121 – plan clearer
The next day, the Army of the Loveheim family finally arrived in Whitewood.
Ariel, who decided to stay in Hespania, was also included in the center.
She came because she insisted on not allowing her lover to roll into her limbs, saying, “How can I just watch it from a distance?”
However, her presence did not mean that she would personally rule over the soldiers, and the command authority had been entrusted to Gale.
All she had to do was listen to the news from the back room and play the role of the final decision maker.
“You found out where your father is?”
Ariel’s face lit up at the good news she heard as soon as she arrived in Whitewood.
At most, the other side had only arrived a day earlier, but they had already succeeded in tracking Yulken’s location.
“Yes, Lars, who accompanied Confucius, brought the news.”
“Then proceed as planned next time, Gail. I will give you all the power.”
“Okay, lady. I will do my best not to disappoint you this time.”
Gale, as a vassal who had served Yulken all this time, felt a sense of shame at not being able to bring him directly.
That’s why I clenched my fists with the mindset that I would somehow successfully finish this issue.
Not even a single mistake is acceptable.
“Who decided to take charge of the detached unit?”
“Sir Bignes has decided to take it.”
Bignes said that under Yulken, he was always in charge of units that required high speed, such as detached troops and relief soldiers.
In this plan as well, in case Edgar, who was to return after saving Yulken, was in danger, he organized a detached team to go to rescue them, and Bignes volunteered to take on that role.
“Can I call you this way? I have something I want to tell you for a moment.”
“I will call you right away. Please wait a moment.”
Despite having a messenger by her side, Gale personally left the room and brought Bignes back.
It was possible because he had known him for quite some time and was also a close friend.
Soon after, a rather sharp-looking man with beige hair entered the room with Gail.
After bowing to Ariel, who was at the table of honor, Vignes immediately asked what business she had called for.
“I heard you called, lady.”
“I’m sorry I told you to come and go when you’re busy. I have something to tell you.”
“You seem to be starting to resemble Your Highness in this aspect. I don’t care, so please feel free to tell me.”
When Yulken called someone in a hurry, he would also offer a short apology before bringing up the main topic, but when Ariel showed that side, a faint smile appeared on the two men’s lips.
“As you know, this detached unit cannot be given many soldiers. Do you know?”
“Yes, I am aware.”
Above all, it is a matter that requires secrecy.
If the detached unit’s movement could lead to the discovery of our thoughts, and if the detached unit was identified in advance and attacked, even Edgar’s life would be in jeopardy.
Therefore, under Bignes’ command, in case of an emergency, they had to give only enough power to safely rescue Yulken and the other two.
There must be a hundred or so at most. Or it could be less than that.
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Literally, troops to bring those who infiltrated safely back to life.
Perhaps, in case of a battle, there was a possibility that the lives of the detached troops could not be preserved to save them.
Ariel continued to speak with a sad expression towards Bignes, who took on such a role.
“Although you are going for my father and my lover, I do not consider your life a sacrifice.”
“You, Bignes, know very well that you are not a very cold person.”
It was difficult for Ariel to answer Bignes’ words.
She thought of herself as a rather cold person, or perhaps quite heartless.
Even so, he nodded his head with a light bitter smile toward the subordinate who trusted him and said good things.
Although the age difference between the two was well over twenty, no one said anything about this awkward sight.
“… Yeah, anyway, I hope you come back alive. I called you separately because I wanted to tell you that.”
“Since this is the first order given by the lady, I will return with at least one life to spare.”
Bignes grinned, bowed as it was, and quickly left the room.
Now that the order has been issued, it is time to prepare in earnest.
A journey to bring back the life of the owner.
“game.”
Ariel, who was staring at the door of the room where Bignes left, called out to Gail in a low voice.
He, who was looking in the same direction as Ariel, quietly turned and bowed his head in reply.
“Why is that, my lady?”
“It seems that the person who stands on top is also a legal entity with its own difficulties. To give orders to someone who might come back alive and have to watch like this.”
“Her Highness will be pleased just to hear that you have realized that.”
“… so? Then I will tell you when my father returns.”
Also, I learned a lot through this work.
The fact that the role of the successor, which he thought he could do well, is not so easy.
Ariel smiled bitterly as she realized that she had so much to tell her when her father returned.
Originally, at times like this, a man sitting next to me would have refreshed the atmosphere by joking around, but more than anything, it was really disappointing that there was no such thing.
