Chapter 77

Zich and Joachim reached the battlegrounds. Knights and soldiers on Joachims side surrounded the inner areas and struggled to break through the inner gate. On the other hand, Biyoms knights and soldiers were also persistent and resisted inside the narrow gate.

Sir Joachim has arrived! Brod cried out loud. The rest of Joachims knights and soldiers also cried out in support. Joachim had already gotten off Brods back. Even though his health had never been good and it worsened because of his imprisonment, he tried to conceal his poor condition. He straightened his shoulders and strengthened his posture to the point that Brods eyes became filled with admiration.

Stop the battle! Joachims voice was not amplified by mana. However, the intense charisma in his voice was enough to reach the people around him. Even the people who did not follow Joachim became filled with admiration. His hatred for power struggles was clearly displayed in front of everyone. Joachim pushed away Brod who tried to support him and walked to the front. The knights and soldiers opened up a path for him, and Joachim stopped right in front of the inner gate. Then he stared at the people who were guarding the gate.

It has been a while, Sir Carlowen.

Yes, it has been a while, Sir Joachim.

A completely white-haired elderly knight greeted Joachim.

Sir Carlowen, if I am not wrong, you seem to be the leader of that group.

Yes, you are right.

Wont you surrender to us? Joachim requested.

Sir, that will never happen.

Im disappointed, Sir Carlowen. Dont you know that Biyom spread infectious diseases and killed countless people? As an aide for my father, havent you worked to provide the best lives for the citizens of this estate in the past? Were your past behaviors all lies?

Rather than anger, Joachim felt regretful. As a top aide for Count Dracul, Gloce Carlowen was known to be loyal, moral, and most of allstrong. Joachim had a hard time believing that Carlowen, who was respected and admired by all the Dracul knights, would side with a power-hungry person like Biyom.

Biyom. Biyom. You keep mentioning Biyom. Carlowem muttered Biyoms name to himself. His mouth was crooked, and he continued with a cynical tone, Do you think Ino, we are moving for that fat bastard?

At his words, his surrounding