Chapter 9 – To Paulstein (4)

As the sun began to rise over the horizon, the atmosphere increasingly became depressing.

It was because, at the same time as the sun began to rise, over 10,000 soldiers emerged from Viscount Alan’s territory.

Each faction held their own flags, but those flags numbered more than 20.

Seeing this behind the castle walls, Lloyd’s face stiffened.

“I think this is for the best. We were able to nip the buds through this event.”

“If we win that is.”

“Do you think we’re going to lose?”

“…….It won’t be easy.”

Even with the War Elves combined, they only had 1,300 on their side and this force was barely gathered.

On the other hand, the second prince assembled the elite of the elite and easily gathered over 10,000 soldiers.

Feeling this comparison, Lloyd’s mouth grew dry.

Be confident. We’re not weak either. Numbers don’t account for anything.”

“I know that. But why are you here, sister? Go back inside.”

“I’m going to stay here by your side.”

“It’s too dangerous here.”

Lloyd shook his head.

He was the Crown Prince as well as a man.

That’s why, even if he wasn’t to personally fight himself, he had to be on the battlefield.

However, this wasn’t the case for Laney.

“I’m a princess too.”

“It’s too dangerous.”

“Heinze is here, and so is Steven. Don’t worry about me.”

Laney firmly responded back.

She was showing there was no way for her to back out from her decision.

“Ah ah.”

At that moment, a familiar face appeared between the soldiers that were lined up in an orderly fashion.

And, next to that person was Marquis Madrane.

Tremble!

Seeing the peculiarly cold face of Marquis Madrane behind the second prince, Heinze’s face began to shake.

He seems to have remembered the defeat he suffered at the royal palace.

“Can you hear my voice?”

“I can hear you.”

“That’s great. I was worried we wouldn’t be able to hold a conversation. It seems you have mage on your side that you can use this magic as well.”

The second prince spoke with a wry smile.

However, Lloyd’s face appeared calm even amidst the second prince’s taunts.

He wasn’t so gullible to fall for an easy trap like that anymore.

“There’s no way I would be that powerless. In case you haven’t forgotten, I’m the Crown Prince while you’re the second.”

“Huhu! How much you’ve grown, Lloyd. You even know how to talk back. Did you go through a lot while you were out on your journey?”

“I had no other choice but to. That’s why, I’m just a tiny bit thankful in regard to that. You helped me come to my senses.”

“Kuhhahahahha!”

The second prince loudly laughed.

He didn’t think Lloyd would respond in such a way.

However, he soon looked at him with a cold look.

“You think anything is going to change just because you come to your senses now? You should face the reality. There is no way you can win, so just surrender. Don’t needlessly cut down our Nation’s power. Everything will be settled once you die since there won’t be any unnecessary sacrifices.”