Chapter 393
My Villains Episode 393
62. deception tactics(20)
I fell asleep in the late afternoon and woke up around midnight..
My ears are itchy. The sounds that brought me out of my dream world were the faint sound of a horse neighing outside the window and the sound of rushing feet pounding on the stone steps..
“••••••Off.”
I guess I've been through a lot over the past two days, but I can't help but moan from the pain. After a while of blinking blankly, someone stopped on the other side of the door, took a breath, and raised their hand..
“wait a minute.”
“Uh, I understand, Nari.!”
As expected, the pasture was just a valley..
It was a warning to prevent noisy knocking, but the big boy's answer was very loud. He seems like a clueless guy.
Eventually, the bundle that was sleeping soundly in my arms woke up. The way he opens his eyes and tenses up his body is a complete contrast to Heila, and I can't help but laugh..
“are you okay. sleep a little more.”
I whispered and rubbed the guy's white back. Soft skin that feels like your fingertips will glide over it…….
“trunnion—”
Mungchi slightly shook his shoulders, shrank his neck, purred like a cat, and rubbed his face against his chest. Her hair, which had grown to cover her shoulders, was all scattered, and her eyelids were puffy, but she was still, no, even more adorable..
I can feel my body relaxing through the touch of my skin. However, seeing as it doesn't droop more than a certain amount, it looks like the drowsiness has already gone away..
“Ugh.”
After sharing a brief kiss while enjoying the slightly stronger scent of fruit, I got up from the bed and put on my pants..
“Please give me too.”
“Are you trying to wake up? It's still midnight.”
“I'm not sleepy.”
When I handed over the clothes that were hanging loosely on the bedside table, the bundle of clothes hid under the blanket and started squirming..
At that time, I heard the sound of the words I heard earlier again. When I listened closely, I heard a mixture of crying and irritated shouting..
It wasn't just one or two, it was the sound of dozens of animals..
“……What, at this time?”
Let's open the wooden window that had a thin bar on it.-
“……Arm yourself as lightly as possible.
oh! The only armor is the helmet and breastplate! You don’t need to take the Gichang with you.!”
“Be sure to bring at least two spare horses.!”
“Please keep the food distributed carefully! I don't know when additional supplies will be available.……
A loud noise came all at once along with the cold wind..
“If you don't have enough words, please come here!”
“Wait, you want me to ride this dirty horse?” “There’s nothing we can do because we don’t have enough trained combatants. He said that a hunting horse, a riding horse, or at the very least a pack horse would be fine as a spare horse, so take it with you, sir..”
“Huh, damn it.”
The inner room, located on the third floor of the castle tower, has a very good view. You can clearly see the knights, squires, and guards gathered under the inner castle gate..
At first glance, it's a heavy cavalry unit. What's going on??
For a moment, my thoughts reached the boy waiting in front of the inner room..
Suddenly.
“Ugh!”
When I opened the door wearing only my pants, Goleman was startled and took a step back..
“Me, Nari-”
“What is all this about??”
After being surprised for a moment, the boy quickly adjusted his expression and opened his mouth..
“The heavy cavalry is preparing to go..”
“What's going on this late at night... … . Whose orders are you from? The prince is awake?”
“No, I don't think so. Anki is the one who gathered the heavy cavalry now.
It's Sir Le..”
“Sir Ankir?”
As I narrowed my eyes, Goleman nodded and continued speaking..
“Yes, that's what I heard.”
“Have you heard? To whom?”
“Uh, Fritz and Aubrin, the two older brothers, and Conwyer said that. He said it was strange that no orders were given to me while the heavy cavalry was gathering, and told me to wake him up quickly..”
Judging from the readiness of the heavy cavalry, it seemed like the order had been given at least twenty minutes ago. As Goleman said, it is strange that no news has reached me..
“What on earth is going on?……
After ordering Goleman to put Bicorn on standby, he quickly began preparations..
By the time I was roughly armed and running out of the castle tower, the heavy cavalry that had gathered under the castle gate was about to rush out of the castle..
