The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 86
Episode 86
‘Simply recapturing the capital has no meaning.’
No matter how long the Imperial Hound could fly, it was never at the level of being able to take over a country’s capital on its own.
They will be pushed out anyway and the gate will be cleared.
The problem is what they are aiming for in the meantime…
‘First of all, we have to save the royal family, right?’
There seems to be other targets as well, but I couldn’t find out at the moment.
To do that, you had to first enter the capital city, but joining the main army like this was not a good choice.
‘If I were to get involved with the main army for no reason, I would only be able to play the role of a groomsman for the Knights Guard.’
And it felt like recapturing the royal castle would only be possible after all important events were resolved.
So wouldn’t it be worth it to take the risk and enter the forced scenario area?
‘In the end, the method is…’
While Raoul was thinking about something in his head, the guild communication was connected.
“We have arrived at the destination instructed by the master.”
‘The timing is perfect.’
The person who reported was none other than Vice-Captain Pierce.
He received some instructions from Raoul and was moving with the new member, Kane.
“What is the situation?”
“We have taken out their guards and secured the access road.”
“Where is the point in the inner castle where we can join? Our current location is in front of the plaza in sector 5 of area B.”
“Please wait a moment.”
After a while, Pierce, who had received information from Kane, informed Raoul of the joining point.
“If you go two blocks east from there…”
“Okay. “I’ll meet you at the confluence point in 10 minutes.” After
completing the communication, Raoul left the makeshift fort behind and set off for the confluence point.
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Kklik. Kirilik.
The sound of the wooden stairs teetering echoed in the narrow space.
I wondered if there was a basement in the teahouse, and it was filled with oak barrels filled with wine and beer.
It seemed that the royal family and nobles did not just drink tea elegantly at the teahouse.
It rattled.
The sound of something opening was heard from the corner of the basement warehouse.
“Here we go.”
It was Kane who called Raoul and his group in a low voice.
“great job.”
“He says all kinds of things. “Compared to the Master, there was no hardship.”
That’s what he said, but judging from the blood spatter on Kane’s clothes and the faint smell of blood, it seemed like there had been a fairly intense battle.
“Please come this way.”
As I walked down the secret passageway cleverly hidden on the floor behind the wine cellar, I saw a passageway larger than I expected and familiar faces waiting for me.
They were Pierce, about 20 members of the First Knights, and a few of Kane’s subordinates who were in good condition.
“If you keep going like this, you will arrive at the basement of the royal castle. “It looks like they have already dismantled most of the institutions and traps, and there are not many sentries.”
“It seems like they didn’t know they were going to get stabbed in the back.”
Kane nodded and agreed to Jake’s words.
The indiscriminate raids on various guilds that took place in the underworld several months ago may have laid the groundwork for today.
‘But it won’t work out the way you think.’
Kane remembered his dead subordinates and burned with a desire for revenge.
“The secret passages to the capital are numerous and complex. What I know is only part of it. Normally, the passage would be blocked by various barriers and organs, but now it will all be open.”
“Do you even know where the passage leads?”
“I’m not sure about that either. “Where do you plan on going?”
“First, I want you to go to one of the prince’s palaces.”
“I have the general geography of the palace in my head. Once you leave the underground passage, I will guide you wherever you want.”
It was definitely convenient to have a proper source of information. If it weren’t for Kane, I might have gotten lost looking at the aerial view of the royal palace at the Link Cafe.
“good. “Then let’s check for ourselves how far this secret passage leads.”
So Raoul joined the new group and went through the secret passage leading to the royal palace.
He also did not forget to secure a safe retreat route by entrusting informants under Kane with the guidance of additional troops to provide support.
Push puck.
dump.
“Clear.”
Pierce and Kane, who had preceded him, quietly cleared the Imperial Hound guard blocking the secret passage.
Suddenly.
As I pushed through the rotating stone door, a cool, dark space appeared.
‘Is it a grocery warehouse?’
Food ingredients were piled up on shelves and in sacks.
Meanwhile, Kane, who had been looking around with his cat-like movements, spoke in a low voice.
“It is a food ingredients warehouse on the 3rd basement floor of the royal palace main building. “There didn’t seem to be any sentries nearby, and I could feel the presence of platoon-level troops moving around above.”
“Do I have to go above ground to go to another palace?”
“It depends on where you go. There are also places connected underground. Where would you like to go?”
“Where does the Sixth Prince stay?”
Raoul’s choice was the 6th prince.
It was a big risk to clash with those who were targeting the king or crown prince. There was a high possibility that the enemies would also put in their best efforts.
Then, if you have to go find another royal, wouldn’t it be better to go with a classmate you already know?
“If you are the 6th prince… it is the Warhorse palace in the east. “3 queens, 4 princes, 6 princes, and 3 princesses are staying.”
“Good. Please guide me.”
“That place… can only be reached through the ground, is that okay?”
Kane asked in a slightly worried tone.
But Raoul chuckled and stretched his neck left and right.
“Isn’t it funny? This is our base camp, so we have to hide. Isn’t that right, gentlemen?”
“That is a reasonable statement. “It’s the empire that needs to hide.”
“Just give me the order! “I will completely destroy it.”
