Chapter 342
My Villains Episode 342
59. plateau(2)
In fact, Ulkar has a very uneasy relationship with the nobles of Antrum. It's because of the Thousand Day War that took place a few years ago..
To summarize the Thousand Day War in one sentence, it was an incident in which seven great lords attacked the old king to give him land.
The king's direct territory, which extends around the royal capital, is huge, reaching 20% of the entire territory of the Kingdom of Milan, and at the same time, it is the richest land on the continent..
In addition, the fertile provinces under direct control are also occupied by the king's associates..
The sixteen barons of the Troscher region are no different from the vassals of the royal family of Geore, Count Jovian, who rules the Au Cdely region, is the current king's younger brother, and the Earl of Helmworth of the Far Light region is so much so that it is called the 'Queen's Cradle'. It is a family that is close to the royal family..
Therefore, the nobles who occupied a relatively peripheral area had no choice but to be dissatisfied with the royal family, and eventually revolted, led by Duke Wevelter, the leader of the North..
Most nobles in the Antrum region also participated in the Thousand Day War. However, because the Aryan family was excluded, Count Alder, who had the second highest authority after the Marquis of Avon at the time, led the nobles..
In terms of military power, the nobles had a slight advantage, and in fact, the royal family and the Geunwang faction were helplessly pushed back in the early stages of the war..
However, at the end of the war, the third prince, Ulkar, appeared out of nowhere and defeated the armies of the great lords, and thus the Thousand Day War came to an end..
Dozens of Antrum nobles, including the Earl of Alder, lost their lives. Thanks to the intervention of the Marquis of Eavon, the territory was preserved, but it was clear that it was a great ordeal for the family..
Like Rujan, who lost his father, Count Alder, most of the nobles and knights here lost their fathers, brothers, and relatives in the Thousand Day War. It was natural that a strange air current was flowing in front of Count Osu's tent..
Just before this strange current went beyond the level of awkwardness and took on a different color, I coughed and opened my mouth..
“Well, this morning I saw a horseman running towards the east..”
The sudden words attracted the attention of Antrum's nobles and knights..
“Well, of course it's a messenger. The destination will be Rihanna Well..”
“What are you talking about suddenly, Lord Phoenics??”
“Aren't you trying to deliver news to the Marquis of Eavon? The damage is so severe that I want to receive guidance.?”
“…… A messenger was sent. The Marquis is the master of this army and must know the current situation. It's a normal, routine action..”
General McNeil answered with a calm face. I nodded my head to show him that I understood..
“Half of the unit is dead or injured, so of course they don't want to move. Everyone will want to go back. Honestly, even if you turn your head right now, who can stop you??”
“Wait, Lord Phoenics..”
This person, who was standing silently in the back, Zizela Winged stepped forward..
“What are you talking about now? These people are the nobles of the kingdom, and naturally have a duty to protect the border..”
“Well, if you ask me, it’s like that. But is duty so important??”
“……I don't know what the hell you're talking about..”
I shrugged my shoulders as Sir Gisella's cool features slightly distorted..
“What is the reason why the prince is a low-ranking person in this village? Is that also out of obligation??”
“of course. As a member of the royal family, he has a duty to protect the kingdom.”
“That sounds obvious. Then where is the king??”
“……suddenly what,”
“What about his successor, Prince Zacharis? When it comes to duty, aren't they before our prince? But what about reality? Let alone sending troops, you have no interest in this.?”
Sir Gisella fell silent for a moment, as if at a loss for words, and I continued speaking, looking back at General MacNeill and the other nobles..
“Let's be honest. Isn't it funny that everyone is doing this because of obligations that aren't that important??”
“Yeah, I'll be honest..”
The knight who led the conscripts on behalf of a certain Viscount stepped forward with a stern expression..
“We lost sixty-seven men in the last battle. The men my lord cherished like his own children, but at the same time, to some, they were real children, and to others, they were brothers and fathers..”
A familiar face. Probably one of the brave knights who followed in my footsteps and crushed the enemy cavalry..
The knight who three days ago showed off the skill of skewering two armored mercenaries with his spear was now massaging his forehead with his shoulders slumped..
“Since the number of 100 people that the Marquis ordered came exactly, the remaining number are only 33. If I can't send those guys back, I don't think I'll have the honor to see my lord..”
deep sigh.
“As a knight, I can sacrifice my life for honor and glory. But not the soldiers who follow me. It's natural for military spirit to be shaken..”
When the knight in plate armor, polished to a shine but full of scratches, finished speaking, I turned to Sir Hylterre and Sir Gisella..
“Did you see it? Instead of trying to drag people who don't even have the heart, let's go on our own..”
“Sir Phoenics.”
“Thanks to their sacrifice, the Bloodmane mercenaries were destroyed. The prince also said that it was a pretty decisive battle. Then, haven’t I done my part as a reinforcement??”
Ssaeaeang- The cold wind blew again..
“flaw.”
The one who broke the silence this time was the young Baron Lu Yan..
“Well, I admit it too. My honest feeling is that I want to go back to Cheder Castle right now..”
“Baron Rujan!”
The old nobleman shouted lowly, but Lu Yan, who was already sitting on the field chair given to him by his servant, burst out in mockery regardless..
“Why are you doing this? I'm just being honest, Baron Thoseth. I am very satisfied with my current situation, having collected a lot of loot without shedding a single drop of blood..”