“Lord Ankir!”
He roars in frustration and strides forward.
As I walked forward, the cavalry easily cleared the way..
“Sir Phoenics.”
“What kind of fuss is this now? Let's go on a sortie in the middle of the night.?”
Lord Ankir, riding a huge war horse suitable for his size, grinned and muttered..
“good. You arrived just in time..”
“yes?”
In response to my question, he put down the helmet he was wearing at his side and cleared his throat slightly. Then he answered in a loud voice..
“I will attack the enemy from behind.!”
“……No, really - whenever you say you need a break, suddenly what kind of bullshit is that?.”
“Be careful what you say!”
Lord Ankir shouted at me, who was bewildered, and continued speaking while pulling the reins..
“I can't miss the opportunity to counterattack just because my lord is unconscious.!”
“So, what are you going to do??”
“The enemy has already suffered considerable damage and his strength has been greatly reduced. If we cut off the supply route, we'll have no choice but to retreat.!”
“Supply route? no way-”
I realized this grand knight's plan and lowered my voice..
“Asag, are you going to go through that damn swamp? Holding a bone that may be the saint's remains?”
“exactly.”
“Sis, I was shot in the head - no, I was hit by an arrow.?”
Asag, the swamp of death, is a land full of poison and is not a place that the army can use as a mobile route..
You can burn off the miasma by using the so-called 'shin bone of the white tree', a relic that Lord Ankir 'discovered' in the cathedral of Andal-Viren.…….
“Even if you use it, all you can do is protect 30 people at most. The heavy cavalry that has now been assembled is well over three hundred in number..”
“kyung. I bet I didn't even think of that.?”
Lord Ankir raised his hand as if to say hello. He will turn his head to the place he pointed to.,
“••••♦•Princess?” Theodora, wearing armor and a white surcoat, riding the white horse Brightmere, greeted me..
“Sir Phoenics.”
“……what are you doing here?”
“I have received a request from Lord Ankir..”
“What request??”
“He asked me to accompany him to pass through Asag..”
“yes? no… … . Wasn't it impossible to get involved in the war between the Gwangmyeongists??”
Somehow, instead of the unnaturally stiff-faced Theodora, Lord Ankir answered my question..
“I don't mean to get involved in the war, sir. All I did was accompany my uncle's relatives on his way to visit his hometown..”
“……Oh, that's novel bullshit..”
Princess Theodora is from the Strom family and is the niece of Duke Avilambus, commander-in-chief of the army currently attacking High Castle. So, naturally, Theodora's hometown is the Topal region, the home of the Duke of Avilambus, and especially the Centenary Castle..
“The princess possesses extreme divine power and can amplify the power of the relic several times. About 300 heavy cavalry will protect you closely..”
“……Yeah, well, let's say that's possible..”
I narrowed my eyes and shot back..
“Still, you're saying you're going to do something like this without the prince's orders? Are you sane??”
“I told you to refrain from speaking, Lord Phoenix! And I am definitely the captain of the heavy cavalry. “Now that my lord is away, I have the sole authority to move the heavy cavalry!” I looked up blankly at Lord Ankir, who was shouting proudly, and then burst out laughing..
“Are you really out of your mind??”
“••••••What?”
“You crazy bastard, if you're going to troll, do it alone! If taking out all the elite troops isn't enough, you're going to take the princess as well? Who's cheating?!”
At the roar that echoed in the night sky and the murderous energy seeping out without my knowledge, An Kir's huge war horse was startled and raised its front legs and ran wild..
“this-”
While he was pulling on the reins and calming the horse, I looked back at the other knights gathered around..
“Sir Hylterre, Lord Dailecid! Don't just shut up and say something! Are you sure you are mindlessly joining in on this crazy act??”
When I growled, Lord 'Painter' Sir Hülter grinned and shrugged his shoulders..
“Why not? It looks like it will be fun to watch, so there is no reason to hesitate..”
“What is that.”
