Ashes and Kingdoms

The history of the Lords of Nornicom is ancient.

After the end of the war, Dragon Hou originally brought together Nornicombs from the southeastern part of the country, built it in the style of an empire. The robust stone hall has remained almost intact for nearly a thousand years.

For this reason, unnecessary facilities were now also left behind. There are even rooms that I don't know what they were built for. The unknown room was probably about to be a magical entanglement, but without books or home training that conveyed its contents, there was no magician who could decipher the secrets. It is also suspicious whether magic works properly in this day and age in the first place.

Too noisy to decide whether to store it or renovate it.

To many of the rooms that have been abandoned for hundreds of years with only occasional shivers and shivers, Elesia used to take her feet these days. With the wisdom of Fire Dragon Genshas, let's do something about those useless long objects.

I order the servants who from time to time inspect one room with a cough of dust and wait in the hallway to clean every corner well because this place is perfectly safe. As they entered the room in awe, Elecia paid off the dust on her hair and walked out, for Christ's sake.

Each floor takes a narrow staircase up to the top floor, through a narrow corridor with no windows, to a spire that soars in the center of the building. Climbing through a rough and crumbling spiral staircase, he inadvertently exited into an open space.

That room, where four arches support the roof, is completely blown away. When I got here, I could see the grounds of the hall, as well as the fields outside the walls from the township of the capital.

"Ah, Your Majesty"

A soldier at the outpost, who stood alone, hurriedly salutes. Elecia nodded back to Eagle Deep and waved to not care. Nevertheless, it is also difficult because it is a narrow place. The soldier turns a blind eye to me as I reposition myself from time to time.

Elecia hid her bitter smile, and when she let her red-colored hair loosen and contain the wind, she picked under one arch and leaned against the handrail. Smoke is rising from one of the many blacksmiths in town, and you can hear it hitting the gold floor so far in prosperity.

"You have a great view here."

She liked this place since she was a kid, and she climbed like every day, teasing the babysitter's eyes to stop it from being dangerous. Even on rainy and snowy days, it came if the wind wasn't even strong.

This tower is one of those unknown structures. Probably a watchtower, which has been a perception for generations, but it's terribly narrow for that, and I didn't even have a platform to put a bonfire on back in the day.

Because a mysterious object sits in the center of the floor, completely blocking the place. Sitting on a soggy pedestal was a creepy sphere. It's big enough that even adult arms can't hold it, and it's probably something that polished the stone. It's old and dirty, but if you look closely, there's an inexplicable pattern on the cloudy loess surface.

As Elesia glanced back at that sphere, she looked into contact with the soldier who happened to be looking at this one from the other side. He rushed to correct his posture, then looked at the sphere creepily and shook his head small.

"Master Elecia says she likes this place, but she is very... restless. I don't know, this guy's starting to look like an eyeball."

"That's a lot of people to say that," Elecia nodded lightly. "It's probably actually some kind of magical tool. It's not like the rest of the soldiers are timid. Don't put a night sentry here because it shouldn't be too dangerous."

Ancient magic equipment can result in rare and unexpected catastrophes. Everyone is still awake during the day, so it can be dealt with or evacuated, but in the unlikely event that something happens at night, the place will be devastated only by the capital. Do not sneak up on the untouched God.

In the words of Elesia, the soldier revealed how vigilant and fearful he was, lagging behind and away from the sphere until the time of the handrail. Even if they told me I wasn't timid, it was explained to me that it was natural for me to be afraid, which is not reassuring.

Elecia smiled bitterly and turned to the sphere.

"That's up to today, too. Let Genshas tell us who this is."

Chas, if you hear me, answer me.

At the same time as I called, the overhead roof stinged with mistletoe. It's nasty to purposefully boast of being even though you can get off like a feather. A flaming dragon is like a burning dragon, active and prominent, and it may be hot and painful to stop by.

Gencious peeked under the arch and replied that Elecia was making a rude hypothesis about the nature of the dragon.

"This is the eye of a dragon."

A soldier, even frightened, nodded with pity and earthiness in his face, in a terminal but noisy language. Even though it was horrible just to be stared at up close by a giant dragon, I wonder if it would be nauseating to even be sandwiched by a chosen eyeball.

Elecia was the only one who realized there was a delightful sound to Genshas' voice. Man, put your hands on your hips and roar "Chas" in a sigh.

"Don't hurt the self-esteem of a fine soldier, who is performing boring duties in a disgusting place. Your jokes don't make you laugh sometimes."

