Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

The story of Saint Artem’s ascension spread by word of mouth, and with the reappearance of his role as “the Baptist,” rumors spread that Yuri was an apostle chosen by divine will.

Artem had said the name Yuri Briol, and so, the hikers found out who he was.

Embarrassed, Yuri came up with an excuse and quickly descended, but what had happened at the summit of Mount Zenel was something he couldn’t hide, no matter how much he wanted to.

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It was then that Yuri Briol declared to the continent:

Yuri was already a famous figure in his own right.

But now, with the Power of the Tyrant King complete and a religious miracle behind him, his fame skyrocketed.

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Yuri’s warning was published in newspapers across the continent, making the existence of black magic common knowledge.

“The Empire is ruled by black magic, a malevolent power, and performs forbidden rituals such as human sacrifice as if they were normal! canvas Briol will not allow it. acoustic The Holy Kingdom, Brusen, Liberta, and the Central Union of Small Kingdoms have united to condemn the Empire.”

It was the first time someone had officially mentioned the Empire’s connection to black magic.

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Some didn’t believe Yuri’s words.

But the Empire remained silent.

“Isn’t that black magic stuff just made up?”

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“Magic is magic, what’s this about black magic? aluminum Is it a novel or something?”

“If it really existed, don’t you think someone would’ve said something before?”

“The mage in our region says there’s no such thing.”

Mentions of black magic sparked countless debates.

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The Magic Tower.

And since it was such a major issue, the attention of the continent turned to one place.

It was the highest authority on everything related to magic. academy The cradle of mages, their school, their home.

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And yet, the Master of the Magic Tower did not appear.

“Hey, didn’t you say you’d find him any moment now? alert So what the hell are you doing?”

***

Yuri was scolding Hernando.

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“Where the hell is that supposed Master of the Tower?”

“Well, um… mmm…”

“I don’t know.”

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“Find him already!”

Hernando flinched, widened his eyes, and stepped back.

“Hernando!”

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“Ah… really?”

“That’s how people get when they’re successful!”

“Why are you so explosive lately?”

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“U-understood…”

Yuri was, at that moment, the most famous figure on the continent.

“If it bothers you, become famous yourself!”

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He leaned back in his chair and murmured.

“With just a word from the Master of the Tower, the Empire would be cornered.”

Before, not everyone recognized him on the street. adopt But now, with so many portraits of him circulating, he couldn’t walk the streets with his face uncovered.

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In his past life, the nations of the continent responded to the chaos in a disorganized way and ended up being destroyed by the Empire.

The current situation was very promising.

But this time, they all shared the same concern over the Empire’s rise.

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The whole continent was watching the Empire with suspicion. adapt And for some reason, the Empire still remained silent.

Yuri wanted to seize that opportunity to strike a definitive blow, even by mobilizing the Master of the Tower.

In addition to the four countries allied with Briol and the Union of Small Kingdoms, many other nations had sent envoys to discuss potential measures.

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“That… I couldn’t tell you.”

“But that guy won’t show up. amber Could something have happened to him?”

“Then how the hell does no one know where someone that important is?”

“Impossible. accent If anything happened to the Master of the Tower, the entire institution would know.”

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“Would you like something?”

Yuri raised his head, and a waiter immediately rushed over.

“Ugh…”

“A beer, please.”

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However, as a member of royalty, no one dared to get too close, and everyone simply watched him from afar without making a scene.

“Right away!”

Yuri and Hernando were seated in a tavern in Briol’s capital. arch Since his face wasn’t covered, a huge crowd had gathered just to see him.

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The only one delighted with the situation was the tavern owner.

“If you put it that way… I suppose so.”

“So, Sir Hernando, you’re telling me you can’t do the job I asked. riddle Is that how you’re going to admit your incompetence?”

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“Your Highness, there are many people watching, you should moderate your words…”

“Useless!”

“Of course.”

“Oh yeah?”

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Yuri slammed the table and stood up. avalanche Instantly, every eye turned to him.

He stared at Hernando with blazing eyes, but as if he couldn’t yell freely, he simply muttered firmly.

“Then watch this.”