“This is unexpected. I thought Kyeong would be on the same page as me... … . Now I know why Sir Ankir excluded you from this operation..”
As if unable to hide his amusement, Lord Hülterter's eyes were half-moon shaped like the blades of his spears..
Oh, that's right. This guy was also new and not normal.…….
“what,”
Sir Dale Lessid, the 'Champion of Audenlocks', who was next to me, touched his beard under his headgear and spoke..
“If only we could cross Asag as Lord Ankir promised... … I don't think it's that crazy..”
“……under. Are you serious about that??”
“of course. Also, since His Majesty the Three Princes is away, it is not natural for Lord Ankir to lead the heavy cavalry.?”
I sat down and said it was natural..
“……Everyone doesn't understand each other.”
I couldn't just watch this group trolling, so I looked up at the gatehouse and shouted..
“donnell!”
“Yes, Nari!”
“gate, close!”
As soon as I finished speaking, the heavy bar door opened with a loud ‘Bang!’ It fell with a loud sound. The knights, squires, and cavalrymen who had gathered under the gatehouse dispersed in disgust..
“What is this!”
Ankir, who was suddenly trapped in his inner room, let out a roar..
“open the door right now!”
“If you don't like it?”
“Phoenix!”
I placed my hand on the long sword ‘Black Ice’ and raised the corners of my mouth..
“why? As the commander of the central defense, I just closed the castle gates, so what's the problem??”
“……Should we give it a try now??”
“Try it.”
Ankir's eyes burned red..
Centered around him and me, the already cold night air began to freeze. The squires and ordinary cavalrymen could not even breathe, and the knights could not easily move forward..
In the midst of an atmosphere that felt like a knife fight was about to occur at any moment, the person who came between Ankir and me was-
“stop. both of you stop.”
It was none other than Princess Theodora..
She slowly drove her horse forward, her face as stiff as before..
In addition to her bright blonde hair and light green eyes, Theodora's overall features are very gentle. Perhaps that's why the expressionless expression is very awkward. Is it an unsuitable look to look with a straight face or get angry?.
“You're causing trouble among your allies. Why do you behave in such an indecent manner to show your lord and master??”
Ankir closed his mouth at Theodora's low shout. I frowned and questioned her..
“Princess, what on earth are you thinking, going along with such foolish behavior??”
“kyung!”
“Take care of yourself!”
Several knights tried to dissuade me, but I completely ignored them and looked at Theodora..
“Are you going to visit your hometown? Is there still anyone left in the Hundred Years Castle who would welcome you? No, even if you do, have you forgotten all the promises you made to me??”
At the Monastery of Seteniora, I shared with her a dream left behind by Saint Abel. I showed a lion with a silver mane being swallowed up by the darkness, and she decided to stay with me and stay by Ulkar's side..
Perhaps remembering this, Princess Theodora slowly shook her head..
“No way, I didn't forget.”
“But you're leaving without even consulting me.?”
“……Sir, please understand..”
“Do you understand? I have no idea why the princess is acting like this, so what is the point of understanding? Stop saying weird things and get off..”
“Well then……
She pursed her lips for a moment. Then, with a wink, he pointed inside the inner castle, to be exact, towards the Yeongjugwan..
“……Is there someone who can help me understand the sutra?.”
“yes? Who is it?”
“Who could it be??”
Seeing Theodora's bored gaze, I unconsciously turned towards the residence..
In the hallway of the Lord's Hall, a huge stone mansion, a faint light could be seen. The silhouette wearing armor was reflected in the dim light, which boosted my eyesight..
“......uh?”
You're Sir Gisella, right? Why is the person who is supposed to be guarding Andal-Viren's cathedral here??
As soon as I asked the question, I realized the answer and turned to Theodora..
“if-”
“ fizzle.”
She said with a faint smile.
“Just open the way, sir..”
“no……
I don't know what the hell is.
When I looked back at Ankir, he was looking down at me with one eye and gave me a quick wink..
“……X-arm, what is it??”
I became even more confused and just blinked, then walked away with the feeling of 'I don't know.'.
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