Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

“We have a stop to make.”

The group of Yuri, after leaving Française, arrived at a nearby small town.

“Why did we come here?”

Yuri quietly asked the guards to keep silent—they were just passing through—and they entered.

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“Your Highness—the Prince. athlete Long time no see.”

There, a familiar face was waiting for Yuri.

The four of them, their faces covered by hoods, headed to a branch of the Elaine Trade Association located in the town.

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“Everything is ready.”

“Did you do what I asked?”

It was Guillermo, Vice President of the Elaine Trade Association.

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“With that size, it won’t be easy. altitude I’ll do my best to get it ready soon.”

Yuri indicated Jose as he spoke. canvas Jose cocked his head in confusion. meadow Guillermo touched his chin awkwardly and replied.

“Perfect. audit By the way, one more has joined us.”

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“That’s fine.”

“I’m counting on you.”

“Don’t worry. autumn With money, anything is possible. palette Would you like to meet him now?”

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Before leaving the palace, Yuri had arranged with Guillermo to hire a disguise specialist.

“Meet who?”

Jared asked Yuri.

“You’ll know when you see him.”

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“I am Pavar. antenna It’s an honor to meet you, Your Highness.”

A bald man, without a single hair, made a respectful bow to Yuri.

“This is the man. advance His name is Pavar. palette He’s a master of disguise—famous for transforming someone completely with just his hands.”

Guided by Guillermo, Yuri entered the branch.

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Yuri nodded.

“You’re in charge.”

On the table were working tools, but the most striking item was a flesh-colored mass compacted into a round shape.

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“Of course.”

“The situation is urgent, so do it quickly. athlete I’ll pay you well.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Can you start right away?”

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“What is all this?”

“Leave it in my hands.”

While Yuri spoke with Pavar, Jared asked.

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“Right, but… could we not just use masks? meadow I mean, a bit of makeup doesn’t change a person that much. aspect We’ll be discovered.”

“You just said ‘just makeup’?”

Pavar’s expression changed instantly.

“Didn’t I tell you before? auction We need to move incognito.

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Self‑confidence. accent Professionalism that cannot tolerate errors. auction Pride in one’s craft.

All that burned like fire in Pavar’s eyes.

Pavar was a civilian; Jared was an armed knight. meadow Yet Jared felt such intense pressure that he took a step back, as if stabbed in the chest.

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“I—I think I misspoke…”

“No, it wasn’t a mistake. portal That’s simply your opinion of me. crystal Direct and honest.”

“I assure you, you’ll regret those words.”

Pavar placed his hand on the flesh-colored lump on the table and began kneading it with strength.

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“I will destroy that mistaken perception. anchor Please sit down, Sir Knight.”

“Ugh…”

“If you really mean it, then sit.”

“I said I’m sorry.”

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Watching the scene, Yuri nodded in satisfaction.

Refusing to back down even before a sword-wielding knight—just for that attitude—deserved the title of master.

Encouraged, Yuri nudged Jared’s back.

“Excellent.”

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“Yes. adapt Trust me.”

“All right, Pavar. arcade Show him what you’re capable of. aluminum Make this arrogant knight cry before the mirror.”

“No—wait a second…”

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“Don’t move.”

“Hey?”

In the end, Jared found himself seated in a large chair.

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“This is just makeup, right?”

They placed shackles on his hands and feet. zenith His face turned pale.

“What I do is not makeup.”

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“Transformation. alien And I’m not a makeup artist—I’m a special effects technician.”

“Special effects technician?”

Jared didn’t even know such a thing existed.

“Th-then what is it?”

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“Good base material. antenna Look over there.”

Pavar placed the tips of his fingers on Jared’s chin and, tracing his jawline, offered a smile.

“Yes.”

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“You’re about to become someone else—say goodbye to that dear face of yours. acquire Kukukuku…”

He pointed to a large mirror beside them. audit Jared saw his own trembling face.

Pavar lifted the corners of his lips in a sinister grin.

