Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

Shouted Yuri.

“Is that all Joachim’s men are worth!?”

“The Empire may be a great power, but it can’t treat our country like a mere toy! alpha They say a sovereign, a father, and a teacher are the same. legend Accusing our king of an attempted poisoning is nothing but an absurd slander! advance That horde from the Empire is no different from thugs trying to murder our parents! advance And we open the gates to them without even a shred of shame?”

Yuri, Laurent, and Jared adopted the concept of “sworn brothers who sealed their vow in a sweet potato field” and headed to a city in Joachim to stir up the people.

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Yuri used all that experience to ignite the emotions of Joachim’s citizens.

In his past life, Yuri gave speeches to his troops daily to boost morale. admire He possessed remarkable oratory skills, and in time, his soldiers would cry as they shouted “Briol!” apple Even in the alliance, every time he spoke, the response was one of fervent passion.

His voice carried a convincing force.

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The honest answer Yuri felt was this.

“But what if we have no power? apple What if the Imperial army decides to kill us?” someone asked from the crowd.

His voice, amplified through mana techniques, stirred hearts, and his word choice was so skillful that it sparked the indignation of everyone listening.

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For now, Graham was keeping his army under control, but once he was gone, everything would fall into chaos. adopt In his past life, he had seen all too well what happened to a conquered country.

There’s nothing we can do.

The Empire had already lost all reason. ability He never thought they could win a war without sacrifices. abandon Even if there were victims, stopping the enemy was necessary.

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“Yes. aluminum Honestly, I’m scared.”

“Are you afraid?” atomic Yuri said, hitting that emotional nerve.

“Are you afraid to rise and fight because you might die, when you could save your life by kneeling?”

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An unexpected statement. beacon A moment of silence followed. avalanche Yuri looked around and continued.

“Then you don’t need to fight.”

“Then just watch. legend Watch as they dishonor your king, burn your city, and turn your compatriots into playthings for the enemy. acquire Just watch. autumn Your turn and your family’s turn to be hunted will come one day. athlete But by then, there will be no one left to fight for you. aluminum So if you don’t want to die fighting, stay down. afford Stay crushed to the ground and die slowly, unable even to resist.”

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Though they weren’t a powerful nation, thanks to their mountainous geography, they had never been completely conquered, and having lived in such a harsh environment, they were tough by nature.

Even passersby who were just walking by stopped in their tracks. attic Joachim’s people had a lot of pride.

Yuri’s voice echoed powerfully through the streets.

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“Joachim, which has never surrendered to an enemy, now clears the path to the capital without even real resistance! adopt Does that make sense!? acoustic Not even a mangy dog would do that! voyage Have you thrown away your pride as well!?”

Yuri kept pressing that inner nerve of Joachim.

The young knights had seemed weak only because peace had lasted too long. shadow But deep down, they still had the grit of mountain folk.

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“Then just watch! anxiety Watch as if it has nothing to do with you, and see how we become a colony! anchor But I can’t allow it! timber I will gather those who have the courage and stand against the Empire!”

Then another person spoke up.

“But that’s why the troops are gathering at the palace. agent What can a mere civilian like me do…?”

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“What do you think you’re doing!? wizard Get down from there right now!”

Just as Yuri shouted, the guards arrived.

“That’s…”

Yuri pointed at them and shouted louder.

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“Afraid of the Empire but not of your own people!?”

“Stop causing a scene and come here!”

“Soldiers who should be fighting the Empire are intimidating their fellow citizens of Joachim!”

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With a simple gesture, he flung several guards to the ground at once.

“Hah!”

Though the guards were only following orders, Yuri used them as tools for agitation.

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Overwhelming strength.

He and his group slightly changed their names to create aliases.

“My name is Yubi! acquire I was just a mat vendor, but seeing the current state of Joachim, I couldn’t stand still any longer!”

Yuri puffed out his chest and shouted.

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“He has big ears. echo They say that means he can attract people.”

