Chapter 120: Fourteenth Episode: Chapter 2 (1/2)

Chapter 120: Fourteenth Episode: Chapter 2

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The northern wind blew low and harshly. The night sky was tinged red by the flame of the torches. Greenish grey smoke clouded the skies. The screams of the people and the sound of crackling flames could be heard from the other side of the earth. It was like the howling of the fierce ghosts haunting the furnace deep in hell.

Lombardy Castle had been coated in black by the smoke. Its tall figure seemed strangely blurry under the starry sky, almost as though it was falling. Within the castle were Deiss warriors that were fully armed. They took over the halls and the hallways. They used their bodies to fill every corner of the castle.

The grand castle from before had completely changed! For the convenience of movement, the Deiss warriors rolled the carpets to one side, their boots leaving behind countless muddy footprints on the floor. The statues in the hall and the memorable decorations that stood for several centuries were thrown to the ground without regards to value. They turned into debris and voicelessly complained of the barbaric behavior of the humans. These valuable murals had knife and sword slashes all over them. The candle base of gold was kicked from here to there by the knights. Broken tiles and weapons were all over the floor. Of course, bodies and fresh blood did the same as well. A grim and solemn atmosphere shrouded the castle.

There was no sound in the castle. Even the horrifying cannons firing at the port had stopped. The Deiss knights stood their ground quietly. For them, the most precious thing was already in the leader of their enemies' hands. That was to say, resisting and killing no longer held their meaning.

O'Neil Andrew Morisette and Opareal Roulexberg faced each other. The man's sword was lightly placed on the woman's shoulder. The women's hands were slightly trembling with her hands draping down unnaturally.

Both of them were rulers. To be specific, they were people who had close connections with their rulers. The most precious wealth they'd obtained in this world was not land or gold or even love; it was the natural superiority. It was the kind of superiority that exceeded any existence. Such superiority was usually presented in the gift of being proud and cold!

It was just like His Imperial Highness O'Neil Andrew Morisette right now. He was holding his sword while heavily surrounded by men. The Deiss warriors around him were uncountable, but this Prince proudly stared at the opponent's leader and coldly scanned the warriors that appeared in every corner.

”I destroyed your home?” Oscar had a disdainful look. ”Reela! Even though I would admit this, but as the initiator of the war, you or your country should have predicted the situation today.”

Opareal did not speak a word. She carefully perceived the coldness of the sword and stared at this man who did not understand her at all, yet had been given her chastity and emotions.

”Can we talk about it now? Your warriors have stopped resisting!” Oscar raised his head. He stared at the woman under his sword, prideful.

”What more is there to talk about?” Opareal laughed coldly. ”The first time was the same. So was the second time. As a Deiss, I have already lost my dignity on the battlefield. I've lost my pride! Eisenstein!”

The husband of Her Royal Highness stepped forward cautiously.

Opareal did her best to raise her head. Even if she was a loser, she would not allow the enemy to look at the pure Yaran people from above.

”Pass this message to His Majesty, Court Services Bureau, Prime Minister's Office and Supreme High Command: I hereby forfeit my right to ascend to the throne. The Royal Family must nominate a new heir after my death!”

Eisenstein suddenly shook his head. ”Your Highness, I am terribly sorry! You are in the hands of the enemy. I cannot follow your orders!”

”You...…” Opareal turned her head around in a sudden movement. She glared at her husband.

Eisenstein retreated to the warrior's base behind him, but he kept moving backward. So were the warriors.

Oscar pulled Her Royal Highness Princess to his back. Doramy immediately took control of the Deiss Princess.

Oscar followed the enemy and kept moving forward. His chest seemed as if it was about to be pierced by the enemy's weapon in the next moment. Every weakness on his body was aimed at by the arrowhead of a crossbow, but he kept moving forward. The enemy in front of him was backing away as well.

The people felt a little odd. The bunch from Titan did not go down the stairs. Instead, they went towards the top floor of the castle. Could it be that… they planned to flee through the sky?

Ricky hid in a corner in a room. The Deiss did not forget to catch this fake ambassador. The galleon that was spewing fire at the port had already explained everything. The Deiss was kind enough to toss everyone related to that galleon into hell.

The tranquility of the castle more or less made Ricky a bit hesitant. ”Why hasn't the clown arrived?” This huge liar recalled his own companion. If the clown did not carry out his role, then they would not be able to reach Riel safely via the river even if they had a galleon. Even if a third of Riel Kingdom's land was taken over by Titan Guards, they would still have to go through a large area of Deiss' territory before reaching Riel. No one knew what would happen during the voyage either.

