June 19th.
The advance party led by General Kimble was half a day away from the capital.
I'd like to run like this, but given the battle, I have to rest my soldiers.
I had the uncomfortable feeling of stopping at the end of my eyes and nose until the capital.
"When you enter the royal palace, the Prime Minister will support you."Remember, once you're in, your safety is paramount!Don't let the defeat of the Kingsguard distract you and put your Majesty in danger.I just want you to remember that. "
There are separate orders for each unit, but the final goal is the same.
- Rescue Elias.
There is no point in sticking to the instructions given individually and delaying Elias's rescue.
General Kimble reminds everyone of the important things to know about tomorrow.
Count Cooper has a personal envoy.
This is because wearing the armor of the Royal Army makes us suspicious.
I'm sure you'll welcome General Kimble tomorrow morning at 1: 00.
How much less sacrifice could be made to defeat the Kingsguard?
“Don't be such a shameful copycat, like the day before your first family vacation!It's necessary for a soldier to rest his body! "
June 20th.
The next day, General Kimble, who was too nervous to sleep, rushed to the forefront, chewing down the yawn.
The sun has not risen yet.
General Kimble was thinking of arriving in the capital early in the morning and recapturing Elias while most of the Kingsguard were asleep.
"Stop!"
However, a checkpoint was soon to be erected at the king's capital.
The road was blocked by carriages and countless soldiers were hanging around.
The advance party can be stopped by a soldier who looks like a captain.
"Why is there a checkpoint here?"
General Kimble was unaware of the situation and puzzled.
The soldiers at the checkpoint held up their weapons and showed a stance that no one would come through.
Even though it is an overwhelming minority compared to the advance party, there is a willingness to never go through it.
"It may be dark, but I am General Leonard Kimble."I'll let you through if there's an emergency. "
"I can't! I've got an order from the Prime Minister not to let anyone pass."No matter how much General Kimble is, we can't let him through here. ”
"What! The Prime Minister!?"
- Count Cooper betrayed me.
General Kimble has the potential in his head.
I also sent a messenger the day before.
If I didn't betray you, I don't see the point in issuing such an order.
But first, I had to check.
"I sent a messenger to the Chancellor yesterday."
“We don't understand that.I can't get through here until I know if I can get a permit. ”
"We have to get through here right now!"I don't have time to check! "
(... let's do it!)
There were about fifty soldiers at the checkpoint.
Quality and quantity are not a problem in front of an elite advance party.
It won't take long for us to take the tactic of forcible breakthrough.
General Kimble decides that the sacrifice of the soldiers is unavoidable, even though the rescue of Elias is a supreme order.
"Wait a minute."
Matt, who was in a position where he could hear the conversation, broke up and entered.
Just as I was about to give the order, General Kimble sensed the order and felt stopped.
What's the matter?
"Are they acting on the orders of the Chancellor?"I can convince you. ”
"What about Baron Kirby?... I see." Try it. "
Matt can do what he can't do.
General Kimble felt complicated.
But now is not the time to act on personal feelings.
I decided to shut up and leave it to Matt.
Matt took off his helmet and stepped forward before the soldiers.
“Who knows who I am?”
"... I'd like to meet Baron Matt Kirby, Commander of the Knights of the Duke of Enfield."
"Yes, General Kimble is leading a force to rescue His Majesty Elias on the orders of Lord Enfield."
The soldiers at the checkpoint began to scream.
The Captain looked at Matt and General Kimble in alternating stares.
Obviously, I'm upset.
Did the Chancellor order us to stop Lord Enfield's troops?
"No... no, I'm not ordered!"His Majesty's forces, including Lord Enfield, were ordered to pass through! ”
"On behalf of Lord Enfield, the Commander of the Knights will vouch for General Kimble.Will you let me through? "
Hah, immediately!
The captain orders his men to clear the way.
Since the carriage was folded so that it could not be easily removed, it looked like it would be difficult to move.
But Matt and the others won't help.
I needed to save my strength for the upcoming battle.
"I haven't been informed by anyone like me, but something happened at the Royal Palace." Please hurry. "
"Yeah, I got it."
Matt turns to General Kimble.
My lord, let's go.
Yeah, that's right.
General Kimble replied, but not in a very strong voice.
It's because of what I thought of this situation.
"Baron Kirby, your soldiers seem to have a lot of trust."
--A word leaked out due to jealousy.
I know it's a situation I don't have to tell you, but I still keep it in my mouth.
But Matt, who was jealous, was flat.
On the contrary, he even smiled.
“I'm not trusted.Thanks to Lord Enfield.Moreover, if the General had given his name as an ally to the Prime Minister, he would have been able to go straight through.I shouldn't have been able to tell if he was on our side. ”
Oh, I see. That's what I mean.
General Kimble also realized that Matt wasn't just “popular with soldiers.”
We can't let Jason's people know we're gathering the Eliasians.
As a result, the information was exchanged within the company.
- The martial artist is a martial artist, and the civil servant is a civil servant.
Now, General Kimble doesn't know who Count Cooper stands for.
Then it's no wonder Count Cooper doesn't know who's on the side of the warlord.
As a precaution, I'm sure you ordered me not to let anyone pass except those I know.
I'm sorry, Baron Kirby.
“What can I do?
"No, nothing."
It was one of my sumo wrestlers.