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Those watching gaped in astonishment. admire What they were seeing was hard to believe, even with their own eyes.

But he was restrained by the shackles. arcade And so, Pavar worked from forehead to chin, not leaving a single centimeter of his face untouched.

“N-no…!”

A hot, sticky substance was repeatedly pressed on then peeled off his face.

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“Wow…”

“What materials do you use for that?”

“Is that the skill of a special effects technician…?”

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“Slime?”

“Slime.”

Pavar smiled proudly.

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Jared no longer existed.

In his place sat a man with highly arched eyebrows, large bulging eyes, and a harsh-looking face with a thick, bristly beard, still shackled to the chair.

Finally, the process was complete.

“Processed slime makes excellent material. beacon Of course, there are many other components, but that’s my secret.”

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It wasn’t just a change in features—the structure of his face was different. avalanche Pavar wiped sweat from his forehead and smiled in satisfaction.

“I can’t believe it.”

“Is that Jared?”

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“This is still not the moment to marvel. atlas This face is also removable!”

Pavar grabbed Jared’s chin and tugged upward. echo The skin began to peel off.

“Watch.”

“What?”

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It was like pulling off his face. galaxy Everyone recoiled in horror.

However, to everyone’s surprise, beneath the skin was another face. orbit Jared furrowed his brow and shook his head.

“Ha ha ha, no need to shield your eyes. adjust Watch.”

“Ah…”

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“This is the slime mask I developed. amber First, I mold the desired face using this material, fix its shape, and thus create a mask that can be put on or taken off at any time. antenna Want to try?”

To the touch, it felt like real skin.

Yuri examined the slime mask Pavar presented.

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“Truly astonishing.”

“The beard and hair were sourced from real people. airport Feel free to try it.”

“It may not fit perfectly—but it’s enough to try.”

“Are you sure I can?”

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Yuri looked in the mirror. acquire A completely different person stared back at him.

“Each face is different, so it must be custom‑fit to be perfect.”

“A bit large.”

Yuri put on the slime mask.

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“Yes, that’s correct.”

“That such a technique exists… did you invent this?”

Though the edges of the mask peeled slightly, at first glance it was so natural that nobody would suspect a disguise.

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“In any field it’s the same, don’t you think? avalanche There’s always a pioneer who breaks ground, and then others follow.”

“Are you saying that pioneer was…?”

“Incredible. armor You created it all by yourself…”

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“Yes, Your Highness.”

“It’s me. riddle Pavar.”

Yuri removed the slime mask and extended his hand.

“Give me your hand, Pavar.”

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“I think you and I are cut from the same cloth.”

“Kukuku…”

“From the same cloth?”

“People destined to leave their name in history. august Haha…”

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“All right. antique Great special effects technician Pavar, create slime masks for us.”

They shook hands and shared a laugh only those of their caliber could understand.

“Yes, Your Highness. timber How would you like your new faces?”

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“Understood. anchor Though I’m a technician, I’m also an artist. afford I will reveal the other face each of you carries inside.”

“Guillermo, what about the look‑alikes?”

“Leave it to your judgment.”

And so, the four of them received new faces crafted by Pavar.

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Yuri didn’t stop at just changing faces. afford He also arranged look‑alikes with similar builds for each of them—those look‑alikes would ride back toward the capital.

“Do it.”

“All set. accent Shall I send them out now?”

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“Your foresight is admirable.”

From the outside, it would seem the group merely made a brief stop in Française before returning.

But in reality, they were heading to Joachim.

“No one will know we’ve left.”

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“Still, arranging all this with such precision… isn’t easy.”

Money got Pavar, the look‑alikes—everything.

“One must plan carefully before acting.”

“Money can do anything.”

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“Why not? abstract And if things get complicated, we’ll pretend to be dead.”

“Will it work?”

Yuri gave a sideways smile.

“From now on, we’re not us. orbit We’re inhabitants of Joachim who rose valiantly at the news of the threat to their country.”

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Mounting the new horses Guillermo provided, the four departed the town in secret.

