Erech: Seth has already made plans for the march to Rybal.

We are ready to move south from the territory of Runes and through the town of Selefiyo into the territory of the Goulard.

Moda: Hmm......

It is indeed the safest route to march.

After that, just try not to meet or even engage the Gurad soldiers stationed here.

Vanessa: Princess Ereco, allow me to go and reconnoitre.

My Pegasus and I can quickly investigate enemy movements.

Moda: Princess Ereko, do you think it's okay?

Erec: Please, Vanessa.

But you have to watch out for the enemy's bows and arrows.

Vanessa: Yes, then I'll go.

This reconnaissance mission......

I'm sure I'll do it successfully.

Arek: What a serious person.

Moda: Yes, that's kind of her merit.

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Bonn: Head, I didn't expect to find a village in a place like this again.

Pazpa: Hey, uh-huh...... Ha......

I can't help it!

Thanks to the outbreak of war, we have the opportunity to do as we please.

Hey, Bonn is up to you.

Grab everything and bring it to Lao Tzu's stronghold, understand?

Bonn: No problem!

Rose: Old, Dad!

The bandits......

Garcia: Hmm......

Anyway, Ross, we need to flee to other places as soon as possible.

Don't leave me!

Bonn: Hahaha! Let's start with this village!

Hey, you give it to me!

Kill all those who dare to resist!

I'm going to clean up the village over there.

Rose: Ah......

Garcia: Ross ......

How so......

Rose: It's—this little injury doesn't get in the way!

I am the son of the warrior Garcia......

It's not going to be that easy to die!

Garcia: Anyone!

My son is injured!

Please! Anyone!

Save my son!

Vanessa:! It's incredible.

I need to get back to Princess Ereko and report to her.

Vanessa: Report.

The village ahead was attacked by bandits.

Erec: Bandits?

Moda: The country's strength has also weakened......

Although for now we should try to avoid making some high-profile moves......

Erec: Well, but this is the territory of Runes, and I can't leave my suffering people alone.

Vanessa, the victimization of the villagers?

Vanessa: Villagers have been injured.

As far as I can see, it seems to be just a teenager.

Erec: Mr. Morda, can you borrow your wand for the rescue work?

Moda: Well, my wand does heal......

However, this place is too far from the village, and you must find a way to get there.

Vanessa: Princess Ereko, please leave this matter to me.

I'm going to bring the boy here.

Moda: Then Vanessa, please.

Vanessa: I'll be back soon.

Erek: Then I'll go to the nearby village and inform the villagers of the bandits' attack, so that they can close the village gates and take precautions.

Rose: Wow!

Vanessa: Calm down.

If you're not careful, you'll fall down.

Now I'll take you to the other side of the mountain to take refuge.

Rose: Wait a minute! My dad ......

Garcia: Don't worry about me. Go for it!

The bandits handed it over to me to clean up.

Ross please!

Rose: Dad!

Vanessa: The boy has been brought back.

Mr. Moda, please leave the healing matter to you.

Rose: Wounds, wounds healed?

Moda: Ahhhh

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Bonn: You, who are you!

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Bonn: livestock, livestock......

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Garcia: My son is really causing you trouble.

I want to thank you.

Erek: No, how could it be......

Seth:...... Rude, are you Mr. Garcia from the former Runes Army?

Garcia:......

Erec: Seth, do you know him?

Seth: Ten years ago, he was in the Runes Army

Hold the position of commander of troops.

Even when I was a knight candidate, I often heard about the fearless and brave warriors of Runes.

Mr. Garcia, as I believe you know, Runes is facing a great crisis right now.

Could you please help the Kingdom of Runes?

Garcia:...... I'm sorry.

I'm long gone.

At that time, I had already decided that I would not fight anymore.

Seth: Mr. Garcia......

Garcia:...... I used to fight for my country, so I barely cared about my own family affairs.

Although he fought for the people of Runes, he didn't even know what his son looked like.

After my wife died at an early age, I was left with only my young son......

That's when I realized for the first time that I was doing something wrong.

Erec: ......

Garcia: I swore at my wife's grave that I would live well as the father of this child.

That's why I quit the military and gave up fighting.

I don't regret it.

Because I am the father of that child.

Seth:......

Rose: You're a fool! Dad!

What stupid things are you talking about!

Garcia: Rose?

Rose: If Dad doesn't go, I'll go!

I'm a warrior!

I'm also able to fight!

Garcia: Rose, what a stupid thing to say!

I am...

Rose: Dad!

I respect my dad more than anyone else!

I also know that my dad gave up fighting for me!

