Chapter 116: Northern Invasion (7)

Chapter 116: Northern Invasion (7)

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Locke came to see us early in the morning.

"A traitor."

"I've briefly discussed it with my father already. I thought Astina should know, so I came."

Saying this, Locke glanced to the side.

"Why are you two acting like this?"

Locke looked at us with narrowed eyes.

Luna and I looked back at him, giggling.

The reason for our laughter?

Astina gave a soft smile.

"I've already heard a bit from them."

"...Already?"

Last night.

After I took Luna back to her room, I had a short conversation with Astina.

The topic was about an enemy within our ranks.

And the scene we witnessed.

A traitorous soldier, and speculation that someone was orchestrating it all.

I relayed everything to Astina.

"Well, these two might not know all the details, but they did know some key pieces of information."

"Key information?"

I responded, seeing the questioning look on Locke's face.

"Magic tools."

As I said this, Luna, who was beside me, took out a notebook and showed it to everyone.

"There's a magic tool installed on the city wall."

In the notebook Luna presented, there was a drawing of the magic circle carved onto the magic tool.

Of course, it wasn't the complete magic circle detailing all its functionalities.

Extracting the exact magic circle from the tool is almost impossible.

The only discernible part was the central rune.

Just enough to understand the magic circle's capability.

But that was enough.

"What kind of magic is it?"

To Locke's question, Luna replied.

"It's explosive magic."

"They probably aim to bring down the city wall."

I added to Luna's statement.

"The city wall...?"

"Yes, that magic tool is currently installed on the wall."T/his chapter is updated by nov(ê(l)biin.co/m

We followed the soldier who had received the magic tool.

That soldier, holding the tool, went back towards the wall.

He checked his surroundings and then removed a brick from the wall.

When the brick was taken out, an opening was revealed, into which he placed the magic tool.

After he left, we inspected the magic tool.

A round-shaped magic tool.

A bomb meant to destroy the wall.

"But, why did you leave the magic tool there?"

"In case they check it and find it missing."

I said with a smirk.

"We have to get rid of them all at once."

When dealing with pests, you can't just pick them off one by one.

You need to be swift and thorough.

That way, they won't have time to react or hide.

So, you need to eliminate them entirely without leaving a trace.

"So, the issue is that 'Mercenary King' and one of your knights?"

I gestured a slashing motion across my throat.

"Now that we know their plan, let's take them out."

At my words, Astina also chimed in.

Central can help since it's related to the rebels.

Yet, Locke's face didn't seem hopeful.

What do you plan to do with the beasts if we deal with them now?

Seeing Locke's expression, Astina quietly spoke.

Are many soldiers involved?

The knight in question holds a significant rank, and he has many soldiers under him.

At Locke's words, Luna cocked her head.

Why? Can't we just get reinforcements from Central?

To think that Cedric, who was like a brother, was now plotting against him was a devastating revelation.

"Since you aimed for the lives of me and the people of the territory..."

Darren stared at his bloodied sword.

"I won't stand by idly."

He had set explosive magic on the walls, lured in the rebels, and then planned a major offensive during the magical beast invasion.

If Cedric's plan had come to fruition, not just Darren, but his son Locke, his wife, and all the people of the territory would have faced annihilation.

Darren couldn't forgive Cedric for orchestrating such treachery.

Had Cedric targeted only him, Darren might have listened, perhaps even sympathized.

But this was a different matter.

Darren couldn't find it in himself to forgive.

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Raei Translations

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Time passed quickly.

Inside a tent where a meeting was in full swing.

A soldier rushed in.

"My Lord... They are approaching."

Darren let out a sigh.

As he stood up, the expressions of those around him tightened.

The magical beasts.

They had come.

"Proceed as planned."

Upon Darren's order, those seated began leave the tent.

Once everyone had left, only two individuals remained.

"My Lord."

Astina and Darren.

Only the two of them.

"Then, I'll proceed as planned."

Darren nodded in acknowledgment.

"Please ensure the safety of my son and our people."

"I entrust the front lines to you."

"Don't worry about those creatures; holding them off is my specialty."

Instead of following the others, Astina exited through the back of the tent.

Darren, after watching Astina leave, stepped outside himself.

He was clad in black armor.

And he gripped a long sword in his hand.

His presence commanded the attention of those around.

With every step, his armor clanked, drawing the gazes of nearby soldiers.

Darren moved with deliberate slowness, heading to the command post atop the city gates.

Ascending with each step, he reached his destination, taking in the view beyond the walls.

Outside, a vast plain stretched out.

A barren land with not a single blade of grass or tree in sight.

Darren's gaze settled on the distant horizon.

At the end of his sightline, a horde of beasts loomed.

Swarming dark masses.

Their numbers were staggering, well into the tens of thousands.

"My Lord, here is your helmet."

A soldier beside him handed Darren a helmet.

A black helmet that matched his armor.

Darren surveyed his surroundings.

There were soldiers filled with fear, while others swallowed, their faces tense.

Darren took the helmet, and then spoke up.

"Warriors, are you afraid?"

"If we let fear control us, everything behind usour homes, our familieswill be lost."

"They will be overrun and taken from us."

"But if we muster just a bit more courage, such a fate will not come to pass."

Darren donned the helmet.

"Warriors of the North, our allies who've come to aid us."

"As it has always been, as we've always shown,"

"Only victory lies before us."

Darren, with the helmet on, raised his sword high.

"Bring death to the enemy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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