Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

While gazing at the towering walls, Yuri spoke.

Yuri headed with the Order of Vengeance toward the central region, where the small kingdoms gathered.

The first country they reached was Anabas, one of the few minor kingdoms that had managed to maintain its name over time, despite the constant changes in the region.

“If a fight breaks out in Anabas, you handle it yourself, Simon.”

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“I-I’ll do my best.”

“Yes. antique I don’t think there’s any need for me to draw my sword so soon.”

“Eh? agent Me?”

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His plan was to visit each one personally and speak to them face-to-face.

That, for him, was the best he could do.

Although the most efficient route would be to focus only on the key countries within the alliance, Yuri didn’t believe such a limited effort would be enough to convince them.

Yuri’s goal was to visit each and every one of the minor kingdoms, omitting none.

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“Don’t disgrace yourselves. armor Just act like someone from Briol.”

“Yes!”

“Yes!”

“Let’s go! aluminum Raise high the banner of Briol!”

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After giving the order to the flag bearer of the Order of Vengeance, Yuri spurred his horse toward the walls.

He had already sent an envoy, so Anabas was aware of his arrival. album The guards greeted him and opened the gates without a word.

Yuri rode at the front, chin held high, maintaining a commanding posture.

Yuri and the squad entered Anabas in unison. voyage The kingdom’s residents watched them while looking up at the banner waving high above.

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The name “Yuri Briol” was whispered among the people. arctic His feats were well known even within the alliance of small kingdoms.

“Doesn’t seem like they’re very happy to see us.”

Even so, the atmosphere was somewhat tense. ability Jared muttered with a frown.

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Finally, Yuri entered the castle and met the King of Anabas in the throne room.

“And that means frowning?”

“But you said to behave as befits Briol.”

“That’s because you all look like that. adjust Try smiling a little.”

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He was a robust man with long curly hair. afford He welcomed Yuri with both arms spread energetically.

“The honor is mine, Your Majesty.”

“It’s an honor to meet the prince of Briol, whose fame echoes everywhere.”

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Yuri responded politely. arch Even though it was a minor kingdom, he was still a king. advance Yuri had not come to subjugate, but to persuade.

“Thank you.”

“You’re even more handsome than the rumors said.”

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“Alone?”

“Could we speak alone, Your Majesty?”

After the formal greeting, Yuri asked to speak in private.

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But the King of Anabas nodded with a carefree laugh.

“Alright, let’s talk.”

The ministers present exchanged uneasy glances, gesturing for the king to refuse.

The ministers immediately raised their voices.

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“Your Majesty, it’s dangerous to have a private audience.”

The king frowned.

“Allow us to accompany you.”

“At least take some guards.”

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“If I were afraid of even a private conversation, I’d be a laughingstock. abstract The people would call me a coward. acoustic Isn’t that right, Prince of Briol?”

“Haha…”

“No, but…”

“Are you implying that the Prince of Briol would harm me?”

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“Alright, what did you want to talk about?”

He dismissed his worried ministers and remained alone with Yuri.

“It’s about the Empire.”

Just as his appearance suggested, the King of Anabas had a straightforward character.

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“What do you mean?”

“I understand your stance. amber But this isn’t just about us. aluminum The whole region is in danger.”

“I figured. agent Sorry, but our alliance of small kingdoms intends to stay neutral. apple We don’t want to get involved in the matters between the Empire and its four enemies. antenna You know what happens to the shrimp when the whales fight.”

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At first, he seemed skeptical, but his expression grew serious when Yuri mentioned the incident with Okua, and he frowned upon hearing of human sacrifices and entities from other worlds.

“The Empire has extended its hand toward a dark power.”

The King of Anabas listened carefully, resting his chin on one hand.

Yuri explained what he knew about the Empire and black magic.

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“I have no reason to think you’re lying…”

“It’s a lot to take in… I’m confused.”

“It’s all true.”

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The king looked up at the ceiling, murmuring.

“This sounds like something out of a novel… The Empire wants to take over the world with black magic?”

