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Published at 30th of November 2020 03:29:25 PM


Chapter 161

Translator: Raizu
Editor: Mirp

Chapter 161 – Tranberg Steel Battalion part 3

The Tranberg army was currently preparing to withdraw .

The General of Tranberg, Ward, was at loss for words due to the battle he was experiencing just now .

King Alvarez ordered him to not rout the Arcadia army’s rearguard… . Instead he ordered Ward to just challenge them to a duel then retreat immediately .

Despite feeling weird, the generals still obediently executed the order . None of them would oppose the king . Because for the generals and the soldiers, Alvarez’ command is absolute .

The foremost general of Tranberg was Ward, deemed to be the bravest among all others .
Alvarez gave out a mysterious order for this trusted retainer of his . Which was,

Challenge them to a one on one duel, and retreat immediately after exchanging a few clashes .

And that’s it .

[Their number might be smaller, but still take them seriously . You might even get defeated if you don’t retreat immediately . Even though they are old, those are still the steadfast gatekeepers of Archduke Schwarzer . Never let your guard down . ]

Following Alvarez’ mysterious order, Ward led his forces to face the Arcadia army’s rearguard… and shouted up a challenge to duel the army general .

[Under the command of King of Tranberg, I, Ward Dexter has come! Is there any man in Arcadia brave enough to duel me!!]

Nobody would come out to accept this challenge… he thought to himself . But as Alvarez predicted, a lone old general actually came upfront .

[Here I am, a long time retainer of the Archduke Schwarzer, Alberto Werheld . Let’s go!]

Ward was surprised . The enemy reacted just as Alvarez said . And even though the one who came out was an old general, he’s Alberto Werheld, well known in the entire continent as one of the best generals of Archduke Schwarzer .

[There is no shortage of opponents after all . En guard!!]

The man in front of him… When he faced the general who he had been hearing about since young, Ward couldn’t help but feel excited . He only realized by now that his hand is trembling .
Before serving Alvarez, Ward himself was an A rank adventurer . He’s confident that his ability would be sufficient to match this old general .

Letting a low pitched scream, Ward’s magic power enveloped his body, giving off pale glow as a result .

[Hoho, so you can strengthen yourself with magic power . Being careful, aren’t you?]

After saying so, Alberto also did the same whilst drawing out his twin swords .

Ward urged his horse forward, galloping with a terrifying speed as he brandished his spear toward Alberto’s chest . But Alberto easily parried that charge, then counterattacked with a terrifying storm-like slashes .

He’s a twin swords wielder, a rarity in the continent . The magic power overflowing from his body was nothing to be scoffed at despite his advanced age .

(So this is the famous『Schwarzer’s Twin Towers』 ! !)

Everytime they clashed, waves of magic power would scatter, raising dust all over the place .
All eyes were focused on them . No one dared to speak . Everyone watched the duel as if they had been mesmerized .

It had been only a few exchanges . But Ward was made acutely aware that the old general facing him right now was no mere old man .
Ward’s forehead was already oozing with sweats . Meanwhile, Alberto still looked calm .

(I see, he is both superior in terms of magic power and technique… a testament to his experience in the battlefield…)

Ward suppressed his excitement, raising his spear to mount another attack .

Gan Gan Gan Gan

But retreat bells were rang on both sides .

Upon hearing the signal, the two combatants lowered their stances .

[… . . I actually want to continue this duel… It’s been a long while since my chest is screaming with excitement like this . ]

[And so do I…unfortunately we have to end it here…]

Ward and Alberto laughed at each other . Their action was unlike those who were just putting their life on stakes in a duel .

[Apparently my Lord has doing something to you?]


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[Ho? I wasn’t aware about that . But let me ask you this; Is that man named Alvarez is a worthy person to serve?]

[……I believe my Lord is the best there is in the world . ]

Hearing Ward’s answer, Ward let out a hearty laugh after a brief moment of amazement .

[Hahaha, it’s good to hear that . It’s『A Hero can surely recognize other Hero』stuff, huh? I guess there is also Young Master’s strong connection with your King during their youth at play here . Makes me want to see him, your Lord I mean . ]

Alberto turned his horse around .

[See you again, Tranberg’s brave general . ]

That said, Alberto galloped back to his troops . Ward didn’t even have the chance to reply, so he simply watched the old man go .

[Ahhh, that was a good fight for an old bone like you . ]

The very first voice that greeted Alberto’s return belonged to a friend who had spent decades working alongside him . When Alberto turned his head to the source, there was Rouen standing with a smile on his face .

[That’s quite bitter for a welcome . ]

[What, that was a compliment . ]

That said, the two laughed .

Alberto joined Rouen on a chair after getting off from his horse .

[Well, it’s still a pain in the arse . Maybe I should’ve acted more like a proper grandpa next time around?]

[It’s because you’ve been keeping Julius-sama safe for years . If not for that, do you think you’ll be able to move like that at our age?]

[Who knows? Even this old body can still move if empowered with magic . Young Master will laugh at us otherwise . ]

Alberto then asked Rouen .


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[Well then? Was it a success?]

[They’re retreating . Well, we don’t have to chase them either]

Rouen chuckled when he said so .

[I just don’t understand!!]

Ward was complaining to Alvarez .

[We have the advantage, but why do we have to retreat after just a single bout?]

Alvarez inspected the faces of his generals . All of them looked dissatisfied .

[Your Excellency! We…]

[Enough . ]

Alvarez raised his voice . In response to that, everyone immediately turned silent . The chaotic scene earlier had disappeared like it was but a mere dream .

Wallace found the situation interesting .
Alvarez’ authority can be compared to that of someone like the『Thunder Emperor』Sephiros already .

Even Ward, who bravely complained earlier… unconsciously stepped back .

[If I said we retreat, then we retreat . There are no other alternatives . Everyone, please make the preparation . ]

[Please wait a moment!!]

Ward raised his voice, as if he had resolved himself .

[Did Your Excellency command this retreat… because of a secret agreement with the Schwarzers??]

Alvarez raised his eyebrow to Ward’s question .


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[Earlier, when I was facing off against sir Alberto, he mentioned Your Excellency connection with a certain『young master』 . ]

This was a first for everyone else to hear it . They looked on with interest .

[Your Excellency…who is this『young master』he was talking about??]

[… . . my benefactor, and steadfast ally . Also… . . ]

Alvarez took a breather before continuing .

[Also… . . the only man in this world that I would be willing to offer my sword to . ]

Alvarez grinned as he said so .

[Of course, if we meet again in the future… there is no knowing whether we’ll be allies or enemies . But… we will definitely meet again in the battlefield . And I’m looking forward to that . ]

With that story ended, Alvarez got up from his chair and repeated his instruction .

[Alright, the storytime is over . Prepare for our retreat . ]

Alvarez left the council afterward . Wallace followed him from behind .

The generals soon stood back up, returning to their posts .

Only one remained . Ward… . .

I couldn’t move for a while there .

『A Hero can surely recognize other Hero』

Alberto’s words were still fresh in his head .

And yet, Alvarez whom he worshipped like a God actually said that .

He simply couldn’t believe it… . .

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