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 looking

head after feeling

people from the footage,

of the citizens who had

that the people were still hesitant

Sun God who had been fighting against the golems,

happened in the Whipper Kingdom

skeleton birds and the Holy Knight-nims. Those were

the white skeleton birds that were shouting the tenets of the Church of the Sun

head toward the

obliterate the darkness in the

had shouted reverberated through

sensitive to black magic after

eyes of the person who was

out in his pajamas

respond when

“Sir Rex.”

called his

Rex turned his head.

“…Sir Bernard.”

old knight’s incorruptible eyes were looking

knight who was still addressing him as, ‘sir,’ unlike

the one in

a lake

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

to him, and the rest of the people on the Empire's side all flinch. This was especially true for the knights

“Captain-nim.”

“Bernard-nim, you cannot do-”

actions made it so everybody

“Can we chat?”

Bernard moved his hand

“Huh?!”

“Captain-nim!”

could say

Clang!

sword had fallen to the

dropped his

started to walk toward the center of the

the citizens nearby, the people wearing white robes while standing on the roofs,

you the

by the pressure

a gentle pressure that somehow still gave off an aura

Rex clenched his fists.

“N-”

not the one

is someone else who is

had planned for

that moment. Rex! Can you hear me? It’s me,

hear the Dragon's voice. Cale told me to tell

fists after

“…Rex.”

“Don't go.”

who had gathered around him were showing

be asking what they should do, as well as

At that moment.

Clang!

another sound

“Gasp.”

who were watching

shield had fallen to the

“…Rex!”

friend reached toward

that his hand grabbed was the

Step. Step. Step.

plaza in front of the Alchemists’ Bell Tower unarmed. He was then face to face

Bernard, I am the one

“Ah.”

let out

knights behind Bernard shouted at the same

you dares to come face to face

“Enough.”

the knight from saying anything else. He then headed toward

and the white-haired old

old knight calmly

an investigation regarding the contents of

‘What?

An investigation?’

to quickly whisper to

allowed us to do a full investigation

his hood at that moment. The alchemist to his left removed his hood as well. The alchemist was an average-looking middle-aged man. The middle-aged alchemist looked toward the

had an

indeed the face of the Tower Master that people

will allow the investigation. I will personally take part as my disciple Honte's honor

started

he was willing to resolve

started to look toward Rex with questioning

we take

care of this

the expressions on the faces

time. They looked toward the top of the Bell

is he not doing

flow to shift to the

at that

sounds great. We can take care

‘What?’

friends’ eyes

had accepted

the airship. All of us will

speaking in Rex’s mind at that