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surprise (2)
“It’s a surprise! It is a surprise attack from the Penetian New Kingdom!”
As soon as we arrived at Lister’s camp, we heard such a cry.
“Everyone, raise your arms!”
– Sreung, Sreung!
“Do what you train! Keep calm and move fast!”
“Yes!”
I stopped with a stunned look on my face, supporting Prince Sedric, who was half awake.
Sir John, who was holding Ga-in, also had a hard expression on his face.
The sound of the sword being pulled out from all directions resounded, and the torn voices piled up layer by layer.
Knights and soldiers rushed out from all directions and rushed to somewhere.
The horses were also moving in line. Clap, Clap, Clap! The sound of the armor moving was harsher and cooler than ever.
The father staggered and shook his head.
I quickly lowered his hood and took off his mask.
His sculptural face grew pale.
“Hey, let’s go to His Majesty…”
“no. First you have to go to the barracks and rest. It’s a trade you’ve been through with black magic. That’s why it was so toxic.”
I tried to explain it as calmly as possible.
Then he narrowed his eyes and looked down at me. Yeah, that would be hard to believe.
You wouldn’t have even seen black magic in Lister. I was a beginner too!
“Get away! Get out of here!”
“Oh my God, His Majesty the Crown Prince is back!”
“Get out of the way! His Majesty and his close friends are back!”
“Oh my God, what is all this!”
The knights who found us belatedly became contemplative.
Anyone can see that the prince’s complexion is bad, Ga-in is not even conscious at all, and both of them are dripping black liquid from their mouths.
Besides, Sir Johann Haines, the sage, had a bloody right arm from what he had fought.
It was natural to be jealous as a group.
The new beast, Lofi, jumped out of the prince’s arms and hid somewhere.
It seemed uncomfortable in a crowded and crowded environment.
“Evelynn is going to turn over. Deliver the word to His Majesty and call the healing priest, come on!”
“You have to tell David too!”
“All right!”
“Oh my God, Christel!”
From the end of the street where barracks were lined up, Isabelle with a face white like a blank sheet ran up to her.
Next to them were the excited red panda three musketeers.
I welcomed Ga-in’s family while embracing the Aemuldanji that were rising up in my arms.
The black eyes looking at her daughter seemed to break at any moment.
“Marquis, what happened to this? How about my child, my daughter…!”
– Hey!
“Okay, my brother is fine. I was struck by black magic. It is said that enough ether has been given, and if you let it rest comfortably, the body will be purified. I heard that black dregs are also a process of removing toxins. Don’t worry too much, Isabelle. You’ll be fine. By the way, what is going on here?”
‘Isn’t this a surprise?’ I hurriedly asked as I supported the Prince’s leaning body.
The guy’s dark hair obscured his vision like a omen.
Isabelle stroked her daughter’s cheek several times, kissed the back of her hand, and looked at me with a very sad expression on her face.
In an instant, I had a creepy feeling.
what?
“That’s it, in Mankrance…. There was a huge explosion in Mancrans. The exact number of casualties is yet to be counted, but according to the messenger… It is said that the damage is so great that even the remains of the Statia Rock Castle are destroyed. Our commanders are presuming it was a surprise attack from the new country.”
My mouth was wide open at the shocking news. Inje Boni, Isabelle was also wearing armor.
King Hanan’s white whip was attached to his waist, and from the other side, her warhorse waved its head and waited for battle.
While my tongue stiffened, the prince opened his mouth first.
“How many people have returned?”
I looked up at the boy’s side face.
And after a few seconds of silence, I understood what he meant.
Suddenly, my heart pounded ominously, and my vision went dark and bright again.
It felt like the whole world was spinning so fast and frightening.
A thin stream of tears ran down Isabelle’s cheek. ‘majesty······.’
“It is a message that the commander of the lieutenant guard and the marquis of Duem are seriously injured and are returning. I was told that both of them were unconscious. The other three commanders died on the spot…”
Her voice suddenly faded away.
Suddenly, I felt the ground beneath my feet swell.
The red pandas clinging to me were trembling.
*
The soldier who returned like that was on the verge of mayhem.
“Patient enters!”
“Priest, the emergency is here!”
“Move! Move! Prepare the anesthetic right now!”
The reason why it didn’t end up in a mess is because Frederic Lister existed here.
It was no exaggeration to say that the power of the empire comes from a solid order and system.
