Vol 2 Chapter 17 (2/2)
「And is surveying the situation here It seems the opponent has sent out scouts as well, and we believe they are sending back detailed information on our situation」
The staff officer lifted his face and looked at General Kielo
「Was that truly the right decision? The orders from the Fourth Imperial Prince were to send out the reserve unit…」
「I don’t care There’s no need to listen to the instructions of one whose position is questionable What would you do if that was the work of an enemy spy? 」
「But it’s a fact that the Lichtein Dukedom’s army is at this location No matter how you look at it, do you not think the situation to be worrisome with just 2,000 cavalrymen?」
「You worry too 」
Kigui— The name of the aide who assisted General Kielo
He recklessly stood against the zorosta and died in battle
When he found out about his death, General Kielo was about to lose hie, but the staff officers ed to avoid any problems
「Besides, wasn’t that so called Fourth I the crest of the Second Emperor?」
「That is what I heard」
「If he truly is a descendant of the Second Eends」
「With 10,000 ainst hiainst hiems of 「Mars」 rule the entire universe— was it?」
「Indeed That story is nonsense, but if he is a descendant, 2,000 should be plenty for hiainst him」
General Kielo stifled a laugh It’s clear he’sa fool of him
The staff officer felt it to be in bad taste, but he didn’t show that in his expression as he spoke indifferently
「That is myth We do not knohat the reality was More importantly, ill you do if he really is a descendant of 「Mars」? The citizens are a given, but there are many in the Fourth Imperial Army orshi+p him If they found out, your position would be in jeopardy, General Kielo」
The fact that this staff officer is also a worshi+pper is clearly conveyed in each of his words
General Kielo’s ser swelled
「Silence What’s your rank?」
「Second grade enlisted officer」
「Good, then you may stand down」
General Kielo waved his hand in an exaggeratedhim to leave
「Go cool your head It seems the air in here is a bit heavy for you」
「Understood… Excuse me」
The other staff officers watch him with pitiful eyes as he heads out
General Kielo huffed and puffed, then glared at the staff officers around him
「Does anyone else have any objections? If not, regarding our strategyforward—」
General Kielo caaze was fixated on the staff officer as pro still at the entrance
「Hey, what are you—」
He sed his last word
Reason being—
「I have an objection」
There was a young girl standing at the entrance of the tent
She was a criirl With the appearance of 「Valadite」, all the staff officers bowed Even General Kielo nodded slightly Then, after clucking his tongue, he constructed a fake smile
「What brings you here…? I’ht flank of your own accord to prepare for the Lichtein Dukedom’s assault」
Liz scowled angrily at his sarcastic words
「I want to talk to you regarding that Why won’t you hand over the reserve unit despite repeated requests?」
「You are not the co officer of the Fourth Imperial Army There is no reason other than that」
General Kielo snorted slightly to belittle her, then noticed the presence of a young boy next to the Sixth Imperial Princess
「It is proble in outsiders to this place」
Looking closer, there was still another person behind the Sixth Imperial Princess
He couldn’t tell if they were ht, he guessed they were a child or a woman
He glares at the three displeased
「If you were a common soldier, you would have been severely punished But unfortunately, you’re a member of the Imperial family and I can not lay a hand on you We’ll just say it never happened Please be careful from now on」
General Kielo sighed forcefully, then waved his hand as if shooing away a dog
「If you understand, return to your coround」
「General Kielo, you’re—」
「Liz, wait」
Liz starts to approach hi boy next to her placed his hand on her shoulder and stopped her
Hearing the young boy call the Sixth Imperial Princess by her nicknaly
But before he’s able to co boyhad coht before him
「It’s nice to meet you Are you General Kielo?」
Black hair and black eyes They call this 「twin black」 in the Grantz Grand Empire, and no huer, is that an eyepatch is covering half the young boy’s face, and his figure wrapped in black clothes stirs the iends
「My name is Hiro Schwarz von Grantz I am the Fourth Imperial Prince of the Grantz Grand Empire」
