53 Episode 53 "Meet the General of Hegemony and Good ... (1/2)

The next day.

Yukino and I took the map that Princess Sylvia gave us and the letter of introduction that Princess Renesmee gave us and set off.

Our destination was a castle in the far west of the Kitor territory.

There is a lake near the castle, and it is said that there are ruins from the time of the Dragon Emperor by the lake.

There may be a magic circle there that can be used for warding.

If you activate the magic circle, you can create wards. With the wards, I can use my soldiers.

In other words, I don't have to be in the front.

In other words, I won't have to fly, breathe fire, or summon a double-headed dragon.

To be honest, I don't want to fight against armies, and I don't want to spread the name ”High King of the Deformed” any further. I think it would be better to use the wards to drive away the enemy safely.

So, after visiting the castle in the west, I handed the letter of introduction from Princess Lenneth to the gatekeeper.

The warlord of this castle is supposed to guide me to the ruins.

I was told that he was a very beautiful general...

While we were thinking about this, a warlord wearing a helmet came to us.

He had his mask down so deeply that we could not see his face at all. All we could tell was that her eyes were blue and her hair was chestnut brown.

It seems that she is Princess Raynes' subordinate, the beautiful general Hulka.

Are you the ones who want to explore the Tower of Lingering Demons?

That's right. Good luck.

The letter from Princess Renesmee, ......, instructed us to assist the King of the Frontier.

General Hurka looked at me as if he were appraising me.

Are you sure you're the one?

”Yes.

I nodded like a 'king of the frontier'.

”The Tower of Remnants, is it?

”Yes, I named it.

General Hulka nodded.

I can't see his face as usual, but his voice sounds serious.

I don't think he named it the ”Tower of Remnants” because it's cool. So, ......

I see. ...... If you put ”Lingering Demon Tower” on it, people will know immediately that there is a demon. People will not easily approach it. So you gave it that name for safety.

Hmm. I guess the name 'King of the Frontier' isn't just for decoration.

The general snapped the sword at his waist.

The general snapped the sword at his hip. ”So, you've won over the subhumans with your perceptiveness. I can see why my lord, Princess Renesmee, heard your request. But what do you intend to do with that tower?

”Well...

Warding is a secret of the frontier.

It would be better to answer a little bluntly here.

”I'm going to explore the ruins of the Dragon Emperor's time, so that I can get the hei. I need the weapon to prevent the invasion of the Ten Sages.

The invasion by the Ten Wise Men and their relatives was mentioned in the princess's letter. But there are no frontier troops here, are there?

”The Yukino-Dragonchild here alone has the strength of a hundred soldiers.

When I said that, Yukino quickly covered one eye with her bangs and held the bandage on her left arm.

The right arm is horizontal. The left arm is vertical. The key to this pose is to extend the index and middle fingers of your left hand and then bend them slightly.

I get it.

But numbers are important. That's why I'm planning on recruiting more troops here to keep the enemy forces at bay.

The 'King of the Frontier'?　The King of the Frontier is recruiting troops here in the territory of the Grand Protector of Kittle?

I hope no one will respond.

I hope someone will respond.

I hope someone will respond.

”The people of the Kitor Territory are proud. You will not easily fall under the command of a foreign king.

”Just a little. Just a few more hei under my command. Others may see you and lend you a hand.

The men?

The men.

...... In any case, you're a valuable ally. I'll do what I can.

General Hulka walked towards the soldiers at the gate.

The soldiers all have the same color cloth wrapped around their arms. They seem to be General Hulka's men.

Two of you follow me. The rest of you, send a messenger to the surrounding towns. Inform only the town chiefs of the situation. We'll evacuate the people to the castle as soon as we have accurate information on the enemy. Civilians, check the food reserves. And don't forget to secure water sources. I'll be back by evening. Report to me then.

General Hulka gave his orders quickly.

The soldiers nodded earnestly. As soon as he had finished his instructions, they mounted their horses and rode off.

You can clearly see that they all adore the general.

”...... You look like a good general.

”I have heard rumors in the capital about Hulka, the beautiful general. I've heard rumors in the capital about the beautiful general Hulkas, who wears a helmet and face armor in public to hide his overly beautiful face.

Why do they have horns and tassels on their ...... helmets?

...... Because it's cool, I guess. I can see why.

...... I know, but ...... the dragon emblem on the shield is...

”...... because it's so cool.

”...... looks good too.

...... Someone who wears such a cool emblem can't be incompetent.

...... is something I don't want to agree with.

As Yukino and I were talking, General Hulka came back with a horse.

It's a long way to the Tower of Lingering Evil. The soldiers will bring the horses, so you can wait.

”Horses?

You've come here on foot, haven't you?

By the way, you landed away from the castle and walked the rest of the way.

I used one third of the magic power of the ”Sho” while flying here. I want to save it for when the time comes. I'll take your word for it.

”Can you ride a horse, Yukino?

”Yes. The goddess gave me the 'Riding Skill' because it's a necessary skill in this turbulent world.

I heard that she took good care of him.

I guess so. A brave warrior who would quell this turbulent world would not travel on foot.

A hero who gallops around the continent on horseback is ...... nice.

You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

”You don't even have any riding skills.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand. Shoma-san.

Yukino closed one eye at me.

In a previous life, Yukino died of an illness when she was in junior high school. Perhaps because of her illness, she is small. She looks like an elementary school student. I bet she could ride a big horse.

”Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

And then this big horse comes...