Santairiku Eiyuuki

Where Elquille is planning to recapture the Archbishop of Lemuria......

Fullering kingdom, King Ludwig I was on an Albion expedition.

Albion is an island ahead of the strait that separates it from the kingdom of Furling and was once also under the control of the Lemurian Empire.

It is also famous for the expedition of Elquille's father, the first Emperor Lemuria.

Ludwig I's expedition to Albion took place for three reasons.

First and foremost, for territorial expansion.

Second, to eliminate the worries behind it.

Third, to engrave his own name in the world and history by doing more than equal greatness to the first Emperor Lemuria.

It was already the third expedition and the conquest was one step away.

But...

"Inside, don't insult me. The enemy general."

Ludwig I shrugged.

50,000 for the Royal Furling Army and 30,000 for the opposing Albion Army.

The Royal Furling Army is a cavalry of 30,000 out of 50,000, and the Albion Army is mostly an infantry.

But the number, even though outnumbered by quality, did not lead the Furling army to collapse the formation of the Albion army.

It's already been three days since we've engaged.

For Ludwig I, who has many enemies behind him, time is the prime enemy.

"You might as well have brought some more soldiers, Laurent"

"Yes...... but Elquille I has already completed the conquest of the Bulgaron. I was wondering if there was more to it than not knowing whether his eyes were going west or east."

The kingdom of Fullering has a mighty military power over the size of its national power.

The number of knights with whom Ludwig I has a feudal pact will exceed 100,000, and the total force will expand even further if the knights include the infantry squire they can take with them.

Nevertheless, you can't possibly bring all of that on an expedition.

The kingdom of Albion is already a wind front, and Ludwig I, who thought that it would fall a little later, came on an expedition with 50,000 troops.

"Because of the high morale of the enemy, the formation breaks down inside. Spearmen and archers are troublesome."

The main force of the Fullering Kingdom is the heavy cavalry, whose basic tactic is assault by the heavy cavalry.

Beasts (Warbeasts) can wear heavy armor lightly because of their high physical abilities.

And... The Beasts (Warbeasts) have many uses of enhanced magic that reinforce the animals they ride.

For this reason, the heavy cavalry of the Fullering Kingdom is much heavier than the heavy cavalry of the Lemurian Empire (Cribanarius), and its blow is just the blow of a hammer.

Nevertheless, a creature called a horse is basically a creature scared of pointy objects, and no matter how much you try to strengthen your abilities, its instincts alone cannot be trained.

And also, no matter how thick the armor...

Structurally, there are holes to ensure vision, and the joints become thinner to ensure maneuverability.

For this reason, if an arrow hits that part, the knight will be wounded.

A bow is a weapon of surface control, not a dot, and if you hit a few, it's the thing to hit.

In other words, if you form a circle with a long spear and shoot an arrow from the inside...

How can a powerful Knight Furling cavalry attack be easily prevented?

When this happens, it is high morale that holds the key to winning and losing.

I mean how fearless and courageous a heavy cavalry can be to storm spears and bows...

And the opposing Long Spear unit is not afraid of heavy cavalry assault, can it continue to stand with courage...

The stronger, harder courageous side wins.

And so far, its courage, its morale, was superior to the Albion army.

"Surely, the enemy general was the Prince of Albion. The name is certain..."

"It's Astolfo, Your Majesty."

Laurent replied.

Prince of the Kingdom of Albion, Astorfo.

That was the name of the enemy general.

Its prince Astorfo is at the forefront and inspires the soldiers, so the Albion army was still carrying them.

"... would you like to sign up for a single hit? If you win, you can exclude Astorfo. If you seem to say no, your enemy's morale will drop."

Most of all, it is the Albion side that is being hunted down.

Ludwig I thought that if he applied for a single hit, he would surely accept Astorfo.

The question is whether we can win or not.

"Laurent, can you go?

"Regardless, Your Majesty"

Laurent smiled.

Well, the next day, Laurent rode alone and slowly approached the Albion army.

And call out loud.

"My name is Laurent, knight of the great Ludwig I, and my title is Uncle. The two names are 'Courage', Laurent of 'Courage'! Enemy General, I want to apply for a one-horse strike at the Second Prince of the Albion Army, Lord Astolfo!

When Laurent screams like that...

Slowly, the formation of the Albion army moves and the soldiers pave the way so that the waves retreat.

It was a very beautiful boy who emerged from it.

Silver brilliant hair, purple crystal beautiful eyes, mirror-polished armor.

