Chapter 343
My Villains Episode 343
59. plateau(3)
To be honest, I like Lu Yan..
He was struggling to become a lord at the young age of 13, and it was unfortunate that he was being so cunning as a child, but at the same time, he was proud of me..
I also liked how I could feel the heat in his chest just by looking at it..
A boy who runs after his ambition and aspirations. As someone who looks like a blood knight but is just a citizen at heart, I unconsciously root for him..
So I cast a longing look over Ulkar's shoulder..
In your eyes, Ulkar will appear to be your enemy. Yes, you can think so..
But just shut up, please.
If I say that out loud, it might seem like I'm supporting my father, who is a traitor..
“••••••Phew.”
Perhaps he felt my gaze, or perhaps he managed to regain his senses, the young baron extinguished the fire in his eyes with a sigh..
“In the past, I heard that His Highness the Third Prince swore that he would become the great warrior of all the weak..”
“Facing powerful enemies on this plateau now is also to protect that noble oath. If I were to dare to comment, I would say that it is a nobility worthy of the name of the royal family..”
Lu Yan managed to suppress his anger in front of his enemy. He straightened his back in front of Ulkar's silent gaze and continued speaking loudly..
“I know that those who are now guarding the western border according to Your Majesty's orders are from the South, East, and North. As much as I know about honor, I also know what is shameful. So, I know that it is shameful for a man from the West to say this to you, Your Majesty..”
“The introduction is long..”
“Well then, let me be blunt. Unlike you, the noble hero, we are mere human beings. It is a human language that is influenced by desires, instincts, and emotions..”
“I am not much different from you. I too am just a human being.”
“Then it will be easier for you to understand..”
“What do you mean??”
“This is why those gathered here cannot truly follow His Majesty.” The prince's straight eyebrows twitched slightly. But the boy's eyes were already focused on the soldiers, not on him..
“If we were to follow Your Majesty's lead and confront the Electors, we would have more to lose than to gain, and it would be against our desires. Three days ago, we lost over 300 comrades in a single battle, so if we enter a full-scale war, we cannot guarantee that anyone will survive. It goes against my instincts..”
Antram's soldiers were seen making eye contact with each other and nodding their heads. Lu Yan wet her lips and lowered her voice..
“And, most of those here lost their families and relatives to Your Majesty and the army you led as a result of ‘that incident.’ Just like Baron Toseth..”
Damn, this guy ended up…….
Just before the subdued atmosphere froze, the boy's voice continued..
“Of course, we all know that we should not blame His Highness. The reason they lost their lives in vain was because of the instigation of my father and other irreverent nobles, and not because of your bravery or mercenary skills..”
Hey. I thought my liver was failing.
“However, knowing and feeling are two different things. Even I, who received orders directly from His Excellency the Marquis, am reluctant to entrust my life to His Majesty, so what about the soldiers?.”
“It's against your feelings..”
“That's right. For the sake of honor and duty, I will ultimately follow Your Majesty. But you will never gain a sincere following because your desires, instincts and emotions will reject you..”
……I felt it before, but the young guy is very eloquent..
It was easy to notice the omitted content at the end of the speech. ‘So, don’t forcefully drag us along, just go on your own.’.
No matter what he felt, Lu Yan maintained a polite attitude and even disparaged his dead father. Since the line was drawn between treason and betrayal, there was no room for much trouble..
Well, there's nothing he can't find fault with, but Ulkar has something called face, so he won't be able to keep his mouth shut. It's not like that in the first place.
Was I worrying about this guy for no reason?.
Ulkar looked down at Rujan and smiled..
“Thank you. Please keep my advice in mind.”
“……It wasn't advice, but thank you for saying that..”
““Then now it’s my turn to persuade you.” " yes?”
Instead of answering, the prince turned around, his cloak flying. And he was able to immediately climb onto a cart loaded with supplies such as oak barrels and arrows..
“I promise before the good Lord, the six kings, and you.!”
The loud voice immediately drew attention..
Prince Ulkar faced the soldiers under the light of the sun setting towards the west..
“This war will not be limited to defense; we will take the land and wealth from the wicked electors and give them to you.!”
The eyes of not only the soldiers but also the nobles and knights widened at the sudden declaration..
Before anyone could question it, Ulkar continued shouting, pointing to the west..
“Whatever is in front of me, I will be between it and you, even if it means death./”
The moment the prince's eyes wandered around me, I held my breath. I was overwhelmed by something that was similar to Lu Yan, but so bright that it could not be compared to him..
The others seemed to be no different, and the gaps left between the prince's speeches were filled with the sounds of breathing and spitting..
“Don't be loyal, don't obey! After the enemies retreat, you can point your sword at me! But for now, use me to protect your land.!”
I suddenly compared Ulkar and Rujan..
Lu Yan was basically excellent at speaking, and thanks to all the harsh experiences, he had considerable charisma despite his young age. Thanks to this, I was able to get over a thousand adults to agree with my cause..
