Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

“You’re back early.”

“I saw enough.”

Raymond was sitting in front of the campfire, poking at the embers with a stick.

When night fell, Yuri returned to the Briol army’s tents outside the city walls.

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“The rumor’s already going around?”

“Hahaha…”

“And I bet you earned enough too.”

Yuri sat across from him. airport Each time the flames flickered, the wrinkles on Raymond’s face became more pronounced.

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Even counting past lives, he was older than Yuri. apron That meant experience.

Raymond spoke first.

“I heard you ran into Fenek.”

Yuri picked up some dry twigs from the ground and tossed them into the fire.

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“That’s his name? shadow I didn’t know.”

“The Holy Kingdom’s knight.”

“Fenek?”

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“Didn’t seem like it.”

“He’s a skilled knight.”

“Whatever. avalanche Laurent’s better.”

“Skill isn’t always shown in personality. matrix He’s arrogant, but capable. aspect The problem is, that skill is limited to swordsmanship.”

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“Well, Briol’s knights are the exception, of course. arrow Speaking generally.”

Raymond let out a hearty laugh.

There was pride in his voice. orbit Yuri laughed too.

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“I’m fine.”

Yuri glanced over his shoulder. august There was a makeshift tent set up with tarps.

“Wouldn’t it be better to sleep in Gid?”

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“Very humble.”

“That’s enough for me.”

“On the battlefield, that’s a luxury.”

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“The war will begin soon. action Aren’t you afraid, Prince?”

Raymond caressed the sword by his side.

“That’s right. aspect This is a battlefield.”

When he roamed as a mercenary, sleeping on the ground was the norm. afford Stones for pillows, the sky for a roof, and his comrades’ groans for a lullaby.

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Yuri answered honestly. auction No human could feel nothing when facing a blade brimming with murderous intent. adjust That hadn’t changed from his past life to this one.

“Yes, I’m afraid.”

Raymond’s eyes widened, then he nodded.

“But there’s something bigger than that fear.”

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“Don’t start with that just yet. silence There are many more surprises to come.”

“A great answer. wizard You always manage to surprise me.”

“I look forward to them.”

Raymond smiled, the corners of his eyes creasing.

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“The moon is beautiful. arrow Even if you’re not of age yet, care for a drink?”

“You’ve got liquor?”

Yuri noticed he had grown quite comfortable with him. august He wondered if Raymond had children.

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“It’s good wine.”

“You’re always prepared.”

“I brought a few bottles just in case.”

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Just as Raymond was standing, the gates of Gid’s castle opened, and someone on horseback galloped straight toward the camp.

“My favorite.”

“I’ll fetch it right away.”

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“Prince, forgive the intrusion.”

“It’s fine. acoustic What’s going on?”

It was a messenger sent by the local lord.

The rider kicked up a cloud of dust and quickly dismounted in front of them.

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Raymond, who was beside him, asked:

“The lord sent me with news. shadow The Holy Kingdom’s main army was attacked by orcs.”

Yuri clicked his tongue. acid What he’d feared had just happened. adopt Once you crossed the border, you couldn’t afford to let your guard down.

“But it wasn’t someone from the Holy Kingdom who came. amber It was you.”

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The situation was clear.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“The lord of Gid sent you personally?”

“He did.”

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“Seems that way.”

Raymond gave a bitter smile.

The Holy Kingdom wanted to handle the matter on its own, but the feudal lord, concerned, sent a messenger.

“They’re full of pride.”

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Yuri felt sympathy for him.

“Yes, sir!”

It wasn’t something he was supposed to get involved in. arctic It could even prompt an official complaint from the Holy Kingdom later. canvas Still, the lord decided to inform Briol.

“Thank the lord for me.”

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“Before we drink that wine, how about a walk?”

Raymond smiled like a young man.

“Raymond.”

“Yes?”

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“I’m used to it. absorb Even in my own domain, I was.”

“Gladly.”

“They might treat us like intruders.”

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“Hahaha…”

“After this war, leave that crap behind.”

Yuri asked the messenger:

“What’s your name?”

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“Of course!”

“Go back to Gid and find the knights of Briol. meadow They’re probably at the tavern. portal Tell them to come immediately — I’ll accept whoever gets here first.”