From the silver hair emerged the beast ears characteristic of the Beast Clan (Warbeast) and the elongated ears characteristic of the Long Ear Clan (Elf).

A total of four ears...... it was clear that it was a mixed race of Beasts (Warbeasts) and Long Ears (Elves).

It is very odd to have four ears, but this kind of appearance rarely arises between the Beast tribe (Warbeast) and other races of mixed blood.

Albion was once the territory of the Lemurian Empire, and there were also a large number of Lemurian nobles, the Long-Eared (Elves), who were native there.

And after the Lemurian Empire withdrew its hand from Albion, the Beasts entered and conquered the land.

Because of this history, mixed species are not so rare.

Though it is very rare for the characteristics of both races to emerge, as he did the most.

"My name is Astolfo! It is Astorfo, the second prince of the Albion army! Respond to your one-horse application!!

Laurent unexpectedly opened his eyes when he saw a beautiful boy named Astorfo.

Because Astorfo was a very beautiful boy.

Perhaps the Lord assured him that he had given her the wrong gender.

and Laurent finally realized after being seen by its beauty.

that Astorfo is riding a very odd animal.

The anterior body is an eagle and the lower body is a horse phantom beast...... it is a hippogriff.

"What's up! Laurent!! Did you notice that?

"No, to you... you know, I was in love with that hippogriff. I'm sorry."

"Huh, you'd be jealous!

Astolfo bragged his chest out.

Laurent tried to gaze... but could not observe any swelling in its chest.

Astolfo had his men bring spears, assuming Laurent was worried about the extremely philosophical and theological question of what was the difference between an extremely beautiful boy and a beautiful girl without milk.

Look at that spear, Laurent asks.

"You don't use demons, do you?

Laurent had also heard that Astorfo was making a pact with some demon.

He said it was a demon that turned into a very powerful spear.

No matter what weapon they used, Laurent wasn't willing to lose.

"Oh... you mean 'Amy'. Hmm, I find it a little cowardly to use that one in a one-stroke setting. Even if I win, I won't be proud of that victory. So I don't use it... well, it's my self-satisfaction."

Hearing Astolfo's words, Laurent was impressed.

So Laurent removed the sword of love that was lowering to his hips and gave it to his squire.

"I see, okay. Then I won't use this sword either."

"Hmm, is that good? From what I hear, that sounds like a very good demon sword."

"It's my self-satisfaction... don't worry about it"

The two laughed at each other.

And with a serious (but adorable) face, Astolfo said.

"If I win, I'll have the continent pull it off. Good?"

"Then when I win, I will dissolve the army and ask you to surrender."

And the two put up their spears, and stormed.

A lightning bolt strikes Astorfo, harnessing the power of the Beasts.

Astorfo struggles with the spear, but he's not good with it.

Because Laurent is in the kingdom of Fullering, and no, he is perhaps the most powerful of all the knights in the world.

Fortunately, Astorfo's horse is a hippogriff, whereas Laurent's horse is just a horse, albeit a famous one.

The battle between the two was preserved by the quality of the horses.

But at one point, that equilibrium breaks down.

All of a sudden, Laurent's horse was big.

Astorfo didn't miss that chance, trying to stab the spear in Laurent...

I stopped the spear at a critical point.

Then he turned his face bright red and turned himself upside down.

"I won't admit to such a victory! Tomorrow, let's re-divide, Laurent!!

After yelling in a high voice, Astolfo returned to his own camp.

"I picked up my life, Laurent."

"Yes... Your Majesty. I'm sorry, I've put you in shame."

Laurent drowned his head in front of Ludwig I.

A draw on form because Astorfo unilaterally declared a rearrangement... but essentially Laurent's defeat.

That lowered the morale of the Furling Royal Army to much.

"I didn't expect a knight like you to lose. But why did Astorfo turn back..."

"It's about that, Your Majesty. Perhaps this is what caused it."

Laurent showed Ludwig I things like thin needles.

That was a blowing arrow.

"I was stabbing my horse. Perhaps the soldiers of the Albion army let it go in a hurry. Astorfo, who realized it, declared a new division."

"I see, I was relieved to hear that. I mean, you didn't lose, did you?

"No, excuses like that..."

"Uh, okay, okay. Right, losing is losing. Though, I'm sure you weren't inferior in strength. Tomorrow, be sure to win"

That's what Ludwig I say...... Laurent's face doesn't float.