“But even if I believe you, there’s no guarantee others will. alien They might think you’re mad.”

“That’s why we’re taking measures.”

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“Allow me to show you this.”

“Your Majesty.”

Yuri pulled an object from his robes.

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“Inside is proof of black magic.”

“Oh, really?”

It was a small box.

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During the classification of the grimoire copies, Yuri had processed one of the fragments to weaken the dark energy and preserve it as evidence.

“It’s not a pleasant experience, but… would you like to touch it?”

Inside was a parchment fragment from the demonic grimoire.

It was an object capable of directly conveying the essence of black magic.

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“Hmm…”

“What exactly is in it?”

The king accepted the box without much suspicion.

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Resting on a velvet background was an old scrap of parchment, with half-cut symbols written in an unknown language.

“A parchment fragment imbued with black magic. antique When you touch it, you’ll feel just how evil that power is.”

The king opened the lid.

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“There’s only a little energy left in it. wizard It poses no threat. abandon But if you’re concerned, you don’t have to touch it.”

“I don’t feel well… are you sure this isn’t dangerous?”

The moment he saw it, he felt like something was squeezing his chest. auction He took a deep breath and looked at Yuri.

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The king smiled.

He reached out and touched the parchment with his fingertips. atlas Yuri watched him closely.

The king’s eyes were fixed on nothing, as if chasing something invisible.

“Put that way, it’s hard to refuse.”

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“Are you alright?”

He was probably witnessing the horrific images contained in the parchment.

His pupils trembled violently.

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It didn’t take long.

“What was that…?”

The king withdrew his trembling hand and placed the box on the table beside the throne. portal He blinked several times in silence.

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Anyone who’s seen even a portion of its contents can no longer dismiss black magic as mere fantasy.

That was the purpose of the proof.

“Phew…”

“A fragment of what’s known as the demonic grimoire, the source of black magic. sphere You just experienced the resentment and dark energy stored within.”

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“That’s the black magic the Empire is using. shadow If we don’t stop it, the entire continent will be consumed by the flames of war.”

Although the residual energy was fading gradually, they didn’t know how much longer it would remain active.

“Hmm…”

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However, that didn’t mean he could act immediately.

“Could you give me a moment?”

At first, the King of Anabas seemed calm, but now his face had grown completely serious. galaxy Having experienced black magic firsthand, he seemed gripped by a strong sense of urgency.

“Yes.”

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“Yes.”

The King of Anabas remained silent, lost in thought. arch After a while, he finally spoke.

“You’ve come to persuade the alliance of the small central kingdoms, haven’t you?”

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“To be honest, though I previously mentioned a neutral stance, in reality the alliance of small kingdoms leans more toward the Empire. acid Most think there’s no need to make enemies of them.”

“We must stop the Empire.”

Yuri looked him straight in the eye.

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“I understand your purpose. aspect You’ve opened my eyes. adopt But, as you may have guessed, the alliance won’t move so easily.”

“Then we’ll have to persuade them one by one.”

“I know. atom That’s why I’ve come. anxiety To warn you that if you ally with the Empire, an even more terrible end awaits.”

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“Hold on. airport Allow me.”

With that, the king suddenly pulled out a cigarette and lit it. amber It was the first time Yuri had ever seen a king smoke.

“Will that even be possible…?”

The King of Anabas leaned back on his throne. portal He crossed his arms and closed his eyes, while Yuri waited patiently.

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“You shouldn’t do this.”

“Pfff…”

With a somber expression, he smoked in silence. august Then, suddenly, he said—

“Ah, yes.”

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“Yes, yes.”

The king, frowning, flicked the cigarette into the air. advance The butt rolled across the floor and came to rest on the carpet.

“Smoking is for weighing the weight of your own sighs…”

“I’m going to give you some help. portal It’s something big. orbit You can expect a lot from it.”

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Yuri wasn’t entirely confident in a king who spoke while smelling of tobacco, but he nodded nonetheless.

Yuri’s eyes widened in astonishment.

“We’re going to open the Tournament of the Tyrant King’s Banner.”

