Kuro no Senki (LN)

Ralph leaned against the back of the chair and exhaled a deep sigh.

The Duke of Palatium moved and sent Leonhart to the battlefield.

Leonhart will kill Princess Tilia.

Then, with the help of the Duke of Palatium, we will crush the rebels who lost their flags.

It just didn't work out for me, but I finally got what I wanted.

Is it because I am relieved?

My body is heavy.

It's hard to breathe.

My chest hurts.

A nasty sweat comes out.

Awareness of death.

"... at least win"

Ralph murmured small.

Did the prayer go through?

Your chest is getting easier.

When I exhaled, I heard voices coming from the hallway.

And the footsteps.

Unexpectedly, the lieutenant jumped into the office.

"Ralph!

"What's that noise?"

"Hostile attack! The rebels are invading!

"What?

Ralph woke up.

"The walls have collapsed and smoke has risen from all parts of the Imperial Capital."

"What is the size of the rebels?

"Battalion size presumed."

"... I see."

Ralph stroked his chest down.

I thought the army dispatched to the southern border had been defeated, but if it was a battalion size, it was unlikely.

We sent in a separate team to take down Alford.

Damn it. How far are you going to get in the way?

At the same time, I had a similar feeling of relief.

It's a relief for seeing the end.

I've sent in battalion-sized forces.

It shows that the rebels have no leverage.

The Imperial Army is different.

There are only a thousand troops at your disposal, combined with the Knights of the Seventh Guard and the general army.

But there's the Duke of Palatium.

We can win if we stay below here.

"What are you going to do?

"Close the gates and consolidate your defenses."

"─!"

The lieutenant took a breath at Ralph's words.

"What are you surprised about? Out here, it's our victory.

"I understand, but the guards are desperately holding off the rebels."

"Guards?

Ralph answered unexpectedly.

I have not given such an order.

"Why are the guards fighting the rebels?

"Because it is their job to protect the Empire. I need help!"

"I don't need it"

"Fire is rising too!

When Ralph blocked his words, the lieutenant roughed up his voice.

Not out of anger.

On the left is a pleading expression.

He wants to save the guards and the Imperial Capital.

But...

This is ridiculous.

You can win by closing the gates.

And yet, why do we have to divide our strength?

"But if you don't do anything here, there will be trouble after the war....."

"When did you... start worrying about the aftermath of the war?

"Well, that's... no, I'm sorry"

The lieutenant admitted his fault by mouth.

Thinking about the aftermath of the war is more than a lieutenant's share.

How can you not understand such a simple thing at all?

"Close the gates and consolidate your defenses."

……

I'll give you another order, but the lieutenant won't answer.

She looked at Ralph with her eyes like she trusted her.

You could have punished him right here.

But I miss that time.

I came up with a useful way to use it.

"... build a defensive position in front of the castle gate and prepare for rebel incursions"

"─!"

The lieutenant opened his eyes to surprise,

That's not all.

My eyes are shining.

Build defensive positions and prepare for rebel incursions.

"What's the connection with the guards?

"I'll take care of everything. But we will not allow the rebels to infiltrate the castle."

The lieutenant took a big breath.

"What did you say?

"Hah! I will definitely meet your expectations!

The lieutenant stretched out his spine and raised his voice.

"Go."

"Hah! Excuse me!

The lieutenant saluted Ralph and left the office.

"... you idiot"

Ralph leaned against the chair and exhaled small.

That kind of deal was there more than thirty years ago.

Smack a big mouth and act without telling yourself what to do.

Then you get caught up in the surroundings and destroy yourself.

I put it aside because I thought it could be used quite a bit, but it was unlikely.

I really hate it.

"Cecilie!

"I'm going into the alley!

Cecilie screamed back at Jed.

My brother must be able to jump over the fence and kick the guards.

Hate, Cecilie is human.

I can't imitate a genius.

Enter the alley and circle behind the guards.

That's all I can do.

But there is also a problem.

Cecilie is not familiar with the geography of the Imperial City.

The geography of the boulevard and its environs makes sense.

But I don't know how the alley is connected.

The possibility of jumping into a trail and making the situation worse is not zero.

I was surprised to see.

Reflectively looking up, I saw a person.

He wears a cloak - an enemy.

Probably jumped off a building along the street.

Impersonating an outrageous image.

Cecilie lowered her posture and pulled the rope.

I want to avoid enemies.

That was my heart.

But the enemy stood straight behind Cecilia - up the horse.

The next moment I made myself stronger than I thought I would be.

"Hello! Long time no see!

