Chapter 411: If you want them then come and try to take them

Abraham sneers at my declaration.

He then casually raised his right hand.

That alone signaled his thousand subordinates to ready themselves for battle. If he swings it down, all of them will probably charge at us.

That is fine with me but the one who will be doing the slaughtering would be us. Isnt it because you are caring about Vermillion that you did not run right away?

I didnt run away because I have no need to. But I do admit that I care about her.

I see. So how about we strike a deal, Your Highness? Hand the princess to us and we will let you go.

It seems that you have quite a poor memory huh? Let me say it again. The Empire doesnt have the habit of kicking out its people once they have already been accepted

My father once used those same words against the ambassador of the Sokal empire.

I still remember that day well.

The appearance of the Emperor I saw that day was enough to earn my admiration.

Even so, that is not the goal I am aiming for.

For me, an emperor is only something that can only be witnessed.

The Majestic figure of an emperor. That is what I wish to see on the throne.

I used to think that it would be my eldest brother.

Now I think that it will be Leo.

However, there are many difficulties in making Leo an emperor.

There is also the promise I made with the Brave. I must appear even more dangerous to them than Leo.

If thats the case then I just have to do it.

Overlapping the figure of the Emperor I saw that day on myself.

The figure that connects to my eldest brother who used to shoulder the dreams of those around him, the figure that Leo is striving to become.

Then it will be war. Wouldnt the Imperial Knights have a tough time fighting while they have to protect the injured Vermillion?

His expression is one of someone who has the upper hand.

He probably thought that I was bluffing.

The Sokal Ambassador acted the same back then too.

I am being looked down on. He still thinks of me as a powerless prince.

Thats why I sealed all of my calculating side and lazy habits inside myself.

I carry the Emperors authority. In the north, my authority is equal to that of the Emperor.

Looking down on me means that he is making light of the Empire.

That is something that absolutely can not be forgiven.

It seems you still lack the understanding of the Empires Imperial Knights huh? They are protectors. Protecting someone is their main job. If you think that you can get past them with only a thousand men then try it.

Threaten me wont work you know?

You cant understand unless I spell it out for you huh? Im telling you to come at me.

While looking straight at Abraham, I slowly stepped forward.

I am the Warden of the North! I carry His Imperial Majestys full authority! Therefore! All who set foot inside my territory are my subjects! Right here, In this place, those who seek help in the north are the people I must protect! I will not give anyone up! If you want them then come try to take them away! But remember well to prepare your resolve! Let it be known that the Knights of the Empire are not as weak as the Knights of the Dominion!

In response to my words, Elna and her Imperial Knights pull out their swords.

There, Abraham finally realized that Elna who was standing at my side was a member of the Brave house.

I seeyou can be so bullish because you have an Amsberg by your side huh..but even a child prodigy would find it difficult to face this number! You have too many to protect after all! Or will you use the Holy Sword? You will get yourself into trouble if you use the Holy Sword against the Dominion you know!

I dont have to use the Holy Sword against the likes of you! Dont flatter yourself.

Then what will you have us do? You think we will just bow our heads to the Empires authority!?

Saying so, Abraham signaled his men.

However, none of his subordinates move their feet.

Because they heard it.

A large number of horse footsteps behind us.

Its not the Empires authority that you have to bow toit is our military might!

At the same time, Lize-aneue appeared next to me.

Then, one after another, the knights arrived from behind us.

The number is no less than 3,000.

I made it in time. Leave the rest to me.

No.this is my war.

Lize-aneue stepped forward with a warlike smile but I stopped her.

A little surprised, Lize-aneue stared at me.

All men to attacking position! The enemy is the Dominions Army! By the formal request of Princess Marianne, I hereby declare war on the Cornix Dominion! To the King who doesnt care for his people! To the Aristocrats that preyed on them! To the Knights that did not protect the people that they are supposed to protect! Let us teach them the meaning of Pride and Honor! This is a battle to save the citizens of the Dominion! By the name of His Majesty the Emperor, I, Arnold Lakes Adler command you! Defeat the Dominion!!

I raise my right hand and swing it down.

The knights who had been waiting for that all rushed toward Abraham and his men.

Although this battle should already be an overwhelming victory for us, the Dominion Army which had the table turned on them is now incredibly fragile.

Tsk! Withdraw! Head back to the border!

Abraham gave his order but a new group of knights blocked their path.

Maybe they had chosen a route that would take them to the enemys rear in advance.

Leading those knights was a stout man wielding a halberd.