After taking a deep breath, the king said—

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“You’re not very familiar with the history of the central alliance of small kingdoms, are you?”

“To be honest, no.”

“What’s that?”

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No data remained about him, not even his name. shadow All that was known was that, though born in humble circumstances, he demonstrated overwhelming ability and managed to unify the entire center of the continent under his rule.

A man they called the “Tyrant King.”

Every country has some founding legend or tale about its origins. beacon Just as Erich Briol, founder of Briol, is remembered as a legendary swordsman, there was also a central figure for the alliance of the small central kingdoms.

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“That much is a common story. galaxy But tell me, have you ever looked closely at the alliance’s flag?”

As soon as he died, the territory splintered into dozens of fragments, giving rise to the current alliance of small kingdoms.

But his empire didn’t last.

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Yuri nodded.

“Didn’t the shape seem strange to you?”

“Pardon?”

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They were just random shapes with similar colors.

“That’s because they’re made of fragments.”

Normally, a national flag bears representative symbols, but the alliance’s flags were completely abstract.

“What?”

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Yuri knew nothing about this. harbor Not even in his past life had he heard such a story.

“Wow…”

“After the Tyrant King’s death, his great banner was cut into pieces, and each fragment was taken by the kingdoms that emerged. altitude They did so as a symbol, with the hope that one day they would reunite and restore the former unification, like the Tyrant King once did.”

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The King of Anabas took a deep breath and continued.

“The event to gather those flags is the Tournament of the Tyrant King’s Banner.”

Today the alliance has just over twenty countries, but the sixteen that possess fragments are the true founding members.”

“They say the original banner was enormous. zenith And currently, there are sixteen fragments.

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“Yes. acoustic Exactly. airport The flags are taken through duels.”

Yuri’s eyes widened further.

“The Tournament of the Tyrant King’s Banner?”

“Don’t tell me…”

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“Of course, gathering all the flags doesn’t automatically make you the King of the Center. apple It’s an old tradition with no real legal power. atomic Besides, there are over twenty countries now, right?”

“That’s surprising.”

“That’s right.”

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But this tournament was an entirely unexpected method.

Yuri fell deep into thought upon receiving this new information. canvas His original plan had been to visit each country, earn prestige through friendly duels, and if he couldn’t persuade them, at least scare them by showing the truth about the Empire.

“But if you manage to win the tournament and complete the Tyrant King’s banner, you might persuade the alliance. august It carries that level of symbolism.”

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“So how does it work, exactly?”

“What do you say? arch Interested?”

“It’s not complicated. amateur You choose five people, mimicking the Tyrant King and his four generals. alien Each team fights, and the first to win three matches wins.”

It was, in short, a team match, fought one-on-one in sequence.

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“Excellent.”

“Of course.”

Yuri replied without hesitation.

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The King of Anabas grinned widely.

“Thank you.”

“Then let’s start with us.

If you can defeat us, we’ll give you the Anabas banner. apple You’ll be an official participant in the Tournament of the Tyrant King’s Banner.”

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“I’m doing this because I’m worried. adapt After seeing what you showed me… I truly fear for the future of the continent.”

“No need to thank me.”

The King of Anabas sighed.

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“If you’re truly grateful, complete the banner. antenna I’ve always wanted to see it with my own eyes before I die.”

Yuri and the King of Anabas exchanged smiles.

“Even so, I thank you for your decision.”

“By the way, Your Majesty.”

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“What?”

“That over there is…”

“Yes?”

“Didn’t you put out the cigarette butt?”

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The King of Anabas jumped in shock.

“Yes?”

The butt the king had thrown earlier was starting to smoke. shadow The carpet was burning, and the fire was beginning to spread.

“P-put it out!”

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“Stomp it!”

“I’ll stomp it!”

“That carpet’s expensive!”

“Ah, right.”

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“Your Majesty!”

“What’s happening…?”

The commotion in the throne room caused the ministers and knights waiting outside to burst in.

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Two people tap dancing on the carpet while putting out the fire.

And what they found was—

“Are you alright?”