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Extra (2): The Brand on Her Back
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(POV switch – Sigrus ob Chevalier)
“Surround them, surround them! Do not let them escape!” (Sigrus)
A year had passed since I met Fafnir, and I was leading an army of twenty thousand to capture one of the Nors Empire’s castles, “Dagrum” Castle. Only two years had passed since the Dehaubalz Kingdom raised its flag of rebellion against the Empire, and we had already seized the southern half of Brint Island. Even now, we were advancing northward with unstoppable momentum.
In the midst of that…
“Hehe! There is no way you can stop my sword!” (Fafnir)
“Guah!?” (Soldier)
The first one to charge into Dagrum Castle was the girl who had, on that day, become my right-hand… Fafnir.
“Haha, I cannot afford to fall behind either!” (Sigrus)
Cutting down the soldiers who stood in our way, I broke through the castle gate that Fafnir had opened and continued to defeat the soldiers inside one after another.
“Sig!” (Fafnir)
“Fal!” (Sigrus)
Fal came riding up on horseback from the castle wall, and we slammed our gauntlets together with a clank. Since half a year ago when we became partners, we had been calling each other by our nicknames.
“How did I do? Did I help you, Sig?” (Fafnir)
“Of course. You are as amazing as ever.” (Sigrus)
“Ah… hehe…” (Fafnir)
I roughly ruffled Fal’s platinum blonde hair, and she blushed happily. Since the first time we met and I patted her head, she had grown fond of it and would often ask for it like this. Well, I also liked seeing Fal look so happy, so I would always end up patting her head.
And then…
“Dagrum Castle has been taken by me, Sigrus ob Chevalier!” (Sigrus)
“Ooooohhhh!” (Soldiers)
After three days of fighting, we finally succeeded in capturing Dagrum Castle, one of the Nors Empire’s key strongholds. From here on, our invasion would likely proceed smoothly.
“Sig, we did it!” (Fafnir)
“Yeah. We will press on and drive the Nors to the brink. Dehaubalz will become the ruler of Brint Island. And then… I will make those who did terrible things to you pay.” (Sigrus)
“Yeah…” (Fafnir)
Fal, with her crimson eyes glistening, pressed her cheek against my chest. I pulled her small body close and swore our victory to the fluttering flag above.
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“Come to think of it, she really is a strange one…” (Sigrus)
“Suu… suu…” (Fafnir)
Watching Fal sleeping peacefully in my arms, I murmured to myself.
At first when we met, she had been wary of me, but after just a month, she had completely warmed up to me. I had refused her request to accompany us to war because it was dangerous, but Fal had not listened at all. On the contrary, she had taken up a sword, saying she would be useful in battle, and easily defeated soldiers left and right. After demonstrating her strength so clearly, I could no longer refuse to take her along.
However…
“…To think that someone like me would fall so deeply for Fal…” (Sigrus)
I ran my fingers through Fal’s platinum blonde hair and gave a bitter smile.
Since I had spent my life immersed in swordsmanship, I had thought I would be forever disconnected from matters of love. That made it all the more strange, but I did not find it unpleasant.
If we defeat the Nors, maybe the wounds in her heart will start to heal…
On Fal’s back was a brand, likely burned there by the Nors Empire. It was probably meant to mark her as property, as a slave. Every time I saw that brand on her back, I was nearly consumed with rage. I would take that rage and unleash it on the Nors soldiers in battle.
“But that will all be over soon.” (Sigrus)
The Dehaubalz Kingdom would use Dagrum Castle as a forward base, and next, we would move to capture the Nors Empire’s greatest fortress, “Stangrad” Castle.
Yes, if we win the next battle, the Dehaubalz Kingdom would achieve the unification of Brint Island.
At that time, I planned to receive one authority from Sauerin, as a reward for being the one who unified the island.
…The authority to brand every last one of those from Nors who had tormented Fal.
“Mm…” (Fafnir)
Fal seemed to have woken up, rubbing her eyes and peeking up at my face.
As expected, my partner… no, my most beloved woman is unbearably adorable.
“Hehe… opening my eyes and seeing the face of the one I love, it makes me so happy.” (Fafnir)
“Is that so?” (Sigrus)
“But… it is embarrassing, so do not stare at my face too much.” (Fafnir)
“I refuse. I also want to keep looking at the face of the woman I love.” (Sigrus)
“Geez…” (Fafnir)
Fal pouted slightly but soon smiled warmly and snuggled her cheek against my chest. I embraced my beloved, holding her close, and devoured her with my affection.
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