He Became The Most Insane Emperor Of All Time [EN]: Chapter 287

Became the Greatest Crazy Emperor – Episode 287

Became the Greatest Crazy Emperor 287

The Empire had long suffered from various types of enemies. So, who was the greatest among them?

Needless to say, it was the Demon race. After all, they lived in the Northern Demon Realm, which possessed more land than the Empire’s heyday.

But at the same time, they *were* also the most mysterious enemy.

Yes, they ‘*were*’.

“I’m getting their military information more easily than I thought. Even though I used Doppelganger spies [shapeshifters], isn’t it too easy?”

Now, we knew them so well that we even knew what color underwear they wore.

Considering that in the past, we only gathered fragmented information by cracking down on cults, it was a huge difference.

“In the Demon Realm, there are plenty of people who will give you information if you give them a little reward.”

Doppelganger Mirror said sarcastically.

“Really? Even so, shouldn’t they have some patriotism?”

“It’s not patriotism, it’s obedience. You can’t think of them the same way as the Empire.”

In short, the Demons had fear and obedience towards the strong, but no concept of patriotism.

In fact, the Empire was not exactly a nation-state (since I am the Emperor and they are subjects, not citizens), but it did have a traditional concept of patriotism.

At least, it was natural to criticize traitors.

“They just obey the strong, so there are many who are loyal, but at the same time, there are many who will betray you at any time. In a way, they value themselves more than anything else.”

“That’s a very Demon-like way of thinking.”

In other words, it’s the logic of power. Is this also a kind of survival of the fittest?

“So, is that why? These guys, they look like one on the outside, but they’re completely a warlord system.”

“That’s right. Each legion commander is like the head of a region. Moreover, the hierarchy between them is also different.”

Succubus Queen Lizelda, who had joined from the Hell dimension with the demons, said. She and the demons knew the Demon Realm well, just like Mirror.

“Does that mean there is a difference in power between the warlords?”

“Yes. It’s similar to the beastmen led by the Beast King, but the situation is quite different. They are really each like the king of each force.”

“Is that possible? While being tied to one force?”

“It’s possible. Isn’t that what a king exists for in the first place?”

According to Lizelda’s explanation, it was like this.

Originally, the Demons were divided into forces that often fought each other. It was a kind of feudal force, but because of the vast land of the Demon Realm, one force was as big as a decent country.

But after fighting, betraying, and scheming against each other, it was so difficult that they set one rule.

That was to elect a king every certain period. That was the Demon King.

“A king by election. That seems similar to the old Empire.”

“The Empire was not always elected even when there were Prince-Electors [powerful nobles who could vote for the Emperor]. Heredity and election were mixed. But the Demons were not like that. There was no concept of Prince-Elector, and the election was largely determined by the logic of power.”

In other words, the balance of power among the Demons was always changing, so even if a Demon King was elected once, someone else would take it away if their power fell.

That was certainly different from the Empire.

“As a result, even if there is a Demon King, the existing tendencies have not disappeared. Even if they officially became legion commanders, they became warlords just like kings.”

“But isn’t the current Demon King the Creator God? Do they obey him well?”

“He is strong, after all. But one weakness is that there will be many who are dissatisfied.”

“To the point of plotting betrayal?”

I showed some expectation, just in case, but Lizelda shook her head unexpectedly.

“It’s hard to be that optimistic. They still ‘obey’ for now. I don’t know about taking bribes and spitting out information… but it’s impossible to betray our allies outright.”

“I see. Things can’t be that easy.”

“But if you show an overwhelming difference in power, things might be different. Obeying the strong means easily obeying another strong person, right?”

“Then it’s important to show the difference in power.”

If we achieve an overwhelming victory and give them the idea that I am stronger than the Creator God or that the Empire will win, then they will split up on their own.

Of course, that’s very difficult. The Creator God seems to be thinking of imitating the final boss in the game, so he doesn’t seem to want to face me first, so it’s difficult to give the impression that I’m stronger than him no matter what I do.

Then there is making the war situation overwhelmingly in favor of the Empire… but this is not something that can be done as easily as I think. If you overdo it, you may suffer great damage in reverse.

“Your Majesty, the Imperial Army is always ready to realize Your Majesty’s will.”

“It’s not that I doubt that, Captain of the Guard. What I’m worried about is the amount of blood that will be shed in the process.”

The front line is wide, and I can’t be everywhere. Even if we can win, it’s a problem if the price is too high.

Because I have to think about the aftermath of the war. The soldiers are made up of young people, what if they all die?

Even in this battle where I have to risk everything, I really didn’t want to lose everything. Especially if that was the future of the Empire.

“Then, Your Majesty, there seems to be a suitable method…”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“It’s a simple method. How about defeating each legion individually?”