”Report!” A quick scream broke the silence of the castle. A Deiss knight who donned the clothes of a messenger ran up the stairs from the direction of the main gate.

Eisenstein turned around. He was surprised. Why would there be a court clerk at this moment?

”Report.... Report!” the person took deep yet quick breaths. A sweaty document was gripped in his hand. ”His..... News just came from His Majesty's palace!”

Eisenstein snatched it in a sudden movement! ”His Majesty's situation has worsened! Call for the armed forces! Guard the palace! Prepare the funeral!” This... What the hell was this? Why at this moment now? Eisenstein cursed profusely in his heart. The general of the Kingdom Army and half of the wealthy were trapped in Lombardy Castle. Even the heir to the throne was in the enemy's hands! Engerbury Roulexberg, His Majesty the Ninth, had to release such a notice at this time! This..... What exactly was this!

”Harriens! I am leaving this place to you!” Eisenstein instructed as he looked at his lover. He knew that Opareal did not love him, but he had to do all he could for her. He had to ensure that she overcame this safely. He even had to help her to ascend to the throne.

”Something bad has happened in the palace! I must deal with that!”

Opareal was held at the throat with a short sword. She simply nodded slightly.

”If Her Highness has one hair less than right now, there will surely be a duel between us!” Eisenstein glared at Harriens as he turned around.

Harriens did not say a word. He simply let out an extremely strange cold smile at the Prince's group.

The knights in the castle retreated along with the Palace Chief quickly. They ran out of the castle through the back door, avoiding the burning sea, towards the stable not far away. The castle immediately became notably emptier. The Deiss nobles who had suffered a lot also began retreating under the organization of the Royal Army.

Oscar smiled. He was very satisfied with the current situation, but the night attack yesterday night made him a little worried. Judging by the contented look on the highest officer of DeKTer before him, Oscar fully knew that it was highly possible that some problems might have occurred for his team.

Ricky finally came out from his hiding place. He had changed into the clothing of a Deiss warrior in a dark corner. Quickly walking into the hallway, it was as expected! Nobody had noticed the existence of an imposter. The warriors were simply gazing at the situation at the top nervously. Ricky went into a small room that faced the direction of the river. He pushed the wooden window open and placed the candle that was burning in the room by the window. Even though it was dim, the light still attracted the attention of the sailors a few miles away!

”Listen carefully!” The Red-Bearded Captain wiped the sweat from his forehead. ”Fill in the fire powder. Change into the hook. The target..... That window on the top floor of the castle! Quick! Quick! Whether we win or lose depends on this!”

Oscar and his bunch had finally stopped outside of the large room on the top floor of Lombardy Castle. The Deiss warriors were all forced to the lower floor by the followers of the Prince.

”What are you waiting for?” Opareal was confused.

Oscar smiled lightly. ”Listen!”

The roaring of the cannon once again broke the silence between the earth and sky! The sound of wind being cleaved came whistling! Along with the violent shaking and the dust that fell from the rooftop, Oscar kicked the door open with a cheer. Everything she saw made Opareal jump! This room was in ruins. The windows were gone and the cold wind came billowing in from a gigantic hole. A hook that was as thick as a human arm was clinging tightly to the wall! A cable line was connected to the hook. Looking into the distance, it was almost impossible to distinguish the length of the cable line. It seemed to disappear into the night sky outside of the castle.

Aeolia cried excitedly! It was a good shot! The aiming spot was on point! The thick cable line went across the burning sea outside of the castle until it reached the deck of the galleon on the river. The sailors were pulling at the cable line with all their might before they secured it to the mass of the galleon. Touching the rough cable line, Aeolia was proud of it! Only she could have thought of such a strategy! Only she could use a cable line that was nearly 1900 meters in length! This cable line had been made in four months. Aeolia only got her hands on it last week!

Abruptly, the sounds of chaos could be heard from the floor below them! The people looked below. Along with shrieks and the sound of collision between weapons, a few warriors were pushed from the stairs without a reason.

”Get out of my way! Get out of my way! My friend is up there!” Godot yelled as he waved his hammer around.

”Let him up!” Harriens ordered in a loud voice.

The Deiss warriors made way for a muscly guy who was like a small hill. Godot spat towards the warriors as he walked up the stairs.