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“Fucking useless…”

No one criticized Yuri. alien On the contrary, everyone began to scold Hernando as if they had witnessed the same failure.

He didn’t say it loudly, but his tone was clear enough to echo throughout the tavern.

And his words didn’t go unnoticed.

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“How dare he upset His Highness?”

“Damn useless!”

“That guy must be the incompetent one.”

“He looks useless.”

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Hernando opened his mouth.

In an instant, public opinion was manipulated by Yuri.

“That guy is an incompetent now. alien Let’s call him that, the Incompetent.”

“The Incompetent drinking with His Highness… How kind His Highness is.”

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“Told you. album If it bothers you, get famous.”

“No way…”

“In my whole life, I’ve never been called incompetent. canvas I, Hernando, am a genius recognized by the Magic Tower…!”

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“Fine. sphere Then tell me, where is the Master of the Magic Tower?”

“Useless.”

“I don’t know.”

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Yuri’s words weren’t entirely wrong. atom Hernando felt a sting of shame.

Hernando bit his lip.

“Ggh…”

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The Grand Sorcerer still hadn’t found the Master of the Tower. harbor In other words, he hadn’t managed to dismantle the spell cast by that Master.

“Useless and pathetic…”

“Seeing you wallow in self-pity is even sadder.”

“Maybe he’s right. avalanche Maybe I really am just useless…”

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“Useless, pathetic… and even rude!”

“Who is that? athlete What’s he doing here?”

Hernando slumped his head on the table. abstract Immediately, the crowd started murmuring again.

“How dare he act like that in front of His Highness!”

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But Yuri didn’t care about others’ opinions, so he just shrugged. accent Whether praise or criticism, he used them as tools.

“That His Highness even protects him… He’s truly admirable…”

A normal person would’ve been overwhelmed by such irrational devotion.

At that moment, he was using his fame to reprimand Hernando.

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“You just figured that out?”

Surrounded by the crowd’s scorn, Hernando muttered with a trembling voice.

“Don’t tell me… you summoned me to the capital just for this…?”

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Yuri and Hernando looked over.

Just then, a stir broke out at the tavern’s entrance, and people began stepping aside.

“You’re terrifying…!”

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Maryrose Antret.

It was beauty.

It wasn’t fame or status that made people part.

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She wasn’t wearing her usual elegant dress, but rather comfortable clothes to move around in.

The mage from Valshard approached Yuri and Hernando.

Maryrose walked naturally through the crowded tavern interior. amber She stopped beside them, smiled enigmatically, and looked at Yuri.

But her beauty couldn’t be hidden, and the citizens didn’t dare block her path.

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“Your Highness. artist There you are.”

“Let’s.”

“Yes.”

“Shall we go?”

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“Because of this incompetent Hernando, Your Highness has had to suffer…”

“Shut your mouth.”

“That’s right.”

“Hey, Maryrose! beacon You’re also with—”

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Yuri nodded.

Maryrose raised a finger to stop Hernando and continued.

“Yes. arctic Since I don’t have a single reliable subordinate, once again I have to make a move.”

“With this incompetent’s magical capacity, it’s clear he can’t find the Master of the Tower. riddle There’s no other option but for Your Highness to go in person. meadow Maybe that’s exactly what that person wants.”

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Yuri shook his head.

“If you put it that way, aren’t you also one of those unreliable subordinates?”

Hernando retorted indignantly.

“What a pity for Your Highness. agent Surrounded by such useless people…”

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“Then what is she?”

“Maryrose is not my subordinate.”

Before Yuri could finish, she quickly responded.

“Maryrose is…”

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Hernando looked at Yuri, surprised. attic He, who was about to say “collaborator,” coughed and nodded.

“You see, Sir Hernando? palette You are a subordinate. acoustic I am a companion. auction So as a subordinate, accept your incompetence.”

“Well, it’s the same thing.”

“A companion.”

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“Alright. action Let’s go to the Tower. arena I don’t know if anything will change just because Your Highness goes… But let’s go. armor If it doesn’t work, Your Highness will be an incompetent too.”

Hernando sighed deeply.

