94 episodes of gale and fury (3)
The citadel of the Paulis family is built on an important road in the west-central.
It was not built by the Paulis family, but was built during the old war, and has long been known as an impregnable fortress.
Of course, in this day and age, there was no need to demonstrate that defensive performance.
There was no monster corps coming to the territory of the Paulice family, and the relationship with the surrounding lords was good, so there was no armed conflict.
However, as the Waldfeld family invaded the West, its value was re-evaluated.
If the Pauleis had decided to fight the Waldfelds, the resistance of the West would have fought the Waldfelds centering on this citadel.
However, as the Pauleis family opened the door and welcomed the Waldfelds… Rather, this fortress became the largest base for the Waldfeld family to occupy the West.
‘It is highly likely that the Waldfeld family will seize the empire’s hegemony in the future.’
Adele Paulis, the head of the House of Pollice, was meditating as he walked over the walls of the city walls.
‘The Emperor’s health is getting worse day by day, and the Princess is still a young girl… The time will come when the emperor’s power will fall and swordsmanship masters will prevail.’
Adele has been thinking about it lately.
He had been thinking about how the Paulis family would prosper in the new era.
‘They say that they make the best student in the academy the archduke of Lichtenauer to help the princess, but… If you press it with a stronger force, it means nothing.’
For the Archduke of Lichtenauer to exert his powers, the rest of the families must respect him.
However, other families may try to crush Archduke Lichtenauer with the attitude of ‘I admit that you have defeated the heir of our family, but you have not defeated our whole family’.
Of course, if you do that, you will be criticized by the imperial family and other families… Push it with a strong force.
‘If the Waldfeld family takes over the north and the west to form a huge power, the next emperor will not be able to touch it!’
Even so, the Waldfeld family has the most military force among the six great swordsmiths.
If you include the soldiers of the small and medium-sized families that follow the Waldfeld family, even if other swordsmanship masters unite, they are no match for you.
Now, if you swallow up all the families in the western region… You will be proud of your prestige like a ‘king’.
‘perhaps… The next emperor may come from the Waldfeld family!’
Anticipating such a future, Adelt voluntarily surrendered to the Waldfeld family.
The gates of the impregnable citadel were wide open, welcoming the army of the Waldfeld family.
And the Waldfeld family was cooperating as much as possible so that they could subdue each region in the West.
Later, when the Waldfeld family took over the hegemony of the empire… In order to receive preferential treatment as the No.
“Yones-sama!”
Adelt raised his voice towards Yoneth Waldfeld, who had climbed the spire.
He was Mikhail Waldfeld’s cousin and took command on the front in place of Mikhail, who remained at the base.
“Are you okay for a moment?”
When he raised his voice like that, Yoneth, who was on top of the spire, jumped out.
Adelt admired the way he landed naturally despite being quite tall.
“You’re also a senior grader!”
“I’m the best at light magic in the north.”
Yoneth snorted and shook her head.
A smile naturally appeared on Adelt’s lips at that confident look.
“Actually, I got a letter from Baron Sarhan to the southwest of here. I want to get along with the Waldfeld family, but he asked me if I could make arrangements.”
“Baron Sarhan? How old are you?”
“We don’t have much power, but we have a lot of money. If we get the cooperation, we won’t have to worry about military funds for a while.”
“okay? Then I hope the Count will take care of it. I will leave that part up to you.”
“All right.”
Adele smiled and nodded.
Northerners had the impression that they were rough and violent, but this man named Yones was cheerful and ferocious.
In the meantime, Adelt has been working hard to build a friendship with Yoneth, which has earned him considerable trust.
“I have to go to the academy soon, so I can’t afford to worry about that.”
“yes? To the academy?”
“Because we have to demand that those responsible for fabricating Sister Theodora’s death be released.”
“Ah, that’s it… … .”
“Actually, it’s not really that important.”
Death of Theodora Waldfeld.
This is the reason the Waldfeld family invaded the West.
But it seemed to be just a superficial justification.
“It’s just a formality. We have no intention of fighting the academy either.”
“Does Mikhail-sama think so too?”
“Well, what about Mikhail… … .”
Yoneth wiggled his tail.
It was a part that shouldn’t be touched carelessly, so Adelt hastily changed the topic.
“By the way, aren’t you going to bring Confucius Gort with you?”
“It should be discussed with Gort. Actually, I told my subordinates to contact them… … .”
When we were talking so casually.
Suddenly, a voice came from below.
“Yones! I just got the news!”
“What’s going on?”
“At the academy… … !”
It was a very urgent voice.
“The swordsmen from the academy have defeated the 6th unit and are approaching this way! It seems that there are at least three professors who have reached the peak level… … !”
“… … !”
Hearing the unexpected words, Yoneth and Adelt swallowed their breath at the same time.
* * *
The subjugation squad from the academy advanced towards the fortress of the poleis family.
When they encountered the 6th unit of the Waldfeld family during the march, they launched an attack without hesitation.
It took about 50 minutes to destroy the 6th unit.
The power of the Academy was strong enough to destroy a unit of the Waldfeld family in less than an hour.
