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Chapter 475
Chapter 475
Chapter 475
Chapter 475: An Equal Trade
The battle between Elna and Nigel had turned into a clear-cut pattern: Elna attacked, and Nigel defended.
Against an overwhelmingly powerful opponent, there was no choice but to search for openings in their defense. It was the inevitable conclusion, and Rossarc had also come to the same realization.
However, one's defense could only last for so long.
Especially when one was already exhausted, it became even more challenging.
"Guwaaaah!"
Nigel was once again blown away by Elna's strike, unable to stand up this time.
Seeing this, the person in the black robe moved to support Nigel.
But Sieg and Sebas were already by their side.
The person in the black robe managed to avoid Sieg's surprise attack just in time, focused as they were on Alida and Theodore.
But they couldn't dodge the dagger thrown by Sebas.
With a swift motion of their sword, they managed to deflect it, but Sebas' dagger was no ordinary one.
It was a dagger with a magic-sealing charm attached to it.
Once it exploded, it would act as the trigger.
An explosion occurred near the person in the black robe, causing them to lose their balance.
Seizing this opportunity, the four of them surrounded them.
"It's over."
At this point, a comeback was impossible.
Nigel was also unable to fight back, restrained by Elna's power.
There was no glimmer of hope for a reversal.
That's how I judged the situation and spoke those words.
But it seemed that the person in the black robe didn't share the same sentiment.
"Prince Arnold, shall we make a deal?"
"A deal requires an equal standing, don't you think?"
"Indeed. You're right. So, how about this?"
With a casual swing of their arm, the person in the black robe held the Flame God in their hand.
It happened in an instant.
They probably used a magical device, but without a mechanism on the Flame God's side, they couldn't use it.
In other words...
"...You planned to retrieve it from the beginning?"
"That's right. It was always part of the plan to take it back from him."
Nigel had his own magical sword stolen, and he reached out for it, but that was all he could do.
He no longer had the power to fight.
Because of that, Elna descended next to me.
"So, now what? Are you going to be my opponent?"
"I never thought of that. Even if I were to use it, I can only produce power comparable to his. I won't engage in a battle I can't win."
Saying that, the person in the black robe averted their gaze from Elna and turned their attention to Alida and Theodore.
"I can deliver a fatal blow to one of the two exhausted individuals. Do you understand the significance, Prince Arnold?"
"...Are you trying to take me hostage politically?"
"That's correct. Isn't it problematic if you were to lose the Captain and Vice Captain of the Royal Guard, considering the delicate relationship with the Kingdom? I don't mind the consequences, but you have many comrades. You must also protect the Prince's safety."
Quite a shrewd individual.
Considering their position, Elna couldn't go all out to stop the person in the black robe.
It would involve putting her allies at risk.
The enemy had the upper hand.
"Fine. Our goal was originally to eliminate the threat in the Imperial Capital."
"Argh!? Are you serious!?"
"I am. Alida and Theodore are both important captains of the Royal Guard. I must ensure their safe return to my father."
"I won't let you do that! Leave it to me!"
"We can't take unnecessary risks. Being too greedy will lead to no good. Besides, you're already exhausted."
"Your Highness, your wisdom has saved us."
I silenced Elna and gave my orders to those around me.
"Escort Nigel back to the Imperial Capital. Also, keep an eye on the surroundings. I will return to the capital ahead of you."
After giving the instructions, I and Sebas boarded the carriage and left the scene.
"Elna will be displeased."
"It can't be helped. It's true that she couldn't take the risk at that moment, considering her inability to protect everyone. Of course, we should take care of her afterwards."
"Let's think about that later. But it seems they were aware of our plans, huh?"
"It can't be helped. It's likely that they suspected something since we were secretly doing something. If they knew Nigel was in the Imperial Capital, they could infer that I was preparing countermeasures."
In the Imperial Capital, there were various things to be done.
I would have a certain amount of information networks.
If the person in the black robe was who I thought they were, they would have planned accordingly, regardless of Nigel's success or failure.
In the end, Nigel was merely being used.
Although he was a powerful piece, if he were to rampage in the Imperial Capital, this outcome was inevitable.
"Well then, shall we go?"
Sebas threw the dagger.
That dagger wasn't intended to cause an explosion.
Its purpose was to scatter a special magical energy reaction in the surroundings.
By following that energy, we could track them even if they were teleported.
Of course, it was based on the assumption that we could also teleport.
"I leave the rest to you."
"Leave it to me."
Saying that, I put on my Silver Mask.
They can't let me escape twice.
I'll make sure they reveal their true identity.
"I wonder what kind of truth awaits us?"
Saying that, I teleported to pursue the person in the black robe.
TL's Note
End of Arc 43! Wonder what Silver is gonna do now
Also releasing this chapter early since I got something lined up in the future (I have to go outstation for work Q_Q)
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