Chapter 83: Attack (3)

Chapter 83: Attack (3)

Uuuaaaah!

Overwhelming destructive power. The rushing torrent of water pouring through the collapsed fortress walls was a disaster.

Bodies of soldiers turned corpses floated helplessly in the overwhelming current.

Even those who survived were in disarray. It was an impossible situation, unable to even set foot on the ground.

In the early morning of the neighboring town, under the sky brightening with a blue hue, the interior of Hrit Castle was like hell. (+)[1]TLN: Sorry guys I made a mistake in translating Hurheet. It should be Hrit instead of Hurheet. Since the pronunciation of is closer to Hrit instead of Hurheet. Ill be using Hrit from now on. Sorry for the inconvenience.Updated from novelbIn.(c)om

From the window of his resilience, King Rohalak watched the scene with an endlessly calm expression.

In the end, it has come to this.

The moment he confirmed the receding tide of the sea at dawn, he fervently hoped it wasnt a natural occurrence.

He prayed that the Imperial forces did not intend to eliminate the sea for some purpose.

But worst-case scenarios have a way of unfolding. The king faced the worst situation he had feared.

As the surprise attack towards the fortress walls began in the early morning, the king sensed it was a preemptive strike.

He was prepared, but it was unstoppable.

Whether the soldiers morale was low or the enemy hid well for a surprise attack didnt matter.

Anyway, the result wouldnt have changed.

There was one reason for King Rohalaks calm demeanor. He had retreated as if there were opportunities, but deep down, he expected this outcome.

Because there was no visible solution.

The best option in the west was Hurheet. There was no place more suited for defense. Retreat deep into the west?

That was out of the question.

While the enemys supply would be difficult and the soldiers would tire, the problem was the widening front.

A long battlefield. The enemies would attack freely.

The morale of the soldiers who saw their land being attacked would hit rock bottom, and desertion to protect their homeland was only a matter of time.

Even if they took families as hostages, it was a fact that noble rebels would rise.

How tragic.

The best situation for the king was for the Empire to blindly attack Hrit Castle.

As long as Rudehrns head wasnt pierced by a sword, such a thing would not happen, but

Amidst the imperial succession dispute and the emperors anger, it might become possible.

The commander didnt always make the right choices. It was just that Rudehrn wasnt stupid.

Yet, there was a faint hope. If the war dragged on, who knew how the situation would change?

Carl Schurtafen. Is it all because of that guy?

According to the information sent by spies, this situation was also that guys scheme

The king still gazed at the uncertain sky.

Clouds tinged with a blue hue sadly approached. It was not a good day to die.

The despondent king wanted to inquire loudly.

Why does this is happening

Akiten. Epyder Plain. Battle at Hrit Castle. The entire situation had changed because of Carlyn alone.

Lets leave the battle at Hrit Castle aside.

In any case, victory was slipping away on the battlefield. The allied losses were increasing, and it was regrettable that they couldnt inflict greater damage on the enemy.

But Akiten and the Epyder Plain Combat were painfully bitter defeats for the king.

If they hadnt been defeated there, victory would have been his.

The ones who retreated were not them but the Imperial forces that lost the front until additional reinforcements arrived. The Western forces would have stirred up the Empire.

If only we had maintained the front without variables there

Time was on the kings side. If the war dragged on, the old emperor wouldnt have lasted long.

Amid the succession dispute, the war would become a mess and eventually conclude with a ceasefire.

The king, who unified the West, had enough time to establish a new empire.

Taking advantage of the chaotic empire, he could even surpass the continental hegemony.

C-Carl Schurtafen!

The king hated that name. For him, everything had changed because of that one person, Carlyn.

It wasnt an entirely wrong thought.

In a game that Carlyn didnt know about, the West had made the Empire struggle quite a bit.

If they hadnt been betrayed by the nobles who received the Empires support, the West would have seized hegemony over the continent.

