The Incompetent Bratty Prince is out (4/4 chapters)
Extra (1): Sigrus and Fafnir
Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)
(POV switch – Sigrus ob Chevalier)
“Good grief… Are they planning to push all the troublesome matters onto me?” (Sigrus)
At the western edge of Brint Island, before the defeated forces of the Nors Empire, I, Sigrus ob Chevalier, shook my head.
Sauerin is a genius of war, but the flaw is that after causing a lot of commotion and wiping the enemy out, he throws all the aftermath on me.
“Well, we can’t leave these guys alone, or it’ll be troublesome later.” (Sigrus)
I raised my sword, Balmung, and signaled my horse to charge.
“Now, let’s begin the mop-up! Raise the blood of all the Nors!” (Sigrus)
I shouted a battle cry and charged towards the Nors’ army.
Even though they were the strongest Nors Empire army that controlled all of Brint Island, under Sauerin’s strategy, they had already collapsed completely, and now, even us ordinary humans… could defeat them. We defeated the Nors soldiers one after another, and then.
“We did it! Our victory!” (Soldier)
“Oohhhh!” (Soldiers)
Raising Balmung high, I shouted in victory.
—
“General Sigrus, excuse me!” (Soldier)
After our victory over the Nors, as I was caught up with post-war processing in the command tent, a soldier rushed in, flustered.
“What is it?” (Sigrus)
“Y-Yes, actually…” (Soldier)
According to the soldier, while they were looking around with other soldiers to see if there were any Nors stragglers, they found supplies abandoned by them. However…
“A woman in a cage?” (Sigrus)
“Yes… She is most likely a slave brought here for the Nors soldiers’ comfort.” (Soldier)
“Hmm…” (Sigrus)
The soldiers were pushed to an extreme state where life and death were on the line in battle, accompanied by considerable anxiety and tension. If that exploded, the soldiers would lose control, and at worst, a riot or plunder could break out. Therefore, it was common to alleviate that by providing alcohol and women.
“…Even though they banned slavery themselves, they’re the worst.” (Sigrus)
Yes… The Nors Empire does not recognize slavery. Yet, even so, they perform such acts during war, proving just how rotten the Empire had become. If the Empire had been somewhat reasonable, Dehaubalz would not have raised the banner of rebellion.
“Understood, first, guide me to the woman who was captured.” (Sigrus)
“Yes!” (Soldier)
I was guided by the soldier and went to meet the woman who was said to be trapped in the cage. There, I found…
“…” (Sigrus)
A beautiful girl with platinum blonde, translucent hair and crimson eyes sat in the corner of the cage, hugging her knees.
“General Sigrus?” (Soldier)
“…Ah, yes, that’s right.” (Sigrus)
I was so captivated by the girl’s beauty that I snapped back to reality when I heard the soldier’s voice.
Damn, I’m acting just like one of those Nors bastards.
“Hey, immediately release her and treat her wounds.” (Sigrus)
I gave instructions to the soldiers, and tried to open the cage door.
“…Don’t open it.” (??)
“Hm? What do you mean?” (Sigrus)
Seeing the girl refuse to leave the cage, I tilted my head in confusion.
“I… shouldn’t leave. Those people… said so.” (??)
Probably, it was an order to prevent her from escaping. You could tell by her somewhat frightened demeanor, the chains around her feet, and the scars on her body.
“…It’s okay. The one who gave you that order is no longer here, and we don’t ask for that. So… come.” (Sigrus)
I made as much of a smile as I could and slowly extended my hand.
Though, for the strange reaction of the subordinates who were watching me, I’ll have to give them some special training later.
“But…” (??)
“Come on.” (Sigrus)
Even though she hesitated, I extended my hand further. The girl, who had been unsure of what to do, finally took my hand, albeit cautiously.
“Thank you for taking my hand. You did well.” (Sigrus)
“Ah…” (??)
As I stroked her beautiful hair, the girl slightly softened her mouth. Her cuteness made me smile as well.
“It must have been tough for you up until now. I’ll prepare food, so let’s eat together.” (Sigrus)
“Ah… Y-Yes…” (??)
—This was the beginning of my encounter with the girl… “Fafnir,” and the start of a tragedy…
Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)
Please consider supporting Bayabusco Translation @
bayabuscotranslation 