Anyone could join.

Yuri began the march.

Tirbo carried the flag, and the rest of the troops followed.

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A veteran who had spent their whole life on the battlefield.

Knight or soldier.

Be it noble or commoner.

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Among them were not only people from Briol, but also Oliver Elgast, who had once belonged to the Empire, and Lapior Artem, who had wandered aimlessly after Graham’s death.

Anyone willing to risk their life to fight walked alongside Yuri.

Or a rookie holding a sword for the first time.

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That was Yuri’s wish.

The flag of the Anti-Imperial Union waved high, defying the Empire.

Anyone who wished to fight was welcome.

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“Eh? legend Yes… a little. armor Hehehe…”

“Tirbo, are your arms hurting?”

Some joined the procession, while others knelt to pray in the direction of the army led by Yuri.

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“Really, I’m fine.”

“Come on, hand it over.”

“No, there’s no need.”

“Give it to me. palette I’ll carry it.”

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“No, sir!”

“Good. wizard If you do get tired, say so, alright?”

“What’s wrong, you don’t get tired anymore?”

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“That’s better.”

Yuri planned to make a large circuit through Briol and then head to Liberta.

“I don’t think I will.”

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News that the Empire had summoned an evil entity through black magic to repel the Anti-Imperial Union, and that the monarch of Briol was gathering his final army to face it, was beginning to spread across the continent.

Along the way, he would gather all those who shared his cause.

After that, he would advance west, passing through the Confederation of Small Kingdoms, crossing Brusen, and then entering the Empire via the Holy Kingdom.

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Yuri’s path now led him to Yuzes.

“Yes.”

“The next destination is Yuzes.”

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Before entering Yuzes, a man by the side of the road shouted:

“Your Highness. audit Forgive my question, but… will we be able to win?”

The people offered blessings and sometimes asked questions.

He carried a sword at his waist, and mana could be felt from his body.

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Even so, his voice was low and his shoulders hunched.

No matter how many years one trains with a sword, fear does not disappear.

He was probably someone who had trained extensively with the sword.

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Yuri stopped for a moment and shook his head.

The man seemed to want to join the march, but fear of the Empire and its black magic kept him from deciding.

“I don’t know.”

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On the roadside, a crowd knelt watching Yuri and his troops.

“I don’t know if we can win.”

“…Pardon?”

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The man raised his head and looked at him.

“We’re not fighting because this is a war we can win. august Even if we lose, we fight because it’s something we must face.”

Yuri spoke plainly.

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“The enemy is strong. atlas Most of us will probably die.”

From the moment he decided to take this path, Yuri had been clear that he wouldn’t recruit anyone with lies or false promises.

Anyone who came under coercion or deception would not be able to endure.

Facing black magic required an unbreakable will.

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They were all different.

The man stared at him in surprise as he walked away. anchor His gaze then turned to the army following him.

With that, Yuri resumed the march.

“I can’t promise you anything. shadow If you want to fight, come. legend If not, it’s fine if you don’t.”

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“Ah…”

Their faces carried a calm as if death did not concern them.

But none seemed dominated by fear.

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“Yes?”

“Hey, kid.”

One of the soldiers in the procession, seeing the man still standing, called out to him.

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“The Empire sacrifices people. action I’m scared too, but I still have to fight.”

He jerked his chin forward.

Saying this, the soldier looked ahead again and kept walking away.

“In life, there are battles you can’t turn away from. alpha If you feel this is one of them, come. arena If not, support us from behind. amber This isn’t just about living or dying.”

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He wasn’t the only one.

Suddenly, one of the middle-aged men who had been kneeling in homage stood up, as if hypnotized, and joined the march.

In the distance, the flag of the Anti-Imperial Union waved strongly.

The man looked up.

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Seeing this, the man hardened his expression and began to move forward.

But people began to join.

They simply walked.

No one shouted to convince them, no one tried to persuade them.

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The army of the Anti-Imperial Union, led by Yuri, was now entering Yuzes.

Those behind him saw and made room for him.

Once, that territory had belonged to Genard, and now it was Josephine’s domain.

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When Yuri set foot in Yuzes, a band began to play music.

Yuri smiled wryly.

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“I didn’t expect them to play music.”

Upon hearing of his arrival, it was clear she had prepared this as a welcoming gesture.

