Episode 452: Declaration of war (3)

"They will come to Tochka. "Because my son is there."

To everyone's skeptical reaction to Tochka, Hugo responded as follows.

The people around him were whispering about his confidence and his strong-willed stance, which in some ways seemed self-righteous.

"Tochka is a fortress with excellent defense, but it has no strategic value at all because there is no place to get drinking water, right?"

"A long time ago, during the Warring States Period, there was a Saennim general who camped there but was defeated because there was no water."

"That's why it's called 'Eupcham Castle.'"

"Leviar and others are so cunning and cunning that they would target a place like that."

The evaluations of those around me were generally negative.

… … However, Hugo, the head of the Baskerville family, is not a person who gives in to such attention or evaluation.

"So what are you saying?"

My Way itself. No one can open their mouths to Hugo's rebuttal.

The name of the iron-blooded swordsman Baskerville was worthy, but it was heavy and sharp.

Hugo opened his mouth in a tone that did not waver at all.

"My son is there. The child never does anything foolish. "The enemies have probably noticed that by now."

And surprisingly, there were people who secretly sympathized with Hugo's hard-line attitude.

"Hmm. Come to think of it, one of my daughters is there. Girl, she's so obsessed with men... … ."

Lespane, the head of the House of Morga, spoke in a low voice.

"Our saint is there too."

"Hmm… … "It's a bit hard to say this, but it looks like our matriarch has been there recently too."

Martin Luther of the Quo Vadis family and Damian of the Bourgeois family also nodded.

Morgue Camus, Dolores Rune Quo Vadis, and Bourgeois Lord Sinclair are also known to be currently in Tochka.

They did not specifically report their location, but it was information that the Sejaks obtained in complete secrecy.

'Those who walk the night'.

The leaders of each family knew that many people, led by Dolores and Camus, were gathered there to accommodate refugees.

Some people stuck their tongues.

"So, the Night Hound was a descendant of the Baskervilles, right?"

"I know you were imprisoned in the Nouvelle Vague, but how on earth did you get to Tochka?"

"No, I was definitely reported to have died in the Nouvelle Vague… … ."

To those questions, Hugo surprisingly readily opened his mouth and answered them.

"I heard you escaped from prison not long ago."

Then everyone's mouths were half-open.

What kind of place is Nouvelle Vague? Isn't it the worst prison, where once trapped, not even the soul can escape? You escaped from prison in such an absurd place?

Hugo, who was receiving everyone's attention, continued speaking in a somewhat smug manner.

"That guy is so talented."

This is not a level of pride like 'My son entered a certain school this time~' or 'I heard he came in first place there~'.

It is natural that Hugo, who calls someone who escaped from Nouvelle Vague, the worst prison in history, a genius, receives everyone's absurd looks.

"anyway. There was always a reason for my son's judgment. I will go to Tochka to honor that."

Hugo's argument was clear and strong.

Adolf, a magic star who knew a bit about Vikir, also nodded as if he sympathized.

"Of course he is trustworthy. He must have had some idea in using that place as a hideout... … I think support is necessary as people may suffer without drinking water for a while. So, does this mean that the Baskervilles are sending troops to Fortress Tochka?"

"no. "I'm going alone."

"… … ?"

When Adolf tilted his head, Hugo answered as if it was obvious.

"This is not as the head of the Baskerville family, but as the father. "It would be right to distinguish between merit and life."

"… … "I didn't know you were someone who loved children so much."

"Do you want to be my son? "Why should you know how much I love my children?"

"… … ."

Hugo answered grumpily, touching his chin as if he was missing his shaved beard.

In the first place, since the head of the family moves directly, it is natural that the entire family will do their best to assist, but since the justification itself is that the father goes to see his son privately, there is no room for other powers to interfere.

Well anyway.

When it was the first time the leaders saw Hugo making such a strong argument regardless of public or private issues, they all had a lot to say.

In that situation.

"Come with me, father. "I also have a lover there."

"I will join you too!"

"We'll be together!"

"I'll do it!"

Osiris Les Baskerville, the head of the Baskervilles, also said the same thing behind Hugo's back.

The three brothers next to him, High Bro, Middle Bro, and Low Bro, were also like that.

The Morg side also seemed to be considering the move to Fortress Tochka positively.

"She's my daughter, but I'm worried because she's so reckless and has her own pace."

"sister. "Please come with me and take a look."