”Ola! Why did the guy who's about to become a father come as well?” Oscar hugged his old friend whose body was covered with injuries, without caring that he was surrounded by enemies.

”Ugh....” Godot was very excited. He could not even speak a word. He fought his way up to this place from the defense block of the main castle. He was such a lucky guy!

”Alright! We should leave here!” Oscar pulled the cable line. ”Just that we don't know if this thing is stable.”

Doramy was still holding the Deiss Princess in captive. ”I got a plan! Let Godot go down first! If this thing can hold Godot's weight, then it must be able to hold ours.”

”Good idea!” Godot did not care as well. He pulled a belt and placed it over the cable line. Then, he simply slid out. The huge figure immediately glided at high speed through the air. He was seen gliding across the burning sea and the fiery red river. He reached the deck of the galleon in less than 30 seconds. The sailors who wanted to catch the huge guy were hit and fell all over the floor due to the impact.

”Go away! Look at this!” Godot caught the cable line from the deck. He did not forget to wave his hands at the people on the top floor of the castle.

”Alright!” Oscar shifted his attention from the river. ”Everyone, speed up! One by one! Follow him!”

”You go first!” Black Devil said cautiously.

”No!” Oscar looked into Opareal's eyes, ”I still need to bid farewell to my friend! Doramy, hand her to me. You guys go first!”

Doramy knew this was not the time to be polite. He pushed the Princess into the embrace of the young Prince, then glided downwards via the cable line. Following him was the Paladin Sarlat, then Mendez Blane. Then, it was the Prince's messenger, Ellington.

”Left Hand! It's your turn!”

Wystan shook his head. ”No, little guy. I will be the last! You guys go first!”

”Shaw!” Oscar turned to the Imperial Assassin.

The Black Devil merely said 'Be careful', before he too went down.

Oscar looked at his companions at the river, then at the Princess in his embrace. ”Reela, I really am going now!”

Deiss warriors had already entered the room at this time. They were cautiously going around the other side, watching their enemies get away one by one. This feeling did not sit well with them. The warriors did not understand. Why hadn't Sir Harriens indicated anything? What was this Sir Chief Commanding Officer waiting for?

”Ha! Your journey will definitely not be smooth!”

Oscar laughed lightly. ”Reela, do you want my life so badly? If that is the case, why did you still rush forward? You knew that you couldn't beat me.”

Opareal kept her lips pursed tightly, and remained silent.

Oscar kissed the Princess' cheek once again. ”Thank you!” this Prince murmured in a low voice that only the Princess could hear.

The Princess stared at the man in front of her. No one knew what she was thinking.

Right at this moment! A strong blade light crashed into the sight of these two people all of a sudden. Oscar's reflex was not slow. He pushed the dazed Princess away in a sudden movement. The Prince looked at Left Hand who had pulled the Princess back to the Deiss warriors. He did not understand this. Also, he looked at the fresh blood that dripped from his arm.

”Why?” Oscar had his doubt. He had known Left Hand for many years. At Damorga, Wystan had even taught him how to steal.

”You can't understand?' Left Hand had already stood by the side of DeKTer's Highest Commanding Officer, ”No one wants to be a thief for his whole life. Little guy, your death will bring me a noble title and my own territory.”

After saying this, Wystan turned to Harriens. ”Sir Marquis, quickly send people to call Duke Eisenstein back. That messenger and the official report are all fake!”

Harriens' expression changed. He quickly instructed his warriors to do something.

Looking at the void behind him, the knights that surrounded him and the Princess who had a strange expression on, Oscar shook his head unconsciously. There was truly nothing odd about this! There was a saying that..... 'If you want to know who betrayed you, it's best to start your search at your closest friend.'

”Who wants to kill me? You can't work for DeKTer! Who contacted these Deiss for you?” Oscar finally said the question in his heart.

”You don't need to know!” Wystan spread his hands out.

The Prince shrugged. He stood alone by the broken wall. Behind him was emptiness, and the ground lurked about 100 meters below. Even though the cable line was right beside him, but he knew that he would be turned into a pincushion by the archers in front of him once he moved.

”Last question,” Oscar scratched his head, ”Why didn't you move earlier? Why did you wait until this moment?”

Left Hand rolled his eyes. ”You have so many questions. To be honest! Aeolia, that smart woman, is too cautious. I couldn't send out messages from the galleon.”

Wystan looked at the back of the Prince and suddenly laughed. ”Alright! Your Highness, it's time for you to say goodbye to this world!”