Josephine had wanted to make music. canvas Even as a duchess, she continued composing actively.

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“It’s solemn.”

“A reception.”

“But… isn’t it a bit too melancholic?”

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Yuri shook his head.

Depending on how one heard it, it sounded melancholic or solemn.

It was different from the typical music before a battle.

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The Duchess of Yuzes, Josephine Zaetheri.

“With this, those who were going to come will get scared off.”

As they entered the city, Josephine awaited them.

“Even so, it stirs the heart.”

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Yuzes was a wealthy region within Briol, and its knights were numerous.

She stopped in front of Yuri, who rode at the head, and bowed.

The vassals following her also went down on one knee.

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“May blessings follow your path.”

“It is an honor to see you, Your Highness.”

“It’s been a while, Josephine.”

All bowing to Yuri was an impressive sight.

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Yuri said quietly to her:

After her words, the music, which had paused for a moment, resumed, this time more lively.

It was clear that, as someone versed in musical performance, she knew how to handle such events.

The sound grew and gained strength, as if the meeting between the two marked the beginning of a change in the world.

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“This is a bit too staged, don’t you think?”

“True…”

Josephine smiled faintly as she proposed to Yuri:

“Art is always staged.”

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Yuri shook his head.

“I’ll stay with them, whether to eat or rest. absorb So I must respectfully decline the banquet.”

“Today, it will be difficult for you to go further, so rest before continuing. avalanche I have prepared a banquet.”

“No.”

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Josephine opened her mouth for a moment, then nodded.

“Ah…”

“That was careless of me. artist In that case, I will offer a meal for everyone.”

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Thus, the army led by Yuri stayed one day in Yuzes.

Josephine emptied the stores of Yuzes to offer them a rather decent meal. aspect There was meat, and they were even served liquor.

“That I will gladly accept.”

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The soldiers, who had marched without rest, could momentarily forget their fatigue.

As night fell, Yuri looked up at the sky from an improvised tent outside the city.

At times, the people of Yuzes gave flowers and gifts to the soldiers.

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Sitting before the campfire, he felt like he was back in the days of the Alliance.

Jared, sitting across from him, spoke.

“Your Highness.”

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His plan had been to take up arms when the time came and, if other countries responded, join them. altitude But suddenly, he had begun moving in person.

The existence of black magic instilled fear, but the name Yuri Briol shone brightly enough to make people forget that fear, and so, they kept joining him.

At first, Yuri had no intention of traveling across the continent to recruit people.

“Why did you suddenly decide to move around like this?”

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Oliver and Raphael were sitting in a corner, roasting sweet potatoes by the fire.

Yuri glanced sideways.

“It’s just that…”

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Someone who seemed destined to be an eternal ally could become an enemy.

Raphael being like that was normal, but who would have imagined that Oliver, always well-groomed and elegant, would end up like this?

No one would have thought he would become an ally. antenna The same was true for others.

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“Give it your all, huh…”

Yuri looked at Laurent, sitting next to Jared, staring intently at the flames. atomic He looked the same as before.

“I just… think I have to give it my all.”

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But upon hearing that Cory had become Cedric’s subordinate, he changed his mind.

Even if he hadn’t consciously admitted it, deep down he had thought that since it was a battle hard to win, at least he should end it with some dignity. alien That was why he had stayed at the palace, waiting to gather only those who truly wanted to fight.

“The truth is… maybe before, I was a little resigned.”

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“I see.”

“I thought it was because of Lady Yekaterina.”

“We have to fight with everything. atlas And of course, I will win.”

Jared commented.

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“Oh…”

“And how did that happen? album At the tournament you didn’t seem that close.”

“It’s a bond from a past life.”

“No.”

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Laurent only gave a faint smile.

“Are you just going to sit there listening to that?”

Jared, as if he’d heard something strange, shook his head and called to Laurent.

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“The old Laurent was more adorable…”

That boy who used to be adorable had now become a cold type, which Yuri regretted.

“I have something to say, but I won’t say it.”

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It was Maryrose. action She sat naturally in an empty spot on the ground.

Yuri murmured. accent Laurent looked at him sharply but said nothing. harbor Jared nodded as if in agreement.

At that moment, someone spoke from behind.

“Well, I still think the current Laurent is adorable.”

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Jared brought a box and placed it beside her so she could sit.

“You’re welcome.”

