"Huh? Why are you so silent?" Garlan seemed to have ignored what Endra had just said, and especially when his gaze was directed to the side, something unpredictable might be happening.Endra annoyedly watched Garlan's attitude, even if he forced it, Garlan was not the type to admit to such things."Oh my, it seems I may have to find a way out of this problem alone..." He said resignedly."No, you might be overthinking it...""Huh? Why?" Endra asked in surprise, actually waiting for Garlan to respond to his statement."Maybe I can say that you are overthinking about it..."Endra became even more confused. What Garlan was saying made it seem like a much worse event was about to happen.Endra was so anxious that he tried to rethink all of this. From the beginning, it wasn't a good plan to attack such a large troop territory. So far, it seemed fine, but he didn't know how long it would go smoothly."Huh..." His head spun fast when thinking about this solution. He was confused about how to
"So, it turns out that Mr. Garlan has already faced the troops he once encountered..."That was the conclusion Elisa drew from the scrolls sent by Endra. This information left her surprised that Garlan's opponents had involved themselves in the affairs of the kingdom here.What made her curious was how her brother, Rafous, managed to seek help from Northaderm, especially since Horman had formidable combat strength before, yet he was easily defeated. This only strengthened Elisa's belief that Rafous had planned a massive attack against Horman from the beginning, and this time she and her people might face a similar fate.Just thinking about how this happened was already frustrating for her, but it couldn't be void.All the paths seemed closed, and now they could only wait to see how all of this would unfold."Hah... I wonder if Mr. Garlan and General Endra can defeat these enemies?"Everyone was pondering the same thing; if Elisa were alone, she might have given up long ago.She buried
What kind of magic did Garlan use to make the atmosphere here so quiet? His words were not only powerful for Giomor but also for the soldiers under his command.In essence, this war was a long-standing conflict for a country under Reviles's watch, and it was sad for them to remember why this war had occurred."Is it true we will be promised independence?" Giomor began to muster the courage to ask, but his spirit to know the truth had disappeared."No, I won't promise anything! It's up to you and everyone here to make it happen. If you want freedom, then make yourself useful now! You must be willing to die for the future generations, and by doing so, you will gain true freedom..."Giomor clenched his fist, his eyebrows furrowed deeply, and his teeth clenched, creating friction."I beg you..." Suddenly, he lowered his head sincerely at Garlan's feet. "Please recruit me to be part of this troop. I no longer want to experience the cruelty of the invaders. I want to see everything here bec
Elisa felt like she could finally relax after a rather long journey, staying inside the carriage and only gazing at the scenery, which was mostly wild and trees."Why do you keep looking at me like that?" Elisa asked, startling Endra.Endra quickly lowered his head, feeling embarrassed to admit it."I didn't expect you to come at a time like this. Are you really sure about coming here?""What are you saying?" Elisa smiled wryly. "I understand the situation, but I couldn't resist my curiosity."As she turned her face, her aura of grace radiated easily. Endra couldn't have imagined the girl he once considered his daughter could have such great beauty. Her presence even made his heart beat faster.He couldn't possibly have the stupid thoughts of marrying Elisa."I've heard about this region from you many times, as well as the conditions outside this place from Mr. Garlan, but I wanted to see it for myself. It seems like you're all so busy dealing with everything here."It couldn't be den
"Princess..."Elisa was surprised by the deep tone that came out of this man's mouth, even his face supported the seriousness of this."What's going on?" She began to ask, her body feeling the need to be prepared for an answer."I know this is a selfish request, but I want you to still like this when all the regions have become one..."Her eyebrows raised, widening her pupils significantly. She didn't expect to hear words like these again.Elisa's face began to look in another direction, dividing the passage of time."I'm not too sure about maintaining the authenticity of this kingdom! Many residents may already see me as a conqueror for defeating the current leader, I don't know if I can afford it if their insults are heard directly by these ears!"Who is to blame in this matter? Elisa is not a strong-willed person; she is a gentle girl who is forced to be firm in front of others.It feels forced to abandon her true self in front of so many people, and she doesn't even know if this w
However, Garlan and his troops did not allow the enemies to have their way.The soldiers continued to fight with all their might. The sudden change in the enemy's behavior made the situation even more chaotic, with every border region becoming a target of attack."General, our troops in the northern region are facing difficulties! They are requesting reinforcements..." reported a soldier who had just arrived. This man had been traveling a quite long way to reach this point, and the sweat on his face had long forgotten how long it had been unimpeded.The answer he was looking for was not that easy to find, as only silence could be seen on Garlan's face.It's not that he didn't hear it; his ears were still functioning well enough to hear everything. But, what else could he do? He didn't need to give any answer."Are you gone mad? Right now, our troops here are in a dire situation. The enemies have already started their attacks, and there's no time for them to rest..." scolded a soldier
