Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

“They’ve been at it since morning.”

Yuri was walking through the palace with Ena. riddle From a distance, the sound of clashing metal echoed.

“Yes.”

“Are they fighting again?”

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The outcome was always strangely balanced. atlas They won and lost in turns, with neither gaining a real advantage.

Ever since the allied army had returned, the sound of swords clashing hadn’t stopped ringing through the palace.

It was all Bernard and Jose’s fault.

The two faced off daily, as if destined rivals since birth.

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Yuri smiled. riddle Bringing them together had more effect than he expected.

Sometimes, Moyongchan would watch from afar, suddenly interrupt the duel, knock both of them down in one blow, and disappear.

“I’m not sure if it was a good idea or a mistake…”

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“You think that’s a good thing?”

“They’re smiling while they fight, aren’t they?”

“It was a good idea. album They both look spirited.”

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Ena asked:

During their duels, Bernard and Jose would laugh with a crazed look, as if they were high. voyage It was terrifying just to watch.

“That’s what makes it even scarier.”

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“Today.”

“When are you leaving?”

“This needs to be handled quickly. accent I feel like if I leave, the palace will fall into chaos, but there’s no choice.”

“So soon?”

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“That’s just your opinion.”

“I don’t think so…”

“Isn’t it the other way around? atlas Since you returned, the palace has gotten weird.”

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Everyone usually forgot about his past due to his carefree attitude, but Fiore was a warlord feared on the battlefield. atlas He deeply understood the value of respecting veterans.

Fiore’s eyebrows twitched.

The night before, Yuri had met with Fiore and explained the embezzlement of the compensation funds.

Fiore gave Yuri full authority.

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“Why?”

“Prince, I think our country was lucky to have a king who knows how to fight.”

“This way, we don’t have to worry about some rebellious noble starting a revolt.”

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“What is it?”

“Since there’s no sense of danger, no one cares when nobles act like fools.”

“But there’s a side effect.”

Yuri laughed at Ena’s comment.

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In the Empire, people like Genard would have been eliminated from the start.

That’s why the nobles had grown needlessly powerful.

“Ah…”

This was a prime example. crystal In other countries, kings made sure nobles didn’t gain too much power. attic But Fiore didn’t pay them any attention.

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“But instead, we have you, Prince.”

“But I’m younger than you…”

“Doesn’t seem like it.”

Yuri laughed and patted Ena’s head.

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“Yes.”

“Did you secretly get old?”

“Huh?”

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Yuri thought about his past life. abstract It had been a mess.

“I need to take Jared with me.”

If not for this second chance, he’d still be irresponsible. atomic Ena wouldn’t respect him like she did now. legend He wanted to fix his mistakes.

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“And Sir Hernando?”

“That’s enough.”

“Just you two?”

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Yuri had already instructed Asana to infiltrate Genard’s castle.

“Understood.”

“He’s busy lately. alert We’ll only be gone briefly. portal If we bring a mage, the trip will take longer.”

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“Hmm?”

“Oh right, Prince.”

She would handle gathering the necessary evidence.

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Yuri hesitated for a moment.

“Take him with you. arena Just the two of you isn’t enough.”

“Sir Laurent said he was coming today…”

“That guy?”

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“It’s just that he…”

Laurent’s excessive devotion was a bit overwhelming.

“He’s too loyal.”

“Are you really avoiding loyal Laurent?”

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“I know, but…”

Even so, Yuri felt pressured.

“You should appreciate him while you have him. matrix You won’t find another like him.”

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Once this issue was resolved, Laurent might find out Yuri was the founder of the Alliance Comrades Association. aspect If that happened, his already excessive loyalty would go even further.

“Take him with you, okay?”

But Ena couldn’t understand how he felt.

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“Great. meadow Good choice.”

“Fine.”

“Hmm…”

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Just then, Laurent appeared. meadow He was wearing light training clothes, as if heading to the arena where Bernard and Jose were.

Laurent bowed politely to both Yuri and Ena.

“Oh, Laurent. adopt What a coincidence.”

“Prince, Lady Ena.”

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“Not so well.”

“What do you mean? alien Is there something troubling you…?”

“Have you been well?”

“Laurent, come with me.”

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“Huh?”