"Mr. Verna!?

Cecilie screamed.

It was Verna who thought it was the enemy.

"Why are you here!?

"For this time, to the Imperial Capital..."

"Wow! Cecilie!

Jed intercepted Verna's words.

Looking next door, there was a girl behind Jed.

I recognize him.

A girl named Snow.

"Be quiet! Keep your head down or I'll cut your neck off.

"Cecilie! Cecilie!

Zide shouted at Snow's words.

Of course not. It's impossible to jump on a running horse without a sound.

Not to mention that the other person told me to cut my neck.

You don't have to be jealous to panic.

"Calm down! She's on our side!

"Am I on your side?

Cecilie shouted, and Jed regained his calm.

"That's why I told you."

Snow sharpened her lips.

It's a cute trick, but it feels dark somewhere in the back.

"Why are you here?

"I was lurking in the Imperial Capital."

"Then I'll ask you to show me the way!

Oops!

"Everyone, it's going to split left and right!

Cecilie screamed and jumped into the alley on her left.

Cecilie's squad jumps into the alley in two.

Kane saw it and immediately understood her intentions.

We're going to go through the alley and get behind the guards.

Should we continue ourselves?

No, I shake my head.

If you do that, there's no point in turning around.

Front and Back - We should distribute enemy consciousness and combat power in two directions.

"The Bow Cavalry stands by on the left, right and back, and Bruno and the others are the Bow Cavalry's escorts! The rest is about me!

Roger that!

One Horseman increases his speed and walks with Kane.

Looking next door, the cavalry smiled.

One of my front teeth is missing.

I've been a mercenary since I was a subordinate-sub.

"I don't think it's a good idea to follow us."

"I'll do it next time."

"So, what do we do?

I thought I'd scare the guards.

I see. That's a good idea.

Sab ripped out his teeth, laughed, and speeded up.

Losers and Kane also speed up.

You must have felt something strange.

The guards rushed to the fence with their spears.

It was spectacular that fifty guards lined up in a row.

Put your spear up! Their horses are tired! Always stop in front of the fence!

Old guards shouted and Kane choked.

I know very well.

Our horses are tired from running so far.

But the old guard is mistaken.

Just a little more, please.

Kane shouted, and the horse speeded up.

The fence is closing, the guards are closing in.

Closer enough to see you trembling.

"Now!

Kane and the others circled around the horse's neck and inverted it to draw a U-shape.

The old guard opened his eyes to surprise.

It's only natural that the opponent who thought they were coming in turned his back on the brink.

That's where you must have noticed Kane's thoughts.

She had a firm expression on her face.

Ssshh...

"Shoot!

As Kane shouted briefly, the bow cavalry threw an arrow.

Guards lined up in a row thought they were coming in. There was no way to stop the arrows.

The screams rose intermittently and the guards were silenced.

It was a chance to make a corner, but all of a sudden I gave you an order.

I couldn't defeat ten people.

"Yoo-hoo! Let's do it again!

Kane raised her voice and circled her head again.

"Coming again!

"Shield! Prepare your shields!

"I don't have a shield!

"Idiot! It's about the door!

The guards stood behind the fence with their shields - stacked doors.

Looking behind his shoulders, the battalion was approaching.

"Let's go!

The next moment Kane raised her voice, Cecilie and the others attacked from behind the guard.

The guard's response is delayed because he was paying attention to us.

"Uuuuuuuuu!

"Shit! Don't panic!

"Reinforcements! No reinforcements yet!

"I'm going to put out the fire! I can't do it right away!

"We're guards! Can you beat a warrior!

The guard shouted indiscriminately.

Some people panic, but many remain calm.

But it's not a level where you can handle it because you're calm.

One of the guards was right.

This is war gear. They're security gear.

The guards were attacked by Cecilie and fell apart.

All right, and Kane got off the horse.

"Back off the fence! I need your help! Bow cavalry needs backup!

As soon as I ran over the fence, my men came.

The battalion is approaching.

"Let's get the fence back!

"Got it!

"Got it!

Everyone tries to move, but the fence does not move.

No, I'm moving.

When you try to move one fence, the fence next to it also moves.

I looked at my feet in a hurry.

"Fuck you!

Kane screamed.

The fences were tied together by ropes.

Simple but effective.

It's a rope! Cut the rope!

Sab crouches down to cut the rope.

But I can't cut it.

In the meantime, the main unit is approaching.

The sound of the wheels approaching.

"I almost cut it!

"Uhhhhh!

Saab screamed, Bruno raised his voice and took over the fence.

