The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 406: Duke of the Empire – First Part

Chapter 406: Duke of the Empire – First Part

Ted ran with all his might.

Haa Haaa..I have to hurry..

The soldiers who were with him halfway through are no longer around.

To lure the enemys eyes away from Ted, they split up and took a more obvious route to the Zweig Territory.

They sent Ted off while preparing for their own death.

The enemy did not seem to think that they would send a child as a messenger either and Ted hasnt been chased so far.

However, he sleeplessly ran his horse without any rest for an entire day.

Moreover, he has been doing it while looking at the map.

Is this the right way? While constantly fighting that anxious thought, Ted braved forward and endured the journey.

He is about to reach the point where he could see Deuce, the capital of the Zweig Territory.

However, the horse Ted was riding on has already reached its limit.

Gazing at the collapsed horse that cant run any further, Ted did not try to get it up.

You already did your best While thanking the horse so, Ted started running.

Still, his fatigue had already peaked.

He would never reach the city like this.

In desperation.

Ted spotted a group of knights that are taking their break.

However, what Ted is focusing on is their horse.

I have to meet..the prince!

While repeating the sentence he has been repeating to himself many times already, Ted took his eyes off the knights. He untied the horse and straddled it.

However, in a state of exhaustion, he couldnt possibly steal it unnoticed.

Hey! What are you doing! Hey, kid!

Release me! I have to meet the prince!

Caught by the knights, Ted was dragged down from the horse.

Then, a man stood in front of Ted who was still trying to struggle.

His fine clothes indicate that he is an aristocrat.

Boy, why did you try to steal my horse?

I am not stealing! I will give it back! I just need it to deliver a message to the prince!

There is no way we can just believe you right..just try telling us your story.

I dont have time for that! Let me go!

We cant let you go without understanding the circumstances! Stop making a fool of an adult! What? So you planned to sell my horse? Or were you planning to take it for yourself?

Seeing the noble astoundedly sighed at him, Teds anger welled up.

Then just like that, Ted kicked the noblemans shin.

!? What are you doing!?

I told you that you got it wrong right! I have to meet the prince! Its important! Lend me that horse!

You are still saying thatI can just treat you like a horse thief you know? Stop lying and be honest with me. I wont do anything bad to you.

Whatever! Just lend me that horse! I am a messenger!

They cant understand each other.

I have to hurry to the city and meet the prince.

That is the only thought in Teds head.

At that time, a new group joined the conversation.

What happened here?

Oh..Jurgen-sama.

The nobleman said and bowed his head.

The big man that joined them remains on horseback. This indicates how high this mans standing is.

Seeing him look down on them from above like that, something boiled up inside Ted.

What about this boy?

He is a horse thief.

A horse thief?

I already told you thats not it right! You people are always like this! You dont listen to us at all! Always looking down on us, you nobles have never listened to anything my people have to say!

O, Oi! Watch who you are talking to!

Who cares! I dont give a damn about your status! I have lives to save here! I ran desperately all this way to act as a messenger! I need a horse! I have to get to the city and meet the prince!

You are stillthat is a big lie you are selling there.

You are not going to believe me anyway right!? You people never believe anything a commoner says! I know how you people think! You never think of commoners as human beings, right!? What is so noble about you people! I want to puke! I cant feel even a speck of nobility from you people!

This brat! Enough is enough!

The knight who was holding Ted down probably thought that any more than this would be bad, so he pushed him to the ground.

However, Teds words did not stop.

You damn trash! We commoners suffer because of people like you! You have food on your table without even having to work for it while we have to starve and bow to you! That must have been pleasant right! Exploiting people like that!?

You!

Perhaps at his limit, the nobleman raised his arm.

However, Jurgen grabs that arm.

Still, Jurgens eyes stare straight into Teds.

do you have anything else to say?

what..?

Judging from your fatigue, I can see that you truly ran here desperately. So, did you run all this way here only to complain about the aristocrats?

Thats no-Theres no way thats the case right!?