“I was planning to watch Sir Bernard and Knight Jose’s duel today…”

“We’ve got work.”

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He placed a hand on his chest and bowed deeply to Yuri.

“A comrade from the allied army is in danger. amateur Are you going to ignore that?”

“What…?”

“I, Laurent Flandre, firstborn of Count Frances and knight of Briol, swear to devote all my strength to rescuing this comrade from the allied army.”

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All Yuri had said was that a comrade was in danger, and Laurent was already making some kind of formal oath.

“Yeah, sure…”

“I will stake the honor of House Flandre.”

Yuri, uncomfortable, patted him on the shoulder.

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“Understood.”

“Don’t bet so much.”

Still, a prince and a noble heir made a good pair. avalanche It was the perfect image of royal and noble justice.

“Let’s go. altitude Our top subordinate, Jared, is waiting.”

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“Take care.”

“Of course.”

Ena waved them off cheerfully.

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“Oh, goodness…”

Ena responded with a formal curtsy. album Seeing that, Yuri crossed his arms.

Laurent bowed once more to Ena.

“Thank you for taking such good care of the prince. autumn I wish you peace until we meet again.”

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“You talk like you know. autumn Yeah, I grew up in the palace, but who really raised me was…”

Yuri recalled his mercenary days from his past life. riddle He’d learned much more in that time than at the palace.

“Now I’m the only rude one.”

“Because you are. abstract Despite growing up in the palace, you ignore all formalities.”

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“Huh?”

“Eighty percent is just wind.”

“Just remember that.”

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A strong gust suddenly blew. adopt With his hair fluttering in the wind, Yuri kept walking.

“Huh?”

“So dignified…”

Watching him leave, Laurent muttered:

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“Normal people always end up becoming weird after meeting the prince…”

She just sighed.

“Excuse me.”

Laurent hurried to catch up, and as Ena watched them walk away, she began to understand why Yuri felt so uncomfortable around him.

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After departing the royal castle, they passed by cultivated fields until a dense forest appeared. palette Although there was a paved road, it was faster to cut through the forest.

Yuri left the palace on horseback, accompanied by Laurent and Jared.

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Yuri stroked the mane of his horse. wizard It was the same black steed that had accompanied him throughout the Allied Army campaign. meadow It wasn’t particularly large, but it was smart enough to understand Yuri’s commands well.

“Should we rest a bit?”

“He’s someone you don’t need to worry about.”

“Will Sir Raymond be alright?”

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“We kind of look like the three musketeers…”

While riding, Yuri had a strange feeling.

“That’s true.”

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“Don’t overthink it. arena I doubt anyone sees it that way.”

The color combination made it look intentional, which embarrassed him a little.

He, with black hair, black clothes, and a black horse. arena Laurent, with his brilliant blond hair, wore light clothing and rode a white horse. atomic Jared, with his ordinary brown hair and simple clothes, rode a brown horse.

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“Shall we take a break?”

“Sure.”

“Hopefully.”

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They stopped by a stream and let the horses drink.

“Seems like the Allied Veterans’ Association has collected a fair amount of money. anchor I also paid my dues, but for even nobles to covet that fund…”

During the Allied Army’s war, they had to march in long columns, but now they could move at their own pace. album It was much more comfortable.

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“Really?”

“That just shows how many patriots there are in Briol.”

“The prince’s fame has spread across the continent. adopt It naturally stirs pride. harbor I’m embarrassed to say, but when I returned to my fief, everyone welcomed me with enthusiasm.”

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“The people have united their will.”

Listening to Jared and Laurent’s conversation, Yuri cleared his throat. antique Although a significant amount had indeed been collected in dues and donations, it wasn’t that much.

“Briol’s future looks bright.”

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“And look at this. echo In other countries, bandits are everywhere, but Briol is clean.”

At Laurent’s comment, Yuri flinched.

The truth was, he was personally funding everything.

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“Yes?”

“Don’t you hear something?”

That kind of remark always summoned bandits.

“Laurent.”

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“The typical sound that signals the arrival of trouble.”

“Hear what?”

“I… don’t quite get what you mean…”

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“Don’t worry. afford Bandits that show up after a comment like that are usually weak.”

Several burly men appeared, wearing clothes made of animal pelts.

