Only a few people can speak Elvish. It’s hard to even find someone to teach you.
Thanks to this, the count was able to get over it even if he openly shouted bullsh*t. Except for Luke, who could already speak Elvish.
“Your Excellency, what will you do?”
“You have to teach them the subject. I’ll take what you give, but why do I have to give up my skills!”
“It is as you say.”
Everyone shook their heads in unison. Hwasubun was in front of my eyes, but even if they gave me a lot of gold bars, it wasn’t a situation that would fill my eyes.
The Count stepped forward and shouted proudly.
“I must have said it many times. I will release all the prisoners, including your son, if you show me the magic tool making skills.”
“Say something that makes sense!”
The elven aristocrat shouted at the words of the white porcelain as if in a fit.
“Magic tool production technology is not that simple! Even if you teach me, do you think you can reproduce it!?”
“Then I can teach you. Why are you hesitant to hand over a technology we can’t even use?”
“this guy… … !”
As the count smirked, the elven nobleman gnashed his teeth and glared at him. Luke could guess the elf’s intentions.
‘I’m afraid Even if you can’t use it right away, you’ll understand it after decades of research.’
Elves are a declining race. Even so, it is thanks to its superior magic and technology that it can endure without being pushed away by humans.
But what if some of them go completely over? Human forces could grow enough to put a knife through the tip of an elf’s jaw.
‘Well, the Count is a human being and just wants to have a goose that lays golden eggs.’
When the elf didn’t answer, the Count clicked his tongue and shook his head.
“If you refuse this time, there’s nothing you can do about it. I will take your child back.”
“You son of a b*tch! The warehouse in your castle will explode with just the magic tools you already handed over! The seven families are on the brink of bankruptcy! But you’re not going to let anyone go!?”
“You talk stupid.”
Seeing the enraged elf, the count laughed.
“Magic tools are the price to keep your children alive, not the price to release them. bankruptcy? Then we have to kill the children of those who can no longer supply magic tools.」
The eyes of the aristocrat of the elves were bloody, and a sound came from the mouth of the son of the elf who was behind bars. Eldira also clenched her fists as if the skin on her hands would tear.
Luke gripped Eldira by the shoulder.
“Shh, stay still.”
“… … .”
“If you step out, it will be more troublesome.”
Eldira shuddered with rage, but her head hung down. Luke also understood Eldira’s feelings.
No matter how much you hold on to the leash, you openly crush me like that. The Count continued to shout without being stunned by the elf’s gaze.
“Are you dissatisfied? Then will you fight me? I’m not going to fight this army!”
Five flags, countless knights, and far more troops than ever before. The eyes of the elven noble shook at that sight.
No matter how many elven warriors slaughtered ten, that number was too many. It’s dangerous enough to stick head-on without hostages.
Seeing the elven aristocrat say nothing, the count smiled with satisfaction.
“The next time you come, prepare three times as many magic tools!”
“What!? They say it’s already on the verge of bankruptcy… … !”
“So what do you mean? If you can’t prepare, I’ll kill one person as an example!”
It was half an ultimatum. A declaration that if the technology is not released until the end, someone will be hanged for real.
The elven aristocrat’s face turned pale as if he hadn’t expected to go this far. The Count snorted and turned his back.
“dismissal! How did the negotiations go?”
“I’ll try to arrange it until next time, so I’m asking for time. They realized they had no chance against this force.”
“Oh oh! As expected!”
Children from other families cheered at the natural lie. For them, it was a very good result.
“Okay, everything worked out, so let’s go back and toast…” … .”
“Son, I ask you!”
At that time, a shout erupted from the elven aristocrat.
“Tell me honestly, no lies! Are you afraid of death!?」
“Why, why are you like that?”
“What are you talking about now?”
The soldiers who couldn’t understand the words looked at each other in bewilderment, and the count distorted his face in embarrassment.
“What are you doing all of a sudden!”
“Answer me!”
Despite the Count’s protests, the elven nobleman did not stop shouting. The elven aristocrat inside the cage glanced at Eldira with shaky eyes.
