I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - Chapter 225



225 – Position Reversal

Albrich, who realized that the enemy had invaded, immediately requested reinforcements from the imperial family.

There are many cases where the imperial family tolerates disputes or fights between nobles if one side has a reasonable cause, but in this case, it was only a seemingly one-sided invasion.

The man who arrived as Albrich’s representative held an audience with the emperor and straightened his back.

As one of Albrich’s closest associates, I knew better than anyone who was superior in the relationship between these two people.

“The Robeheim family invaded the Bertus family. “Is that true?”

“Yes, Your Majesty! They have already arrived right in front of the castle and are knocking on the door!”

However, since there was a possibility that the voice could be heard outside, I did my best to speak with the utmost courtesy.

Then, thinking that Bartheus would probably jump out of his seat when he heard this news, he glanced at him sitting on the red throne.

In any case, the life of the imperial family is in Albrich’s hands.

Even if the emperor secretly requested assistance from the Robeheim family, on the surface he had to comply with the request of the Bertus family.

In the end, the outcome of this match was decided from the beginning.

If the Robeheim family’s offensive had been carried out a little more secretly and passionately, and the castle had collapsed without even having time to request reinforcements, the outcome might have been slightly different.

“But it’s strange. Why does such great news have to be delivered secretly without the subjects present?”

“Yes? What do you mean…”

The man, who had been snickering in anticipation of the answer, widened his eyes at the sudden question.

It wasn’t that I didn’t understand the intention behind his words, but I was dumbfounded that he came out in this manner on a subject who knew better than anyone else why he acted like this.

“That’s right, isn’t it? If it’s a fight without justification, you can confidently tell the truth in front of your subjects. Still, I don’t see why you had to come to me separately and tell me in secret.”

“Isn’t Your Majesty’s will also the imperial family’s will? There is just no reason to gather them all in one place and persuade them.”

Although I said it in a twisted way, the bottom line is this.

It means that if you tell the story to so many subjects and raise doubts, they will follow you anyway if you only wield one illusory emperor as a weapon.

This is a statement that only those who despise the royal family could make.

“Right. Still, if you know the context, you will be able to provide help here. First, please wait a moment until the Robeheim family presents its position.”

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Wow.

The man gritted his teeth at Bartheus’s actions as she shrugged her shoulders and tried to take the time.

Is it not possible to understand the situation? If the Bertus family collapses, all the family members he loves will be separated forever.

“… “Your Majesty, do you truly not know what the current situation is?”

“I know. “If only they had a cause, I couldn’t just stop it as a mediator.”

He speaks well and is a mediator.

In the first place, the reason Albrich sent the agent was to order the Robeheim family to be kicked out immediately, and it was by no means a light matter that could be negotiated.

“Can we take that to mean that you will abandon the safety of your family?”

The man, who was slowly getting angry at the delay, glared at her and threatened Bartheus.

Anyway, the hilt of the sword is held from here.

Even if the Bertus family is destroyed like this, Albrich will not disappear.

As a confidant, he knew that his master was immortal.

That’s why this tug-of-war is meaningless in the first place.

If they give up aid like this, Bartheus will be throwing away his entire family, and possibly even his own life, and Albrich will temporarily lose his useful family and allies his.

All that Albrich had to do was to rise up secretly again in the future and increase his power.

At that time, even the weak mercy that existed until now will disappear.

“Master, you know your power better than anyone else. Are you willing to give up the lives of your family to build up your humble pride?”

“…”

The man who recited his last warning her, reminding himself of Albrich’s presence his, tapped the floor a couple of times, saying he was running out of time.

Then, his face hardened and he sneered at the silent emperor.

The result was decided from the beginning, but you tried to rebel with your pride. It was truly unsightly.

“Now, Your Majesty. I ask you again. Please quickly send reinforcements, including the Imperial Knights, to the Bertus family castle.”

“… “Do as you wish.”

