Chapter 20: Salisbury Plains

Now, if we just capture that old man, it'll be over!

My lord, you must retreat to the rear before being surrounded.

No, I cannot retreat.

Don't you know? If we can't defeat them, our morale will plummet.

Hey, old man! Are you not running away?

Hey, short-haired girl!

Huh?

Let's finish this, Isaac!

Oh, the princess has arrived? Guys! What a two-for-one deal!

This is your last stand!

Cough... cough!

Please... save me...

...............

He... he's dead...

...

Thank you, Ethan.

Are you alright?

I owe my life to you. But what about the supply warehouse?

It's been taken care of! You should see the black smoke from this side!

...I don't want to admit it, but the leader seems to have something after all.

With the enemy defeated in battle and their supplies gone, they'll be in chaos.

Alright, let's aim for their weak spots!

Ethan, we've gone too deep!

Tch, is it greedy to want to capture the enemy commander too?

So you're the leader, huh?

Let's see your skills for myself.

Hah... hah... I underestimated the enemy too much.

I'll admit your skills. But your situational awareness is still lacking.

!!

You want to avoid dying? Then dodge!

(Grins)

Did you just laugh?

Ethan, they've breached the back!

Ethan, over here!

Just you wait! I will definitely win next time!

Saying that makes us sound like the villains!

Lucky you, leader.

General, I'm glad you're safe! The sniper... I'm sorry! They've already disappeared, and we couldn't find them.

That's fine. What about the supply warehouse?

It's almost completely burned down. The forces guarding it from the Tiamat Church are all dead.

Without a supply line, we can't continue the war.

This should be held as the sole action of the Tiamat Apostle.

We will retreat to the royal capital.

I'm curious.

What do you mean?

Duke Mordred is a bastard child, right? Isn't he your half-brother?

Yes, that's right...

Then why did he side with Vortigern?

Sir Mordred was also a bastard child of Vortigern.

Our father was harsh with Sir Mordred... so it's understandable he might harbor resentment.

I see.

Let's go greet the uncle and prepare again, Ethan.

Ah, right. Let's go.

Princess, should you rest a bit more before departing...?

No, uncle. We need to quickly receive the alliance oath to unite our forces.

That makes sense... Truly admirable, Princess.

What can I say? If it weren't for Ethan, we wouldn't have made it this far.

Saying that makes me feel embarrassed.

Of course. The one who actually contributed is me!

Ha ha, no need to be modest. If it weren't for you, Salisbury Castle would be in flames by now.

Is this also the power of the Holy Grail? It's truly mysterious.

Huh...? Ah, yes, yes. Ha ha... I must have been blessed.

A conman's blessing, huh?

Quiet!

Well then, I'll be off, uncle. Take care.

You too, Princess. Stay healthy.