Chapter 11 – Kingmaker (3)

“D, don't come near me! What are you guys doing! Hurry and attack that b.a.s.t.a.r.d!”

Gulp!

Watching the approaching figures of Jade and Arelia, the second prince screamed like h.e.l.l but none of the soldiers moved.

Even the Royal Knights that guarded him didn't move.

Although they had sworn their allegiance to the second prince, no one dared to rush towards Jade and Arelia.

“Mages! Summoners! Hurry and attack!”

Seeing that the Royal Knights didn't want to move at all, the second prince bit his lips and yelled.

However, n.o.body had the b.a.l.l.s to go up against a summoner and a Sword Master.

“Agh!”

With the tacit refusal, the second prince quickly became red.

His anger was overflowing, but this was the unfortunate result.

In the end, he was defeated.

“Are you going to capture him?”

“Yes, because there's someone else who needs to take his life.”

“That's true.”

The second prince stared at Jade and Arelia.

Everything resulted in the way it did, because of these two, so he glared at them with bloodshot eyes.

However, the outcome would not change just because he glared at them.

“Will you quietly come with us, or shall we disgracefully drag you there?”

“If it wasn't for you b.a.s.t.a.r.ds…!”

“I'm a woman. Can't you tell just by looking at me?”

With the dual blades still in her hands, Arelia brought her arms together to accentuate her b.r.e.a.s.t.s.

However, the second prince's face became redder with her actions.

He believed she was insulting the loser.

Craaack!!!!!

The second prince glared at Arelia as if he wanted to kill her.

Of course, a low-level expert like the second prince wouldn't be able to get a reaction out of Arelia.

Mumble mumble.

At that moment, the surrounding began to bustle.

They were whispering amongst each other as if they had seen something.

“Quite the expression you're making.”

“Lloyd!”

“Long time no see. It's been a while since you last called out my name. We were close like brothers when we were younger and didn't know anything, yet now we're trying to kill each other.”

Lloyd appeared from behind Jade and Arelia.

He was accompanied by Heinze, and Laney as the stood in front of the second prince.

“How can, how can a b.a.s.t.a.r.d like you….!”

“I'm honestly amazed as well, since no matter who saw this situation, I had the higher chance of dying today. However, the result was completely different. I won, and you lost.”

Crack!

The second prince glared at Lloyd with bloodshot eyes and clenched his teeth to the point of almost breaking them.

It was so loud that even the people in his near vicinity could hear the sound, yet Lloyd continued to stay calm.

“It's your loss.”

“If it wasn't for them, I would've won!”

“That's right. If I didn't receive their help, I would be on my knees right now waiting for my death.”

Lloyd pa.s.sively admitted.

Just as the second prince had stated, if the War Elves and Jade hadn't helped, he wouldn't be standing here as the winner.

However, what was important was the result.

He had won, and the second prince had lost.

“I am! I am the better choice as the king!”

“I'll make you a promise. I'll make Paulstein more rich and powerful compared to the plans you had. I'll turn it into a kingdom where every citizen will be happy.”

“Ahahahahah! Do you think someone like you can make that happen?! It's impossible!”

“That might be true, but what's important is that I'll be putting all my effort into making it happen. I'm determined to make it happen.”

Slide.

As if his weak and indecisive personality was now in the past, Lloyd extended his right arm to Heinze with a determined expression.

As he did, Heinze respectfully handed his sword to Lloyd.

Even if he didn't speak, Heinze understood what Lloyd was asking for.

“I was so close! If only I had been able to kill you!”

The second prince yelled out in anger.

However, he did not rush towards Lloyd.

Not only was Heinze by his Lloyd's side, but so were Jade and Arelia. That's why the second prince was unable to do anything.

Even his Royal Knights didn't make a single movement or sound.

“Are there any last words you'd like to say?”

“…….no.”

The second prince closed his eyes and shut his mouth as he was the loser.

However, he was unable to contain his tears as b.l.o.o.d.y tears fell from his face.

Briefly watching this, Lloyd release a deep sigh and raised the sword above his head.

Stab.

Although they were half-brothers, they still shared the same family blood.

Even then, Lloyd did not hesitate.

He believed it was the responsibility of the winner to do this last thing against a challenger who had risked everything.

Ugh!

As the sword pierced through the second prince's heart, he vomited out blood but did not make a single sound.

He was just one who had been defeated in the battle of becoming a king.

That's why he proudly accepted his death.

“…….Take care of the body.”

“I have received your orders.”

When the heartbeat Lloyd felt in the sword stopped, he gently pulled the sword out and gave his orders.

There was no more pity or sorrow in his eyes.

Instead, he only seemed determined.

“C, Crown Prince!”

“We surrender!”

“P, please spare us!”

Ting ting!

As soon as the second prince died, the n.o.bles and knights that supported the second prince threw down their weapons and yelled out to Lloyd.

As the victor was decided, they had surrendered without hesitation.

However, the funny thing was, the remnants of the defeated side were higher in number than the winner, yet no one was fully aware of it.

“C, Crown Prince!”

“Leader!”

The Royal Knights who pledged their allegiance to the second prince were particularly desperate in yelling out to Lloyd and Heinze.

There were slightly antic.i.p.ating their responses as they had at one point eaten from the same table together.

If Lloyd were to kill them all, Paulstein's fighting force was sure to drop.

Hence the reason why they were eagerly staring at the two with antic.i.p.ation in their eyes.

“You must kill them al.”

“L, Leader!”

“The moment they became traitors, they lost their right as knights.”

The knights' eyes grew wide with surprise.

They did not think Heinze would respond in such a way, yet he was firm with his decision.

They were knights that he had chosen himself, and there were even those who were his disciples.

Yet, without hesitation, Heinze had stated they had to be killed.

He had to be firm even if wanted to help with Lloyd's future course of action.

“I will give you time to commit suicide.”

“C, Crown prince!”

“Please give us one more chance! We pledge our loyalty to you!”

“Please forgive us, Crown Prince!”

The knights knelt to the ground after hearing Lloyd's determined words, but he didn't change his mind.

Rather, he stared at them with an even sterner look.

“Just die with the honor of a knight. It's also a knight's job to follow after their lord and die.”

“L, Leader!”

“If you don't want to do it, I'll kill you myself.”

The knights grew frustrated as Heinze stared at them with the vicious eyes of a tiger.

They knew there was no forgiveness for them and eventually reached down with the shaky hands and grabbed their swords.

“I can't die like this!”

“d.a.m.n it!”

Of course, not everybody reacted the same.

Completed – Chapter 11 (3)