The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 138

Episode 138

“News has arrived.”

“good. “We’re heading out right away!”

A quiet-looking baron castle.

However, looking at the troops gathered under the lord’s official residence, one could never guess that this was just another country estate.

Although not unified, there are as many as 200 knights wearing full plate mail, which symbolizes knighthood.

Additionally, there were about 1,300 cavalrymen wearing various types of armor and riding on horses.

A total of 1,500 cavalry units were gathered in the square with a sinister appearance.

And on the plain outside the walls, at least a dozen temporary barracks were set up widely spaced apart, and the total number seemed to be at least 5,000.

This was a small baronial castle that could be reached in two days by fast horseback riding from Cornford Castle, the capital of the county.

Having so many unidentified troops gathered in such a place was a violation of military discipline that would never have occurred under normal circumstances.

However, those who had already gathered here did not seem to care about such things and were leisurely training outside the castle.

Pow!

The marching horn sounded and the troops finally began to move.

The gates were opened and about 1,500 cavalry began to march in an orderly manner towards Cornford Castle, with Viscount Jayden de Ashton at the center of it.

“What is the current location of the enemies?”

“It seems that Count Dylan and the Golden Bear Knights and troops have just returned from the dungeon. “I can’t use the portal, so it will take at least a week to get back.”

Baron Tate, a bookkeeper, spoke with a map of the county spread out on a table inside a large carriage.

The golden bear flag was planted in the farthest northeast corner of the county.

“The 10,000-strong central army of the county, including the commander-in-chief and some of the Iron Bear Knights of the Golden Bear Knights, headed toward Kiern Fortress, the border of the western border of the county, and then began a hasty retreat. “Even if we retreat with only the cavalry and knights, it will take five days.”

The banner of the Iron Bear was raised in the western part of the county.

“Our current location is Baron Bennett, east of Cornford Castle. “If you just lead the cavalry, you can get there in two days.”

The Black Bear flag was flown east of Cornford Castle. Just looking at it, the distance was much closer than the previous two units.

“Okay, it’s a given that we’ll arrive early. What is the current military situation at Cornford Castle?”

“As large as Cornford Castle is, the number of troops is still formidable. 1,000 central troops under the Earl’s direct command are on standby in the barracks of the inner and 1st outer castles, and 5,000 Cornford Guard troops remain in charge of security and permanent security. In the case of the Knights Templar, 15 members of the Golden Bear Knights, 50 members of the Silver Bear Knights, and approximately 100 members of the Chain Knights were confirmed.”

Currently, the troops they are leading are 200 knights and 1,300

cavalry. 5,000 infantry will be on standby and will be mobilized once the control of Cornford Castle is over.

Then, the actual number of troops was only 1,500, and no matter how elite the troops were, it was almost impossible to capture Cornford Castle with 6,000 troops and 150 knights.

Nevertheless, there was no sign of nervousness on their faces at all, so what was it?

“Even if an emergency arises, the hostage we are holding will be helpful. It was a truly brilliant achievement to secure the important hostages before taking control of Cornford Castle. As expected, I can’t help but admire the Viscount’s resourcefulness.”

Although it was Baron Tate who suggested it, it was entirely Viscount Jayden’s ability to make it happen.

As long as there were great collaborators who could secure important people in the count’s courtyard, I was confident that this coup would definitely be successful.

“It’s not that difficult. Since a man who did not fit in was taking the earl’s seat, dissatisfaction was bound to build up. In the first place, the position of head of the family should not have been passed on to that stubborn guy. In just fifteen years, the name of the count family has fallen to the ground! What kind of absurd situation is this that the people of the capital do not know the name of our family, which has been established as a prestigious family since the founding of the nation? “You seem like such an idiot that you don’t even know that ignorantly killing monsters in the outskirts won’t increase your family’s reputation.”

Of course, thanks to Raoul’s recent activities, the family’s name was spreading throughout the kingdom again, but that was only a temporary deception.

Viscount Jayden, who had tried so hard to ignore Raoul’s exploits, slammed the map down and said.

“Author White needs change. Trouble is approaching, but this is not the time to stay stuck in the countryside and wrestle with monsters. Once we take control of the Knights, we must advance to the center and increase our power in earnest. “If you have power, you should use it, right?”

“You are right. The current count is too conservative. “Isn’t this chaotic situation the best time to expand your territory and grant territory to your vassals?”

“okay. The same goes for those kids. Raoul, look what that foolish bastard did. Ha, you’re buying land for money? “Wouldn’t it be okay to just push in with troops and claim sovereignty, but don’t we end up in the situation we are in now because we are so out of a sense of justice that we can’t do anything?”

Baron Tate smiled meaningfully as if he agreed.

“Thanks to you, our work has become easier. Anyway, they are not romantics and the current Count and his children are too soft. “This is a time when Viscount Jayden’s determination and drive are needed for the benefit of the Countess.”

A great threat targeting the earldom was heading towards Cornford Castle.

* * *

Tap, tap, tap.

About a thousand cavalry units were running like crazy along the wide open road, scattering dust.

Animals and some monsters, intrigued by the huge vibrations, briefly appeared out of the forest, but were startled and ran away again.

At the head of the cavalry are knights wearing black armor with a golden bear engraved on them.

It was the Golden Bear Knights.

Among them, there was one person who stood out the most: Dylan, a huge man wearing thin armor that clung to his body on a horse a head taller than the others.

The usual cheerful and carefree atmosphere was gone, and his frowning face was showing a formidable sense of intimidation along with a slight sense of murder.

The evil force must have spread to the knights behind, as an invisible air wave was formed in front of the cavalry, cutting even the wind.

