Chapter 55 (1/2)

55.THE BLUE INTRUDER

“We lost capable subordinates. It was a mistake on your judgement.”

Ywaint pressed Volf against a tree. There wasn´t the slightest of the usual warmth there would be in his eyes. It was only overflowing with disappointment of his superior.

“I won´t make excuses. I admit I looked stupid out there. Do as you wish.”

“Then, I won´t hold back.”

Ywain hit Volf´s face with all he had. Volf fell to the ground due to the punch.

“Wai… Stop! Although Volf really is to blame here, didn´t he take the head of their regiment commander? Then, it´s fine not to blame him that much, isn´t it? Right?”

There were no changes in Ywain´s eyes even after Nikka´s words. Only the cold feeling permeated in his eyes.

“You are soft to Volf where you mustn´t. To take the head of the regiment commander is only the expected, but to perfectly pull back that it is what the [Black Wolf] is, isn´t it? He wasn´t able to do that, so he needs to take responsibility. Don´t you think so too? Volf, the [Black Wolf].”

Volf quietly nodded at those words. He wasn´t in a position he could make excuses. He also didn´t feel like doing so. Volf understood more than anyone the how hard the blow of the loss of his pieces was.

“Sorry there. Everything was my fault.”

Ywain once again raised his fist. Nikka went in between Volf and Ywain in order to stop him. As to be expected, there was no way Ywain could just hit Nikka. Making a bitter face, he lowered down his fist.

“Aren´t you guys all moody? But what, we are at the mountains. At the mountains, you know? It´s the perfect place for a picnic.”

Rudolf le Harsburk appeared at Volf´s camp site. Everyone present at the place became stiff. They were met with an impossible situation. Who would think that someone of the Halsburk family like him would come to a place like this on foot. No matter what, it was simply impossible.

“By the way, where is Anatour?”

Lainberka, one of the three warriors and also Rudolf´s attendant asked to the people at the camp site. Everyone kept silent.

“That guy? Did he die?”

Although Rudolf had a comical tone in his voice, his eyes weren´t laughing.

“He didn´t die. However, he was heavily wounded.”

Ywain´s voice was heavy.

“Who asked you that? I am talking to Volf-kun, you see?”

Ywain pulled back without saying anything. Volf and Rudolf; their eyes met.

“Anatour-ossan got his arm cut off by White Mask and is now sleeping. Although he isn´t dead, he won´t be of use for some time. I took the head of their regiment commander. The battle line was pushed back a little. That´s all.”

Volf said as if he was spitting.

Lainberka was angered by his disrespectful att.i.tude. Without giving any regard to that, Rudolf stepped forward.

“With that said, the situation isn´t one I can commend you on. Giving off the [Crying Spear] for some nameless regiment commander doesn´t pay off. Besides, there isn´t any meaning to it if you don´t kill White Mask.”

Rudolf criticized Volf even despite all. However, Volf didn´t object. Actually, Rudolf was satisfied enough with the result of his battle against White Mask. Rudolf was able to understand it by that. He understood that just like himself and White Mask, that person was chosen by G.o.d. Indeed, the man in front of his eyes was similarly a chosen one.

“As to be expected, the reason for this mistake was due to having entrusted someone like this. If so, I shall head out and slay the White Mask.”

Lainberka declared. However, Rudolf didn´t give any regard to her. Lainberka felt dejected.

“Is it impossible for someone of your caliber?”