Chapter 15: The Scorching Sand

Seth: Princess Erekor, are you alright?

Erec: ......

Seth: Princess Ereco!

Erec: ...... Yes...... Seth?

Seth: Take care of yourself.

Let's take a break.

Go on like this......

Erec: No...... I'm fine.

You should be tired too......

However, we are still surrounded on all sides by the Gurad army......

The slightest mistake will wipe out the entire army......

How can I be lazy at such a juncture.

What's going on now?

Seth: It's a pity......

Our army is losing ground and retreating.

The Roston Holy Knights were largely annihilated, and the pursuit of the Gulads was imminent.

And, it's a desert.

Most of the soldiers had their feet stuck in the mud and sand, and the troops could not move normally.

The cavalry units were even more sluggish.

Princess Erekorn......

Please evacuate first.

Let the flying and magical units that can move quickly in the desert protect you, and we'll be able to fend off for a while.

Erec: No...... It's not okay.

If I give up here......

Brother Wang will definitely scold me.

As Princess Runes......

I'm going to fight until the end.

Erec: Brother, I'm ......

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Avi: Volta ......

I advise you not to go overboard.

These remnants of Erech must be disposed of as soon as possible......

It won't be long before that guy's brother arrives from the imperial capital.

Don't underestimate him, this guy's strength should not be underestimated.

For the sake of the same Imperial Generals......

I'll help you, okay?

Volta: Get out of here, you stinky old man.

Erec is my prey.

I'm not going to give it to a guy like you.

Such a tough and beautiful girl......

It's simply a prey made for me.

Avi: Hmph......

The beast nature is not lost.

That's good, that's good.

Walta...... You're a beast.

A beast without the concept of home and country.

It doesn't matter if the other party is friend or foe......

Men kill, women take ......

Lived only for this shallow purpose......

That's why you're tougher than anyone else.

It's only natural that beasts are tougher than humans......

Well, I'll take care of it, Volta......

You must take the girl's wrist chakra.

For our ......

Volta: Come on, Erec......

Come to me!

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Iverem: That's the palace of Jahana......

Has it been destroyed?

Tsk, look at this, no matter what happens......

Erec: They can't hold on for long.

Seth: It was the second general of the empire who surrounded the palace......

Moonstone: Volta and Tigerstone: Kaseda.

They are currently recognized as the strongest among the emperors.

Princess Ereko's safe escape is important......

If you fall, Prince Iverem, everything will be over.

Also, it's a desert.

Most of the soldiers were stuck in the mud and sand, unable to move normally.

The soldiers on horseback were even more restricted.

Looking down, the only way to do it is now......

It's best to make good use of flying and magic classes that can move well in the desert.

Please be careful.

Iverem: Got it.

It's the same as in Ciudad Rebar.

I'll rescue Irek, and I'll have to clean up all the enemies.

Only when these two points are achieved can our army be considered victorious.

Let's go!

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Leon: Kathera, how's it going?

Kaserda: Oh, Prince Leon.

I didn't expect you to be here......

Belch......

Leon: Alright.

Don't use honorifics that you don't like when you're not used to them.

Upgrading you from mercenary to general is a matter of your strength.

Kaserda: It's my pleasure.

However, Prince Leon, you are also a character.

Are you satisfied to force Princess Runes, who has such a close relationship, into that situation?

Leon: What do you want to say?

Kaserda: No, nothing else.

I just want to see what your expression is right now.

Leon: She's ...... Erech is very important to me.

I'm old friends with Iverem and Ireco.

Kasserda.

Do you have any friends?

Kaserada: Huh?

Ah, there's one.

When I was a mercenary, I had a partner named Joshua.

Although that guy pretends to be crazy and stupid all day long, he is a little lonely after separating from him.

I don't know where that guy is doing now......

Leon: Would you like to see him again......

When you go back to being a mercenary?

Kaserada: No. It was really fun to partner with that guy......

However, I don't want to be a mercenary for the rest of my life.

I just want to be under your banner now......

Get ahead in the Gurad Empire.

With this axe, I can keep climbing up, and one day......

Leon: Someday he will defeat me and become the new king...... Is it?

Kaserada: It's hard to say...... Yes.

Leon: It's fine. It doesn't matter what you think.

Just complete the task assigned to you.

I have to go.

I'll leave the rest to me.

Kaserada: Ah, I've got it.

I'm General Kaseda of the Gulard Empire!

I will never let go of my prey.

Say sorry to that princess......

Those guys have no chance of winning.