One hour of such frantic racing. Finally, the gallop came to an end and the horses walked briskly, breathing heavily.

“Are you feeling relieved now?”

An old man, all white from head to beard, spoke next to Dylan and asked.

“Ah, Captain. I hope it gets better, but I still feel upset. “I should have judged more carefully…”

The old man’s identity was none other than Viscount Trevor de Hesse, commander of the Golden Bear Knights.

Even though he had heard the news about what happened with the earl at the lord’s castle just moments ago, Viscount Trevor’s expression looked calm.

Unlike Dylan, who freely expresses his emotions, he was able to hide his anger due to his years of experience.

“It is not your fault, Confucius. No matter who was in charge, this incident would have been inevitable. “It’s been so long since I was fooled like this.”

Appearance of a unique dungeon Report on missing troops and knights.

Since it had been delivered through formal procedures and confirmation, it was a matter that the lord’s agent, Dillon, and the 1st Knights had no choice but to act on.

It was a report that traces related to ‘demons’ had been found.

However, even though I entered the actual dungeon and searched thoroughly, there was no result.

They couldn’t find anything about the evil beast that harmed the dungeon exploration team, or even about the demons.

I was completely deceived.

Clutter.

The horse’s reins shrieked as they collapsed in Dylan’s fist.

“Once this matter is resolved, we will also need to conduct an audit of the reporting system and local forces. No matter how much I aimed for it, I can’t believe it was dealt to me so thoroughly…”

“That’s right. There will be more than one thing that needs fixing, so this old man will also help.”

At that time, the soldier on duty in the back row approached with a rein in his hand.

“This is the horse you will be replacing.”

For a quick march, half of the cavalry was left behind and only the horses were brought.

After changing my tired horse, I planned to run again.

As the guard returned, Viscount Trevor asked:

“So where do you plan on heading?”

If you run a little further, the path splits into two sides.

The road to Cornford Castle and another direction.

The moment Dylan escaped the dungeon, he was able to hear the situation from Raoul through guild communication.

And at a temporary meeting held through a magic video sphere, Raoul made two suggestions.

One is to return to Cornford Castle as quickly as possible, collect the scattered troops, and make the next plan.

And another thing….

“What do you think of Raoul, Captain?”

“hmm. Before the head of the family started training, we talked about Prince Raoul. “The matriarch said, blaming herself for not having realized the true nature of Prince Raoul earlier.”

“What did you say?”

Dylan asked with interest in his eyes.

“I thought this was a child I had to keep in my arms and take care of for the rest of my life, but it turned out that I was a child too outstanding for the count family to have. “I want to keep him by my side until he grows up, but it’s too bad I can’t…”

Dylan chuckled.

“So what do you think, Captain?”

“If he was reasonably good, he would have advised Prince Dillon that he should be careful even with his younger brother. But, I also agree with what the head of the family said. Prince Raoul would never be the type of person to covet the earldom. It may be a bit dangerous, but he has the talent to build a country. “He is someone who will never harm the count family.”

‘Raul, when did this guy even roast the leader?’

I heard a while ago that Raoul was seen going to the training hall with the leader, and I thought it might have been that time.

Anyway, that didn’t matter. After all, Dylan had no intention of doubting his youngest brother.

“Then let’s hurry and take a look. “We have to make those who dared betray the Count realize what they have done.”

Viscount Trevor turned his head and shouted as if he knew that would happen.

“Let’s go again! Those who fall behind are left behind. “Come to your senses and follow me!”

And they rode off down the highway to a place other than Cornford Castle.

* * *

A passageway with an earthen wall lined with small magic lights.

There was a group of people walking along that road, number 6 and his men.

Kirilik.

When the iron door at the end of the passage opened, a large terrace-like space appeared.

Hwiiing.

A cold wind blew along the large, dark cavity wall below the terrace.

It was an underground cavity that was only 1/5th the size of the capital branch located in the basement of Viscount Planck’s mansion, but it was a large enough space in itself.

Grrrr.

In the square below the terrace, the horse soldiers, naturally called the masterpieces of the empire, were moving according to the instructions of the managers, and their number seemed to be at least hundreds.

Number 6 looked down at the square and asked his subordinate.

“So, how many people did not return from the operation yesterday?”

“Out of 200, 150 did not return.”

Hehehe.

Number 6’s mouth twisted as he roughly grabbed the terrace railing.

‘The damage was much greater than I thought.’

Although we secured our goal, it was bittersweet.

Unlike horse soldiers, human agents were difficult to recruit and required a lot of time to raise.

‘If only we had mobilized horsemen…’

But he soon shook his head.

They shouldn’t show up yet.

Because it was a secret weapon that would cut off the stupid Ashton bastards’ lives as they tore each other to pieces and the moment the final winner was decided.

‘Will Viscount Jayden’s plan succeed?’

To be honest, just two days ago, I thought it would be successful, but now my thoughts have changed slightly.

This is because I had an intuition that the variable called Raoul would be more of an obstacle than expected.

‘It doesn’t matter. ‘No matter which side survives, the outcome will not change.’

When the battle begins at Cornford Castle, you will use your agents to neutralize the castle’s magic defenses.

Then, reinforcements, including imperial knights, would arrive through the portal installed in the underground cavity, and that was the end of the count.

But he didn’t know. The fact that Raoul’s hidden dagger has already reached under his chin.

Ta-ta-tat.

“Captain, we’re in big trouble! “The prisoners have escaped!”

“what? “What are the guards doing? You idiots couldn’t even protect those little kids!”

“I’m sorry for being such a brat.”

Sigh.

The front hair of No. 6 was cut long.

(Continued in the next part)