I Became The Tyrant Of A Defense Game [EN]: Chapter 659

Yoon’s eyes fluttered open.

The blurry vision gradually cleared. Then, she saw a familiar middle-aged man in front of her.

“…Dad?”

“Yoon!”

A middle-aged man with the same abundant ivory hair as Yoon shouted with joy.

It was Miller Arian, the king of the Northern Arian Kingdom, who had come in person to see his youngest daughter.

“Yoon, you’ve regained consciousness! This father was so worried that something terrible might have happened to you…”

“Dad, how did you get here…?”

“My beloved youngest daughter is suffering from a deadly disease, of course, her father has to come, wouldn’t you agree?”

The king smiled, but Yoon frowned with dissatisfaction.

Her father, Miller Arian, was a good king, but he was far from being a good father. He was the kind of person who could throw his children away as political tools if necessary.

Just two years ago, he had pushed for a marriage with Prince Ash without even asking for Yoon’s opinion.

He would shed tears in front of his daughter, saying he loved her, but behind her back, he was someone who could easily let his children die for the sake of the country’s interests. Such a political figure was the king of the Arian Kingdom.

“To cure your illness, we used the Arian Kingdom’s national treasure… the sacred artifact ‘Tears of the Extremes’.”

So, when Yoon heard her father explain that he had used that precious national treasure to heal her, she felt anxious first.

At that moment, a priest next to her cautiously spoke to the king.

“Your Majesty. The sacred artifact is working, but it is not completely healing the princess’s injuries.”

“What? How can that be? Do whatever it takes to heal her!”

“‘Tears of the Extremes’ is a condensation of divine power… In the first place, it is not effective for injuries that cannot be healed by divine power. It is a miracle that the princess has regained consciousness even for a moment.”

The king frowned.

“So, what you’re saying is that my daughter not only won’t get better, but she’ll soon lose consciousness again… is that it?”

“I am sorry to say, but yes.”

“Oh, how can such a tragedy happen…”

Miller Arian lamented, clutching the hair under his crown.

“My most beloved youngest daughter… to have to go through this on a distant battlefield, oh…”

“…”

Yoon opened her eyes slightly.

She was starting to guess why her father was overreacting like this.

“Our Arian Kingdom has not only lost the national treasure, the flying ship ‘Arian Bear,’ but also our beloved youngest princess and brave warriors have been killed or injured. We even used the national treasure ‘Tears of the Extremes,’ but we couldn’t heal our daughter. Compared to other countries, our losses are overwhelming. Isn’t that right, Yoon?”

Her father was planning to use even this for political purposes.

“I will demand a suitable price from all the kings gathered here, and from the leader of the World Guardian Front… And I will declare that our Arian Kingdom can no longer afford to bleed.”

“…”

“So, Yoon, please explain how much you have suffered and how much pain you have endured. Then, this father will take care of the rest.”

The Arian Kingdom had participated in the World Guardian Front, but it was under the leadership of Yoon, who was acting as the king’s proxy for this matter. The king had never come down from his northern homeland and had always been reluctant to participate.

“We need to discuss in detail the fatal losses our North suffered while helping the South and secure reasonable compensation. And we need to withdraw from this. So, Yoon. For your father, for the country, please speak up. Huh?”

“…”

Yoon turned her head to the side. As if to record her words before she lost consciousness again, scribes were gathered, ready to write down her words.

Her father would use every word she uttered for political gain.

Yoon sighed deeply.

“Father. The world is on the verge of destruction. Do you still have to… be like this in this situation?”

“Yoon, you’re a smart girl.”

The king smiled gently, holding his daughter’s hand tightly.

“The world can’t really be destroyed, can it? This is just a monster outbreak in the South. It’s something that happens every year.”

“…”

“The Southern guys don’t want to suffer the damage alone, so they’re trying to tie us up in joint responsibility and pass their losses on to us. It’s what the Empire has always done. This is a purely political fight.”

“…”

“Father is doing everything for the country. It’s also for you. So…”

Yoon pursed her lips.

It was then. A guard shouted from outside.

“Reporting, Beast King Quillan has arrived!”

The Arian king frowned.

“Beast King? Did the beastmen have a king? Who-”

Bang!

The door burst open, and Quillan pushed his way into the sickroom.

The Arian king and the newly arrived people from the Arian Kingdom were all terrified by the appearance of the giant werewolf, but Yoon smiled happily.

“Quillan! Wow, you’ve become very handsome?”

“…Yoon.”

Quillan ignored the other people around him and strode over, carefully sitting next to her bed.

“You’re the first one to say I’m handsome in this form. Everyone else is too busy being scared.”

“Your muscles are bigger, and your fur is thicker, too? If someone is handsome, you have to say they’re handsome, right?”

A faint smile crossed Quillan’s wolf face.

“I’m glad you’ve regained consciousness.”

“Haha. It’s a shame. It’s not that I’ve gotten better and opened my eyes, but that I’ve been temporarily brought back to consciousness by pouring the divine power from our national treasure… I’m about to fall asleep again, it seems.”

“That…”

Yoon looked straight at Quillan, who was swallowing his words.

“Quillan. I have a favor to ask.”

“Anything, if it’s something I can do.”

“Before you go into battle, please announce my will. So that everyone in the World Guardian Front can know.”

Quillan’s eyes widened in surprise at the unexpected request.

“Your will, didn’t you say it was embarrassing?”

“It is embarrassing. But it’s necessary.”

Yoon reached out her dry hand. Quillan held it tightly.