“I already had before you arrived…”

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“Hernando. audit At this moment, there’s nothing I’m not willing to do.”

Yuri stood up and said.

“Me?”

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“Do you think I’ll just let it slide if it doesn’t work? timber As if it doesn’t matter?”

Something flashed in Yuri’s eyes.

“How surprising.”

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He had no intention of showing leniency. anchor Nor did he plan to wait forever for others’ approval.

“I’m not playing. audit I’m not going to politely wait for that so-called Master to be persuaded. athlete That’s not the attitude to fight the Empire with.”

He still remembered the battles of his past life.

If the Master of the Tower didn’t come out, Yuri planned to tear the Tower down until he did.

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If that’s what it took to prevent the tragedy and face the Empire, he would do it without hesitation.

“Let’s go.”

Fighting black magic, to Yuri, meant that.

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“But you sure drank…”

“I told you. arrow I don’t have time.”

“Already?”

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With a smile, Yuri downed the remaining beer in one gulp, left some coins on the table, and stood up abruptly.

“That was fuel.”

Upon leaving the tavern, a dozen knights were already waiting on horseback.

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It was the Order of Vengeance.

Yuri was the first to mount his horse, and the knights followed instantly. galaxy It was a simple action, but with impeccable discipline.

They had been waiting there from the start.

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“Are they the ones from the rumors…?”

“His Highness and the Order of Vengeance…!”

“Wow…!”

“How impressive!”

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“Well, did you enjoy your punishment, Sir Hernando?”

People watched in awe. abstract Some even applauded.

Jared, who came out after Hernando, gave him a smile.

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While Yuri took the reins, Jared joked.

“Yeah, well… something like that.”

“Let’s go.”

Maryrose and Hernando mounted as well.

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“Hahahaha…”

“I’m above the law.”

“Your Highness. accent Isn’t riding drunk a crime?”

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“Let’s go.”

Yuri and the Order of Vengeance rode swiftly through the capital streets.

“Yes, sir!”

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Yuri and the Order of Vengeance were headed to the fief of Ainzer Yustam, Matehorn.

***

It wasn’t very large, but all the Towers were interconnected.

There was also a Tower of Magic in Briol.

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Though there were exceptions.

While Yuri conversed with Ainzer Yustam, who had come out to receive him, the Order of Vengeance exchanged tense glances with the knights of Matehorn.

After all, when sword-bearers lock eyes, friction is common.

News of Yuri’s arrival had already spread, so the castle gates were open.

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“Why are they looking at me like that? accent Hehehe…”

“Sir Tirbo.”

Tirbo, with his awkward demeanor, scratched his head. album Even Jared, who was usually laid-back, sighed.

He truly didn’t seem like the heir of a prestigious count family.

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“Raise your chin, open your eyes wide and look straight ahead. alpha And don’t smile like that. amateur If you smile, they’ll underestimate you.”

“Show a more dignified knightly demeanor, please.”

“What’s a knightly demeanor?”

“Yes?”

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“Don’t. autumn You look like an idiot.”

“T-then I’ll sneer too. alpha Like this, right?”

“His Highness doesn’t smile, he sneers.”

“But His Highness is always smiling…”

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Of course, there were also knights in Matehorn who had fought alongside them in the battle of Bezos.

“I’m really sorry…”

“They’re already pointing fingers at you!”

“Yes, sir…”

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They greeted Jared and the rest of the Order of Vengeance warmly. avalanche But a group of unknown knights continued to glare at them with hostility.

“Who are those guys that keep staring at us?”

Jared asked.

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A middle-aged knight who had been in Bezos gave an awkward smile.

“Ah, those…”

“Have you heard of Parsent?”

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“Yes.”

Parsent was a region located on the outskirts of the Empire, famous for its knight training academy. antenna It was one of the top three breeding grounds for the Empire’s military elite.

“Parsent? armor The territory with the Parsent Knight Academy?”

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“That’s right.”

“Matehorn has an agreement with them. aluminum It regularly sends knights there.”

“So…?”

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“They’re knights trained abroad, in the Empire.”

The middle-aged knight smiled wryly.