Chapter 163

Episode 163:

I learned that the 2nd prince was found to be in cahoots with the empire, was stripped of his title, and was tortured until his death.

When they heard the news, they felt a deep sense of frustration wash over them.

There was a lot they were able to gain because of the second prince.

Because of the sense of fulfillment that filled them in material terms, they took the initiative to arrange a meeting with the empire while the second prince was still.

That amount alone is equivalent to the monthly operating expenses of a large city.

But it all fell into ruin in an instant.

If the royal family had not focused on the second prince, they would have all been dragged away.

‘Raymond Millennium uncovered the truth.’

When they found out that it was all because of Raymond, they were very angry.

If it weren’t for him, they wouldn’t have been shrinking or saving money like they are now.

I felt resentful and desperately looked forward to getting revenge on him.

And it came quickly.

It is said that the 3rd prince is in danger due to a warlock.

When they found out that Raymond was involved in the matter, they earnestly requested that they be sent to the inspectorate, saying that Raymond should be investigated.

In addition, they bribed other royal families to give them power.

The royal family readily accepted him.

He already regarded Raymond, who was close to the crown prince, as a thorn in his eyes.

‘I will definitely make you shed tears of blood.’

They were determined to destroy Raymond somehow.

And a clash between Millennium and the royal family was the best way to do that.

Even if it’s Millennium, it won’t be able to come out strong against the royal family.

Moreover, upon hearing that they had become inspectors, the empire secretly approached them.

This time, I hope that Millennium and the royal family will not have a good relationship, so at least make them be wary of each other.

He said that if he did that, he would give him a good position in the empire.

They are not the ones to turn down that opportunity.

Instead of refusing, they accepted the offer with great joy.

The inspectors headed towards the millennium.

It was good at first.

Even after they left, Raymond and Count Millennium showed no reaction.

“What do they say in the empire?”

“I want you to just keep doing it like you do now. “They are telling me to come to them because they will prepare a place for me when I return to the royal family.”

It was an opportunity to occupy an important position in the empire.

They ran wild and ran wild again.

Although I was worried because I didn’t know when I would die, I still had some faith.

They said they would die to protect their families, so there was no need to be afraid because they agreed to compensate their families for their share.

“What did you just say, that crazy guy?”

“They say I’m joining a supply unit in the south. “How can you do that unless you really want to die?”

Something like a thunderbolt fell on them.

There were many eyes on the millennium.

So even if they were threatened, their safety was guaranteed to some extent.

But not in the South.

No matter how much of an empire it is, it cannot reach the south.

If they went to the south, they could not fulfill their mission and it was difficult to find out how they died.

As the saying goes, even if he was killed by barbarians, the truth of the incident could not be revealed.

It was just a dog’s death.

However, there was no way to escape, so we somehow ended up in the south.

“Ha what happens to us now?”

“I have to try my best not to die somehow. uh? “It’s out there.”

I was trying to tell them to fight from the inside as much as possible, but the atmosphere they had coming out of the command barracks was strange.

The inspectors stiffened as they looked as if they were going to fight at any moment.

“Lanos and the knight who came with Lord Bane will spar!”

The sound made them think.

And when they saw the sight of them sparring with a man of majestic stature, they felt a feeling that could not be explained in words.

Overwhelmed.

Raymond was overpowering a man who looked very strong.

They were so strong that their hearts were pounding as they watched them.

Have they ever been fooled by a person with such power?

Since they also used swords, they could see how outrageous Raymond’s behavior was.

Especially in the South, where strength is power, being captured by someone with that level of force was almost as good as death.

The chances of living next to a strong person were higher, but not only did they not have any connections here, but even people they knew were on their backs.

“Ah… it’s ruined.”

None of them could refute the low mumbling sound.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

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Count Warrug created a surprise attack force consisting of two southern rangers, all inspectors, and Lanos and me.

Lanos still burned his hostility towards me.

Although it subsided to some extent through sparring, it did not disappear completely.

“The operation is tonight, tonight.”

“All right.”

“I’ll keep that in mind!”

Unlike me, who was calm, Lanos reacted enthusiastically.

And the inspectors…

“Oh, we failed.”

“You can’t even run away from here.”

“They say all barbarians are monsters, but there’s no way this will succeed.”

I was still in despair.

From the moment they arrived in the South, their talkativeness drastically decreased and their complexions became as pale as corpses.

He was very negative, saying he would never be able to return alive.

That is how notorious the barbarians were.

“It will be a difficult operation, so rest until then.”

With that said, Count Warrug gestured towards the rangers next to him.

The rangers who had been waiting while listening to Count Warrug ran up to him at his gesture and handed him something.

“Put it on. “Because it’s clothes that help you hide.”

It was all black, like the rangers’ clothes.

I quickly took the clothes and put them on.

The rangers’ clothes were made from the material of a monster called ‘Tontria’, which is active only at night.

