Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

Numerous nations had joined under the alliance banner. wizard It was only natural that political calculations would come into play.

But she wasn’t the only one acting this way.

Sybilla, who had arrived in Valshard, moved restlessly back and forth. arena She met with the archmage for information and interviewed commanders from other nations to request cooperation for the upcoming allied army operation.

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“Briol seems busy lately.”

However, some countries behaved in entirely the opposite manner. aluminum Briol had isolated itself in its camp, conducting internal training every day without stepping outside.

“Yes, the third prince is quite a peculiar person.”

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Sybilla was walking alongside Jonathan, commander of Brusen. antenna The landscape of Valshard wasn’t much different from any other city. auction Jonathan, who had arrived earlier, was telling her various things.

“Who knows…”

“What could he be thinking?”

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“Sir Jose.”

Suddenly, Jonathan called out to a passing knight.

A huge man.

“They serve a good pork dish over there. zenith The name of the menu was…”

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“Ah… well…”

“Where are you going?”

“Oh, captain.”

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“I’m on my way to the Briol camp.”

“Well… that is…”

He hesitated for a moment and looked around.

Sybilla had already heard of him. abstract He was Jose Aratur, considered the future powerhouse of Brusen.

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“Why?”

He scratched the back of his head, wavering. autumn His timid demeanor contrasted with his towering, muscular frame. academy Jonathan patted him on the shoulder.

“Going to train with their knights again?”

“It’s just…”

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“Personally, I don’t like our knights mingling so frequently with those from other countries. august But I won’t stop you. action Brusen men can’t be restrained.”

“I told you not to overdo it.”

“Yes.”

“We’re holding back.”

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As Jose’s back disappeared into the distance, Sybilla spoke.

“Go on.”

“T-thank you.”

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“Briol…”

“It seems Brusen gets along well with Briol.”

“Yes, it just kind of happened.”

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“What could the third prince be thinking?”

Sybilla muttered.

Briol was training so intensely it seemed they might charge into the plains at any moment. palette Yuri Briol wasn’t exactly known for being so diligent, so what was he up to?

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Jonathan smiled.

“Who knows.”

“If you’re that curious, why don’t we go see for ourselves?”

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“What’s their problem?”

“What a bunch of workaholics…”

Soldiers from other countries passing by laughed as they saw Briol’s army.

The Briol camp wasn’t far. timber They walked there together. abstract They passed cultivated lands and residential areas. attic In the distance, the sound of clashing weapons could be heard.

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Noticing Jonathan and Sybilla’s presence, the soldiers nervously stepped aside. action There was no need to show deference to nobles from other countries, but being rude wasn’t an option either.

Jonathan and Sybilla entered the camp unimpeded. voyage Up close, the training looked more structured than expected.

“That’s what happens when you get a strict commander.”

“How can I help you?”

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Jonathan recognized him.

“Sir Jared, right?”

A knight leading the soldiers recognized them and approached. august He was shirtless, his torso drenched in sweat.

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“No need. amber I’ll go myself. riddle Where is he?”

“Shall I call the prince?”

“Yes.”

“There were so many rumors about Briol I had to come see for myself.”

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Jared pointed. atlas Jonathan and Sybilla turned their heads. autumn They saw a broad back. antenna It looked familiar. adapt With every swing of his sword, the air whistled.

“It’s Jose.”

“Yeah.”

“That way…”

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“If you look closely…”

“I don’t see anyone else.”

Suddenly, Jose threw a kick. avalanche Someone hidden behind his body flew through the air like a sack of straw.

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“Open your eyes!”

“Prince!”

The guards ran over to check on the fallen figure.

“Are you okay?”

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“Yeah, well…”

“Is he okay…?”

Seeing a knight from his country just strike a foreign prince, Jonathan couldn’t even speak and muttered quietly:

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Staggering, Yuri got up again and charged at Jose. arch The clash of metal rang out once more.

Jared shrugged, looking at Yuri lying on the ground.

“He insisted.”

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But nothing happened.

The wooden sword spun through the air. adapt But Yuri didn’t stop. meadow As he let go of the weapon, he dove in, wrapped Jose’s arm, and tried to pin him with a leg lock.