Eventually, when the declaration of surrender came out of Bartheus’ mouth, the man turned around.

The more I looked at it, the more shameful it became that a puppet that barely survived thanks to the master’s mercy tried to go against the master’s will.

After successfully defeating the Robeheim family, they will most likely ask their master to punish them severely.

“Then, with that in mind, I’ll just head back. Please send it as soon as possible.”

The man, who was about to leave the throne room, turned to her again and bowed in an exaggerated posture, like the protagonist of an opera.

Then, a smile appeared on the expressionless face of Bartheus, who was watching.

“I don’t know what you mean by asking me to send it to you.”

“… Yes?”

What did you suddenly say when you were told to do as you wanted a little while ago?

When the question appeared on the man’s face her her, which was difficult to follow the flow of conversation, the emperor pointed to his her ears her her her as if to tell her to open both ears and listen clearly, and added,

“When I told you to do as you wish, it meant the lives of my family. If you get the chance, please tell it to your master.”

Just.

As he continued speaking, he snapped his fingers, and the five guards standing outside quickly came inside.

The man, who could not understand what was going on, recalled Bartheus’s words a moment ago and his expression his hardened.

For some reason, I felt like I knew why these guards came in.

“You can’t achieve change without being prepared to lose. “I’ve heard this too, but it’s a very good phrase.”

“You… Have you lost your mind!?”

It is impossible for Gvartheus to make such a choice, even giving up the lives of his family.

Realizing that something was wrong, the man screamed and tried to escape, but the soldiers, who had already been notified by the emperor, were already wide-eyed.

“What are you talking about, Your Majesty! Hey, catch the impure molecules right away!”

“Yes!”

“Let go, let go! These guys! Bartheus, are you really… Ugh!”

Bartheus, who had been staring at the man who was being dragged out with his mouth covered, finally fell and leaned on his throne when the door to his throne room was closed.

This little courage was given to him by his wife.

From the moment I asked for help from the Robeheim family, I was prepared to lose everything.

However, Bartheus never gave up on the lives of his family. He was only able to convey his true feelings so boldly because he was confident that he would save it.

‘Is this where my role ends?’

The first, and perhaps the last, choice that an emperor who lived as a puppet can make.

Whether what comes after this will be peace or a bigger nightmare will depend on the hero’s performance.

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At the same time, Edgar encountered an unexpected being and gritted his teeth.

I thought he wouldn’t come back until at least tomorrow, but is it really Albrich’s henchman?

I never thought he would sense his master’s danger so quickly and return. Although he was an enemy, his intuition was truly admirable.

“How dare you come in here knowing where this is?”

Shepherd, who had reached the front of the castle and intercepted his unit, stared at Edgar with sharp eyes as if he were going to cut him down.

Even if it had been held for one more day, the castle would have been on the verge of collapse, or just after it collapsed.

This time, his contribution was great for giving priority to his own intuition rather than the owner’s orders.

“Damn, it wasn’t some kind of dog, but it smelled well.”

“Speak as you please. Anyway, from the day I gave my loyalty to my master, I became nothing.”

With calm eyes that I couldn’t tell if were purple or black, Edgar filled his hand holding the sword with strength.

As expected, he is not someone to be taken lightly.

I had felt it before when I came to Loveheim Castle, but the sense of intimidation felt on his body and his was significant.

In addition, high-ranking wizards had an advantage over most swordsmen, so they were very picky in many ways.

‘It’s like this without any spell chanting or catalyst.’

It may not be as good as Ariel or Albrich, but it is true that among the magicians he has seen, he can be considered the best.

Even if I took a moment to catch my breath or look away, all kinds of attacks would come, so it was absolutely hectic.

Of course, we have to take into account that Edgar’s physical condition is not at full strength.

“You certainly seem to have the skills to cause trouble to your master. But it looks like you used a lot of force, right?”

