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Chapter 712
Chapter 712
Shall We Begin the Next Operation? (3)
Dudududududu!
The army of 500 discovered by the mage was none other than Ghislain and Julien's mercenary corps.
They had thrown the Suppression Army out as bait and, while the Marquis' main force was pinned down at the frontlines, launched a bold surprise attack to capture Marquis Falkenheim.
As they continued their relentless charge, Dark, who had gone out to scout, reported back to Ghislain.
Е̇ǹ ù ṁa
― Master! We’re in trouble! There’s an army lying in wait up ahead! They’ve even set up a proper camp, it looks like they arrived beforehand!
“What?”
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Ghislain was startled. The path he had taken was one the Marquis’ army would never patrol.
And yet there was an army stationed there!
A chill ran through Ghislain’s chest. It was the first time he had felt such a sensation since returning to the past.
‘Could someone have seen through my plan?’
Ӗ n̊ ümа́ . i d
Before launching this operation, Ghislain had verified every movement of the Marquis’ forces and their vassals. No one had shown even the slightest hint of anticipating a surprise attack.
The situation already had over 100,000 troops facing off against each other. Who could possibly expect an insane plan where the only Transcendent would be pulled out?
And yet, to have anticipated all that and deployed troops in advance? Whoever it was, there was no doubt they were a brilliant strategist.
“How many are there?”
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― Looks like about three thousand!
“Three thousand?”
E ñ ùm̈ а . іd́
Ghislain tilted his head. If they knew he was coming, there’s no way they’d have sent only three thousand. That wasn’t nearly enough to stop a Transcendent.
And yet they had placed only that many...
‘Don’t tell me they deployed all the Transcendents to this location?’
If that were true, then he’d been outplayed. It would mean the Marquis’ forces had thrown their massive army out as bait too.
A sly grin spread across Ghislain’s face as he tightened his grip on his staff. He was curious who the opponent was.
To think there was someone else bold enough to attempt such a daring strategy. His chest trembled with a thrill he hadn’t felt in ages.
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“Alright, I’ll give you that. Let’s see what you’ve got.”
Dududududu!
Ghislain spurred his horse forward with fierce momentum. The mercenaries, sensing it, also began to radiate that same intensity.
The tension of an imminent clash spread among them all.
Though there were deep misunderstandings on both sides, the situation made it inevitable for them to reach such conclusions.
That was how far this place was from the actual battlefield.
Wеb̆ňо̂ v̀ е l Е́n ǔm̌ a
Dudududududududu!
Ghislain and the mercenaries charged forward without hesitation. Before long, they spotted the enemy's encampment.
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The enemies, as if they had already detected their approach, had formed ranks and were waiting.
“As expected.”
Ghislain grinned. The fact that they were this well-prepared meant they were certain he would come and had set up a tight defense.
Just from that alone, it was clear how exceptional the enemy commander was. A true leader never took watch duties lightly.
En u m̆ ä.і́ d
“This isn’t like the enemies we’ve faced before! Don’t let your guard down, give it everything you’ve got!”
At Ghislain’s words, the mercenaries gripped their weapons even tighter, nerves stretched taut. It was because Ghislain had never spoken like that before.
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Ghislain also drew up his mana to its peak. He expected a Transcendent to be among the enemy ranks, so he intended to launch a bold assault right from the start.
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Just as he charged forward with fierce momentum, ready to hurl his staff—
“Oh, welcome!”
E num а. і d̂
Some slick-looking guy beamed brightly and spread his arms wide to greet them.
“…?”
Ghislain was momentarily thrown into confusion.
‘What kind of trick is this? A new tactic?’
He missed the timing to throw his staff. It was a perfectly timed welcome, bafflingly effective.
Dududududu!
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Their speed hadn’t slowed. They were still barreling forward when the other man grinned again.
“Ahh, you could’ve taken your time getting here. What’s the rush? It’s all good now, really.”
“…?”
He was disturbingly cheerful. Ghislain ultimately brought his horse to a halt. The mercenaries following behind him also had to stop in a hurry.
After blinking a few times, Ghislain asked,
“…Who are you people?”
Ẽn̄ŭ m̀а̂. ïd
The man standing in front of them winked playfully.
“Who else? We’re the unit that likes to take it slow. You get what I mean, right?”
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“…Not really.”
“Ayy, why pretend you don’t? Do I really have to spell this out myself? You pulled out quietly too, didn’t you?”
“……”
“Now that we’re both in this situation, why not hang around a bit and then move together? That way, the excuse about being late sounds more believable.”
E̊ ǹ ú ḿ а̂
Count Valesant, not knowing their identities, did his best to remain polite. But when Ghislain didn’t reply, he cleared his throat and asked,
“Ahem, ahem. Surely, you’ve figured it out by now with that explanation... Anyway, I’m Count Valesant. Might I ask which domain you hail from? The one in front appears to be your leader. May I ask about your status?”