But are you really willing to go on like this forever?

Are you really willing to give up your career as a warrior and live like this?

Garcia:......

Rose: Watch my fight!

Dad!

I'm not a kid anymore.

I'm a warrior just like my dad!

Even if I don't care about you, Dad, I can fight alone!

Garcia:...... Ross.

Rose: Come and fight me, Dad!

I'm a warrior!

The strongest warrior in Yim Village!

I won't lose to Dad!

Won't lose anyone!

Garcia:...... Is it......

Rose, you are a brave warrior.

Garcia: Mr. Seth......

If you can still afford to look down on my old bones, let me join in the battle.

Rose: Dad......

Garcia: Before I knew it, my son seemed to have turned into a fighter.

Became a great warrior who could fight without relying on my strength......

I don't have any more regrets in my heart.

There is nothing to worry about anymore.

I'm going to fight too, and I'm going to fight again!

Rose: Dad!

Uncle NPC: Thank you for saving us.

But though I'd love to treat you guys for one night......

Erech: It's better for everyone to be okay than anything else.

However, we are still in a hurry, and we have received your wishes.

NPC Uncle: That's so......

Oh...... You're wearing a beautiful wrist chakra.

Erech: Yes, it was given to me by my father.

Uncle NPC: It's not that I'm speaking ill, such a noble thing,

It's best not to wear it on your body to rush away.

Because of the invasion of Runes, the law and order situation in the area is very bad......

There are greedy thieves, bandits, and the like everywhere.

Especially the Pazpa bandits around here, they act like demons......

As long as they are targeted, even their lives will be lost.

A few days ago, a traveler was attacked by them, and I heard that the fate was very miserable......

Erech: How so......

How could such a thing happen......

Uncle NPC: Runes has no future left......

The only hope is Prince Iverem, who is still at war with the Gurads.

But I heard that he was being pursued by the army of Goulard, and he couldn't hold out for long......

Please ...... Be careful all the way.

Erec: ......

Erek: Brother......

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Three years ago

Iverem: Come on, then.

Are you ready, Erech.

Erec: Yes, brother.

Please.

Iverem: But then again, why did you suddenly change your mind?

Let me teach you the art of fighting.

Haven't you always hated fighting and stuff like that?

Erec: I really don't like barbaric things.

I think it would be best if we could solve the problem without fighting.

But......

Ephrem: But what?

Erec: Because I've been protected by your brother so far.

If this continues, I will continue to cause a lot of trouble for my brother.

So I also hope to do what I can......

Iverem: I'm your brother.

It is natural for the elder brother to protect the younger sister.

You don't have to worry about anything.

Ereko: Yes...... But......

I'm also your brother and your sister.

It is natural for my sister to worry about my brother.

So I want to at least learn swordsmanship.

I can help my brother when necessary......

Please, brother.

Iverem: Okay, I see.

You are usually very obedient, but once you decide to do something, you will not listen to anything.

Therefore, even if we are brother and sister, I will not show mercy when teaching you swordsmanship.

Don't complain halfway through, Erec.

Erec: Yes!

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Erec: ......

Koeman: Oh, I'm sorry.

Erec: Ah......

Seth: Princess Erekor, does it matter?

Erec: Uh, uh......

It was just a little bit of a hit.

Seth:!

Princess Ereko, why is the wrist chakra gone?

Erec: Wrist chakra?

Yes...... It's gone.

Could it be...... The man just now......

Seth: Catch up!

Erec: Wait, Seth.

The wrist chakra was given by my father, and although it was very important, now I am worried about my brother's safety.

Let's keep going.

Seth: No...... The wrist chakra must be returned.

Let's catch up, Princess Ereco.

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Rose: Hear me out, the village has been in a bad state since it was attacked by bandits.

My name is Rose, please help me get rid of those guys!

Erec: Okay, Rose.

Leave the affairs of the village to us.

Seth, take this kid to safety.

Rose: Wait, wait!

I'm going to fight together, too!

Erec: But......

Rose: Daddy is fighting alone to protect me!

So I have to save him as soon as possible!

I am the son of the warrior Garcia.

I swear by this axe that I will never lose to those hateful bandits!

Erec: I see......

But don't leave us.

Rose: Dad!

Garcia: Rose?

How did you end up here!

Leave me alone, get out of the way!

Rose: How could I leave my dad alone!

Didn't you say that, Dad?

Warriors are the ones who fight to protect what is important!

I'm not going to run away!

I'm going to fight like my dad!

Garcia: Ross ......

All right.

Now find a way to get out of here!