CHAPTER XIX
There was a strange atmosphere inside and outside the Haken Gate, and the shadow of war had been hanging in this small place, and at both ends of the gate, Liberal's soldiers and the Empire's armored troops were all ready to go.
"I always feel like a nasty atmosphere... Estelle looked around, everyone's face was full of nervousness, and she couldn't help but silence her originally cheerful and optimistic.
"This is war. And this is still a situation where there is no war, and if it really starts, no one will be better. Ike said casually.
"I'm so sorry you said it so easily."
"Hah... After all, it's not the first time I've seen it. Joshua didn't have one. ”
"No, I don't want to come again if I can." Joshua smiled silently, but there was no shadow in his eyes, but a simple answer.
“。。。。。。 Huh"
"Everyone." Kross finally persuaded General Morgan to hurry towards the crowd, "Then please everyone." ”
"Then let's get to work." Ike jumped out of Patil Matiel's hands. "Ling, you and Patil Matil go to the key position, and hide first."
"I know~"
"So, Joshua, go?" Ike glanced at Joshua and walked over to Kross.
"Huh? What's going on? Estelle looked at the orderly crowd with an inexplicable expression, looking at a loss.
"Astelle." Joshua tugged at the hem of Estelle's robe. "Although the outbreak of war is unlikely, for the sake of safety, you still stay here with everyone. With Ling here, it should be very safe here. ”
"Hmm~ Leave it to Ling~ Estelle will be fine." Ling nodded confidently.
"Please, Ling."
"I don't want it! Estelle interrupted the conversation, and I'm with you too! ”
"Ike and I, as Kloss's bodyguards, must keep her safe. It's dangerous there! ”
"Don't do that!"
"You'll just let her go." Ike interjected on the side, "Since the next queen of Liber is here, even if you care about face, you won't start a fight at this time, let Estelle see the battle, maybe it won't be the only time I'll see it in the future, after all, the turmoil of this era has begun." Ike said with a bit of a gloom. It was supposed to be more appropriate for Ling to go with me, but she was already known, and Patil Matiel was too conspicuous. Ike said, looking around suddenly, "Wait, why didn't you see the El Seyu?" ”
"I don't know." Estelle shook her head, "He flew away when he came around." ”
“。。。 Looks like someone is going to play tricks again... Ike suddenly muttered, "I knew that guy was here, what would I do... ”
"What did you say?" Estelle didn't know why.
"It's nothing, at this time, the one who drove the shock weapon away, thinking about it, is only that annoying guy." Ike shrugged. Keeping up with Kloss.
"You're going to follow me." Joshua said very solemnly.
"No problem." The two looked at each other and smiled, and walked up holding hands.
。。。。。。
"Oh? It seems that the negotiation is a substitution. It looks like he's a pretty noble person... "In front of the many Imperial tanks, a one-eyed soldier who looks like a general stands in front of everyone.
"Fortunately, my name is Kolotia von Osireth, the granddaughter of Queen Alicia of Liberal, and she was just made the next queen a few days ago." Kross replied in a calm but firm voice.
“!! This, this is really disrespectful! The soldier looked at Kross in surprise, and hurriedly bowed his head and saluted, "Sykes Fandel." Lieutenant General of the 3rd Division of the Erebonian Imperial Army. ”
"You count... I've heard of it for a long time. Kross was slightly startled, then regained her composure.
"That uncle, is he famous?" Astelle whispered.
"Of course, it's 'one-eyed' after all. I dealt with him when I was in the association, and although his martial arts were weaker, he was still very good as a conductor. Ike nodded.
"He's one of the most famous generals in the Empire." Joshua nodded in reply.
"Hey, I didn't expect to send him out. Looks like the Empire really wants to go to war. Even if you don't fight, you probably have to take advantage of it. Ike looked at the army critically, "Joshua, let you rush at you, can you catch or kill Sykes in the first place?" ”
"If you can suppress the four chariots around him, it should be possible. Not knowing the power of his guards, though. ”
"Call Kim too, I'll be in charge of suppressing the four chariots. That's what happens when the war starts. Ike glanced over at Kim.
"Hey, wait, why are you already acting like you're going to go to war, and will it cause a dispute between the two countries if you make such a move?" Shelazadeh reminded loudly.
"Disputes?" Ike gestured to the group of chariots, "When they're ready, it's not a matter of dispute." Taking control of the situation before you're ready is the best thing to do, and it's the least bloody. Once the war starts... ”
As Ike spoke, there was a whisper between the two sides, and a man in a blonde military uniform stepped out of the chariot group.
"Huh?"
"Won't you?"
"How is that possible?"
"Ogua?"
"Olivet?!"
Everyone couldn't help but be taken aback and looked at Olivet who walked out.
"Fortunately, Princess Kolotia, I am Olivet Leezer Arnoor, son of Emperor Erebonia Yukent."
"Son of the Emperor?! That's not ... Prince?? Estelle whispered.
"You just found out?"
"Ike, you know?" Everyone looked at Ike in unison.
"I don't know."
"Cut~"
"I don't know, but I know he's from the Empire." Looking at everyone's disdainful eyes, Ike replied unhurriedly, "I just thought it was a spy or something, but I didn't expect it to be a prince, oops, such a cheeky prince really deserves to be born in Erebonia." ”
"But what is he doing now?" Estelle wondered.
"We have sent the next queen out to negotiate, although Sykes is famous, but now is not a situation that a lieutenant general can face. If you can't say it, you may not be able to jump over the wall in a hurry, whether it is for the benefit of the empire or for negotiations, it is reasonable, as a prince, he has to stand up. Ike replied, "Well, it's just his words, the war shouldn't be fought." ”
"You're confident in him." Estelle looked odd.
"If it were you, I'd be worried. Although Ogua looks prodigal, oh no, it's a little ****, but his brain is better than you, Estelle. Ike said earnestly.
"You have to take care of it!"
"And I bet your stinky daddy must be sneaking out there somewhere to peek, which is probably something that these two men have discussed. Set up a flag to slap people in the face in seconds. Ike's ears twitched and he looked up at the sky. A huge airship shadow suddenly appeared from the clouds and appeared in everyone's sight.