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.

white robes with the crest of a golden sun were looking

turned his head after feeling someone

people from the footage,

one of the citizens who had been

the people were still hesitant even

the Sun God

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

the Holy Knight-nims. Those were

that were shouting

head toward the

the darkness in the name

shouted reverberated through

be sensitive to black magic after

person

out in his pajamas with

about to respond when he had to

“Sir Rex.”

had called

Rex turned his head.

“…Sir Bernard.”

old knight’s incorruptible eyes

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

you the one

were as deep as a lake of unknown

to fight. I do not want anyone to

the person wearing the Tower Master’s robe, the alchemist next to him, and the rest of the

“Captain-nim.”

“Bernard-nim, you cannot do-”

Bernard's next actions made it so everybody

“Can we chat?”

Bernard moved his hand as he

“Huh?!”

“Captain-nim!”

could

Clang!

sword had fallen

knight had dropped his sword onto the

slowly started to walk toward the center

robes while standing on the roofs, the airship, and even the people on top of the

you the

by the pressure Bernard was

somehow still gave off an aura of

Rex clenched his fists.

“N-”

not

someone else who is

they had

was at that moment. Rex! Can you hear me? It’s me, the great and

could hear the Dragon's voice. Cale

clenching his fists after Raon delivered Cale's

“…Rex.”

“Don't go.”

gathered around him were showing him

they should do, as well

At that moment.

Clang!

sound

“Gasp.”

of the people who were watching could not help but

had fallen to the

“…Rex!”

friend reached

that his hand grabbed

Step. Step. Step.

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

Bernard, I am the one

“Ah.”

out

behind Bernard shouted at the same

like you dares to come

“Enough.”

He then headed toward Rex with a gentle

and

old knight calmly started to

conduct an investigation regarding the contents of the

‘What?

An investigation?’

started to quickly whisper

has allowed us to do a full investigation of the

hood as well. The alchemist was

had an

of the Tower Master that people

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

whispers started to

real Tower Master was saying that he was

look toward

about we take care of this peacefully

of this

the expressions on the faces

expressions on the faces of the people from the slums darkened at the same time. They looked toward the top of the

he

the flow to shift

was at that

We can

‘What?’

eyes opened

accepted

All of us will withdraw

a voice speaking in Rex’s mind