And Laurent gave a deterministic look, staring at Ludwig I's face and saying:

"Your Majesty. Before I strike one, I want to thank him...... forgive me for that"

"Courtesy? You're a perfectly disciplined guy, don't you? Well, I don't hate that..."

Ludwig I thought about it a little, and came up with a good idea.

And I smile.

"It would be good. Tomorrow, I'll send Namo out to the messenger. You go with it. I must thank you for saving my dear minister."

"Thank you! Sire!!"

Laurent let his face shine, and gave a thank you before walking away from the spot.

Ludwig I, who remained alone, smiled niggardly.

"Prince Astorfo, I'll be the first to see you. I (I) am Namo, one of the great knights of Our Majesty, and the title is' The Lord '. The two names are' Wisdom 'and' Wisdom 'Namo. Later, get to know each other."

Namo, a long-eared (elf) man in his mid-forties, bowed his head against Astorfo.

At the same time, Laurent names himself politely again.

"I'll see you first, Lord Namo. And Lord Laurent. I'm Astolfo... Well, what can I do for you? From what I've seen, it doesn't look like I've come to take a ride."

Astolfo asked with a good-looking grin of people.

Laurent replies to that.

"I came to thank you for yesterday, Prince. You noticed a poisoned blow arrow, and you paused the duel, saving my life. And once again, he gave me a chance to strike one with dignity."

"Stop... I didn't do anything because I wanted you to thank me. I just wasn't convinced, that's all. I mean, I'm self-satisfied."

"That's the same for me. I can't act shamelessly like I never thanked you and would strike a single ride again"

When Laurent said so, Astolfo laughed as troubled.

Namo opens his mouth when he sees that the exchange between the two of them is over.

"Our King, His Majesty, Ludwig I, is very impressed with His Highness Astorfo's chivalry spirit. I am very grateful to you again for saving the life of Laurent, our nation's best knight. I would therefore like to make a gift to Your Highness."

Namo said so, slapping pampers and hands gently.

Then the knights of the Fullering kingdom appear, with a gift for Astorfo.

Lemurian gold coins, the western base currency, were decorated with beautiful gems.

A luxurious garment made of silk, a cloak made of crotene fur.

And precious spices that are rarely spoken of in Albion.

Astorfo opened his eyes to an unexpected souvenir.

"This... I can't take this stuff! I just put myself through it!

"No, for my country, for His Majesty the King, Laurent's life and honor are far more precious than such treasures. I am very sorry that His Royal Highness Astorfo, who saved it, rather, can only give this degree of gift"

"But..."

Astorfo denies it with his mouth...

The eye was nailed to the treasure.

Actually, this boy, he's quite a fancy lover, he loves luxurious and beautiful things.

Decorations colored with gold and silver gems are irrespective...

Far east of Albion, I want beautiful silk textiles from Silk Country so much that I can get my hands out of my throat.

The figure of himself, feathering a beautiful cloak of crotene, sable fur, which cannot be obtained by the Albion, is dazzling only to imagine.

"Please accept"

"... and I can't help it. Ugh, let's take it, yeah, I don't have a choice... because it would be rude not to take it!

Astorfo groaned to excuse himself and received these treasures.

Niyali and Namo grinned.

Well, then a rumor spread to Albion some time later.

Says...

The Prince of Albion, Astorfo, has an insider connection with the kingdom of Fullering.

The failure to use a must-win spear, and the failure to stab a stop at fallen Laurent.

And most importantly, the receipt of numerous bribes (...) from the Fullering Kingdom was considered immobile evidence of this.

Many people, soldiers laughed at the rumors with their noses.

No way, Master Astolfo would do that.

That you weigh that chivalry spirit above all else, and most importantly, that Master Astorfo, who is weak in his head, can't possibly think of betrayal or anything like that.

But the king, who was jealous that his son was more popular than he was, and the first prince, who feared that he would be deprived of the prince's status, believed the rumor.

Then he summoned Astorfa to the palace and captured him in prison.

The Albion army, which lost Astorfo, collapsed, and the Royal Army of Fullering, led by Ludwig I, instantly marched on Albion.

Finally fell its capital, Rondinium.

Astorfa, who was then rescued from the prison, was rescued by Ludwig I.

Astorfo was once again entrusted by Ludwig I to the knight to become the Knight of Fullering...

It was to be given two names: the title of "Uncle" and "Love".

The Fullering Kingdom then marched to Albion Island with the momentum of the dashed bamboo.

He succumbed to all the kingdoms of Albion and placed them under his control.