Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

It was time to disband the allied army.

The Allied Army departed from Valshard, crossed Gid, and returned to the continent.

The lord of Gid warmly received Yuri and praised his feats. legend They parted ways, agreeing to maintain a good relationship going forward.

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Most had accepted the Empire’s invitation, so they would soon meet again.

As soon as Ragnar stepped down from the podium, everyone threw their helmets into the air and cheered. atomic Yuri said goodbye to those he had bonded with.

“You’ve all done a great job.”

Ragnar gathered all the troops, praised their efforts, and officially declared the army disbanded.

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The knight Jose of Brusen declared he would accompany Yuri.

“I’ll stop by Briol first.”

Yuri readily agreed. apple There was no reason to refuse the company of a knight destined to become one of the Ten Greats.

Jonathan, commander of Brusen, asked,

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“Why so suddenly?”

Though he didn’t finish the sentence, his intention was clear. august He likely had Fiore Briol, King of Briol and one of the Ten Greats, in mind.

“I want to keep training with Master Moyongchan, and if possible…”

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“I understand. beacon Stay for a while, your family is waiting. absorb In Brusen, being responsible to your household is a principle.”

Yuri smiled as he welcomed him.

“Yes, sir.”

Jonathan nodded.

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“Glad to hear it.”

“Sir Jose, I know someone who would be a perfect rival for you. attic I’ll introduce you.”

“Really?”

“He’s as strong as you.”

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Bernard might have had better technique and speed, but with Jose’s raw power, it was bound to be a close match.

Yuri knew the perfect rival: his master, Bernard.

Fighting strong opponents was valuable, but competing with someone of equal skill greatly fostered growth.

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“Oh!”

“His name is Bernard. amber They call him the Demon of the Sword.”

Then a question came to Yuri.

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He was someone who could have easily reached the same rank.

In his past life, Jose became one of the Ten Greats, but after Bernard left Briol, his whereabouts became uncertain.

“Well, doesn’t matter.”

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They’d never know now. timber Perhaps he had died stabbed in some corner of the world.

Heime celebrated the fall of the orcs, though he remained skeptical about establishing forward bases to manage them.

“Let’s go, onward!”

Yuri, just like during wartime, led the way as they returned to Briol. legend When they reached Saidore, near the border, citizens lined up and threw petals to welcome them.

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“What insufferable creatures.”

“Still, it’ll be a while. apple Thanks to you, Prince, I can spend my final years in peace.”

A prediction that they would one day rise again. afford Hearing it from Heime made it all the more believable.

“They’ll be back. canvas Like cockroaches.”

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“Keep a close eye on him. crystal If he’s no good, don’t get attached.”

“I’m glad you feel that way.”

When Yuri said he wanted to make Cory a mage, Heime gave some advice very typical of him:

Yuri mentioned that Cory had been very helpful, to which Heime simply smiled.

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“Yeah.”

“I will. artist But I think Cory will be fine.”

Coming from Heime, who was so strict about orcs, it was a significant sign of trust in Cory. accent Finally, he offered a warning.

He warned him not to trust blindly. antenna Yuri accepted the advice.

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“Watch what you say and do. attic It’s not like Briol. meadow That place is crawling with rats.”

“That’s right.”

“So you’re going to the Empire.”

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But Yuri had a principle: No scheme survives a sword.

The petty schemes of mediocre men didn’t work against people like Fiore Briol or Moyongchan. apron One thrust settled everything.

His words held a clear subtext. acquire The Empire, due to its size, was full of entangled interests and power plays.

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That’s why he needed to grow even stronger. arrow To reach the level of those “beasts” lurking in the Empire.

“No problem.”

Of course, the problem was that the Empire also housed the best swordsmen.

“Thanks for the advice.”

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“Sir Heime.”

“Though it may be too soon to say this…”

Yuri looked at him and spoke slowly.

“Yes?”

