Chapter 9: The Fortress of Likubarud
Pigalde: Freria's Stone has been destroyed......
However, it is not known where Runes's [Holy Stone] is hidden......
Petgald: Glenn ......
Volta ......
Go after the two siblings of Runes.
Take away the wrist chakra they have......
Glenn goes after Ereco......
Volta go after Ivrem.
Glenn: Yes......
Volta: Hmph...... Erech.
That woman is not bad either.
His older brother Iverem is not bad either......
It's more exciting prey than expected.
Blood, boiling.
Looks like it's going to be a great time.
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Pigard: Catherda......
Avi......
You go and smash the [Holy Stones] of the remaining countries......
Kaseda travels to the kingdom of Jahana......
Avi travels to Roston......
Destroy the taboo Sacred Stone they possess......
Avi: Hey, hey, hey...... Leave it to me.
So, I'll go and prepare for the defeat of Roston......
Kaseda: What! Let Lao Tzu go to Jahana?
It's really unpleasant.
For Lao Tzu, who is a mercenary, it is really an upsetting place.
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Pigalde: DΓΌssel......
You lead your army to Freria.
will lead the ...... of the Frelian Army
Ivrem killed......
Dussel: But, Your Majesty......
What are you going to do with the people of Runes?
Runes is now deserted, and the bandits have made it their lair......
Pigalde: Don't bother......
Dussel: But ......
Selena: Lord Dussel.
This is in the presence of His Majesty. So be sure to ......
Dussel: ......
Pigard: Selena......
You're in the imperial capital.
You'll be given ...... after that
Your task.
Selena: Yes.
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Dussel: Wait a minute, Your Majesty!
I'm sorry, but please answer me!
Pigard: ......
β¦β¦ It's really ridiculous.
Dussel: If it is a war with great righteousness, I will not hesitate to do it!
But now I can't accept it anyway!
To attack Runes for the sake of the national interests of Goulard, I understand!
But I've heard that now that Runes is unattended, the whole country has become extremely chaotic.
So what is the purpose of this war?
Pigard: ...... Dussel.
It was all my decision.
It's not your turn to interject yet.
Dussel: I had already made the decision to accept the punishment.
But I still have to say something!
Your Majesty, please think again!
Go on like this, too!
Pigalde: DΓΌssel......
You lead your army to Freria.
will lead the ...... of the Frelian Army
Ivrem killed......
Dussel: Your Majesty!
Pigalde: Didn't you hear?
DΓΌssel......
You lead your army to Freria.
will lead the ...... of the Frelian Army
Ivrem killed......
Dussel: ......
Got it......
Leone:......
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Soldier: General Kemp!
Captured the Frelian Pegasus Knight wandering around the outside of the fortress.
Tana: Let go, let go of me!
No to violence!
Kemp: Oooh oh......
That's a nice woman.
Woohoohoo......
Now it's fun.
Tana: I, I'm here to help Iverem.
If you do anything wrong to me, Iverem will never spare you.
Kemp: Woohoohoo...... I'm very happy with you.
Put her in jail.
Lao Tzu is going to spend the whole night asking her.
Woohoo......
Tana: Fowl, beast!
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Seth: That's the Likubarud Fortress.
An impregnable fortress that has guarded the territory of Gulad for many years.
It is said that in the past, not to mention taking it, it was not even successful in invading the interior.
Iverem: But it is impossible to launch an attack on Gurad without taking it.
Seth, how do you think the situation is?
Can it be captured with such combat power?
Seth: It's difficult, that's all I can say.
The location is on the enemy's side, and the number of soldiers in the army is also more than that of the enemy.
Iverem: But what about the human heart?
Seth: You mean the low morale of the Goulards?
Ephrem: Yes!
Because of the sudden attack of the Gurad Empire, we are now in a state of war with the Gurad.
But before it was an alliance...... It shouldn't be an intimate relationship above that.
Even if it was an order from Emperor Pigalde, people's hearts would not change so quickly.
For example, General Dussel, known as the Obsidian of the Imperial Triaders......
He taught me how to shoot.
If Dussel were the one I knew him......
He certainly did not want such a war.
He will definitely listen to what I say.
Seth:......
Iverem: And Prince Leon was my playmate when I was a child.
That guy has a weak personality, so he shouldn't be able to stop his father, who is the emperor......
He should have been as saddened by the war as I was.
Seth: Prince Iverem......
Iverem: There must be a lot of Imperial soldiers in the fortress who don't want to start a war.
If you break in quickly and take the throne, the rest of the people will be subdued.
Seth:...... Being overly optimistic is the enemy.
However, if you lead the whole army to attack from the front, it is a good strategy in the long run.
Ephrem: Erech has gone to the Holy Church of Roston to end the war.
I can't stay here forever.
We must break through here and stop Emperor Petrald who is stationed in the imperial capital.
Let's go!
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Imperial Soldiers: Enemy Attack! Enemy attack!
