Chapter 249: Those who hurry


    The night Gordon ceased his attack.


    With the fight between Emperor Johannes and Prince Gordon continuing in silence, it is a quiet and eerie night.


    That night, there was a group rushing back to the capital.


    As expected of Saint-sama. Im surprised that you can keep up.


    The group was divided into two, sky andnd.


    Thend group is a cavalry corp consisting of over a thousand cavalries. The sky group is the Griffon Knights and the Knights who could fly at the same speed as the griffons.


    Its Leos group.


    But it seems to take quite a toll on her though.


    I know. If I use the holy sword like that it would be very tiring too. But..right now we need speed. We have no time to waste after all


    Elna whispered to Leo.


    Leticia used the effect of the holy staff to increase everyones movement speed.


    Due to that, Leos group managed to approach the Imperial Capitals vicinity within half a day.


    However, the price was also high.


    Even if the staff can increase their movement speed, it doesnt increase their physical strength.


    The soldiers of Narbe Ritter started to be stragglers while the Griffon Knights couldnt hide their fatigue.


    However, Leo who should be the most tired of them all was at the forefront of the group.


    Riding on a griffon makes his speed greater than usual but it also consumes a considerable amount of stamina.


    However, that doesnt bother Leo.


    The fact that he is pushing himself doesnt change but this is so important that he doesnt care about such a thing.


    Right. Leticia also understood our feelings and forced herself to use the holy staff. It would be rude to her if we take our time.


    Leo said so and nced behind him.


    Leticia, who is using the holy staff, was riding behind another Griffon Knight.


    Because she is using the staff while she is exhausted, they dont know when she will lose her consciousness.


    Still, Leticia continues to use the staff.


    The important force that was prepared to protect the Imperial Capital has left to rescue her. Moreover, Al who has allocated most of his forces to her rescue is now in danger.


    Leticia mes herself for everything and continues to clench the staff in her hands.


    But that wasnt the only thing in her mind.


    If something happened to Al, Leo will surely break. With that feeling in mind, Leticia forces her exhausted body.


    Both for Leo and her own sake.


    I cantugh it off if we get there and theres no rebellion to fight you know?


    I wish that was the caseVin always anticipates a lot of steps ahead and he said that a rebellion is very likely. Im sure that something will at least happen at the capital.


    Vin anticipated Gordons rebellion. He was acting with the Narbe Ritter in advance to prepare for it.


    Gordons rebellion was within both Vin and Arnolds expectations. What they didnt expect was Leticias abduction.


    The Narbe Ritter who was standing by in a position where they can rush to the Imperial Capital at any time is now quite far away from it.


    Leticias staff is used to filling in for that miscalction but it still costs them time.


    That was what was worrying Leo.


    To pull off a sessful rebellion, they would need to act fast. If they take their time, reinforcement will arrive to help the Emperor after all. Gordon-aniue and the generals around him will not miss that.


    You think that the rebellion might be over when we arrive?


    ..right. If nothing else, the rebellion might even be sessful.


    His Majesty has the Prime Minister with him you know? I dont think that they will go down without a fight.


    Yeah, I think so too. I dont know what kind of action will he take. The result will be judged by how much time they can buy for us.


    A half-hearted n can only earn so much time.


    If he is nning a rebellion, it will be on the final day where the tournament is held.


    If the rebellion urred the moment the tournament started at noon then it would have already been about half a day since the rebellion started.


    Will they make it in time.


    The Impatience was born inside his heart but Leo forcibly suppressed it.


    Even if he gets impatient, they can not go any faster. In other words, nothing will change.


    Alwill be okay right?


    I think he will be fine. Nii-san wont fight a battle he cant win. The fact that he sent Sebas over to us means that he will be okay even without his help. Let us believe in him, in Nii-san.


    Right, Al will be okay. Im sure he will have some evil n as usual.


    Elna murmured as if to assure herself.


    Hearing her, Leo slowly takes a deep breath.


    Negative emotions are easy to spread. If he gets anxious, all the people who follow him will be anxious too.


    Yup, even if we are not in the Imperial Capital, there are still people we can count on. We have Father and the Prime Minister. Besides, if pushes to shove, we have Trau-aniue too. It will be okay.


    I started to get worried when you brought up His Highness Traugott though..


    Well, he is certainly a little strange but he is a great person you know?


    After reassuring Elna, Leo turned to the front.


    If Al is really alone then he cant help but worry about him but he still has their family.


    Its okay. Nii-san is a person who cares about his family. With our familys lives on the line, Nii-san is strong you know.


    His words were pure.


    A person who wont and cant do anything for himself. That is how Al is.


    Thats why if there are people around him then he can rest assured.


    Im sure Nii-san is doing his best right now. At the same time, he will be waiting for us. Nii-san hates trying hard by himself after all. Im sure he cant wait to leave the rest to us. So lets hurry.


    Right, Im sure Al would do that.


    Saying so the two hurried to the Imperial Capital.


    East Gate of the Imperial Capital.


    Two people were trapped inside a room that was originally used as the soldiers break room.


    It was Gordons younger brother, Conrad, and Zandras younger brother, Henrick.


    Eric-aniue! I really didnt know anything about this! Please release me!


    Eric appeared in front of the two.


    His body was partially covered in blood.


    That was because he was fighting on the front line with his sword until just now.


    Although he is not that good of a swordsman, he never neglected his training. People do not follow a man who only has a brain. A person who cant hold up their sword in case of emergency cant win the trust of anyone. Eric who had observed the Crown Prince for a long time understands that well.


    He doesnt have to be strong but he needs the spirit to personally stand on the front line and inspire the soldiers.


    Is that all you want to say? You didnt even ask for Fathers safety, some prince you are huh?


    Uuthat is


    If Eric-aniue is safe it means that Father is safe right. How delightful.


    Conrad yawns softly as he lies on the floor.


    Seeing that, Eric Frowned at him.


    Henrick aside, did you hear anything about this, Conrad?


    If I know, I would have stayed in the castle you know. Its obvious that I would be caught when the rebellion started right. I do value my life you know.


    Hmph, I wonder about that. But you are also someone who is directly involved. After this is over, there will be questioning. Prepare yourself for it.


    Scary, scary. Well, I will at least resolve myself for it then.


    Saying so, Conrad started sleeping on the floor again.


    Seeing that, Eric left.


    He came to visit them because he thought that they might know something useful but it seems that they dont know anything that can help him in the current situation.


    How was it? Your Highness Eric.


    Prime Minister huh. It was useless. Gordon and Zandra arent the type that takes good care of their family in the first ce. Those two probably got abandoned by them.


    It is that after all. I am also of the same opinion. But if that is the case, they wont do us any good as hostages.


    Right. It would be a waste to attach Imperial Knights to guard two people who dont serve any purpose. So, Id like to borrow some Imperial Knights that you can still spare.


    Hou? Do you have something in mind, Your Highness?


    There are still forces that can be moved inside the capital. I will go to them.


    The Prime Minister immediately guessed Erics n.


    I see. Even under the cover of night, it will still be dangerous to break out of their encirclement you know? Moreover, I do not think that they will be willing to move so easily though?


    I am aware of the danger but right now I am the eldest son. I have the duty to protect my father. Besides, negotiating is my thing.


    Hearing that from Eric, the Prime Minister gives his consent.


    And Eric who received his approval immediately took action.