154. Red Wave (4)

Paradoxically, the turmoil outside the palace was quietly growing in size. Slowly and suddenly, like the shadow of an approaching winter.

“… There is a commotion outside the palace.”

Sitting in the bed, the king said so in a detached voice. The attendants serving the king continued to glance at the door as if they had a foreboding feeling at the same time. Their eyes seem to regain their composure as they stare at Aaron at the door, but are quickly shaken by other noises.

“… Is! Where are you!”

“Find it all the way! Catch every single one of them and command the 2nd Prince!”

King’s bed. Aaron, the vice-captain of the escort knights, closed his eyes and was conscious of the weight of the sword strapped to his waist. On the battlefield, you must always be conscious of the weight of your sword. I must always know that I am wearing a sword, and be ready to draw it at any time.

Aaron was listening to the faint noise. In a situation where it was difficult to judge anything, Aaron asked the king to take refuge, but the king shook his head and refused the request.

“The enemy entered the palace directly, Your Majesty. You must preserve the jade body.”

“If they really broke into the palace, they would be tightly surrounded with no room to escape outside the palace. How can there be room for luggage to escape?”

The words spoken in a bitter voice were not the king’s true intentions. The King really didn’t seem to want to take refuge outside the palace. Aaron was just frustrated. In my heart, I wanted to disobey the edict and evacuate the king right away, but the king did not move like a wooden stone.

“Your Majesty, if God leads the way, who will dare to stand in the way? Even if hundreds of soldiers stand in his way, God will give his life to protect you.”

The king hardened his face after hearing Aaron’s words. What words are so heartbreaking? The king’s intentions were always unknown. From the day I started serving him by his side, even today, which could be the last. The King soon raised his hand and expressed his intention of refusal one last time.

“Arthur. And, since Lord Yugo has stepped in, it won’t take too long to suppress it.”

“Your Majesty, there may be situations you don’t know about. There is never anything to be ashamed of being shy about. There is a secret passage, so use that side to avoid yourself and monitor the situation.”

“It’s not that I don’t run away because I’m ashamed of Jim. but… .”

The king was about to say something, but soon shut his mouth. A dark shadow fell over his face. In the shade that accentuates dented wrinkles. The king reflected the face of an old man about to die. Aaron looked at the king with a frustrated heart, who was reluctant to take refuge outside the palace in the extreme, even in the situation of returning urgently. If you were your own leader, how would you react in a situation like this?

“If things go in an unexpected direction, I will make sure that Jim takes the lead himself. It can prevent innocent people from losing their lives.”

“Your Majesty, not as much as that.”

“If you become the ruler of a country and cannot quell the turmoil in the palace, how can you be called a ruler?”

Aaron gnawed it. The king had no intention of moving at all. As if it didn’t matter if he died right here and now. Aaron raised his voice even though he knew it was disrespectful. The current king was not in a state where he could make correct judgments at all. Even if it was disloyal, the priority was to make the king realize the situation.

“Your Majesty, are you trying to nullify the will of those who are laying down their lives like straw right now down there!”

A crack appeared on the king’s face at Aaron’s wrath. As if he knew that he had hit the mark, the king seemed to be angry, but he couldn’t say anything.

“… Sir Aaron.”

“Your Majesty, even at this moment, those who believe in and follow you are falling to the sword of Leon Benning below. If Your Majesty fails to preserve the prison body, more people will bleed like I did.”

For a moment, the expression of anger filled the king’s face with a look of fatigue. A commotion in the palace. As soon as the king heard the ringleader’s name, he made that kind of expression. Kyle. The king was not angry when he heard that the second prince had drawn his sword and was massacring people in the palace indiscriminately. And it has reached its current state. Guilt still gripped the king’s ankles like chains.

“Your Majesty, please preserve the prison body.”

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No answer came from the king. Kyle stared at the king’s profile until the end, then stood at the door of the bedroom. I wanted to know how the war was going, but in this situation, I couldn’t leave the king alone in the bed even for a moment.

The king was still looking down at the floor of the sleeping quarters. The shadow cast by the lantern shook ominously.

if i die

The king grabbed the bedspread.

If I die, won’t everything be solved? If more people don’t have to bleed, if Kyle’s wrath ends with me.

‘I swear to fight until the end.’

At that time, the voice of a knight who swore allegiance to him a few months ago passed through his mind. The king recalled the covenant between himself and Maxim Apart.

‘… Yes, there was also a promise of progress.’

Still, I couldn’t give up. Even if it was ugly, I had to be more aggressive.

“Jim’s thoughts were short. I will obey your words.”

After a long silence, the king gave Aaron an answer. As soon as the attendants heard the king’s answer, they moved quickly and prepared to evacuate the king.

“Quaaagh!”

“Get out of the way! Hey guys .. hey guys!”

The shouts and screams that came from the asura were outside the window. Before I knew it, the sound of footsteps and the clashing of spears and knives began to echo throughout the building. Aaron felt the presence of people moving closer and closer to the bed. The momentum was unusual. Aaron put his hand on the hilt.