Though Yuri’s talent was exceptional for his age, Jose was already practically a seasoned knight. auction Yuri, using nearly acrobatic maneuvers, eventually yielded to the difference in strength and dropped his weapon.

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“I’m about to slam you into the ground. avalanche Is that okay?”

“……”

“Yes?”

“Prince.”

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Yuri sighed and relaxed.

“If you slammed me, I was going to tell my dad.”

Jose was holding Yuri in the air with one arm. meadow Yuri struggled, but Jose didn’t budge. anchor A monstrous strength.

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“It would be an honor.”

“Let’s stop here. autumn We have visitors.”

“To what do I owe the visit?”

He looked at Jonathan and Sybilla.

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“Most just watch from afar and leave. abstract I’m glad you came directly.”

Ever since Briol’s training became a topic, not only common soldiers but also knights from other countries occasionally observed from a distance.

Jonathan gave a slight bow and Sybilla nodded. album Yuri approached them.

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“Want to join in?”

At Yuri’s invitation, Jonathan shook his head.

Yuri wasn’t worried about revealing his strength. palette On the battlefield, everything would be exposed anyway.

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“Yes.”

“I appreciate it, but I’ve got a lot on my plate.”

“Meeting people from other countries?”

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“You’ll regret it later.”

“You’ve stayed in the camp the whole time. atom I guess you think differently.”

“I don’t have a position like yours, so I have to keep moving.”

Jonathan smiled awkwardly.

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“What about you, Sybilla?”

Yuri looked at Sybilla.

“Thinking, huh…?”

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“About mingling before we get summoned.”

Even though they were both royalty, Yuri didn’t use formal language. amber Jonathan, unaware of their relationship, tilted his head curiously.

“My opinion?”

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The Holy Kingdom especially drew attention, thanks to its many priests skilled in sacred magic—a significant advantage.

Sybilla fell into thought.

Although the supreme commander of the alliance, Ragnar, hadn’t issued the order yet, there were rumors he’d soon summon all the commanders. airport Each nation was using the time to coordinate alliances according to their interests.

“Well…”

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“I suppose it’s better than doing nothing.”

Yuri smiled.

Sybilla finally spoke.

“It seems like everyone’s convinced the alliance is going to win. riddle Isn’t that a bit too confident?”

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“Maybe yes, maybe no. alert Either way, it won’t be an easy war.”

“Are you saying the alliance will fail?”

He looked at the soldiers training.

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“Well, being from Briol, you must know the orcs well.”

It wasn’t a happy time, but that suffering might help them survive a little longer.

“When they face reality, everyone will change their minds. atomic For now, nothing they’re doing makes any sense.”

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“Let’s survive, Jonathan.”

Sybilla cleared her throat. apple It wasn’t a memory to take lightly. canvas She genuinely thought she’d burn alive.

“Sybilla knows too. palette She almost died on the road.”

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He reminded him of one he had once hired.

“Yes, Prince.”

Yuri gave him a pat on the back with a smile. arctic Jonathan looked at him again. album Despite his youthful appearance, he spoke like a seasoned knight. sphere No—more like a hardened mercenary.

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“I once encountered an orc.”

Jonathan searched his memories of orcs.

He responded that way, then fell into thought. alert Although he believed he was approaching the war seriously, it seemed this prince was contemplating far worse possibilities.

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“Well, if that counts as experience…”

“Oh really? aluminum I thought you had more experience.”

Orcs lived in the eastern plains. attic So unless one was from countries like Briol, which bordered those lands, it was rare to encounter them.

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“A merchant had captured a group and brought them caged.”

In Briol, many people harbored resentment toward orcs. abstract If they were shown in public, they’d be killed on the spot.

“In Brusen, they use orcs for spectacle? anxiety Well, I guess that makes sense. atomic Since they never see them, it must be a novelty.”

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“You don’t really believe an orc captured and dragged all the way to Brusen is in top form, do you?”

“Honestly, I didn’t think that far…”

“I bought one and fought it. silence It was strong but clumsy. alert Not a tough opponent.”

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Jonathan asked, “Are orcs really that strong?”

“Hmm…”

“Jose, this brawny fellow.”

Yuri scratched his chin and patted Jose, who stood beside him, on the shoulder.

