The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 148
Capital Siege (3)
“… … .”
Jerk- Jerk-
Screams and screams.
Even in this place where murderous intent and fear were swirling around, it seemed as if the footsteps of the First Prince from far away could be heard.
It’s as if two people are facing each other with a desk between them.
Now, there was no one else in sight except for the two of them. At least that was what the duke thought.
‘… …Why is that guy there?’
The duke’s face, which had regained consciousness, was expressionless, but it took time for him to understand the situation.
And in that accelerated and slowed down space, tens of thousands of thoughts flashed through my head in just a few seconds.
We considered all possibilities and arrived at the most reasonable conclusion.
“Are you disappointed because it’s not the person you were waiting for?”
He figured out the plan.
‘… … No. That can’t be.’
How much effort has gone into creating this situation?
Getting caught by them was something that could never happen.
The Duke tried to deny the situation, and cast his eyes inside the gates to find the First Royal Knights.
But the denial bordering on outburst meant nothing.
“Is this what you are looking for while rolling your eyes?”
Bam-!
Degururu-
“… … !”
Slaughter Tesla, Vice-Captain of the First Order.
The bastard’s bloodless head was rolling around on the floor…
The prince chuckled as he looked at the roughly thrown head.
“It seems like it was useless to hit the corner I trusted. Isn’t that right?”
“… … The rest of the articles.”
“I killed them all. Not a single one was left behind.”
“… … .”
To those words spoken as if nothing had happened.
Cadduk-
‘
Murderous anger leaked out from the duke’s mouth.
How on earth can things turn out like this?
Arnold sensed the strange aura and fell flat on the floor, shaking.
“Your Majesty… …! I definitely didn’t leave behind even a little bit of evidence! I, really!”
“Tell me. Then how does he know this fact?”
“That, that is… … .”
“Looking at those distorted expressions, I feel like it was worth hiding the information.”
“… … 1st Prince.”
Then the duke’s expression became distorted like an evil spirit again.
I couldn’t hold back my anger any longer when I saw him shrug his shoulders and shake his hands as if he had something dirty on them.
That was the moment.
Squeak-
“… … !”
The gate that had been wide open behind the prince began to slowly close.
The duke’s expression changed abruptly as he confirmed it.
‘You’re closing the gates?’
The first prince has not yet entered the inner part of the castle walls.
But isn’t the sight of him locking the gate as if he had been waiting for it to happen like throwing the first prince out of the battlefield?
Into the middle of enemy territory, without anyone’s protection… … .
‘What on earth are you doing? Could this be bait?’
Even though we suffered severe damage from the fallen meteor, we still have more troops left.
Even if you are mentally exhausted, you can still seize the opportunity to win.
But why would you do something like that?
Could it be that there are other hidden numbers like that meteor just now? To catch us off guard and then destroy us all?
‘… … What on earth are you planning?’
In the midst of my confusion, I had no other way to think. Rather, this situation itself seemed like a trap.
But the first prince paid no attention and just walked towards this place.
“I can clearly see what you’re thinking. There’s no such thing as a trap.”
“… …Are you telling me to believe that?”
“What if you don’t believe it?”
“… … .”
The first prince laughed as if he found this bitter silence amusing.
“I think you’re mistaken. Do you really think you’d set up a trap for something like this?”
“Do you not know that I will use my means to take advantage of your moment of broken composure?”
“No, I told you guys it wasn’t even worth it.”
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“What… … .”
“Why did you think I would just stay here in the first place?”
“What is that… … .”
This time, the Duke was so flustered that he didn’t even realize that he was being stopped by his opponent.
“What on earth do you mean? Are you saying you’re going to swing a sword?”
“That’s right. That’s the easiest way to win a battle.”
“… … You crazy bastard.”
I frowned. It wasn’t even worth dealing with anymore.
The very idea of him coming alone into this army of ten thousand men seemed like nothing more than a mockery to him.
‘If you think about it calmly, this is an opportunity.’
If we catch the guy, the first prince who started this incident, we can raise the morale that was sent to the abyss by Meteor.
No, that alone would end this war.
The Duke gave an order to Arnold, who was lying flat on his stomach, as if spitting out a chewed-up order.
“Move all the remaining hidden knights and deal with that insolent bastard.”
“Yes, I understand. I will make sure that you pay the price for your carelessness.”
Swish-
Arnold’s hand waved a few times, and his knights who had been hiding within the battlefield confirmed the signal.
Lights flashed here and there, activating artifacts.
These were auxiliary artifacts designed to increase speed to the limit.
“… … Even if there is a trap or something, I won’t even be able to react.”
The peacock’s lips turned up crookedly.
The ultimate speed and ultimate surprise.
Although the purpose has changed, it is an operation that was prepared until the very end.
It would be safe to say that there is no way that the First Prince, known to be only a sword expert, could block those attacks coming from all directions.
“Farewell, insolent prince of Esteban.”
And then, nearly twenty knights quickly rushed towards the first prince.
“Die!”
“Ugh!”
A movement several times faster than the power of the original body that suddenly burst out.
The moment the swords flashing in the aura clashed with the First Prince, a small explosion and a dust storm arose.
Kwakwakwakwang!
It was an obvious ending even without looking.
So the Duke revealed a face full of ridicule and looked through the dust storm to find the figure of the first prince who remained there without a form.
but.
“Nineteen. The number is correct.”
“… … !”
The only thing that flowed out from there was the peaceful voice of the first prince.
Soon, he looked at the place where the dust storm had disappeared with disbelief, and there, in the darkness, was an intense light like a blood-red flame staring at him.
