Lost Sword story · Main story, Part 1
Chapter 21: Journey
2 scenes, 61 lines
1. Whitehall Forest
29 linesImperial Castle
Is it him again?
I have no excuse, sir.
Serves you right, Sir Mordred.
Your Majesty, he is a general who has lost many troops. If he is not severely punished, morale will drop.
No, the reason for our defeat in this war is Simon; he neglected the management of the supply warehouse.
He commanded the Tiamat guards, who were protecting the warehouse, to march on Salisbury without permission.
That's...
We had no choice but to retreat because we lost the supply warehouse. Isn't that right, Mordred?
...
That is true.
... But Your Majesty...
You've been talking too much since last time. I dislike those who talk too much.
...
(Hmph, I knew you would come to this, Vortigern.)
(If you cut me off too, your throne under Titania will become even more unstable.)
(You must feel relieved now that you've taken out one of the six apostles who were a thorn in your side.)
A Swordbringer and a knight of the Holy Grail...
His fame is becoming even more widespread.
The people are singing that Elizabeth, backed by him, will take my place.
His abilities were outstanding, but not perfect. It was mere luck in Cornwall and this Salisbury.
Yes, he's still just an individual.
For now, they won't be able to move, so once our troops are organized, I'll take the field myself to strike them.
Before that, I need to clean up the rotten insides.
Understood, Your Majesty.
...
My fame has been conveyed to Vortigern. However, Vortigern, exhausted from purging the corrupt officials within, seems to be engaged in an unseen power struggle with the Sacred Titania. Mordred finds the conflict between Vortigern and Titania to be not a bad situation.
2. Chobham
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There's a big troll!
That one looks strong, doesn't it?
That's... an ancient troll. It seems to have been sleeping in the ruins for a long time.
It's different from the enhanced trolls used by the Tiamat Church, but it's still formidable. Now, charge, Ethan!
Do it yourself!
Hah... I'm exhausted...
Ugh, you've been through a lot, Princess..
It's not a time to relax. There might still be remnants left.
No, let's just rest here for today.
I'm also out of magic power... plus, I feel a bit sick, and I'm hungry too.
Are you feeling sick or hungry?
Both.
Even the ancient troll lives so diligently... Is the ancient fairy king just some kind of poop machine?
That's not what I meant, you stupid pig!!
Then, I'll start preparing for camping!
After we finished setting up camp, we had a simple meal.
Thanks to the bread we packed generously from Salisbury, everyone ate quickly and passed out.
... As expected, Elizabeth is staying up late again today.
Elizabeth, can't sleep?
Hmm... It'll work out somehow.
...Heh.
Yes, it'll work out.
We've made it this far, after all.
As long as Ethan is here... I have no worries...!
E-Elizabeth...
Ethan...
Mmm...! Beef... Chicken... Lamb...
...If only that carnivore would fight harder, then I wouldn't have any worries.
Swallowing the perfect mood with regret... we all fell into a deep sleep.
We barely defeated the ancient troll, so we had no choice but to camp. I was getting a good mood with Elizabeth, who seemed to be deep in thought for some reason, but it got ruined thanks to that oblivious fairy.