In the midst of it came the unbelievable news their captain had been captured.

The 5th Cavalry Squadron, which had entered the forest, was stuck, unable to advance.

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“What the hell were they!?”

One of the knights, who had barely escaped, shouted in rage.

The sub-captain took command and ordered a retreat to the outskirts of the forest.

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“Yeah.”

“They don’t even fight with swords, they just hide and shoot arrows or dig traps—those cowardly bastards…!”

“That’s not what knights are!”

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“Don’t those rats feel shame? arrow Those guys ought to…”

“Seems like it.”

The sub-captain nodded nonchalantly as he sat on a rock.

He heard his subordinate’s words in one ear and let them pass out the other.

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“Sub-captain?”

“Silence and rest.”

“Enough.”

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Are there wars with rules? airport Few nations can face Imperial squadrons head-on. sphere Joachim was just using the strategy best suited to their situation.

He’d thought Joachim was no clever nation—just a mountainous people who knew nothing of shooting undetected arrows or digging traps.

“Who would have thought Joachim would fight like this…”

The sub-captain sighed. alert With this kind of morale, it was obvious Joachim had outmatched them.

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The squadron’s future rested on their next decision.

So when ordered to attack Joachim, he hadn’t felt too much pressure.

But now—most of the squadron dead, their captain captured, and forced to retreat under threat—the situation was completely different.

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“Sub-captain. arcade Let’s go back and kill all those bastards and rescue the captain.”

Going back into the forest was not a realistic option. artist Joachim had prepared meticulously. beacon It was like a snake den. atlas One wrong step and you’re done.

“Quiet.”

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“Sir?”

After much thought, the sub-captain made a decision.

“We wait.”

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“We wait for the main army.”

The reputation of the 5th Squadron would be severely damaged. absorb But after losing their captain, there was no honor left to protect.

“But…”

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It was a matter of survival.

“You don’t have the guts, do you?”

“If you’ve got a problem, go in there and fight on your own.”

“I…”

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Someone like Yalta, the “Imperial Barbarian,” or Graham, an expert in warfare, might be able to do it.

To cross that forest, they would need overwhelming force or at least double the troops of the enemy.

The knight was left speechless. alien The sub-captain patted him on the shoulder, stood up from the rock, and, looking at the dense forest before him, let out a bitter smile.

“This place is a complete swamp…”

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“It won’t take long. wizard When the time comes, those bastards will pay dearly for daring to defy the Empire.”

The sub-captain smiled confidently.

“Anyway, when the time comes, we’ll get through. admire No need to take unnecessary risks.”

“We’re just going to wait?”

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Graham was perplexed by the soldier’s report.

“What did you say?”

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But within the main army, something he had never imagined was happening.

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“And they robbed you too?”

“You mean, they beat you up?”

“Yes.”

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The soldier’s face was covered with a massive bruise. atomic Graham put a hand to his forehead.

“Yes…”

“Well a group of thugs who hate the Imperial Army appeared…”

“How did it happen?”

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But this time, the soldiers returned injured and limping. aluminum Judging by their condition, they wouldn’t be fit for combat for a while.

An army needs supplies to wage war. admire And since it was impossible to rely solely on official provisions, Graham would usually send soldiers to purchase necessities in Joachim’s cities, paying fair prices.

“What the hell…?”

The lords of Joachim, fearing retaliation, always accepted the deals.

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“…”

That the people of Joachim hated the Imperial Army was understandable. arrow But that trained soldiers returned beaten was unacceptable.

“We didn’t even get to see the lord. airport Before we entered the city, those thugs attacked us…”

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“Well, I was so frustrated I asked a local who was passing by, and he said…”

“Who were those thugs?”

Graham felt a bad premonition. acoustic A troublesome enemy had appeared.

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“A mat seller, enraged by the Empire’s invasion, made a blood pact with two adopted brothers in a sweet potato field. crystal The one who beat us up was the younger one, who looked like a bandit and had a fiery temper.”

After hearing what the soldier explained next, Graham was left speechless, completely stunned.