A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius

329 – Siege of Orosol (6)

From the moment I recognized that the opponent was the Marquis Claydoll, I knew something was wrong.

Why is Marquis Claydoll here?

Why did a human who was supposed to confront his father in the canyon use an airship to come in and infiltrate the rear of him?

If we think about the background, it is probably because the Marquis of Claydoll became a vampire.

Why did you become a vampire?

I don’t know why.

There is no way a human of the caliber of the Marquis of Claydoll would not know that the emperor hates vampires, so why did he become a vampire?

Because of the expectation of longevity that if you become a vampire, you will be able to live longer than an ordinary human?

Or is it because of guilt about subordinates or soldiers being forced to become vampires?

I don’t know why.

I don’t want to know, but even if I wanted to, there’s no way to know anymore.

Hehe.]

Marquis Claydoll laughs.

He looked like a monster even more terrible than the golden heroic spirit, smiling with only the area below his eyes remaining and only the sticky blood flowing.

[Ugh.]

However, that smile was the last trace of will left before death.

The part that can be judged has flown away with the blade of the halberd, and all that remains is the corpse of a vampire who cannot even be a Dullahan.

Boom.

Kneel down.

Because of the weight of the armor, it doesn’t fall forward and just stops on its knees.

“…”

The reason is still unknown.

If there’s anything we can guess, it’s that Marquis Claydoll is a person who enjoys slaughter.

If you were trying to kill someone who could kill Nostrum more reliably and cruelly than anyone else as a rear infiltration team, Marquis Claydoll would definitely be the right fit.

Kill as many people as possible and meet death most definitely.

The emperor sent to kill Marquis Claydol.

To kill the people of Nostrum.

And to kill the Marquis of Claydol.

To make you die by my hands.

“Huh.”

The pungent scent of blood disturbs the mind.

I know I’m in the middle of a battlefield, but I feel even more dizzy perhaps because I just killed a master.

It is difficult to easily conclude whether the judgment that passes through your mind is right or wrong.

But.

“…At least this is over.”

The battlefield becomes quiet enough that you can feel the sounds of struggle around you subsiding.

One by one, the sounds started to die down around this area, and the sight of people looking in this direction began to increase one by one.

[Marquis Claydoll…]

[Dead…?]

Any soldier will panic when their commander dies.

It is especially confusing if the commander is one of the masters, and one of the eight generals known as the eight generals in the empire.

[Ugh, ugh!!]

It might even be possible if there was another master-level general who could replace Marquis Claydoll, otherwise the imperial soldiers would have no choice but to fall into fear and panic.

The master is dead.

The person who could protect them and suppress the enemy’s master has died.

So now, we have to deal with them.

[G-Gibraltar is coming—!!]

Gibraltar.

Me.

‘I don’t even think about it.’

Fuuuk.

The knife gets stuck in the floor.

The sword thrown into the sky to cut off the Marquis Claydoll’s helmet falls to the ground.

Sticky blood ran down the neatly laid marble floor during the development of Orosol Academy, and I pulled out my knife and swung it wide to the side, shaking off the blood that had splattered on the knife.

“The situation is… “

It’s obvious even without looking.

Glass.

Dragoons are roaming in the sky, and on the ground, the Royal Knights and Academy students are running through the battlefield and trampling the imperial army.

“Tsk.”

These are soldiers sent to kill more and die at the same time.

I would have expected Marquis Claydoll to kill at least thousands of people, but instead of avoiding me, he rushed at me and tried to kill me first.

So since he is dead, the imperial army cannot be said to be a ragtag bunch-

[Hu, retreat! Leave the royal capital and join them!!]

They are enough to come to the conclusion that although they rushed in from the magic automatic ship in order to occupy a place called Orosol, they lost their will to fight and ran away because they felt that they could not guarantee victory here.

“Ah, ah.”

I took out a magic stone from my pocket.

“This is Gray Gibraltar.”

[…Grey Gibraltar.]

When I spoke to the magic stone connected to Orosol Academy’s light dragon video transmitter, my voice soon began to spread throughout the battlefield like an echo.

“I killed the enemy general, the Marquis Claydol.”

Wouldn’t the entire imperial army be embarrassed?

The imperial army near the space where I was standing fled immediately after seeing Marquis Claydoll die, but those who managed to climb over the walls while attacking the outer part of the academy walls would be taken aback by the sudden declaration of victory.

“To all guardians.”

However, when they see the soldiers who escaped from the main unit running furiously, they will realize the seriousness of the situation and immediately try to run away.

“Chase all the fleeing vampires of the empire before the sun rises.”

You have to chase it.

“They will raid private homes, hide in warehouses, and move every night, plundering and killing, before fleeing to the empire.”

On top of the castle wall, the soldiers who were relieved to see the enemies running away are startled and grab their weapons again.

“They will join the imperial army that attacked territories other than the royal capital and attempt to massacre those in numerous territories in the provinces.”

Those who were relieved that they had protected Orosol began to move their bodies, tightening their helmet straps that had been briefly loosened.

