We Do Business In Full Auto [EN]: Chapter 227

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The Forbidden Zone (1)

The Magic Kingdom was unified.

We gathered in one place, which was quite an awkward sight.

Especially the nobles from the Karin Empire, who had fought against the Magic Kingdom for hundreds of years, couldn’t easily accept this situation.

Marquis Arden spoke with an absurd expression.

“That such a thing could exist.”

“There’s no need to be so hostile. I am also a black magician.”

“……!”

The nobles expressed surprise.

Duke Tens said,

“Hmph, a black magician?”

“A black magician from another world.”

“But how can you use divine power and become an apostle of Lady Vivian…….”

“Apostle? I didn’t become an apostle. Vivian simply asked me if I would become an evil god, and I said no.”

“Then, does that mean.”

“Perhaps she thought I might become a god.”

“Heh.”

Rumble, rumble!

The surroundings buzzed.

There was no need for me to lie here.

Everything I had said so far was true.

“It is truly an amazing thing. A black magician using divine power.”

“It’s natural that you don’t understand. One thing is certain: in the world of the gods, black magicians and priests are treated the same.”

“…….”

Naturally, people wore bewildered expressions.

No one could understand what I was saying. However, the apparent facts showed that my words were true, so people’s expressions were complicated.

“Then the north is settled.”

“My Lord. That is.”

“Just call me Your Majesty or Master.”

“Ah, yes. Your Majesty. There is one problem.”

Jerin became surprisingly polite.

It might be because he felt he had no choice after being defeated by me, who had reached the 8th Circle, but originally, black magic is based on the survival of the fittest.

If Jerin were to reach the 8th Circle, he would challenge me. Unless he could, he would have to live as a slave forever.

“A problem? What problem?”

“A White Lich lives in the frozen lands of the north.”

“White Lich?”

“It is a kind of forbidden zone, and from there, the Lich leads ice soldiers to raid about once a year. We have been trying to conquer the frozen lands, but it hasn’t been easy.”

“There was such a guy?”

This continent also had a kind of Arctic region.

It seemed that a Lich had taken its place there.

“What is the Lich’s skill level?”

“I know it’s over 7th Circle.”

“But he hasn’t reached a higher level than that. If he becomes 8th Circle, it is possible to become human.”

“That seems to be the case.”

“Anyway, I was planning to get rid of all the rotten undead. Skeletons are somewhat useful, but zombies spread epidemics.”

“Hmm. Is that so?”

“Tsk. A magician who has reached the 7th Circle doesn’t even know that? All the zombie legions are to march north.”

“I will obey.”

“And I appoint Duke Jerin as the commander.”

“Yes!”

Jerin was demoted to Duke.

But Jerin accepted it naturally, as if the position didn’t matter.

“Continental unification is not far off.”

“Are you going to conquer the south as well?”

Jerin’s eyes sparkled.

“I will conquer the Karin Empire. So you should focus on the north. Release the human slaves you have captured so far as civilians. If possible, it would be good to adjust the territory according to the population density.”

“I will do it right away!”

Karin Empire Imperial Palace.

Grand Duke Ried was anxiously waiting for news.

Today, the emperor of the Magic Kingdom and the emperor of the New Empire are said to be dueling. And by now, the duel would be over.

The most favorable outcome for the Karin Empire is for both emperors to destroy each other.

If they annihilate each other, the empire will be able to unify the continent.

“Your Excellency!”

Grand Military Advisor Marquis Kynas entered the office.

Marquis Kynas’s face, who was usually never shaken by anything, was stained with embarrassment.

“Is it news from the north?”

“Yes! The New Emperor and the Emperor of the Magic Kingdom clashed, and the New Emperor won!”

“Heh. Really?”

“Therefore, the Magic Kingdom has been absorbed into the New Empire!”

“Such nonsense! Absorbed so easily!?!!”

“They are magicians. It is possible with the Mana Covenant [a magical agreement].”

Thud!

Grand Duke Ried slumped into his seat.

This is a fight that cannot be won.

The Karin Empire was already struggling with just the Magic Kingdom or the New Empire alone, but if they were unified, it would be a fight that could not be won.

One week later, Alkaon Territory, the northernmost part of the Crystal Empire.

This Alkaon Territory is the northernmost region that blocks the forbidden zone.

After unifying the Magic Kingdom, the Emperor originally intended to reduce the territory.

If the territory is unnecessarily large, it would be difficult to manage, so he planned to make all but the core areas of the empire into farmland.

If he purified the magic and used a huge number of skeletons, he could easily secure food.

However, after learning about the existence of the forbidden zone, he changed his course.

Due to the existence of a being called the White Lich, he decided to firmly establish the border here and preserve the current territories.

In fact, the number of people released from slavery to civilians was not that large.

Less than ten million people live in this vast land.

In comparison, the people of the Crystal Empire’s mainland are close to 50 million.