I don’t know what happened, but when I saw the enemy approaching the king’s bed like that, it seemed that Captain Hugo was caught. In the worst case scenario that can be imagined, the possibility of Yugo being killed must also be considered. Aaron gritted his teeth.

“your majesty. Now you really need to prepare to evacuate.”

There was only one way to get to and from the king’s sleeping quarters. If you just stand there, at least the king can buy time to escape. Looking back at Aaron, he ordered the attendant and the successor knight of the 1st Guards in a firm voice. It meant that he would remain behind to protect the king while he was hiding.

“Take His Majesty!”

“Yes! All right!”

“-Sir Aaron!”

The king tried to stop Aaron with a shrill voice, but Aaron did not listen to the king. He just sensed the approaching enemy, generating momentum with his drawn sword.

“Your Majesty, I will make sure that God catches up soon.”

Aaron fumbled open the door to the secret passage on the wall. The attendants took the king and stood at the entrance of the aisle. The king’s face was contorted even more sorrowfully.

“Sir Aaron, let him live to join you.”

“Your Majesty’s command, I will obey.”

Aaron raised his sword and took the example of a knight. There was no time to say goodbye to his successor. To the earnest gaze sent by his successor, Aaron simply shook his head and responded. The knight twisted his lips, and soon set out with the king. Aaron pushed the entrance shut as soon as the last remaining attendant entered the passage.

Aaron looked at the entrance to the bedroom. As soon as Aaron sensed it, the bedroom door creaked open. Aaron stood in the middle of the bed and greeted those who entered.

“Your Majesty is not here.”

“You’re trying, Sir Aaron.”

It was Leon Benning who responded indifferently to his words. The sword was reflected in the lantern in the bedroom. There was blood all over the blade. The one who stepped forward over Leon Benning was none other than the second prince, Kyle Loire. The Count scolded Aaron in a stern voice, as if mocking him.

“It’s rude. You didn’t kneel in front of the kingdom’s rightful heir?”

At Leon Benning’s words, Aaron snorted.

“Right now Count, it seems that only you can see the rightful heir to the throne.”

Aaron pointed his sword at the Count.

“In my eyes, I can only see the thugs who came to the king’s chambers with blood-soaked swords.”

Leon Benning let out a big laugh.

“I’ve felt this since a long time ago, but there are a lot of people in your escort team that I really miss.”

Leon Benning’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Aaron.

“If I had had a little more time, I wouldn’t have killed you.”

Leon Benning pointed his sword at Aaron. As a signal, the soldiers and knights who had lined up behind the count and the second prince surrounded Aaron and drew their swords. Aaron raised one corner of his mouth and laughed at the Count.

“I was wondering why you didn’t act like this.”

The Count shrugged.

“The possibility that His Highness, the 2nd prince of the throne, could find it by force was always open. Especially when the magic tower was alive. However, a throne once overthrown by force has the potential to be overthrown by force at any time.”

So, what’s the use of regaining the throne by force? If you are aristocrats with power, you and I will have a desire to seize the throne by force.

“The best way was to establish a position that no one could deny, and naturally transfer the throne. All those plans started going wrong at some point, so I just chose the next best thing.”

Establishing a clear justification and taking action.

“A justification had been prepared, so it was a situation where we just had to move.”

Aaron swallowed dryly. From the beginning, he hadn’t even been curious about Leon Benning’s plans. The moment Leon Benning babbles even a little bit more now, the king will be one step closer to escape. Leon Benning’s eyes bent like a crescent moon as he looked at Aaron. Playing a third-rate villain seemed to be a pretty enjoyable pastime for him.

“Hey, do you know that your face really shows what you’re thinking?”

“I don’t know what you are talking about.”

Leon Benning glanced at the wall where the secret passage was hidden. Aaron looked at the Count in amazement at the fact that the Count’s gaze had accurately reached the secret passage.

“His Majesty the King will not escape, Aaron. No matter what.”

Aaron’s face contorted. Dozens of swords were slowly approaching him. Aaron gripped his sword tightly.

“Leon Benning… !”

A whirlpool rose at Aaron’s feet. The title of vice-captain of the Royal Guard Knights was by no means false. Those who aimed their swords at Aaron couldn’t get any closer and were hesitantly backing away.

“Interesting.”

“You’d better not think that you, too, will be able to survive and escape this palace.”

“You sound welcome while listening, Sir Aaron.”

The Count stepped forward with a gleeful expression. Couldn’t cause an aura. If the palace were to collapse, it could even harm the fleeing king. Perhaps recognizing him, the knights and soldiers who had been hesitantly withdrawing regained their courage and approached again.

“I guess this looks ridiculous.”

Aaron murmured in displeasure. It wasn’t an aura, but even if one of his arms was cut off, he was able to deal with the youngsters surrounding him without any problems. Leon Benning’s eyes were not on Aaron, but on the people surrounding him. It seemed that he had no intention of stopping the fire moths that rushed at the fire.