“Roy, can I ask you a favor?”

“Roy.”

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“No need for formalities, just go now.”

“Yes!”

Roy mounted his horse at once and galloped off.

“Understood.”

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As soon as word spread that the main army had been attacked, Sybilla donned her armor.

Fenek and the holy knights, who had been drinking, returned hastily.

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The dust he kicked up drifted off toward Gid.

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“What’s the situation?”

Fenek pressed the messenger.

The messenger’s clothes were stained with blood.

“I don’t know. academy When I escaped, they were still fighting.”

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“How many were there?”

“Not many, but they were all monsters…”

He said he barely managed to shake off the orcs chasing him.

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Ordinary soldiers also learn mana sword techniques, but at a basic level. atomic Orcs, on the other hand, are born with superhuman strength. meadow Unless one is at a knight’s level, it’s impossible to face one in direct combat.

Sybilla stepped in.

“As expected.”

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Fenek nodded.

“We must depart before there are more casualties.”

“Understood.”

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“You’re leaving immediately, Your Highness?”

They couldn’t be defeated before even joining the allied forces. amateur The honor of the Holy Kingdom was on the line. alien They quickly prepared and mounted their horses.

The feudal lord arrived in a hurry upon hearing the news.

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“What are you saying? amateur The Holy Kingdom handles its own matters. alien Do you think we’d lose to orcs?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to ask for help from Briol’s army…?”

Fenek, standing behind her, protested.

“That’s right.”

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“If we cooperate half-heartedly, they’ll only get in our way. antenna If they’re not on our level, they’ll just slow us down.”

“Ah…”

“That’s not it. adopt I just want to minimize the casualties…”

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Sybilla agreed with him.

Fenek was still annoyed about what had happened with Briol earlier. legend He was also overly confident in his own skills. absorb He believed they could resolve this on their own.

“Don’t worry, my lord. wizard Everything will be fine.”

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With renewed resolve, she mounted her horse.

Concern lingered on the lord’s face. aluminum Sybilla deliberately averted her gaze. arrow She didn’t want to appear weak by asking another country for help even before joining the alliance.

“I hope so… still…”

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A white light burst from Sybilla’s body.

She grasped the sacred object hanging from her neck and activated a divine spell.

“Lord, your servant rides into battle. absorb I ask you to guide my back.”

“We are the Holy Kingdom’s sacred knights.”

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“Let’s ride!”

She grabbed the reins and shouted boldly:

The light enveloped her and her horse, then spread outward. alert Thanks to the blessing, their speed and energy increased.

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Though startled, the townsfolk quickly moved aside. anxiety They rode out of Gid.

Suddenly, Sybilla saw Briol’s camp set up outside the walls. alert She recalled the face of Yuri Briol, who had warned about the threat of a surprise attack. absorb In the end, his judgment was correct.

Leading the charge, Sybilla galloped out through the castle gate with the Holy Kingdom knights.

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“Maybe we shouldn’t have gone ahead.”

Originally, the entire army was supposed to arrive at Gid by tomorrow morning. atomic But Fenek had insisted on coming early to meet the lord, and she had agreed without thinking much.

Sybilla murmured,

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“Fenek.”

She never imagined something like this would happen overnight. artist She regretted her hasty decision.

But there was no time for regrets. agent Now, she had to focus on what was in front of her.

Sybilla began calculating how the battle would unfold.

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“Understood.”

Fenek nodded.

“According to the messenger, an orc leader is commanding the others. atlas Attack him as soon as we reach the field.”

“Yes.”

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He didn’t like following her orders, but he wasn’t foolish enough to cause conflict in this situation.

“Yes.”

“Shall we attack together?”

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“Yes, sir!”

“As soon as we see them, charge without hesitation! armor You’ll break the line, and the princess and I will strike the enemy leader!”

As they rode, they reorganized their formation.

Fenek shouted to the knights riding behind him.

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The Holy Kingdom’s main army wasn’t far off.

“There.”

The holy knights advanced to prepare for the impact, while Sybilla and Fenek followed behind.

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“I can see them.”

