The Heavenly Demon Can't Live A Normal Life [EN]: Chapter 463

King Edwin Hector put down the magic communication device.

Butler, the Royal Knights Commander of Hector, stepped forward, his brow furrowed in deep lines of worry.

“Are you really going to cross the border, Your Majesty? If Valhalla doesn’t back down, a problem that could be solved peacefully might turn into war. If that happens, Hector must be ready for some damage, no matter who wins or loses.”

“I agree with Sir Butler. This won’t end with a simple solution.”

They had talked about this possibility before.

But as they faced the idea of war, Hector’s leaders once again confirmed what the King wanted.

Edwin Hector spoke firmly.

“I also hope we can solve this peacefully. Some might think this problem is small. But that way of thinking shows how others see Hector. If we had Dimitri’s power, would Count Kazri have even thought about taking revenge with violence? This is disrespect towards us. He acted without thinking of the results, believing he could hurt the people of Hector without consequences.”

The world has changed.

Before, they had to put up with things, but now Hector has the strength to speak up.

“Hector’s history is full of defeats. In the past, when we were strong, we bowed to Valhalla. When we were seen as weak, we suffered from the Chronos Empire’s plans without even complaining. But things are different now. Hector, reborn as a magic kingdom, will not make the same mistakes. The case of Baron Stuart proves this. If a nobleman like him faces such unfairness, how much more do the common people of Hector suffer? So, I think we need to set a clear example. A clear example to show what happens when you harm Hector, so no one will underestimate us again!”

Continental War.

Edwin Hector, like Dimitri, learned the importance of setting an example from Roman Dimitri during the war.

Hector was entering a difficult time.

At this moment, when the future could change based on the decisions made, he decided that an event to prove Hector’s strength was needed.

Valhalla was perfect for that.

Valhalla, which still saw itself as an empire, never let go of its pride. If they were defeated, Hector could take all of the empire’s respect.

Of course, there would be sacrifices.

However, Edwin Hector knew that even in peaceful times, life isn’t always peaceful.

“If war starts, many people will die. I ask you, do you think we will lose the war?”

“That is not the case.”

“That’s right. We know Hector has become stronger. To win our rights, we must show the world how strong we are. The way to ensure peace is not through peaceful talks, but through the power to protect ourselves. Just like peace came when the Dimitri Empire ruled the world, if we prove our strength, the people of Hector will no longer suffer. In a fast-changing world, this is a reality we must face at least once.”

He spoke with strong determination.

Edwin Hector’s presence grew, overwhelming Hector’s leaders who were looking at him.

He was not meant to stay the king of a small country.

He hoped that when he left the throne, Hector would be known as one of the great powers.

Just like he attacked Cairo for Hector’s sake, Edwin Hector put his country’s interests first.

“If Valhalla steps back, we will set a precedent for becoming a great power. But if they don’t, we will be ready for war and fight Valhalla for our future.”

Wills came together.

People who were inspired by Edwin Hector’s goals raised their voices as if they had made a promise.

“We follow His Majesty’s command!”

At that moment, Hector became united.

With the order from the royal palace, Hector’s army crossed the border into Valhalla.

Hector’s decision caused a state of emergency in Valhalla.

When they heard that Hector was moving quickly, Valhalla’s leaders spoke with trembling voices.

“It would be a disaster if war really started. Hector is not the same as before. King Edwin Hector is known as a great wizard, and many wizards, even those from the Sky, have joined Hector. They are now called the Magic Kingdom. If we go to war with them, who have great magical power, Valhalla can’t be sure of winning.”

“That’s right. Also, Edwin Hector is skilled in war. If he, who did so well in the Continental War, leads the war, we don’t know what will happen.”

Everyone was anxious.

Valhalla was still called an empire, but it wasn’t as strong as it used to be.

They still had strong national power, but they couldn’t easily defeat Hector like they could when they were known as the two great powers.

Everyone looked to the Emperor.

They believed that he would make the right choice, as he had done in the past.

The Emperor of Valhalla said firmly.

“We are in a difficult position. Even if we can’t be sure of winning, we can’t back down.”

“Your Majesty!”

“The past tells us about the future. How do you think Valhalla became an empire? Once, Valhalla was just a kingdom in the southern jungle. But it became an empire by defeating Hector, which was a great power at the time. It’s the same now. If the Valhalla Empire shows any weakness against Hector, the same thing will happen as when we took Hector’s respect. That’s why we didn’t accept the apology request from Baron Stuart.”

