Chapter 49 (2/2)

“Who is it? Who is the one that surpa.s.sed that underhanded man?”

The underhanded man was Willian Rivius. Although he wasn´t a likeable person in Gilberto´s eyes, Gilberto couldn´t help but recognize his intelligence. Including the fact that he had been using Karl and also the evaluation Gilberto had of him, he thought of him as an existence he wouldn´t be able to

But someone surpa.s.sed such person.

“So he moved? Whether he read into that or not… Since he moved, he knows about the strength of the enemy.”

Gilberto predicted Willian´s moves. Understanding his aims and following along, Gilberto decided to defend their fatal weak point. It was because of that that he decided on his own to protect his position.

“”I will see whether the strength of that underhanded man will win or lose.””

Gilberto´s decision was an extremely honest one. If,

Of course, the enemy obviously also predicted that. If Gilberto had done something as reckless as moving out, Willian wouldn´t have entrusted him the protection of that position.

“Ah, as to be expected of the army of Arcadia. They´ve been well trained.”

The one running through the battlefield was Volf, the [Black Wolf]. He was wearing black pelts and light armor. The group following along him were similarly wearing black. Volf had elected those few to go with him. It was a composition that put emphasis on speed. With that, they were going to bite at their enemy´s throat.

“White Mask. A strength that doesn´t differ from the rumours, and also your intelligence. You are really good, aren´t you?”

Volf praised White Mask. He was still a ten-man squad leader, but by properly using his master who was a centurion and bribery to get the favor of the other officers, he moved the whole army. Volf wasn´t sure whether he could give an immediate reply on whether he was capable of the same or not. Volf had the personality of liking to be at the leading position. He couldn´t endure being in the shadows. Willian´s maneuvers required him to do that. It was because of that that he couldn´t give a reply on that.

“He has a good head. He also has strength. Besides, he is young. The only difference from me would pretty much be the face. I am the most handsome, but he hides his face. In other words, he has a plain face.”

“B-but you can´t decide it with just that…”

Hearing his subordinate´s comment, Volf snorted as if he had heard something stupid.

“The only one chosen by G.o.d and can be intelligent, strong and handsome at the same time is me, you know? Well, he still doesn´t lose at strength and intelligence. But even then, it is still my complete victory!”

Volf was looking at a certain direction while smiling.

“Okay. So you started moving, White Mask. So we will be b.u.mping heads at that place? I see you got really mad.”

The speed of comprehension, the speed for deciding to make his move. He indeed wasn´t average.

“I still say I have the crus.h.i.+ng victory over you though, White Mask. There isn´t much difference between you and me. That is, for now.”

His subordinates´ eyes became wide-open by the surprise. It was rare for Volf to praise others. At the times he would be comparing them to himself, that would be much more the case. Even his men, who had lived together with him for a long time, didn´t know of any person Volf had acknowledged to that point. Volf was a man that declared that even compared to Strakules, all he lacked was experience, and didn´t fall behind on anything else.

“The same amount of intelligence… Strength… Well, I wonder if I am a little bit ahead? It is my complete victory in handsomeness though…. Sorry there White Mask. It can´t be helped, you know? Heavens don´t give people more than one talent. Now to give three is already unreasonable. You have two. I am at the same cla.s.s as G.o.d, so I have three. Can´t be helped.“

That man was someone Volf acknowledged. Volf though that decision was very close to his. He could guess his strength from the draw he had with Anatour. Yes, there wasn´t that much of a difference between the two. Even so, Volf was sure of his victory in this battle.

“The difference between you and me isn´t something about talent. It is the difference between light and darkness, plain-faced-kun.”

Volf advanced. He was certain of his victory.

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