The knights were in such high spirits that they seemed ready to rush out at any moment.
Now that he had safely infiltrated the palace, Raoul had no intention of holding his breath any longer.
This was because it was judged that it was more advantageous for the knights to be gathered together to avoid the enemy’s main force, and that they could easily escape in case of an emergency.
“Everyone ready for battle. From now on, break through in a straight line to War Horse Palace. Crush all enemies you encounter and save your allies. Bring justice to the abominable imperial hound, the ‘Imperial Hound’!”
“The iron fist of justice!!”
“let’s go! “Let’s wipe out the empire!”
“Wow!!”
Raoul, the twenty armor users of the First Knights, and Kane ran proudly through the corridors of the palace.
Sensing strange noises, a platoon-sized force of Imperial Hounds went underground.
Phew. Quagwagwang!!
I was swept away by the huge sword thrown by Jake,
and swoosh!
Even the knights who blocked the sword energy fell helplessly under the attacks of the First Knights that surged in like the tide.
“Ugh, where did these articles come from…”
“Report report!”
There was no mercy in the swords of the First Knights, which rushed like a gale. It was obvious where the red blood soaking their armor came from.
Quang!
“Aaaah~.”
The Imperial Hound agents guarding the entrance to the basement stairs were blown away by the shattering fragments of the door.
When I got to the first floor, the foul smell of blood and something burning filled the hallway.
Flames were burning everywhere, and the sounds of weapons clashing and someone screaming were constantly heard.
‘Just as I thought.’
Perhaps because they had already swept through once, there were not many enemies inside the castle.
And the enemies I met underground were weaker than I thought. Most of them were ordinary agents or ordinary horsemen.
‘The real fighters who can take on the royal knights are probably fighting on the castle walls or chasing the royal family.’
As the number of royal families was large, the enemies would have been scattered to various places. There were five palaces including the main palace.
As the enemies are dispersed, there will be few who can stop the First Knights, which includes more than 20 armor users.
‘You have to take advantage of the opportunity when the enemy lets down their guard and split up their units to destroy them individually. Reduce the number of people as much as possible before meeting the enemy’s main force.’
Their advance was unstoppable, reflecting Raoul’s determination.
When an enemy was seen, they rushed in at once, and when they heard the sound of weapons clashing nearby, they quickly ran to rescue their allies.
“Thank you for saving me, hehehe.”
“Do you know where the royal family is taking refuge?”
“Prince 4….”
“Thank you for the information. “You will be able to escape if you go to the food warehouse on the 3rd floor of the basement of the main palace.”
He was able to receive news of the royal family from the rescued allies and guided non-combatants to the retreat route.
“I will go with you too!”
“Please let me help too!”
As some knights and soldiers began to join, the size of the troops grew, and when they finally arrived at the eastern palace ‘War Horse’, they were able to secure over 100 people.
And after some time.
Chang~ Chang! bang!!
“Kill the prince!”
“You guys! “You can’t even lay a hand on the prince’s body!”
In the middle of the third floor hallway, there were guard knights fighting with the enemies with their backs to the door.
The allies consisted of only four knights and three shield-bearing soldiers, while the enemy consisted of ten knights in black armor and over fifty horsemen and agents.
The guards’ knights had already exhausted their power armor, with several arrows stuck in their bodies, and some had blood flowing down through cracks in their armor.
“They’re all dying anyway. “Keep pushing!”
Imperial agents equipped with a siege net continuously fired arrows and crossbow bolts from the rear line, while horsemen drove the knights from the front.
At this rate, annihilation seemed only a matter of time.
Right then.
Push-bub-bub-bub-bub!
“Ouch!”
“Wow.”
A barrage of arrows flew from one side of the hallway, striking the unsuspecting imperial soldiers.
“Wow!!”
“Wipe it all away~!”
And a group of over 100 knights and soldiers dug into their flanks.
Chang, chaeng, seokkeong!
Since the Empire’s troops were not all that great, a close battle broke out with weapons clashing.
However, it was not easy to stop the First Knights, whose momentum was rapidly increasing.
Wow.
Raoul’s bastard sword cleanly cut off the head of the resisting horseman. And then I aimed at the horseman next to me.
visor!
The horseman’s claws pushed away Raoul’s sword, which was covered in sword energy.
‘this. ‘Are they type 2 horsemen?’
Surprisingly, there were black mana blades on the horseman’s fingernails, although they were pale.
While the first type of horseman was a mass-produced product with enhanced physical abilities, the second type of horseman was a monster created that could use mana on top of its strengthened body.
‘But even then, it’s just an animal that moves based on instinct.’
Raoul used his swordsmanship to throw away both of the horseman’s hands at once and then lightly stabbed his sword into his empty chest.
Kuek.
The horse soldier whose core had been pierced lay helpless on the floor.
If multiple horses attacked at the same time, it was natural that they would be no match for an expert-level knight in a one-on-one match.
bang. Kkkkwang!
The formation of general agents and horsemen was broken through, but the imperial knights remained behind them.
As the First Knights and the Imperial Knights clashed their swords in earnest, sword energy fragments began to fly in all directions and disturb the battlefield.
(Continued in the next part)