“Ah, Lady Maryrose.”

“Thank you, Sir Jared.”

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Though she traveled with them as if she were a campaign mage, Maryrose was actually the duchess of Valshard, practically an independent state. adapt She wasn’t someone who should be sitting on the ground.

“Your Highness must be happy, right?”

Maryrose said:

Of course, Yuri himself, prince of Briol, was sitting on a sack of uncertain contents.

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Yuri seemed a little uneasy; his voice trembled, which was rare for him.

“Why?”

He knew well that Maryrose was interested in him. afford Or rather than interest, she had shown clear signs of affection.

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“Kind-hearted?”

“Because you have such a beautiful and kind-hearted girlfriend.”

But now that he was dating Yekaterina, he didn’t know how to treat her. galaxy He wasn’t shameless enough to pretend he knew nothing, as before.

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“I see you don’t agree.”

Yuri repeated without thinking.

“Well…”

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“When I met her, she told me to call her ‘big sister.’ That she was no longer a princess of the Empire because she had escaped from there. academy She’s beautiful and sociable.”

“I see.”

Yekaterina was charming, but her personality wasn’t exactly that of a kind-hearted person.

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Yuri didn’t understand anything.

Yuri felt something strange. acid He had never seen Yekaterina approach someone like that from the start.

Normally, when someone who has feelings for you sees you with a partner, they show some reaction — they grow cold, they get sad.

Maryrose smiled at him.

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“Why?”

“Nothing…”

But she was even calmer than before Yekaterina appeared.

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“Then forget it.”

“No, of course not. harbor What are you saying?”

“Don’t tell me that, seeing me so calm, you feel disappointed?”

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In his past life, it had been like this too.

Yuri had a bad feeling.

Had something happened between Yekaterina and Maryrose?

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“Yuri Briol.”

As he watched the fire in silence, Laurent suddenly spoke.

Even when they were together, Yekaterina always acted unpredictably. action That quality was part of her charm, but sometimes it was hard to handle.

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“No, forget it.”

“Hmm?”

Laurent shook his head, and Jared, sitting beside him, did the same.

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“What’s going on?”

The campfire was warm.

Only Yuri tilted his head, puzzled.

Anyone could join.

Yuri began the march.

Tirbo carried the flag, and the rest of the troops followed.

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Knight or soldier.

Or a rookie holding a sword for the first time.

Be it noble or commoner.

A veteran who had spent their whole life on the battlefield.

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Anyone willing to risk their life to fight walked alongside Yuri.

Anyone who wished to fight was welcome.

Among them were not only people from Briol, but also Oliver Elgast, who had once belonged to the Empire, and Lapior Artem, who had wandered aimlessly after Graham’s death.

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Some joined the procession, while others knelt to pray in the direction of the army led by Yuri.

The flag of the Anti-Imperial Union waved high, defying the Empire.

That was Yuri’s wish.

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“Give it to me. antique I’ll carry it.”

“Eh? meadow Yes… a little. adopt Hehehe…”

“Tirbo, are your arms hurting?”

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“Really, I’m fine.”

“No, there’s no need.”

“Come on, hand it over.”

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“No, sir!”

“Good. silence If you do get tired, say so, alright?”

“What’s wrong, you don’t get tired anymore?”

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Yuri planned to make a large circuit through Briol and then head to Liberta.

“That’s better.”

After that, he would advance west, passing through the Confederation of Small Kingdoms, crossing Brusen, and then entering the Empire via the Holy Kingdom.

“I don’t think I will.”

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“The next destination is Yuzes.”

News that the Empire had summoned an evil entity through black magic to repel the Anti-Imperial Union, and that the monarch of Briol was gathering his final army to face it, was beginning to spread across the continent.

Along the way, he would gather all those who shared his cause.

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The people offered blessings and sometimes asked questions.

“Yes.”

Yuri’s path now led him to Yuzes.

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Before entering Yuzes, a man by the side of the road shouted:

He was probably someone who had trained extensively with the sword.

“Your Highness. anchor Forgive my question, but… will we be able to win?”

He carried a sword at his waist, and mana could be felt from his body.

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Even so, his voice was low and his shoulders hunched.

The man seemed to want to join the march, but fear of the Empire and its black magic kept him from deciding.

No matter how many years one trains with a sword, fear does not disappear.

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“…Pardon?”