“Chase. They are ruthless murderers who sink their fangs into the necks of innocent people and squeeze out their blood to kill them.”

The flying dragons disperse all at once, and the knights also urgently follow the footsteps of the vampire soldiers.

“Do not hesitate to kill an imperial soldier.”

From the moment they became vampires, they were abandoned by the emperor.

“They are the ones trying to kill not only soldiers, but also civilians.”

However, even if it is not for such political reasons, they are unforgivable for Gibraltar, which is walking a new path.

“Protect your family, Nostrum.”

For Gibraltar, which wants to walk the path of peace, those who encourage war and slaughter cannot be spared.

“This is not to kill the enemy and seek personal gain.”

This is not to seek financial gain by collecting vampire bone powder and making Silver and Caroline.

“This is not just about killing the enemy and protecting our land.”

This is not to protect Orosol Academy from the imperial army and prevent the assets invested in the academy from being taken away.

“This is to protect our family.”

At least this much, I can say with all sincerity.

“To protect my parents, siblings, and children.”

Kill enemies to protect your family.

“Raise your sword, Nostrum.”

The siege became a war of annihilation.

* * *

In a moment.

“Are you hurt anywhere, Astasia?”

“Yes, well. Thanks.”

I returned to the Imperial Student Dormitory right from the entrance of Orosol Academy and found Astasia.

“Was there no intruder?”

“It was there, but it’s gone.”

“That’s good. Do you know who it is?”

“Among the international students, was there anyone who couldn’t stand it and tried to start a rebellion? Well, no more. Scarlett took care of it.”

“It’s her from room 305.”

The pungent smell of blood lingers in the hallway.

But at least there were no traces of enemies coming and going indoors, so I collapsed on the sofa with relief.

“Would you like to be hugged?”

“…”

Astasia quietly came next to me and sat close to me.

“You can hug me.”

“A little, I feel so bad.”

Astasia is paying attention.

I came back here, but the battle is not completely over yet.

“We will have to catch all the Imperial soldiers before morning. Otherwise, the Imperial soldiers will definitely run away into the darkness for their lives.”

“Yes. That’s why Nostrum’s soldiers will be moving around even harder.”

“…If you look at it this way, it’s just like the guardian of false gold.”

Astasia grabs my cheek with both hands and turns it towards herself.

“Regardless of what he says or does, if you take a closer look at his true feelings, you are saying that he is not the final guardian of Nostrum, but rather a cold-blooded person who does not care whether he dies or not. . ?”

“I just told it like it is.”

“What?”

“Protect your family. That’s what I said.”

“…You know, on your own?”

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I lightly shrugged my shoulders.

“Uhm…”

“Why are you doing that?”

“No, just. Sometimes you seem so similar to His Majesty the Emperor, but why do you feel different from His Majesty the Emperor?”

“There are differences in small details, but because of that one thing, humans change.”

The emperor and I have similar textures.

But it cannot be said to be the same.

“Even if it is the same species of tree, its form changes depending on the soil and environment in which it grows. In that sense, at least Gibraltar can be said to be a better place to raise children than the imperial palace.”

“Uhm…”

“Why are you doing that?”

“I just want to be alone with you.”

Astasia holds my hand tightly with both her hands.

“I will do the housework.”

“Are you reluctant to live with your in-laws in Gibraltar?”

“Rather than saying I’m reluctant, I just want to be separate. In many ways.”

“That’s for when you do something like this?”

As I tuck Astasia’s hair behind her, her ear, Astasia flinched and her body stiffened.

“Are you doing this because you’re embarrassed?”

“…I don’t know.”

Astasia puffed out her cheeks and lowered her head.

“…But not now.”

“You’re already an adult.”

“I have become an adult, but as an adult, I need to know how to choose the right time and place.”

Astasia pointed outside her.

“We’re still at war. Nostrum is even pursuing the Imperial soldiers right now.”

“Love blooms even during war.”

“Don’t you think the person has suddenly changed?”

“Because I have become an adult.”

Astasia raises her head.

With a very red face, she purses her lips and looks at me.

“…So, what are you going to do?”

“History is made even during war.”

I just hugged Astasia.

“From the moment I built this place, I just wanted to do it this way.”

“…Is this okay? There’s still a war, fighting continues, and people…”

“Shh.”

I kissed Astasia and made her say nothing more.

“It’s not like you promised to kill the emperor, right?”

“No, that’s true.”

“It’s okay. Unless a very serious situation arises, there’s no way I can change my mind-“

Bang bang bang.

“…There won’t be any.”

I just held Astasia and headed to the room.

Only.

“…As expected, you’re worried, right?”

“Ha.”

After putting down Astasia, I turned around.

“What’s going on?”

“Bo… Heeup, Bo, I give you a report.”

Scarlett of No. 305, wearing uniform, opened her mouth with a pale expression.

“The first gateway to the canyon has been cleared.”

“…What?”

“That.”

At Scarlett’s words, I felt like the blood in my whole body stopped.

“Emperor Habsburg von Tersian has occupied the first gate. Sword Master…With seven men.”