88 – Kidnapping Case – 5
“Everyone, do it!”
According to Lord Becker’s orders, the knights and cavalry dismounted. In a forest like this, it was much more advantageous to fight dismounted than to fight on horseback. This is because horses are fast on flat ground, but do not display their full power when going uphill or downhill.
“Gather around the carriage!”
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At that shout, the knights and soldiers gathered around the carriage and drew their swords and spears.
And then a group of men appear from the bushes.
‘That… ‘
A group of infantrymen carrying a variety of inconsistent weapons, such as glaives (a weapon similar to a scimitar with a sword attached to the tip of a spear) and pulsions (a one-handed sword with only one blade) appeared and surrounded the friendly forces.
‘They must be thieves.’
It is difficult to distinguish between mercenaries and thieves based on appearance alone. This is because mercenaries sometimes become thieves when they have no work to do, and sometimes thieves become mercenaries again.
However, looking at the extremely disorganized state of their equipment and attitudes, it seemed clear that they were thieves.
‘In the original story, the fact that Luna was kidnapped means that our team lost. That means there is a high possibility that we will lose this time too. ‘You have to be nervous.’
Thinking like that, I immediately drew my sword.
‘The good thing is that we knew this would happen and made arrangements. You don’t have to win. 20 Minutes. ‘You just have to last 20 minutes, no more, no less.’
I could probably survive for about 20 minutes. With that in mind, I straightened my sword.
-Rattling
Inside the carriage, Luna opened the door and tried to get out. I grabbed her door and pushed Luna inside.
“What are you doing!”
“Stay safe inside. “What are you going to do if you get hurt?”
“Everyone is fighting, but I can’t be the only one hiding… “
“Shut up and hide. “The thieves are after you, so it’s more helpful if you stay hidden.”
After saying that, he closed the carriage door. She didn’t try to come out any further, as if she had barely understood. You just have to hold on for 20 minutes from now. Just 20 minutes.
“hehehehe… “
The thieves began to narrow the siege little by little while smiling evilly. A large man who appeared to be the leader of the bandits spoke.
“Capture those in uniform and kill all the rest!”
“Yes!”
That’s how the fight began. The allies were gathered around Lord Becker to fight back, and the enemy was pushing the allies with overwhelming numbers. And…
-Whoosh!
The stab of a thief holding a glaive passed by my side. I easily dodged, dug in, and cut down the thief.
“What is it?”
“This kid is stronger than I thought. “Everyone attack together!”
The thieves came in groups and began to surround me. In this fight, I felt light for some reason.
‘That’s strange. ‘Why does my opponent feel so weak?’
Obviously, at the Academy, I was in the middle of the rankings if I played well. But when I thought about it, this wasn’t that strange.
‘Arcadia Academy is a place where the world’s most outstanding talents gather. If you are in the mid-level there, you are high enough on the outside, so this is it.’
The fact that Charles Jean Rochepol is not talented is also based on the Arcadia Academy. Surprisingly, I thought that I might be quite strong outside of the academy.
We cut down enemies without stopping and at the same time, we monitored the situation from time to time. Our troops were overwhelming the enemy, who seemed to be two to three times their size. They were winning despite being at a numerical disadvantage.
‘What? ‘Why did you win?’
Just because I joined in, it wouldn’t be possible to win a battle that was originally destined to be lost. But why on earth are you winning?
‘I was only going to last 20 minutes, but I ended up winning.’
Thinking like that, I continued to cut down the enemies that rushed at me. It was my first time swinging a sword outside of Arcadia Academy, and it was easier than I thought. No matter how ordinary Charles’ talent was, there was a gap between those who received training at the continent’s best educational institutions and those who did not.
“Everyone, charge!”
“Waaa!!!”
When Sir Becker shouted, the guards guarding the carriage became full of morale and began to rush towards the enemies. But I didn’t know. The fact that there is another side to the attack order, which seems obvious at first glance.
“Everyone stop!”
All of our troops stopped at the sudden voice of Lord Becker.
“What’s going on? Lord Becker?”
The moment I said that and turned around, I couldn’t help but be shocked. Lord Becker was holding a knife to Luna’s throat.
“What are you doing now?” !”
“It’s as you see it. I gave you the order to charge, and while you were charging, I captured Lady Luitbert. Lady Luitbert is now my hostage. “If you move any further, I will kill this woman.”
“What do you mean? “You’re on our side!”
