The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 357: End of the Assassins

Chapter 357: End of the Assassins

Ballistas on the mountain huh. It seems they have properly fortified their position.

It would seem so, sir. What will you do now?

The Northern Lords army consisted mostly of cavalry. They wont be able to take the mountain. We can attack the rear army for now but everything else will be depending on Leo.

It seems that they also have their own problem on that side though?

Well, it wouldnt be so easy right.

Saying so, I fall back with Sebas. The knights tried to follow us but I told them that I needed time to think so they kept their distance.

The battlefield has entered a stalemate.

Duke Lowenstein and William, who is commanding the enemy rear army, can only stare at each other and the only one who has the potential to break the stalemate for them is the army on the mountain which is pointing the ballistae our way.

However, if they recklessly descend the mountain they can expect to suffer great damage. The only thing that is forcing a stalemate on us is their presence on the mountain. If Mt. Haina is taken when they descend the mountain then Gordons army will have no chance of winning.

William understands that as well.

If he is going to move them then it would be the time he is willing to bet everything.

Until then, there should only be some minor exchanges.

For example,

Sending an assassin, right.

Its been a long time. Dull Prince.

When we fell back to our rear, we were surrounded by multiple assassins. Their total number is seven.

On a horseback, the hooded man who seemed to be their leader called out to me.

His voice was familiar.

Zandra-aneues assassin huh. You are quite tenacious arent you? To think that you survived.

We are avenging Zandra-samas death.

If I recalled correctly, his name was Gunther, was it?

An assassin who uses magic. This is the second time that he came to assassinate me. Well, he was ordered to do that the first time but in the end, he changed his mind and tried to abduct me though.

I can see that he is a subordinate who has Zandra-aneues best interest in his mind.

Gunther takes off his hood.

There was a big burning scar on his face.

His movement is also awkward. Perhaps it was not only his face that was burnt.

Even though he survived, it seems that he still had to cross a dangerous bridge huh.

Even if you kill me, Zandra-aneue wont come back you know?

Even so, Zandra-samas name will remain.every one of us here are those whose lives were saved by Zandra-sama.She was our savior. We couldnt die together with her.but at least we can deliver your head to her soul!!

With that said, Gunther jumps at me.

He put everything into that attack.

However, Sebas easily intercepted Gunthers dagger.

UOOOOOO!!

I cant say that Im impressed. Do you think that if you put your feelings into your strike it will become stronger?

Ugh!

When Sebas said that with a small voice, an assassin tried to attack me from behind.

Of course, his blade never reached me.

On the contrary, the assassin fell forward without saying anything.

A dagger was stuck in his neck. It was a dagger that Sebas hid on his leg.

He sent it flying using a kicking momentum.

Its not something that everyone can do. That much is obvious given the surprised look on Gunther and his assassins faces. Sending it flying is already hard enough and there should still be a problem with the aim.

Even so, Sebas did it without any difficulty.

There is a decisive difference in their skill as an assassin.

Even if all 7 of them attack together, they have no chance of winning.

Gunther has lost the moment he fails his surprise attack.

Push in! Even one blow can kill Arnold!!

Saying so, Gunther tries to restrict Sebass movement.

However, Sebas simply threw his daggers at the assassins while dealing with Gunther.

All of them hit their marks. With a dagger stuck in their vital, the assassins fall down one after another.

Even when they try to throw their dagger in response, Sebas just parries them away.

Soon after, all six assassins collapsed, leaving only Gunther as the last man.

Guh!

Gunther stopped the dagger Sebas swung at him with his shoulder.

Since he knew that he couldnt avoid it, he probably took the blow like that to protect his neck.

With his shoulder deeply pierced, Gunther grabbed Sebass other arm.

DO IT!!!!!

When Gunther shouted, the eighth assassin came out from hiding and dashed toward me.

The basic of assassination is surprise attack.

Humans will always believe only in what they see.

It would be natural to concentrate your focus on the last enemy.

An assassination plan that uses the lives of 6 of their comrades.

The fact that he did not appear until now was to make us think that there is no longer anyone waiting in ambush.

Its a good tactic.

It might have worked if Sebas wasnt my escort huh.

A loud noise echoed.

And when I noticed, Sebas already slashed the eighth assassin.

How did he get out of the restraint?

The answer lies in his right arm which is currently hanging down.

He dislodged his joint.

Multiple joints.

It is not uncommon for an assassin to be able to dislocate one of their joints.