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In the Erech chapter, the Iferem Army appears

Iverem: Behind that desert is the palace of Jahana.

Erec: They should be there.

Dussel, Nourul, I'm going to rescue Erec.

Give me a hand.

Dussel: Yes.

Go to the soup and go to the fire, and do not hesitate.

Nowru: Prince Iverem......

You are a friend of Prince Leon.

I will help you in any way I can.

This should also be what the prince of Leone is looking forward to......

Iverem: The number of enemies is quite large.

Let's join up with the Erecs first.

Seth and Shinias, they should be waiting for us there, too.

Let's go!

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In the Ephrium arc, the Erech Army appears

Ereko: Prince of Hinias......

And Salef.

I'm sorry.

Because of my incompetence......

Xinias: Erech, you don't need to apologize.

First of all, we didn't lose.

The palace of Jahana has indeed fallen......

But as long as we can hold out until Iverem comes, we still have a chance to win......

Salef: I've heard that Miss Mel is next to Prince Everem.

It's my job to protect Miss Mel.

I can't die until I've done my duty......

Erec: Me too......

I promised my brother.

We must live to see each other......

Come on.

Everybody.

Be sure to go back alive to see our partners.

Until then......

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Ereko fights Volta

Volta: Hmph......

I've had so much to wait, Ireko!

Arek: Are you?

Volta: You forgot about me?

In the city of Runes we should have seen it.

That's fine. Now you give me that face to remember! Erech.

The master of this face, from now on, will make you submit and dominate you forever.

Erec: What......

Volta: You can resist.

This only adds more to the fun.

Come on, Ereko, let me enjoy it.

Erec: I'm here with my own mission.

I swore to my brother!

So, I absolutely not

Bow to you!

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Iverem is at war with Volta

Volta: See you again, Iverem.

Remember me, right?

That's when I spared your life......

Don't think there will be a second time.

Iverem: Thought I was going to run away?

I don't have that intention.

I'm here to destroy you.

Volta: Oh?

The rats who can only run away in a panic dare to speak wildly.

You don't want to tell me it's a different time, do you?

Do you have what it takes to take me two tricks now?

Iverem: Ah.

How much strength do I have now......

Let me show you.

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Coorg is at war with Volta

Volta: What the hell is going on! Kruger?

Do you kid want to betray the Gurad Empire?

Coug: Right.

I'm no longer a Knight of the Goulards.

Volta: I'll ask you.

Are you the one who killed my big brother?

Volta: ...... Hum......

Now that you have betrayed Gurad, there is no need to hide it from you anymore.

Yes, exactly, Coug!

Your kid's eldest brother was killed by my own hands.

That guy, like you, isn't useful at all. Are you satisfied with this reply?

Kruger:......

Hum...... Huh-huh......

Volta: What are you laughing at!

Coog: Can I stop laughing?

The enemy who had been searching for all his dreams has now finally been found......

Volta ......

You're going to die an ugly death.

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Volta: Oh, Cog......

I didn't expect even you, a bastard, to betray Gulard.

Kruger:......

Volta: You don't think you can beat me, do you?

With your strength, you can't hurt me a single hair.

You know that, right?

Kruger:......

Volta: If you reaffirm your allegiance to Goulard here, I'll spare your little life.

You don't want to die as a traitor, do you?

Just hug my thighs and beg for mercy, Coug. How about trying it out?

Kruger:...... Volta ......

I am indeed a traitor.

If you do it, it may be me who loses......

But no one will beg for mercy from a despicable villain like you.

Volta: ...... Oh, interesting.

That's pretty backbone!

Then I'll play with you a little longer, at least more than your big brother!

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Joshua was at war with Kaseda

Joshua: Kaseda.

Kaserda: Yikes!

Isn't this Joshua?

It's been a long time, but it's not bad, right?

Joshua: Ah, mercenaries anyway.

When did you become General Goulard?

Kaserada: Didn't I tell you before?

I'm sure I'm not going to be a mercenary for the rest of my life.

However, I remembered that time again......

My axe and your sword......

There is no enemy in front of us at all.

Joshua: ......

Kaserda: Speaking of which......

I've heard, Joshua.

You kid turned out to be the prince of Jahana?

It's fucking funny.

Give me the country, you boy.

Joshua: Well......

The state is not a thing.

It's not just about giving.

Anyway......

I swore to my mother.

Said to inherit my homeland Jahana.

Hey, Kaseda......

You were the one who killed my mother, right?

Kaserada: Ah...... I'm sorry.

I have my own struggles.

Hey, Joshua.

Don't hate me.