The tactic suggested by the Captain of the Guard was unexpected but quite basic.

“As you know, the Demons are also spread out on the front lines in legion units. It’s inevitable for them in terms of military organization.”

“That’s right.”

There is also a group army above the legion, but that scale is not common. Usually, one or two legions, or at most three or four, are responsible for one theater.

In fact, unless there is a special reason, there is no reason to add other legions excessively when a fully formed legion is in one theater. It’s natural to open another theater or try to bypass it.

Of course, the situation is a bit different in the case of trench warfare… but trench warfare cannot be established in this cold north. Simply because the ground is frozen.

So the theater is spread out quite widely. There’s no point in sticking together when you can’t dig trenches.

“That means that theoretically, we can defeat them individually. If we rush them all at once and prevent them from linking up with each other.”

“Is that possible? It’s almost a theoretical blitzkrieg [lightning war].”

“Now we have brought in troops with the capacity to make that theory possible.”

That’s right. If we bring in a lot of airships and use them as transportation, we will face rapidly marching troops before the enemy can respond.

“The important thing is the benefits gained through this. The enemies are those who form warlords in legion units. Think about defeating them individually.”

“I see… it will be easier to subdue or win them over. At least it will be easier to sow discord.”

If they brought the legions properly, it means that if the legion is destroyed, their power base will also be shaken.

Then the loyalty they have will inevitably be shaken. Because no one will help them.

Moreover, for those who only obey the logic of power, there is no reason to continue to obey the power that failed to protect them.

“It seems worth a try. But there are a few problems.”

“Have you overlooked anything, Your Majesty?”

“No, it’s not a military problem. It’s just a matter of fighting and winning. But the problem is after winning.”

The strategy of taking advantage of their power structure is good.

But in order for that to be established, we must solve some preceding problems.

“First of all, if we win them over, your demons’ share will be reduced, is that okay?”

The reason why the demons of hell joined the Empire was because they were promised power in the Demon Realm in the future.

The condition was to make my son the king of the north. But if I succeed in winning over the enemy, I have to accept them too, right?

Then it seems like there will be a problem?

“It doesn’t matter, Your Majesty.”

But Lizelda said as if there was no problem.

“We just have to make them our subordinates.”

“Will they willingly follow you?”

“Have you forgotten? They obey the strong. The moment we defeat them, they have no choice but to obey. As long as we don’t become weak, obedience will be maintained.”

That’s a great logic. Should I say the way of thinking itself is different…

“Then that’s not a problem. Ah, but I’ll add one thing, Captain of the Guard.”

“Tell me, Your Majesty.”

Detailed plans will have to be made separately, but I wanted to give one more instruction.

“I would like to deploy ‘those’ in this operation.”

“If it’s ‘those’… hasn’t the field readiness test not been completed yet?”

“I’ll skip it. Anyway, if this operation is successful, the opportunity to deploy them will become ambiguous.”

If this operation, which is close to a blitzkrieg, is carried out, the opportunity to use the weapons currently being tested will become ambiguous.

If we push back the Demons, all that’s left is the Creator God, and the Creator God will fight me directly, and if we are pushed back… frankly, it’s difficult to reverse the situation with just those new weapons.

So it was better to deploy them now, even if it was a little 불안하다 [unstable/anxious].

“I understand, Your Majesty. Is there anything else you would like to order?”

“I will go to the battlefield myself… this is natural. There is one more thing that bothers me.”

“What is it?”

“My son seems to want to go to the battlefield.”

“…Are you talking about Prince Kyle?”

“Yes.”

Igritt’s son, Kyle. That troublemaker wants to go to the battlefield.

No, to be exact, he has already stood on the battlefield several times… on a battlefield where bullets are flying, and that guy who has already been promised the throne of a country.

Rotten bastard. Who does he take after, making his father’s heart so rotten?

“Then we will prevent the prince from going to the battlefield…”

“No, don’t do that.”

“Yes?”

“I also made ‘that’ for Kyle, so I have to test that too. However… I want to attach escort troops. I can’t let him die a meaningless death from a stray bullet.”

“Ah… you are thinking of allowing him to go to the battlefield.”

“Yes. Now that it’s come to this, it would be more effective to show the difference in power if his performance stands out.”

“It’s dangerous… but that’s a good point.”

It’s good for me to show the difference myself, but if you lose to someone who is one step below me, you will feel the difference in power even more.

So that’s why I’m going to put that guy in. On the other hand, there was also the part where he would be the ruler here, so he was showing his face in advance.

“Prince Kyle is going to step up himself…! Then please entrust the escort of him to our demons of hell!”

But Lizelda was even more excited. She had fallen in love with Kyle when I went to hell with Kyle on an expedition.

I didn’t like my son being close to the demons, but I allowed it because there was no reason to refuse the favor.