Chapter 25

Chapter 25

Is that a paternal inheritance?

Rhode looks at Reina, who flew away before he could give the order, and looks at Sieg with a dry smile.

He recalls the image of Sieg, with whom he once fought in the EU war.

Oh, I am so embarrassed. Ill call her back immediately!

Oh, I dont mind. its understandable she want to try her own exclusive KOG. But

Gillian has been defeated? What the hell is going on? Are the enemy of the Holy Knight class? But my sister is now alone.

Seig, this way.

? Ha!

Rhode, who is sitting in a throne-like command chair, calls Sieg close.

I ask you to keep this secret from the others. Once you have found and secured my sister, contact me alone and wait by that mountain.

? Yes, sir.

Sieg then also takes off on the KOG.

He receives a request from Rhode to rescue Yumir, who is alone in enemy territory.

***

The Princess escapes KOG and runs away with her back to him.

Reina stands in between them and does not let Kenya pursue yumir.

I know you can hear me, who are you? I dont think you are just a resistance fighter.

Reina tries calling in over the comms in open chat.

Why, Reyna is on the battlefield. No. Shes an Empire soldier, of exceptional ability. Its only natural, I guess.

No reply? .

Should I reveal myself? No, not just yet. I cant give up my status as an Empire soldier just yet.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Fine. If you dont want to talk, thats alright as well. Then.

Reina charges at Kenya with her sword at the ready.

By force, that figure! I will expose it!

The sword that is swung down has a clear hostility and intent to kill.

Faster! Even faster than in the training. This beautiful silver and cherry blossom colors, after all, this is Reinas exclusive KOG! Aphrodite!

In the world of KOG, there are special KOG, which ace-class only pilots can have.

But the appearance of the new KOG, called the Takemikazuchi has changed Kenyas perception.

They are more expensive than normal KOG and their performance varies greatly.

In particular, Reinas Aphrodite is a very well-balanced type.

In contrast to Kenyas melee specialization, it has a high standard in all aspects of attack and defense.

In the Squad game, it was the most frequently used KOG.

In a simulator with the same specs on it, Kenya would never fall behind Reina.

However, the other party had recently improved its capabilities remarkably, and was also an advanced, specialized KOG.

It was not an opponent that could be easily dealt with by cutting corners.

Kuk!

Kenya was struck by a sword, and he was forced to back away.

Sweat beads on his forehead, and he feels the frustration of being beaten at this rate.

Thats how serious her killing intent is.

So this is youre on the battlefield

However.

I cant defeat Reina, or therell be no point for me to be fighting.

Youve been fooling around since a while ago! Fight!

Kenya continues to defend himself, dodging and receiving attacks.

But thats not enough. She will catch up to him one day.

She is that strong, and in Kenyas opinion, she has already exceeded the level of a holy knight and is certainly stronger than Gillian.

I see. But Where on earth?

After waiting for a while, Rhode and Sieg enter the command center.

Youre back, welcome back, Reina. Im glad youre okay.

Yes, thank you for the evacuation order. Is Yumir-sama safe?

No, She was struck by the Resistance and died.

! I see, I am sorry.

I should have escorted her properly. No, in front of that other person, thats impossible

No, you are not to blame. You fought well. This is the guy who beat Gillian. Hey, Seig.

Yes, yes! Welcome back, Raina.

Seig is also back in the control room, and is surprised when Rhode suddenly calls his name.

For some reason, his appearance seemed different from usual, but Reina did not particularly care, thinking that her father was also nervous on the battlefield for the first time in a long time.

Hes a scary man I never thought hed do something like that. Seig.

***

A little while ago

Rhode-sama, we have secured Yumir-sama. She is now resting in the nearby mountains for the time being and seems to be very tired.

Hmm, kill the bastard quickly, Sieg. Bring that rude bastard before me! Hmm, kill the bastard quickly, Sieg. Bring that rude bastard before me! Ill make it worse than death. Ill rip off all his limbs and blind him so he cant kill himself, and Ill keep him for the rest of his life! -Yumir curses.

Sieg sits the exhausted Yumir down and waits there.

Gillian is strong as Holy Knights.

Although he is a recently elected youngster, he is still a chief holy knight. He shouldnt be defeated so easily.

And yet, what is the result?

He was cut down in two along with his KOG with a single Sword strike.

With such overwhelmingly difference.

Has the level of the chief holy knight fallen too low? Gillian is certainly a higher class of Holy Knight, but is it due to the fact that he hasnt had any hard-fought battles in recent years?

Knights grow in war.

They only grow by winning battles in which their lives are at stake.

Sieg has experienced this to the point of disgust, but recently there have been few battles that could be called battles.

As Sieg ponders this, a KOG descends from the sky.

The KOG was a one dedicated to the royal family, decorated in the same way as Yumirs KOG.

Rhode-sama.

The KOG kneels and the pilot comes down from inside.

Rhode! Youve come!

Yumir looks up happily at the kind looking blonde boy.

Sieg, did anyone see you?

No, all of Yumir-samas guards are engaged with the Resistance, its just me.

Yes, thats good to know.

A firefight unfolds below.

All of Yumirs personal guards were engaged with the Resistance led by Isshin, and their hands were tied.

What was good about that? Rhode. Tell me so I can understand.

No, you dont need to. For the people who are going to die.

What?

PANG.

A gunshot rang out, the dry sound drowned out by the sounds of the battle unfolding below, echoing through the fields and mountains.

Yumirs chest was pierced by a bullet that Rhode pulled out of his chest.

W-whhy Rh

Goodbye, sister. You.

The fresh blood splashed out, and Yumir collapsed on the spot without any strength.

I always despised you with all my heart.