When there is a war, who can guarantee that no one will be harmed?

If there's revenge, there's no way to do it, can you?

Joshua: That's right.

Indeed as you say.

Kaseda, I'm going to cut you right now......

You don't hate me, do you?

Kaserda: You kid...... Nothing has changed!

It's exactly the same as it was back then!

Anyway, I've thought about it, and one day we're going to have to compare.

Listen, Joshua!

I'm so much better than I used to be.

Your indifferent face is about to turn into a dead man's face!

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Joshua: Long time no see. Kaseda Kasthada: You're not Joshua!

Haven't you seen each other in a few years?

Joshua: It's been two years......

Where are you messing around these days?

The hotel uncle has been angry for a while, and he wants to chase your credit?

Kaserada: Ah......

That dead old man is still fucking alive.

…… Are the rest of the guys alright?

Joshua: Ah......

Everyone is okay.

Although there are a few who died in battle......

Kasera: Yes......

Hey, Joshua......

Those days, you were happy, right?

After the two of them killed on the battlefield every day, they went to the hotel to make a big noise......

Joshua: Ah, yes.

You're going to get drunk every time, and you're going to get pestered by me.

Your mantra at that time was, "Lao Tzu will definitely be the king in the future!" ”。

Kaserda: Ah. That was my dream.

I'll do anything for that dream.

That's right, Joshua.

Do you want to be my partner again?

Reverse those guys, with me.

Joshua: I'm sorry, I refuse.

I'm not going to be taken advantage of by you.

Kaseda: Phew...... You're so unkind.

That hasn't changed since then, you're a kid.

Joshua: You kid isn't either.

That dead-skinned character is still the same as before.

Kaseda: Haha!

That's right!

So......

It's almost time to start, right?

Joshua: Ah...... Oh, yes.

Kasda: I'm much better than I was back then.

Excuse me......

You're no match for that.

Don't hate me, Joshua.

Joshua: Ah, so are you.

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Men other than Ereco, Iverem, and Coorg engage Volta

Volta: Roll out the tasteless trash fish......

Bloody prey......

It's my meal!

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Defeat Volta

Volta: Ahhh......h

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People other than Joshua were at war with Catherda

Kaserda: I'm going to use you as a stepping stone......

Moving up in the world.

Don't blame me.

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Defeat Kesserda

Kasera: Ah...... Baba baba ......

That's pretty much......

I'll be able to ...... Boarded...... Throne up......

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Erec: Brother!

Iverem: Erech!

Erec: Ah, brother......

I miss you so much.

Iverem: Me too.

Can I meet you like this......

It's just wonderful.

Iverem: That's right.

I have something for you.

Erec: What is this?

Iverem: The Twin Hallows of the Gurard Empire.

Grimnir and Black Axe Jarm......

You and I can't use it.

If there is a partner who can use it, give it to that person.

Ereco: ...... of the Gulard Empire

In this way, brother, you have already given the Gurard Emperor ......

Iverem: Ah, I have captured the Imperial Capital and defeated Emperor Pigard.

But......

Rachel: Erech ......

Can I say a word?

I think it's rare for us to meet here......

Would you like to report to each other about your side first?

The rest of the friends are still waiting over there.

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Iverem: Erech!

Erec: Brother!

Iverem: You've done a good job, Ereko.

Erec: Ah, it's all thanks to my brother.

Yes...... Wait a minute.

I have something for you.

Iverem: It's ......

Erek: The Twin Hallows of the Jahana Kingdom that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Ice Sword Ademla and Wind Blade Aixgaliva.

Iferem: This is Jahana's Twin Hallows......

However, I have heard that the palace of Jahana seems to have fallen.

Erec: Yes. Queen Ishmeia has died......

Rachel: It's rare that we're going to meet here......

Would you like to report back to each other?

The rest of you are still waiting over there.

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Iverem: There are some fresh faces here.

Then report yourself to the door first.

I am Iverem, Prince of Runes, and Ireco's brother.

Rachel: I'm Rachel, Princess of the Holy Church of Roston.

Please advise me in the future.

Iverem: So, let me report first.

We captured the imperial capital of Gurad and defeated Emperor Pigard.

The Gurad soldiers in the imperial capital have surrendered.

Although there is still some sporadic resistance, I think the battle in the imperial capital can be regarded as over.

Xenias: Really.

Iverem: There's one thing I'm concerned about, though.

I heard about the Magic Stone from a man named Nooru in the Imperial Capital.

Iverem: It was produced from the [Holy Stone] in the later stage of the [Sacred Stone] research.