Besides, the academy wasn’t even putting its full force into it.
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Many of the top professors, such as President Aldbout and Kaleon Ignias, were still staying at the academy.“Professor Caleon is angry. Why didn’t you join the subjugation squad?”
As Valentiano opened his mouth during the march, Yoles answered from the side.
“I can’t help it. It would be difficult if Professor Kaleon came to the fore and turned into a battle between the Ignias family and the Waldfeld family.”
This war was forced by the Academy to stop the ambitions of the Waldfeld family.
So, Caleon, the head of the Ignias family, was right to step back.
“Professor Calleon defeated Henry Lancaster the other day. If Professor Kaleon even defeats Mikhail Waldfeld, many things will come out… It’s better to have them wait in the back this time.”
It was Professor Achilles from the North who said that.
Valentiano, Joles, Achilles… These three were the top-level advisors that the academy put in this time.
As with the Lancaster family, three high-class swordsmen were put in, with the difference that they brought in a lot of Academy graduates.
“Ah, I can see the fortress of the Paulice family.”
Achilles raised his head.
A huge wall was visible in the distance.
“Then I will take the lead this time.”
“Achilleon, are you okay? There may be some familiar faces.”
“Haha, don’t worry.”
A native of the North, Achilles was originally close to the Waldfeld family.
That wasn’t enough to say that he was paying allegiance, but he was now completely separated.
“I think that other northern professors will also give the Waldfeld family a shot this time.”
“is it?”
“Yes, everyone has suffered a lot from the Waldfeld family. There is a lot of enthusiasm.”
After saying that, Achilles grinned.
“Of course, the most ambitious is Heinrich Agrippa.”
“Heinrich… Come to think of it, I was training in your class right now.”
“Yeah, it seems like they are trying hard to make a big achievement this time.”
“Hmm… … .”
At that moment, Yoles, who had been listening quietly, opened his mouth.
“Heinrich will have a strong desire to catch up with Ernas. Ernas did a great job in the subjugation of Archbishop Arteklas a while ago, so this time, he must be clamoring for more achievements.”
“Well, then you would have no choice but to grab Joneez Waldfeld with your own hands… I don’t know if it’s possible for Heinrich.”
Valentiano patted his chin and murmured.
“By the way, I don’t know about Ernas. I’ve been contacting you saying you’ve captured a reconnaissance unit, but… … .”
“If it’s Ernas, you don’t have to worry too much.”
Yoles said as he looked at the citadel in the distance.
“Maybe they have arrived before us and are waiting for us.”
* * *
“Damn, how did this happen!”
Seeing Yoneth being annoyed on the wall, Adelt was engulfed in anxiety.
“Yo, Yones-sama, wasn’t the Academy not actively participating in this matter?”
“Yeah, everyone expected that. But why such an army of this size… … .”
Of course, the number itself is more than Yoneth’s troops in the Fortress of Polais.
However, all of the troops mobilized by the Academy will be Graduates.
Even saying that there are at least three professors who have reached the peak level… The academy’s overall strength is far superior.
“It is said that the 6th unit was destroyed in an instant… Aren’t we supposed to call in units that have been dispatched to other areas?”
“It is already late. It’s because we figured it out too late.”
“Didn’t you also send out a reconnaissance unit to find out what’s going on in the Academy?”
“It must have already happened. shit.”
Watching Yoneth spit out abusive language, Adele swallowed saliva.
“Wait, are you okay?”
“For now, we need to use this fortress to defend as much as possible.”
Yones said with a frown.
“Looking at the situation, ask the main camp for reinforcements… Either retreat or have to.”
“Huh, retreat?”
“Leave this place and head towards the main camp.”
“Yo, Yones-sama, then how do we… … .”
Adelt tried to ask a question urgently, but Yoneth refused to answer any further.
Seeing Yoneth starting to prepare for a siege while giving instructions to his men, Adelt was engulfed in anxiety.
‘Damn, if this happens and the Waldfeld family retreats, leaving only us Paulis behind… … .’
If the Academy captures this citadel, what will happen to the Polaris family?
It was not easy to predict.
‘When we retreat to the main camp, should we follow? No, let’s say that… … .’
With a sense of desperation, Adelt walked up the wall.
I had to find a way to live somehow, so I thought I would have to go down to the castle and discuss it with the vassals.
‘Be calm. You don’t need to be too anxious. This is an impregnable fortress. Even if the Academy brought in top-notch swordsmen, the fact that the Waldfeld family’s troops are here so it’s not going to be easily captured… … .’
When I was going down the stairs convincing myself like that.
Adelt realized that he couldn’t see the soldiers around him.
‘What happened?’
When I was looking around with an ominous feeling.
Suddenly, I felt a cool sensation on the back of my neck.
“Adelt Pollice, right?”
“… … !”
Since when was it?
An unknown young man was holding a sword at the nape of Adelt’s neck.
“I need the signet ring you’re wearing to operate the gate’s opening, and I’d like you to lend me some.”
“… … !”
Someone from the academy had already broken into the citadel.
Realizing that, Adele felt goosebumps all over her body.