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Capture

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In this way, Leo, Kureo, Arc, and Yulia barely managed to break through Louis’ encirclement. Perhaps the ongoing battle with Leo’s few remaining soldiers on the back side of the mountain helped. After being allowed to pass by the soldiers of the Viscount Rubicon Household, they did not face any major danger.

“I am a merchant, so I know the geography around here well. The sun will rise soon. Let’s head to that mountain before it does.” (Arc)

“Ah. Once we enter the rugged mountains, we won’t be discovered. Lead the way.” (Leo)

Without horses, the distance they could travel was limited. The four were unable to escape from Leo’s territory and fled into the mountains on the border. From now on, they would have to hide during the day and move after sunset. For the time being, they hid in one of the mountains near the border of Leo’s territory.

“I’m sure it’s around here, ah, found it.” (Arc)

“An empty house?” (Leo)

“It seems a monk from the church used to live here. As you can see, it’s now abandoned.” (Arc)

“It’s more like a hut than a house. But still, it’s appreciated.” (Leo)

“Arc-dono, you have a good memory. Remembering a place like this.” (Kureo)

“No, no. Come, let’s go in.” (Arc)

They found a small hut that monks and adventurers used to rest. Kureo entered first to check for safety, followed by Leo and Arc. The inside of the hut hadn’t been used for several years. It was covered in dust, but the minimum essentials like chairs and a table were still there.

“I’ll go check if there are any pursuers.” (Yulia)

“Please do, Yulia.” (Leo)

After Yulia left, Leo and the others rested in the back room. Leo laid down on the only bed and took a deep breath.

“What will you do from now on?” (Arc)

“Heh heh. What should I do? I might as well defect to the neighboring country. I probably have no place in this kingdom anymore. Well, I’ll think about the future later. Let me rest for now.” (Leo)

Leo answered Arc’s question while closing his eyes. Since Leo had no plan, there was no point in Arc asking further.

After that, the three of them rested for a while. Kureo and Arc dozed off while leaning against the wall.

*Creak*

How much time had passed? No, it might have felt longer because they had been asleep, but not much time had passed. They heard the sound of the entrance door opening.

The door hadn’t been used for a long time. No matter how carefully it was opened, it made a sound. That eerie sound woke the three. The fact they woke up to such a small noise meant that, even though they were tired, they were still on high alert.

Was Yulia back? No, that wasn’t the kind of sound she would make. It was a sound like someone hiding something, something they didn’t want Leo to notice.

Leo, who had been lying down, spoke quietly without opening his eyes. He seemed to have figured everything out.

“Arc, is it you?” (Leo)

Leo knew what he wanted to say. Arc answered.

“In order for the Warden Household to be forgiven after your death, this is the only way.” (Arc)

As soon as he finished speaking, Arc’s body floated in the air. Leo, who had been lying down, moved at an unimaginable speed and grabbed Arc by the neck.

“You traitorrrrrr!! You betrayed meeeeee!!” (Leo)

With both hands strangling him tightly, Arc couldn’t resist and was lifted into the air, unable to breathe. Leo’s eyes, seen up close, were bloodshot and burning with rage.

“I’ll kill you. I’ll kill you, kill you, kill you, I’ll kill you with my own hands!!” (Leo)

Responding to Leo’s voice, hurried footsteps approached the room.

“Your Majesty! Let’s escape through the window. Hurry!” (Kureo)

Kureo, who had realized the situation a moment too late, smashed the window, and at that moment the door to the room was kicked in. Yulia and Yuna came first, followed by Urt and

Hal.

“Take this!” (Kureo)

Kureo threw his large axe.

Since the room was small, the swing stopped the movements of the four who had rushed in.

“Your Majesty! Let’s go!!” (Kureo)

Taking advantage of the moment when Yulia and the others were stopped, Kureo pulled Leo away from Arc. Arc, who had somehow managed to free himself, began coughing violently and desperately trying to breathe.

“Escape through the window… guh!” (Kureo)

As Kureo approached the window to let Leo escape first, a dagger pierced his forehead. It was probably instant death. The precision with which the dagger was thrown. This technique belonged to Laika.

“Damn it.” (Leo)

Leo didn’t give up and jumped out of the window.

“There he is! Capture him alive! Aim for his legs.” (Tyr)

Tyr’s voice echoed outside, followed shortly by Leo’s scream.

“Leo secured!!” (Tyr)

“Did we get him?” (Arc)

Hearing the report from outside, Arc, still coughing, felt relieved.

“Arc-sama! Are you alright?!” (Yulia)

Yulia approached him.

He wanted to say he was fine, but the coughing wouldn’t stop. He was dizzy, and his vision flickered. If Leo had strangled him for a few more seconds, Arc would surely have lost consciousness.

Tyr, who had been outside, entered in high spirits. He slapped Arc’s back, who was still coughing.

“Well done! We’ve captured Leo. It’s all thanks to your letter.” (Tyr)

“Cough… I’m glad it went well.” (Arc)

Not only was Arc coughing badly, but he was also dizzy from the release of tension over the past few days. Yulia helped him walk out of the hut.

Arc had envisioned this outcome ever since Leo began losing the battle against the Eastern Frontier Marquis. After being defeated by the Eastern Frontier Marquis, Leo fled to his territory. But the uprising of nobles like Louis meant his allies were defeated one by one, forcing Leo to attempt an escape with his remaining soldiers. Yulia had signaled the Warden army, who were lying in wait, allowing them to capture Leo before the other nobles could.

There had been some deviations from the plan. Arc was particularly worried when Leo made his decision on the mountain. Arc had a gut feeling that Leo was not the kind of man to choose a knight’s noble death but one who would crawl and fight to survive. He had somehow succeeded in persuading him, but if Leo had been intent on dying, what would Arc have done?

But now, that didn’t matter anymore. Leo had been captured safely.

“Alright, let’s return before the other nobles find us.” (Tyr)

With Tyr’s spirited declaration, about 100 soldiers of the Warden army withdrew from the mountain.

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