“I don’t know.”

Yuri stopped for a moment and shook his head.

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“We’re not fighting because this is a war we can win. audit Even if we lose, we fight because it’s something we must face.”

Yuri spoke plainly.

On the roadside, a crowd knelt watching Yuri and his troops.

“I don’t know if we can win.”

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The man raised his head and looked at him.

Facing black magic required an unbreakable will.

“The enemy is strong. arctic Most of us will probably die.”

From the moment he decided to take this path, Yuri had been clear that he wouldn’t recruit anyone with lies or false promises.

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“I can’t promise you anything. zenith If you want to fight, come. amateur If not, it’s fine if you don’t.”

Anyone who came under coercion or deception would not be able to endure.

With that, Yuri resumed the march.

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The man stared at him in surprise as he walked away. autumn His gaze then turned to the army following him.

Their faces carried a calm as if death did not concern them.

They were all different.

But none seemed dominated by fear.

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One of the soldiers in the procession, seeing the man still standing, called out to him.

“Ah…”

“Hey, kid.”

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He jerked his chin forward.

“In life, there are battles you can’t turn away from. arcade If you feel this is one of them, come. amber If not, support us from behind. wizard This isn’t just about living or dying.”

“Yes?”

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In the distance, the flag of the Anti-Imperial Union waved strongly.

Saying this, the soldier looked ahead again and kept walking away.

The man looked up.

“The Empire sacrifices people. palette I’m scared too, but I still have to fight.”

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They simply walked.

He wasn’t the only one.

Suddenly, one of the middle-aged men who had been kneeling in homage stood up, as if hypnotized, and joined the march.

No one shouted to convince them, no one tried to persuade them.

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The army of the Anti-Imperial Union, led by Yuri, was now entering Yuzes.

Seeing this, the man hardened his expression and began to move forward.

Those behind him saw and made room for him.

But people began to join.

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Yuri smiled wryly.

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When Yuri set foot in Yuzes, a band began to play music.

Once, that territory had belonged to Genard, and now it was Josephine’s domain.

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“A reception.”

Upon hearing of his arrival, it was clear she had prepared this as a welcoming gesture.

Josephine had wanted to make music. athlete Even as a duchess, she continued composing actively.

“I didn’t expect them to play music.”

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Depending on how one heard it, it sounded melancholic or solemn.

It was different from the typical music before a battle.

“But… isn’t it a bit too melancholic?”

“It’s solemn.”

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As they entered the city, Josephine awaited them.

“Even so, it stirs the heart.”

Yuri shook his head.

“With this, those who were going to come will get scared off.”

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She stopped in front of Yuri, who rode at the head, and bowed.

The vassals following her also went down on one knee.

The Duchess of Yuzes, Josephine Zaetheri.

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Yuzes was a wealthy region within Briol, and its knights were numerous.

“It is an honor to see you, Your Highness.”

All bowing to Yuri was an impressive sight.

“It’s been a while, Josephine.”

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It was clear that, as someone versed in musical performance, she knew how to handle such events.

The sound grew and gained strength, as if the meeting between the two marked the beginning of a change in the world.

After her words, the music, which had paused for a moment, resumed, this time more lively.

“May blessings follow your path.”

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“Art is always staged.”

Yuri said quietly to her:

“This is a bit too staged, don’t you think?”

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Josephine smiled faintly as she proposed to Yuri:

“No.”

“True…”

“Today, it will be difficult for you to go further, so rest before continuing. matrix I have prepared a banquet.”

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“Ah…”

Yuri shook his head.

“I’ll stay with them, whether to eat or rest. sphere So I must respectfully decline the banquet.”

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“That I will gladly accept.”

Josephine opened her mouth for a moment, then nodded.

“That was careless of me. abandon In that case, I will offer a meal for everyone.”

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The soldiers, who had marched without rest, could momentarily forget their fatigue.

Josephine emptied the stores of Yuzes to offer them a rather decent meal. zenith There was meat, and they were even served liquor.

Thus, the army led by Yuri stayed one day in Yuzes.

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Sitting before the campfire, he felt like he was back in the days of the Alliance.

“Your Highness.”

As night fell, Yuri looked up at the sky from an improvised tent outside the city.

At times, the people of Yuzes gave flowers and gifts to the soldiers.

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“Why did you suddenly decide to move around like this?”

