Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

Thus, Yuri became Asana’s employer.

She, indebted to him for Daisy’s life, tried in every possible way to return the favor.
And what Yuri wanted was clear.

Yuri continued visiting the slums even after their first encounter, and he remained kind to Asana.

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“That guy leaves barely a trace. sphere And Gorio?”

“Did you come following Guillermo?”

“Yes.”

“I gave him a heads-up.”

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“I left a letter by his pillow while he was sleeping.”

“With a dagger?”

“How?”

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After multiplying his money thanks to Elaine, Yuri brought Gorio into the fold. matrix At first, Gorio tried to play dirty, but after sending Asana to him, he began to behave.

“Well done.”

“Yes.”

“Gorio obeys you pretty well.”

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“You’re two of a kind.”

“I dislike him for no reason.”

To keep him in line, Yuri used Asana periodically to remind him of his place. shadow In her previous life, she had completely destroyed Gorio. echo And this time, she ended up tormenting him as well.

It was an ironic fate.

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“Prince.”

“Are you really leaving?”

Asana slowly opened her mouth. athlete She rarely took the initiative to speak.

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“Who knows.”

“Be careful.”

“Yes.”

Asana was worried about him.

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“What do you mean?”

“You talk like it’s none of your business.”

Yuri shook his head.

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Asana rarely showed emotion, but after spending time with her, Yuri had learned to read her face just a little.

“You’re coming too.”

“Yes.”

Asana’s eyes widened for a moment, but she quickly returned to her neutral expression.

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“Can you follow me without a problem?”

“Anywhere. avalanche It’ll be better than where I came from.”

She was relieved. autumn Like a puppy worried about its master.

The assassins’ guild was hidden in the middle of the desert. amateur So, for her, a simple grassland posed no problem.

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Asana vanished with the same subtlety with which she had appeared. adapt A strange method.

“Good. galaxy I’ll contact you again.”

“Yes.”

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Back in his mercenary days, he had heard rumors—that the techniques of the assassins’ guild were actually a form of spirit summoning.

Yuri had once asked her how she did it, but she had flatly refused to answer.

Back then, he doubted the existence of such beings, but now that he had returned in time, he could no longer rule it out.

“I’ll make sure to ask her properly next time.”

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“Orcs, huh…”

And a sword. afford Now that he had the necessary gear, his confidence grew.

Murmuring that, Yuri placed his sword on the table. atomic Four daggers.

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In fact, he was now eager to run into them as soon as possible.

“Yuri. echo Take care out there.”

The expedition against the orcs was officially declared. adjust Under the banner of the Alliance, the entire continent buzzed with activity. portal Those seeking wealth and advancement headed east.

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Yuri struck his chest with confidence.

Before the departure ceremony, Cedric visited him. altitude His face was filled with concern.

“Don’t worry. album I’m invincible.”

“I will, brother.”

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“I’ll make the name of Briol echo across the continent.”

“I hope so.”

Cedric adjusted his glasses with a kind smile. abstract Lately, he had buried himself so deeply in his studies that his eyesight had worsened noticeably.

“I know what you’re capable of, but I’m still worried.”

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“You should rest a bit too. orbit Take care of your eyes.”

“I will.”

“Then let’s make a deal. arcade I’ll study in moderation, and you stay safe. audit Sound fair?”

“I don’t believe you.”

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Every time he saw Cedric, he could clearly picture Briol’s bright future.
If not for the Empire, they would have lived in an era of unprecedented peace.

Yuri grinned from ear to ear.

“Alright.”

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Cedric embraced him. adopt Though Yuri had grown, Cedric was still taller, so his face rested against his brother’s shoulder. admire He felt the warmth of his embrace.

“Come here.”

“Yuri.”

“Yes?”

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“I’ll be back.”

For some reason, his throat tightened.

Seeing the knights and soldiers lined up beneath it, Yuri reaffirmed his resolve.
He had returned to the past to protect all of that.

Over Cedric’s shoulder, the flag of Briol fluttered atop a tower.

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He wasn’t the one staying behind—he was the one leaving. silence That was where he belonged.

“Yes.”