Everyone followed him flowing to the melody of the horse race, all carried away by the enthusiasm to face the enemy.This fortress was recently conquered, only a few hours ago there was a fierce battle, but the results were already accepted by the opposing side.With their arrogance, they treated the residents, defeated soldiers, and innocent people as lowly creatures.It was truly a painful sight to witness, they had not arrived for this moment."En-Enemy attack..."The alarm had sounded, and all soldiers began to prepare themselves for battle once again.Those who were tied and gathered could only watch, pondering with this large caravan of horses.For those who knew, the flag symbolized a leader who had been awaited for quite some time.The troops who had initially lost their courage, began to intend to fight back.Crash...And, the troops were divided into two divisions. One division joined Garlan to destroy the core of the enemy troops, while the others had to check those hostage
The situation was getting more complicated before he could resolve the ongoing problem. Now, he had to deal with another war, but if that territory wasn't protected, everything would come to an end."Huh... this is what it means to be the leader every region needs. I understand why a king looks so depressed when their territory is taken by the enemy! Maintaining all of this isn't cheap!"Reflecting back on his past as a mercenary who didn't care about anyone's territory, he only came for the money and left without thinking about the people he defeated.Now, suddenly, everything had to be felt, and it was clear to him this was karma.Reluctantly, Garlan said, "I will send troops to the border region, so tell him to be patient...""Alright..."Then the man left Garlan alone in the room.Only silence now surrounded Garlan, time will not make it easier. Everything seemed to revolve around the cruelty of torturing his mind and soul.If he sent troops to the border region, the risk was clea
"She said that I must believe in the abilities within this body, which means I have to go back to the past..."The moment when one must sacrifice everyone fighting under his command, treating their lives as nothing more than tools to achieve victory.After becoming a minister, he gained a new understanding. The price of a single life was significant. Until now, he had considered lives as mere tools to attain victory.After a long time of forgetting this, he felt as though he was pushed back into his former wild spirit.No one can change this, and all time will converge at one point.Both sides appeared to have gathered with serious expressions, facing each other.Schlegel's troops wouldn't wait behind their fortress; they would directly destroy Switean's troops."What will you do this time?" Norsius asked with enthusiasm.It seemed the enemy was already starting to make their move, heading towards Liam's troops."Hehehe... so they're targeting me as their opponent? No problem, it's bo
On this extremely cold night, Garlan's face showed no sign of happiness.However, the lives of every soldier were precious; without them, this war would become even more challenging.It seemed the enemy troops were ready for attack.Rosa intentionally entered the tent to meet Garlan and found him sitting in front of a spread-out map.In reality, she feared that her presence might disturb his concentration, but she still wanted to meet with him.She began to tap softly, and when she was close enough, she said, "General..."Garlan slowly raised his head, the face of a girl he was familiar with, as he gazed at her nearly every day."What?""I apologize if I am interrupting your time, but I would like to discuss something...""Very well, please have a seat."An empty chair was occupied by the girl's body. It still felt awkward to be alone with Garlan in such a confined space. Even though there was no bed for intimacy, Rosa couldn't help but think about such things."So, what did you want
"General Garlan, I understand! Even in this filthy world, there are still those who yearn for peace. It's true that peace must be achieved with bloodied hands! Only those who truly desire it will be ready to do it..."The soldiers observed Rosa's significantly different demeanor; she was more aggressive than before. Leading them, she charged at the enemy troops.With relentless strikes, she showed no signs of fatigue until they had reached the designated stopping point.The white-clothed man glared at them with resentment. "I didn't expect to encounter a disturbance here, but she's a woman, and she's already wounded facing that slave! She can't possibly be stronger than me!"Confidently, he drew his gleaming sword, and the sunlight made it look even more magnificent.However, it didn't mean much, as Rosa had experienced before. The wielder of a weapon mattered more, no matter how splendid the weapon appeared. If she regarded her opponent as much stronger, the sword was appropriate fo
