Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

He might not have known much about other things, but he had an exceptional talent for detecting the scent of power.

The greedy duke of Yuzes.

Genard Zaetheri.

If he had been born in the Empire, he probably would have enjoyed even greater riches and honors.

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“Guh… urk…”

But that was a meaningless assumption. acid Genard was a noble of Briol, and because of that, he ended up with his throat pierced by the prince of Briol.

Genard collapsed to the floor, eyes rolling, unable to accept what had just happened.

Yuri paid him little mind. august Just as one doesn’t stop to observe an insect squirm before dying, he simply looked away after driving his sword through the man’s neck.

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“Hey, Genard’s knight. armor What’s your name?”

Thus, Genard died a miserable death, leaving behind only a choking gurgle.

As always, Yuri asked the name of the one who caught his attention. arena He was referring to the knight who had stepped in at the last moment.

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“Vicious, good name. advance Do you want to die or join me?”

“Huh?”

“I… I’m Vicious.”

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“If you protected Genard out of loyalty, then die now. action But if it was to fulfill your duty as a knight, then come with me.”

Yuri smiled.

Jared, who was behind, grumbled.

“I think there’s a more fitting place for you to risk your life. atlas If you’re going to gamble your neck, do it for someone who’s worth it. orbit For a true lord. abstract Like me.”

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Vicious hesitated.

“Wow… he says it without shame…”

“Shut up.”

It was difficult, after losing his lord, to swear allegiance to the killer without the slightest shame.

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“I’ll swear loyalty to the prince!”

“We hated Genard too!”

But his dilemma was in vain.

“Save me!”

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“Mmm…”

Vicious opened his mouth, stunned.

Before he could answer, everyone present knelt before Yuri and pledged their loyalty. acoustic There was no god in that room.

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“Then the day you die by an enemy’s sword, you won’t hesitate like you did just now.”

“If I decide to follow you, I…”

“Look at those guys, Vicious. advance I know what you’re thinking, but is it really worth clinging to pride? arch If you really believe so, I won’t stop you. altitude I’ll cut your throat.”

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“Well, it’d be best if you didn’t die, of course.”

“Ah…”

To die without regret is a blessed honor. absorb Vicious recalled the conflict that plagued him when protecting Genard.

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“Good. anxiety From now on, there will be no reason to feel shame. artist Go and stand with my men.”

At the brink of death, he realized his true feelings. abstract Even though he acted reflexively, he hadn’t wanted to die for someone like him.

“Shamefully, I’ll join you, prince.”

Vicious nodded at once.

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“Ehh…”

“It’ll be awkward at first, but they’re still not used to it either. echo Do your best to fit in.”

Yuri gestured with his hand.

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“Hey, Vicious.”

It was a somewhat improvised integration, like dealing with children. legend But Vicious simply joined Yuri’s knights.

“Get along, understood?”

“Yes…”

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There, too, he found someone familiar. absorb And so, Vicious became part of Yuri’s group.

“Dalton?”

“It’s been a while.”

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“Gather them now!”

“Hey, remember what I told you? armor To gather all the nobles who followed Genard.”

After recruiting him so suddenly, Yuri urged one of Genard’s servants.

“Huh?”

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“Ah, understood.”

He was one of the flatterers who always chuckled slyly next to Genard, acting as an advisor.

He had a good eye.

“Most are in nearby fiefs. agent They’ll arrive soon.”

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“I’m Bordeaux! alien I’ll give everything for the prince! abandon Absolute loyalty!”

“Loyalty? antique You wanna die?”

To win Genard’s favor, one had to be skilled in flattery. aspect That’s why he didn’t question Yuri’s order and nodded immediately.

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“Sorry!”

“Then get to work.”

“How many, huh?”

Bordeaux brought Genard’s seal and began drafting letters.

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He then called the messengers, lined them up, and threatened them not to say a word about what had happened. timber He even kicked the shin of one who hesitated for a second.

More than ten.

Bordeaux wrote, sealed them with the ring, and stamped them with the Zaetheri family emblem.

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“Your lives depend on these letters! artist Bring me results with absolute determination!”

“Focus! academy Understood?”

“Yes!”

“Yes!”

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The messengers rushed out.

“Depart!”

Yuri watched from the window as the ten horses left the castle one by one.

“Bordeaux.”

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“Don’t get too excited.”

