Chapter 403 Episode 401 - Crazy Schedule

The Marquis de Percival's territory.

When Marianne arrived there, the Marquis of Percival had come out to meet her with his knights.

''Are you safe!　Your Royal Highness!

With that, the Marquis of Percival rushes over.

A tall man, over forty years old.

Although he did not have any special military honors, he was a person who was unusually not driven by self-interest in the clan.

The Marquis of Percival's manpower was about a hundred people.

Considering the security of the territory, this was the best he could muster.

However, Marianne worked on the Marquis Percival.

''Thank you for welcoming me. Marquis Percival.''

No, it's not much help: ......

'It is only because you have held this territory for so long that I am able to go to the Empire. It's outrageous to be useless.

It's too good to be true: ......

After that conversation, the Marquis of Percival quickly changed the subject.

Because it was an emergency now.

''There are about two hundred people who have flowed into our territory.

That's about it after all: ......

Marianne gave him a sinking look.

I knew it. A handful of people have the energy to move, no matter how much they call out to her.

The people of the clan are only looking at the present. They cannot afford to look to the future.

That's why very few are able to think ahead and move.

Even when Vermilion was throwing money around, there were still this many. It's not the lack of money, it's the lack of energy. It would take a lot of energy to change something that existed now and do something about it.

That was what the people of the clan lacked.

But even so, two hundred people had moved on.

Now was the time to think about protecting those two hundred people.

''We will hurry and head to the Empire. Where are the Imperial Guard troops?''

Unfortunately, we still haven't heard from him: ......

I thought they were waiting at the border.

It's supposed to be: ......

He asks a nearby soldier, but what comes back is a puzzled voice.

Even from the point of view of the Imperial Army, this was an unexpected situation.

Originally, this was a convoy that was supposed to be attached to the royal capital when they escaped.

Since they couldn't make it in time, it was changed to an escort unit waiting near the border to escort them on their way to the Empire.

However, there has been no word from the convoy.

''No word from the liaison personnel either?''

No, sir.

The soldiers did not use the term "shadow of the vizier".

This was because the people on the clan side did not know that the liaison personnel who appeared in various places were the shadow of the Prime Minister.

However, it was a surprise to those on the Imperial side who knew about it.

The Prime Minister's shadow is the most talented liaison in the Empire.

However, those liaison agents did not come to inform the guards of the change in the escort units.

It could be a bad situation.

That's when impatience appeared on the soldiers' faces.

The Knight of the Vermilion Moon (Vermilion) appeared.

''I'll be the bodyguard. I will no longer retreat behind you.''

Vermilion: "Vermilion: ......

But it's not safe to cross the border without a convoy!　If the clan forces near the border move: ......

I'll hold them off.

The soldier pulls a face at Vermilion, who declares without hesitation.

Do you understand how difficult it is to stop them from eating it?　That was the response.

But Marianne nodded.

'There's certainly no time to stand still.

Now, Your Highness and a few others: ......

With the people.

Vermilion interrupted the Marquis of Percival's words.

The original plan fell apart.

It would be dangerous to take a limping people with him.

But this Marquis de Percival territory is not safe either.

We don't know what the pursuers from the king's capital or the clan forces on the border will do.

If they are not, the territory will be a sea of fire.

The Marquis of Percival does not have the power to defend it.

That's why the Imperial Army must move immediately.

But no matter how quickly they move, it will take a few days.

The people who reach the Marquis de Percival's territory will not have a home. Those few days would be a heavy burden.

That's why Vermilion told him that, knowing it was impossible.

''As expected, I can't approve it!　It's dangerous!

"I know it's dangerous. But ...... I know that if you don't take him with you, your people will die.

That being said, our original plan is way off!

Vermilion fell silent for a bit as he listened to the soldier's restraint.

And.

' ...... I know Prince Arnolt. He is the one who will help any people in need within his reach.''

''How did the clan's righteous bandits know about His Highness!　No bullshit!

......

At the soldier's words, Vermilion slowly took off her mask.

The soldiers looked at her for being a young woman, but not caring, Mia bowed to Marianne.

'My name is Mia,'

...... What does your identity have to do with your connection to His Highness Arnolt?

''During the rebellion in the imperial capital, I was escorting Princess Aoogu. It's too much trouble to say why, so I'll spare you the trouble.

Did you have a connection to His Highness Arnolt there?

'Yes. I don't have any proof, but I took off my mask so that you would believe me. I hope you'll believe me with that resolve.

...... I can't believe that. It doesn't prove anything.

But," continues Marianne, "your devotion to your people is incredible.

Your dedication to your people is worthy of belief. That's why I will take my people. You don't mind?

The last thing he had to do was to check with the people around him.

The Marquis of Percival had no denial, and the soldiers couldn't say no to what the princess had decided.

It was too wasteful to spend any more time here in the first place.

''Then get ready at once.''

Now, I'm counting on you to protect me. Mr. Mia.

Yes, Your Highness.

Then Marianne and Mia laughed at each other.

Thus, Marianne and two hundred people moved towards the border between the Empire and the clan.

But at the same time, the clan army facing the imperial army at the border was also moving.

''The princess is in exile?''

When the general of the clan army received the news, he called out the name of one of the men after some thought.

'Call for Colonel Abraham.

"See, General, ......, Colonel Abraham had a history of poor behavior. ......

"If I can't stop the princess from defecting, my head will be on the line of responsibility. I've got to use whoever I can.

But ...... has some character issues.

His abilities are real. After all, he's the one who put a hole in the borders of the Empire.

After the rebellion in the imperial capital, the clans and the allied kingdoms attacked the northern border.

During the battle, an incident in which the commander of the Imperial Army was stabbed by Gordon's men caused a disturbance in the Imperial Army.

That subordinate was Colonel Abraham.

Abraham, who was under secret orders, slayed one by one the most capable commanders on the northern border and finally defected to the clan.

However, after his exile, he came under the command of the general, but he rebelled against every instruction and was now under house arrest.

However, even so, there is no doubt that he was one of the strongest forces in the clan's army.

''The troops he leads are fast. Send them over there now.''

I'll get right to it. ......

The general's lieutenant looked unconvinced, but accepted the order and ran the message.