And after a moment’s hesitation, he took a breath.
“Fear belongs to the weak! But how could you say that to me!?」
His voice is hoarse, probably because of his long prison life. However, it was a voice that no one here could not hear.
“Imras, son of Tigreon, is not afraid of death! Especially if it’s for the sake of the elves!”
“shut up! Shut up!」
The Count kicked the barricade so that there was a bang. But after all the words were delivered. Tigreon, an elven aristocrat, said with trembling eyes narrowly.
“Please, Archduke.”
As soon as the brief words were finished, the surrounding forest shook. Whenever a sizeable army moved, a ringing vibration shook the surroundings.
And after a while, elves started popping out of the shadows.
“Eh, there are more elves!”
“You’re wearing armor!”
An elven army roughly equal in size to a human army. That alone was intimidating, but the armament wasn’t normal either.
The armor he was wearing was superior to that of a knight of a fairly large family, and his weapon was sharp enough to cut through steel at once.
The sight of such an army of elves moving as one body was like a nightmare to humans.
“You have a wonderful son, Tigreon.”
In the meantime, a man appeared riding a white horse. Due to the nature of elves who do not age well, their faces looked young, but they could not hide their age.
“His Highness the Grand Duke.”
“Dae-duke!?”
The Count freaked out and stepped back. If he was the grand duke, he would in fact be the king of the elves who ruled over the west.
Eldira’s father and the Grand Duke of the Sword, Arathion, looked at the Count coldly.
“You roamed my territory like a rat.”
“… … !”
The soldiers stared at the Archduke in amazement at the fluent imperial language. That arrogant elf can speak human language?
The most surprising among them was, of course, the Count. The Grand Duke spoke without regard for the reaction of those around him.
“It’s a hostage situation even with that army. The vulgar nature of human beings can not be helped.”
“Oh, no… … !”
“Do you have any excuses? tell me.”
The blood drained from the count’s face. It wasn’t because of sarcasm. Knowing how to use the imperial language means that everyone now listens to conversations.
The lack of communication could no longer be wielded as a weapon. The only way is to attack without talking.
‘But if you do, this side will be annihilated… … !’
The opponent is the elite led by the Archduke himself. Among the elves, the central army was exceptionally strong, and the quality of their equipment was overwhelming.
Even if you fight with a castle, there is a possibility of being captured, but you spin? It was like an act of suicide.
‘Shall we use a hostage?’
The Count glanced at Imras, who was imprisoned behind bars. But looking at the conversation I just had, it didn’t seem like it would work.
I would do my best to save the hostage as much as possible, but it was obvious that if the situation went badly, I would give up and attack.
Looking at the hesitant Count, the Grand Duke spoke coldly.
“It’s fine if you don’t have anything to say. I’ll capture you and trade you all the hostages. All-army giant.”
When the signal from the Archduke fell, the elven army took charge in unison. The moment when the Grand Duke’s mouth was about to open in an imminent situation.
“Stop!”
Luke jumped forward.
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‘Duke Arathion!’
Luke opened his eyes and looked at the Archduke. The people around him were frightened, but it was the best possible scenario for Luke.
Luke turned around and met eyes with his vassals. Since yesterday’s story had already been finished, no one was taken aback.
Luke’s eyes, which had been looking around his vassals, turned to Ray.
‘Please do the work while I’m gone.’
‘Yes, lord. Please pay attention.’
After briefly exchanging glances, Luke rode his horse and ran forward. Eldira, clinging to her so as not to fall, murmured in a daze.
“I really didn’t think my father would come!”
“Do surprises later. Do you remember the conversation we had yesterday?”
“I don’t mind deceiving my father, but I can’t help it.”
“Okay, then let’s go to the operation.”
Luke quickly finished the conversation and stopped between the armies on both sides. And then I shouted as loud as I could.
“Everyone stop!”
At once, everyone’s eyes were focused on Luke. The Grand Duke was the same. Luke tossed the hood over Eldira.
A scream echoed among the elves who confirmed Eldira’s face.
