Episode 98. Counterattack.
A small mansion located on the outskirts between the south and west.
And although it is a subordinate unit of Strange, it is a company-based knighthood of less than 100 people.
‘The condition of the armament is not good.’
There were people who were not properly equipped with leather armor or even a Gambison made of cotton.
Most of these people had no real battlefield experience.
Verdin and the five knights who followed him formed a unit among them.
‘of course.’
Since I didn’t want my armament to feel too different from the knights of the frontier, I took off the armor made of oriharcon, the highest grade ore, and changed into equipment of a similar level to theirs.
“Again, we are not going to declare war on the Glazers. “We will just capture Katarina alive and escape from the castle.”
This operation was simple.
Kaipa abandons Strange and enters the Glazer to join hands with his maternal aunt, Katarina.
Meanwhile, Verdin kidnaps Katharina and escapes from Glaser Castle.
“What should we be doing in the meantime?”
Cynthia asked a question.
“We just need to return the wizards’ attention with Rox.”
“Wizard? “No, I’m not fighting them.”
“We don’t fight. They’re just arguing about things that aren’t poetry. “If you give us 5 seconds, no, 3 seconds, we can get Katarina out.”
“… “Is that possible?”
“It’s possible.”
Of course, it’s a bit rough.
Everyone who participated in the operation had no objections. The plan was implemented on the premise that Kaipa and his troops could also return safely.
Kaipa spoke to me as he stroked the Strange family emblem engraved on his silver helmet.
“Then we will send you and me inside, and then return straight to Strange’s territory.”
“Yes, if Duke Catherine accepts the alliance proposal. “He says he’s prepared a negotiation plan with Glazer, and you can leave.”
“They won’t notice our movements, right? As soon as the Lord of the House said that, he was moving… .”
“Absolutely. If anything, now is the best time to catch them off guard.”
“Is that so?”
“They say a snake that has lost its head is looking for someone who can become its eyes, but I would rather welcome it with open arms.”
“… … All right.”
Kaipa is a knight who is honest and follows the spirit of chivalry so well that he never caused a single problem in his territory for a long time, from when I was a child until I became an adult.
‘Thanks to this, we were able to carry out this operation.’
This ‘recapture Katarina’ operation started with trust in each other, so I should prepare to repay that.
“Once this operation is over, I will appoint all of them as Strange’s official knights.”
Kaipa opened his eyes brightly.
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, not only that, but we will also provide armament so that they can show that they are Strange.”
This was an extremely unconventional condition.
Strange’s official knighthood is a position that can only be received by those who have graduated from the Knight Academy or passed the exam held at the home.
Are you appointing your unit as official knights?
The reputation of the knights belonging to the family and their positions directly indicated the power of the lord.
This was nothing short of an increase in Kaipa’s reputation.
To the extent that it is said that he holds the honor of being recognized not only within Strange territory, but also wherever he goes on the continent.
“I will take note of it.”
Kaipa didn’t say thank you. The operation has not yet been implemented, and compensation will only be received once it is completed.
If you argue about unfinished business, you might go astray like a horse chasing a dream, so you should keep your head straight until the mission is completed.
“Baby troops at attention.”
Kaipa’s adjutant heard his command, turned back and shouted at the soldiers.
“Unit at attention!”
As his shout spread, those gathered in front of the mansion stood at attention.
Their armament may seem clumsy, but their spirit was not low. Well, since he trained under Kaipa, he must be excellent at basic skills.
“Everyone must travel to Glazer Castle without rest. “We have to arrive before the sun sets, so stay focused so you don’t lose your formation!”
* * *
Hagen tilted his head with an absurd expression.
“Kypha de Strange?”
Kaipa’s troops began to be monitored from the moment they entered Glaser’s territory.
How can those who bear Strange’s name invade Glaser’s territory without any contact?
They do not have the justification to officially declare war through the imperial family or to attack without reason.
‘of course.’
Some of them launch a surprise attack by attacking the enemy before they are attacked, but this is a strategy that large groups such as Strange and Glazer never use.
No, this was so dangerous that it could turn all the knights on the continent into enemies, so it couldn’t happen between the two.
“They said he was Duke Katharina’s maternal relative.”
Hagen’s third son and his right-hand man, ‘Dictry von Glaser’.
A dark-skinned man with strong muscles, uncharacteristic of a wizard, answered.
“Duchess Catherine? No way. She has imperial blood. “A mere knight from the border would say something like that?”
“Rumor has it that Kaipa’s mother is also from the imperial family. “I don’t know why, but he was kicked out to the outskirts based on an incident in the past.”
“… “Why did you come into our territory?”
“He said he wanted to meet the head of the family.”
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“me?”
“yes.”
“why?”
“The reason is that they said they would meet the head of the family and tell him in person. “No matter how much I asked, he wouldn’t answer.”