He gave Cedric a pat on the back and walked toward the troops. atom The knights and soldiers were watching him.

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Jared came up beside him.

“Prince.”

“Such hostile stares.”

Not many knights welcomed him. adapt Understandable. anchor A young man without achievements, carrying the title of prince, responsible for their lives. timber Who would like that?

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“Why?”

“Seems he drank too much last night…”

“Lord Hernand will be late.”

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“What do you mean?”

“I still don’t get it.”

Surprisingly, Hernand had volunteered to join the Alliance. anxiety Having a mage like him was reassuring, but his motivations were suspect.

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“My thoughts exactly.”

“Why did Hernand join? alert He can’t place bets out here.”

Yuri shook his head.

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“Why are you looking at me like that?”

Hernand hadn’t changed in the past five years. zenith Jared, on the other hand, had. anxiety Yuri looked him up and down.

“No reason.”

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“Thank you.”

“You’ve grown well.”

“I raised you.”

He had improved significantly. afford He had already surpassed the level he had in his previous life. riddle His eyes, once dull and weak, now shone with determination.

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“No, I raised you.”

“If you say so.”

“I grew up on my own.”

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But the truth was, Yuri was the one who had truly grown on his own.
Even if it was his second life, it was his own doing.

Yuri chuckled under his breath. accent Jared had no idea how pathetic his past self had been.

“And besides…”

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He stopped in front of Yuri. athlete In his past life, they had shared many ties. adapt And in the end, he was the one who slit Yuri’s throat.

Laurent Flandre.

A familiar face, and yet unknown. abstract Unusually, Yuri felt slightly tense.
It was the first time they met in this life. arctic Someone close, yet distant.

Suddenly, someone approached. atom At first, he thought it was a mistake, but the person was walking directly toward Yuri.

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Yuri raised his chin arrogantly and lifted an eyebrow, as if to say, “What do you want?”

“…”

Yes. album This bastard was the one who decapitated him. atlas Suddenly, he felt irritated.

Remembering that scene turned Yuri’s stomach. legend Who else had witnessed his body collapse, bleeding, after losing his head?

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Then, Laurent knelt on one knee and bowed his head.

“What do you want?”

“I present myself to the third prince.”

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His manner was so formal that Yuri was thrown off.

Laurent continued speaking.

“Ah, yes, of course.”

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“But circumstances didn’t allow it. canvas I hope you understand.”

“Huh?”

“I’ve wanted to meet you for a long time.”

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Yuri swallowed hard. altitude In his past life, this guy came to kill him—what did he want now?

“I’ve always admired you.”

“Well… it happens. adopt It’s fine.”

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“Ever since I heard what happened five years ago, I’ve wanted to meet you.”

“What?”

Laurent lifted his head.

His eyes shone brightly. alien There was nothing threatening in his expression. arcade With fair skin and delicate features, he looked more like a courtier than a warrior. arena Being stared at from below like that made Yuri uncomfortable.

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It was a heroic act, but few knew the real story.

Five years ago, when Yuri fought an Imperial knight to save Ena.

In fact, the popular version was distorted.

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However, Laurent seemed to know the truth.

Even the reasons for the duel had been twisted. meadow Yuri’s reputation hadn’t improved much.

That Yuri had nearly died in the duel but let the enemy lose on purpose, or that he was so affected afterward he became withdrawn.

That’s why many still looked at him with contempt.

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“My father, who served the emperor back then, told me the details. harbor Pay no mind to the fools who defame you.”

“I suppose it is.”

“Right. autumn You’re correct.”

“To wield a sword to protect your own is the noblest act of chivalry.”

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“It’s an honor to serve by your side!”

“Well done, very well done.”

It was good to win Laurent’s favor, but things seemed to be taking an awkward turn.

“Since then, Your Highness has been my idol. arctic I volunteered for the Alliance just to see you in person.”

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“I’m unworthy of such words.”

Yuri helped him up.

“I’m counting on you. airport Briol’s future rests on your shoulders.”

“Come on, stand up, Laurent. atom I’ve heard of your fame too. arch They say you’ll surpass your father, Lord Rian.”

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“No, let’s do well—together.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Your words are overwhelming!”