It's the Frelian Army!
The commander is Prince Ivrem of Runes!
Soldier: Runes...... What's going on.
My sister is still living with her husband in Runes......
Soldier: Even if it is His Majesty's order, why start such a war......
Kemp:...... Hey, hey.
Soldier:!
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Kemp: I can hear me.
Did you say anything against the war?
This is a sign of rebellion.
Soldier: Yes, but!
This war was opposed even by General Dussel......
Kemp: Dussel?
You're an accomplice of that coward?
Who is your commander?
You say, you?
Soldier: Yes...... Master Kemp.
Kemp: Hmph. Then you should get the idea, right?
You should be obedient.
Do you understand? Incompetent guys!
If you understand, go back to your post.
Anyway, you miscellaneous fish don't have any value of survival.
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Amelia: Wait, wait!
That's too much!
Kemp: What do you say?
Get your name in!
Amelia: Me, my name is Amelia......
I just came to this fortress today!
We are the soldiers of the Goulard, not the slaves of the generals!
Kemp: Oh......
Are you a woman?
Just you, a new recruit, dare to talk to Lao Tzu like this, it's not a small courage.
It seems that I have to give your body a good lesson on how to deal with the relationship between superiors and subordinates in the military.
Amelia: Hmm......
Soldier: Master Kemp!
The enemy army is approaching!
Kemp: Oh, that's a problem......
Waste, hurry up and configure.
Don't let the enemy approach Lao Tzu's throne.
For Goulad, a talented general like Lao Tzu is very important!
No one will care about you miscellaneous fish, even if you die!
For the sake of Lao Tzu's military exploits, you all go to the battle and die!
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Amelia: I, as a citizen of the Gulard Empire, started working hard for His Majesty and General Dussel......
However, this is the case......
That's not what I'm hoping for!
Soldiers: We, the soldiers, are just pawns in the hands of some amazing people.
You can only fight by obeying orders, and die by obeying orders......
Okay, go for it.
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Tana: Ahh......hh
Apparently he was coming to help Iverem and them, but he was caught......
That General Goulad always looked at me intently with obscene eyes......
Ah, please, Iverem come and save me......
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Kemp: You, you guy......
Is that the new recruit?
If you dare to betray me, don't think you'll be safe and sound.
Amelia: Even if you threaten me like this, I won't give in to you......
I'm not your prop!
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Kemp: W, what?
Damn! What are the rubbish doing?
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Kemp: How, how is that possible......
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Seth: Prince Everem, the rest of the enemy soldiers have surrendered.
Ephrem: Bring a captain.
Something to ask.
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Soldier:......
Iverem: If you don't want to answer, you can keep silent.
But if you want to end this war......
Please help me.
Soldier:......
β¦β¦ Want to know what?
Iverem: Why did the Gurad Empire invade Runes?
Soldier:...... I don't know.
The war began only after an order from His Majesty the Emperor.
What the prince thinks in his heart, we people will not understand.
Iverem: So, where is General Dussel now?
Soldier: In the Imperial Capital. General Dussel opposed the war from the outset.
For several days, he has been persuading His Majesty to ......
But His Majesty was not moved in the slightest.
Instead, he doubted his loyalty......
I heard that the general's own position is in jeopardy.
Iverem: Really......
Sure enough, Dussel......
He's the same teacher I know.
Ephrem: What about Prince Leon?
Where is he now?
Why didn't he stop his father......
The atrocities of Emperor Pigald?
Soldier:......
Heard......
It was none other than the Prince of Leon himself who proposed to His Majesty to start a war......
Iverem: You say...... What the?
What are you talking about!
I know Leone.
He hated war more than anyone else.
He would never do such a thing!
Seth: Prince Iverem, please calm down.
Iverem: ...... I'm sorry.
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Iverem: The fortress and the captives will be left to Freria's regular army.
Seth, I want to push inside the territory of the Gurad like this.
I'll see Dussel and Leon someday.
Then learn the specific situation from the two people, and finally work together to stop Emperor Pigalde.
Seth: Got it.
However, General Dussel, Prince of Iverem, and Prince Leon were of the Empire, if it was impossible to avoid battle......
Iverem: That's never going to happen.
Dussel was my mentor.
I know very well what kind of person he is.
Leone was my childhood sweetheart's playmate.
My sister, me, and him have been good friends since childhood.
Seth:......
Iverem: But, what if......
If I really want to fight them, I will never hesitate.
No matter who the opponent is, as long as it is the opponent who must be defeated, it will definitely be defeated.
That's it, right, Seth?
Seth: Yes......
I'm so sorry for the unreasonableness just now.
But now that His Majesty has died, King Runes has no one to bear except Prince Iverem.
Please don't get emotional and lose sight of the big picture......
Iverem: I know.
My decision is no longer my own.
End this war and revive Runes with Erekor,
This is my mission.
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Iverem: Mel.
Mel: What's wrong?
Iverem: Go back to Frelia first.