"Please take us with you too."

"After the war is over, they're going to harass you and tell you that you're hiding somewhere and not even bothering to prick your nose."

"Ugh… … I'm so scared just thinking about getting ripped off. "I would rather fight and die in front of him."

L'Espane and Adolf. And the three sisters Highsis, Middlesis, and Lowsis also share the same opinion.

"Our saint is there too. "It was a car that I was already interested in, so it would be a good idea to give it a try."

"I'll go this way too. "We have to protect the head of the family."

Martin Luther of the Quo Vadis family and Damian of the Bourgeois family also nodded.

As many people seriously talked about increasing reinforcements to Fortress Tochka or moving the camp, public opinion began to lean toward skepticism.

Right then.

"Well, you shouldn't go that way! There's an important meeting now... … !"

A guard's panicked shout is heard from outside the conference room door.

An urgent tone, as if trying to stop someone.

bang!

Soon, the door suddenly burst open.

Jeopuk- Jeopuk- Jeopuk- Jeopuk-

The total number of people who walked into the conference room without hesitation was five.

"… … !?"

The atmosphere in the conference room changed suddenly.

Everyone expresses their shock at seeing unexpected faces with their own posture and expression.

Some characters have sullen expressions, as if they don't even know who they are.

However, it seemed that a very small number of people already knew about the beings who had trespassed into the conference room.

"… … Some unexpected nobles have arrived. "What are the All-Stars of the Nouvelle Vague doing here?"

They are so scary that even Morgue Banshee, the principal of Colosseo Academy, adjusted his posture and sat down.

Colonel Dordium. Colonel Suware. Brigadier General BDSM. Brigadier General Plover.

… … And a black tongue.

They are the five chief guards of the Nouvelle Vague.

Even behind them were a large number of Nouvelle Vague guards, known for their ferocity and skill.

Dordium was the first to take a step forward.

"Nouvelle Vague is gone. It disappeared without a trace due to a volcanic eruption. And among the guards there, those who were lucky enough to survive were all unemployed. "Just like us."

Next, Suware opened his mouth.

Her gaze had been fixed on Hugo from earlier.

"It's thanks to your son's splendid behavior."

"… … you?"

When Hugo slightly wrinkles his eyes, Suware briefly avoids his gaze and looks the other way.

BDSM followed in Suware's footsteps and spoke awkwardly.

"For now, we… … Because I am a civil servant belonging to the imperial family... … I need to find a place to stay... … I guess I was following the current captain's orders… … I came here... … ."

After finishing speaking, BDSM looks at the person called 'Captain Hyeon'.

Flubber, who was lingering on the floor, was also watching BDSM.

"… … ."

"… … ."

And surprisingly, Dordium and Soiret also have nothing to say.

It seemed like he agreed with BDSM's words.

At this point, everyone at the conference table was surprised.

A leader recognized even by Dordium and Soiret, who were fiercely fighting over the position of head of Nouvelle Vague.

Has there ever been a person like this except the director of 'Orca Montreuil-sur-Mer Javert'?

Everyone in the conference room turned their gaze towards the person at the back.

Eventually, the last guard walks forward.

black tongue.

He is currently leading the five major guards of Nouvelle Vague.

He opened his mouth with bright red eyes.

"We are also going to Tochka. And everyone here should go there too. "As many people as possible, everyone together!"

Many people expressed their displeasure at Black Tongue's sudden, somewhat command-like words.

"What does that mean when it suddenly pops out?"

"Are you going to falter knowing the current situation?"

"How dare you give me an order? Prison guards, etc. Do you know how many high-ranking nobles are here?"

"No, more than that. Colonel Black Tongue, you… … "Is that what it originally looked like?"

"It seems like your appearance has changed a lot."

However, the five leaders of Nouvelle Vague had no change in attitude despite such criticism.

Soon, the black tongue spoke in a chilling voice.

"… … "That's it for the good words."

To several people who looked somewhat shocked, Black Tongue took out his sword.

Blink-

'Asmodeus', a magical sword that splits the table in the center of the conference hall in half.

It is truly bizarre to see the small pieces joined together to resemble a whip.

Everyone's expressions hardened.

The atmosphere in the conference room is cold and there is a lot of tension between people.

In such a situation, the black tongue finally drove itself into the wedge once more.

"If you don't want to get lost, everyone go to Tochka."