Rosa quickly backs away, sensing unresolved danger.Lattham's face shows shock as he watches blood continue to trickle from his body. He uses his left hand to wipe his chest, and his palm becomes stained with fresh blood.His eyes start to be filled with memories of the past, with fires raging and blood everywhere. His hands bear fresh bloodstains from the woman in front of him."Astrid..."His passionate cry erupts in the midst of the battle, leaving those around him confused as to who he is mourning."Astrid? Who is that?" Rosa squints her eyes after witnessing a significant change in Lattham. "What happened to him?"slowly, Lattham lifts his head, and his eyes seem sharper than before, radiating an aura of hostility.The apparition transforms Rosa, turning the fully armored knight in front of him into a grinning adversary."I will kill you..."Quickly, he takes a step forward, and their swords swing simultaneously.Cracks...Until it touches the ground where Rosa stands, the dust s
"What is this..."The long chain binding the man's hands and feet spun and then charged toward Rosa.Spontaneously, Rosa leaped from atop her horse. Unfortunately, the chain bound her horse's legs and forcibly pulled it down.A chain reaction occurred when the soldiers following Rosa collided, and dust filled the air as a result of this incident.Fortunately, some of the soldiers at the rear had managed to stop due to the sudden incidents."What's happening?" a soldier asked. As he looked ahead, the dust revealed his comrades rolling on the ground, some with their bodies badly injured.Rosa, who had managed to evade the incident, could only gape at the crazed actions of the man."What is he doing? How can he do this, and why have the enemy troops suddenly kept their distance? What's happening here?""You won't know who you're dealing with; he's a long-imprisoned slave, and his wild disposition was his characteristic, Lattham..."Lattham's head lifted, uniquely, after his earlier actio
Rosa needs to understand that using a fortress in warfare means defending within it; they can't just attack the enemy's troops directly.She already knows this from the lessons given, but she can't stand waiting for the enemy to attack."How long do I have to stay here? They've already started this war, their leaders should be responsible for what they've done..."She clenched her fists with all her might, but it was all in vain. She had to restrain the emotions inside her and wait for the right time.The soldiers there seemed much more useful than her, just watching like this was so boring, but most of the officers there were grateful not to plunge directly into the battlefield.Even in a situation like this, discussions about the plan were still ongoing, and it felt tiresome to discuss it."Now, the enemy is attacking with 700 people, which is much larger than the troops inside the fortress! The chance of winning is very small..." the leader troops warned."Of course, but if we just
They appeared surprised by the actions of the troops on top of the fort, their eyes quickly turned towards the torches intentionally used to illuminate the surroundings."Huh... do they think we're finished here? Well, we can use a bit of light to figure out our current location..."Vigilance continued as the fortress's lighting was still too dim."Leader, it seems that the enemy forces have been swept away by the attack," reported a soldier on top of the fortress.They couldn't see what was happening below, but from the visible body parts, it seemed like a large-scale massacre had occurred."So, they have indeed launched an attack!" Cold sweat dripped as he imagined a crazy action like that.Time could only be used to wait for morning; they couldn't move for the next few minutes.Remaining on high alert, when the sky began to lighten, they could finally assess their surroundings.Rosa, with her sharp eyes, observed the area and indeed saw many soldiers under her command."Are you all
"Of course, but we must not let them know about this attack! We have to strike when they believe the troops inside the fortress are just as before, only capable of defending against their attacks..." Rosa meant the most important factor, the enemy's reconnaissance scouts who were certainly ordered to monitor the fortress at various points.If they were to find out the troops inside the fortress were preparing to attack, the enemy would automatically shift to a combat-ready position."We don't know where the enemy's scouts are positioned, and, moreover, the nighttime will make our movements difficult," a weary-faced soldier pointed out."That's true, we don't know the enemy's troop locations, and, likewise, they can't confirm the attack we're planning. We need to observe first before they can execute that attack," Rosa replied.They began to understand, but there were still some incomplete details."So, who will lead the troops in the attack against the enemy?" the leader of the troop
"Hoam..."It's an annoying time. Rosa hasn't finished enjoying her sleep, but now she has to be in the room with the old men who look confused."This time they attacked us at night, targeting us when we didn't fight!" murmured the leader of the soldiers.It's indeed painful to be attacked when you want to rest.Rosa should be the one to mourn more. Her eyes blinked a few times to fight off drowsiness."Thanks to Miss Rosa's alertness, we didn't lose many soldiers!" praised one of the men.Unfortunately, Rosa didn't hear the praise clearly. Her head was down.Seeing no response, one of the men tried to wake her. "Miss Rosa!""Yes..."The man's tone was low, but Rosa's response was surprisingly strong, creating a hushed atmosphere.No one spoke for a few moments, watching this hilarious scene."Uh-oh... I've made a mistake! I don't want to return to the capital and face punishment, just like on my first day as a soldier.""Leader, if the enemy attacks again tonight, what should we do?"