Oscar turned around in surprise. He was just in time to see that a Deiss warrior had already raised his bow at the place where the cable line went across the high walls of the castle. This guy had already made preparations to shoot.

Oscar smiled slightly. ”Left Hand, your family in Titan will bear your responsibility for your betrayal. You know the rules.”

Wystan's expression changed, ”You stinking kid! We should really say goodbye!”

”Yes! We should!” Oscar held the cable line and waved at the Deiss warrior who thought he was about to die.

The archer at the tower finally released his arrow. The arrow performed a beautiful trajectory in the night sky! Oscar began gliding downwards along the cable line at high speed. The arrow actually went by his body and flew into the room with the huge hole!

Left Hand grasped at his chest. He looked down at the arrow that pierced his chest unexpectedly. The Deiss rushed towards the opening of the room. No one planned to care about the Titan traitor.

”Why is it this way.... Why is it this way.....” Wystan suddenly realized something. He seemed to have made a wrong decision.

Ricky threw the bow away. He stared at the little Oscar who was gliding downwards at a great speed. When both of them were close, the Liar jumped towards him from the opening of the defense tower. Oscar caught this cute old friend of his! The laughter of Titan's Prince could be heard echoing through the sky.

”Release the arrow! Release the arrow!” Harriens shouted as he slashed at the cable line forcefully.

Oscar had not even stopped his laughter when he felt the terrible stab of an arrow into his back! The excruciating pain almost made him lose consciousness. The strength in his hand immediately reduced. Ricky's body that had suddenly dropped jotted the Prince awake at this moment! Oscar shouted as he grabbed the body in his hands tightly. Suddenly! The cable line made an indescribable shiver! Oscar was still gliding. He could already hear the people shouting anxiously from the galleon.

The cable line that had broken off was falling at great speed. Oscar felt dizzy. He shut his eyes as he gazed into the water that was tinted red by the fire beneath his feet!

”No! No!” Aeolia screamed as she ran towards the rail. She nervously stared at the place where Oscar and Ricky had fallen into the water. The water was still rippling, but there was no sign of humans. Only a large amount of blood was dissipating into the river quickly! The Deiss at the shore fired their fire arrows. The mass on the galleon was already burning, and the sailors didn't have time to return the attack. They were all busy putting out the fire under the command of the captain.

Aeolia did not care about the shower of arrows that blanketed the whole river. She actually jumped into the river. Having seen such a crisis, Black Devil quickly followed her with his dagger in his mouth!

The people on the galleon fell into a panic. Ellington and Mendez Blane had many injuries from the previous battles. It was difficult for them to even move. Sarlat Drosha did not know how to swim. He could only panic beside the mass. The Poison Doctor was busy taking care of the injured ones. The Diener was organizing the not-so-many galleon members to fight back against the Deiss on shore. The King of Sins Doramy had jumped into the river as well, but the old man had been blocked by a small boat full of Deiss soldiers. He had no choice but to battle with them by jumping onto their boat!

Finally! Black Devil pulled an almost-dead limp body out of the water. The Red Beard captain sailed the galleon across the river and used its body to block the fire arrows. This was so that their companions in the river would not be affected by the attack.

Shaw wrapped Ricky with the cable line put down from the galleon. The sailors then immediately pulled the Liar up. At the same moment, Aeolia emerged from the other side of the galleon. She held the little Prince and grabbed at the wood planks of the base of the galleon in difficulty. The sailors also put the cable line down, but they were immediately shot at by the shower of arrows that came from the shore.

Aeolia turned her head around in difficulty. She looked at the Deiss warriors in terror as they placed the light sampan into the river. They would soon get close to the galleon. A few arrows splashed into the river water. Aya felt as if her body was swiftly getting heavier. Her vision was blurring and fresh blood spurted into the river. Oscar was getting heavier in her embrace. The light in his eyes was getting dimmer!

”Go! Go! Or else everyone will die here! Quickly!” Aya shouted towards the galleon hopelessly.

In difficulty, slowly and with regret! The galleon pulled its body that was full of injuries and spotted with fire away from these troubled waters among the screams of battle.

Another shower of arrows attacked them. Aya shivered violently. Oscar was almost out of her grip. The headstrong and stubborn Countess shouted and tightened her grip, but all she could grab on was the shirt that was mixed with fresh blood. Along with her unwilling tears, Aeolia who held the Prince went under the water. They left only ripples on the river surface.

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