Everyone was working hard to fulfill their roles in their positions.
To return to the precious ordinary days.
“Ugh! uhhh it hurts hurt······.”
“We need more hot water! Close the curtains and prepare disinfectant scissors!”
“Save me, save me…!”
The crowd coming to the aid station was endless.
Most of the soldiers suffered burns and burns, and those seriously injured were moved to a nearby barracks where they could receive special care—primarily in a way to relieve pain—and perform the final sacraments of their lives.
I was constantly getting the smell of burning and blood, so it was something I had to get used to.
At the consideration of a commander, we were assigned a new tent facing the aid station.
The distance from the prince’s barracks to this place is considerable, but it was a measure prepared because excellent healing priests could not be attached to him alone.
Ga-in, who woke up a few minutes ago, was drinking only water like crazy.
As soon as Isabelle saw her daughter awake, she hugged her deeply and left for the front.
Those who could fight were mostly at the point of emptying the military base.
“Ah, the goal is ringing. It’s not a hangover of any kind. My head is heavy and I’m dying…”
“Eat a lot, Kristel. If you need anything more, just tell me.”
I answered with a tight bandage around Sir John’s forearm.
The man refused to take a break, but I kept mentioning Herrit (and Eva as a bonus) holding him back.
The prince, who was a magic swordsman, was also affected by the mana in his body, so his condition was bad until now.
I regained consciousness first, but I couldn’t get up from my seat.
David continued to check his condition, wiping his lips.
The deacons often walked back and forth to assist with nursing.
Everyone was terrified of the word black magic.
That was then.
– Falak!
“God, how!”
“There is no room there. this way! here!”
“Sir Elizabeth! Francois!”
Finally, I saw two dolls coming into our barracks.
I hurriedly got up from my seat and ran to the stretcher.
And he covered his mouth, which was about to scream.
François, whose face was bloodied, and his fine clothes torn to pieces, gave me a faint smile.
Fortunately, he seemed to have regained consciousness on the way.
However, the burns on the back were severe and the bleeding was not significant.
Sir Elizabeth was relatively intact except for the scratches, but her cheeks were so pale that her heart felt like it was going to sink.
Her tightly closed eyes didn’t even move.
Ga-in slipped out of bed and rolled over here.
I clinged to the knights escorting them.
“How, what happened? I haven’t heard a proper explanation yet. I’m sorry, but I’d like to ask you just one word. please.”
– Quiet, Quiet, Quiet
“Marquis Serenite…….”
The knight frowned as he looked at the red pandas holding their legs.
She, too, was covered in soot. The moment the chapped lips fall—
– Flutter!
“It has been Jim is the one to explain.”
Emperor Frederick appeared.
The priests, who had laid the patient down and prepared for healing, immediately bowed down.
Ga-in fell on the floor as it was, and I staggered in great amazement—it was not unexpected to see him appear.
If the adult hadn’t snatched the waist so sharply, the back of the head would have been broken.
He hurriedly pulled himself out and bowed his head.
“your majesty.”
“How is it…?”
The monarch asked with a voice heavier than ever.
Among the healing priests, the most experienced person posted the answer politely.
“The Marquis Duhem has severe burns even with the naked eye, but he has a professional priest, so if he endures the pain well, he can be completely cured. The bruise on the forehead doesn’t seem too deep either. It seems that the commander of the neighborhood guard will be able to tell you the prognosis by examining his whole body in detail from now on.”
“Both of them will have to be restored cleanly. François is no different than Jim’s left arm, and Elizabeth will be the pillar of the empire. If you need anything, let the prince know.”
“I will do my best to follow your orders.”
The priests bowed deeply and scattered to the beds.
The emperor looked at me for a moment, then strode towards his son.
David took a quick step back.
“Let’s see.”
“······mother.”
The prince slowly turned his head and looked up at his mother.
She smiled visibly, brushed her son’s hair, and kissed briefly on the forehead.
And he beckoned to Ga-in to get her back to bed.
After checking that the two men and women were lying neatly, this time, he invited me to my side.
I moved swiftly to set the soles of my feet on fire.
“Open your ears and listen, Serenite. Time is running out.”
“Yes.”
I quickly dried my face and opened my eyes.
I was the only one who could do anything on behalf of my friends right now.
And as I only realized now, the emperor was wearing armor for the first time ever.