Incredible power.

Bruno moved to the shoulder of the road and threw the fence down.

Can you do it? Kane looked around.

Bruno's and his men's activities allowed the main squadron - the wagon - more room to pass.

Clear the way for the battalion!

"Got it!

As Kane raised her voice, her men pulled down the guard and evacuated to the edge of the street.

Exhale.

This will allow the main unit to go through.

At that time...

"Holy shit!

A short scream rose.

When I saw the scream rising, my men were down.

No, it's not my men who matter.

Guards.

A guard who thought he was dead stabbed his men with a knife.

It doesn't seem to be a serious injury, but it's bad.

The next moment, Gaul's wagon passed in front of him.

The guards jumped in there.

The wheel engages the guard and the wagon jumps.

Ahhh! Someone shouted.

Kane feels the same way.

Please don't fall down.

Please hold it back.

But reality is heartless.

The wagon leaned heavily and lay down.

Further succession is involved.

It was not until he lay down that the street was buried in a wagon in an instant.

Each wagon is pointing in a different direction.

It's like tangled yarn.

How long will it take to get in line again?

We were supposed to attack before the castle gates were closed.

Cecilie's team has stopped moving.

What a mess!

"I know."

Saab slapped me in the ear and Kane looked around.

"Re-queue up!

Get out of there!

"You're the one who pulled back!

"What are you gonna do?

The upset is spreading.

It's not impossible.

The flow was completely stopped.

Kane stared at the guard who jumped into the wagon.

My skin is peeling off and my torso is getting bigger.

"... you did it."

"Hey, it's the guards."

When I threw up, Saab nodded with a mysterious look.

"What can I do?

"Calm down!"

When Saab asked, a loud voice echoed.

I smiled unconsciously.

The timing is too good.

Seeing her voice, Princess Tilia stood on the wagon.

"Not expected! Destroy the wagon here! Run for Alfilk Castle! Cecilie, secure the route to the castle! Kane, get off the horse and follow me!

"Can't we just go around on a horse?

"It's highly probable that there are other fences lined up."

Kane scratched her head.

Something outside is noisy.

The rebels must have invaded the Imperial capital.

Bethel threw his sleeve through the uniform and left the room.

The hallway was cold.

It is not popular and there are no condiments.

It was because I gave time to my servants and subordinates and gave them away to do something useful.

It was myself, my wife and about a hundred men in the Mansion now.

I like things even though I don't have anything to follow.

I go out with that in mind.

Then a knight, Simon Arden, approached.

"What's wrong with you?

"Hah, I have a favor to ask Prime Minister Bethel, no, Captain Bethel."

That's what Simon said, poking one knee.

I wouldn't be begging for time.

There is a strong light in his eyes.

It was the eyes that prepared me.

"May I ask why?

"Hah, I'm... no, I'm the Knight of the Guards."

Oh, yeah.

Bethel nodded and narrowed her eyes.

I remember when I hired Simon.

That was when Bethel was captain of the Knights of the Guards.

The Knights of the Twelfth Guard were weakened after losing many of their men in their parental enlistment.

So I ran an entrance exam and ran into Simon.

To be honest, I had no intention of recruiting him.

Even if I closed my eyes to the fact that I was from a lower aristocracy, I had poor academic performance.

Practical skills were not enough to reach the recruitment criteria.

It was the match that made the hiring decision.

He was overwhelmed by his opponent in the game.

But he didn't give up.

I didn't give up, I didn't give up, I just kept beating the attack and won.

I appreciated the illness of giving up.

"I would like to fight for Her Majesty as a Knight of the Guards."

"... I see."

I could tell when I saw it in my eyes that it was true.

Then why did Empress Tilia stay under Bethel when she flipped the flag?

I don't have to think about it.

I was afraid that I would make Betty's position worse.

Between his two feelings, he chose to go under Empress Tilia.

If Bethel wanted to keep herself, she could have been slashed and discarded.

"And I want to help my friends."

"Friends?"

"There's someone in the rebels who took care of me in military school exercises. If he hadn't helped me, I wouldn't have been here."

When Bethel murmured back, Simon smelled.

Kurono's figure passes behind his head.

I felt like I was thinking too much at my convenience, but I think that might happen.

No, that's what you should do.

"... there's no reason to stop. Go and get your share of the Knights of the Guard."

"Hah! I will fight shamefully in the name of the Twelfth Knights of the Guards!

Simon stood up and turned his heel.

Looking back at the signs, my wife stood up.

"... you"

……

Can I go alone? She felt as though she was being asked, and Betty lay down her eyes.

