Chapter 208.1 |
T/N: Fixed the double pasting of content. Sorry for trouble.
A group of knights galloped past, their horseshoes clattering.
“So you are saying that the barrier in the royal capital only appears to be safe!” (Seyfart)
“It may not be a problem right now, but I think the results will be different if they were to activate the barrier at full force!”
Grand Duke Seyfart and Welner were riding towards the royal capital with the Royal Guards, so they had to shout at each other on horseback because of all the noise.
When Lily had a short talk with Juliane before the battle, the information she heard from the other party was shocking. She informed Welner about it as soon as she could.
Because of the sensitive nature of the information, Welner could not openly discuss it with people, so he decided to only tell Seyfart, Goretzka, and the deputy commander of the Royal Guard about it.
The fact that the barrier in the royal capital was already compromised needed to be communicated to the royal palace as soon as possible.
Welner tried to use his Skywalk to return immediately, but Seyfart stopped him.
As per protocol, Royal Guards could carry any sensitive information directly to His Majesty or Crown Prince. They would also not be stopped by anyone in the process.
Welner gave them an uneasy look, but eventually agreed that there was no point in causing problems in such a place.
So Goretzka and several members of the Royal Guards returned to the royal capital ahead of the others by Skywalk, while Welner and the others were traveling with the troops returning to the royal capital.
The infantry commanded by Seyfart’s subordinate, a knight, was following behind with the infantry accompanying the wounded.
“So, how could they have damaged the barriers, though?” (Seyfart)
“…” (Welner)
“Um, Welner-sama?” (Lily)
“Be careful not to bite your tongue!” (Seyfart)
Lily suddenly noticed that Welner had a scary look on his face, and as soon as she called out with a dubious expression on her face, Brave Disbelt shook so much that Lily panicked and clung to Welner.
In fact, Welner did not have an opportunity to answer because his attention was mostly focused on controlling the horse.
Welner had some idea as to how demons managed to damage the royal capital’s barrier, but he decided not to think about it for now. After all, it would have no use in solving the great problem at hand, the battle for the defense of the royal capital.
“We’ll talk about it laterrrr….” (Welner)
“I, I understand.” (Seyfart)
Welner had neglected his horseback riding training, believing that riding at an average level would be enough. However, the current situation made him regret inwardly that he should have practiced more, but it would be a matter for the future.
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Arriving at the royal capital and passing through the city gates, they found the place to be noisy, but not chaotic.
As soon as Welner and the others dismounted from their horses, one of the nobles came down from the top of the city walls.
“I’m glad you made it in time. I am glad you are safe. We have a carriage ready for you.” (???)
“Oh, Count Harfolk. You too, Sir, have worked hard.” (Welner)
“Lord Welner, and Miss Lily, whom I have not seen before, I am Fillat Wilke Harfolk.” (Harfolk)
“I am Welner Von Zeavert. My most courteous greetings to you, your Excellency the Count.” (Welner)
“My name is Lily Hearthing.” (Lily)
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