CH 41

Later on, Melinda’s report continued, and he heard that Rebecca had hidden herself in the back lines of Olivier’s camp. He told Melinda to join her.

The two armies were informed of a [winter] ceasefire on the battlefield. Most of them had faces that said they didn’t understand. They all had to stay here. There might be more soldiers coming over to the enemy side because of the confusion. Then Vanderlei called out to one soldier.

The female student had deep green hair and introduced herself to Llewayne as “Judith Ceden.”

“Oswald’s sister?”

“Yes. I don’t know about Rebecca Slutarch-sama, but I heard that my brother is fighting to protect her. So I will also cooperate fully.”

The lively girl. The straightforward eyes reminded him of her brother without fail. He thought that if she was Oswald’s sister, he could trust her, and Llewayne left the scene. It seems that the Phantom Beast of the girl who achieved a brilliant 10th place in [summer] is suitable for watching over a large number of people.

(…slow)

What Llewayne has been waiting for since earlier is the arrival of his companion Grue. Although he is progressing without being discovered by not enlarging himself, it is already time for him to arrive here, but there is no sign of him coming.

[Oh, I finally! I’m so tired. Are you all safe?]

That’s when such a voice entered the crystal. Melinda always keeps the communication on. It seems like she’s joined with Rebecca. He heard that since there’s a butterfly from Cectiara, it seems like something will happen, but since it’s a mountain, it took more time than he thought. After Melinda explained the previous events (and some complaints), Llewayne was able to talk with his beloved fiancee.

Well done.

That’s what Llewayne wanted to convey the most. He thinks that his fiancee doesn’t believe in him in important matters. Up until now, he couldn’t do anything about it.

Maybe this time it’ll be different. Rebecca regained her confidence as soon as her name came up. A part of Llewayne’s heavy feelings were finally conveyed to Rebecca. Llewayne was happy about that.

Knowing or not knowing Llewayne’s feelings, Rebecca said something like [I love you]. He also wanted to convey more and said “I love you.”

However, right after that, Rebecca and the others were attacked by an enemy.

[Rebecca! Wait for me!]

Llewayne heard Melinda’s words and understood what happened.

“Cuey, which direction did Rebecca head off in?”

[…Yeah, I think she’s going back to Olivier’s camp. She said she’ll use the dispel magic.]

“Got it. Stay in Ray’s barrier. Don’t leave until I give you further instructions.”

[Understood.]

He understands that Cectiara’s butterflies are gone in the conversation. Kyaran, who is part of Rebecca’s reconnaissance team, was ordered to withdraw, so Llewayne has no way to find out what happened. And there is no contact from the second reconnaissance team.

Llewayne thinks. There seems to be an unexpected situation. We need a plan quickly.

The transfer magic can’t be used. Grue doesn’t come. Rebecca can’t contact Melinda.

Soldiers who may be controlled, magic to eliminate presence, second reconnaissance team with no communication, Cectiara’s withdrawal from the front line. ——Cectiara, huh.

“Vanderlei!”

“Hmm?”

Llewayne called out to the man with brown hair who could be seen in the distance. That man had not moved and was still here. He should have been able to cross this battle ground faster on his beloved horse than on the enlarged Grue.

“You said you had [eye]. Where are they?”

“They’re still near Olivier’s camp. Those fools are gathering!”

“Tell them to get as close as possible without being found.”

Vanderlei’s expression and attitude remain the same, but he is probably quite frustrated. If he sends this man to Rebecca’s side now, he will definitely continue to eliminate enemies silently for a while. He thought that was good.

“Can’t you go to that place using transfer magic? Not the normal transfer magic, but using crystals.”

Vanderlei raised his voice as if he had noticed something.

“Cectiara’s [fall]!”

“Yes.”

Cectiara’s [fall], that is the simplification of transfer magic using crystals. At the time of the announcement, it had not yet been put into practical use, so the difficulty level remained high, but Llewayne believed that Vanderlei’s magic power and talent had a chance.

“There’s a possibility, I’ve heard the theory of Cectiara in quite a bit of detail!”

Vanderlei then smiled happily with the same smile as always.

“Thanks to Rebecca finding me a great fiance.”

Transfer magic can only be used once a day. In other words, the chance is once. He should think about another plan again. When Llewayne was about to leave the place,

“…contact from the eye! Rebecca is about to arrive at the camp in a moment!”

“Let’s go. This is bad.”

“We have no choice but to do it!”

Vanderlei jumped on the horse and closed his eyes, focusing. His magic began to rise and gently created a breeze.

However, there is not enough time. He wants to tell Rebecca to stay there but he cannot get in touch with her. Rebecca is probably being chased by the enemy and cannot wait for Vanderlei to arrive.

(One more thing, something…)

Is there nothing else?

At that moment, what he was waiting for came.

[This is Kyaran Goudes. My apologies, Your Highness. The second reconnaissance team left me behind on the other side.]

“Are you okay? What happened to Grue?”

[Yes, Grue was captured in the [Sealed Box] but——]

“I’m sorry but I don’t have time. I’ll ask later. Where are you now?”

[I am at Olivier’s camp]

“And your Phantom Beast?”

[It’s here, I can manage to [scream] once.]

“That’s enough. I’ll tell you what to do.”

The final move that would decide the outcome. Llewayne bitterly smiled, acknowledging that relying on luck alone was a sign of his inexperience.

But it’s okay. As long as his fiance is safe.

Tell Kyaran what he wants her to do, and listen to the report that Rebecca has come. He can get the ten or so seconds he wanted with Kyaran’s Phantom Beast power. During that time, Vanderlei has disappeared and Kyaran’s voice tells him that he(Vanderlei) has succeeded in transferring the magic.

Llewayne raised his face in relief and caught something in his eyes.

“…You’re late.”

A bird flying in from the distant sky. He heard that it was caught in the [sealed box], but perhaps Kyaran had already missed it. As it approached, he noticed that it seemed to be the size of a room, and it seemed to have come in a hurry.

At that moment, something approached with a loud noise from another direction.

“You’re awake.”

“Good morning, Your Highness! What’s going on here? I don’t really understand, but can I go too?”

“Yes.”

Olivier was already on a leopard and running off with a fierce momentum. It was a last resort to wake her up. If Llewayne’s [fall] research results were used, it might have been possible to regain consciousness, but he didn’t know how much magic Llewayne needed.

While thinking that it was good that she woke up by herself, he followed after the tiny Olivier on Grue.

As they approached the location where the battle was taking place, Grue shrunk in size and when they were able to confirm Rebecca’s presence, they hid in plain sight.

With just Vanderlei and Olivier, they were sufficient in terms of firepower. Llewayne may have been overthinking things, but it was better to be safe than sorry and wait without getting too close to the enemy in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

And that [unforeseen circumstance] happened. The magic jacking reached Llewayne’s location, causing intense pain in his body as if there were holes everywhere.

But still, Llewayne moved. He would do anything to not let his beloved die.

Anything, truly.

Even at the cost of his own life.

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Neko-chan: I hate Third-person point of view, it took twice to translate.