Chapter 270 – Chapter 26 – Wildfire
On the way, the kingdom army blocked the road a few times, but everything was cleared on the Kaela line.
Most of the elite troops are out on the front line, and those who are skilled in fighting are unable to move to protect the noble family’s domain and castle.
Because of this, the rest of them were no match for the eastern cavalrymen who were screened and picked out.
Having reached the vicinity of the Marquis of Kienmeyer without difficulty, Klaus suggested slowing down.
In a situation where he did not know when the enemy would come back again, he told them to slow down rather than increase the speed, so the soldiers and mid-level commanders showed a look of embarrassment.
Cecily and Caella also seemed to be concerned about the enemy’s pursuit, but Yulia said that she understood and ordered the horses to rest and not run from here on.
The sight of more than 3,000 cavalrymen moving their horses slowly, not running, created an atmosphere like that used to gather all the knights and march at a noble meeting.
If I felt like I would be cut if I touched it just a moment ago, now it has subsided a lot.
“What if the man doesn’t surrender?”
While moving quietly, Yulia sneaked up to me and asked.
So far, they have been avoiding fortified cities and huge castles as much as possible.
Beating the castle without proper siege equipment is absurd, and their goal now is not to drop the castle, but to lower their morale and will to fight.
Because of this, I have never headed near castles or cities, but this time it is different.
If the Marquis of Kienmeyer does not surrender, he hastily escapes the Marquisate.
If not, it may happen that you need to tap once.
In fact, they were soldiers who had made a great fuss by wandering all over the rear of the kingdom.
After all, they are beings made of flesh and blood, and so are their words, so they need rest.
There is a limit to how long you can’t doze off on the saddle, and you can eat a meal roughly dry.
“It’s time to take a break. Pretend it’s not because of the ongoing battle, but everyone is tired.”
It was a corps that was close to 4,000 at the time of entry, but as the battle continued, the number gradually decreased.
There are injured people and you have to keep an eye on the condition of the horses, so the intermediate base is absolutely necessary.
According to Klaus’ explanation, the Marquis of Kienmeyer plays that role.
If that happens, you may have to consider the next best solution right away.
“Don’t worry, Your Highness the Demon King. That friend is probably done with it.”
“Is there any reason you are so sure?”
“Unlike the others, I’m not stupid or foolish, and I don’t like to show off just because I’m a noble, and above all, I’ve been kept in check by nobles knowingly or unknowingly since I became a refugee to His Majesty the Demon King. Because he was my best friend.”
“… Wouldn’t I rather harbor ill feelings toward you?”
“Of course it could be, but there are too many things that friend has seen so far. A hero only in words, but in reality the treatment I received from the nobles of the kingdom. I can assure you that if this war is won by the Western Union, the nobles will unconditionally try to destroy everything related to me.”
Darnell Kienmeyer is a noble of the kingdom. Of course, he has a big heart for the kingdom.
However, I saw with my own eyes how miserable the ending was and how someone who had devoted allegiance to the kingdom was used and abandoned again.
Through whom? Wasn’t there a very good example right next door? An example is Klaus.
For that reason, it was Klaus who endured all sorts of attacks from nobles.
She clearly showed how bullied, restrained, and tormented she was.
No matter how much you give, those damned nobles will eventually abandon you.
Rather, it is obvious that they will use you as a sacrifice and prepare their own refuge.
Do not think only of the kingdom to which you owe allegiance, but think of your family and the people standing behind you as you gaze upon you, Marquis Darnell Kienmeyer.
Those aristocratic idiots don’t love this kingdom in the slightest anyway.
They just try to stand on top of those who truly care for the kingdom by eating and crushing them.
The Marquis of Kienmeyer must have clearly recognized Klaus’ intentions.
In fact, he had never once refused to surrender Klaus throughout the entire episode.
Anyway, from his point of view, it is right to see that there is no way anymore.
Klaus has come to the West with the Demon King and is destroying the kingdom.
In this situation, if the western union miraculously wins against the eastern demons.
It was clear that the arrows of that anger would be directed at Klaus’ acquaintances like himself.
“I will make the right decision, at least for the safety of myself and my family, and at least for the safety of those living in that huge territory. He knows very little about me, and he knows very well how and in what way the Western Union will be crushed by the man I am.”
“… There was a good reason for your certainty, and in the end it worked out that way.”
“Because I created and exploited the circumstances so that things could not work out that way.”
At those words, Yulia involuntarily nodded her head.
So far, Klaus has proceeded in that way, as if he was looking into the future, as if he were making a prediction, and he brought everything out to fit what he wanted.
The fact that Klaus was strongly convinced that the Marquis of Kienmeyer would be the same, he did not feel the need to discuss it any longer.
After moving for about an hour, a rather gigantic castle appeared in front of me.
It was an impressive place, not overly luxurious and not too modest, revealing his authority appropriately.
