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Carrying Thoughts (5): The Knight’s Hand was Quietly Lowered
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A disciplined army marched along the main street of Rodon, their steps in perfect unison. Not in a hurry, but rather as if to show everyone, their march carried an atmosphere that made onlookers feel “they are here as a matter of course”.
In reality, the students from the academy and the soldiers of military nobility who were guarding the city of Rodon believed without question that they were reinforcements from the royal capital, and while they were impressed by the imposing figures, no one harbored doubts.
This was also influenced by the fact that the soldiers allocated to guard the city of Rodon were mostly low-ranking soldiers brought by the military nobility. The prominent figures were deployed to the academy or along the road to Mount Paro, and the security within Rodon city was considered an afterthought. If there had been anyone with a keen eye here, they would have hurried to report to Baxwal. However, even if someone noticed, it was a separate issue whether they could stop these people.
Upon reaching the north gate of the Oran Knight Military School and seeing that the gate was closed, the group came to a halt. Amidst the assembled group, a slender Knight (Ritter) dressed in particularly luxurious attire stood on horseback before the gate.
“…There seems to be a commotion.” (Knight)
“It appears so.” (General)
In response to the slender Knight (Ritter)’s words, a general exuding the aura of a seasoned warrior briefly nodded in agreement.
“Does this mean someone is challenging the Deran Household to a fight?” (General)
“Considering that the gate is closed, it is likely that Deran does not want to notify the outside of the commotion. In other words, that is what it is.” (Knight)
“Understood. Then, let us begin.” (Ritter)
Kinder Via Lavitomivia raised his hand.
“The objective is to suppress Bowman Deran Baxwal and his subordinate soldiers. Go.” (Lamie)
Lamie’s words resonated clearly with everyone without needing to raise her voice.
And then, her hand was quietly brought down.
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“…Something feels off.” (Frank)
Frank was the first to notice.
“Off? What do you mean?” (Ratt)
Ratt-kun asked, looking puzzled.
“The place where the noise is coming from is strange.” (Frank)
“What do you mean?” (Rick)
Rick-san looked at Frank curiously.
“Look, the noise seems to be louder over there in the other street, doesn’t it?” (Frank)
Once pointed out, it indeed felt like the commotion was greater over there.
“Ah! The enemy is retreating!!” (Ratt)
Ratt-kun shouted as the soldiers who had rushed to the research building hurriedly turned back towards the street.
At this point, Heinz and the others, who had been keeping an eye from other windows, sensed the unusual situation and called everyone to gather with a hand gesture.
“Hey, what’s happening outside!? The enemy suddenly stopped coming!!” (Heinz)
Lulu, who had been fighting on the stairs, also came up to the second floor.
“The enemy is withdrawing! The street is noisy.” (Heinz)
“Oh? Let me see…” (Lulu)
Without much caution, Lulu leaned out from the window.
“Aha~. It looks like a large-scale battle is happening over there.” (Lulu)
Then, she glanced at Heinz and the others.
“See? Didn’t I tell you things would work out if we just waited?” (Lulu)
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At the same time, in the newspaper clubroom, Gellar and I were discussing various ways to reach the back of the dormitory.
Suddenly, Gellar walked toward the window with a confused expression.
“What’s wrong, Gellar?” (Lux)
“Didn’t you hear a loud noise just now?” (Gellar)
When I opened the window, the sounds of battle were audible, but that was from the research building. Everyone was still fighting. I really needed to do something quickly.
“The members of Catrap are fighting at the research building. Ah, I really have to find a way to help over there…” (Lux)
As I frowned and gazed over toward the research building,
“Not that way, but more toward the street. Look, cheers can be heard… This is…?” (Gellar)
Distracted by the research building, I shifted my focus to Gellar’s words.
“Indeed, I can hear the sounds of gunfire… has a battle started…? Against whom?” (Gellar)
“More importantly, with this, the soldiers will all head over there, right?” (Lux)
I see, this might be a chance.
As we cautiously peered outside from the entrance of the old school building, it was evident that the number of soldiers had significantly decreased. Still, a few remained in the street, watching the commotion.
“I’ll act as bait, so Lux, take advantage of that moment!” (Gellar)
Before I could stop her, Gellar dashed out and began shouting something at the remaining soldiers. Watching her, I calculated the timing to jump out when a cat’s meow sounded at my feet. That white cat.
“Is this telling me to go now?” (Lux)
Without responding to my question, the white cat leaped into the street, prompting me to take the plunge and sprint out of the old school.
Fortunately, none of the soldiers spotted me, and I dashed across the street, slipping behind the new school while keeping my posture low, heading toward the boys’ dormitory. I ran alongside the boys’ dormitory and rolled into the bushes.
Having made it this far, I should be safe now. I let out a sigh of relief, gathered my determination once more, and opened the door to the castle gate concealed by vines.
“Meow.” (White Cat)
The white cat meowed behind me. When I turned around, it stood a little distance away, feet together. It seemed to be indicating that this was as far as it would go.
“I understand, I’ll go on alone from here.” (Lux)
As I spoke to the white cat, it meowed again.
After contemplating whether to say something more, I finally said.
“Thank you for everything up until now. Leia-san.” (Lux)
I bowed politely to the white cat before once again facing forward and proceeding toward the door of the castle wall.
After my figure completely vanished beyond the door…
Where the white cat had been standing, a woman in a white dress appeared. Her figure closely resembled the person I had seen from the second floor of the mansion and the figure depicted in the painting displayed in the mansion hall.
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