72 – Siege and Defense of Marhen Territory (14)
“Hey, Kate… Here’s the ax you mentioned… “
“Whoosh, whoosh…” Leave it there.”
“Yes, yes…” !”
-Boom!!
A large ax that could be used by an executioner at an execution site. And even a torture rack with blood flowing out of it.
The room of Kate Dowhart, the sister of the Commander of the Civil Liberties Union, was very different compared to before.
The atmosphere of her barracks, which seemed like an ordinary officer’s room, was full of an insidious energy, as if a witch was conducting human experiments.
“John, John… I will never leave you alone… “
The target she is aiming for is Johan. A male knight suddenly appears.
And above all, a wicked man who took away his beloved younger sister, Karminen.
“You’re taking my Karminen…” How long I waited for that child to come back to me… I can never forgive you… !”
From her perspective, who loved her younger sister Karminen, Johan was no different from an enemy who interfered with her forbidden love.
So the stress I felt from being away for such a long time was directed towards Yohan.
“Medicine, medicinal… ! I need some medicine to really humiliate that bastard… !”
That’s why she started taking drugs again, which she had avoided due to her older sister’s dissuasion.
“If I only have this, if I only have more of this…” Uhhhhh… !”
A dark red medicine given by a wizard named Cecily.
The smell of blood is even more evident in Kate’s voice as she holds it and pours it into her mouth in one go.
“You too… What’s wrong with this drug? Just makes you feel better? hehehe… “
-Even though I was able to overcome the master’s barrier after taking this medicine… I feel like I’m having a hard time holding myself together. Regardless of whether you believe in Cecily, don’t rely too much on that drug.
Forgetting the advice given to her by her own sister and commander-in-chief, Merlin Doehart, Kate took her own medicine a moment later.
“I will never leave you alone…” That guy bastard. I’m going to make him a prostitute who can be used for the joy of my siblings… Uhhhhh… “
Kate muttered, with sinister eyes matching her sinister voice.
As if foreshadowing the smell of blood in an upcoming fight.
* * *
Contrary to the confusion that came from my shameful heart, the soldiers were busy with the upcoming battle.
“There! Are you sure you got the windows properly? “The numbers don’t seem right?”
“Know the number of people! Roll call!!”
“Wait a minute! Lord Varly hasn’t arrived yet! “Just wait a little longer!!”
Everyone had had a drink before today’s battle, so there was quite a smell of alcohol around them, but no one was seen to be negligent in preparing for battle.
With the harvest season approaching soon, they probably instinctively knew that this battle would be their last.
Everyone probably prepares so thoroughly because they know it will be such an intense battle.
I passed everyone preparing and went to where the commanders were gathered.
“Oh, disciple. “Did you sleep well last night?”
“Did you sleep well, Master?”
With a teacher who brightly responds to my greetings,
“Good morning, Sir John. No, it would be more correct to call him Sir Ivorys now. “I just received a letter from the imperial family officially recognizing you as the owner of the Ivory Estate.”
I feel better when I see Princess Angela telling me good news.
But the royal family? Non-public peddler? Already???
“Oh, is that really true? However… Was this possible? No matter how favorably the royal family views me, they are already talking about me, and they are too quick to judge my contribution… ”
“Actually, this is my sisters’ judgment rather than the royal family’s formula. Baron Johann Ivorys, I’m trying to get you on their side even just a little bit. Actually, I will have to meet my sisters after this war is over. “I have to officially take over the seal of the Ivorys family and establish a new family.”
Come to think of it, other princesses other than Princess Angela were currently in power. He also reported on government affairs on behalf of the sick emperor.
I guess this happened because the people in real power in imperial politics were in the south, and they were able to hear about my achievements quickly.
As Angela handed me the document with the imperial family’s seal, she had a complex expression on her face. Maybe they thought I would fall for them.
“I have no intention of belonging to a faction yet. So, please stop worrying, Princess Mama.”
“…I guess I showed off a little too much. “As long as Baron Ivorys talks about it right away.”
It is quite refreshing to see someone who has always been so charismatic become intimidated.
Honestly, I haven’t thought about which side I will choose after the war breaks out. No, I couldn’t come up with an answer because it would still be confusing no matter which one I chose.
But at least, looking at Princess Angela like this, she has no intention of meeting her as an enemy.
Regardless of things like her abilities, position, and future, it seems like I’ve become quite attached to her.
-Percussion.
“Princess.”
“Yes… ?”
Because she sees me not wanting her to die.
“The princess is someone who can shine brightly even without me. She is the green-maned lion of the empire.”
