The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player - Chapter 87

Episode 87:

Changchaejaeng!

The hallway was not very wide, so when about 10 knights came together, the hallway was full.

Raoul, who was watching the clash of knights from a step behind, looked slightly disappointed.

‘It’s not a big difference, but this side is behind.’

Except for executives, the level of most knights was between beginner and intermediate, and they still lacked practical experience.

However, just reaching the level of expert in a short period of time was an incredible feat. As we have gathered only talented people, we will grow even more over time.

While I was watching the knights’ battle for a while, a group of people appeared from the other side of the hallway and started running towards me.

“You guys! “How dare you make a fuss about this place!!”

The true identity of the 10 or so people who were approaching with fearful force and raising sword energy were the royal knights of the Kingdom of Ruben.

“Holy shit. “Everyone retreat!”

Sensing a crisis, the Imperial Hound commander ordered a retreat, broke the hallway window, and threw himself away.

“Chet, you kids, consider yourself lucky!”

The imperial knights roughly pushed the First Knights away and jumped out the window.

“You bastards!”

Jake and some knights tried to chase after him.

“stop. “The escort of our troops takes priority.”

Raoul stopped them.

‘It is dangerous if the troops are scattered.’

There were still threatening enemies spread out everywhere. There were many obstacles to chasing down formidable enemies.

After dealing with the remnants of the empire that had responded late, the guard knight guarding the door approached.

The wound was sutured with the healing potion that Raoul gave him, but he looked exhausted from the intense battle.

The guard knight expressed his gratitude for Raoul’s help and also exchanged greetings with other guard knights who joined late.

“Is the prince okay?”

“of course. “This way…”

As the tightly closed door opened and they entered the room, the royal family and about 10 courtiers looked this way with surprised expressions and then sighed in relief when they realized the identity of the group.

“Thank you for the safety of the princess and princes. Rest assured now that your enemies have been defeated. From now on, we will take care of you!”

As soon as the door opened, the guard knight ran at a brisk pace, bent one knee, bowed his head, and shouted loudly.

“Well, what about you?”

“Jose, a senior knight of the Guard Knights. Greetings to the prince!”

The remaining royal family members in the room were the 4th Prince and the 6th Prince.

The 4th Prince, the older of the two, nodded with a satisfied expression and praised Jose.

At that time, 6th Prince Gerard, who was standing behind him, tilted his head and asked.

“Wasn’t Sir Jose the second brother’s bodyguard? “What are you doing here, brother?”

“You have already fled to a safe place. But, perhaps because he was worried about his younger brothers, he told the knights, including me, to rescue the princes.”

“You mean my brother?”

“Yes, it is. Please don’t stay here, just follow me. “We will take you to a safe place!”

Despite the royal knight Jose’s boast, the 6th Prince Gerard did not show a puzzled expression.

‘Second brother is not the kind of person…’

To begin with, the second prince had different mothers from them and the palace they lived in was also far away.

The person who usually didn’t pretend to know and treated them coldly suddenly takes care of them?

But it seems the 4th prince had different thoughts.

“Did you say Sir Jose? I will tell my brother and father and give you a big reward. “Hurry and lead the way.”

“Yes, that’s right…”

“Wait!”

Then someone stopped Jose. Raoul was standing back slightly and watching the situation with interest.

“Who are you to stand in the way of this prince?”

“Excuse me. “My name is Raoul de Ashton, the third son of the Earl of Ashton.”

The 4th Prince’s eyebrows twitched, and the moment he opened his mouth to say something, the 6th Prince Gerard quickly intervened.

“Sir Raoul! “What about this place?”

“I thought the royal castle was in danger, so I brought the knights.”

To be honest, Raoul and 6th Prince Gerard were not particularly close.

Even though we were classmates at the Academy, we had never talked to each other separately and only briefly exchanged greetings at the investiture ceremony a few days ago.

However, through his time at the academy and the investiture ceremony, Gerrard knew very well that Raul was trustworthy.

There had to be some reason why Raoul stopped them.

“What do you know?”

“That’s it…”

It was only after hearing the brief explanation from his younger brother Gerard and the story of the guard knight who was guarding them that the Fourth Prince calmed down his anger.

“So what’s going on Sir Raoul?”

“First of all, I would like to suggest that you evacuate through the escape route we have secured. From what I have confirmed, the castle is currently full of enemies and even the walls have been taken over. Wouldn’t it be better to escape the castle through a nearby place, rather than a ‘safe place’ where you don’t know where?”

At Raoul’s words, Guard Knight Jose jumped up and shouted.

“under! Where does an outsider carelessly tell the princes to do this and that? The protection of the royal family is the responsibility of our Knights Guard, so no third parties are allowed. And how can I believe you when you say that we have secured an escape route!”

Then, not Raoul, but the royal knights and soldiers he had saved spoke in unison.

“It’s not a lie. “Many people have already completed their evacuation with the help of Prince Raoul.”

“Knights and soldiers are guarding the retreat route. “We must escape quickly before the enemies flock!”

However, the 4th prince chose Jose over Raul.

“I will go with Jose to where my brother is. “Let’s go Gerard.”

Then, I tried to follow Jose and the guard knights out of the door, but Gerard did not move.

“Sorry brother, but I will be with Sir Raoul. No matter how much I think about it, I can’t believe Sir Jose that he left his second brother alone and came to save us.”