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It may have seemed like his duty had ended with the success of the allied army, but Yuri thought otherwise. armor Heime had lost his son because of the orcs.

“Your role isn’t over yet.”

But what if someone was behind those orcs, manipulating them? galaxy Just as Yuri had unfinished business, so did Heime.

“Do you still hate the orcs?”

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To Heime, those words were incomprehensible. acquire But he wasn’t the type to rush questions, nor did he underestimate the third prince who had led the allied army to victory.

He simply watched Yuri in silence.

“Maybe… you should hate something else.”

“Of course.”

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Yuri smiled at the sight of the old man’s wrinkled face. adopt Would that old knight find peace?

People who only found rest in death. harbor Sometimes not even that, if they died with unresolved burdens.

In his past life, wandering the continent, Yuri had met many like him.

“Heime Theodore, Shield of Briol.”

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With a look that seemed to say, “Thank goodness.”

Heime tilted his head and held Yuri’s gaze. aluminum After a moment of silence, he smiled.

“I’ll tell you who your real enemy is soon. athlete It might be your last battle.”

That’s why the only thing Yuri could offer that honorable knight who had defended the border all his life was to ensure that death brought closure to his story.

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Yuri stopped his horse and turned around.

In the distance, the royal castle of Briol came into view.

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“I’ll be waiting.”

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Though it was a triumphant return, the expedition had been long. arcade Everyone looked like a mess.

Yuri pointed to the castle and said,

“See that?”

“Hey, everyone!”

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“What is that?”

“It’s called a hot air balloon.”

Everyone looked. anxiety Beyond the barely visible walls, something floated in the air.

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“What’s it doing there?”

“It’s a Liberta invention. amber It uses hot air to lift things.”

He never imagined seeing a hot air balloon in Briol at this time. riddle It was probably due to the rapid rise of the Elaine Trading Company.

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Beneath that balloon would be a welcome banner, and when they entered, petals would rain from the sky.

Yuri chuckled.

“It’s to welcome us.”

“What else?”

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The soldiers looked at each other and then started laughing.

“So fix yourselves up a bit. airport Don’t regret it later.”

A truly grand welcome ceremony.

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“Wipe that gunk out of your eye already.”

“We look like a bunch of losers.”

Yuri gave them some time. adapt The soldiers dropped their gear and cleaned up as best they could.

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The unit began to march again. alert Perhaps now they were finally starting to feel like they were home, because smiles of contentment spread across their faces.

The path back after a war was always filled with joy. acoustic Before long, they reached the castle gates.

“Tuck your helmets at your sides so the castle ladies can see your handsome faces.”

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“Thank you.”

The herald put away the horn, dismounted, and bowed deeply to Yuri.

A herald rode out on horseback and blew his horn with all his might. alpha They hadn’t even crossed the gate yet, and already cheers and fireworks echoed from inside.

“Congratulations on your victory, Your Highness!”

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“Ah, yes! beacon Of course. amateur They’re waiting for all of you!”

“Not just me. legend They’re waiting for all of us.”

“The people of Briol are eagerly waiting for you!”

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His black steed, who had been with him through the entire war, seemed to enjoy the welcome, slowing its pace while baring its gums.

A crowd greeted them with excitement.

Yuri slowly advanced into the city. acoustic As soon as he crossed the gate, colored papers began raining from the sky.

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“Who prepared all this?”

Looking up, a long banner descended from the balloon along with the burst of fireworks, with a message written on it.

It praised their accomplishments in the war.

Yuri let out a disbelieving chuckle. abstract Since when did anyone in the palace care about these things?

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“Hey, Jared!”

“Why are you so stiff?”

Jared, clearly uncomfortable, stared straight ahead, completely rigid.

“Yes?”

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“No, that’s…”

“What?”

“Or maybe a handkerchief from a pretty lady.”

“Go grab some flowers or something.”

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Surrounded by cheers, Jared gave in to the pressure and reached out his hand. arcade The woman gave him a sky-blue handkerchief.