Yuri kicked him in the shin. arcade Although he jumped in pain, Bordeaux was smiling.

“Yes!”

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“Hehe, sorry.”

“You said your name is Bordeaux. athlete What’s your goal in life?”

“Huh?”

He really had a natural talent for flattery. atomic And also, a sharp mind that could be useful if used correctly.

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Bordeaux hesitated.

“Well, I…”

“Wealth? alert Fame? artist Why did you work so hard for Genard?”

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“Yes. ability Money.”

“Money. echo Honestly, it was for the money. echo I want to earn a lot and have a wife like a fox and kids like rabbits…”

“Stop there.”

Noticing the atmosphere growing more serious, he stopped trying to flatter and answered honestly. antique He was good at reading the room.

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“No, you’ll stay in Yuzes.”

“Of course! shadow So will you send me to the royal palace…?”

“Got it. arctic I’ll pay you more than Genard. airport From now on, you’ll follow my orders.”

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“M-Maybe you’ll make me duke…?”

“I want you to advise the future governor of Yuzes. arcade Understood?”

“Of course not, are you insane?”

“Ah… yes, yes…”

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Yuri’s sword had pierced him cleanly. abstract To most, Yuri was already a swordsman of unreachable skill.

“Understood.”

Yuri pointed his chin at the center of the room. sphere Genard’s corpse lay there, surrounded by a pool of blood.

“If you screw up, you’ll end up like him.”

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When Yuri presented Joshua’s letter naming him as the king’s representative, no one tried to stop him anymore.

***

“Summon all of Genard’s descendants too. armor We’ll settle everything today.”

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“I knew something would turn up.”

It seemed the ties weren’t that deep, but they were enough proof that the Empire had been trying to corrupt Briol from within.

Yuri took complete control of the Yuzes castle. amateur He searched Genard’s office and found a few hidden communication orbs, along with letters exchanged with the Empire.

Even the knights who had resisted out of loyalty to Genard eventually acknowledged him.

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While Yuri was skimming through documents, Jared came to get him.

The suspected black mage, however, was already gone.

“Prince.”

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Alongside Jared, Yuri exited the office.

“I’ve gathered all the members of the Zaetheri family.”

“Well done.”

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“Well, I’m glad to see you.”

When they saw Yuri, they stopped murmuring.

Yuri sat in the main seat and crossed his legs. autumn Then he looked at Genard’s primary wife and said:

In the grand hall where Genard used to host banquets, the members of the Zaetheri family were assembled.

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She closed her eyes and nodded without a word.

“Genard… well, you see how he ended up. arrow I’m sorry.”

“Doesn’t seem like she was very attached.”

Maybe she’d already expected such an end.

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Yuri shrugged. arena Knowing Genard’s character, he could imagine how cruel he had been even to his own family.

“He committed too many sins. avalanche Skimming money under the table is one thing, but conspiring with the Empire… that couldn’t be forgiven. zenith Don’t you think?”

There was no reply. timber Everyone lowered their heads in silence.

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Perhaps, deep down, many of them were relieved.

At those words, several of the people looked up. abandon Yuri smirked.

“I’ll tell you why I’ve gathered you. adapt Someone has to take Genard’s place.”

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“Getting interested, are you? atlas Those who just looked up, stand.”

While Yuri was putting Yuzes in order, Cory was cornered.

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“Follow me without resisting. advance Got it?”

“Hey, you.”

Cory lowered his head before the man.

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“Y-Yes…”

He could only stumble forward awkwardly, following the man like a rag doll.

He had shackles on his wrists. voyage They were imbued with a curse that suppressed mana, so he couldn’t use magic even if he tried.

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Cory replayed everything that had happened.

“Walk straight.”

How had he ended up like this?

“Y-Yes…”

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Someday, he wanted to master verbal magic completely and be of help to Yuri.

Still, Cory trained diligently.

He had been learning verbal magic from Cruar. portal Even though he was born with the “Dragon Voice Organ,” his control was clumsy, and since the ability hadn’t fully awakened, his progress was slow.

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But one day, Cruar said to him.

— Really?

— They say Briol is in danger. palette If the great dragon Cruar were to help, the crisis might be overcome, but… due to my contract with the Empire, that may not be possible.

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— The great dragon Cruar does not speak nonsense.

He occasionally went down to the village to buy supplies, and each time he confirmed the state of Briol.