It was also a garment used by Assassins that absorbed moonlight and helped them hide in the dark.

“It won’t happen, but that dagger is for suicide. Among the barbarians, some have cannibalism, so if they are caught, it would be better to commit suicide. “They said they didn’t want to be eaten alive.”

He spoke harshly and gave the dagger only to the inspectors and Ranger Lanos.

Actually, I didn’t receive anything, so I looked at him in confusion and he said something absurd to me.

“Oh, I’m sorry. “Because I don’t have enough daggers.”

What do you mean, it doesn’t even seem like it’s being said?

No matter how barren the place is, what’s more, I brought supplies today, but you don’t have a dagger to give me?

It wasn’t that he didn’t have a dagger, it was just that he had other thoughts.

“Ha, I understand.”

Since I had no intention of committing suicide in the first place, I decided to just ignore it this time.

It’s not like I can communicate with someone just because I talk to them.

“Everyone go and take it easy. Raymond is following me. “I have work to do with you.”

“Lord Bane, me too…!”

“This is mine and his business, so don’t get involved.”

“….”

Lanos closed his mouth at his firm words.

Then he looked at me and bit his lip tightly.

I was sick of him being jealous of things like this, and I was a little resentful of Count Warrug, who went out of his way to drag me in in front of everyone.

If you’re going to call me, at least call me when that guy isn’t around.

I sighed at the thought that three months of living in the South would not be so easy.

“I won’t speak from now on. Don’t even make a sound. “When necessary, use the hand signals provided.”

Count Warrug, who had almost reached the surprise location, spoke in a bloody voice.

Everyone nodded without answering.

“Fuck it. “I ended up coming here.”

“I’m going to die. I’m going to die.”

Next door, inspectors were still muttering negative words.

Even though it was their first time, it lasted for a long time, and the people who came with them were impressed when they saw them.

“These guys who are called knights are barely scared of something like this. When I go back, I have to find out how on earth these guys became knights.”

Count Warrug glared at them fiercely.

At that look in their eyes, their bodies trembled and their mouths fell silent.

“You guys… I brought you the wrong people. Don’t step forward unless it’s urgent. “If you step out for no reason, you could cause damage to your allies.”

Instead of feeling ashamed at his words, they felt relieved and said they were fortunate.

They seemed so happy that they didn’t have to fight that even I, who had brought them here, sighed and wondered why I had brought them here.

“Then let’s go up.”

Count Warrug turned his gaze away from them and walked away.

If you go up the forest-covered mountain path, you will come across a small path.

It was not artificially created, but was formed by water flowing from a lake connected to the top of the mountain.

This road led from the barbarian lands to Easton Castle.

However, the reason why barbarians or Eastern knights did not use this place was simple.

It was very rough and it was easy to get ambushed.

Because the bushes were so thick, if you were hiding here, you had no choice but to be unaware.

We went further in along the road.

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The sound of insects and animals can be heard.

We have reached the border between the barbarian lands and Easton’s domain.

Even the rangers could not hide their nervousness, as if it was their first time coming here.

‘Shh.’

Count Warrug lifted a finger and brought it to his mouth.

Then he points to a place.

Savages were seen moving not far away.

Since the area right in front of us was the land of barbarians, the barbarians often went on reconnaissance like this to prepare for Easton, who would attack at any time.

We moved a little higher at Count Warrug’s signal.

After climbing for a while, we were able to see it.

“$%#@%!”

Barbarians who look different from the barbarians who patrol.

The scouts carried simple hatchets.

Mobility is utilized not to fight enemies, but to detect enemies and immediately notify them.

However, the sight of the barbarians gathered there without even lighting a bonfire looked like they were going to war.

The halberd and hammer on his back, etc.

Their behavior was definitely not that of scouts.

Moreover, there is no bonfire being lit on this night when it is difficult to tell even an inch ahead.

Unless they are operating in secret, such behavior is rare.

If I hadn’t heard their information in advance, I would have been completely unaware.

‘Savages should be able to see even at night like this.’

Barbarians also deal with aurors.

However, he had eyes that could see far away without using auras and eyes that could pierce the darkness, and a strong body.

That alone makes them incredible warriors, but the biggest reason they are scary is that they have no fear of death.

Rather, I thought it was an honor to die fighting.

That’s why it was difficult to fight them.

‘But the barbarians thought this? Those simple bastards?’

As I watched them gathered together and talking about something, a question occurred to me.

The barbarians were simple at best and stupid at worst.

He only thinks about battle and doesn’t often use strategies.

That’s why it was surprising that they were conducting night raids like this.

“….”

Then their voices disappeared.

Sniff sniff.

They sniffed the surroundings with their noses wide open and suddenly looked in our direction.

“It smells. It smells. “The smell of the imperial bastards!”

Savages screaming loudly and rushing towards.

The battle has begun.