“Eldira!?”
“Princess!”
When some of the elves lost their temper and tried to run away, Luke quickly thrust the blade into Eldira’s throat.
“Back off, elves! If you want to preserve the life of the princess you hold dear!”
“You dare!”
It was too young to live in the eyes of the Grand Duke. The look in his eyes seemed like it would kill him at any moment, but on the contrary, all the elves stopped moving.
Luke looked back at the count and shouted.
“Your Excellency, lead your army and retreat!”
“What?”
“If we stick together here and now, we will be annihilated! Doesn’t His Excellency know that too!”
It was as Luke said. Waging a war here is the worst option. If there were valid hostages, it was best to retreat while buying time.
Even in the urgent situation, the count’s head was complicated.
‘That elf was the grand duke’s daughter? No, if you knew that, why didn’t you tell me? With what intention… … !’
The unpleasant feeling of being played by someone else’s plan rather than your own. But the time to think was too short.
“Your Excellency, there is no time!”
“B-Sir Bruno!?”
“My lord is buying time! You don’t know what will happen if we don’t withdraw now!”
Bruno bit his lip in anger and shouted. Drops of water from the canteen dripped on her cheeks like tear marks.
“Go, come on! You must go now!”
“Ha, but isn’t Sir Luke your lord?”
“This is the command of the lord. If that’s the case, only the knights will follow!”
As if indignant, Bruno lowered his head and shook his shoulders. All the knights became solemn at that appearance.
Loyalty to follow the command of the master even while feeling helpless. Isn’t this just a sample of the article?
Bruno did not stop there and looked at Ray.
“The same goes for Sir Ray. Sir Ray, isn’t it?”
“yes. That’s right.”
“… … ?”
In an instant, Bruno’s shoulders twitched and the solemn atmosphere was shattered. The knights looked at Ray with blank faces.
‘It’s strange, Lord Ray, is your usual way of talking like that?’
‘Somehow, it seems like you’re talking forcefully… … .’
While the knights were stunned, Bruno touched Took Ray with his foot.
‘If you can’t act, just make a sad face.’
‘… yes.’
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Ray closed his mouth and twisted his face. The knights who saw that face were startled once again.
‘Are you angry?’
‘It looks like he’s crying… … .’
‘What kind of expression is that?’
I think it was acting in my own way, but it was hard to recognize because the expression was bizarre. Bruno exclaimed coldly before anything else could be heard.
“Your Excellency, there is no time!”
“Ah, I see. All troops retreat!”
At Bruno’s urging, the Count came to his senses and shouted. They say that Luke is blocking them now, but it was a confrontation that could last forever.
Strange or not, it was necessary to retreat hastily. Even retreat would be difficult if the elven armies surrounded the left and right.
“retreat! All troops retreat!”
“Don’t let Sir Luke’s sacrifice be in vain!”
Seeing the human army recede, the elves gnashed their teeth. I could have destroyed it here, but I had to open my eyes and let it go because of Luke!
Some of the troops tried to sneak, but every time Luke noticed like a ghost.
“I would have told you not to move! Isn’t the princess’s life worth it?”
“You damn human!”
In the end, the elven army couldn’t budge because of Luke’s gaze. Confirming that the Count had gone quite far, Luke whispered to Eldira.
“Hey, try acting too. You decided to do it.”
“Is it really necessary in this situation? I think it will be enough even if I don’t come out.”
“It’s enough for the elves to chase you to a distance where only your voice can reach them. It takes a long time for the troops to retreat.”
“Um, got it.”
It was Eldira who had kept her mouth shut because of the setting that her tongue was cut off. Now that the human army is far away, it won’t matter if you shout.
As I had discussed with Luke, I shouted as mournfully as I could.
“father! Do, come, share, ten, o’clock, five!」
“… … .”
“… … ?”
Luke kept his mouth shut, and the elves tilted their heads. It’s strange, did the Princess originally say that?
Among them, the grand duke’s face became grotesque beyond words. Luke sighed and murmured.
“You just shut up.”
“why!?”