109 Episode 109 "A Certain Escape Plan and a Present f... (1/2)

A few hours later, on a road north of Dengokugan...

A horse is running along the road at sunset.

A woman is riding ahead of the horse. She is probably not accustomed to riding. She is not so fast.

The woman is holding a large sack in her arms and desperately holding on to the reins.

”...... at least. If we don't get caught until we get to the promised place, ...... then.

The woman gritted her teeth and mumbled.

I know my pursuers are behind me.

I've succeeded in getting the soldiers drunk.

We were able to take the horses without them noticing.

As planned, each person in charge fled in a different direction.

They knew they would be pursued.

All I needed was for one of them to reach the appointed place. That's what I thought.

”...... Bad luck, sir. I didn't know they'd come after my true love. ............

If we get caught, it's over.

Even though I was prepared for it, my body almost trembled with fear.

There's no one on our side in this place.

I've asked them to wait in a remote location so that the enemy can't detect our plan.

But...

If ...... any stranger is listening to this voice, please ......

She grasped the reins and spoke up.

I am a nameless person in the service of a nobleman. He is so young that he does not even know the world. I'm willing to give my life for him. Please let him escape to a place of freedom so that he can live. ...... Please.

”............ Hey.

”......What?

The woman looks to her left and right.

There is no sign of anyone. The only thing around the road is a forest.

The forest is dark and you can't see what's going on inside.

It must have been her imagination.

And so, as she moved her horse forward...

”──── Hey!　Hey, hey, hey, hey!

There was a voice again, far behind her.

At the same time...

”What was that?

”What the hell was that?

”Hey. Calm down!　Calm down!

Calm the horses. ...... No, don't go into the woods. Leave it alone!　We're going after them now. ────

The voices are fading.

”What was that? What was that?

I don't know. But I was able to gain some distance.

She looks up at the sky. Checking the stars for direction. The distance is almost there.

”...... Could that be the messenger of the first Dragon Lord? ......?

She speaks to the one in the bag.

There is no answer.

She has no answers, only the certainty that she has made the right choice.

She drives her horse frantically.

Eventually, the woods on either side of the road part. The road ahead opens up.

There are many figures ahead.

Seeing them, she takes out a small flag tied to the saddle of her horse and waves it.

It was a signal to ”them” - ”the Kittle family”.

Sylvia's point of view...

”...... I see it!　It's a signal flag!

One of the soldiers shouted.

One of the soldiers shouted.

In the darkness, she saw a small flag. It was slowly moving in a circle.

It was a signal, just as the secret book had said.

”I'll come for you.

”Please wait, Princess. ”Wait, Princess. I hear the sound of horses behind the bannermen.

General Hurka was right.

A number of them are approaching, following the horse that is giving the signal.

I'll go first. Princess, follow me from behind!

”All right. Hulka.

General Hulka and his men run ahead of us.

Sylvia is at the back.

In the darkness, I see a horse riding down the street. The rider is a woman. She's carrying a sack big enough to hide a child.

I wonder if there is a nobleman inside.

I'm the Dragon Emperor of Kittle. I am Sorel, the lady of the Dragon Emperor's court.　By order of the courtesan Kataria, I have brought a noble person with me!

I'll tell you what happened later. Are the pursuing soldiers enemies or allies?　Are they friends or foes?

They are the soldiers of the Ten Wise Men!

Hearing the woman's voice, General Hulka jumped out.

With spear in hand, he stands in front of his pursuers.

I am the guardian of this road!　Who are you?

”Ah!

The pursuing soldiers stop their horses.

They gritted their teeth and glared at Hurka.

Get out of the way!　We have business with that woman!

I said, identify yourself first. Then we'll talk.

General Hulka smirked.

There are only a few of them. We have more men than you. We can't lose if we fight them head on.

I said move!

A cavalryman leaps out from among the pursuers.

One of the horsemen leaps out of the chase, a crimson spear in his hand, heading straight for Hulka.

If you interfere with us, you'll die, woman!

”Beware!　This man is a direct subordinate of the Ten Wise Men, Calikhu Huen!

At the same time as the woman shouted, a male enemy soldier thrust out his spear.

Hulka catches him with his spear.

Both spears tremble, and the horses lose their footing.

”I have been given a special weapon by Master Riedal.

”What?

In the darkness, the helmet of General Hulka was illuminated.

Hulka shouted and his horse jumped back.

The spears of the enemy soldiers were bursting into flames.

”Ah!

”Ha-ha-ha-ha!　This is the power of the direct soldiers who serve Lord Calikoo-Huen!

This is the power of a direct subordinate soldier in the service of Lord Kalikyu Fuen! The General Hulka just barely avoided the spear that was being thrown at him.

They are evenly matched in spear skill.

But the flames from the enemy's spears burned Hulka's spear.

The handle of the spear is scorched and begins to warp.

”If we continue like this...

Sweat trickles down Sylvia's forehead as she stares at him.

She reached for the saddle of her horse and noticed the stone spear tied to the saddle.

Hulka!　Use this!

Reflexively, Sylvia threw the stone spear at Hulka.

At the same time, Hulka's burnt spear broke.

Hulka reaches out and takes Sylvia's spear.

”What is this spear?

It was given to me by Lord Shoma!

”Then it's the strongest!

Hulka did not hesitate to raise her stone spear.

She also respects the King of the Frontier.

Her fear of the enemy's Spear of Fire is fading away.

With the spear of the King of the Frontier, there is nothing to fear.

Come!　Come and take the spear of my friend!

”What?　What's the matter with that shabby spear?

Hurka thrusts his stone spear.

Hulka thrusts out her stone spear and catches the enemy's spear.

The next moment...

The next moment... ”Yaaaaaaaaaaryyyyyy!

The stone spear shuddered.

Hulka's eyes widened involuntarily.

The stone tip and wooden handle were vibrating at high speed.

The stone tip and wooden handle were vibrating at high speed.

”YAAA! Riri-riri-riri-riri-riri!

Boom. Boom! Boom!

”Yaaaaliiiiii!　Yaaaaaaryyyyyy!

The swaying tip of the spear swept away the spewing flames.

What the hell?

The enemy soldiers pulled their spears back involuntarily.