“I will share my abundant victory! But the glory will be yours alone.!”
Ulkar was different..
He was a real professional. It instantly captivated the crowd and made it impossible for anyone to take their eyes off him..
“I will sacrifice my worthless life! But I won't ask for your lives!”
Next, Prince Ulkar drew his shining long sword..
“I will raise my sword for you! But I will not order you to fight for me.!”
While the barren land was colored by the sunset, only a single sword stood tall..
“Lord Almighty! Please be a witness to my promise, and if I break it, judge me with the light.!”
As soon as the shouting ended, the blade flashed and cut through the sunlight. It felt like light was converging on the tip of the sword..
Is it like a magic tool, or am I looking at it wrongly? Contrary to my suspicions, most of the soldiers were completely absorbed in the mysterious sight and had their mouths wide open..
“……under.”
Somehow, they seemed to regard that light as God's answer or something unreasonable..
There were only a few people praying and no one shouted..
But the camp was quietly seething. I could feel in the changed air that Ulkar had captured the hearts of the soldiers..
Lujan, who was looking up at Ulkar blankly, had somehow turned pale. What is the boy thinking?.
“ruler.”
Ulkar lowered his long sword and looked back at the tent..
“Now I want to hear your answer..”
A soft voice. However, the campsite was so quiet that you could even hear the sound of a pin falling..
That's why people felt puzzled when Ulkar's gaze was directed towards the tent. The person who must answer that question is Ruyan.?
At that time, the curtain of the tent fluttered open and another boy appeared..
“3His Royal Highness.”
“Count Ost.”
He was the Count of Ost, the grandson and successor of the Marquis of Eavon..
Os looked very pale. He was originally an impressive boy with gentle eyes and red cheeks, but now the shadows under his eyes and dry lips caught my eye first..
also. He must have been scared because of the last battle..
Well, I have no intention of doing harm..
In the middle of the night, lightning struck and cavalrymen attacked, and trolls appeared out of nowhere and attacked right in front of my nose. If it's okay, that's 16 years old. Guys like Ruyan are weird, there's nothing wrong with Os..
“……Tsk.”
“You're wrong. I was completely scared..”
However, Antrum's nobles and knights do not seem to have much understanding. They were whispering among themselves, but when General McNeil and the knights of the Golden Age rolled their eyes, they quickly shrank their necks..
“What do you want me to do??”
“I am just a prince, and you are a great lord who rules over a vast land and countless people. I wouldn’t dare say this or that..”
“......then.”
Ulkar scolded Os with a faint smile on his lips..
“It's just up to your judgment..”
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“No one will complain about that decision. The Marquis of Eabon must have entrusted the army to the Lord because he trusts the Lord, and it is the Lord's authority to send or withdraw the army. So, if you are moved by my promise, go west, if not, go east. That's it.”
The prince seemed sincere..
Even though he was so eloquent that he captured the soldiers, he told them that they could go back if they wanted..
Is he just a nice guy on the inside, or does he have another agenda?.
I don't know either.
“that……
Oss just twitched his lips but couldn't speak..
Is it because the focus on Ulkar has shifted? The boy just swallowed dryly in front of the countless eyes directed at him..
As the hesitation continued and murmurs erupted here and there, Count Ost finally opened his mouth..
“Hawk, General McNeil.”
“Yes, sir. Please state.”
The general answered with force, as if he was cheering the young count..
Os, smiling faintly at MacNeill's upright posture, asked a question in a hushed voice..
“That messenger sent at dawn... … Can you possibly get bitten??”
“……You mean a messenger??”
“Oh, why not??”
Count Ost added more to General McNeil, who was trying hard to hide his troubled expression..
“Now that I think about it, I don't think His Excellency the Marquis will be very happy when he receives that letter..”
“There is nothing that cannot be done if one quickly sends a rider to catch up, but I cannot guarantee that it will be possible.-”
“I will go, sir..”
The person who stepped forward at that time was Sir Xavier, who was Count Orth's bodyguard and had a high rank in the Golden Age Knights..
“I will run with all my might and catch up with the messenger before he reaches Lian Well..”
“ Is it possible??”
“yes. I will risk my life.”
“No, I don't think so.……
Os, who was trailing off his words, quickly shook his head at Sir Xavier's hard gaze..
“okay. Please, please..”
“I will follow your orders.”
The middle-aged knight rode away straight away, as if there was no time to waste..
Os, who was looking at the back, looked back at Ulkar..
“You said it was overflowing with victory.?”
“exactly.”
“……“Then, could you please share some with me?” For some reason, the haggard-faced boy squinted towards Baron Lu Yan and smiled awkwardly..
“I really need it.”
“Good.”
Ulkar grinned and held out his hand..
“I'm willing to give it as much as I want. victory.”
Another brief hesitation.
Finally, the count's beautiful, chubby hand held the hand of the prince, who had scratches on every thick bone..
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