< Prince Hardin (1) >
-…I understand.
Raven readily agreed.
It was because he, who wasn’t particularly picky about his taste (Raven himself thought so), recognized the taste of crawfish as well.
And Sang-woo was happy with the approval of the master.
-All right. I’ll train you soon and treat you to crayfish.
-…I don’t really want that.
-Ay, as you like it. lol.
Sang-woo patted Raven’s side and laughed.
Seeing that bright disciple, Raven couldn’t help but laugh too.
And inwardly, I was secretly admiring the appearance of such a disciple.
‘To be able to laugh like this even after fighting a bloody duel until just now. Is it an innate nature?’
what a battle is.
It’s not just a matter of fighting well.
The complex human mind is subject to intense stress in situations where it is forced to survive, so it is gradually worn out in the process.
That is why no matter how strong a warrior is, he collapses after a long journey of fighting.
Hana Sang-woo was different.
Is it because of a long life of being a game junkie?
He regarded the battle as a game and enjoyed the battle itself.
to be less stressed.
This meant that Sangwoo was the type that could do a very ‘long run’.
‘Sister. You always say you have no talent… but in my view you deserve it. I deserve to be strong….’
Raven looked at Sang-woo happily.
* * *
The devastated plains of Chardebain.
A single horse galloped wildly across the dry plain.
“Hey!”
Bahrain let out a dry voice and whipped the horse.
A horse that runs with more strength in pain.
The mouth of the brown horse was full of crab foam.
It had to be.
Because there were two men on top of that horse, not one.
“Ugh…”
Bahrain was filled with worry at the painful groans of the prince sitting in front.
‘My butt must have loosened up by now… It must be very painful.’
What was the point of a prince who was always in the imperial palace riding a horse all day?
It was clear that the prince’s untrained thigh and buttock muscles were already bursting as soon as they burst due to long riding.
But I couldn’t stop it.
‘If I stop now, I’ll catch up.’
Duke Bismarck’s assassins are chasing after them.
because they were
So Bahrain could never stop.
And the situation has already entered the Sardubang estate.
‘If only it goes all the way to the inner castle…’
If it reached that place, the assassins wouldn’t be able to hit it as they wished.
That’s why Bahrain was also in a state of running, squeezing all the strength with an old body.
At that moment, the prince’s weak voice was faintly heard.
“Ugh… Lord Bahrain… there… arrived…”
I couldn’t hear well because the voice didn’t connect well.
However, Bahrain was able to understand what the prince meant.
Exactly what he’s trying to say.
“Heh heh yes. Im here!”
Because the inner gate of the Raven Territory was starting to be visible in the distance.
And looking at the door, hope began to fill the hearts of the two exhausted people.
Chin –
Until the horse that was running well was tripped on the beak and fell.
Kwa-dang-
tang- By the inertia of running fast, the horse rolled roughly on the floor.
“Cheap!”
However, Bahrain grabbed Prince Hardin’s body the moment he managed to fall and jumped off the horse.
Bahrain rolls his feet and lands lightly on the floor.
It was an acrobatics that was only possible because he was also a grand sword master.
And Bahrain, who landed, took care of Prince Hardin’s safety.
“Your Highness, are you okay?”
“I am fine. Sir Bahrain. Is Kyung okay?”
“I have no problem.”
Bahrain breathed a sigh of relief and immediately turned his gaze to the horse.
A horse breathing heavily as if it had broken its leg due to the impact of the fall.
Purreung-
A horse is a being born to run.
With his leg broken, his life was no different.
And it also meant that I could no longer guide them.
‘thanks.’
Bahrain sent a sad glance and urged Prince Hardin.
“I have to jump to the charge resistance. lift it up.”
“it’s okay. Aren’t you tired too? I will run with my own two feet.”
Prince Hardin tried to calm his trembling legs and replied resolutely.
“It can’t be done because the enemy is close by.”
Bahrain’s resolute expression.
What he meant was simple.
The prince’s steps are slow, so it means to be carried on his back.
It was a remark that could hurt Prince Hardin’s pride.
However, the prince had no intention of being angry or stubborn in the current situation.
Because he had a thing called self-discipline.
And it was frustrating to spend time on such a scuffle when life was at stake.
So, Prince Hardin nodded and climbed onto Bahrain’s back.
Although he is old, his back is still strong and wide.
Bahrain tore off the sleeves of his left and right arms and tied the pieces of cloth between Prince Hardin’s body and his own.
Two people firmly fixed.
And Bahrain ran straight.
Tadadadadadak –
Grand Sword Master who is also superhuman.
His run was much faster than any horse that had run so far.
But even that was short-lived.
Bahrain’s running speed started to slow down as if his stamina was running, and he soon slowed down like a slug.
It was almost the level of running that an ordinary adult runs slowly.
“Sir… Please drop me off.”
Seeing that, Hardin felt sorry for him and asked Bahrain to drop him off.
“Heh… heh… it’s okay… heh… heh…”
Bahrain ignored one.
he knew
Prince Hardin himself may not have realized it yet, but it would be impossible to even walk properly with the muscles in his thighs that had been torn from long riding.
So, instead of responding to Prince Hardin’s request, he steadfastly moved toward the Raven Territory.
one step.
two steps.
Three steps…
Bahrain is now almost walking rather than running.
Sweat was pouring down his body like rain.
But as his legs moved, Yeongji got closer and closer.
And finally.
The inner gate was now close enough to be seen in front of me.
However, Bahrain’s complexion did not brighten, but rather darkened.
It was because of a radiance that appeared before him.
