Chapter 1: Escape

Soldier: Princess Tana!

The Gulad's army will be here soon.

Tana: Uh, so fast?

How, how......

Soldier: You can't hold it with the strength of this city alone, so please go back to the royal capital as soon as possible.

Tana: No.

I haven't found them yet......

Erec is my friend.

If you can't save your friends......

That's right! Father, king, please......

No, ask King Frelia for reinforcements.

Soldier: What?

Tana: Erech, may you be safe......

Soldier: Lord Pliken, the enemy seems ready to defend the city to the death.

Pliken: ...... Hum.

Does that level of garrison want to withstand the attack of the Gurads?

Soldier: What's next?

Pliken: Stay here, let me go myself!

Soldier: Yes!

Pliken: That's it!

Hahaha!

Tana: Stop, stop!

If you still want to mess around, then I'll be your opponent.

Prinken: Huh? Who are you?

Tana: I'm ...... My name is Tana.

She is a princess of the Kingdom of Freria.

I will not allow you to behave in our country!

Priken: Oh, it turned out to be Princess Freria.

This is a godsend.

Tana: Please leave this city.

In addition, if I have any accidents, my father and brother will not let you go.

Pliken: Hmph...... I had long heard that King Hayden of Frelia had always doted on his daughter.

If you are held hostage, it will be easy to capture Freria.

Come on, put this woman in a dungeon!

Soldier: Yes!

Tana: Don't!

Let go, let go of me......

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Ereco: Seth!

Look at that......

Seth: Gurard has finally started to make a move on Freria......

Princess Ereko, it's dangerous here.

Let's bypass Muran City and head straight to the royal capital of Freria.

Erec: But let them go......

I heard that Runes was attacked by the Gurads......

The soldiers of Gurad mutilated many innocent people.

They also plundered their property, captured many women, and all those who resisted were executed.

Seth:......

Erekor: Please, Seth.

I don't want to see the Gulads brutalize innocent people anymore......

Seth:...... I understand.

So, let's take back the city of Muran first.

But princess, please don't force yourself.

Erec: I understand, Seth.

Let's go!

Erec: Seth.

I went to the house and inquired about the state of Mulan.

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Seth: Princess Ereko, please give orders.

Prinken: Huh? Isn't that the princess of Runes?

Ha ha! What a day of luck! I didn't expect the prey to take the initiative to send it to the door.

Hey, you guys! Bring me that girl!

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Franz: Jiliam.

Is that the city of Muran in Freria?

Jillianmu: Yes.

Princess Tana should be there by now, too.

Franz: But it's not just the Gurard soldiers we've fought before, it's also the Gulard soldiers all around the city.

What happened to the Frelian army in the city......

Are we already a step too late......

Jillian: No, it's too early to tell.

If the other party intends to take Princess Tana hostage, they probably won't attack her.

We, the border guards in eastern Freria, will surely rescue her.

Franz: yes......

Instead of giving up now, you might as well give it a try.

In short, we must retake Muran City and rescue Princess Erek as soon as possible......

Jillian: I'm strong in defense, I'll go first.

I'll leave it to you for help.

Jiliam: I want to thank you.

Franz: No, nothing.

When I was a new soldier, I was taught by General Seth of the Knights of Runes.

He said that even if you are not good at fighting, you must always lend a helping hand when your companions are in danger......

Yes?

Jillian: What's wrong?

Franz: W-that figure...... It's General Seth!

And the one next to him......

It's Princess Ereco!

Franz: It doesn't matter, Gillian?

Jillianmu: It's just a bruise.

Franz: By the way, I brought medicine for the wound!

I'll give it to you now.

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Soldier: Found it! The remnants of Runes!

Don't let them escape!

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Pliken: All of my men are so useless!

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Pliken: W-what......

I would......

Jiliam: Princess Tana.

Tana: Jiliam.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for your trouble......

Jiliam: How, how.

Erec: Tana!

Tana: ...... Erec?

Ah, is it really you?

Erec: Tana,

How did you end up here?

Tana: I've heard that Runes has fallen, so I'm very worried......

It's really good that you're okay, though......

Yes...... What about Iverem?

Ivrem: Is he okay?

Erec: Brother, he'......

Tana: Really...... Haven't gotten in touch yet......

Hopefully he'll be safe......

Anyway, let's go to the city of Frelia first.

Father may know something.

Erec: Thank you, Tana.

Tana: Erec!

Erec: Tana?

How did you end up here?

Tana: I heard that Runes has fallen,

So very worried......

It's really good that you're okay, though......

Seth: It's really nice that Princess Tana is safe.

Tana: Seth! You're okay, great!

Yes...... What about Iverem?

Ivrem: Is he okay?

Erec: Brother, he'......

Seth: Prince Everem's whereabouts are still unknown.

Tana: Really...... Haven't gotten in touch yet......