Gaul leads fifty men, followed by the Cecilies.

That said, I'm not right behind you.

This is the infantry, the opponent is the cavalry.

Whatever happens, there's a difference in speed.

Just try not to lose sight of it.

It is no wonder that there are people who have fallen behind.

Nevertheless, the number of footsteps that resonate from behind remains the same.

None of my men is deserted.

I must have taken it for granted if I was old.

Not now. My men are exhausted and moving their bodies with energy.

I'm doing something impossible.

It's all about opening up my child's future.

I'm proud to have men like them.

I want to be a man that they can be proud of.

When I thought about it, the horse's absence resounded.

Of course, I don't have a good feeling.

Move your feet with the utmost care.

The Cecilies split left and right at a distance of tens of meters to Alfirk Castle.

The sight opened and Gaul opened his eyes.

Castle Gate - Before that, furniture was stacked to draw a semicircle.

Barricade, no, defensive positions.

That's why the Cecilies ran away.

I didn't think he escaped.

The corpses of the Kintetsu Knight and the horse lay in abundance.

I tried to break through, but it didn't come true.

We retreated before the damage spread.

You're making the right decision.

If Gaul's in Cecilia's place...

No, I wouldn't have been able to decide to leave.

A jump bridge is descending behind the defensive position.

I can't see the drop lattice that's supposed to be behind it.

Breaking through defensive positions will bring us closer to victory.

They must have repeated the assault and increased the damage.

Suddenly, men in white uniform appeared behind defensive positions.

"Out of my way!

As soon as Gaul screamed, an arrow poured over him like rain.

Lie down aggressively, but scream intermittently.

Looking back, an arrow stood in his chest.

His men fell, and Gaul crawled closer to the ground.

"It's okay! The wound is shallow!

"Ha ha, right in the middle of your chest."

My men laughed without strength and coughed slightly.

Blood splashes.

"... Captain Gaul, I apologize for any inconvenience."

"That's not true. You've done well."

Shit, my men threw up and covered their faces with their hands.

"I wanted to open up my child's future, but I couldn't do anything... Damn it, damn it, once or twice, you can do exactly what you want."

"It's okay. We're one."

Gaul squeezed his men's hands.

Yes, it is.

They're one.

We share the idea of opening up the future for our children.

That's why I turned my back on the Empire.

I'm ready to die.

"Captain Gaul, already...."

Another subordinate shook his head small.

I stare at my dead men again.

He died with his eyes open.

With a mouthless expression on his face.

The back of your eye is numb.

My throat is tightened.

I get angry at myself for not being able to make death comfortable.

But we have to switch.

Now is not the time to grieve.

"What should I do...."

"Captain Gaul, I'm ready!

"Yeah, let me show you something!

"We don't fear death!

Gaul murmured and his men shouted.

My chest gets hot, but I can't.

Don't let emotions get in your way.

We can't afford to challenge our men to death.

Should we wait for the main team?

No, the enemy could be afraid when the main unit arrives.

If they close the gate, it's over.

How do I chew my lips off?

At that time...

Reinforcements! Prime Minister Bethel has come to reinforce us!

One of the enemies shouted and cheered.

Gaul almost screamed.

What a bad timing.

Wait, I'll think again.

Seal enemy arrows if you can bring them into turmoil.

We still have a chance.

View enemy defense positions.

There are about a hundred Kimikaze coming from the left.

Bethel is at the forefront.

Bethel pulled out his sword.

"Assault no no no no!

Bethel screamed and Gaul stood up.

My men also stood up.

Thank you very much.

Now you can connect your hopes.

But Gaul's expectations were betrayed in an unexpected way.

The enemy's reinforcements must have collapsed into the defensive positions.

Screams from enemy defense positions.

"What's going on?!

"I don't know!

"I betrayed you! Prime Minister Bethel betrayed you!

"Fuck off! You're the traitors!

"Hypocrite, don't crush me!

A battle between the Knights of the Kinsai begins.

I don't know what's going on, but it's our chance.

"Gauls! Assault, no, no, no!

"Uhhhhh!

Gaul and the others rushed toward the enemy defensive positions.

"The rebels are here!

"Shit, what's going on?

"I don't know! Shoot, shoot, shoot!

Arrows are fired from enemy defensive positions.

An arrow rubs through Gaul's side.

A short scream echoes from behind.

I suddenly feel like stopping my feet.

But Gaul chewed his lips and ran.

I'll never have this chance again.

"Attack Archers first!

"Protect the Archers!

