Overgeared

At the center of Bairan.

More than 9,000 people were tied up in a row. It was due to Duke Lucilliv’s words.

"You didn’t leave here, despite Bairan becoming a den of rebels. It’s clearly a crime. Your taxes and labor have filled the rebels’ stomachs. As a result, you’re also against the royal family.”

The Bairan residents were no longer people of Eternal.

Duke Lucilliv judged. “They are not qualified to live on Eternal’s lands. Kill them. All generations will be destroyed and the graves of their ancestors torn down.”

“...!”

The residents of Bairan thought it was unfair. Someone with courage tried to plea for mercy, but they weren’t allowed to open their mouths. The senior magicians used silence magic to forcibly shut the villagers’ mouths.

“Hup...! Oof!”

They couldn’t talk? Desperation filled the eyes of the residents. At the very least, they wanted Duke Lucilliv to spare their children or parents. But Duke Lucilliv gave the command without caring.

“Kill them.”

“Oof! Oof!”

The residents tried to resist. They couldn’t move because they were bound tightly by rope. The soldiers overpowered them and they became the target of the bows.

“This is impossible...”

More than half the 100,000 troops were conscripted soldiers. They trembled with fear as they watched the unbelievable sight in front of them.

“Are they really going to kill all these people?”

“This is nonsense... Why are they guilty? Wasn’t it the country’s incompetence that the land was taken away by rebels in the first place, rather than the people’s fault? Why are they placing the sin on the people?”

"They’re facing death for just being in the presence of rebels! Even the young children who don’t know anything!”

Their commander was someone who didn’t care about the lives of the people. As soon as they realized this fact, the morale of the common soldiers was sharply reduced. They lost confidence in their commander. It was the moment when their mental state was broken down after their physical strength was pushed to the limits from the hard march.

‘From now on, only fear can be used to control them.’

Ars made an unpleasant expression.

‘I guess there will be more deserters tonight.’

The number of people who deserted on the way from Partu to Bairan came close to 6,000. It would soon go over 10,000. Ars stared at Duke Lucilliv’s back.

‘There will be a chance very soon.’

Duke Lucilliv had a small crack that he wasn’t aware of. The command system of the army would eventually break down and cause confusion. Wouldn’t it be ideal if Duke Lucilliv revealed a gap at that time? Based on the result of his observations, Duke Lucilliv placed his own safety as the top priority. He was always protected by 300 guards and 10 senior magicians, so Ars found it hard to find a chance to assassinate him.

‘If not, I need to rush to the front.’

If the situation reached that point, he didn’t mind sacrificing his life for his master. In the first place, his life was saved by Grid. Therefore, he could offer his life for his lord.

‘I will entrust my revenge on the emperor to Piaro.’

The moment a bittersweet smile appeared on Ars’ face.

Paaaat!

A light flashed in the sky and Grid appeared.

“M-My Lord...?”

Private Ars from Partu. His actual identity was Asmophel of Overgeared and now he felt shocked.

‘Why is My Lord here?’

protecting Bairan had already retreated! Then why did his master run

'Don't tell me?'

to save the people left

“Unbelievable...”

defend his people. Asmophel’s chest was hot as

would like to see the kingdom that My Lord will

life. It was certainly stupid. The king was an irreplaceable entity, yet he was risking his life to protect the people? In the days when Asmophel was

was different. He thought Grid looked nice. He wondered how Grid’s kingdom would

I will be the force that carries out My Lord’s faith and

Kkuok!

He started to move among the 100,000 troops as a bombardment was launched at

***

"Eh?”

in Bairan with Sticks. The familiar faces weren’t there

“Why is no one…?”

flag of Eternal planted on the walls and the

“...You? Shit.”

as he panicked for

“Are they dead?”

bastards who took his land! His dead colleagues and soldiers! Grid couldn’t suppress his rage while Sticks, who was tired

think your soldiers and

now, they were in the middle of enemy territory while the number of soldiers were like grains of sand in a desert. If Grid lost his temper and acted emotionally, it was inevitable that he would die. Grid barely regained his coolness at Sticks reminder and asked in

to the members

it, so we retreated. Sorry we couldn’t keep it Grid.

back so soon? Weren’t you planning to stay on the East Continent

gave Jishuka is amazing! It is really

“Sigh...”

was the

It was a

really countless. Grid hadn’t seen such a large number even on TV. It was hard to imagine

“...?”

overwhelmed when he noticed the Bairan people. They were all sentenced to death, regardless of gender

Flinch.

Grid stopped in place.

the Yatan Church. The girl who gave him fruits and the elderly people who told him stories. Grid saw the people he had built ties with in his

to

In other words, it was unacceptable

“Grid?”

and made an uneasy expression as he saw the attacks filling the sky. Grid looked

to

Indeed.

to stand up against such a large army alone? It’s out of the question with how many there are.

isn’t it shameful to step back like this? I, the leader of Overgeared, retreated when

conscious of the cameras from the broadcasting stations all over

‘Watch.’

Was he closer to the position of the best now? It was a good opportunity to let the people assess him. In addition, he was curious himself. He wondered

the alarm of Magic

fight with all his strength

priority is to secure the escape

Braham whispered to Grid.

million people, let alone 100,000. In other words, if you and I are together, the 100,000 soldiers... Well, it doesn’t

with similar strength.

at the situation and

do it

confirmed Braham’s answer and his eyes

to gauge the gap between me

one who came to mind was Lantier on the

and then challenge him

Chiiiiing!

first thing he needed to do was deal with the archers aiming their bows at