Seeing the dark-red decorations and the protective gear glittering with gold, I realized how terrifying the situation is now.
Finally, the Sword Master, called the continent’s best sword, will participate.
“An unknown explosion occurred in the northern village of Mankrans. The epicenter was underground, and to be precise, it was the place where the remains of the paladin and the purple essence were found. According to survivors’ testimony, something resembling a canal was seen beneath the ground just before the sparks began to appear.”
“The waterway?”
“okay. He said he couldn’t confirm where the road was used. Another said the smoke was coming from there.”
“·················ogue.”
I looked at her with trembling eyes.
Her cherry-colored eyes were dyed dark with a similar feeling.
“If it exploded to the ruins of a rocky castle far north of the village, wouldn’t it be a waterway connected there?”
“I guess this body is like that too. It is said that the reagents obtained from the cellar of the castle are very similar to the essence flowing out of the remains of the paladin.”
As the Emperor answered, he chinked at François.
In an instant, I felt the blood draining out of my body. I hoped it would, but I really don’t think it will.
“It must have been that a coffin was buried under the ground to draw out the essence. It’s not difficult if you have a lab with that kind of equipment.”
“Then it must be the person who installed the explosives on the other hand. They destroyed the evidence and cut off the buds, fearing our tails would be trampled on by us.”
“But the explosion didn’t end there.”
“Yes?”
I blinked in surprise. The emperor’s husky tone became lower and more secretive.
“At the same time, there was a mesoscale explosion in the Statia Plains. Did you not see the scene when you came? There was no damage to our allies, but the death toll of the New Kingdom Army will be at least several dozen.”
“·················ogue.”
He looked at her with a puzzled look for a moment.
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On the flight, Sir John looked down, but I couldn’t check because I was taking care of three ill people at the same time.
Suddenly, a thought popped into my head.
But I couldn’t quite get it out of my mouth. Could a person have done that?
“They are trying to cheat by causing simultaneous accidents.”
“·················ogue.”
Eventually, my eyes closed tight. The idea itself was terrifying and terrifying.
You’re even taking the lives of your allies to cover your own teeth? Only for smoke?
“Don’t be shaken. Hwang Myung.”
tock. She tapped the tip of my nose lightly. Both eyes twinkled again.
“What happened to the salt swamp? There must be a reason why these guys are crazy.”
The emperor’s red cloak swayed secretly.
I made up the sentences by clearing my mind as much as possible.
“…in the basement of the fortress, a living experiment was being carried out to create a paladin. It was a deeper form than the Statia Rock Castle. There was an ‘Apostle’ who followed the ‘Master’, and those who volunteered for the experiment praised the Master like a god. He did not hesitate to say that he was the ‘incarnation’ of God. In addition, hundreds of bodies were immersed in clear water…”
For a moment, my stomach churned. After I shut my mouth for a moment, the middle-aged man’s eyes sharpened.
“Did you succeed?”
“no······. Even if they succeeded in embracing the special ether, the ‘side effects’ or ‘reactions’ seemed serious. Those who failed also died on the spot. They are weak in energy and smell bad. Their skin was stained dark purple and rotted white, and they all walked around wearing black robes and masks. They all seemed mentally unstable.”
“…you are very diverse.”
The grown-up let out a sentence like a sigh.
As we continued our conversation, the priests behind the scenes held their breath and continued healing.
François was staring at the ceiling with an expression of enduring pain as much as he could.
It was such a heartbreaking sight that it was hard to watch. A cold question flew in again.
“Have you secured the gift certificate?”
“······sorry. I went all the way to the place they call ‘Shinbang’, and just in time, there was a big explosion. The entire castle completely collapsed and turned into a tomb. Sir John was wounded while escaping from the scene.”
“·················ogue.”
“I am sorry, Your Majesty.”
I apologized with all my heart. The emperor was silent for a while.
He just took a long deep breath and looked back at us.
“It is not the fault of the little ones. It is not an easy fight.”
“·················ogue.”
“Make sure to stay here until Jim returns. Work hard for your close friends to recover, and work hard to bring order to the military base. The royal family is like the royal family, and the soldiers will depend on you.”
“······I’ll try my best.”
I clasped my hands and dropped my neck.
She tapped me on the shoulder a few times, looked back at my son one last time, and left the barracks.
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Oh He said that before he disappeared.
“I will leave my nephew as an escort. Eat well.”