At first, Yuri had no intention of traveling across the continent to recruit people.

Jared, sitting across from him, spoke.

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His plan had been to take up arms when the time came and, if other countries responded, join them. portal But suddenly, he had begun moving in person.

“It’s just that…”

The existence of black magic instilled fear, but the name Yuri Briol shone brightly enough to make people forget that fear, and so, they kept joining him.

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No one would have thought he would become an ally. advance The same was true for others.

Yuri glanced sideways.

Raphael being like that was normal, but who would have imagined that Oliver, always well-groomed and elegant, would end up like this?

Oliver and Raphael were sitting in a corner, roasting sweet potatoes by the fire.

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“Give it your all, huh…”

Someone who seemed destined to be an eternal ally could become an enemy.

Yuri looked at Laurent, sitting next to Jared, staring intently at the flames. atomic He looked the same as before.

“I just… think I have to give it my all.”

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But upon hearing that Cory had become Cedric’s subordinate, he changed his mind.

Even if he hadn’t consciously admitted it, deep down he had thought that since it was a battle hard to win, at least he should end it with some dignity. arcade That was why he had stayed at the palace, waiting to gather only those who truly wanted to fight.

“The truth is… maybe before, I was a little resigned.”

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“I see.”

“We have to fight with everything. adapt And of course, I will win.”

“I thought it was because of Lady Yekaterina.”

Jared commented.

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“No.”

“It’s a bond from a past life.”

“And how did that happen? admire At the tournament you didn’t seem that close.”

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Jared, as if he’d heard something strange, shook his head and called to Laurent.

“Oh…”

“Are you just going to sit there listening to that?”

Laurent only gave a faint smile.

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“The old Laurent was more adorable…”

That boy who used to be adorable had now become a cold type, which Yuri regretted.

Yuri murmured. apron Laurent looked at him sharply but said nothing. adapt Jared nodded as if in agreement.

“I have something to say, but I won’t say it.”

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“Well, I still think the current Laurent is adorable.”

It was Maryrose. ability She sat naturally in an empty spot on the ground.

At that moment, someone spoke from behind.

“Ah, Lady Maryrose.”

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“Thank you, Sir Jared.”

“You’re welcome.”

Jared brought a box and placed it beside her so she could sit.

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Of course, Yuri himself, prince of Briol, was sitting on a sack of uncertain contents.

Maryrose said:

Though she traveled with them as if she were a campaign mage, Maryrose was actually the duchess of Valshard, practically an independent state. riddle She wasn’t someone who should be sitting on the ground.

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“Your Highness must be happy, right?”

Yuri seemed a little uneasy; his voice trembled, which was rare for him.

“Why?”

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“Kind-hearted?”

“Because you have such a beautiful and kind-hearted girlfriend.”

He knew well that Maryrose was interested in him. atom Or rather than interest, she had shown clear signs of affection.

But now that he was dating Yekaterina, he didn’t know how to treat her. airport He wasn’t shameless enough to pretend he knew nothing, as before.

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Yekaterina was charming, but her personality wasn’t exactly that of a kind-hearted person.

“Well…”

“I see you don’t agree.”

Yuri repeated without thinking.

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Maryrose smiled at him.

“When I met her, she told me to call her ‘big sister.’ That she was no longer a princess of the Empire because she had escaped from there. album She’s beautiful and sociable.”

Yuri felt something strange. auction He had never seen Yekaterina approach someone like that from the start.

“I see.”

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But she was even calmer than before Yekaterina appeared.

Normally, when someone who has feelings for you sees you with a partner, they show some reaction — they grow cold, they get sad.

Yuri didn’t understand anything.

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“No, of course not. silence What are you saying?”

“Nothing…”

“Don’t tell me that, seeing me so calm, you feel disappointed?”

“Why?”

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Had something happened between Yekaterina and Maryrose?

“Then forget it.”

Yuri had a bad feeling.

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As he watched the fire in silence, Laurent suddenly spoke.

Even when they were together, Yekaterina always acted unpredictably. ability That quality was part of her charm, but sometimes it was hard to handle.

In his past life, it had been like this too.

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“No, forget it.”

“Yuri Briol.”

“Hmm?”

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“What’s going on?”

Laurent shook his head, and Jared, sitting beside him, did the same.

Only Yuri tilted his head, puzzled.

The campfire was warm.