“refrain from speaking.”
“Well, it would be perfect if the Marquis gave me an order to return at this point. Because you can protect your honor by retreating.”
The expressions of the nobles hardened at the frankly blatant words. Be that as it may, this arrogant little girl raised her voice as she looked towards Count Ost's tent..
“But I assure you, Marquis Eavon will never give such an order.!”
“Why do you think that is? huh?”
Lu Yan glanced at the tent fluttering in the cold wind, then looked back at the nobles..
“It doesn't really matter to the Marquis whether we die or not? Or, if he sends reinforcements and they come back in less than a week, his prestige will be hurt.?”
The boy who was pouring out words hummed and snorted..
“no! Absolutely not!”
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“The Marquis will not allow us to run away. Because he knows honor!”
honor? Turning a curve like this?
“Everyone probably thinks that fighting for one's life in this extremely desolate land is foolish. It doesn’t matter whether the plateau is devastated or not, as long as our beautiful hometown is intact! You probably think so.!”
Lu Yan, who was shouting loud enough for the surrounding soldiers to hear, quickly turned around. I was in deep admiration, but when he pointed at me, my eyes widened..
“Did you hear what that driver said? Actually! The duty given to Prince Ulkar is so light that it cannot even be compared to that given to us.!”
Youngju, the boy who was speaking passionately, kicked off his chair and stood up..
“How many of those guarding Highguard at this moment do you think are Western men? About half of them are from the south, including Onwooter, Saban, and Alvivton. The other half come from Earl Shore and the Crescent Islands, and the rest from Byga De and Southernshire.!”
Lu Yan looked back at the soldiers who had gathered near the tent, drawn by the commotion, and shouted..
“Do you know what I mean! Those men don't care at all if not only the plateau but also our entire hometown, Antrum, becomes a sea of fire! Nevertheless, they are trying to bleed the evil elector princes.!”
The burning red-brown eyes are Ant.
He attacked the nobles and knights of Rum..
“Did you think that the blood you lost three days ago was a waste, or that this was enough? Then I ask you.”
The whisper that continues.
“Please keep your mouth shut. Because that is the way to protect the honor of the temple..”
“Honor? honor!”
Baron Toseth could not stand it any longer and shouted with his face turning red..
“Ruyan, you little brat. “You must know honor!” "under. “I guess you’ve finally thought of something to say?” “Oh, it reminds me of Count Alder’s majestic appearance while commanding his troops.!”
When his father's story suddenly came up, the boy's expression hardened, and the old baron continued to vent his anger..
“Come to your senses, Ruyan! Your father was beheaded in the royal square.!”
“……This damn old man,”
“Bart, my second son was there too! Have you forgotten who it is for?!”
General McNeil and the nobles came forward and stopped Lujan, who was trying to shout at Moorra, and Toseth, who was grinning..
“Damn it, let go of this.!”
While Lujan was being grabbed by the shoulders by a large knight and struggling, Toseth, a strong old man, threw General McNeil aside and looked back..
“You, the butcher of the Seymour family! Do you think I will forget you?!”
I was startled and turned to look in the direction he was pointing. There, Lord Hylterre was looking at Baron Toseth with an expressionless face..
“The man who stabbed my eldest son, youngest son, and soldiers to death as if hunting a wild boar, puts his face in front of me! There is a level of shamelessness, you shameless idiot.!”
“Baron!”
“please stop!”
The frightened nobles and knights were holding on to Toses, who was spewing out curses, and next to them, Ruyan was shooting out loud and roughly pushing the knight who had grabbed him..
In the midst of all the chaos, I glanced back at Lord Hülter, but he still had no expression..
Felter felt my gaze and turned to look at me, so our eyes met. And Sir Hülterter smiled brightly..
The smile disappeared so quickly that I wondered if it was an illusion..
……Why does it give me goosebumps.
“Let go of this! The habits of that young brat who doesn’t know any honor-”
Baron Toseth, who was struggling, froze in shock at what he saw. The eyes of those gathered in front of the tent, including me, followed the gaze of the old man..
“It's noisy.”
A group of people walked among the soldiers of Antrum, which parted like the Red Sea. The man at the head of the giant Lord Ankir, Master Lymond, and the original soldiers was none other than Ulkar..
“prince.”
“ majesty.”
As the knights, including myself, and the officers bowed, Ulkar smiled faintly and nodded. Then he passed us, looked at the two barons, young and old, and spoke..
“Looks like someone has something to tell me.”
It wasn't a big deal, but the atmosphere in the audience was immediately crushed..
Antrum's nobles and knights turned pale and averted their eyes under Ulkar's weary gaze..
Baron Toseth also swallowed dryly for a moment, but then proudly puffed out his chest and spoke..
“…… Although I came here according to the Marquis' orders, His Majesty the Third Prince is still my enemy. I was just trying to say this.”
“Is that so?.”
After muttering and not seeing the gaze directed at him, Toseth pursed his lips and glared at Ulkar..
But that was only for a moment, and the old baron shook his chin and lowered his head..
Next, Ulkar's eyes turned to Baron Rujan..
“Kyeong-eun?”
The boy clenched his fists in response to the quiet question..
Seeing his red-brown eyes burning brightly, I prayed in my heart..
Please, please don't show up.
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