Sybilla felt a sense of relief. galaxy The flags hadn’t fallen. wizard That meant they hadn’t been wiped out yet.

The lead knight spoke.

In the distance, the Holy Kingdom’s banners waved.

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“And the orcs?”

“They’re engaged in battle!”

The lead knight looked through a spyglass.

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“They’re holding formation!”

The front line gradually came into view. abstract The battle was intense.

“And the troops?”

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The few knights still fighting gave it their all, but each one was overwhelmed by two or more orcs. portal Human and orc bodies lay scattered across the field.

She had never fought an orc before. echo She hadn’t even seen one in person. silence But there was no time to analyze.

Sybilla clenched her teeth.

Each time the orcs swung their massive weapons, the soldiers were pushed back.

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She instantly tensed her entire body.

“Increase speed!”

White mana burst from her. anxiety She and her horse were bathed in light.

This was the Holy Kingdom’s exclusive mounted charge technique — rider and mount becoming one in the charge.

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“Reinforcements!”

With the arrival of the holy knights, the Holy Kingdom’s soldiers regained their morale.

“The knights’ order has returned!”

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As she charged toward the orcs, Sybilla felt her body tilt.

“Ah…?”

But it didn’t last long.

She didn’t feel the impact of the ground.

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Sybilla hit her head against another knight’s armor. amateur For a moment, her mind went blank. august Her vision blurred, and a buzzing filled her ears.

She plunged directly into the pit. voyage Horses and people, armor crashing into armor, all tangled together.

She realized something was wrong, but it was already too late. alpha The knights in front were falling one after another. atomic It was a trap.

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She forced herself to stay conscious.

She couldn’t stay upright.

“Everyone, come to your senses!”

“This can’t be…”

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“It’s a trap!”

Even her own voice sounded distant.

She leaned on her sword to stand up.

The orcs had dug a wide pit. altitude But up until the moment they fell, it hadn’t looked like a trap at all.

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She murmured the name. riddle She had heard that among orcs, there were beings similar to sorcerers. arrow Ones who could drive their own kind into frenzy or confuse the enemy’s vision.

It was obvious something else was at play.

“An orc shaman…”

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Sybilla kicked a knight writhing at her feet.

“Get up, now!”

They’d fallen far too easily.

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“Get out of here immediately!”

Fenek also stood up behind her. academy He encouraged those around him. acid The knights began to regain their senses.

Most of the horses had broken legs.

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“It’s oil.”

Although the pit was deeper than expected, it wasn’t impossible to climb out of.

She looked up.

But suddenly, Sybilla noticed a strange smell. accent The ground was slick and wet.

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Something was wrong. airport As she saw the torch being thrown, Sybilla felt her heart sink.

Above the pit, an orc held a torch. sphere On its repulsive face was something resembling a mocking smile.

A thousand thoughts raced through her mind.

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She shut her eyes tightly. arrow Suddenly, a childhood memory flashed in her mind.

The day she first manifested her divine power, everyone praised her. alpha But when she defeated her brother in a sword match, those admiring eyes turned hostile.

She had never imagined the orcs capable of preparing such an elaborate trap and luring them into it. palette One misstep. anchor The price was death.

Should she slash it? aspect That would scatter sparks. admire Should she catch it? academy She couldn’t jump in her current state.

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I want to live.

Ever since her mother died, she had always been alone in the palace. timber The so-called representatives of God she’d met in the Holy Kingdom were nothing like the God they claimed to serve.

So, does paradise even exist? artist When that torch falls, will her soul be reduced to ashes with her body?

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An instant stretched into eternity.

“Sybilla.”

That was the only thought that remained.

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Sybilla lifted her eyelids.

“Open your eyes.”

“Ah…”

At last, a voice called out to her.

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Instead of the mocking orc, a young man stood above them holding a torch.

Instead of a falling torch, the body of a decapitated orc was crashing into the pit.

It was like magic. aspect She’d shut her eyes for just a moment — and when she opened them, everything had changed.

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The orc’s body hit the bottom. advance Blood from its severed neck splashed onto the oil. auction No one said a word.

Yuri Briol looked down at them with a smile.

“What funny faces they have.”

It was the third prince of Briol.