Matt looked strange, but General Kimble only smiled and misled.
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I encountered another checkpoint near the King's City, but I broke through with Matt's face.
The inhabitants of the city were surprised by the sudden appearance of the army.
However, I didn't care about such things and ran all the way to the royal palace.
I saw the gate of the royal palace open.
It is troublesome to be able to close the gate.
Let's keep the momentum going!
- Commander in command.
To boost the morale of those behind them, General Kimble takes the lead.
"Eh, stop, stop!"
A gatekeeper tries to close the gate to prevent a group of suddenly appearing cavalry.
But General Kimble and his entourage broke in before they could shut down and cut through the soldiers.
"Those who stand in the way of His Majesty's rescue will be cut off!"Choose to fight the Kingsguard with us or die a traitor! ”
Stop the closure.
General Kimble has confirmed the incoming followers and communicated his intentions to the Gatemen.
And immediately, the horse ran to the prison tower.
"The rescue of His Majesty Elias!?" So, are you on our side?Um, General, please wait! "
The captain, who was entrusted with the gate, shouted, but it did not reach General Kimble.
Without being able to stand in the way of the cavalry that came in one after another, he was at a loss.
The royal palace was in turmoil.
Five thousand knights who appeared suddenly took control of the important places.
But strangely enough, the Kingsguard didn't fight back.
There was no sign of disobedience from the generals.
The pressure in the royal palace proceeded spookily smoothly.
The political section was reserved for the Marquis of Windsor, who was familiar with the aisles.
When they checked the Prime Minister's office, there was only one secretary.
Looks like Count Cooper hasn't joined the Agency yet.
"He belongs to the Marquis of Windsor.Is the Prime Minister still at home? "
No, I've been staying in the Royal Palace since yesterday.
The secretary was crying.
The Knight of the House of the Marquis of Windsor frightened him, so he took down his weapon and approached him.
"We are here to rescue His Majesty Elias."You're the Chancellor's secretary, aren't you?You don't have to be frightened.Our enemy is His Majesty Jason. "
The secretary notices that he is crying and wipes his eyes with a handkerchief.
“I'm not afraid of you.Your Majesty......, the royals...... "
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“What do you mean, what's this?”
Arriving at the Prison Tower, General Kimble expressed the feelings of those present.
Near the entrance, the body of the Guardian Knight was abandoned.
Originally, this scene was supposed to be created by the rescue team.
Someone got ahead of us, apparently.
Soldiers nearby will not respond to the arrival of armed cavalry in the Royal Palace.
He leaves his back on the wall and enters the room.
This is clearly an abnormal situation.
"Hey, ask me what happened here!"We're going in! "
Tell your men to check in and General Kimble will break into the Prison Tower.
I don't know what happened, but rescuing Elias is our priority.
I can't stop him until I know he's safe.
My men didn't allow me to run at the head because there was a battle.
The men entered first and carefully climbed the stairs.
"Hmm? Hey, wait! Who the hell are you!"
I can hear voices that I can't hear.
General Kimble's men attacked without a reply.
"Damn, he was a Jasonian traitor! Fight back!"
You are the traitors!
No! We are His Majesty the First!
Soon the battle stopped.
When General Kimble arrived, his men and the Kingsguard clashed.
"Then why are you not releasing His Majesty Elias?" Open the door! "
General Kimble questioned them.
Then, the Kingsguard Knights looked puzzled.
"Her Majesty is in a cell here."We were watching the Chancellor's orders not to escape. ”
Behind their explanation...
“Did someone come to help you? Let me out of here!"
---and I heard a young woman asking for help.
It sounded like Nicole's voice, even though it was screaming.
At least not Jessica's voice.
Perhaps what the Kingsguard Knights were saying was true.
"So, where is Majesty Elias?"Where are you!? "
Lord Elias was trapped on the top floor-oh, wait a minute!
Without listening to the description of the Kingsguard, General Kimble ran up the stairs with his breathlessness.
As I approached the room, I noticed the smell of blood drifting.
Your heart beats faster.
General Kimble stopped his men and put his hand on the doorknob first.
― ― Inside the room, the scene was as wide as I imagined.
Blood is splashing through the room, and the lacquer on the wall is dyed red.
It was probably because the flame or thunder magic was used.
Did you fight at dinner?
Dishes and food were scattered on the floor.
"Ahh..."
General Kimble squeezes his butt as if his hips were slipping out.
He was also a battle-hardened warrior.
I am used to seeing blood.
But I couldn't stand the sight.
His men are the same.
Instead of caring for General Kimble, he was stiffening his body by looking inside the room.
― ― The tragedy that happened in the room where Elias was.
That was enough to make me think that I didn't make it.
In the heavy silence, a sobbing voice begins to be heard.
There, the sound of footsteps rushing up the stairs mingles.
Your Highness, I'd like to see you about His Majesty Elias.
"It's about your Majesty..."
There's no Elias' body here.
Count Cooper could have rescued us earlier.
General Kimble has regained a little hope.
“I want to hear more about the situation. Tell him I'll be right there!"
(That's right, it's too early to decide it's no good.Let's check the situation first. It's not too late to despair.)
It wasn't just the battlefield.
Something unintelligible is happening in the Royal Palace.
General Kimble descended the tower, assuming he knew the situation first.