Overgeared

“It is a report from the scouts.”

“Viscount Donut’s engineering unit has been tied up in Elkas swamp. It is believed that the Thallen Dam collapsed and flooded the river, affecting the swamp.”

“The dam suddenly collapsed? It is Valhalla’s handiwork.”

“Due to the delayed arrival of the engineers, the army of the five eastern nobles—including the viscount—can’t cross Gran Canyon. The bridges connecting the canyons are too old for us to march over.”

“According to a report submitted by Lord Cran, the canyon’s bridges were repaired three months ago. Yet they are already too old? Is this the work of Valhalla?”

“It appears that the report was fabricated.”

“He made a false report. Immediately put him to death.”

“The 2nd and 3rd armies, who were tracking Marquis Aileen, split into 23 units. It seems that they plan to spread out after determining that the traces of Marquis Aileen ended at Mount Teri.”

“Yes, we have to hold onto Aileen. If he escapes, he can become a focal point of the empress’ nobles.”

“It is said that the spread out 2nd and 3rd armies are being attacked by Valhalla!”

“A battle has begun in Delpito Forest! It is that damn Valhalla again!”

“Those bastards!”

Chensler, who had been responding calmly to the incessant reports, finally jumped up. Originally, his mission was to search for the traitor Edan and neutralize Edan’s forces, but Valhalla’s malicious intervention twisted things.

“These despicable guys decided to break the agreement by using the chaos in the imperial family. Why did Vermonth make a peace treaty with these lowly guys?”

Bang! Chensler slammed his hand on the black iron table, and it cracked, quickly splitting in half. Amazed by the ridiculous power, the lieutenant gulped and reported carefully, “I found out a little while ago... The person who led the agreement with Valhalla was the grandmaster, not Vermont.”

“What?” Chensler looked like he had been struck by a lightning bolt. Grandmaster Zikfrector had already served several emperors. He was the transcendent being who acted as the imperial guardian for so long that it was impossible to measure his age. Of course, he never acted as a guardian. He always moved privately and showed disrespect to the emperor. Yet the emperor relied on him.

No, it was more accurate to say that the emperor was forced to rely on him. The grandmaster knew more about the secrets of the imperial family than the emperor, and his armed force exceeded common sense. The emperor replied on him, and as a loyalist, Chensler also respected him.

suspicion started to grow. The grandmaster, who had never been involved in external activities, negotiated with Valhalla directly? Now, Valhalla was disturbing the imperial

‘Don’t tell me?’

It wasn’t convincing that someone who had been staying in the

remnants of the Red Knights are attacking soldiers searching

the Red Knights defeated

can’t figure out what is going on! We can’t communicate with the Neo Red

“Dammit!”

down Chensler’s spine as he ran

imperial palace right

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our two families to enter the capital. Together, we will search for Edan,” Duke Grenhal and Morse requested the

dangerous. There would surely be someone big hiding behind the scenes. The dukes became nervous once they

he was in a situation where he had to show trust in the dukes. He needed to regain their loyalty after they had been greatly angered by the imperial

army to the capital right now...” At the moment when the emperor was

than a house, opened slowly and an unexpected figure appeared. “Please take back the mandate.

who the soldiers had been searching the capital

He raised his bloodshot eyes and shouted, “Stupid guy...! In order to cover up the sins of your mother, you threatened the nobles

Edan’s involvement in the Piaro situation. That’s right. Edan would’ve been able to survive the waves that came. His position might’ve been weakened, but he could’ve avoided a disastrous end. He could have enjoyed the pride of having the great

the truth, pleading for his mother, and imprisoning the innocent dukes. The emperor was also a father. Juander felt heartbroken. He resented the terrible

should do nothing? My stupid mother fell into a bucket of shit,

“...!”

blasphemous words!” Surprised by the harsh tone, Duke Grenhal shouted

not doing his job. Why didn’t you let go of your expectations for my weak first brother, my unqualified second brother, and my

“...Shut that mouth.”

concubine? No, that can’t be. Wasn’t your father the child of a concubine as

“Shut up!”

Emperor! Don’t you know that you have always been the problem?! If your arrogance hasn’t pierced the sky...! If your gaze had been directed to your side instead

The emperor read the poison and killing intent in Edan’s eyes. Now, there was no turning back. There was no point in any conversation beyond this. He made a sorrowful expression and ordered Bain behind him, “Grab him right away and

respect for the royal family,

up, unaware that he had fallen at the emperor’s feet, but it was useless. Bain appeared behind him

be emperor!” Edan shouted and launched his red energy. The blade-like red energy emanated from Edan and threatened Bain, causing him to jump away. Edan finally regained his freedom and pulled a sword from his waistband. It was a

was made from smelted