Hopefully he'll be safe......

Anyway, let's go to the city of Frelia first.

Father may know something.

Erec: Thank you, Tana.

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Franz: It's great that you're okay, Princess Ereco!

Erec: Franz, you too......

Franz: Yes, yes!

I met with Gillian in Frelia and told him what had happened......

At that time, however, we heard that Princess Tana was in danger in the city of Muran, on the border.

So I hurriedly came here with Jillian......

Erec: But why is Tana here......

Franz, let's go.

Franz: Yes!

Seth: Franz, it looks like nothing is wrong with you.

Franz: Yes, yes...... General, you are also ......

As long as there are generals, the Knights of Runes will never be defeated!

Seth: Franz, you're going to work with me to protect Princess Ereco.

Let's go.

Franz: Yes, General!

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After liberating the border city, Ereco and his party set off for the royal capital of Freria with Tana, the princess of Freria.

Hayden: Tana ......

It's great that you'll come back safely.

I was very worried when I heard that you were attacked by the Gurards in Muran......

In the future, you have to remember that you are not allowed to go out of the city without my orders, understand?

Tana: But Father, I have good news.

Erec! Hurry!

Erek: Your Majesty Hayden, it's been a long time.

Hayden: Oh! Erec!

You're safe too.

Erec: Yes. Escaped before the fall of the city of Runes. But...... Father, the king, he......

Hayden: Oh......

We in Frelia know a little bit about it.

Erec: Please tell me! His Majesty Hayden.

What happened to my father, the king?

Hayden: My friend King Fade of Runes.

Finale ......with Runes City

Erec: ...... How could it be......

Seth:......

Hayden: The Despicable Empire of the Gurads......

We in Frelia must take revenge on him.

Areco, you're tired too.

Let's go to the palace and rest first.

Erec: ......

Seth:...... His Majesty Hayden. Do you have any news of Prince Ephrium there?

Hayden: Oh. It was heard that Prince Iverium and his remaining men were engaged in a battle with the Gurads.

And broke through the border, and the lone army advanced towards the city of Lybal in Gulard.

Erec: Brother, he'......

Still fighting?

Hayden: Oh, according to the Pegasus report.

Although the homeland of Runes has perished, he still invades the enemy's territory alone.

He is worthy of being the son of Fad......

What a brave young man.

Although, there is no danger now, it is only temporary.

Erek: Your Majesty Hayden.

I want to be my brother's reinforcement.

Hayden: No.

I understand your feelings.

But it's just too messy.

In case something happens to you, how can I be worthy of the spirit of Fade in heaven?

You can rest in the palace and wait for the war to end......

Erec: I appreciate your kindness.

However, my twin's brother, his life is now in danger at any time.

Brother he...... Like my significant other......

I can't......

A person took refuge here in peace.

Hayden: But......

I heard that the Runes army had been almost completely annihilated.

We in Freria can't pull out too many troops for a while......

My son, Chinias, is fighting the Gurads on the front line with the main force of Freria.

There really are no rich troops now......

However, you and those knights cannot fight against the Gurads.

So you're still going to go?

Erec: Yes.

…… I'm sorry.

Hayden:......

I have planted a seed in my heart that is as strong as your father.

Now that you've made up your mind, there's no way around it......

Vanessa.

Vanessa: Yes!

Hayden: Moddy.

Moda: Your Majesty, you call me.

Hayden: Jillian.

Jillianam: Yes.

Hayden: You and Princess Ereke of Runes are traveling to Gorald,

As a reinforcement for Prince Iverem.

Do you understand?

Moda: Hmm.

That's a big task.

Vanessa: No matter how difficult it is!

I'm going to do it.

Jillian: At the cost of my life, I have to finish it.

Hayden: These are all subordinates I trust very much.

It will definitely help you on your trip.

This time it is to infiltrate the enemy's own country, and the military funds and necessary materials for the battle will be taken care of by the transport team.

The convoy will not leave the team and will always be ready to accept orders at any time.

Eric: Your Majesty Hayden......

Thank you so much......

Hayden: Make sure you come back safely.

With Prince Everem.

Erec: Yes!

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Tana: Ereko, are you serious?

I can understand your feelings, but it's too dangerous.

If Goulard is caught, what kind of treatment will he be had......

Erec: Thank you, Tana.

But I can't help but go.

Tana: Erec......

Yes...... What's going on?

What the hell is going on......

Erec: Tana......

Tana: Why did the Gurad Empire launch an invasion......

I heard that Emperor Pigald was gentle and kind, and he loved peace, and the people praised him.

And weren't Prince Goulard's Leon and your brothers and sisters very good friends before?

Why, then......

Erec: ...... I don't know......

Tana.

It's hard to believe, but the war did start.

Can't afford to lose ...... again

I have lost my father.

I don't want to lose my brother anymore.

So I have to do what I can now.