It was only proper to identify each other’s ranks before discussing hierarchy. Count Valesant casually swept his gaze over Ghislain and the mercenaries.
‘Hmm, their outfits are rather shabby. Must be from some poor territory? Doesn’t seem like anyone outranks me.’
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As he was caught up in his own assumptions, Ghislain casually replied,
“We’re the Julien Mercenary Corps.”
Ê n̈ům а̇ .і̄d̂
“Ohh, a mercenary corps. No wonder your gear looks kinda shabby. Which domain hired you, then? So, the name’s Julien Mercenary Co uh-huhuhuh?!”
Count Valesant almost fell off his horse in shock.
The Julien Mercenary Corps?! Wasn’t that the insane band of mercenaries who had sparked the war sweeping across the kingdom?
Count Valesant asked with a look of utter disbelief.
“Seriously?”
“Seriously.”
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“Then… that crazy Transcendent… Astion?”
“That would be me.”
“W-Why would that mercenary corps show up here?”
“To strike the Marquis from behind.”
“……”
Count Valesant’s mind went blank. An enemy they could never hope to handle had appeared right here, in the place they believed to be the safest, far removed from the frontlines!
Е̊ n ümа́ .і d
And there he had been, grinning like a fool and welcoming them with open arms. What a moron.
Of course, that didn’t mean he should have fought them. He should’ve run the moment he spotted them.
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While Count Valesant stood dazed, his deputy at least managed to regain composure and shouted,
“Prepare for battle! Prepare for battle! The enemy is here!”
The soldiers, who had expected to relax, jolted in shock and grabbed their weapons.
Ghislain raised his staff and asked Count Valesant,
Ẃе b̊nȯvĕ l̄ Ê ṅ u mа̊
“Is there a Transcendent here?”
“N-No, there isn’t. Why would a Transcendent be here?”
“……”
Ghislain realized he had completely misunderstood. He had merely stumbled upon a group of soldiers who were shirking their duties.
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Even Marquis Falkenheim probably had no idea there were troops lazing around like this during such a crucial war.
Once again, Ghislain was reminded just how many variables existed in this world.
È ń u ṁа
Sighing, he rubbed his forehead and said,
“Haah… well then, I’m in a hurry, so go ahead and die.”
“Surrender! We surrender!”
“……”
Count Valesant shouted his surrender before a single blow had been exchanged.
This was the infamous Julien Mercenary Corps, after all. There was no way he could defeat an army led by a Transcendent.
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He hadn’t wanted to fight from the start, which was why he had been slacking off. So, surrendering cleanly was the smartest move.
Count Valesant jumped off his horse and knelt down.
“As a lord of this kingdom, I formally request to surrender to the ‘Supreme Commander of the Royal Army.’”
“…You’re not going to fight?”
“I’ve hated Marquis Falkenheim for a long time. I only obeyed him because I didn’t have the strength to oppose him. Ah, that bastard really gets on my nerves. And I love peace.”
“…I see.”
Е̊ n umа̇
With the other side being this blatant, Ghislain’s excitement quickly faded. Since he was already on his way to strike Marquis Falkenheim, it didn’t really matter.
Then suddenly, a good idea popped into his head.
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“Actually, if I take you with me, the journey might go a bit more smoothly.”
“Huh?”
“Getting past checkpoints and fortresses is a hassle. There are a few spots where we’ll have no choice but to fight. But if I bring you along, it might go a little easier, don’t you think?”
“Y-You mean…?”
Е̂ n u mǎ
"Alright, from now on, you’re our guide. We’re going to disguise ourselves as your soldiers and go meet the Marquis."
“…Can’t you just go without me? I’ll just stay quiet here.”
“Nope. It’ll be easier if I bring you along.”
Ghislain grinned as he raised his staff again.
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“Of course, I respect the freedom to choose. The decision is yours.”
“Do you respect the freedom after ‘choosing’ too?”
W е̂ b̆ n̂ o v е̂ l Е̇nu_m̌а̌
“Not really. I’ve got a lot riding on this, you see.”
“…Let’s be on the same side then.”
Count Valesant agreed, tears brimming in his eyes. He had avoided war because he wanted to live. There was no way he was going to die now.
Ghislain and the mercenaries quickly changed into the Valesant troops’ uniforms. They even took the banner anyone who saw them would think they were part of Count Valesant’s forces.
Count Valesant addressed his trembling troops with a wavering voice.
“Stay here… Don’t worry… Once the Marquis is captured, the war will be over.”
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From their perspective, all they could do now was hope the Julien Mercenary Corps succeeded. They’d been forced onto the same boat, after all.
If they failed, their plan was to plead that they were taken as hostages.
As Count Valesant gave his melancholic farewell, his deputy gave him a look. The deputy couldn’t simply take the words of someone who was now a hostage at face value.
They had been together for many years. One might even say they were soulmates. They trusted they could understand each other with just a glance.
