Episode 185
EPISODE.93
“—Are you here?”
When I entered the command barracks, the people who arrived first were sitting in their seats.
Unlike usual where elves, dwarves, feathers, and fairies can be seen, the command center is filled with only Endymion personnel.
There was a heavy silence between them.
I just haven’t heard the details yet
None of them had seen the red flag embroidered with the royal family symbol.
Four magicians, including Russell, took their seats, and a short while later.
Several people came in after them, and Nicolo opened his mouth after confirming that everyone was present.
“Archduke Bismarck. “He finally revealed his hidden ambition.”
Back and forth.
Let’s get straight to the point, omitting all awkward words.
With one word that was so shocking, the unrest spread within the barracks like a pebble dropped on a calm surface of water.
“If you showed your ambition… … .”
Among those present, there was not a single one who did not know what ambitions Archduke Bismarck harbored.
He just hasn’t revealed it openly until now, but he has revealed that desire several times beneath the surface.
“It has been confirmed that a total of five magic towers are moving with him, centered around the two enemy towers, Antigol and Cargo. and… … .”
Antigol Red Tower.
This is a magic tower that is dominated by the Blaine Trilogy, which was involved in a bad relationship the previous day.
And he… … .
‘He was someone who harbored a grudge against his teacher because he thought he had lost his position as Lord of the Flames.’
The Cargo Red Tower was where Blaine’s disciple was the tower owner.
‘In addition, there are as many as three magic towers that share the same intentions as the Grand Duke─.’
Since I’ve been holding my breath for a long time, I guess I’ve prepared well.
The mere fact that a master-level force participated in the treason is quite threatening.
‘Not only that, but there are at least four more tower master level powers… … .’
Nicolo’s words, which are not yet finished, continue.
“Moreover, they say that the 13th and 21st Corps are sympathizing with the Archduke and are currently attacking the royal capital. Of course, at the time the information was delivered, it was said that the 12th Legion, the Royal Capital Defense Force, and the Knights of Autumn Dalseong were working together to prevent the attack… … .”
Nicolo trailed off.
13th Corps and 21st Corps.
Neither of them are corps with as many troops as the 5th or 7th corps.
Even if you add up the troops of both corps, the number is around 30,000. But the real problem was different.
“Wait a minute, if it’s the 21st Corps… … ?!”
Nicolo purred his lips at the words someone shouted as if he was shouting, and chewed and spat out each word.
“Red Wolf, Augusta Wolf. “It’s where that guy is the corps commander.”
“Stop that arrogant man!”
Upon hearing the news that Augusta Wolf was involved in a treason, some knights finally showed their anger, unable to hide their anger.
It has to be that way.
Although he is a talented person who has reached the level of a superman, the overall evaluation of him, who has risen from the bottom since his days as a mercenary, was not very good.
Regardless of his origins, he was someone who lacked character and humanity itself.
‘If the Empire has McLeigh Hughes, Endymion has Augusta Wolfe… … ‘I said so.’
Russell nodded, remembering the rumors he had heard about him.
“Master… … .”
Then he asked as if something suddenly occurred to him.
“Isn’t there a master or a window tower owner?”
Lord of the Flame Tower, Daria Snowwhite.
Windowmaster, Hemingway Melville.
The two great mages were the royal family’s strongest force in name and reality, something even the empire shunned.
Isn’t that why the Grand Duke also revealed his ambition only now?
Amelia Merwin answered Russell’s question.
Even if they had dragged two superhumans into their plan, there was no way they could have succeeded in their plot without overcoming those two people.
“… … “Missing.”
“… … ?”
“… … Sister and inspiration. “Both of them are missing.”
“You mean both of you?”
“Huh, that can’t be… … .”
Alan Page and Hubert reacted immediately, and Amelia Merwin shook her head and muttered to herself.
She also looked like she couldn’t easily believe it.
“… … Probably on the Archduke’s side. “Something was done.”
As of now, that is the accepted opinion. The question is, what is that number?
It was then.
“We will get the 7th Corps moving right now.”
The 7th Corps commander raised his voice in excitement.
“My group of weightlifters—!!”
Nicolo stopped him.
“Calm down.”
“… … But!”
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“I understand the corps commander’s feelings, but even if we move the 7th corps right now, it will take a considerable amount of time to reach the royal capital.”
And what was needed now was not a large number of troops like the 7th Corps.
Of course, increasing the number of troops should help, but at this moment. What was really needed were capable people who could stop the archduke’s strong side.
“We need to reach the royal capital as quickly as possible, but the question is whether we can hold out until then.”
It would be nice to be able to use the warp gate, but unfortunately, there was a high possibility that the royal capital gate would not be usable.
‘Because they will also be the most annoying to the powerful people on the outside.’
It was clear that the gates in the royal capital had numbers written on them in some way.
Even if that weren’t the case, the risk was too great.
‘If you are forcibly interfered with while using the gate—!!’
Having part of the body cut off wasn’t that big of a problem.
In the worst case, the possibility that only the internal organs would be transferred somewhere else or that the person would be completely trapped in a gap in space could not be ruled out.
“If you run through the red canyon at top speed… … .”
