I Became the Vassal the The Tyrannical Is Obsessed With

251 – Episode 251 the Dawn of War Begins

Episode 251 The dawn of war begins

The pocket watch showed 3 a.M.

Theo Rod Montersen, wearing all his armor except his helmet, stood on the podium set up on the parade ground. In front of the podium, not only the duke family’s private soldiers, but also private soldiers dispatched from each family were gathered together.

A serious expression appeared on Theorod’s face,

‘Whew. I’m really nervous when something like this happens.’

In fact, his heart was full of tension.

“…”

The soldiers were all looking at Theorod. Now, Theorod was their general commander. It was only natural to pay close attention to what orders would come from his mouth

Theorod took deep breaths several times to shake off the tension. Thanks to deep breathing, he was able to forget some of his tension.

“Everyone pay attention!”

Theorod shouted at the top of his voice. The soldiers lined up in an orderly manner in front of the podium. He then ordered them to relax and take a stance.

‘Good.’

Seeing the soldiers in their absorbed postures, he clenched his fists hard. I felt a strange sense of joy at the sight of his soldiers following his orders.

If he can lead this battle to victory this time, he will be able to receive more attention in the future.

In that case, it would be possible to keep Cecilia alive by talking to her father.

Even though he won’t be able to take her as his real wife, he will even allow you to take her as his concubine her.

“We, the great revolutionary army, are planning to advance towards the imperial palace from now on!”

“Yes!”

The soldiers’ loud answers echoed in the night sky.

“All cavalrymen, get on your horses! Infantry, check your weapons one last time!”

As soon as Theorod’s instructions were given, his private soldiers began to move busily. After a while, the infantrymen returned to their resting positions, and the cavalrymen gathered around the infantrymen on their respective horses.

They were waiting for Theorod’s next command.

“…”

The parade ground was engulfed in silence. Only the occasional sound of a torch burning could be heard intermittently.

Theorod placed his hand on my waist. There was a great sword that he loved.

Holding the hilt of his sword in his hand, he immediately drew his greatsword and raised it high in the sky.

“If you are ready, let’s go to the imperial palace now!”

“Waaah!”

The private soldiers shouted towards the front lines. The momentum was so strong that it seemed as if it would knock down all obstacles standing in its way.

Theorod then came down from his platform and mounted his white horse.

“Charge first with the infantry! Charge!”

The infantry left the duke’s residence first, and the cavalry followed them.

Theorod followed in the last ranks of the cavalry.

Finally, the beginning of a civil war that would forever be remembered in the history of the Eckhart Empire took place.

* * *

Meanwhile, Monte Lessen stood behind the podium on the parade ground and watched his soldiers moving away.

Originally, he led this revolution, so it was right for him to lead his soldiers. Because 10 years ago, the Duke of Hundrey did the same.

But he deliberately did not come to the forefront.

This was because he was too old to swing a sword and he wanted to give Theord as much credit as possible.

Theorod currently has a weak support base. Although he was appointed to the highest position within the noble faction, he has not shown much activity so far.

At this rate, even if he usurps the imperial authority from the Eckhart family, it will be difficult for him to receive support from the imperial faction’s nobles.

‘So we must at least show our strength through this war.’

That way, even the imperial nobles will have no choice but to recognize Theorod as emperor.

Of course, it was planned that he would be the one holding real power.

Hehe.”

Montersen couldn’t hold back his laughter just thinking about it. Then he clenched and unfolded his hand repeatedly.

This war will end in two days at most.

He felt joy deep in his heart as if the empire had already fallen into his hands.

At that time, the warlock Calcia appeared next to him.

“Duke of Montersen.”

“Oh. “You came just in time.”

Monte Lessen let out a soft exclamation and turned his head towards the warlock. Her face was unrecognizable as she was still wearing her locks all the way up to her head. Moreover, she was so short that she was only as tall as Monte Lessen’s waist.

“All you have to do is provide support for our soldiers as I asked.”

“Yes. “Let’s go to Mount Willa.”

With those words, Calcia disappeared in an instant.

‘Did you know how to use teleportation?’

“You attracted a great warlock.”

A wry smile appeared on Montersen’s lips. He turned his head back to face the front.

The parade ground, where all the soldiers had left, had a bit of a down-and-out feeling. He snorted and then headed to his stable.

Now it was time for Montersen to do the last thing he had to do. That was observing the battlefield situation from afar.

* * *

“Your majesty!” It’s breaking news!”

While waiting in the situation room tent, a messenger hurriedly ran towards me. He must have been in such a hurry that he was out of breath while standing in front of Cecilia’s desk.

“What’s going on?”

“The duke’s private soldiers are marching this way!”

“!”

As soon as the messenger’s report was finished, not only Cecilia and I, but also her maids and the leader of the Parco knights who were standing by showed a surprised reaction.

It had finally come.

Among us, the one who came to his senses the fastest was Knight Commander Parco Ogiba.

“What direction is it coming from?”

“We are moving along the southern road.”

“I see.”