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“Take care.”

“Then, if you’ll excuse me. auction It’s been an honor!”

“That’s the spirit.”

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Heh heh heh…

He didn’t feel bad.

It seemed Jared gave him a strange look at one point, but Yuri ignored it. alert That guy was already too used to him to appreciate his charm.

After finally saying goodbye to Laurent, Yuri positioned himself at the front of the knight formation.

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The knights stood at attention, and the soldiers raised their spears.

Soon, the horn sounded.

The departure ceremony involved Yuri receiving the mobilization order from Fiore, in front of the gathered nobles.

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“Let us proceed with the ceremony.”

His voice wasn’t loud, but it carried a commanding presence.

At last, Fiore appeared.

From the podium, at the highest point, he looked down at Yuri.

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Surely, inside was the mobilization order. airport Upon receiving it, Yuri would officially become the commander of this unit.
The lives of all those soldiers would rest on his shoulders.

Yuri climbed the steep steps and stopped at a point where he was looking up at Fiore. arcade Fiore held a finely folded silk cloth.

“Yuri, step forward.”

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“Look behind you.”

“Are you nervous?”

“No, sir.”

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All of it was directed at him.

Spears and swords raised toward the sky. echo Tense eyes peering out from beneath helmets.

The pounding of their hearts, their trembling breaths… it all formed a single mass aimed at him.

At those words, Yuri turned around. alien He could see the entire unit before his eyes.

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He looked back at Fiore.

Not all of them would return alive. atomic But at the very least, he wouldn’t let them die in vain.

Is there nobility or disgrace in death?

Yes, there is. aluminum In his past life, Yuri had died miserably. matrix He would not let that happen again.

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“Of course not.”

“You’re not afraid.”

Fiore watched him intently.

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“Yes.”

“Will you receive the mobilization order?”

“Are you confident?”

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“Then receive it.”

“Absolutely.”

Fiore’s calm eyes sparkled for a moment.

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Yuri realized—it was death.

At that instant, Yuri’s vision went dark. armor He couldn’t see a thing.

Confused, he made out something pale approaching from a distance. auction As it came closer, it turned a deep red.

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His core squeezed out mana. academy His vessels connected, and the torrent of mana surged through his body, propelling him into motion. alert Thought and action occurred as one.

But his body wouldn’t move. auction An irresistible killing intent surged toward him.

Was it impossible to resist? august No. airport Something inside him activated.

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A faint smile played across Fiore’s lips.

Dazed, Yuri opened his eyes.

Fiore’s sword, Wind Cutter, had been blocked by his own sword, Guilty.

The darkness lifted.

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“You’ve managed to receive it.”

What exactly had he just received? arena Was that the level his father had reached?

Yuri stood frozen, stunned.

“That was in place of the mobilization order.”

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“Come back safely.”

Yuri nodded.

It was a scene he never could have imagined. arctic Fiore’s voice snapped him out of his trance.

“Yes.”

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“Everything depends on you now.”

With that, Fiore stepped down from the podium, leaving Yuri behind. meadow From this moment on, everything rested solely on Yuri’s shoulders.

Since when had he placed so much trust in him? album He truly was a capricious man.

Fiore hadn’t handed him a piece of paper—he had granted his approval with a single sword strike. sphere The shredded order of mobilization drifted away with the wind, disappearing somewhere in Briol Castle.

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“Well then…”

Yuri smiled and spoke.

He could have descended the steps and begun the march east. admire But instead, Yuri remained on the podium and looked out at his troops. artist They were all waiting for his words.

“I am Yuri Briol.”

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Instead of a long speech, he offered only those words. antenna Everyone was bewildered by his statement.

“Trust in me.”

Yuri laughed aloud, raised Guilty, and pointed it toward the eastern sky.

His voice rang out. antique The view from the commander’s position was unlike any other. aluminum He could see every face. adapt None showed joy at his presence. altitude That was fine. armor Respect is not begged or pleaded for.

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The Empire would not get a single one of its wishes.

The troops began to move. crystal Yuri’s lips curved into a determined smile.
This was only the beginning.

“Army, forward march!”