“From there, go to the gate to the magic tower near the royal capital… … .”
“Back to the royal capital… … .”
At a minimum, it took about ten hours.
Even this was assuming that they were moving with only the minimum strength and stamina left for battle.
Assuming various situations, it would take about two hours more than that.
“… … His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Princess. “You have to protect it.”
Since their goal was treason and their goal was the throne, there was no way they would leave the royal family alone.
Even if we protect the capital, if we lose those two people, it is no different from defeat.
“Your Majesty may have Sir Gillian Pearlson, but I am worried about Her Highness.”
There may be trustworthy Royal Knights attached, but that does not mean they have limitations.
If a certain number of top lord-level strongmen and superhuman-level people head in that direction—.
Everyone fell silent instead of answering.
‘Come to think of it, Count Raymond is the sire of the royal family.’
‘He was the fiancé of Her Royal Highness the Princess.’
Some even secretly noticed Russell’s feelings. At that moment, Nicolo slowly stood up.
“I can’t afford to be aesthetic anymore. “Then let’s move now.”
He then turned to the 7th Corps commander and gave an order.
“7th Corps Commander.”
“yes. Commander-in-Chief.”
“I understand your feelings, but I believe the 7th Legion has work to do now. “This is also for the country, so please do it faithfully.”
What the 7th Legion must do now is to join forces with the 5th Legion to subdue the hordes of monsters remaining in the Red Canyon.
“… … All right.”
At Nicolo’s words, the 7th Corps commander lowered his head and answered reluctantly.
Then, just as Nicolo was about to get out of the barracks, Russell opened his mouth.
I caught his steps.
“Lord Yellow Tower.”
“… … What’s going on? Count Raymond?”
“If it’s okay, may I return to the royal capital first?”
“What is that… … ?”
Nicolo, not realizing the meaning for a moment, tilts his head.
Amelia Merwin then flew to Russell’s side and asked.
“Right now, how to get back. “Is there one?”
“yes.”
On the tip of Russell’s left hand as he answered confidently, a sapphire ring shone bright blue.
.
.
Rings of Eros and Psyche.
This was a pair of rings and artifacts that Russell had obtained through a mission the previous day.
Blue sapphire is named after Eros, the god of love.
The one named after his lover, Psyche, is decorated with red garnets.
The effect of this ring, which is completed by combining two rings as a pair, was really simple.
‘No matter where the other person is, the one with the Eros ring had the ability to travel through space to the one with the Psyche ring.’
It wasn’t a very great ability, but it was a ring with God’s name on it.
In fact, it is safe to say that it is a divine device. It was clear that any amount of spatial interference would not work.
As Russell explained, Amelia Merwin looked back and forth between him and Nicolo.
“… … The heart understands. But it would be better for one of us to go rather than you…”
“sorry.”
“… … ?”
“Only I can use this ring.”
Don’t you know it’s Russell?
The fact that it is much better for the two people in front of you to go than to go yourself. But I can’t help it.
Once the owner of the ring was established, it could not be transferred to another person.
“Is this the type of artifact that belongs to the owner…? … .”
Nicolo mumbled and looked into Russell’s eyes. He opened his mouth in a heavy voice.
“I understand your concern over Daria’s disappearance, but you know your priorities, right?”
“of course.”
Daria Snowwhite.
She was Russell’s teacher and at the same time the person who filled in his mother’s vacancy.
That’s why she went missing.
It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t worried.
‘I don’t think Master would have been harmed by those guys.’
If that were the case, the weightlifters wouldn’t have stayed still.
He must have gone out of his way to lower the morale of his allies by widely publicizing the fact that he had defeated Daria Snowwhite, the leader of the Flame Tower.
‘Probably all I can do is use some kind of method to keep my feet on the ground.’
Therefore, I was able to put my worries about my teacher to one side.
Unwavering voice and eyes.
“hmm.”
Nicolo sighed briefly.
It was a shame that he couldn’t go in person, but the situation needed at least one more strong person.
‘In such a situation, if someone like Count Raymond could return to the royal capital right away… … .’
It would be something worth welcoming.
In addition, isn’t Count Raymond’s skills superior to that of a typical 6th Circle master?
After completing the calculation, he nodded.
“I understand.”
He placed his rock-hard palm on Russell’s shoulder.
“… … As I said before, Sir Gillian Pearlson will be by His Majesty’s side, so I will ask you to ensure Her Majesty’s safety.”
“yes.”
As soon as the general commander, Niccolo Machiavelli, gave permission, Russell injected magic into the ring.
Wow-.
The blue light flowing from the sapphire instantly enveloped Russell’s whole body.
The mission window appeared.
[mission]
The safety of the princess, Hecate Ratmos.
The princess until the rebellion was completely suppressed. Ensure the safety of Hecate Latmos.
[compensation]
… … … … … … … … .
‘Ugh.’
Part of the mission window becomes blurred in the bright light that suddenly fills up, and Nicolo’s voice fades away.
“Until we arrive… … .”
Whoa!
When the blue light finally disappeared, Russell was no longer there.
Only the footprints left in the sand proved that Russell had been there.
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