The front of the territory was a desolate field, covered with snow.

If you go up a little further from here, you will enter the forbidden zone in earnest. Once you enter the forbidden zone, it is an area where people cannot live, and perennial snow is piled up all year round.

Originally, this Alkaon Territory was also an unsuitable place for people to live, but the territory was built out of necessity because of the existence of the White Lich.

Thump!

A huge number of zombie hordes appeared through the gate.

Jerin became the commander-in-chief in order to be recognized by the Emperor.

With the addition of 20 black magicians moving them, there was no need to worry about the south anymore.

In fact, the reason why the White Lich had not been conquered until now was because of the war with the Karin Empire located in the south.

The potential of humans is truly great, and they have endured for 300 years, and there was always a shortage of troops to gain an overwhelming advantage.

In particular, since the overwhelming number of undead was the basis, no matter how many undead were created, it was not enough.

Therefore, Jerin built a barrier here and kept the White Lich in check.

“A total of 2 million troops have gathered!”

“Is that so.”

Jerin said indifferently.

The Emperor is said to be directly involved in the war to the south. So there is no need to worry about that side.

With the appearance of a legendary 8th Circle black magician, the southern empire was bound to be pushed back helplessly.

“Ugh!”

“Ughhhhh!”

The zombies reek of a foul smell.

When the climate is warm, the stench of zombies is so strong that it vibrates throughout the Magic Kingdom.

Fortunately, this place is like winter all year round, and the smell is diluted because it is cold.

There were no human troops.

Jerin’s goal was to sweep away the forbidden zone at all costs.

He looked at the black magicians under his command and shouted.

“We will prove our worth here.”

“Yes!”

The eyes of the black magicians blazed.

They also had a desire to be recognized by the Emperor.

Now the continent will be unified, and all power will come from the Emperor.

In order to take a seat here, they have to competitively build merit.

“Fortunately, His Majesty has decided to send reinforcements. A terrifying group called the artillery.”

“Oh!”

The black magicians exclaimed.

When they met as enemies, the artillery exerted a truly terrifying power.

The weapon made with science was able to wipe out hundreds of thousands in an instant.

In fact, that’s why the Magic Kingdom had no hope. Even if they didn’t have a one-on-one match, they would have been pushed back and retreated in the war.

Such monsters are coming to support.

The combination of human wave tactics and scientific weapons.

No matter how great the White Lich is, he will not be able to stop this level of troops.

“Advance!”

The undead legion of 2 million began to pour in.

At the time when Jerin advanced.

I was also building up my forces.

I don’t know how great the White Lich is, but the ice warriors he creates are said to be ten times stronger than zombies.

There may be a limit to pushing with human wave tactics.

That’s why I decided to support the artillery.

The artillery is commanded by the Four Heavenly Kings I picked today.

A woman with skin like white jade and truly tremendous beauty.

If it weren’t for the horns and wings, she had a mysterious atmosphere that would make you mistake her for an angel.

Of course, it was easy to erase the wings and horns using Polymorph [a spell]. But I didn’t feel the need to do that.

“Have you understood all the tactics?”

“Yes, Master.”

“Good. I will have you command the artillery. And help when the White Lich and Jerin fight.”

“Don’t worry.”

She looks at me with strange eyes.

“Why?”

“Give me a name.”

“Ah, that’s right. A name.”

I picked the Four Heavenly Kings, but I didn’t give them names.

I couldn’t help but give her a name right away because she looked so desperate.

“Let’s call you Leona.”

“I will annihilate the enemy with the name given by my master.”

“Good. Then leave right away and support.”

“I will.”

The artillery is about 1,000 strong.

It was an artillery unit made up of a thousand undead, but it was obvious that it would exert tremendous power.

In addition, I will open a gate and provide artillery support from this place. Fighter planes will also be mobilized, so the north seemed to be conquered soon.

So I decided to focus on the south.

Now there was the Karin Empire in the south.

I decided to conquer the Karin Empire myself and was forming troops.

Right now, I had an undead legion of 400,000. All of them were legions I had created, and there were as many as 5,000 high-ranking undead.

It didn’t make sense that I couldn’t wipe out the enemies with this level of troops.

Draon Territory, the southernmost part of the Crystal Empire.

If you go down a little further from here, you will reach the mainland of the Karin Empire.

I marched the troops and lined them up on the plains.

Since it was a legion made up of undead, there was no need for a base. There was no need to eat, so there was no supply unit.

Usually, in ancient wars, the supply unit accounted for half of the combat troops, so I effectively had a large army of over 600,000.

The Valcard Territory can be seen in the distance.

Valcard, which should have originally been the central region of the Karin Empire, was designated as the border because we were pushed back.

From here, it would take about 10 days to reach the capital of the Karin Empire.

Thud thud thud!

I was wondering how to advance while minimizing damage, when a group of people and horses came running from afar.