No matter how safe the place is, you send out your guard knights when the enemy has not retreated?

This was not the second older brother that Gerard knew.

“Tsk. I’ve been going out a bit recently and my suspicions have only increased. You can’t trust your blood relatives and vassals and rely on outsiders… I won’t say any more. “Be considerate.”

So the Four Princes followed Jose, and Gerard looked behind him with sad eyes.

“Don’t worry too much. “I have attached my subordinates, so if anything happens, word will come to me.”

“Wow, thank you. “Anyway, is there any news about your father or other brothers?”

“Your Majesty seems to be still safe, but I’m not sure about the others. “Please leave for now.”

And they were able to safely reach the underground secret passage along the retreat route they had secured.

Raoul, who had given guides and guards to Gerard and the royal knights who expressed gratitude, entered the palace again.

「What is your current location?」

「This is the entrance to the [Battle Spear] palace in the north. In addition to the 4th prince, the 3rd princess and the 8th prince also joined us.”

「Don’t let down your guard until the end and chase them. “I will join you soon.”

After completing the communication, Raoul quickly headed to the northern palace.

‘hmm. ‘What are you thinking?’

A royal knight named Jose and his companions. It definitely looked like they had a plan, but I couldn’t be sure of their identity.

Perhaps because it was a forced scenario area, Raoul’s analysis plan did not work correctly.

So, when I divided my troops earlier, I had instructed Pierce and Kane to track them.

Whisper! Whisper.

The closer we got to the Battle Spear Palace, the more we encountered monsters rather than imperial soldiers.

And little goosebumps appeared on Raoul’s arms.

‘This feeling…!’

It was clear.

An ominous feeling that could be vaguely felt even from a distant mansion.

The intense energy that seemed unbearable was gradually getting closer.

‘I don’t know why, but I feel like I need to hurry.’

Raoul’s hands began to move more busily as he cut down the monster.

* * *

“Sir Jose. “Is it still far?”

At the urging of the 4th prince, Jose, a senior knight, smiled and comforted him.

“We’re almost there. It just took a little longer because I was trying to avoid the enemies. And thanks to you, didn’t you save other people too?”

“Of course, but…”

Contrary to Jose’s words that he would arrive at his destination soon, he had already been wandering around for more than 30 minutes.

The 50 or so troops that Raoul had assigned when they set off fell behind or fell away after several battles.

Now, all that remained were Jose’s group of ten and about 20 soldiers, excluding the five knights who guarded him and his brothers.

Of course, there were nearly 20 royal knights attached to him, so what was there to worry about? Strangely, the stiffness in my spine gave me an ominous feeling.

‘I said it was a safe place, but why does it feel like there are more monsters as time goes by?’

But now we have come too far to turn back.

‘Battlesphere Palace…’

It was a strange place where entry was restricted so that no matter how royal people were, they could not enter without permission.

I always wondered what kind of place it was, but I never thought I would end up here now.

While there was no sign of presence, the growling sounds of monsters and unknown vibrations continued to occur in various places, making me feel more anxious.

Right then.

Swoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!

“It’s the enemy!”

“It’s an ambush!!”

Arrows rained down from all directions toward them as they passed through the large lounge on the first floor of the palace.

“Protect the prince!”

“Build a shield wall!”

Still, like the elite soldiers guarding the palace, the soldiers quickly formed a defensive formation and the knights shot down the flying arrows.

But the number of soldiers had already been reduced by half.

And then they showed their true colors.

“Everyone, don’t move!”

“Huh! Prince!”

While the guard knights were distracted by the arrows, Jose’s men were holding their swords to the necks of the prince and princess.

“You guys! “What are you doing?”

The 4th Prince shouted in anger, but Jose clicked his tongue and waved his finger left and right.

“In this situation, instead of getting angry, I should say, ‘Please help me~’. is not it?”

Then he plunged the small dagger into the 4th prince’s thigh.

“evil!!”

“This guy~!”

The guard knights tried to rush in, but Jose threatened them with his sword.

“If you don’t do as I’m told, the prince will die. Now, everyone calmly put down your weapons and take off your power armor. Count to ten. One, two…”

The guard knights, caught in a dilemma, gritted their teeth, but it seemed there was nothing they could do.

‘Kkkkkk. It’s very worth seeing.’

During the Second Prince’s reign, there was no time to spare, so I killed everyone, but now there was no need to rush.

With five expert level guard knights and three royal family members, there would be a lot of use for them in many ways.

“damn!”

It’s empty.

Weapons fell from the hands of the guard knights.

‘good. ‘It’s over.’

The very moment when Jose Ani No. 1 smiles with great satisfaction.

Pot.

All the magic lights that illuminated the palace lounge went out and darkness came.

“what!”

“what’s the matter?”

Panicked voices were heard here and there, but no significant movement was felt. But the very next moment.

Paaah~ Kkwagwagwang!!

Bright light and sound bombs exploded throughout the lounge.

“Ahh, back home!”

“My eyes!!”

People in the hall were clutching their eyes and ears and complaining of pain, as if a flashbang had exploded.

However, No. 1 and several knights equipped with power armor reflexively turned their mana to protect their eyes and ears, but it was inevitable that they would hesitate for a moment.

And in that short period of time, the situation had completely changed.

“Wipe them all out.”

With Raoul’s low voice, the First Knights and troops attacked the enemies.

(Continued in the next part)