Chapter 14 (2/2)

Those words made her realize it again.

This was a battlefield. Even if she spent the evening in front of the cozy wall stove, she didn’t know when peace would be trampled into pieces. She had experienced it all and it scattered her.

‘It means that they are grateful enough.’

Somehow, she was on the verge of crying.

‘The knowledge of my past life had saved people here.’

Well done. She did a job well done and came out without being scared. It was good to help the three Grandmas, the soldiers, and everyone in this castle.

She whispered several times.

“So, let’s march for the victory!”

Bastian shouted cheerfully and lifted Leticia up and put her on her shoulder. All followed with a loud laugh with their triumphs.

Alexa also followed along with the soldiers.

“Oh! Tell them the news about our victory as soon as possible.”

“Yes ma’am!”

The soldiers rushed to the messenger birdcage.

Before the incident.

The first messenger that was sent from the castle had gone across the forest to find the army and made it safely. And the letter that was hung on its ankle said.

[Giant Ant Assault. Please come back soon.]

Upon receiving this, Erden and the soldiers were surprised.

“I’m sure he’s dead.”

“I saw him covered in sand!”

First of all, he turned in a hurry.

It was an unbelievable story, but they guessed there was a mistake.

There was a sign of migration of a group of Giant Ants on the devastated land. He thought that the closer they got to Halstead Castle, the clearer the trail became.

There was a massive shift of attack.

The castle had no electricity now. The only people present were the nanny, chef, and numerous soldiers. Most importantly, the Mistress was also left behind and is only twelve years old.

“Let’s go!”

The Halstead army was led by the Lord who ran at full speed.

It was not long when they saw the castle.

But the sight was completely unexpected. It looked like a storm passed by.

“—!”

Everyone doubted their eyes.

There was a dark pile outside the castle and Giant corpses were all over the place.

There were traces of scorched ground in various places. The remnants of the ant’s nest were all noticeable.

The place where the nest was located was sealed with a cloth.

This is the place to evacuate artifacts. This meant that the battle is all over.

It was as if they were telling him.

That everything was already solved in Halstead Castle, where the Giant Ant’s raid took place.

And it was an overwhelming victory on their side despite the absence of their Lord, who is the figurehead of their premises.

Everyone was shocked.

“Lord, how is this possible?”

“—.”

Erden hurried into the castle.

The family members of the castle were chopping firewood and cooking cattle.

It couldn’t have looked more peaceful.

When they saw the troops, who had come to swirl off the dust all over their bodies, they were all astonished.

“No, Lord! Didn’t you get the message?”

“I got it! Didn’t you say that you were attacked by demons?”

“It’s not that! We sent you another letter.”

Hearing Erden’s voice, Bastian rushed out. On her back, there he saw the sleeping Leticia.

“Oh my! You ran so fast that you have crossed the street of the messenger, and it looks like you even reached here at a fast speed. The situation is already over.”

“H-How on earth?”

Erden shouted in bewilderment.

For a bit, Leticia slightly slipped down on her back and Bastian quickly picked her up.

“Madame must have been tired. We all fought and defeated the Giant Ant Legion.”

What?

Everyone was astonished.

Mrs. Bastian is someone who never jokes around. No matter what happens, she is the type who will say the truth.

Erden eyed Alexa with a confused expression.

“Alexa! What the hell happened to all of you?!”

She told him the whole story clearly.

How the Giant Ants came, how they all prepared for battle, their strategy, and how they defeated the enemies by using strange items collected by his former friends.

Everything was explained in detail.

Everyone couldn’t keep their mouth shut.

“Not only did we defeat the enemies without a single drop of blood, but we also got artifacts. She speaks to us as though she owes us, but we give it all to her. Lord, what can we do more for this castle?”

Casaro said with an excited expression on her face.

“—.”

Erden stood there blankly for a moment and felt like he didn’t seem to believe what he just heard.

“You killed the enemies without spilling a single drop of blood?”

His voice showed that he felt even more shocked.

“No way! I’m not sure about that either! She did it all when she’s merely a 12-year-old kid?”

At that moment, Leticia woke up from her slumber.