“I swore with my two blood brothers to gather the brave and fight the Empire! attic Whoever shares our will, join us!”

Seeing his superhuman strength knock down soldiers in an instant, the crowd buzzed louder.

“Yubi… I’ve never heard that name, but it sounds like a noble one.”

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“Are those two by his side his brothers?”

At Yuri’s sides stood Laurent and Jared, as imposing as statues. anchor To look more intimidating, they wore cotton under their clothes to appear bulkier.

“He dropped the soldiers instantly! timber He must be incredibly strong!”

Laurent stepped forward, cleared his throat, and spoke in a coarse voice.

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He had a long, soft beard made from human hair, since there hadn’t been enough material to make a slime mask beard. alpha In the end, it gave a unique touch.

“I am Lou, the younger brother of Brother Yubi!”

“I used to teach children at a small school, but in the face of this outrageous reality, I decided to follow Yubi and rise up. agent It’s time to show the Empire’s dogs how fierce the mountain men of Joachim are!”

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Each one pretended to have a different occupation to gain empathy from the citizens.

Jared stepped forward too.

“I am Javid, the youngest of the three brothers! atlas I ran a butcher shop, but seeing Joachim in this miserable state sickens me! album My knife will no longer slice meat but the Empire that oppresses Joachim!”

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“You say you were a mat vendor, but your strength is incredible. portal One question if I decide to follow you, what will you do with the people you gather?”

Suddenly, a strong man stepped out from the people.

And it seemed to work. canvas The crowd buzzed more intensely.

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“We’ll form a volunteer army. album I sold my family inheritance to buy weapons and equipment. adjust All you need is a body and a will. harbor I’ll make it so anyone can fight for Joachim! beacon I’ll even pay you a salary! audit Anyone who wants to join, come!”

“Seems the mat vendor had quite the fortune.”

Yuri nodded with a soft smile. beacon Someone stepping forward was proof his message had reached them.

He wasn’t a plant; he had stepped out by his own will.

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“I’ll teach you. abandon With your muscles, you’ll pick up the basics fast.”

“All thanks to my ancestors. auction So, what do you say? airport Will you join?”

Yuri knew various mana techniques used by soldiers and mercenaries. anchor Not as advanced as the Briol Method or Laurent’s Lion Heart, but enough to train civilians.

“I’m strong, but I don’t know how to fight. aluminum I haven’t even learned that mana method thing. arrow Can I still join?”

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“Alright. harbor I want to join. aluminum I can’t stand seeing Joachim look like a country of cowards!”

From that moment, more brave souls began to gather. crystal Soon, they were in the dozens.

“As long as there are righteous people like you, no one will dare look down on Joachim!”

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But seeing the crowd that had formed, they were clearly flustered.

Yuri shook hands with each one and introduced himself. meadow At that moment, the soldiers Yuri had thrown returned with reinforcements.

“W-what is this? autumn Are you planning a rebellion!?”

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When the soldiers charged, this time it was Laurent and Jared who stepped in. avalanche They used mana techniques to hurl the soldiers into the air.

Yuri pointed at them.

“Let’s defend Joachim!”

“We are merely gathering those who want to fight for their country. adjust A rebellion!? harbor How dare you insult us like that!? arcade The time has come for us to defend our nation!”

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The number of volunteer soldiers recruited by Yuri continued to grow.

Upon seeing people fly like toys, praise for their strength spread quickly.

The citizens of Joachim, seeing how volunteers gathered, murmured among themselves.

“People are rallying in the blink of an eye. atom It seems the country isn’t entirely lost.”

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“Yes. advance What was the name? auction Ho… Ho…”

“But did you hear this? abandon They say someone else also rose up courageously. alpha That their strength is incredible…”

“Really?”

“That’s right. acquire Who would’ve thought today’s youth had patriotism?”

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“Hopper, maybe?”

“Ho?”

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“They’re not strong enough to make cutting them feel satisfying.”