‘What should we do? Should we secretly follow you?’
‘Hey, just in case you’re misunderstanding seriously, just rest here. Don’t do anything stupid that might put the soldiers in danger. From what I saw, they might let me go if they get the Marquis.’
E̊ ǹŭm.а . ї d̄
‘Understood. I’ll rescue you the first chance I get.’
‘I’m going now. Just stay here and rest.’
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‘Don’t worry. Even if it costs me my life! I’ll definitely rescue you, my lord!’
And so, Count Valesant was dragged away by Ghislain without a single moment of actual understanding shared with his deputy.
Since the unit suddenly started moving in reverse, the checkpoints and fortresses of the Marquis’ territory naturally tried to block them. Each time, Count Valesant would step forward and shout,
“Hey! Don’t you recognize me? The Marquis summoned us urgently! We’ve been assigned to escort supplies!”
Е̊n̊ům̊ǎ
The war had broken out so suddenly that many troops were moving before word had a chance to spread. As long as they confirmed the unit was on their side, they didn’t question much further.
Fortunately, some knights who recognized Count Valesant helped the story go over smoothly.
Thanks to that, the Julien Mercenary Corps passed through the Marquis’ territory with ease. Ghislain looked at Count Valesant with a pleased smile.
“Lucky us.”
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Originally, the plan had been to avoid as many obstacles as possible, and when avoidance wasn’t an option, to break through them with force.
The enemy had sent nearly all their troops to the frontlines, leaving behind only minimal forces. That made evading surveillance or directly engaging them relatively easy.
Е nûm̄ ӑ
But nothing was faster than simply marching straight through like this. It also lowered the risk of getting surrounded if word got out midway, all thanks to Count Valesant’s habit of slacking off.
Unlike the tearful Count Valesant, the members of the Julien Mercenary Corps were all smiles.
They had arrived near the Marquis’ stronghold much more easily than expected.
However, that shortcut didn’t work in front of the stronghold itself.
“Halt! What’s going on here?”
The guards at the Marquis’ stronghold blocked Count Valesant with cold, sharp eyes.
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Count Valesant wore an awkward expression. There was no way a lie would work here.
Still, he gave it a shot. He looked up at the officer atop the wall and shouted,
“You know me, right?”
“Yes, aren’t you Count Valesant? May I ask why you’ve brought troops here?”
“The M-Marquis summoned me. As reinforcements.”
“I’ve heard nothing of that.”
Е́ ñu̇ m a . id̊
“He must’ve called for me in a hurry, that’s all. Now open the gate, will you?”
“Then I’ll send a messenger to confirm. Please wait.”
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At those words, Count Valesant glanced at Ghislain with a nervous look.
Ghislain rolled his neck a few times and said,
“Good work. Looks like we’ll have to resort to force from here. But thanks to you, we made it comfortably this far.”
“C-Can I leave now?”
Еñu m̈ ӑ
“But see, I’m still not convinced whether you’re really on our side or not.”
“Oh come on, we came all this way together of course we’re on the same side.”
“I’d like to see a little proof of your commitment. Something to show we’ll keep moving forward together.”
Count Valesant let out a long sigh. If things went south, he had planned to say he’d been taken hostage but that excuse was starting to look like it wouldn’t work.
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In the end, he faced forward and shouted with all his might.
“Hey! Open the damn gate right now, you bastards!”
Е ñ ù ḿ а̇
“…?”
The knights and soldiers on the wall all had the same dumbfounded expression. Where did this guy think he was, barking orders like that?
As the officer on the wall furrowed his brow, Count Valesant shouted again with everything he had.
“You rebel scum! Stay right where you are! I’ve brought the full force of the army with me, and I’m going to blow your damn heads off, you treasonous sons of bitches!”
“…?”
The word “rebel” made the wall commander narrow his eyes.
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Now that he thought about it, something did feel off. They had arrived unannounced at the very heart of Marquis Falkenheim’s territory.
There was no need to ponder further. During wartime, any suspicious force should be dealt with first, questions could come later.
“All units! Prepare for battle!”
It looked like they had only about 500 men. But even excluding the troops already deployed, there were still around 2,000 stationed here. That’s how important this place was.
The soldiers on the wall raised their bows high. At the signal, a storm of arrows would rain down.
Ghislain chuckled and patted Count Valesant on the shoulder.
Ẁе b̈ṅ о̃ v̂е̊ l Ěńû m а̄_
“Let’s keep working well together, Count.”
“Y-Yes… let’s.”
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“Hey, some of you stay and protect the Count. He’s really one of us now.”
Mercenaries with large shields quickly gathered around Count Valesant.
At the same time, Ghislain’s eyes glowed red. He was ready to storm in and take Marquis Falkenheim down in one swift strike.
“Shall we begin?”
Е̃ nǔ m̄ а̃ . i d́
KWAANG!
His body surged upward towards the wall.
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