"What's a joke"

Genchas purposely gobbled his throat and narrowed his eyes.

"That's definitely a dragon eye. It was made by magicians."

crops, the soldier breathed relieved and nodded and looked up again at the horrible sphere. Since the lower side is free from dust and wind and rain stains, the original material and pattern can be barely discerned. The soldier nodded just a little closer, I see.

"I do... see something like a letter. I just looked from the top and didn't notice."

Pushing out rational words to take care of majesty, the soldier coughed his heart out and rose. As Genchas was nizzling, Elecia towed it tightly.

"Here it is." Wow! But if you're going to threaten me, I'm going to tie your mouth to a string. "

"Even if it's a child's. Threats don't work for me.

Well, Aeon would have listened better.

Reminds me of my brother, of his two sons who were there, and Elecia draws her lips to chest pain.

Until I gave birth to Aeon, I had no idea what a “boy” was like. Worries, persuasions, even various punishments, did not have the power to control his son's actions, and instead, this one just swung. Still growing up somewhat, my brother Aeon showed me something somewhat separate to take care of my brother, reassure my parents and make me expect ahead.

I was wondering if any of them would be capable officers in command of a single army, working with my brother to successfully rule and protect Nornicom, -.

But it doesn't come true anymore. Just look at the remains of scattered dreams in the form of officers who lead the army in reality and bureaucrats who support the kingdom.

Even if he had lived to be taken hostage to the capital, he would never have been dragon marquis like this by now.

"Dear Elecia...?

Returning to me with a carefree soldier's voice, Elecia shook her head.

"So, Chas? Is it safe to leave this alone, or should I just clean it up?

"That depends on where you stand."

Genshas responded to the depth of meaning, but this time did not contain any pleasant signs. Elecia frowns and waits to explain what it means.

The answer was, the sphere itself taught me.

Bachi, and the spark seemed small and scattered, and Elesia and the outpost were a little aligned, away from the sphere. Immediately afterwards, a patchy and spark runs down the surface of the sphere as it continues to stand.

"This is... what's about to happen? Chas!"

"Even if you're not scared, this will not harm you directly. Apparently, some of them brought back ancient moves."

Saying, make a small noise in the back of your throat. Whether he laughed or roared, Genchas then disappeared on the roof while Elecia was worried about discernment.

A soldier puts his hand on the sword and stops by to protect Elesia. In front of the two staring nervously, the sphere was burning and bouncing off the dust and dirt piled on the surface itself to regain its glow.

A giant sphere shines in a golden color just like the eyes of a dragon. Ripples spread across the surface, and low and slight roars rocked the air, hearing or not. Elecia smiles at the unpleasant sound of her stomach, not her ears.

Eventually, something emerged from behind the dragon's eye.

The colour of darkness seeping out carefully. Elesia was slight, but when she realized that the back of the soldier defending herself was also stiff, she was strong, corrected her posture, and faced the sphere.

Immediately the black stain began to take on some form.

(People...?

By your position, I refute Genchas' words.

(So this is a tool for talking to someone. But with who? -)

Ha, and took a breath. Isn't it decided, this instrument was installed in the days of the first Dragon Hou. That is, when Nornicom joined hands with Diatius as his counterpart and decided to become part of it. If so, the person who makes such a convenience…

Can't you break this?

To Elecia, who screamed in a hurry, Genchas replied inconsolably.

I can break it, but it's a precious legacy. It's good enough to know who they are. "

I don't even want to see the Emperor's face!

Well, I think I heard the emperor is young now.

Blurred, Elecia turns her eyes back to the dragon's eye angrily. Soon, another face floated on behalf of the black shadow. An old man.

"... this is"

A creaking voice sounded. Elesia frowns, stirring the thread of her memory as to who it was.

"Have I surprised you, His Majesty King Elesia of Nornicom"

It was a tone with signs of insult as it was insulted. As she breathed deeply, Elesia moved forward from behind the soldiers.

"Yeah, you surprised me. His Excellency Nakte Dragon Hou Senato. I didn't know you were going to use magic tricks anymore."

"Your Majesty is not the only one who wishes to gain ancient power without being spoiled by the famous Dragon Marquis."

There was silence during the bundle. Elesia smiled flashly, tongued in contempt in her heart. There are also many misunderstandings, such as similar treatment. Do you understand the wrath of a trampled woman to a man who just wants to be a new emperor?

But such insides did not appear at all, and Elecia nodded small.

"Well, you're welcome to accept this strange visit."