The water that had flooded the castle was receding. Among the bodies lined up along the street, soldiers soaked in water lay vomiting.

The knight approached cautiously by the side of the king, looking down at the scene.

Your Majesty, the nobles are rescuing my family and escaping through the western gate. The Sword Master is also with them

Looking at those cold-looking eyes, the king thought that maybe all of this was fate.

The one who ruined his plan appeared at this moment; it couldnt be just a coincidence.

Hatred swirled in the kings eyes. Carlyn received that gaze with a calm face.

No words were necessary.

Carlyn, with a blood-stained sword, spread the blade diagonally and struck the ground. It was an incredible speed.

Your Majesty!

The knight beside him stepped forward first. A single sword. For a moment, the king felt like he had seen moonlight.

The knights outstretched sword froze in mid-air. A straight line was drawn over the standing knights body.

It was the place where the moonlight had passed. The knight crumbled from the lower body. It was a futile death.

You!

The king rushed forward reflexively. Carlyn effortlessly deflected the stabbing sword.

But the king wasnt skilled in combat.

Heup!

And with a thud, the moonlight pierced through the kings chest and protruded from his back. The kings entire body went limp.

Carlyn and the Imperial soldiers rushed towards a handful of Western forces.

The pierced king, even after the rain stopped, continued to gaze at the overcast sky.

The end of dawn. Beyond the gray clouds, far away along the horizon, the sun was rising.

Unjust indeed.

Rest in peace.

A calm voice. It was the last voice the Rohalak king, who had unified the West for centuries, heard.

After confirming the kings death, Carlyn shouted loudly.

Knight Carl Schurtafen has slain the king of Rohalak!

Waaahh!

Sir Carl has taken down the king of Rohalak!

The Imperial soldiers cheered loudly. In the process of restructuring the forces, these soldiers, who had hoped to join Carlyn when they heard the spreading rumors, got what they wanted.

The credit for capturing the king was bestowed upon them.

To the soldiers, Carlyn taking down the king wasnt a coincidence but a blessing from the god of war.

Wah!

The ecstatic cheers sharply contrasted with the deaths and somber atmosphere of the resisting Western forces.

Carlyn protected the corpse of the Rohalak king. The credit had to be made clear.

The news reached the princess, who immediately headed towards Carlyn. The path she walked was filled with cheers.

By then, rumors had already spread inside Hrit Castle.

An overwhelming victory. It was an unbelievable triumph in a siege.

Amid the cheers, the princess, Duchess Lyurik, and Emmet arrived in front of Carlyn.

I didnt expect the sword to find its mark again this time

Emmets admiration-mixed mutter was genuine. Capturing a king in this castle was nearly akin to luck.

The princess and the Duchess agreed.

If they hadnt witnessed Carlyns actions in this war, it would have sounded like a fabricated story.

Carlyn approached and bowed his head.

Your Highness, I have captured the king of Rohalak. Unfortunately, I couldnt bring him alive.

Schurtafen, Im relieved that youre not hurt. I thought the king would flee, but he attacked first. He is not just someone who unified the West, I see.

The ability was certain. We also did not fail, did we?

Duchess Lyurik intervened. It had been a precarious war. It was overturned thanks to one person.

The princess, who descended from her horse, patted Carlyns shoulder.

Youve endured a lot. This victory is all thanks to your prowess.

Thank you.

Carlyn, slightly raising his head, met the princesss gaze. The princess was sending a firm sense of trust.

It seems like I owe you more and more as time goes on.

You dont have to feel that way.

That cant be possible.

The princess smiled brightly.

At the end of dawn, sunlight began to shine. The princesss golden hair gleamed brilliantly.

1. TLN: Sorry guys I made a mistake in translating Hurheet. It should be Hrit instead of Hurheet. Since the pronunciation of is closer to Hrit instead of Hurheet. Ill be using Hrit from now on. Sorry for the inconvenience. Author's Thoughts

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