Chapter 579 - Another Crisis 1 (1/2)

The Central army knights who were in close vicinity to the capital flocked to the headquarters in Brandon.

“All of a sudden an emergency had been called, sire? What is happening in our kingdom?”

Commander Philips of the 1st squad, who had reached the meeting first asked Marquis Rogers.

The Chief Commander of the Royal Army, Rogers, opened his mouth with an anxious expression.

“An hour back, we had reports that the gateway city—Anbury was being attacked by an unknown monster.”

“What was that?!”

Philip was startled.

He wasn’t able to understand how such a thing happened.

“Any information about the enemy involved?”

Anbury was close to Brandon city, if the enemy invaded that place, the report had to be brought to the 1st squad as the invaders would have to pass the regions they were in charge of.

Marquis nodded understanding Philip’s emotions.

“Yes, we have it. But the question isn’t on how the monster appeared in Anbury. His Majesty and Hwang Bo-sung are the only ones who went to stop him.”

“Ehh, if His Majesty went…”

Philip hit his face with his hands.

The identity of the monster attacking Anbury wasn’t known.

However, Luke was able to defeat High ranking demons and was a Sword Master who beat 5 commanders of the Symphonia Kingdom at once, Luke might be able to defeat it.

“He went to sort it out, then why were we knights called out under the term of emergency?”

“It isn’t that simple problem to solve.”

When Philip was being too optimistic, Erwin, who was beside Rogers, spoke.

“The monster attacking Anbury is Lich Arsene.”

“Lich Arsene? N-no…!”

“Hugh, that is right. The archmage who threw himself into darkness, the ancestor of the Veritas Magic tower. The opponent who almost killed His Majesty during his stay in the Southern Continent.”

“I-it can’t be?!”

Philip was startled.

Philip too heard about what happened in the Zegal clan, so he knew about Lich Arsene.

He was considered to be the most terrifying opponent, but for Luke to only take Hwang Bo-sung with him!

“I will lead my knights and head there right now!”

Rogers shook his head at Philip’s words.

“You shouldn’t. Your Majesty asked you to lead all the Guards and the Central Knights from the 1st to 4th squad. I think it was to deal with the monster by not taking much damage.”

If the knights, who were known to be the core power of the Symphonia Kingdom would be sent to deal with Arsene in succession, and in case most of them lose their lives, the state of Symphonia would be similar to a lit candle blown by the wind.

The Baroque Empire would surely invade them.

Which was why Rogers thought that taking all the power to deal with the monster at once was great.

“But if we wait till then, Your Majesty would be at risk!”

“I know that. But…”

“Damn it! Chief Commander! This isn’t the time to sit still! If His Majesty dies, all our dreams and our future are done!”

Marquis Rogers realized something when Philip yelled.

It was true.

Before their king, Luke was their Lord.

If he died, the future of the Rakan family which they had all looked forward to would disappear.

Luke had no kids in this world, nor was there any other descendant who could take up the role.

No, there was no person in the Symphonia Kingdom who had the skill set to carry Luke’s will or thoughts, even if they weren’t of the same blood.

‘I was too concerned for the nation.’

Taking on the role of the Chief Commander, Rogers always focused on the kingdom.

Sometimes, it was necessary to have a Lord than a kingdom, and he realized that now was that time.

“Fine, Philip. Firstly, lead the Guards and the 1st squad Rakan Knights!”

“Huh. you will also come with me?”

At Philip’s question, Rogers held his sword.

“Of course. I will be the vanguard.”

A fire in Marquis Rogers’ eyes shone after a long time.

Moreover, the opponent, a monster, had put Luke on the brink of death, the most famous and skilled Rune Knight of the continent.

Yet, Rogers wasn’t hesitant or scared.

Rather, his will to fight against such a strong enemy boiled his blood.

Feeling his body rush to the battlefield, he spoke to Erwin.

“Court wizard, I and Count Philip will lead the Guards and the Rakan knights, please gather the other knights of the Central Army and ask them to follow us.”

“Understood.”

Erwin gave up on trying to stop them.

She knew that her words would have no effect on Philip or Marquis Rogers.

And honestly, she herself wanted them to go and help Luke.