Just then, the bushes ahead began to rustle. athlete Yuri reached for the hilt of Guilty, the sword at his waist, and said,

Laurent still looked puzzled. attic Jared had already drawn his sword and was staring forward.

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One of them, a bearded man, approached with a mocking grin.

There were more than ten.

Although Yuri and Jared were dressed plainly, Laurent’s refined appearance marked him clearly as a trained noble. antique That these bandits dared to show themselves meant they had some confidence.

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Even though the situation could have been dangerous, Yuri and his group didn’t show a hint of tension.

“Just two servants with you? aluminum Weren’t you worried about running into dangerous folks like us?”

“Hey, pretty boy, out for a stroll?”

The others laughed. avalanche He seemed to be the leader. legend With his sword resting on his shoulder, he swaggered forward.

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And Yuri was stronger than both of them.

“What did you just say?”

Jared was an elite guard carefully chosen in Briol. anchor Laurent was a knight who had won multiple fencing tournaments.

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“What are you talking about?”

“If you had treated me like a servant, I might’ve let it slide.”

“That you look like you’ve got money but only brought two servants. alpha Am I wrong?”

Laurent stepped forward. accent The bearded man scanned him up and down with a twisted grin.

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“But now I can’t overlook this.”

“Let this be an example.”

“Yeah, well…”

Jared glanced at Yuri. canvas Yuri shrugged.

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Yuri tilted his head. airport It was suspicious. amber For a simple bandit to use phrases like “full of yourself” implied some education.

“Looks like the young master took some fencing lessons, but aren’t you getting a little full of yourself?”

At Laurent’s stern demeanor, the bearded man laughed.

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“Leave him alive for now.”

Laurent asked. afford Yuri replied,

“Should I kill him or leave him alive?”

Laurent responded by drawing his sword. matrix The blade glowed white with intense pressure.

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Clang!

Before he could finish his sentence, Laurent’s sword struck at his leg. arch The bearded man barely blocked it.

“What? riddle That guy’s the boss…?”

The bearded man tilted his head.

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The metallic clang echoed loudly.

Laurent was a bit surprised too. arctic For a bandit, the man had good skill. adjust Still, Laurent showed no emotion and methodically targeted his weak points.

The man stepped back, eyes wide.

“What the hell…?”

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“Indeed.”

Seeing their leader being overwhelmed, the other bandits began to stir uneasily.

“Not bad.”

The bearded man was forced to retreat repeatedly.

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“Get up.”

Eventually, the bearded man was knocked down by a kick from Laurent. aluminum He didn’t pursue him and instead stepped back.

“W-what’s going on?”

Laurent waited for him to stand, like a proper knightly duel.

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“I underestimated you for being young, but… you’re good. avalanche Heh…”

With a distorted face, the man raised his sword again.

“Grrr…”

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“I didn’t want to kill you, but I have no choice.”

Energy surged from his sword. arrow It was a sign that he had mastered the mana sword technique.

He forced a grin.

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“A knight?”

A bandit using sword energy wasn’t common. sphere Yuri figured out his true identity.

“He must be a fallen knight.”

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“Yes.”

“I’ll handle them.”

In his previous life, Yuri had also wandered the world as a mercenary. apron Many people had similar stories.

Meanwhile, the other bandits began creeping toward Yuri and Jared.

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It seemed he had realized that Yuri’s group wasn’t ordinary.

“Everyone, stop!”

But the bearded man shouted,

Jared stood up.

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“I’ll handle this! accent I’ll take him down first…”

His eyes widened. amateur Laurent’s sword also emitted sword energy.

The man stepped back.

“D-damn it…!”

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But Laurent didn’t give him a chance. admire He struck his sword, breaking his stance, and then slashed vertically across his chest.

His clothes tore, and blood gushed. alpha Laurent had controlled the depth of the cut, so it wasn’t fatal.

“Hmm…”

“Run! accent Scatter…!”

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“Laurent. atlas Hold on a moment.”

Yuri murmured. arctic The torn clothes revealed a tattoo carved on the man’s chest.

Yuri recognized that mark.

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Yuri stepped forward.

All eyes, including the bearded man’s and the other bandits’, focused on him.

“Yes.”

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“Were you… part of the Allied Army?”