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Chapter 366: The Voice that reaches them
Chapter 366: The Voice that reaches them
Chapter 366: The Voice that reaches them
To the whole army! This is Charlotte von Lowenstein! The enemy has laid a trap inside their headquarters! Withdraw as far away as possible!
When he heard that, Duke Lowensteins breath turned erratic as he hurried his horse forward.
His right hand is clutching his chest.
My lord! Charlotte-sama is!
I know..!
While somehow pushing out that response, Duke Lowenstein shook his head to clear up his blurred vision.
Despite his old body, he went to the frontline and used magic multiple times. Perhaps due to his tiredness, his illness is acting up.
It is still too soon.
He cant let it end yet.
While telling that to his body, Duke Lowenstein advances his horse forward.
However, he couldnt stand even the slight tremor.
Losing his balance, the Duke started to slip off his horse.
The vassal nearby hurriedly went in to support him.
My lord!?
Haa Haaa
No good! Hes having a seizure! Take the Duke back to the rear!!
No.I must go
You cant reach milady with that body my lord!!
After that exchange, the Duke was taken off his horse by his vassals.
They tried to carry him back to the rear but the duke desperately resisted.
I.cant.!
Your life is at risk, my lord!
Ive already given my life to this!!
At least please wait until the symptoms subside!
My granddaughter will die by the time I recover! Why do you think there is a lightning barrier at the enemy headquarters even though the enemy laid a trap there..!? Charlotte is still there!
Duke Lowenstein even resorted to crawling if it meant he could move forward but he couldnt get far.
His breathing is out of order and his vision is turning more and more blurry.
He never thought that he could become so pathetic as he is now.
He reached his hand out to the enemy headquarters knowing that he wont be able to get there.
Even so, he cant suppress his feelings.
So the duke raised his voice.
Anyone is fine! Go and save Charlotte! Save my granddaughter!
He was dubbed the Thunder God as he sent many soldiers to hell with his lightning.
He thought that his illness might be the punishment for that.
A punishment for him who has killed far too many.
However, Char is different.
She was born with odd eyes and grew up with the feeling that she was different from others. Still, she grew up to be a good person. Even so, she still suffered the same illness as his.
After losing her parents at an early age, she also recently lost her beloved grandfather.
And he, the only one left for her, will soon be gone.
At least he wants to give her happiness.
He will not accept this kind of ending.
He will not accept it, Never.
Thinking so, the duke continues to move forward.
At that time, he heard a voice.
Im coming. Do not give up.
Hearing that voice, the duke stopped moving.
Instead, his body started to shake.
He then muttered to his vassals.
..raise it up.
Yes? Wh, What, my lord!?
Raise the twin swords flag..! His Highness is going!
While giving that order, the duke squeezed out his power and got up on his horse with the support of his vassals.
Dont be scaredeveryone is together with you..
Char kept talking to the children in the barrier.
A large number of mages appeared at the headquarters to get rid of Char.
Their number was over 20.
Where on earth did the enemy hide these mages before?
Each of their abilities is not too bad.
If they were placed on the frontline from the start, the enemy might be able to push back their offensive.
Char thought while glaring at the mages through the barrier.
So this is your work?
Indeed. They are our product.
One mage replied so.
Char was angry at that answer.
Product? Just what do you think these children are!?
A tool?
Without even thinking, the mage naturally replied.
It is clear that is his true thought.
They are all twisted.
Thinking so, Char began to realize the graveness of her situation.
Because they are twisted, they will not hesitate no matter what action they will have to take.
The mages turned their hands to Chars barrier.
They are trying to break it with their magic.
Our product is not something that can be stopped with this kind of barrier but it would be a problem if you suppressed its power.
Saying so, the mages begin to chant their magic.
However, their chant was immediately interrupted.
The great Sieg-sama is here!
What!?
When Sieg who had fallen from the sky landed on one of the mages head, he cut the head of a nearby mage off and proceeded to decapitate the mage he landed on.
Two of them were killed instantly.
As a result, Sieg is now their main target.
However, another person has arrived in the meantime.
Are you safe? Charlotte-sama.
Lynfia.why..?
Thats right! Why are you here!? You all will be caught up in the explosion you know!?
When will the children explode?
Unlike the mages, Sieg and Lynfia lacked that information.
Thats why this place was supposed to be equivalent to a dead zone to them.
However.
We were told not to give up.
There is no way to prevent it! Hurry up and run away!
It seems that the kid doesnt think so you know?
Sieg, who was fighting one of the mages, retreated to Lynfias side.
The two hold up their weapons.
Al-sama wouldnt come out here without any kind of plan.
You dont know if that plan will work! Order the whole army to retreat right now! Stop him too!
If he is the kind of person that would stop if we tell him to then we wouldnt have such a headache you know. The younger one too.
The moment Sieg said that.
A black griffon flew down from the sky.
No way! Even the commander!?
I cant settle down unless I come out myself you see.
Saying so, Leo cut down the confused mages.
Then the battle began.
Leos side is disadvantageous in terms of number but they are gradually reducing the mages number while protecting each others back.
Then, only one mage was left.
A black-robed mage who spoke to Gordon.
This is a surprise. Prince Leonard.
What is?
Your stupidity.
Im often told that.
While saying so, Leo got off Noirs back and slowly walked toward the mage.
The mage controls the black shadow-like whip and attacks Leo but Leo cuts it down with a single slash.
The mage opens his eyes wide at how his magic was easily cut down but his carefree attitude does not disappear.
Thats quite skilled of you..still, you wont be able to stop it.
I know. I dont have any countermeasure for this after all.
Then why come here? If the commander dies, the whole army will collapse, no?
That is probably the case. But it seems my brother has a way to deal with this.
Its just some reckless courage. Such a thing wont save anyone.
I wonder about that. I do believe in my brother though.
Believe? In that Dull Prince? You dont seem to understand the weight of your life huh.
Saying so, the mage activates his magic.
A black shadow covers the area around Leo.
And it struck at him from all sides.
Fool! This happens because of your idiotic belief in your incompetent brother!
You are lucky that your opponent is me.
What?
Leo broke through the shadow unscathed.
He then snuck up to the mages chest.
If you said that to Elnas face, you would die a painful death you know. She hates people who make fun of Nii-san after all.
Ugh! You all will be accompanying me anyway. There is no escape for those who can not enter the barrier at the mountain.
Even so, I still believe in Nii-san.
With that said, Leo cut off the mages head.
After eliminating all enemies, Leo approached Char.
Your Highness..
Nii-san will be here soon. Wait just a little longer okay.
Then at least please fall back, Your Highness!
Its too late for that now.
Leo answers with a smile.
At that time, Gordons voice reached Leos group.
To all soldiers! Stop Arnold! Absolutely do not let him advance forward! If this operation is successful, the victory will be ours! We are the Adlers army! Lets take what we want! Like a predator, lets take the victory along with this country together!!
Said Gordon as he moved out to stop Al.
TLN: Finally, all according to Keikaku