Each side had a different goal.

Hector wanted what was best for Hector, and Valhalla wanted what was best for Valhalla.

They made the decisions they thought were needed.

Just as Edwin Hector had crossed the border, the Emperor of Valhalla had to think about Valhalla’s future.

“We all know that war is not the best way. But because we don’t want war, Hector’s actions are putting Valhalla in a corner. If we could easily handle any choice, Hector wouldn’t have dared to cross our border. So, do not back down. We will prepare for war with Hector from now on, and we will show the world that Valhalla is still strong.”

Each side’s desires grew stronger.

Because the other side’s intentions were clear, they would respond in kind.

The Emperor of Valhalla was someone who had reached his position after facing many challenges.

“Believe it. Valhalla is not finished yet.”

War was about to begin.

At the Valhalla border, Count Anelka, the commander of the border guards, looked ahead with a determined expression.

Seeing Hector’s flag in the distance, he knew war was unavoidable.

A short time ago, orders had come from above.

They hoped to avoid war, but Valhalla had made its decision.

[Attack as soon as Hector comes within range. Hector has already gone too far with Valhalla, and Valhalla will show its power with a strong response.]

He raised his hand.

At Count Anelka’s signal, the wizards prepared their magic.

The situation was tense.

As ordered, they would attack the moment Hector came within range, and from then on, there would be no compromise.

The fight would only end when one side gave up.

The past three years had been peaceful, but Valhalla and Hector were about to end that peace to protect their own interests.

The soldiers were tense.

Just as Hector came within range and Count Anelka was about to give the order, a voice stopped him.

“All troops, stop the attack! Commander! We must stop the battle!”

It was unexpected.

Count Anelka looked at the soldier, who was out of breath.

“Orders have come from the Dimitri Empire. Dimitri has ordered Valhalla and Hector to stop fighting immediately and attend an international meeting.”

Dimitri.

Hearing that name, Count Anelka had to stop the attack.

A negotiation table was set up in Dimitri.

With the Emperor of Valhalla and King Edwin Hector present, Chris, who was in charge of the meeting, spoke.

“I understand the situation. So, what does each country really want?”

Chris had the Emperor’s full power to handle these matters.

As he was seen as Roman Dimitri’s replacement, Edwin Hector spoke politely.

“It’s simple. Count Kazri did something wrong. If Valhalla admits that and shows a sincere apology, the Kingdom of Hector will not make the problem bigger.”

“King Hector, that attitude is the problem. Valhalla is not saying we are not responsible. Hector is making a personal matter into a state issue. It’s clear that your intentions are not pure, so how can we accept your request?”

“We feel the same way. If the person who did wrong doesn’t act like they did wrong, why should we solve this peacefully?”

The emotions grew more intense.

Chris understood the situation and why it had come to this.

‘They don’t want to back down. Because of their pride, neither country can back down. If they did, it would be like admitting they are weak.’

He understood their situation.

The problem was how to solve it.

Chris spoke calmly.

“Emperor Roman Dimitri only steps in if the law is broken. This is the same. If a war had started following the correct rules, Dimitri would have watched. But why do you think I set up this meeting?”

His eyes sharpened.

Edwin Hector knew the situation would turn out this way.

If he had followed the proper steps, it wouldn’t have led to war.

The conflict between Count Kazri and Baron Stuart was small, so it would likely have ended with a fair ruling.

Edwin Hector knew this and acted quickly. If he didn’t, he couldn’t show Hector’s strength.

If Dimitri hadn’t stepped in, Hector would have seen it through.

“If it’s a problem that could cause war, you must get a ruling from Dimitri. If the problem isn’t solved through that process, then you can wage war. That is the law of this world. Although it doesn’t control individual lives, it has laws to make sure that issues between countries follow some guidelines. Of course, this isn’t required, but no country has ever broken it. That’s how we’ve had peace for the past three years.”

He looked at Edwin Hector.

He is a great person and a future hero, but he is also under Dimitri’s control.

So, he didn’t want to be tricked.

“Everyone, answer me. Are you trying to break Dimitri’s laws now?”

Dimitri’s second-in-command, Chris, showed his power.

The leaders of each country were his opponents, but Chris was in a different position than he was three years ago, enough to put pressure on them.