“If you kill it, think about the special promotion to the first class.”

Rather, it was to give orders in a tone that seemed to encourage them. The soldiers and knights noticed each other. Seeing such an argument that seemed to require anyone to step in first, Aaron let out a laugh at the absurdity.

“aaa!”

Soon, a soldier rushed in with a scream. A creepy sound cutting through the air. Along with him, dozens of swordsmen swung their swords and threw themselves at Aaron.

hooked Aaron’s sword pierced the throat of one of the soldiers. Aaron, who split his skull in two, twisted his body wide to avoid the stabbing soldier’s knife.

“this… !”

After blowing away the swearing soldier, Aaron swings his sword to block the next sword attack. The sword, which had been set up for defense, rode down the blade and cut off the knight’s arm. Gradually, Aaron’s eyes cool down and he immerses himself in the battle.

I didn’t expect to be able to follow the king alive. Just in this place, if only one more person pursuing the king could be reduced. Aaron swung his sword again. This time, the heads of the two soldiers who were rushing at each other fell to the ground at the same time. The room started to turn red. Aaron was neither desperate nor angry like a man making a last-ditch effort.

“come.”

When Aaron took down the eighth, hesitation lingered in the movements of those who rushed at them recklessly. To be precise, he started to put on a terrified expression. Aaron gripped his sword.

“If you don’t like it, let me go.”

This time, Aaron rushed at the knights. The knights who wielded their swords to kill Aaron desperately blocked Aaron’s sword attack in order to survive. Noticeably, the number of people surrounding Aaron decreased. Aaron continued to swing his sword, relying on his instincts. With a little more swing, this sword could reach the count and the second prince.

hooked

Aaron looked down at his feet. The Count’s sword pierced through the top of his foot and stuck to the floor. Aaron’s movements stopped momentarily. What was reflected in those eyes was Count Leon Benning, who was still raising one corner of his mouth. There was no sword in his hand.

“This son of a bitch… !”

Aaron’s mana fluctuated. I had to raise an aura. Now, if you can’t hold out any longer. Aaron’s concentration was distracted for a moment.

hooked

An eerie sensation was digging into the shoulder. Aaron looked back. The soldier who put the sword on his shoulder lost the sword from his hand as if he was embarrassed. Aaron pulled out the sword stuck in his foot, turned back and decapitated the soldier.

hooked Again the sword lodged in the thigh. It wasn’t until Aaron turned back to face him.

hooked I felt the coolness of metal stabbing my back. Breath leaked from Aaron’s mouth.

hooked hooked hooked hooked hooked hooked

The metallicity of the sword piercing through the flesh calmly sentenced the end. Aaron stumbled forward.

thud.

The sound of the knight’s knee hitting the ground echoed. Leon Benning approached him. The sword had been retrieved before I knew it, and it was still in my hand. The king’s sleeping quarters vibrated with a bloody smell. Leon Benning let out a snort and looked down at Aaron. Even when several swords were stuck in his back, Aaron continued to stare at the Count with red-stained eyes.

“Then, foolish loyalist who served the king to the end.”

Cool.

A handful of blood flowed from Aaron’s mouth. Blood flowed endlessly, like water escaping from a pot with holes in it. The Count asked Aaron in an emotionless voice.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“… la.”

As Leon Benning tilted his head, Aaron’s voice broke out.

“die-!”

The knight leaped. The point of the knife aimed at Leon Benning’s neck and stopped just an inch away from its target.

“Awesome.”

Leon Benning lowered his outstretched hand. The sword pulled out of Aaron’s heart, pouring out more blood. Aaron was trembling as he stretched his arms all the way forward even as blood poured from his heart. His lips trembled and he spat out the last words along with dark red blood.

“-lung… under… Please, Okche… .”

fluff.

The knight with all his might fell forward. The knights noticed one by one, and only after confirming that he had completely stopped breathing, they began to retrieve their swords. Every time the sword was pulled from Aaron’s back, blood spurted out.

After the battle, the King’s bed was enveloped in silence. The knights and soldiers waited for the Count’s next move, but Leon Benning just stared at Aaron’s dead body without a word.

“I will go first, Count.”

After a while, the 2nd prince, who watched Aaron’s end with unimpressive eyes, said so. At Leon Benning’s beckoning, the knights rushed in and opened the entrance to the secret passage. The door opened, revealing a secret passage illuminated by a lantern. The expression of the 2nd prince started to flare up as soon as he saw the secret passage.

“Go slowly. She must have finished everything for Her Highness.”

The Count spoke with a smile. Not even listening to the Count’s words, the second prince moved into the aisle. Knights and soldiers followed him. After they had all entered, Leon Benning looked around the bed that had been covered in blood for a long time. Then, closing the entrance to the aisle for the last time, they began to move in pursuit of the king who had fled.