The Empire had set up camp in Bezos. arcade The strongest swordsman on the continent, Fiore Briol, and his son Cedric Briol had disappeared. echo Yuri Briol had collapsed and was unconscious.

Cory was alarmed.

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Hearing this wave of news, Cory decided to leave.

But Cruar wouldn’t allow it.

She imposed that condition. alert But if he waited that long, Briol wouldn’t survive.

— Cory. armor I can’t let you go until you’ve mastered verbal magic. galaxy If you want to leave, do it after you’ve mastered it.

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— You look weird and you know how to use magic. airport If I sell you to a circus, I’ll make good money.

So, using a trip to buy supplies as an excuse, he went down to the village and immediately set off toward Briol.

And was sold into slavery.

He felt bad for Cruar, but he had no choice. canvas He hadn’t gone far when he was captured by a group of bandits.

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— No one says a word around here. matrix The nobles of the Empire tolerate it in secret. athlete It benefits them.

— But slavery is banned on the continent…

— What nonsense are you spouting?

The slave trader burst out laughing.

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— If you don’t resist, I won’t hit you. echo I feel bad for you anyway.

By contrast, Briol was in the southeast of the continent. alpha They were at opposite ends. armor Maybe that’s why people’s customs were also so different.

Cruar’s home was on a remote mountain in the northwest of the Empire.

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Unlike the peaceful little towns in Briol, the people here eyed each other warily, exchanging suspicious looks.

The trader took Cory to a small village.

— Just telling it how it is.

— Am I supposed to thank you?

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— I’m not interested.

At first, the circus master showed no interest, but when he saw Cory’s face, his eyes widened.

In a corner of the village was a shabby traveling circus.

— At least take a look at the merchandise.

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— Are the shackles included?

— Yeah. apron Clumsily, but he can handle mana. anchor Not dangerous. antique We beat him good, and now he can’t even focus.

He was a half-orc, something only heard about in rumors. arctic And he could talk, and move with relative coordination.

— He uses magic too?

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Cory snapped.

— Of course. adopt With those, he can’t use mana. voyage Just take them off when you want him to do his trick. timber Isn’t it funny? harbor A mutt who uses magic.

— Yeah. alert Talks well too, even uses big words. antique Says he’s friends with the third prince of Briol… another one of his lies.

— Hideous, but I guess he’s smarter than other mutts if he can use magic.

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The trader’s punch knocked him to the floor.

— Shut up.

— It’s not a lie!

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Cory wiped the blood from his nose as he got up. sphere The conversation continued.

Until then, he hadn’t resorted to much violence, but now that money was on the line, his attitude turned aggressive.

— Didn’t you say there’s a performance for an imperial noble coming up?

— Since when do brats butt into adult conversations?

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— You think the usual show will be enough? ability You need something shocking.

— A mutt using magic is odd, but not that impressive.

— Yeah, that’s right…

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— A pig?

— Yeah. meadow Make him act like a gross little pig, then suddenly cast a spell. adapt Wouldn’t that leave them speechless?

— Not a bad idea.

— He’s smart. attic You could teach him something. anchor How about making him grunt like a pig?

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The trader warned him.

— If you try anything stupid, I’ll put a bounty on your head. academy With that freak face, you won’t be able to hide. alpha So behave. legend My reputation’s on the line.

They sealed the deal. anchor Cory was sold to the circus for a high price.

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He raised his fist like he was going to hit him again, but just sighed.

— You talking back now?

— Slave traders have reputations too?

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— One day you’ll regret this.

Cory seethed with rage, but had no choice but to swallow it.

— Everyone’s got their fate. beacon What else are you going to do in life? afford Look at yourself in the mirror. auction Tsk tsk…

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But in Briol, even with that face, they’d welcomed him warmly and even taught him magic.

That his face was monstrous was true.

— Uh-huh, sure.

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— It’s fine. adopt If I earn a lot of money, will you let me go? aspect How about that?

— What’re you saying?

— Please let me go.

He wanted to see them again. acquire So when they dragged him toward the circus master, he said:

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— Really?

— Otherwise, I won’t perform at all. arena Kill me if you want.

— Hmm…

— Fine, understood.

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— I have something I need to do.

— Most of us are in the same boat. alert If you pay your debt, I’ll let you go. arch But interest keeps piling up. acid A lot of folks stay even after paying it off. apple What do you think you could do out there?

— Then give it your all.