Chapter 123 (1/2)

After the battle was done for the day, the Fortress’s imperial soldiers hurried over to clean up the battlefield.

In terms of the battlefield clean up, it was to remove the dead and then evacuate the wounded soldiers. To repair the weapons and the walls, repairing the Gigants was postponed until later.

“… And eat to your heart’s content. Drink and rest are what we’re ordered to do.”

At the end of the words from Kaper, the soldiers were questioning what they heard.

Every one of the soldiers was still looking pale.

“Since we were busy with the battle, I wasn’t able to deliver it, but there is a team of supporters coming for us,” said Kaper.

“That, is that true?”

“Don’t tell me… That dirt that appeared in the south a while back is…”

Kaper tried very hard to give some hope to the soldiers who seemed very depressed.

“We have struggled hard so far. The future battle will be undertaken by the reinforcements that will come, so everyone can go eat, rest and have fun.”

“Wah! Hail Luke Viscount!”

The soldiers shouted out of joy. A few of them even cried.

The nightmares they had been facing for the past week was finally over. They all lost their composure.

“Let’s have a toast!”

“For our little devil, Luke Viscount!”

“Hahaha! Now they would die by the hands of the devil!”

The soldiers were so excited that they forgot how fatigued they were and enjoyed the feast.

All the beer and wine in the warehouse had been brought out, and the cattle and pigs that were raised in the Fortress barn were grilled.

The knights, officers, and soldiers joined together and played around.

After seeing the soldiers having a feast and enjoying themselves, Kaper couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

‘How would they all react once they realize that us having reinforcements is a lie…’

Even though it was a lie, it was the command of Luke.

Luke had instructed him to deliver false information and deceive the enemy, and he wanted some more time.

‘What did he mean by deceiving the enemy and buying more time when we have no way out?’

While Kaper was trying to think, a sarcastic voice came from behind him.

“Why are you so stiff?”

As Kaper turned around, he found the escort of the devil, or Luke’s escort, Philip, who had taught them the Gold Sword, standing behind him.

“Phi, Sir Philip…”

“The soldiers will notice it. Just drink and play along.”

Philip talked to him and gave him a glass of beer.

After taking the glass of beer, Kaper carefully asked him,

“What does the commander have in mind?”

“Well, to be honest, I don’t know. However, my role is to believe in him and help him. And it is your job to laugh and talk with the soldiers.”

“…”

“You need to do your part well so that the others can work comfortably. That is what I think.”

“I guess so.”

Kaper nodded as he understood and then asked again,

“But, where is the commander right now?”

“I don’t know, but I am sure that he isn’t in the fortress.”

Philip responded with a cold smile.

“Is he feeling suspicious about the retreat of the army?” Asked Kaper

“Ah, no. That’s not it…”

Kaper could only see the devil’s smile from the man who taught him Gold Sword and shook his head which was covered in sweat.

Philip noticed it and laughed.

“Don’t worry. He will be back. Our Lord has a very strong sense of responsibility and always wins even though the odds are low. This time too, he will win and save our lives.”