I AM THE KING
CHAPTERS 15. GHOST OF THE BATTLEFIELD [1]

As you go through life, there are many choices you regret.

And Roan has made a lot of those choices.

'That guy is the same as me.'

Pretty handsome face with blonde and brown hair.

Men with a slim body and fast body movements.

'Harrison.'

Spearman from Squad 7 of Thorn Troop, very close to Roan.

The man also signed up at the age of 18 like Roan, and struggled until he was 33.

'He died of an arrow in the battle of Dems.'

Harrison, who died exactly five years before Roan.

There was also something he regretted even more before he died.

<'If I were just an archer, not a spearman.'>

That person entered as a spearman and fought as a spearman for ten years.

He did not possess any outstanding skills, but even so, it was no less.

However, the arrow he shot by chance had completely changed his life.

'I didn't know that his archery skills would be so good.'

No one knows.

Harrison doesn't even know.

He became the Commander of the Army after using the bow for only one month. After a year passed, he became an Adjutant in the 7th Regiment of the Black Army.

After two years, he became the best archer in the 7th Division.

People raised their thumbs after they witnessed the incredible ability he had by shooting arrows. While at the same time, they also uttered some pitiful words.

<'If only he had grabbed a bow at a younger age, he would have been the best archer on the continent.'>

And that also remains a huge regret for Harrison.

'I will make him the best archer on the continent.'

Roan recalled the face of his old friend, and bit his lower lip.

He also wanted to give her a new lease on life.

'If it was him, he would be a good ally.'

To become a King, no, if he wanted to become a Great General, he would have to have good allies and subordinates under him.

Roan could vaguely figure out, who would be a good ally to some degree.

'For now, are Pierce and Harrison?'

Piercing with the best talent for spears, and Harrison with the best talent for archery.

Just thinking about it, no doubt, it's a good combination.

'But even so, it will be difficult if my abilities are less than anything.'

Roan started walking towards Ched, and the cavalry troops while clenching both of his fists.

He also could not live this life with just such a great ability as a spearman.

'If I can, I have to be the strongest and the best. Including all things like skills in spearmanship, archery, swordsmanship……. And if the strategy and tactics are perfect, even better.'

Many memories filled his head, allowing him to do all those things.

He just needs to work hard.

Intense effort without stopping.

"We're moving!"

Ched shouted after he climbed on his horse.

Roan followed behind him and gritted his teeth.

'The conquest of the monster hordes on the Pedian Plains was an extremely intense battle.'

Surprise attacks, night raids, ambushes, and fire attacks caused chaos throughout the battlefield.

'I have to provide great services and retire for a while.'

If he wanted to travel through the Potter region, it was an unavoidable choice.

However, he could not simply retire as he pleased.

He must provide sufficient services that will attract the attention of the commander of the troops or the general.

'Let's think about that when we get back.'

Fortunately, he had already left a pretty good impression on Commander Gale's forces.

Thinking of many things, the cavalry army finally reached the Rose Army camp.

The lecturers and other cavalry patrol squads have still not returned.

“You have done well.”

Gale, who received the report, gave a new order with a satisfied expression.

To bring the children safely back to their parents.

“Oppa, are mom and dad really safe?”

"of course. They are resting well in the village of Trum now.”

Roan calmed the children and rode with them out of the camp.

When they returned to Trum Village again, the sun was almost setting.

“Lia!”

"Mama!"

A little girl ran into her mother's arms.

Many reunions between parents and their children take place around.

Ched patted Roan on the shoulder while looking at that.

“We fight, with our lives at stake to protect it. Right?"

Roan nodded silently instead of answering.

“I am very grateful. Thank you." Thank you."

“Oppa! Thank you!"

"Eat with the kids."

Ched left them with some cool words and urged his horse forward.

Roan and the 5th Cavalry Patrol followed behind his back while waving at the children.

'Don't forget this feeling. The reason why I try to become a Great General, and a King is not just for me to eat and live well. It's for everyone to live happily.'

The goal becomes a little burdensome.

Now he not only planned to become a King, but also a good one.

It will be difficult, but not impossible.

'I'll be able to achieve it if I work so hard.'

The light of determination shone in his eyes.

There was confidence, and determination that he could achieve it.

*****

The lecturer and the other cavalry patrols returned only after one day had passed.

Gale had already arranged everything before they came, and at the same time, mobilized the troops. But of course, he did not forget to praise the Lecturer and the cavalry patrol.

"Sheel."

While they were moving, Pierce approached him.

"Huh?"

“I want to know about something.”

Roan looked at Pierce's big eyes and nodded.

Pierce continued to speak with a bright face.

The Pedian Plains are an important place even for our Kingdom, so how can monsters be there so often?

Pierce's words were true.

More than half of the plants harvested in Bilas kingdom grow from the Pedian plains.

So it was hard to believe, that there would be hordes of monsters attacking such an important place.

“Those monster hordes gathered on the Pedian Plains to search for food.”

The monsters that suffered from hunger during the winter on the borders of the Kingdom, attacked the Pedian plains in the spring just foraging for food. It really sucks for the Rinse Kingdom. Only by conquering the hordes of monsters would it allow the farmers, not to miss the harvest season. The reason behind that is when it becomes spring. Every year there would be a large-scale monster subjugation in the Pedian Plains. Just then, Pete who was one step ahead of them, interrupted his comment.

"You really know the situation very well."

Roan just smiled.

Pete continued to talk with a more serious face.

“Conquest this year will be much more difficult for us. Do you know why?"

Hearing his words, Pierce shook his head.

'For a man who doesn't even know why monsters appear on the Pedian Plains, that's a much more difficult question.'

Roan smiled bitterly.

He looked into Pete's eyes and replied.

“That's because two months ago, Byron Kingdom managed to conquer hordes of monsters.”

“Oh.”

pete exclaimed with a surprised expression.

Then, Pierce interrupted.

“And why is that? What does the monster horde conquest of Byron Kingdom have to do with it? ”

The reply came from Pete's mouth, not Roan's.

“The people from Byron Kingdom were pushing monsters southwards. To our side of the border.”

Roan kept saying.

“Monster forced back, come to our Rinse Kingdom. And because of that, the number of monsters that will gather in the Pedian Plains will become more.”

"Ah……."

Pierce frowned and let out a low cry.

"People from Byron Kingdom are bad people."

Roan did not refute her and simply shrugged his shoulders.

For Byron Kingdom, exorcising monsters rather than exterminating them was much easier to do, and they suffered fewer casualties.

However, Roan did not say such words.

'Although that's the case, it's true that we are confused because of them.'

At that moment, the sound of drums was heard from afar.

The explosion! The explosion! The explosion! The explosion!

The Rose Army finally reached the Pedian Plain.

The large and small encampments expanded endlessly within the plains.

"Wow."

“This is amazing.”

Pierce, Glenn, and the other new enlisted soldiers exclaimed.

On the other hand, Roan's eyes were still calm.

'First, it's important to know which area Rose's troops are stationed in.'

Only then would he be able to guess the things that would happen from now on.

Roan's view fell to the west of the plain.

'It would be better if it was the West .......'

He was familiar with the place.

He vividly remembered where the nest location, and the monster camp were, even to when the objects were moving to and from where.

'Because in my past life, I fought there.'

Back then, the Rose Army was still marching, changing direction.

'As expected……..'

Roan looked at the place they were headed to and bit his lower lip.