Volume 4 Chapter 18 (2/2)

Because this was not a battlefield, even if they surrendered in this battle the people would still recognize them

However, although it was against their will, this was also a battle where all the participants bet their lives

So to deny their shortcos and use the match as an excuse to escape death

If that happens they would end up miserable

And even if other people hts knew that everything would be over if they surrendered

Furtherhts of the Zalda Kingdoround, which wouldtheir own peers

”Let's do it!”

In response to the platoon leader, the knight as facing against Leon nodded his head nobody could see what kind of face the knights had but they were probably sht to the death

(Sorry everyone Although it feels like we get the short end of the stick, and we ht be unable to e cannot lose here either)

There was no honor in a victory where so the match

The feeling of re his subordinates in this useless match appeared inside of the platoon leader's heart

Still, he could not dishonor the Zalda Kingdom's reputation

Theytheir own life, because if they did not do that, the hts would fall and the Ortomea Empire would be able to have their way

As the knights resolved themselves, Grahart suddenly pulled out his sword and broke in between them

And at the same time, Julianus the First's words resonated

”That's it! Enough!”

Following that words, the surrounding cheers completely disappeared, and silence dominated the field

Grahart who stood in between the Knights and Kevin, acted as a wall preventing theht

Looking at the King's chair, he was standing, overlooking the place

And people’s gaze naturally were looking at him -

”Y-Your ht is not yet over”

The referee old man spoke in a fluster

”No, that is enough If we continue the fight any further, casualties will appear Then because of it, a big lue would remain inside the hearts of both sides Mikoshi+ba-dono soldiers have already proved to us that they are equal to our knights Isn't that enough?”

Considering the ht had happened, Julianus the First's judght

Because there was no reason to fight in a life and death battle against the soldiers that had come as reinforcement

However, the surrounding reaction of the aristocrats and nobles was quite different

So ashaainst children

Meanwhile, the one who showed the most dissatisfaction with the result was the referee old man

”Your majesty! If we leave it like this, I'ht would fall Aht? Gurido-dono?”

The old aze to Gurido

Looking at the old man referee’s behavior who ed his shoulders in response

”No, I believe nothing good would come if we continue the match”

”What?! You bastard! Is that the attitude the leader of the royal order should have?! Be ashamed!”

Gurido's shoulders trembled in response to the old man’s accusation

Although he hiht decisive battles where the country's fate would be decided, thus he could not let his subordinates die in a less match

”I said enough This is an order fro The match is a draw There's neither a winner nor a loser I want everyone to consent to this Is Mikoshi+ba-dono also fine with this?”

Following Julianus' words, the surroundings directed their gaze at Ryouma

”Of course It was an honor for us who are less skilled to be presented an opportunity to practice with everyone froht Order We just hope that our power could help Your Majesty and everyone else”

In respond to Julianus question, Ryou on one knee

”Very well No one would think of your troops as a hindrance if they saw the o From now on, I request you to help this country Is everyone alright with this?”

Julianus then directed his sharp gaze toward the surroundings

Because the king had asserted that ainst him

Despite all the hidden co people were silent

(Now then, the development here is as expected Well, I do feel bad if Elena is indeed betting on our victory, please do forgive me about that)

Ryoued Elena to do the sas that the match was serious, but in fact, he had ai

At least, Ryou his opponent to win the match

(But still, that olddeal they said that he was a uess I can't trust rumors about him now)

In the initial plan, Ryou, but Julianus had made the decision before Ryouma told him so Which meant, Julianus at least understood ould happen if the Zalda knights lost this match

And he forcefully declared the match to end as a draw Which , Julianus looked like a big sly raccoon

He continued to hide his fangs fro countries think that he was a mediocre one

(Well, I guess Lupis would not stand a chance against him Also, it seems that that old man noticed it)

That there was a poisonous needle inside his own country

While kneeling on one knee, Ryoulance at a certain direction

He was looking at the elderly nobleman who served as the referee of the match

It was unknohether it was because he felt responsible as referee of the ainst the king directly

However, his behavior indicated two possibilities

(That guy I wonder, which one is the reason he protested against the King?)

Was his behavior because he loved his country, or because he harbored ill will toward it

Ryouma lifted his lips to form a smile

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