Hagen rested his chin and looked out the window.
“A knight named Strange wants to meet me in person without reporting to his family. Moreover, he is Duke Catherine’s maternal relative.”
He didn’t think deeply.
A few things came to mind, but I didn’t make any hasty judgments and just told Dictree how to deal with it.
“Do not kill the man named Kaipa, but bring him to me.”
“All right.”
“Have a watcher attached to the unit moving with him. Every move, for what reason they came to our castle. And you can’t let it do whatever it wants until you figure out what its purpose is.”
“Yes, matriarch. “I will organize it neatly as you said.”
“request.”
* * *
Kaipa arrived at Glaser Castle and faced difficulties right from the entrance.
They thought that if they showed the letter of surrender, they would naturally send the troops into the castle according to the formalities, but they ordered everyone except Kaipa to wait outside the castle.
“If you don’t like it, go back. “There was an order not to allow Strange into the castle, but if he brings so many soldiers, of course we can’t give him permission, right?”
Dictree spoke firmly but clearly.
Kaipa turned his head and glanced in the direction where Verdin was, then took a step forward and spoke in a whisper.
“I came because I heard that Duke Catherine was inside.”
“Who said that?”
“Who would it be? Of course, it was spread through the words of Valentine, who met Hagen in person.”
“… … .”
“I’ll be honest with you. I bear the name of Strange, but my past sins are not dark enough to warrant being cast out to the outskirts. Of course, loyalty to the family is not high.”
Dictree looked at him with interest.
“I survived because I was related to Katharina at the time. “Now it’s my turn to help her.”
“It’s your turn to help… .”
“And the reason I have to take my troops into the castle is because I am as afraid of the Glazers as you are of us.”
“Afraid of us?”
Kaipa answered as he placed his sword on the ground.
dump.
“Yes, think about it. “This is my first time coming to this castle since I was born. How could a knight not be afraid of a wizard?”
“… … .”
“It’s unlikely, but if something unexpected happens, I’m asking you to let in at least the minimum number of people so that we can prepare for it. “This is definitely not a reason to fight with you.”
“H-true.”
“If you wish, we will disarm all of your weapons.”
Dictree asked, looking at Kaipa’s troops with a frown.
“How many should go in?”
“Ten, no, five. No, four is enough.”
“four?”
“Yes, as you can see, I can’t walk properly, so there are two soldiers to support me on both sides.”
Kaipa suddenly pretended to limp one leg.
“Two people to carry the luggage is enough.”
“Let’s do it with three people.”
“… … “Three people?”
“Well, it’s not like I’m taking artillery shells into the castle. “If it were luggage, I would just have to carry that bundle.”
-Cough, Cough.
Someone coughed.
When I looked back, I saw Verdin wearing a deep hood, covering his mouth with his fist, nodding and continuing to cough.
“… Please do so. “I’ll just take three people in.”
* * *
Successfully entered the castle.
While Kaipa went into Glazer’s meeting room to negotiate.
Cynthia, Alfredo, and I waited at the end of the opposite hallway.
‘As expected, my father was right.’
He deserves to be called Hagen the coward.
Never let down your guard against just four knights.
To anyone who sees us, armed with weapons that make us look like low-ranking knights, they are stationed so far away.
I heard that he was very careful and never let his guard down, but wasn’t this a very excessive measure?
‘Well, maybe that will help me this time.’
I tapped Cynthia’s side with my fist.
After receiving the signal, she nodded briefly and gestured to the wizard closest to us.
“There, there.”
Dictree, who guided us here, answered with his eyes fixed on the end of the hallway.
“say.”
“Excuse me, but can I go to the bathroom?”
“does not exist.”
“… It’ll just take a moment, right? “I was nervous and drank a lot of water, but I had to urinate so badly.”
“Be patient.”
“No, I wouldn’t have told you if I could bear it. If you just wait a little longer… . “I think it will come out.”
“Still, bear with it. “I can’t let you go now-”
Cynthia took off her belt.
Chop rock.
“Oh, I don’t know! Then I’ll just pack it here. You’ll be really happy if a person named Hagen comes out of that room a little later. “Because one soldier wasn’t sent to the bathroom, so the hallway was filled with a foul smell!”
“Now, wait! What are you doing?”
“What to do? Since you won’t let me go to the bathroom now-
Dictree looked arrogant and pulled up her pants.
“Okay, pull up your pants! Hey Frank. Take me to the bathroom. “Just in case, don’t pay attention to what they’re doing and just watch.”
A soldier called Frank responded by running up and aiming his spear at Cynthia.
“yes! Hey, stand up quickly. This bitch is doing something like this… .”
Cynthia stood up with a smile, winked at me, and followed Frank.
‘good.’
It’s the beginning.
From now on, we will begin the operation to recapture Katarina.
fantasy,