Knights of Reinfeld! Stand with me! There was a boy who ran desperately to request our help! We must not lose to him, Charge!

After he inspired the knights, Duke Reinfeld led the charge forward.

The Dominion Army whose withdrawal route was blocked is surrounded. They are completely overwhelmed.

Meanwhile, Lize-aneue slowly advanced her horse forward.

Lize-aneue.

Thats Colonel Abraham. A former Imperial Soldier. I will punish him myself.

Is that so.

I said that much and stayed silent.

With the battle already started, there is no need for useless conversation.

I can talk to Lize-aneue again later.

That was what I thought.

Al..I planned to use this war to slaughter them all as revenge for Wilhelm-aniue. But you have a different plan right.

I would be lying if I say that I am not angry at thembut it is in the past. We are living in the present. Thats why we should look at the present. There are people who ask for our help. They are people who fear the wrath of the Empire. Those people are innocent. You can not choose where you are born after all.

Lize-aneue looks up at the sky.

Then.

Yes..you are right.

Then..

I swear in the name of my late brother Wilhelm. I will fight your way. Saving the people and punishing the evil king and aristocrats. That is enoughright.

Yes. Thank you.

It is me who should be thankful. Looking at you now makes me feel nostalgic. Right now, you look a little bit like Wilhelm-aniue you know?

I am his younger brother after all.

I see.

Lize-aneue smiled a little and unsheathed her sword.

The battle is in a stalemate.

This is due to Abraham fending off the knights from his men.

Al, the fury within me still hasnt disappeared. This flame of wrath is still burning. Im sure that it wont go away until I die. But I can control it. I just need someone to hit.

Is that so.

Wilhelm-aniue was a good person. I have always wondered why a good person has to die? I know now that it is because there is a shameless fool like that guy around. A beast that has neither pride nor honor. Such a beast has no right to complain even if its subjected to some unreasonable anger..!

Her voice is trembling.

Lize-aneue is releasing the fury that was hidden inside her.

Then.

Make way!!

Lize-aneue advanced her horse and rushed into the middle of the enemy.

I follow her movement using magic.

Hearing her furious roar, the knights opened the way in a hurry.

A road was created before Lize-aneue.

Charging through that road, Lize-aneue swings her sword down at Abraham.

The Marshal herself.the blood of the Imperial Family must be delicious!

Lize-aneue said nothing and launched a series of slashes at Abraham.

Abraham is blocking them but his way of doing it is strange.

It was as if his sword was moving to intercept the slashes on its own.

So your mind has already been hijacked by the magic sword huh! If that vulgarity came from the magic sword then I can understand!

You think I care!?

Lize-aneue and Abraham fought evenly for a while.

During that time, all the soldiers of the Dominion Army were defeated.

None of them got away and it will be sometime before their main force at the border makes their move.

The only one left here is Abraham.

For a while now, Abraham has been watching his surroundings.

He probably thinks that he cant keep up with Lize-aneue much longer.

However, they are surrounded by knights.

You can still afford to look around while facing me huh!

I have no intention to share my fate with the Dominion you see!

At that moment.

Abraham turned his back on Lize-aneue.

He then plunges toward the knights surrounding him.

The knights try to stop Abraham but his magic sword automatically slashes at anyone who approaches.

However, Abraham was stopped.

By Duke Reinfeld who stood in his path.

Wh, at.?

Even with a magic sword, your attacks are quite light you know?

Duke Reinfeld swung his halberd down against Abrahams magic sword and forcefully stopped him.

Brought to a simple battle of power, Abraham was forced to stop.

However, if he stops moving, only hell is waiting for him.

DONT GET IN MY WAY!

Abraham deflects the halberd and tries to swing his sword at Duke Reinfeld.

However, that blow never reached the Duke.

Instead, Abrahams arm along with his magic sword dances in the air.

Ahh..! My friend!

Did you know who you just pointed your blade at?

Abraham turned around and stiffened.

This is because Lize-aneue was already in a position to swing her sword at him.

I have information!

Dont flatter yourself.

Without listening to anything he wanted to say, Lize-aneues sword stabbed into Abrahams neck and sewed it to the ground.

That was a fatal injury.

No treatment can save him now.

Are you safe? Jurgen.

Of course. Lizelotte-sama.

Dont push yourself too much.

As an Imperial Duke, I cant afford to run away.

Then next time do not leave my side.

Saying so, Lize-aneue pulls out her sword.

Abraham shows no sign of getting back up.

And thus, the battle at the border was concluded.

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