Chapter 140:

Chapter 140:

Chapter 140

Naturally, everyone was greatly impressed.

‘As expected, the light of the Houston Kingdom Army. He spares no effort in caring for his patients.’

‘It is indeed the light. Not only is he warm and kind, but he is also brave.’

“I will join you too!”

“No, I will go with you! Our Lan tribe warriors do indulge in such bravery!”

When Raymond and Macapael III stepped forward, numerous applicants came forward.

Since they can’t have too many people join them, they’ve selected the best.

In the Lan tribe, Muhad.

He was the second strongest warrior among the Lan tribe and was a knight of the Sword Expert level.

For reference, the strongest warrior was to remain and lead the Lan tribe’s forces.

Next is Elmud.

The self-proclaimed greatest genius in the Houston Kingdom.

He, an expert, felt his heart flutter as he looked at Raymond.

‘I have the opportunity to protect my lord like this! Protecting my lord is the greatest joy as a rescue knight. I will sacrifice my life and soul to ensure that not a single hair on my lord’s head is harmed!’

He seemed delighted to be entrusted with such an important task.

Meanwhile, from the Kingdom of Droughton, the loyal Viscount Tice participated.

He was also a knight of the Sword Expert level.

In other words, it is the strongest suicide squad that includes three Sword Experts at the upper level!

Also added 5 expert beginners including Christine and Lao.

Even if you are only an expert beginner, you can see how great of a force they are because they are treated as a high-level core knight when they go to a small or medium-sized knight order.

Although they only have 8 members, their power is enough to overwhelm a single knight order!

‘Good! At this level, even if we encounter a small number of enemy soldiers, there will be no danger!’

A relieved Raymond spoke confidently.

“We will leave as soon as it gets dark.”

* * *

The outline of the operation was as follows.

The Lan tribe’s soldiers pretend to attack the South Gate, drawing attention.

Then, the few defenders of the castle will have no choice but to mostly hang on to the south gate, and naturally, the guards at the other gates will be neglected.

At that time, the suicide squad that had infiltrated the palace opened the north gate closest to the palace, and the special force that had been waiting secretly near the north gate will enter the castle and capture it.

As it happened, there was a suitable hiding place for troops near the north gate.

‘And then I get to be the one who gets the most credit for taking the castle. Perfect!’

Raymond looked satisfied as he walked through the secret passage.

Although it was a dark secret passage, his face was bright.

‘Hehehe. If things go well like this and the war ends, I’ll become super rich.’

He had a happy imagination.

Imagine receiving the best fiefdom at the end of the war!

If things continued this way, it was by no means an empty dream. It was a reality that would soon be upon him.

He couldn’t quite imagine how great it would be to be rich and eat only beef every day.

As he smiled at that thought, Christine, who was also present at the suicide squad, said.

“Are you glad that this plan will reduce the casualties among soldiers?”

“...”

“I know you always think of your soldiers. I try to emulate that kind of kindness of yours, Master.”

“...”

Lao next to him chimed in.

“That is correct, Your Highness. His heart is always filled with patriotism and noblesse oblige.”

In fact, Lao still gets confused sometimes.

His genius’s intuition sounded the alarm that Raymond was not what he appeared to be.

But Lao was now unwavering.

‘My brother is a great man! Such doubts are caused by foolish jealousy! I should suppress my doubts so firmly.’

‘I can tell from the way he steps forward like this. In his heart, there is only one thing he wants to do for others.’

“I, Lao, will definitely follow in your footsteps.”

“...”

Finally, Elmud spoke.

“I don’t think I should emulate my lord... ... no, my master. How dare I! I am content to simply be my lord’s...no, my master’s hands and feet!”

“...”

Raymond was silenced by the chorus of fools.

‘By the way, Elmud, why does that sweet potato fool keep calling me lord? Does he want me to die by the hands of his father?’

Even though he had clearly told him not to call him lord, it was Elmud who was making a lot of noise, used his slip of the tongue as an excuse.

But then it happened!

An eerie voice rang out.

“Oh, oh, oh. I had no choice but to stay in the palace for personal reasons, but I never thought I would meet such a precious person.”

A figure appeared in the darkness.

A man who appears to be in his mid-forties.

A sharp blade-like energy flowed out from his entire body.

There was a long scar across his eye.

“It’s been a long time, Your Majestic Puppet King of Droughton.”

The young king trembled all over at the mocking voice.

“Carlis! Why are you here?”

It was a voice full of fear.

Raymond was also surprised.

‘’Calis? The second-ranking knight in the Droughton Kingdom?’

There were two famous knights in the kingdom of Droughton.

The first is Count Alfonso, the Sword Master.

During this war, he stood at the forefront of the battlefield and fought several battles with the Life Corps.

And the second was the Calis right in front of their eyes.

One who has reached the level of Sword Master.

‘Why on earth is he here? Wasn’t he always following Archduke Berard around?’

Calis had a different role from Count Alfonso. If Count Alfonso was a beast of burden on the battlefield, he was Berard’s dog.

A mean dog that only sticks around Berard.

“... ... .”

Macapell III trembled in fear at meeting Calis.

Calis was a nobleman who rose to fame from the ranks of the common people.

He had a complex about his bloodline, and felt superior by making fun of noble people.

As he was the most favored and closest confidant of the Archduke Berard, the nobles only looked on when he was insulted.

Additionally, Archduke Berard had Calis insult the young king.

As a result, Macapell III suffered several unforgettable and terrible humiliations from Calis.

The memories of that time became a trauma that weighed on the young king’s mind.

‘Damn, I never thought I’d meet such a formidable opponent. I wasn’t planning on this.’

Raymond bit his lip.

At that moment, Elmud blocked Raymond’s path.

“Don’t worry, my lord. I will protect you.”

He spoke in a determined voice.

“The sword that protects my lord is unbreakable. So, as long as my lord is here, I will not give up! I will definitely win!”

Others also took out their swords.

Muhad, warrior of the Lan tribe, and Viscount Tice, loyal subject of Droughton.

And other sword experts.

The splendid Mana Blade illuminated the royal court.

Raymond found confidence in that sight.

‘Yes, no matter how strong the opponent is, if we only have one person, the odds of winning are on our side!’

Enemy, Calis’s level was strictly speaking the highest level of expert.

He is close to becoming a Sword Master, but he is not a Sword Master yet.

There was a world of difference between the two.

So, their power was enough to subdue them.

Just then, a messages came to mind.

[In a crisis situation, the ‘Battlefield Guardian’ attribute effect is activated!]

[The skill, ‘Heart of Steel’ is strengthened with the effect of the ‘Guardian Doctor of the Battlefield’ attribute!]

A strong will enveloped Raymond’s heart.

It feels like a message, more empowered than usual.

Thanks to this, Raymond was able to look at Calis without shaking.

That wasn’t all.

[Confirming that the opponent is the ‘true opponent!]

[The opponent’s threat is confirmed to be ‘Very High’!]

[Skill, ‘’True countermeasures’’ is activated!]

Was it because he had brought all sorts of humiliation upon the young king? Kalis was classified as a ‘true opponent’.

A way to attack Calis more easily came to Raymond’s mind.

“Do you like poop?”