It was a shepherd that I had expected because his breathing was uneven from the first time I met him.

It was probably a battleground established by Carlos and other soldiers who guarded the forest.

It would have been quite dangerous if he had faced a strong opponent, but he was fortunate.

“You can think as you please. “Anyway, can I just focus on this?”

In the end, Edgar, who was bleeding from his left arm due to the attack he was unable to avoid, openly provoked him.

To be honest, the current situation was not very good. Therefore, he had to divert his energies elsewhere and find a way out.

‘Now that I think about it, you said soldiers came from the west as well.’

However, as if to prove that Shepard was not an easy person, he did not fall for the provocation and quietly shook his head.

I remembered the tragic news I heard just before arriving, but decided to focus on defeating this man in front of me.

Somehow, his intuition was telling him that only by defeating Lee Jae would he be able to win the battlefield.

Moreover, considering that he was the person the owner was most interested in eliminating, I thought it would be worth it.

“It won’t be too late even if I take care of you. “Stop using unnecessary tricks.”

‘It doesn’t work either.’

Edgar clicked his tongue lightly, put his strength into his hand, held his sword, and smiled deeply.

There is no good way to defeat him, but we have no choice but to defeat him.

It would be nice if a helping hand could come from somewhere, but the situation was too far away to hope for that.

Giiying.

‘I never thought I’d still have man left. ‘Damn.’

Seeing him adjust his posture, Shepard stretched out his hand toward the sky, and dozens of spears of mana larger than the height of an average person appeared in the air.

The number of magics that had been blocked or avoided so far was considerable, so for Edgar, who was secretly hoping that the opponent’s mana would slowly run out, it was a sight that seemed like a bolt from the blue.

“I’ve lasted this long. Die.”

“… !”

With Shepard’s indifferent hand gesture, dozens of spears rushed in, ignoring the other soldiers around them and targeting only one person, Ed.

There was no place to avoid.

In the end, Edgar, who chose to cut it somehow with the Auror Blade, poured mana into the sword, and a clear energy once again enveloped the sword.

With my current stamina and mana, I would be knocked out even if I swung with all my might just a couple of times.

In that case, you have no choice but to remove the magic with a single blow, then somehow penetrate the gap and defeat the enemy.

With that determination, Edgar rushed towards the flying spear with all his might.

Kwasik.

At that moment, something appeared from nowhere and blocked his arm.

“!?”

It was Shepard, not Edgar, who opened his eyes wide at the scene that occurred out of nowhere.

At the same time, the dark spear that was mercilessly aimed at Edgar seemed to be blocked by something, unable to advance any further, and like a block of ice hitting a rock, it shattered into pieces and scattered into the air.

Edgar, who was out of danger in an instant, smiled playfully at the person who blocked his arm and jokingly scolded him.

“Is it a little late?”

“… “Hmph, it’s because you’re weak.”

The black-haired woman let go of Edgar’s wrist and grunted, lightly hitting her head.

If it’s her her lover her her her, shouldn’t he have gotten rid of that sloppy guy and gotten to the castle a long time ago?

This is why he couldn’t help but worry.

“The situation was not favorable.”

“Excuses… Well, that’s enough.”

Ariel also knew that he wasn’t weak enough to be defeated by that little brat.

Probably because it took a lot of stamina to clear the path to this point.

Anyway, whatever the reason, I felt relieved that I was alive and safe.

Eventually, she turned her head and looked at Shepard, and a cold chill appeared in her eyes.

It was already a pity that I had missed it before, but I never thought I would get another opportunity like this.

In addition to Sonia, she also targeted Edgar’s life her life, so she had more than enough reasons to deal with it.

“Did you say Albrich’s dog? “You’d better give up the idea of running away this time.”

“…”

Unlike last time, this time, a drop of cold sweat passed down Shepard’s her at the sight of her showing off her life her with all her might her as if she had not let her guard down ＜ . Br＞