Chapter 279: How to Protect What is Precious (3)
Nether, the empire’s Solver, had said that a Solver had to face problems, observe them, and know how to look at them from different perspectives. Then, there would be nothing in this world that couldn’t be solved.
“That includes you, Keter. You’re no exception.”
Nether faced Keter. He spent the whole day watching only Keter and thinking about him. Then he acted like Keter. If he were Keter, what would he do in the Family War? He thought about the answer hundreds of times.
Nether muttered, “I’m Keter. I’m facing the Family War soon. Should I cooperate with Sefira and fight together? No. That doesn’t suit me. I’ll fight alone. The formula for victory used by those with absolute power is to crush the weaker enemies one by one first. That’s the most ideal approach. But I won’t do that. Why? Because I’m Keter. I enjoy attention and fun. So I’ll aim for the main force where the enemy’s family head is.”
On a strategic map that depicted the battlefield, Nether moved Keter’s piece to Bydent’s main encampment. Then, like a child playing with toys, he swept the main force with it.
“There are two Grandmasters in Bydent’s main force as well, but they aren’t my opponents. If I went all out, I might even be able to kill them easily. But I won’t. That would be boring. I’ll make them feel enough fear and despair first. However—”
Nether moved the pieces representing the Grandmasters of the left and right wings, which had been far from the main encampment. Keter’s piece was instantly surrounded.
“I never thought there would be six Grandmasters! And the Sword Dragon, Rajis, is a proper Grandmaster. No matter how strong I am, facing six of them at once is difficult. Then what should I do? I can just run away.”
Nether picked up the piece symbolizing Keter and hesitated for a moment.
“Where will I run? South, where Sefira is? West, where there are forests and mountains? Neither. I don’t just run away in any direction. North. I’ll head to Bydent’s rear encampment.”
Keter’s piece swept through the rear encampment. This time, Nether placed his own piece nearby.
“After sweeping through them once, I’ll be convinced that there’s no one here who can stop me.”