Then, Cecilia seemed to have come to her senses and gave instructions to the messenger in a dignified tone.

“You should run to Duke Kylos’ residence right now.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

The messenger who saluted immediately retreated.

Perhaps by now, the private soldiers gathered at Duke Kylos’ house have all completed their preparations for sortie.

Parco stood in front of Cecilia’s desk. I turned her head towards her sitting next to her. A serious expression appeared on her face.

“Have all the soldiers been stationed in every alley?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Cecilia once again checked whether her instructions were followed correctly. For reference, she had ordered all of her people living in this area to take refuge in the cathedral.

“Have you checked the state of defense of the castle walls?”

“Yes. Everything was already ready an hour ago. “As soon as the enemy comes, we can attack at any time.”

Parco reported smoothly and without hesitation.

At this point, I wondered what it would have been like if Lucia had not been there. If he had, he probably wouldn’t have known that Montersen was in contact with Russell or even that he was rebelling against the imperial family.

… As I thought about that, I felt goosebumps growing on the backs of my hands.

This time, Lucia and Luna really helped a lot.

“Your majesty. “I will now go to the castle tower and command the soldiers.”

“I will trust you.”

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

Parco saluted and then walked out of the tent. Immediately after that, Cecilia held my hand.

“Your Majesty?”

“Now that I’m in this situation, I’m really nervous…”

“Me too!”

“Yes. “It’s the same for me.”

Flora and Mulia also shared their feelings. Actually, it’s the same for me too.

“Still, it may be a good thing that they are said to be attacking the imperial palace right away.”

Then, a puzzled look appeared in the eyes of not only her maids, but also Cecilia.

“We have already set up an ambush for private soldiers in every alley, and the troops on the walls have all been prepared. And the private soldiers that Duke Kylos will dispatch will block all remaining passages. In short, we can surround and annihilate the rebel army.”

“It seems like they are confident that everything will work out as planned.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I nodded my head once heavily.

In the first place, there were two routes to get here the fastest. There are two long boulevards extending south and east from the main gate.

And the Duke of Montersen’s residence was located south of here.

“According to what the messenger reported, they are currently moving along the southern road. So, I think things will work out as planned.”

“I really hope everything goes well according to plan.”

Flora sounded worried.

“It would be nice if there was something we could do to help…”

Mulia said in a self-reproaching tone.

“You are already providing enough help just by waiting here with me. “When an injured soldier occurs, you will also have to step up.”

“I will keep this in mind, Your Majesty!”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Helping wounded soldiers heal would certainly be an arduous task, but it was clear that Flora and Mulia would be faithful to their duties without any hesitation.

I got up from the stool. Then the eyes of the three women all turned to me.

“Your majesty. “I will go up to the castle tower.”

“Why?”

Cecilia expressed a question, and Flora and Mulia blinked their eyelids as if they did not understand.

“I want to see the situation for myself.”

The reason was simple, but it was also sincere. Because ambushing troops in every alley is the strategy I proposed.

I also wanted to discuss with my father and Leader Parco about preparations for the warlock’s attack.

“Luke, there is a risk of being attacked there.”

“Yes. “I know.”

I answered with a stern expression, and the maids also made worried voices and tried to dissuade me.

“Mr. Luke. “Please wait here with us.”

“If you get caught up in the wrong thing, you might end up in something that can’t be undone.”

“I think it’s right to go even if it’s dangerous.”

When I showed my strong will, the maids fell silent.

“Luke.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“If a subordinate offers his loyalty, as an emperor, he must respect that wish.”

Cecilia, who had said that, suddenly stood up from her chair.

“However, I am also deeply involved in this war. So you must come with me.”

Cecilia gently extended her right hand toward me.

“Oh my, Your Majesty…”

“…”

Flora and Mulia looked at us with their mouths covered.

“Your majesty. “Are you okay?”

“I don’t think I will feel comfortable sending you away alone.”

“…”

If I say that I will go alone from here, Cecilia will probably not allow me to go up to the castle tower.

And the will in Cecilia’s eyes was so firm.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I carefully held her right hand. Cecilia then ordered Flora and Mulia to wait here.

“Luke. “Please provide an escort.”

“We will escort you safely.”

I stood side by side with Cecilia and followed her steps.

* * *

Calcia arrived near the summit of Willa Mountain using black teleportation magic.

‘You consumed a lot of magical power.’

Now, with the remaining magic power his, he could only attack the palace’s private soldiers. In order to use the black magic to teleport to the hut where you live, you had to wait until tomorrow night for your magic power to replenish.

This was because, regardless of whether it was black magic or general magic, it could be performed basically through the magical power within the body. Because magicians become exhausted when they use up all their magic power, they basically pay attention to managing their magic power.

“…”

Calcia, who used black magic to gain clairvoyance, discovered that the Montersen duchy’s private soldiers would soon arrive at the walls of the imperial palace.

“I guess I should get ready.”

Calcia raised a wooden staff taller than herself high in the sky. She twirled her wand and recited her chant.

“Hellfire.”

A pitch black fireball was created from the tip of the staff.