Its power is ...... more powerful than that of the Holy Stone.

It is likely that the reason for Gurad's mutation is this stone called the Magic Stone.

This may be what Mel said about the strange aura that hangs over the imperial capital.

Iverem: It is said that the Emperor is long dead, and someone has relied on the power of the Magic Stone to use him as a puppet.

This war was all planned by the owner of the [Magic Stone].

Xenias: Who's that man?

Iverem: ...... Actually, I don't believe it.

But let's report it.

According to Nowru, the prince Leon is behind the scenes.

The Magic Stone is right now with Leon.

Henias: Sure enough, it's Leon, the prince of Goulard......

Erec: No, wait a minute.

My brother and I know Leon very well.

We grew up together.

Leone is definitely not the one who would start such a war.

Xenias: But, Ereko......

Ereco: I've met Leon.

As you may know, brother, I gave up my journey by sea to Roston, and traveled overland with Prince Hiñas to Jahana.

Afterwards, I met with Leon, who was leading the Gurad's army, at the palace of Jahana.

He didn't tell me the details......

However, Leon told me that he was on our side.

So, Leon he ......

Ephrem: Erec......

I also...... Seen Leon.

Erec: Really?

Iverem: Yes. It's just that he's like a different person entirely......

No......

It doesn't look like it's even human.

Erec: Ah, brother......

What's going on?

Ephrem: I'll tell you what I've seen.

I met Leon in the imperial capital.

He said to me.

It was he who started this war.

Moreover, having a good relationship with our brother and sister is only a preparation for the invasion of Runes......

He was the one who killed his father......

Erec: This, this......

Iverem: Yes...... I can't believe it either.

I don't want to believe it at all.

There would be such a city in Leon that would take care of these things......

I couldn't believe that in the first place.

Iverem: It is said that Leon's judgment between the two began after he got the Magic Stone.

Although I don't know much about magic......

But the atmosphere on Leon was completely wrong.

Leone is supposed to be manipulated.

Erec: ......

Hynias: This may be difficult for both of you to accept......

However, regardless of Prince Leon's intentions, the [Magic Stone] he possessed was the culprit.

There is no doubt about that.

If so, we must go after the Prince of Leon.

Rachel: No, there's one more thing to do before that.

Erec: Rachel?

Rachel: Prince Iverem, you should feel it too, right?

The Magic Stone held by Prince Leon......

How powerful is the evil energy that is released......

If it was just the prince of Leon, it would be fine, but the stone was anything but extraordinary.

Erec: So...... What should I do?

Rachel: Holy Stone.

Erec: Sacred Stone?

Rachel: Everyone knows the legend of the five [sacred stones] that sealed the Demon King in the past, right?

To fight against demons, you must use [Holy Stone], this is the principle of the world.

Hisnias: But it's ...... to fight based on legends

Iverem: ...... No, it works.

Iverem: That Leon said it.

The Holy Stone of Gurad, Freria, and Jahana has been destroyed......

Arek: So......

In the past, Gurard had attacked me for the sake of Runes' Sacred Stone.

Even if you start a war, you must destroy it......

This means that the [Holy Stone] has some kind of power?

Rachel: Right. If we look at it in another direction, we can compete with the [Magic Stone] as long as we have the [Sacred Stone].

Xeniath: However, three Sacred Stones have been destroyed.

I'm afraid that Runes, who was the first to be invaded, is also ......

Iverem: No, wait a minute.

Runes' Stone is sealed by my and Erek's wrist chakras.

Erec: Gurard has been trying to snatch our wrist chakra.

Then, Runes' [Holy Stone] may still be unharmed.

Iverem: Ah, this must be confirmed.

Moreover, now that the Empire has been defeated, Runes cannot afford to leave it alone.

Is it time to go back to Runes......

It's time for our hometown.

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Salef: Miss Mel.

Mel: Salef......

Salef: You're safe and sound......

The people of the village will be very happy.

Mel: I'm sorry, Salef.

You have been very protective of me during this trip.

However, then there was a war, and I was separated from you......

I'm really sorry.

Salef: Miss Mel.

As long as you're safe and sound, you're all right.

I'll be with you from now on.

Until your mission is accomplished.

Mel: Salef......

Thank you.

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Iverem: Erech!

Erec: Brother!

Erec: This ...... Really, it's not an illusion......

Iverem: Ah, not a hallucination.

Wait a minute.

Now let's clean up the enemies first!

Erec: ...... Brother......

That's it since I was a kid.

You are always there for me......