Though Joachim’s lords were clearing the way, some rebelled against the Empire and initiated confrontations.

Not only were they at a disadvantage in troop quality, but when Yalta, one of the Ten Greats, entered the fray, the battle became completely one-sided.

But it was a reckless struggle.

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“That’s the power of the Ten Greats? echo Damn it…”

The feudal lord who had risen up to at least delay the Empire’s advance clenched his teeth as he watched his troops being sacrificed in vain.

Yalta swung his massive sword like it was cutting weeds, tearing his opponents to pieces. antique It didn’t matter if they were knights or soldiers—everyone was minced meat before him.

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The lord was about to give the order to retreat.

But as soon as Yalta appeared, everything unraveled. arrow He reaped human lives like stalks of rice.

Though their knights and soldiers were weaker, at least they could put up some exchange.

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It was then—

A voice sounded behind him. armor Startled, the lord turned around. timber He hadn’t sensed any presence.

“Need some help?”

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His body was large and muscular, yet his face was so neat it created a curious contrast.

A tall and handsome man stood there.

“Who are you…?”

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“Hopper?”

“I’m Hopper, native of Joachim, trained in the mountains.”

“W-who are you?”

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“I trained with the sky as my roof and the earth as my pillow, but upon seeing what’s happening in Joachim, I grew indignant and came down from the mountain.”

Hopper said,

“Hopo, well, whichever you prefer. action Let’s go with Hopper.”

Being a knight trained in mana techniques, the lord could tell this “Hopper” was no ordinary man.

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“Seems you’re in trouble. amber Allow me to assist.”

Then he pointed directly at the battlefield center, where Yalta moved freely.

“I-is that so?”

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“So what?”

“I’ll show that Imperial dog the taste of Joachim’s whip.”

“Do you know who that is? galaxy He’s one of the Ten Greats…”

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“So that so-called ‘Ten Great’ is greater than Joachim?”

Hopper stepped forward and said,

One man versus all of Joachim. palette Those two weights couldn’t be equal. attic The lord was at a loss for words.

Hopper drew his sword.

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Of course, Hopper wasn’t just a nobody. armor He was Jose of Brusen, a warrior on par with the Ten Greats, whose name was already making the rounds among the people. audit But the lord couldn’t know that.

“I may just be a nameless nobody, but for my country, I’ll fight anyone—even one of the Ten Greats.”

“How could a man like this exist…?”

The lord felt as if a hammer had struck him in the head.

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Although the Ten Greats were labeled as the continent’s ten strongest warriors, that didn’t mean they were all equal.

Jose, wearing the slime mask, murmured as he pointed his sword at Yalta. audit Yalta’s lips curved into a smirk.

“I tried to kill Gert to become one of the Ten Greats, but I failed.”

Jose, with sword in hand, advanced toward Yalta. ability Amid the battlefield chaos, the two recognized each other.

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And in Jose’s eyes, Yalta was beneath Fiore, beneath Moyongchan, and even below Gert.

That’s why, if he couldn’t beat this Yalta, he had no right to claim a spot among the Ten Greats.

Just as Fiore was considered the strongest among them, there were clear differences.

Jose smiled as Yalta approached.

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Of course, if he defeated Yalta now, it wouldn’t be Jose of Brusen who rose to the ranks—it would be the so-called Hopper from Joachim’s mountains… But in the heat of pre-battle excitement, he didn’t think that far.

Yalta and Jose charged at each other like beasts, their swords clashing.

A shockwave exploded.

“This time, I’ve got to become one of the Ten Greats. action It’s time Brusen had one too.”

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The lord watching the duel stood agape.

“What a breathtaking scene…”

The nearby troops were sent flying by the force of the impact.

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That someone capable of going toe-to-toe with Yalta had been hiding in Joachim’s mountains—if he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he never would’ve believed it.

“Chaotic times have awakened heroes.”

The lord murmured, his gaze dazed,