I can't continue to carry you forward.
Mel: Huh?
I don't want to.
I'm going to be with Iverem......
Ephrem: No, Mel.
Further on is the territory of the Gurads.
It is not known from where the enemy forces will attack.
Perhaps, I can't focus on protecting you anymore.
Mel: Over there, I feel it.
The breath of the lost dragonstone......
And also......
A sinister and evil miasma......
I can't just leave it alone and leave ......
Iverem: But......
Mel: Please, Everem.
Iverem: ...... I see.
I really can't help you.
You look at me like that, and it reminds me of Erec.
But I also have one condition, never leave my side at will.
Mel: Yes, absolutely not leaving......
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Pigalde: Selena.
So......
Tasks are given to you.
Selena: Yes. Please command.
For Your Majesty's sake, I, Selena......
Pegard: DΓΌssel went to Beslon.
And thou shalt lead your army into pursuit......
Selena: Yes, and then there to assist Lord Dussel.
Pigalde: No...... That's it.
You go and kill Dussel.
Selena: What......
Pigard: Dussel is a betrayer......
He colluded with Runes to abandon his homeland......
Such traitors must be punished.
Selena: Yes...... But!
That Lord Dussel would betray you, this kind of thing!
There must be a mistake......
Pegard: .........
Selena: No...... I'm not saying that there is a problem with His Majesty's words.
But...... But......
Pigard: Selena.
Command you.
You go and kill Dussel.
Selena:......
β¦β¦ Your Majesty.
Please, be sure to answer me a question.
Pigard: ......
Selena: Once upon a time, when you gave me the position of general......
Your Majesty is......
That's what I said.
The generals of this empire are not the sword that invades other countries, but the shield that protects the people.
Our strength is for the people.
I will never forget your words at that time.
I took His Majesty's heart to heart and went on a mission.
Your Majesty, I am also in the same mood now......
Pegard: Go ahead......
Selena:......
I respectfully honor Your Majesty's holy decree.
Your Majesty......
I am a general of the Empire.
I am a minister of His Majesty.
I am an Imperial General
Selena ...... of Fluorite
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Franz: Are you ...... Girl?
Amelia:! When I'm a fool!
I'm a soldier of Emperor Gurad!
Death to the Frelian Army!
Franz: Wait, wait......
Amelia: Ah......
Franz: No, are you alright?
It's no wonder that he always puts on such a pose, and he wants to fall.
Hey, can you stand up?
Amelia: Hello...... Boom!
Franz: You didn't hurt your knee, did you?
I understand.
I used to be like that, and I haven't changed much even now.
Amelia:......
Franz: I'm Franz, the knight of Runes.
What about you?
Amelia: A, Amelia.
Franz: Amelia, if you can, can you surrender?
It may be a very unreasonable request......
But I don't want to go to war with you.
Amelia:......
Franz: You don't want such a war, do you?
Amelia: I ......
But, but......
Heard......
Prince Iverium often captures women from enemy countries and then forcibly pulls them into the harem......
If I surrender, will I be violated by Prince Iverem?
Franz: Well, I wouldn't do something like that.
Prince Ephrium is not like that...... Should.
Amelia: Should?
Franz: No, it's okay!
I can guarantee it.
Amelia:...... Clear, understood.
I believe Franz.
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Iverem: You're also a soldier of the Gurads?
Such a young child......
Amelia: I, I'm not a child!
I am a soldier of the Gurad Army!
Defeat you Frelians!
Iverem: yes.
Well, you must have come to your senses.
Amelia: Hmm......
Iverem: ...... I can't even hold a gun like this.
I am Iverem, Prince of Runes.
You'd better surrender to us first.
Amelia: You, what do you want to do to me!
Iverem: Calm down.
I just didn't want to fight you and didn't have any other ideas.
Amelia: Liar! Rumor has it that Prince Ivrem of Runes ......
He's a beast that pounces on a woman when he sees it......
Iverem: ...... That one.
In a word......
I won't do anything dangerous to you.
If you're scared, drop your weapon and find a place to hide.
But what...... That's right.
If you change your mind, please help us.
The current Gurad Empire is strange......
At least some can be faintly felt.
Amelia:......
Me, what should I do......
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Iverem: Tana!
Why are you here?
Tana: I wanted to help Iverem, so I left the palace.
As a result, after finding Ivrem's whereabouts, he was discovered by the Gurad soldiers......
Iverem: Really......
In short, it's good to be safe.
Tana, you return to the Royal Palace of Freria.
King Hayden must be worried.
Tana: Don't!
I'm there to help Ivreim.
Iverem: But isn't it the other way around now?
Tana: This, this ...... That said, but I'm worried about Iverem......
Iverem: ...... I see. Don't look at me with such teary eyes.
Since you've said so, come with us.
Don't get too far ahead, though.
Guaranteed, right?
Tana: Iverem...... Thank you.
Sure enough, Iverem could understand my mind.