“Well, you said that…” I’m just a woman with no foundation… “
“Go as you believe. If you go where you believe, the armies of the empire will soon follow you. “The princess is someone who can shine so brightly.”
I want to see her standing tall as the Green Lion and the Iron-Blooded Princess in the game.
No, more than that, I want to see her future shine and create a better world.
I added more strength to her hand that I placed on her shoulder. I hope that even if she shakes, she will stand upright on the ground.
“Oh, I understand, Baron Ivorys. First of all, what should I do with this hand? “
“Oh, sorry. Because I can’t control my strength… “
“Whoa…” The only man in the world who would say that a woman can’t control her strength is the Baron. “Even though I am the Sword Saint’s disciple and the youngest knight to look up to the Master, please consider my position as a woman.”
That’s really… It must be difficult, our princess.
At least in terms of strength or anything like that, I have no desire to be pushed aside by a woman.
Although I felt a little sorry when I saw Angela’s face was noticeably red, probably because the force of the hand I placed on her hurt a little.
-Kkiik…
“You kept everyone waiting. “As the owner, I apologize for being late.”
“No. Duke Marchen came at a reasonably good time. “Let’s go to the exhibition ceremony soon.”
“Tsk… I wonder if we are late for the great day when our student finally attains noble status. “Back in my day, if something good happened about my senior’s succession, I always came early.”
Duke Marchen turned his head towards me with a blunt expression upon hearing what Master said as a joke.
“It looks like the achievement has been recognized. Ivorys Territory is located somewhere between the eastern and southern regions, so there is little interaction with Marhen, but you are always welcome here. Congratulations, Baron Ivorys.”
“…Yes. Thank you, Duke Marchen.”
“Let’s go now. “Because there will be vassals and soldiers lined up.”
Duke Marchen gave me a greeting so dry that I couldn’t tell if he was congratulating me or not, but I understood because it was ‘him’ Marchen.
… After this battle, will I be able to get what I want?
This is what I thought about after hanging out with Lena, Sharon, and Meron yesterday.
In this battle, I am acting on behalf of the imperial family, but if I achieve a certain level of merit, it will be possible for me to request something directly from the Duke of Marhen.
If that happens…
“Everyone, jeongryeoeoul~!!!”
-Chacha cha chacha!!!
While I was lost in thought, I climbed onto the high platform in the center of the castle.
I see familiar faces in the distance.
On the left are our sisters Lena and Daebright, who are also part of Princess Angela’s army.
And Anne, the maid I often saw, was there like a knight in her armor.
… What’s going on? Is that okay? From what I know, knights are very territorial, so when a maid acts as her knight, she bullies her a lot… If there is someone who is bothering Anne, I need to take care of her.
On the right is the army of Duke Marchen, the owner of this castle. In front of him were the direct descendants of the Duke of Marhen, including Eleanor, with blue hair and expressionless faces.
Eleanor felt like she was overshadowed by the taller sisters around her, perhaps because she was the youngest, but her huge shield, which was as tall as her older sisters, did not make her presence any lower than that of other women.
“It was a long time! You went through a lot of trouble to endure the commotion of those bastards who disturbed the peaceful daily life and betrayed His Majesty’s grace. “I, Freya Marhen, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor to His subjects, thank you for your hard work!!”
-Chaae Aeng!!
“For Burtion!!”
“For Marchen!!”
-Boom! Thud! Thud! Thud!!
The morale of the soldiers, who are holding long spears and ringing the ground, is sky-high.
Arrival of reinforcements during a long standoff. It seemed like everyone was looking forward to the end of this long fight with the participation of a knight equivalent to a sword master.
And I myself was desperately hoping to finish the fight and go to rest for a while.
“But now all this commotion will end. Baron Johann Ivorys, the first male Sword Master and disciple of the Sword Saint who came here with Princess Angela, will be with us today. “We will get rid of the witches and evildoers who have been harassing us for a long time!!”
Duke Marchen stepped out of the way for a moment so he could see us on the platform, and the soldiers, filled with courage, began to cheer when they saw us.
“Waaah-!!!”
“Long live Angela Bourtion!!”
“Long live the Sword Saint!!!”
“Long live Baron Ivorys—!!!”
“Kyaaah!!”
Everyone shouted cheers full of anticipation towards our trustworthy allies, the Master, the Princess, and me. They were especially upset when they saw me, a man rarely seen on this battlefield.
… This makes me a little embarrassed.
-Chaeaeaeang!!
“Open the gates! Today, we will end this war! For Burtion! For Marchen! “For the South!”
-Drurrr however! But
-Buuu… !
The sound of a machine opening a door was heard, and the war began with the sound of a trumpet.
I felt like the warm cheers and cold tension were escaping through the open gate.