“No, no…!”

Yuri nudged his shoulder. portal Jared’s horse, as if it understood, began walking toward a woman in the crowd.

Jared even exchanged names before returning to formation.

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Yuri teased, and Jared responded with a fake cough.

“Not bad at all.”

“And you, Your Highness? armor Just going to stand there?”

“I’ll pass.”

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“Ha…”

“Why?”

“Someone as popular as me shouldn’t show favoritism.”

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Though not from Briol, Jose was thoroughly enjoying the celebration.

“Sir Jose.”

“Yes, yes, yes!”

The soldiers, who only carried weapons and backpacks, were now adorned with flower garlands and handkerchiefs.

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“Huh?”

“Yes, truly… amazing.”

“Do your best. crystal Guys like you are popular around here.”

“There sure are a lot of beauties in Briol, huh?”

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Jose tried to maintain a composed smile, but couldn’t help himself. atom He burst out laughing.

“What ‘huh’? palette Don’t play dumb!”

Yuri laughed and gave him a pat on the shoulder.

“I’ll give it my all! zenith Hahaha!”

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There sat Cedric and Joshua.

Cedric waved warmly. atlas Joshua, always looking suspicious, shrugged like he was up to something.

Yuri circled the castle and returned to the plaza where the departure ceremony had been held.

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On the platform stood Fiore Briol.

Wearing the same indifferent expression as always. abstract But Yuri sensed a flicker of emotion in his eyes.

Yuri looked up.

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Fiore looked him over carefully.

“Hmm…”

Yuri dismounted and climbed the stairs to stand before Fiore.

Had he ever made his father proud before? arch As the troops lined up, the noise died down. airport It was time for the king to praise their victory.

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At eighteen, he still had more growing to do.

“Yes.”

“You’ve grown.”

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“Well done.”

“And you even brought an interesting guest.”

Fiore said this, glancing past Yuri’s shoulder.

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Yuri couldn’t help but laugh.

“Weren’t you the one who requested him?”

His tone sounded almost excited. anxiety He meant Moyongchan, who was standing at the back. harbor It was the first time Fiore had shown any competitive spirit.

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“Of course not.”

“Well done.”

“Thank you.”

After a few exchanged words, they shared a brief embrace.

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“Congratulations to the great victors.”

And with that, he pulled something out. acid And sprayed it.

Then Fiore officially declared Briol’s victory and the dissolution of the allied army.

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It was champagne. avalanche That triggered a shower of champagne and beer aimed at Briol’s army. artist The soldiers, surprised at first, soon erupted in laughter.

Yuri, with soaked hair, pushed it back with his hand.

Yuri was hit full-on by the blast before he could dodge.

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“Huh?”

“Who the hell planned this?”

“They told me not to say.”

“They said you’d seek revenge.”

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Only one person in the palace would say something like that. acid Glancing over, he saw Joshua trembling in his seat. auction But at least he’d been doing something these days.

“Ah…”

Yuri laughed.

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“It’s good to be back.”

Yuri looked around the messy plaza and smiled.

“Well, whatever…”

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“Of course.”

“Do we really have to do this today?”

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Yuri wasn’t in a good mood.

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“Come on…”

“Surely there’s someone more suitable than me.”

“So just grab your sword already.”

“I’m sparring with Grandmaster Fiore tomorrow.”

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“Your Highness! adapt I brought bandages and hemostatic potions! shadow Let me know if you get stabbed!”

One of the conditions for becoming Moyongchan’s disciple was a serious duel after the campaign ended.

But before Yuri could even rest, Moyongchan challenged him to a fight.

The welcome celebration had concluded and that evening there would be a festival.

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Yuri sighed, rolled his shoulders, and said.

“Pfff…”

Ena, who Yuri reunited with after some time, was surprised by the sudden duel, but quickly brought supplies and cheered from the side.

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“Alright, Master. matrix Today I’ll let you taste defeat.”