“Is that so? “I think those friends are on our side.”
Hearing those words, the thieves began to laugh evilly.
“No way from the beginning… “
Lord Becker, no, that damn traitorous bastard was in league with the thieves from the beginning. It didn’t make sense for the academy cadets’ bodyguard to lose to thieves and the like. However, if there had been a spy among the guards from the beginning, it would have been a different story. The traitor walked past the allies and towards the bandits, holding her sword at Luna’s neck.
“Don’t worry about me, just attack!”
“Shut up! If the guard dies, you all die too! Everyone knows, right?”
“… “
“Don’t come closer! “If she approaches, she will die and you will all die!”
Hearing those words, the soldiers were confused and couldn’t decide what to do.
‘I have to do something. If Luna is kidnapped like this, it will be the end.’
The original history is being repeated. No matter how mean Luna is to me and that she is an unpleasant character, if she is caught here, she will suffer a trauma that can never be undone according to her original story. If that happens, my plan to score points with Luna backfires and I come back.
I took out the pocket watch from my pocket and looked at the time. Ten minutes had passed since the attack began.
‘Reinforcements will come in a little while… but… ‘
However, this is a complicated mountain road. If they disappeared with her Luna, it was only a matter of time before she was lost. For a moment my head felt like it was on fire. And the conclusion was made.
“Wait!”
I shouted. Then Becker, who was dragging Luna and joining her bandits, stopped.
“What is it?”
“Take me with you too.”
“What?”
“I also have a lot of money. Please take me with you. “All you have to do is ask PLOS Bank for my ransom.”
“… “
Becker looked astonished at the sudden suggestion.
“This is the first time I’ve seen someone voluntarily claim to be a hostage. “Why on earth?”
“Does it matter? You want to live rich in the South? “If that’s the goal, it wouldn’t be a particularly bad offer.”
“That’s right. John! Pin! “Tie him up!”
Soon the thieves tied me up and I began to be dragged by their hands. The bandits chatted amicably.
“Captain! Those guys really got caught! “The captain’s mother is definitely the best!”
“It’s strange to fail after all that hard work.”
“Wow, you are truly amazing. You worked like a dog under the empire for 30 years just to make it big! “You are truly a model thief!”
At that moment, Becker cut off the head of the excited subordinate with a single sword. His neck tumbled down the mountain, and his body stumbled and fell. The subordinates who saw the scene broke into a cold sweat.
“There’s a lot of useless talk.”
From then on, his subordinates did not say a word. Becker and the bandits quietly arrived at the mountain lodge without saying a word.
Some thieves were guarding the mountain hut with bows, and when they saw Becker coming, they opened the door.
‘There are wild vegetables in a place like this…’ ‘
It seemed like no one had found it since there was a mountain village deep in the mountains.
“Take the hostages into the warehouse. Since his body is precious, give him water and food regularly so he doesn’t die, and Finn should immediately write a letter to their house asking for ransom. “Be sure to add that if you don’t pay the ransom, you will be killed.”
“Yes.”
“hehehehe, heir to the earl’s family and a war hero… It was worth giving up my 30-year career and family glory. “You’ll get quite a bit of money.”
No, you die here. I thought so, but if I say that now, I will be the one who dies. I thought so and kept her mouth shut, but Luna was different.
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“Lord Becker, even though you may be a villain now, you were once a knight. If you still have chivalry in your heart, set us free. I’m willing to forgive you now… “
“Shut up!”
Wow! Becker’s rough hand struck Luna’s cheek.
“A knight? That’s funny. This position is the result of working as a knight for 30 years. Only academy cadets carry it. I worked like a dog, was abandoned like a dog, and I’m a knight? That’s funny. The essence of being a knight is words, the essence is words… !”
Becker, who had been upset for a while, soon started laughing like crazy.
“You guys don’t know yet. He must have attended the best academy on the continent and received a good education from a good family. Because you won’t behave like a dog like me or be abandoned by your owner. hahahaha, yes. “It wouldn’t be a bad idea to show the handsome countess’s wife what bottom is.”
After saying that, Becker tore off Luna’s cadet uniform coat. Her white shirt was revealed.
“What is this… !”
“hehehe, judging by your reaction, is this your first experience with a man?”
Luna shouted with her red face, but Becker didn’t care and started touching her shirt. That moment.
“I can understand why you couldn’t become a sword master.”
I shouted, and Becker’s hand stopped.