“That, that is… … .”
The duke took a step back without realizing it and stammered.
I stumbled on a rock and felt a tingling pain in my ankle, but I didn’t have time to feel it.
That would be so… … .
Gooooo-
“Hey, Sword Master?”
Aura Blade.
The killing intent that surged from the Prince’s sword was a secret weapon of the superhumans that only those who had reached the edge of the realm could use.
“Wow, that’s ridiculous… … .”
There was no way that could happen.
There’s something strange and very wrong with this situation.
How could the First Prince be using that? It must have been some sort of illusion designed to deceive.
But it only lasted a moment before I realized how ridiculous that was.
When the red flames and swords sank to the ground, only the corpses of the knights, torn in half, were left lying around.
The duke could no longer move his body. His entire body was gripped by fear.
Then the first prince spoke softly.
“Aren’t you curious?”
“Wh, what… … .”
“Should I cut off your head first? Or should I let the walls of the capital collapse first, as you wish?”
“… … !”
Only then was the Duke able to recall what the First Prince had said.
The saying that standing up for yourself is the easiest way to win a battle.
… … and even the words that it wasn’t worth setting a trap.
“You, you… … !”
There really was no reason for the First Prince to do that.
All they had to do was charge straight ahead and decapitate any enemy general who wasn’t prepared for their power.
……okay.
Because that was the simplest way to win this war with the least damage.
“It would be good to try to make a little effort.”
“Ugh… … !”
The two people’s completely different gazes crossed over the battlefield.
Fear and awe, contrasted with calm and leisure.
Or pleasure.
“Otherwise, wouldn’t I, who has been waiting for this moment, get bored?”
A fight that couldn’t be won from the start.
It was the moment when he realized that he was just playing on a giant board.
* * *
The difference between a Grand Mage and a Sword Master was stark yet simple.
One side is weak in close combat, the other side is strong.
The blade approaching at such incredible speed was, at this moment, more terrifying than the presence of the Archmage.
“Hey, stop it! I said stop it!”
The feeling of having to command troops had long since disappeared.
Only his primal instinct was moving him. The duke shouted in frustration as he urged the coachman on.
“Arnold! Make up for your mistake here and now!”
“Gah, Your Majesty! What is that… … .”
“I’m telling you to stop that bastard’s movements!”
It was not an order that applied only to the First Knight Commander.
But not a single one of the Duke’s knights or soldiers even hesitated or moved.
The Duke wasn’t the only one who confirmed that the Prince was a Sword Master.
The difference between having a 0% chance of survival and having a 0% chance of survival was that huge.
I smiled bitterly at the sight.
“It’s a beginning.”
And the beast pursues.
Take a leisurely, slow step.
But the result was the exact opposite. It closed the distance in an instant and was so fast that it was difficult to follow with the eyes.
The carriage, which was destroyed by the impact of the Meteor Swarm, unfortunately did not serve as the Duke’s foothold.
“Eww!”
“Whoaaah!”
“Tongue, attack! If you somehow create an opening, the sword will enter your body as long as you are human!”
Knights who had overcome the fear of death with incredible mental strength blocked and surrounded the way.
And then the soldiers raised their swords and rushed forward.
But there could not have been a gap like that in me, let alone anyone else.
It’s none other than the Sword Master.
Unlike the great wizards whose lineage on the battlefield has virtually disappeared, he is the ruler of the battlefield who is still looked up to in modern times.
Even I was more than that.
In the countless wars we have experienced before our return, the application of swordsmanship and aura has been constantly evolving.
He swung his sword as if he was literally breathing in, and used his aura as if he was spitting it out.
That in itself was a daily routine.
Woohoo!
Crunch-
“Snap!”
“Cough!”
One blow.
Those who blocked the way met their death without a trace.
The bloody aura tore apart not only the sword but also the armor, and even took life away mercilessly.
But it would have been better to die without even feeling any pain.
“Kwaaaaak!”
“Hey, save me!”
“Oh, I can’t stop it!”
Those who were outside the aura’s range had their skin tangled like a rag due to the sword wind.
Just once… …with just one swing of the sword, nearly a hundred people were killed or rendered incapacitated.
No one could come forward after seeing that sight.
no…….
“Hey, stop!”
“Hoo.”
I think there is one.
It was Arnold who appeared, holding his trembling legs.
I stopped walking and looked at the guy.
“It’s been a while, First Knight Commander Arnold. I don’t think we’ll be able to exchange greetings.”
“Where did this kid get his bluff from… …!”
“You’re bluffing?”
Although I had some expectations, it was clearly an action that fell short of expectations.
Are you crazy from fear? Why are you saying such things even in this situation?
Even after watching these sights?
He raised his eyebrows as if he was puzzled.
Then the guy grabbed his sword with a confused look in his eyes and shouted.
“I know, having devoted my entire life to the sword! The ultimate in swordsmanship is not something that can be achieved at the age of twenty-one… …!”
“Was that the source of your false confidence?”
“I can’t say no! Even if you were a person who mastered swordsmanship before becoming an adult, it would be impossible to become a sword master in just a few years!”
“I see.”
It wasn’t just fear and horror that showed on his face.
Anger, and… … inferiority complex.
It was the outburst of someone who had never seen the end of a sword in his entire life.
Are you in an extreme situation, denying reality and becoming obsessed?
That’s funny.
“Even the youngest sword master in history was thirty years old! There’s no way you could do that!”
How ugly can humans become?
“Father, you must have the magic of the Great Wizard on your back.”
My eyes were gradually sinking as I watched that ugly injustice.