Weiying-
A bright flash that bursts out in front of Raven’s territory.
As soon as the flash ended, a series of groups appeared on the spot.
Silver full body armor and a helmet that completely covered the face.
Even the pattern of vivid red water droplets engraved on the chest of the armor.
That pattern, which means ‘iron-blooded’, meant only one thing.
“Knights of Bismarck…”
Bahrain let out a sigh.
Knights of Bismarck.
It wasn’t that the Bismarck dukes, who were famous for magic, didn’t have knights.
However, the reputation of this order of knights, who wore magic weapons unique to the famous magical family of the Duke of Bismarck, was inferior to that of the Raven Knights or the Imperial Guard.
However, that didn’t mean they were weak.
Compared to the Raven Territory in the past, they were overwhelmingly pushed back in terms of swords, but they were also made up of strong people with a good knowledge of swords.
In addition, because of the use of irregular magical weapons, it was evaluated that it overpowered the Raven Knights in terms of tactics.
“I hope we finally met. Sir Bahrain.”
A deep voice came from the helmet of the knight in the middle of the crowd.
He did not reveal his face, but hearing his voice, Bahrain knew at once who he was.
“Soldier Jeremy…”
Knight Commander Jeremy leading the Bismarck Knights.
I knew his voice because I had gotten acquainted with him several times while visiting the imperial palace.
And, as he guessed, Jeremy was right.
“Oh, the former Imperial Knight Commander remembers me. It is an honor.”
Rather than being sarcastic, the reaction was that he was a little surprised that Bahrain remembered him.
Because Bahrain, too, was once a legendary figure.
However, they had been like that before, and they weren’t even close to sharing a happy encounter.
So Jeremy calmly conveyed his position.
“Former Prince Hardin and Lord Bahrain. I have no personal grudges. But you two must go with us.”
In a situation where the country was overthrown, is the position of the former prince meaningless?
Already, Gerdin had no respect for the prince at all.
However, it was not a situation to pursue such a thing.
When Gerdin slightly raised his right hand and gestured forward
,
the Bismarck Knights who appeared with him immediately surrounded the prince and Bahrain.
“The emperor said that you could only bring the neck… but if you surrender out of old friendship, I will spare your life.”
Jeremy’s declaration that he is quite merciful.
Both Prince Hana Hardin and Bahrain knew.
Whether you die now or surrender and disappear without a rumor, dying is the same thing.
So, the two made a choice.
Sreureung-
Bahrain pulled out his sword and
chin…
Prince Hardin took a step forward.
“Your Highness is dangerous…”
Bahrain tried to stop the prince, but Prince Hardin turned his head and looked at Bahrain.
His complexion turned white.
Is it because you’re tired?
Or are you terrified?
Or… did he decide to accept his own death?
“…it’s okay.”
Prince Hardin said a word calmly, then turned his head back to Jeremy.
“Please release Lord Bahrain and take only me. He doesn’t matter.”
A declaration of surrender equipped with the resoluteness of a prince in its own way.
At those words, the joys and sorrows of the two were mixed.
“majesty! Nonsense!”
Bahrain screamed absolutely no,
“Um…”
It was hidden behind the helmet, but Jeremy looked at Prince Hardin and Bahrain alternately as if something was interesting.
He was calmly weighing the current situation.
‘Our emperor told us to kill them both… But honestly, Bahrain is too much.’
Former Imperial Knight Commander and Grand Sword Master Bahrain.
At one time, there were rumors that his obscurity was comparable to that of former Duke Raven, who was the owner of Stormbringer.
That means he is that strong.
‘He’s obviously old and looks tired now… but it’s a waste to risk himself and see blood.’
All of the Bismarck Knights who have gathered now are sword masters, except for the leader himself and vice-captain, who are sword masters.
Dealing with the Grand Sword Master was absurd.
‘And… if the prince comes into our hands, Bahrain will have no choice but to do as we wish.’
Jeremy made a quick decision.
“Good. Hardin, former prince. I will accept your offer.”
It was Jeremy who promised not to touch Bahrain if he surrendered obediently.
Of course, the intention was to capture Prince Hardin and take him as a hostage to Bahrain.
However, in a situation where he was already caught in a single shot, Prince Hardin had no choice.
“Okay…”
“Then surrender slowly this way.”
Nodding his head at Jeremy’s request, the prince moved his trembling legs and approached the Bismarck Knights recklessly.
“It’s not possible. majesty! You must not go!”
Bahrain, a decrepit knight who has gone through all sorts of battles.
His cries broke out and spread across the plain in front of the castle.
he knew
what will happen at the end of this
Only catastrophe remained.
‘It must be stopped!’
Bahrain now realized it had only one option left.
Awaken all one’s leeway and lead the prince to break through the Bismarck Knights.
Without delay, he tried to unleash the mana core that was tightly packed in his body.
Along with him, a strange wave spread around him.
Kuung-
A strange wave that anyone can feel.
Jeremy’s complexion changed.
‘No way…’
He saw Bahrain’s bloodshot eyes and the wriggling blood vessels on the back of his hands, and guessed that he was trying to squeeze the last of his strength.
“Stop it!”
Jeremy screamed urgently.
Chaeng Chaeng Chaeng-!
The Bismarck Knights draw their swords in perfect order at his command and emit an aura.
It was just the moment when an impromptu situation was about to happen.
-Ah, this is the Raven Territory Resistance Guard Post. A warning to the behemoths in front of the castle. Drop your weapons immediately.
An alarm sounded from the top of the wall behind them, like the background.
< Prince Hardin (1) > End