The Kintetsu Knight raised a conflicting scream.

Disturbance - Two streams occur in the chaotic enemy defense positions.

It's the flow of trying to defend the archers and the flow of trying to fight them.

Unfortunately, the flow of trying to protect the archers is more dominant.

When the archers guarded the arrows...

"The jump bridge is coming up!

Someone shouted and the archer turned happily.

If you are in their position, don't look back.

Because there is a high probability of enemy manoeuvring.

But the jump bridge was really up.

The enemy commander is trying to cut off his men.

Despite the fact that there are still fighters.

"Oh no! We're fighting!

"Damn, I'm going to die trying to protect the gates!

"You can't do this! We're under attack from both directions!

The Kintetsu Knight screamed.

It's the worst development for them, but not yet for Gaul and the others.

Instead, it's a hoax.

The enemy took a break from the attack.

Gaul crossed the pile of furniture and jumped into the enemy's defensive positions.

Push back your enemies and head for the bridge.

The jump bridge has reached a height of about two meters.

Kick the earth and reach out to the bridge.

My finger is caught on the edge of the bridge.

"Captain!"

"Captain Gaul!

Leave it to me!

Gaul screamed back at his men and pulled himself up.

Slip into the body just before the bridge closes and roll down an almost vertical slope.

He was struck by the ground and stood up immediately.

The drop lattice at the back of the aisle was starting to descend.

In time!

Gaul kicked the ground.

Enemy! Archers!

At the end of the corridor, the guardian knight shouted, and the archers lined up.

And they fired arrows all at once.

There is no escape.

Cross arms in front of your face.

I couldn't help but try to avoid fatal wounds.

A shock penetrates the body, causing heat in the arms and chest.

"Oooooooo!

Gaul screams and runs.

There is no problem. Run through the aisle and dive through the lattice.

Defeat the soldier, drop the grid, and lower the jump bridge.

There was no problem, but I regretted it.

I regret that I should have practiced more if this were to happen.

Wife - Lara says she has a lot of evil thoughts.

When they pointed it out, they didn't let it go.

I am certainly susceptible to emotion.

But Chrono is at his disposal.

It is not convincing to say that there is more evil than he.

The shock runs again.

The arrow pierced his body.

There is no pain.

I feel a burning fever.

She remembers when Lara stayed with her child.

Now it's a joke, but I'm terribly depressed.

It was my first time and, frankly, I wasn't ready to be a father.

But after a while, the joy grew.

It was floating.

So I wrote to my mother without thinking about it.

I was still having a rough time with my father, so I wanted my mother to take it.

Judging by the result, my mother didn't give it to my father.

The letter from my mother said that the children born with the barbarians were not grandchildren.

I felt like I had been thrown into a desert.

If you calm down, my mother's reaction as a nobleman is absolutely right.

Even the nobles have problems with their personality.

It's not impossible.

Reasonably, I knew it, but my feelings were rough.

That's when I met Kurono again.

Congratulations.

Chrono must have thought nothing of himself.

But the words saved me.

I'm sorry, and Gaul apologizes in his heart.

I thought I'd risk my life for Chrono.

There is no lie in that feeling.

But I'm here with my father.

I am here to open up the future of my children.

I hated it.

Sometimes my child can't be celebrated.

You will now be exposed to tangible and intangible malice.

A thigh shock runs.

I fell over and managed to regain my posture.

Shock, shock, shock, shock.

There is no problem.

Run through the aisle and raise the lattice.

Defeat the soldier, drop the grid, and lower the jump bridge.

No problem, Gaul scratched the ground with his fingers.

I fell on the shock earlier.

I can only move my fingertips.

So, what's up?

Move your body with your heart.

Even if it's just a soul, eat it.

Cut through the future of your children.

I have a will.

Strong will.

You can fight the world.

But the drop lattice goes down.

I can only move my fingertips. I can't stop it.

The drop lattice goes down and a loud sound sounds.

It was as if the future of the child had been closed.

Tears spilled.

It was not enough to risk my life.

"... God."

Gaul prays.

No, I put my trust in God.

I didn't mind the devil listening to this wish.

In exchange for life.

I wanted the power to open up the future of my children.

God did not respond.

But there was light on the fingertip-index finger.

It's red light.

The next moment, the light burst.

Red light stretches from your fingertips to your arms, all over your body, coloring your body like barbarian war makeup.

Engraving - Finally activated.

"... Spirit, listen to my wishes. Victory for friends, future for children."

Red light overflows from the engraving.

The light covered Gaul's body and turned him into a bird.