Trash of the Count's Family

The group that came out of the palace headed toward the Alchemists’ Bell Tower. They looked confident, majestic, and as if nothing would be able to stop them.

“My goodness!”

People couldn’t stop their shock after seeing the person to the right of the Tower Master who was confidently riding on a horse. The citizens who were trying to escape couldn’t help but shudder.

“…The Guardian Sword……!”

Duke Huten was the person who was known as the Mogoru Empire's Sword of the Empire.

Although he was defeated in the Whipper Kingdom battle and was currently being held captive at Maple Castle, he was still the Empire’s pride and source of strength.

However, this old knight who was here right now held a different kind of position in the people's hearts.

The Guardian Sword.

This was a title given to the knight who has guarded both the former Emperor and the current Emperor.

He was always warm to the people, but he was also someone with an upright personality who has been loyal to the royal family for generations.

He was a highest-grade expert who was extremely weak compared to Duke Huten.

However, the citizens still called Sir Bernard the Guardian Sword.

His loyalty and upright personality that he had built up and maintained for many years made him the Empire’s pride.

“I, I don't know anymore.”

One of the citizens who was escaping put his bag down on the ground.

Seeing the gentle and upright Guardian Sword, seeing Sir Bernard here, made him unable to tell what was the truth and what was a lie.

Sir Bernard started to speak at that moment.

"Everybody stop!”

It was a deep voice that echoed throughout the area.

He was shouting with disappointment while wearing a full set of armor even though he was in his seventies.

“I received his majesty's order to leave his side and come here today.”

All of the citizens focused their gazes on Bernard.

It was a famous story.

The Emperor always kept Bernard by his side. He treasured this knight the most even though he was so old. The story about how the ill Emperor could not sleep properly if Bernard was not standing guard outside his bedroom door was famous.

“The reason for it is simple. His majesty is concerned about his citizens!”

The Emperor sent out his most trusted knight.

“Do not be fooled by that footage. Think about it for a bit.”

There were no emotions visible in the old knight’s voice as he continued to speak.

“Did the Empire point its sword toward you?”

That was why it was easier to hear him.

The citizens looked around.

They could see the destroyed walls.

They could also see the airship in the sky.

Furthermore, there were also the people from the slums that were telling them to escape.

They looked toward the airship and started to think.

‘Is that footage really real? What if it is fake?’

Uncertainty and chaos filled their minds as they could not figure out what to believe.

“Damn it!”

Rex started to frown.

He also knew of Sir Bernard, the Guardian Sword.

Bernard was also one of the few good people he knew about in the royal court.

He was the veteran knight who had given Rex some good memories during his rookie year when he was hell-bent on getting revenge.

All new knights received Sir Bernard’s warm care and teachings at least once.

‘…It is bad if Sir Bernard gets involved.’

People might really believe the Empire’s story if he joined in.

Sir Bernard’s stern voice continued on.

“In fact, who was it that destroyed the city walls during the night? Who was it that destroyed your peaceful bedtime?”

The citizens who had been tense started to lose their strength.

They flinched once more at that moment.

Dang- dang- dang-

They heard the bell again.

It happened as Sir Bernard and the Tower Master's group entered the plaza with the Alchemists’ Bell Tower.

Tap. Tap. Tap.

People looked toward the roofs of the buildings surrounding the Alchemists’ Bell Tower.

These people were standing calmly on top of these triangular roofs.

wearing white robes with the crest of a golden sun were

Cat Knight Sir Rex turned his head after feeling someone tap

you’re the people from the

of the citizens

were still hesitant

people from the Church of the Sun God who had

Knight Clopeh. He had footage of everything that happened in the Whipper Kingdom battle. The quality

Holy Knight-nims. Those

the white skeleton birds that were shouting the tenets

head toward the

in the name

words they had shouted

but be sensitive to black magic after hearing the term,

eyes of the person who was holding onto him and asking him

run out in his pajamas with only his important items and some simple

Rex was about to respond when he

“Sir Rex.”

had called

Rex turned his head.

“…Sir Bernard.”

eyes were looking

down on his lips at the old knight who was still addressing him as,

the one

that were as deep as a

no plans to fight. I do not want anyone to get

the rest of the people on

“Captain-nim.”

“Bernard-nim, you cannot do-”

actions made it so

“Can we chat?”

his hand as he

“Huh?!”

“Captain-nim!”

could say anything

Clang!

fallen

knight had dropped his

horse and slowly started to walk toward the center of the Alchemists’ Bell

people wearing white robes while standing on the roofs, the airship, and even the people on top of the Bell Tower before

the

by the pressure Bernard was

gentle pressure that somehow still gave

Rex clenched his fists.

“N-”

am not the one

is someone else who is

but they had planned for someone

you hear me? It’s me, the great and mighty

could hear the Dragon's voice. Cale told me

clenching his fists after

“…Rex.”

“Don't go.”

around him were showing him their

they should do, as well as telling him not to go

At that moment.

Clang!

sound of

“Gasp.”

who were

shield had fallen

“…Rex!”

reached toward

that his hand grabbed

Step. Step. Step.

the plaza in front of the Alchemists’ Bell Tower

Bernard, I am the one in

“Ah.”

out

of the knights behind Bernard

to come face to

“Enough.”

else. He then headed toward Rex with a gentle smile on

knight and the white-haired

old knight calmly started

will conduct an investigation regarding the contents of the

‘What?

An investigation?’

in the plaza started to quickly whisper to

Master has allowed us to do a full investigation of

The alchemist

had an

was indeed the face of the Tower

the investigation. I will personally take part as my disciple Honte's honor is on the line.

started to get

Master was saying that he was willing

toward Rex with questioning

about we take care

of this

the expressions on the faces

They looked toward the top of the Bell Tower. They were certain that Cale was in

is he

could not allow the flow to shift to the Empire

at

great. We can take care of

‘What?’

eyes opened

had accepted Bernard's

airship. All of us will withdraw

a voice speaking in Rex’s mind at that