"A joint front against the emperor Varys is something you don't even wish for. There's just one problem. My grandson Senato is still missing."

"I've heard rumors. Heartache, I guess."

Even if you take the throne, you don't have a puppet to sit on.

Although Elecia thought ironically, her expression naturally became painful when she thought of the missing little Senato himself. Dragon Hou Senato also looks serious and salutes him.

"... Perhaps we're on our way back here and we just have to hide ourselves. But in case you dared head east to deceive Varys' eyes, you may be in His Majesty's territory."

"Okay. Let's find out if there are any of those kids here."

"No wonder. I'm thirteen, blonde, and my eyes are mixed with gold in gray. At any rate, we have to find him before Varys does. How would Senato be used if his figure were in his hands?"

"Yes, I understand."

Elecia also drew her lips and tied them. If the Emperor blackmails Senato Jr., or more cunningly, once again welcomes Senato Jr. as his adopted son and nominates him as heir to the throne.

(You have to fight with Nornicom alone)

The Fourth Army of Nakte will not be able to count on it, and in the worst case scenario, it will turn them against the enemy as well. The only pawns that Elecia has in her hands today are the former Fifth and Sixth Legions. Nor did I deport and execute officers loyal to my country, so I have few talent to be a commander. I mean, you don't get to win alone.

I guess it was also passed on to Senato that Elecia definitely understood the situation. He spread a satisfying grin and nodded. And turn the lid and gaze aside.

"Preparing for battle seems to be progressing without delay"

Because of the insignificance, Elecia didn't immediately realize what that dialogue meant. One breath and then one breath and then one rush to hide the upset.

"Looks like you can see this view from there, too."

"Come on. It's what I had a handy tool for.... but it's time for the sorcerer to suffer. Let me just excuse you for one moment for today. I was surprised to see you. Then I'm sorry."

With an extra grin, the statue of Senato disappears shaking. Until the light had completely disappeared from the dragon's eye, Elecia had a smile on her face.

As the dragon's eye returned to its original obsolete stone sphere and quietly silenced, Elecia exhaled a deep and long breath, more tired.

"Well, that's it. I thought you'd kick the dragon's eye again.

Genshas faces out of the roof again, making a mean tease. Elecia just stared at him and said nothing back.

"It's a pain in the ass."

Instead she roared and looked around. This view is neither for watching nor to entertain the Lord's children. It was to prove to the dragon marquis of a land far away, or to the emperor, that he had no heart. I guess that's why if anything went wrong in this capital, it would have passed right on to them, too, and they got help - once.

But now, such great trust has been lost. I am not wholeheartedly welcoming Lord Nakte where I have decided to join hands. In a review once heard by Elecia from her husband about the face of the Dragon Marquis Conference, Marquis Senato always had a loss. I'm not incompetent, but I don't like people.

(You also said that Austra is a "woman's gateway”. But it's true, the wife of Marquis Senato died a long time ago, and the wife of her predecessors died some years ago. Now, completely, one Senato should be in power)

Will it be auspicious or vicious?

An outpost asked terrorized Elecia, contemplating with a rugged face.

"Your Majesty, do you... destroy this?

"So far, I'm just gonna have to put it away."

bitterly, Elecia shook her head. Break it and I'll lead to suspicion of Senato.

"If even the emperor starts using magic, then he has to break it, though. And I don't like it. I can't believe we can always get a peek at what's going on here, but we can't send you a greeting."

"If you look no further within the realm, you may find a magician. I don't know if I can do more than pigeon out of my sleeve.

You really can't laugh at your jokes. No, I'm not going to use a magician. Even if you were there. I will not repeat the same mistakes as the war in Tai Ancient times. I'm good enough to have you. "

Well, that's something that you've redefined a lot.

"I don't know." Elecia finally smiled relaxed. You're the only one who's in trouble. I don't know what that means.

Genshas snorts. Elecia laughed a little and slapped the sphere in front of a sentry that was squeezing her eyes.

"Let everyone know about this. From now on, we'll have to keep an eye on him at night."

Eh, and the soldier speaks out in protest and rushes to swallow it. Elesia turned around and said in a touching tone.

"Of course you don't want to be peeked at before you realize it, but if there's been an emergency at night over there, you won't have to have anyone to contact you. Let that old man scream and sing in a loud voice that rocks the temple, it's poisonous to each other."

Now the soldiers couldn't even make it. It swoops decently and slowly covers my mouth. When Elesia looked deliberately surprised, he also shyly clapped his neck and ended up laughing at them both.