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Seth: Prince Iverem.

Ephrem: Seth, long time no see.

Ereco's safety, you're well guarded.

It is because of you that I can be confident about my sister's safety.

Seth: No, it's all because of your timely arrival.

Although, the current war situation is not optimistic......

Iverem: Ah, that's the most important thing right now.

At present, most of the forces of Emperor Gurad** are basically gathered here......

This battle can only be won, not defeated! Seth.

Seth: Yes.

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Ephrem: Frudy!

Frudy: Ah, hello, Prince Ephrem.

You couldn't have come at a better time.

However, when life and death are at stake, he appeared on the scene and came to the rescue......

It's just handsome. I wish I was a part of your unit.

Iverem: ...... You still haven't changed the way you are.

As soon as I am with you, even this crisis becomes irrelevant.

Frudy: That's my charisma.

Huh? Prince Iverem, you don't feel the same way you did when I first met you.

That's enough for a kingly man......

Iverem: You're getting better and better.

It looks like we've all grown a lot.

Then you will join me in repelling the remnants of the Gurads. Walk.

Frudy: Just take a look.

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Iverem: Kyle!

Kyle: Prince Iverem!

Everem: Thank you for protecting Erek for me.

It's a good task to be entrusted to you.

Kyle: Yes. As long as Prince Ephrium gives the order, I will do my best to protect Princess Ereco!

Iverem: We're going to put together the army here.

You will join me in crushing all the remaining Gurads. Let's do it.

Kyle: Yes!

Iverem: I haven't seen you for a while, but I've improved a lot.

I'm looking forward to your better performance.

Kyle: Prince Everem is also a lot more powerful.

The majesty of the king exuded by his body is not inferior to that of the first king of Fade.

Iverem: yes, yes?

It's just your feelings.

Kyle: No! That is why, Prince Everem, you are the sovereign to whom I have voluntarily pledged!

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Xenias: Long time no see, Iverem.

Iverem: Xenias!

Xenias: You arrived earlier than I expected.

Erec is safe.

You can rest assured.

Iverem: Ah, it looks like you've helped me protect Erec well.

Thanks, Chinhas.

Xinias: No, I don't need to.

Now the war continues.

I can't rest assured that the Gulads are not wiped out.

Iverem: Ah, then, let's do it!

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Coug: Lord Dussel.

Dussel: Courg!

You're here......

Coog: I rebelled against Goulard to avenge my brother.

However, I didn't expect you to break away from the Gulad army.

Dussel: ...... Something happened and I had to be a disloyal.

It's ironic. Two traitors to the country will come together like this and walk side by side.

Coorg: Yes......

From now on, I will be responsible for your safety, Lord Dussel.

Dussel: No, I'm already a traitor.

It's long since he's not a general of Gurad.

Coog: I'm the same with that.

But, even so, I am still your guard, and this will not change.

Dussel: Coug......

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Seth: Princess Ereco, are you okay?

Ereco: Seth!

You're here......

Seth: Prince Ephrium is also unharmed.

It's up to us to destroy Princess Ereko's enemies.

Please pay as much attention to your own safety as possible.

Erec: Thank you, Seth.

Since the fall of Runes, I have worked hard to save you again and again......

Seth: That's my mission.

Let's go, Princess Ereco.

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Tana: Ah, Ereko!

You're here.

Erec: Tana!

Even you're here?

Tana: Yes, I'm here with Iverem.

It's great that you're safe and sound, though.

Erec: Tana......

Thank you for coming to my rescue.

Tana: Well, no thanks.

Such a trifle.

We are

What a friend!

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Tana: Ah, brother.

Synas: Tana?

What are you doing in this kind of place?

At this time, you should be in the royal palace of Freria, right?

Tana: That's not right.

I'm a Frelian knight, too.

I'm here with Ephrem.

Xenias: What? And the man?

Tana: Brother!

Ivrem is a good guy.

Don't talk about this, now the enemy is still there.

I think we should come together and then attack.

Chinhas: It's a good idea to come together.

Don't be too reckless, Tana.

Be considerate of our Father.

Tana: yes, I understand.

Brother, don't be too reluctant.

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Ewen: Ah, master.

Salef: Ewen......

Why are you here?

Eun: I came with Brother Everem.

Master, I'm working hard.

Salef: Yes......

If you don't come, our lives may not be safeguarded.

You saved my life, thank you.

Ewen: Huh? It's true?

So, master, will you teach me more powerful magic?

Salef: ...... Oh, yes.

Yes.

Ewen: Great!