“You’ll do it, right?”

“…If that’s your wish.”

“Hehe, thank you. I trust you.”

As the effect of the sacred artifact wore off, the light that had been enveloping Yoon’s body began to fade.

Yoon’s eyes slowly closed again. A faint smile crossed Yoon’s lips.

“I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to wake up again…”

“You will wake up.”

“Then, I hope it will be a peaceful world…”

“It will be peaceful.”

“Quillan.”

Just before closing her eyes, Yoon whispered.

“Just in case, don’t wait for me.”

“…”

Quillan tried to say something, but Yoon had already lost consciousness again.

Quillan gently laid Yoon back on the bed and slowly got up. The Arian king, who was standing behind him, cleared his throat, “Ahem!”

“Well, then… Beast King Quillan. It’s nice to meet you. I am Yoon’s father.”

“…”

“I heard you have Yoon’s will? Would you return it to me?”

“No.”

Quillan refused outright and slowly turned around.

The dumbfounded Arian king glared at him and asked.

“What right do you have to refuse? Why do you even have my daughter’s will in the first place?”

“Because I am Yoon’s comrade.”

“Are you trying to steal my daughter’s will just because you were comrades on the front lines? You have no right to do that! Hand over the will-”

“And.”

Quillan growled as he muttered.

“I am also Yoon’s lover.”

“…”

The Arian king’s mouth fell open.

The warriors and priests who had been watching Quillan and Yoon for a long time were shocked by the werewolf’s declaration and covered their mouths with their hands.

“If you want to hear the contents of my youngest daughter’s will, Arian King.”

Quillan strode past the soldiers, pushing them aside, and left the sickroom.

“How about attending the World Guardian Front’s departure ceremony in a few days?”

“De, departure ceremony?”

“To honor the warriors who are leaving to subjugate the Black Dragon… a departure ceremony is scheduled to be held soon. As Yoon wished, I will read her will there.”

“…”

“Listen to it then. Of course, if you have the guts to stay on this front until then.”

No one stopped Quillan, and Quillan walked out of the barracks.

Looking at the city streets shrouded in dark shadows, Quillan took a deep breath.

– Just in case, don’t wait for me.

Yoon’s last voice echoed in his mind.

Quillan closed and opened his eyes tightly. Golden light swirled in the wolf’s eyes.

***

Winter Silver Merchant Guild. Crossroads Branch.

This place, brightly lit, was as busy as ever. Workers were loading supplies and rushing to various parts of the city, and messengers from all over were organizing intelligence and information.

And the guild master’s room.

Serenade had stopped her work for some reason and was asking her bodyguard – the maid-dressed swordsman Elise.

“Please take care of Prince Ash, Elise.”

Holding Elise’s hand tightly, Serenade repeated the same words over and over again.

“Protect him. He’s the kind of person who jumps into the most dangerous places first…”

“…”

“You’re the only one I can trust and ask. Tell me you can do it.”

Elise glanced up at her master with her calm, dark blue eyes.

Serenade had a composed face, but there was a faint anxiety in it.

“…I will do it, Master.”

Elise bowed her head deeply as she answered.

Honestly, she wasn’t saying it with any certainty.

Elise was definitely a capable swordsman. She knew very well that her talent and skill were exceptionally outstanding. There were not many among humans who could match her.

However – this time, the opponent was the Black Dragon.

Although she had been selected for this Black Dragon subjugation expedition, Elise was honestly unsure. What could she possibly do?

Against that mighty evil dragon, would her sword dance have any meaning?

As much as she knew her talent and skill were outstanding, she also knew that the opponent’s level far exceeded her own.

‘In front of such an existence, can I even… protect Prince Ash?’

But she had no choice but to answer. In front of her master’s silver gaze, which seemed to be trembling with anxiety.

Serenade probably didn’t really believe or expect Elise to protect Ash. She was probably just grasping at straws.

The last night had fallen on the world, and destruction was not far away. A disaster that could not be dealt with by any amount of money was approaching.

Elise had to silently watch Serenade’s slender hand, which was holding hers tightly, tremble.

It was then.

“Guild Master. A guest has arrived.”

A servant said from outside the door. Serenade, who slowly released Elise’s hand, quickly straightened her appearance and asked.

“Who is it?”

“It is, the Merman King has arrived.”

“Ah. Please show him in.”

The door opened, and the Merman King – King Poseidon XIII – entered, his light blue long hair fluttering.

Elise walked behind Serenade and stood at attention, while Serenade smiled brightly as usual, putting on her business smile.

“Welcome, Your Highness Poseidon.”

“Countess Serenade.”

Poseidon, standing in front of Serenade, smiled bitterly.

“I’m sorry. Since inheriting the power of the god, my senses have become excessively sensitive… I unintentionally overheard the conversation in the room.”

“Yes? Ah…”

“You were worried about Prince Ash.”

Serenade’s face turned bright red.

Even though the room was soundproof, the Merman King’s physical abilities had become so powerful that he could hear even the smallest sounds.

“Hehe. Don’t be embarrassed. It’s natural to worry about your lover.”

“…”

“However, don’t worry too much. It is the wish of all the heroes belonging to this front to protect him.”

King Poseidon smiled kindly.

“Everyone will throw themselves to protect him. And if the subjugation, the expedition, is successful… the commander will return safely.”

Of course, if the subjugation… if the expedition fails.

No one would return alive. But no one spoke of such a thing.

“The reason I came here… I’ve already told Prince Ash in advance. But I thought I should tell you too.”