Hiro extended his right hand for a handshake
「Ahh… right Even if I arade enlisted officer」
He said pleasantly after taking a quick glance at the staff officer as urged to leave, then returning his gaze to General Kielo
「Are you unable to shake my hand because I’m of a lower rank?」
「N-No, not… at all」
He aze, but General Kielo took his hand
After a light introduction, they finish shaking hands A tense silence fell between the two
General Kielo was the first to open his mouth
「Pardon me, but do you have any proof of your identity?」
If he allows any tier Hiro spoke up without a moment’s hesitation
「I want to offer less once I’uise… So, these black clothes will serve as proof」
As Hiro struck his chest— as he struck 「Cameilla」, the hem became as sharp as an arrow and flicked itself toward General Kielo
He’s unable to defend himself at the sudden action General Kielo’s body fell hard onto the ground
He gasps out loud as saliva flies out of his , General Kielo stood right up But perhaps because he couldn’t catch his breath, his body was staggering and his face twisted in pain
「Wh-What are you doing?!」
As General Kielo unleashes his wrath, the staff officers around hiained their senses They reached their hands out to the handles of the swords on their waists, but a calround
「My apologies It seeerently Also, 「Ca will keep it calm Even as her master, I won’t be able to stop it if it acts out」
Hiro smiled quietly and looked around at the staff officers
「Would you like to test it?」
Not a single person nods Rather, perhaps because they recall hearing the name 「Camellia」before, everyone except Hiro is spellbound by the black cloth It seealia」 which only the Second Emperor was allowed to wear from such a close distance
Hiro waited until the bloodlust in the air disappeared, then fished through his breast pocket to take out a single parchment and called General Kielo
「If you won’t believethis should do it」
General Kielo steps carefully as he approaches It was comical how he fell silent so suddenly when he was just so tyrannical But considering the attack he received, his behavior is only natural
General Kielo took the parchrimaced He probably realized it was a letter froh the letter, and as he did, his face grew pale
General Kielo slowly lifted his face and looked at Hiro bewildered
「… This is…」
He didn’t kno to put his thoughts into words… General Kielo’s eyes looked disturbed
Hiro lightly patted General Kielo’s shoulders Then, he took back the letter from the emperor, rolled the parchment up, and spoke with an apathetic expression
「These are orders froht of co Sixth I officer and myself her aide…」
「D-Don’t be ridiculous!」
General Kielo’s body shook in rage as he interrupted Hiro
「Are you telling reenhorn like you?!」
「Not me, but Sixth Imperial Princess Celia Estreya」
「That’s the sa!」
The air was already hot androused up, it added to the heat in the surrounding air He was ed than when he received the attack from 「Camellia」
The staff officers were huddled up nervously looking at the two
Hiro shrugged his shoulders, then put his right pointer finger to his mouth
「Silence」
「What…? Wh-Who do you think you’re…」
「Shouting isn’t going to change anything Be quiet and accept it」
「S-Such humiliation…! I absolutely can not accept this!」
「I told you to shut your mouth」
「Ugh…」
All you could see was a glittering white light By the time he noticed, it was already too late There was a blade drawn along General Kielo’s neck
「I gave you numerous chances But all you did was take on foolish actions which only dragged us down So back」
「Ah, wh…」
「You’ll be dealt with later Now isn’t the time for that」
Hiro returned 「Excalibur」 and turned his back to General Kielo He turned towards the staff officers
「By si hioing to nod your head yes, there’s no need for staff officers」
Hiro placed his hands on the table
「If you understand what I’, I’ll have you all listen to what I’m about to say」
There was an intensity in him that didn’t allow anyone to say a word
He is a boy er than the froulped and nodded with fear in their faces
General Kielo stood in a stupor There’s the fact that his plans to move up in society went awry, but he was also co novice That’s when Hiro went in for the final blow
「I don’t o outside to cool your head」
General Kielo cruht there on the spot in silence