However, Sebas is capable of dislocating multiple joints all over his body. Moreover, he can still freely move his limbs. He can even do it with his muscles alone.

How did he train to acquire such a body?

That is one of the biggest mysteries about Sebas.

If you wanted to restrain me, then you should have used magic instead.

How many mages do you think that is capable enough to restrain someone like you?

I can at least think of one.

Saying so, Sebas approaches Gunther from the front.

Gunther throws a dagger at Sebas but he only grabs it.

He then uses it to offset the flaming magical dagger that was hidden behind it.

Damn you..! Death!

You fought well with that body. You should give up now.

Give up..? Dont mess with me! If your own younger brother was murdered would you just give up on revenge!?

That is a stupid question. I would not allow my brother to get killed in the first place.

Gunther frowned at my words.

He must be thinking of me as the one who killed his master.

However, that is not the case.

You chose the wrong guy to ask that question to. You can not reason with someone from the Adler clan.

What.?

In a situation where you have to pick one out of two, the Adler clan is those that will choose to have both. We are the most unreasonable clan on the whole continent. Thats whywe are worth serving. You must have experienced that same unreasonableness before right?

.thats right.

Gunther whispers and points his dagger at himself.

He probably wants to take his own life.

Thats not a bad choice either. If he wants to end it then it would be fine to let him.

But.

Gunther. You say that by killing me, Zandra-aneues name will remain right? But killing me will not make her name be remembered.

what.

You are Aneues aide. I do not want you to die with regret. So I will tell you. The name of Zandra Lakes Adler will not disappear. I will never forget it. No matter what form it is, I will make sure that she will be remembered. Not as a sinner but my elder sister.

Even after she tried to take your life..why..?

Im her younger brother.

When he heard that, Gunther broke his poker face and laughed aloud.

After laughing for a while, he speaks to me.

you are crazy, you know that?

We are that kind of family. We are beyond help already. We are trying to do Gods deed with the mortal body. Do you know when we started becoming like this? It was when the Demon King appeared. Back then the continent was saved by the Hero and the Holy Sword. But the Adler clan relied on no miracle. We sought out better successors to cultivate our bloodline for the coming disaster. Since there is no guarantee that the Hero will win next timethe Adler clan has been preparing.

For hundreds of years, we prepared for something that we did not know for certain if it would actually come.

People would call us crazy.

However, the Adler clan is serious.

If we were not serious then we would not be able to be one of the most prominent clans on the continent. Thats the kind of lineage Ive got.

However, that is exactly why we possess the charm that attracts people.

After all, people always seek out what they do not have.

At every turning point of the era, theres always a big fool at the center of it. Calling us crazy is only a compliment you know?

Hmph..what a clan

It was the same clan that you were fascinated by. Zandra-aneue was also an Adler. So I will never forget her. If you loyally served an Adler then show me an unforgettable ending!

To the Dull Prince huh

Gunther said with a smile on his face.

He then readjusted his dagger and turned it toward Sebas.

With his dagger wrapped in flames, he unleashed a blow at Sebas with all hes got.

The two crossed each other and Sebass cheek was scratched.

It was a good blow. I will remember your name. Gunther.

Ughaa-..

Gunther vomits blood and collapses on his knees.

With a dagger stuck in his chest, there is no saving his life anymore.

do you have anything left to say?

Gordonis being helped by..a suspicious mage..

I see.

..you have..some countermeasure.right? This is [the second time] after all?

Of course. Ive already thoroughly prepared for it.

Hmph..as expected of Zandra-samas younger brotheryou didnt miss anything at all.

Saying so, Gunther collapsed.

Seeing that, Sebas squints his eyes at Gunthers body.

Winning an assassins loyalty is no easy task. He lived for Zandra-sama until the very end.

Right..

Muttering so, I sigh.

An Adler would always choose to save two in a situation where you can only save one but we can not always do that.

Keep becoming stronger, Keep moving forward.

It was because we have always strengthened our bloodline that I was born as a perfect mage.

Still, there are times that I feel helpless.

There are always those that we can not save.

I have always wondered, you know. What would it be like if I was born a commoner.

People always wish for something that they can not have, sir. As most commoners can never dream to be royalty, someone from the Imperial Family can never be a commoner.

Right..as long as I was born to this family, I have to fulfill its obligation.

With that said, I made my determination again.

Next time, I will defeat my elder brother.