Originally, if an enemy of this size were approaching, it would be normal to make a fuss about preparing for battle right away.
Even if the opponent is a group with no siege ability, it is natural that the top of the castle wall must be filled with vigilant soldiers.
However, not only while approaching the castle, but even when it reached the level where the top of the castle wall was clearly visible, there were no people who were aiming their lives or vigilance towards this side.
“Majesty. Possibly a trap…”
Cecily sneaks up next to Yulia as she prepares to deploy her protective magic.
She flinched to take care of Klaus first, but she was able to avoid such an unfortunate situation thanks to Klaus quickly turning her attention to Yulia before he noticed her.
“The Marquis of Kienmeyer is not someone who would commit such childish or cowardly acts.”
So said Caela, who had spent some time among the nobles at the behest of her master.
She is the one who felt that each and every one of the nobles was really trash that should never exist again in the world.
In the meantime, the Marquis of Kienmeyer was one of the few nobles who was recognized by Kayla.
“Captain Kaela, it would be okay if you said so.”
“Above all, everyone in the kingdom should now know that Klaus-sama is involved here. As his close friend, the Marquis of Kienmeyer, you will have to think carefully.”
At least, using the part of Klaus’s friend, he held the hand that was extended from the East.
Or, like the previous Klaus, resisting, prepared to be used and abandoned.
To be honest, I can predict what choice I’ll make, but there’s an if, so there’s nothing wrong with being careful.
As Yulia and her subordinate soldiers approached the castle a little further, suddenly, Kugung! A roar was heard.
Just in case, Kayla and Cecily were about to prepare for battle, but Yulia stopped them with a gesture and pointed to a place with her hand as if telling them to look the other way.
The drawbridge, the only passage that can cross the moat dug around the castle, begins to sink slowly.
Immediately after that, the tightly closed gates were opened, and the moat, which was considered more important than the walls of the castle, was completely neutralized.
“… Majesty. A group of humans appeared beyond the gates.”
As one of his soldiers said that, Yulia looked at Klaus who was beside her.
And he nodded his head as if to do as he wished.
“Klaus. You go He said he was a close friend, so it would be okay to bring him in front of me.”
“OK. Thank you. Your Highness the Demon King.”
Klaus jumped off his horse and went alone to greet the Marquis of Kienmeyer.
He must be anxious to go with Kayla, Cecily, and even Planche.
Since he kept emphasizing that he had to be a servant of the Demon King thoroughly in front of the soldiers, they were also being careful not to embarrass Klaus by mistake.
As I continued to walk, the Marquis Castle, the center of Kienmeyer’s manor, came into full view.
Magnificent, noble, and above all, a place that properly maintains dignity as an aristocrat.
And the owner of the place, the Marquis Darnell Kienmeyer, could be said to be a pretty decent person, just like the history of his own family.
Finally, when they were so close that they could see each other’s faces, the Marquis of Kienmeyer gestured to those who were following him to stop here.
Everyone is unarmed, and the gates and drawbridges are wide open, making it clear that they have no intention of resisting or fighting.
Considering that the eastern demons in front of me were all cavalry, I could see that they couldn’t do something like this with some ulterior motive.
“Danelle Kienmeyer.”
The Marquis of Kienmeyer, who stepped forward alone at Klaus’s call, exhaled.
There was no sign of great surprise or embarrassment, as if he knew something like today would happen.
Rather, ‘I think it’s a little late than I thought. Klaus.”
“It looks like you’ve made up your mind, right?”
“There was nothing to eat, sleep, or do. You know very well that I had no choice since you, my friend, stormed the kingdom in this way.”
“There was also a foolish way to be loyal to the kingdom like me.”
“That’s something only ‘Klaus’ can do, and it’s impossible for an ambiguous human like me. No matter how important the kingdom is, in the end, my family, my people, and everyone who looks at me are more important to me. The answer has already been decided. I was just measuring the timing.”
“Good news. I was worried that you would make foolish choices like me in the past.”
“You said it. That only you can do So, where is our ‘king’?”
In response to Marquis Kienmeyer’s question, Klaus stepped aside and pointed behind him.
A peerless beauty comes into view, standing on top of her horse and silently staring at her.
Perhaps feeling that gaze, Marquis Kienmeyer gasps and inhales.
Beauty is beauty, but the momentum flowing from her body was no joke.
“It would be great if someone like that were the king, but it’s a bit scary.”
“It would be better to follow the one you fear. It’s better than following someone who isn’t even like a king, things that the name of a monarch is embarrassing. To you personally and to your people.”
At those words, the Marquis of Kienmeyer slowly nodded.
And when he finally arrived in front of Yulia following Klaus.
One of the most prestigious families on the side of the kingdom, the master of Kien Meyer Hu, laid down his all and formally greeted his new master.
“God Darnell Kienmeyer. I see Your Highness the Demon King.”