‘The tea is all cold.’
In the past, cold tea was also quite tasty.
Why is it so bitter today that it is difficult to drink?
It occurred to me that the jagged body, depending on the mood, was really ironic.
* * * * * * *
Edgar, who discovered where Yulken was, looked around Whitewood carefully the next day.
As soon as they succeed in being rescued, they have to escape in the best direction, and the rescuers can only come if they tell Ariel about that information in advance.
‘Still, I’ll have to move pretty far.’
Edgar, who had gone out of the castle with Lars and looked around, put his hand on his chin and thought.
Although the northern regions are generally rougher in structure, Whitewood was among the more complex.
Considering that it is impossible to escape through the castle gate, you will have to climb over the castle wall or go through a separate passage.
The problem was that in this case, the distance to where the rescuers could come was quite far.
Above all, considering the number of guards on the wall, even the savior would need a place to hide, but there was no such place in the vicinity.
“The structure is quite strange.”
“I think Whitewood is a place like that. I think the most realistic direction would be to head for the exit in the northeast after rescuing Her Highness… … .”
“Is there an exit there too?”
Edgar had heard that Whitewood had no entrance except through the southern and northern gates.
That’s why I had the idea of going over the castle wall in mind, but if there was an exit like that, the number would increase even a little bit.
“Yes, it’s a fairly secret passageway, so if they haven’t figured it out yet, you’ll be safe. But the problem is… … .”
“… If the other side knew of the existence of that passage, they would not be vigilant.”
“you’re right.”
I sent a letter to Ariel, so the attack will begin in earnest soon.
If that time comes, they will be even more vigilant than now, as they are also in wartime.
It is also an attempt to infiltrate from the inside with a small number of people aiming for that point, but the problem is that even the long-awaited secret exit may be blocked due to that point.
“Is it a very private place?”
“Yes, it is rarely in the public eye. It’s an exit prepared by Lord Melvik, the governor of Whitewood, in case of an emergency.”
“Hmm… … .”
Edgar’s thoughts only deepened at Lars’ comment.
If it is a place that is well exposed to the outside, you can sneakily disguise yourself as an ordinary person and go to check it out, but it is rather a secret place, so if you are caught in the eyes, you may be suspicious.
Of course, it would be the most welcome thing if the aliens didn’t know the existence of the exit because it went unnoticed.
“Could I possibly look over there from the top of the wall?”
“It will be difficult. Besides, from what I saw earlier, it seems that there are restrictions on the area of the wall that ordinary people can climb.”
“It’s a pity.”
I tried to choose the safest direction as possible, but when the situation did not follow, Edgar licked his lips in regret and entered the castle again.
Personnel going outside from the inside are not separately checked, but for persons entering from the outside, I had no choice but to circle around a bit and return to confirm the identity.
‘It’s such a strange way.’
It was hard to tell whether the boundaries were strict or not.
Thanks to that, it was good news for Edgar that he was comfortable even when he came out.
“First of all, the last place I looked at seems to be the most appropriate. The walls over there were the least vigilant, so we should be able to escape with His Highness in case of emergency.”
“You made the choice considering the secret exit.”
“It’s probably the best way to go that way.”
Edgar set the point of meeting with the salvation army at a hill outside the northeastern castle.
Coincidentally, there was also a huge tree that was quite conspicuous from a distance, so even if we met in the middle of the night, it would be easy to check each other’s branches.
Above all, the secret exit Lars mentioned is in that direction, so if things go well, you can easily get out through there with Yulken.
“Then let’s call the lady right away. When would you like a good date?”
“If the castle is a bit cluttered, I think it would be a good idea to contact him again.”
“It is a good choice. Then, I will inform you that the date will be decided by this side.”
“Then let’s meet here when the sun goes down.”
After arranging a time to meet again, Lars and Edgar were torn apart for a while and moved on.
After confirming that he had disappeared, Edgar also returned to the castle and went on an expedition alone.
Since ancient times, one is less noticeable than two, and even if a barrier is enclosed in an important place, he can easily infiltrate it.
There wasn’t much time left until the sun went down, so we couldn’t go too deep, but we had to gather at least some information.
‘I miss Ariel.’
Edgar briskly moved his legs as he tried to erase the face he was particularly missing today.
Now it has begun in earnest. There is no time to rest even for a moment.