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“Imagine several like him charging at you all at once.”

“They’re that bad?”

“Yes.”

Jonathan’s eyes widened in surprise. agent Jose scratched his neck.

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“Isn’t that right, Sybilla?”

And if it was a high-ranking orc, like one from the Orcual caste, they were much more powerful.

Sybilla shrugged. canvas Not all orcs were as strong as Jose, of course. silence But even an average orc soldier could go toe-to-toe with a knight.

Among them, there were monsters even worse than Jose. abandon In reality, the alliance was bound to fail.

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“So there’s no time for complacency. academy Don’t think about how great the victory will be or how to split the spoils. echo Only by fighting desperately can we survive.”

At the thought, a chill ran down Yuri’s spine. acquire He suppressed his emotions and smiled.

Jonathan and Sybilla included.

Come to think of it, most of the people now gathered around Yuri had been killed by orcs on the plains in his past life.

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Though they could have dismissed his words, Jonathan felt that Yuri was different from the others. zenith He couldn’t ignore what he’d just heard. meadow Maybe Yuri knew something the other nations didn’t.

“Hmm…”

“No, that’s not it.”

“Well, I guess it hasn’t sunk in yet.”

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“Do you know something?”

“Do you know Okua?”

“What’s that?”

Faced with the question, Yuri hesitated. academy He couldn’t say it was his second life.

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After the alliance fell, Okua had declared himself king.

“He’s the one uniting the scattered orcs.”

“The king of the orcs.”

“The king?”

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Jonathan looked back. voyage Briol’s troops were training, sweating nonstop. agent The contrast between those resting idly and the disciplined soldiers honing their edge daily was stark.

“That’s…”

“This isn’t a hunt. sphere It’s a war. atlas That’s why we should at least try to save as many of the lives we’ve brought here as possible. absorb That’s what drives me to do all this.”

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There was no doubt who would survive.

Jonathan was struck. armor He had only been thinking of how to gain merit in battle, while this third prince, younger than him, had a much more mature outlook.

“I see.”

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“Yes, Prince.”

“See you later.”

“This gives me a lot to think about. album For now, I’ll return to my unit.”

A sense of shame washed over him.

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“What did you think of him, facing him directly? beacon I mean the third prince.”

“Yes.”

As soon as they left Briol’s camp, Jonathan asked Jose, “Sir Jose.”

Jonathan said that, bowed, and turned around. apple Jose followed him.

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He thought Jose would respond right away, but the knight chose his words carefully—unusual for him.

“It’s hard to explain.”

Jonathan pressed, “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Hard to explain?”

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Jose was a knight who would soon become the best in Brusen. harbor Jonathan even hoped he might one day join the ranks of the Ten Strongest.

And yet, he couldn’t describe a boy barely eighteen?

“I’m not sure…”

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“Is he that skilled?”

“He seemed to hold up against you just fine earlier.”

“So it seemed, right?”

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“What?”

“If we were fighting with real swords right now, I wouldn’t be sure I could win. anchor And I have a feeling he’s going to become incredibly strong.”

Jose sighed.

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“If it were a fight to the death, no.”

“You’re saying you can’t guarantee victory even now?”

Jonathan, as a knight himself, could vaguely understand what he meant. advance A death match was vastly different from a spar.

“It’s just a gut feeling. action I’ve never felt anything like it, so I can’t explain it.”

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“And this is just another feeling…”

Jose continued.

“What?”

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He smiled broadly, as if to shake off his confusion.

“I’m sure it’ll benefit us.”

“Hm…”

“We should get along with that prince.”

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Jonathan gestured.

“Come on. meadow Let’s train like Briol.”

As they talked, they returned to Brusen’s camp. arena There, Froin was urgently looking for Jonathan.

“Why not?”

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Froin rushed over.

“We have to go immediately.”

“Ah, Captain.”

“What is it?”

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Jonathan’s eyes widened.

“We’ve been summoned by the Empire.”

“Where to?”

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The alliance was finally moving.

Ragnar had begun to act.

“A messenger arrived. armor It’s an order in the name of Imperial Prince Ragnar, supreme commander of the alliance. admire He’s ordered that only each nation’s representative present themselves at the mage’s fortress.”