We have no reason to believe your story. Especially when you are swearing at us like this. Its natural that no one would hear you out. ButI can see from your eyes that you have something that you must do. Do you have time to continue screaming at us like this?

Reminded by Jurgen, Teds mind was in intense conflict.

However, his feelings prevail over his conflicting heart.

Grinding his head on the ground, Ted asked the nobleman for help.

..please lend me a horseI need it.please help me.

Ted who is not a formal messenger has nothing to prove his identity.

The soldiers are not with him and even if they gave him their proof of identity, he would just get accused of stealing it from them.

As long as he can meet Al, he can show him the bag that he received from Mia. But to do that, he needs to get to the city. Ted decided that no matter what method he has to use, he must get himself there.

It is humiliating for him. There is also the bitterness.

However, Ted bowed to the nobleman. It was the first time he did this since he tried to ask one to save his sister.

Only this time, there is one single difference.

It is the caliber of the aristocrat in question.

Very well. Get on.

Yes!? Jurgen-sama! Do you believe him!?

I do. Its clear that he has a hatred for aristocrats. Even so, he lowered his head and begged me for help. That is not something you can do so easily to someone you hate. Besides, this boy doesnt seem like the type that would do something like that for himself. If he is going to bow his head to someone he despises then it must be for the sake of someone else.

Saying so, Jurgen reached his hand out for Ted.

However, Ted couldnt take his hand.

Even though he can ride with this noble, he still hesitates.

However.

You cant ride a nobles horse? How petty. If you want to be prideful then I suggest you take pride in something else. Dont you have someone that you wish to save? If so then get on. My horse is the best in the east. Even with a heavy person like me on its back, it can run like the wind.

damn it!

Ted takes Jurgens hand.

Jurgen easily pulled Ted up on his horse and put him in front.

We are going fast so grab on.

Eh? AH WAHH!

Just as he said, Jurgen ran his horse full speed forward.

Ted could only cling to the horse desperately as not to get shaken off.

Seeing Ted desperately grabbing on his horse, Jurgen accelerated even further.

The speed was too fast for the knights around him to catch up.

And soon, the city came into view.

However.

Oi..this place is

Its an army camp. We are cutting through it.

Are you kidding!?

Without listening to Teds protest, Jurgen accelerated straight into the army camp.

It is not uncommon for horses to run in the camp but its rare to see one galloping full speed like this.

Everyone would frown at such a thing.

However.

IM DELIVERING A MESSENGER TO HIS HIGHNESS! MAKE WAY!

Jurgens voice was like a dragons roar.

The aristocrats who were training and the knights who were maintaining their weapons opened the way in a hurry.

And naturally, every single noble and knight bowed to Jurgen as he ran past them.

Just..who are you..?

Im only your average noble. My parents are nobles and I am one since I was born. It is exactly as you said. We are not nobler than anyone else. Thats why we have to strive to be noble.

With that said, Jurgen kept running his horse toward the city gate.

However, the gate is closed.

The city gate is closed you know!?

OPEN THE GATE! A MESSENGER FOR HIS HIGHNESS IS COMING THROUGH! OPEN THE GATE!

How forceful.

Thinking so, Ted covered his ears.

With the loud shout, his ears started to act funny.

However, the loud shout did help and the gate began to rise.

However, Jurgen does not stop and wait.

Oi Oi.!

Waiting for the gate to fully open is a waste of time.

Even if you say that

Dont be afraid. If you just think about what you can do with the time you can earn here then anything is possible.

Saying so, Jurgen leans his body to the side and slides into the opening gate.

It is a gap high enough for a horse to pass through.

Ted clings to the horse but Jurgen wont be able to fully fit through it.

A moment later, Jurgen and Ted passed through the gate.

However.

O, Oi..your blood

Its only a scratch. And if its blood then you are already shedding some right.

Jurgens cheeks were slightly cut.

They barely made it through.

Even so, Ted who showed his concern for that already has scratches all over his body.

Jurgen put his hand on Teds head.

Just a little more. His Highness is in the mansion. If you shout for him then he will come. His Highness will never abandon someone in need.

With that said, Jurgen and Ted rushed toward the mansion.