Chapter 370: You’ve Became Weak


    There were several small defensive bases on Mt. Haina.


    Duke Lowenstein who is leading the charge is destroying them one by one.


    Advance! We are going to topple that base too!


    Shouting so, the duke rains down lightning on the enemy base.


    The enemy soldiers who were in the base screamed and many escaped. They have no will to fight anymore.


    Hesitation has no ce on the battlefield.


    If soldiers think that what they are fighting for might be wrong, they wont be able to fight.


    Thats why you need themander to remove such doubts.


    However, Gordon couldnt do that.


    On the other hand, Leo and Als army are advancing forward while believing that they are righteous.


    The simple goal of protecting the children boosted the soldiers morale. Rather than being told to fight for their country, this is much easier to understand.


    Trample them all!!


    With that said, Duke Lowenstein hit the enemy base with his lightning again and entered it.


    He was about to destroy the whole base with the lightning.


    However, before he could do that, his heart screamed out in pain.


    He was originally in a state where he was far from perfect condition.


    He moved his body that was in no condition to move with his feelings alone.


    Each of his movements was backed by the feeling that it might be hisst.


    With the realization that he doesnt have much time left, he decided to burn it out now.


    To shine like thunder even for a brief moment.


    [[O thunders of the s<em>COUGH</em>..


    The chant didnt continue.


    He couldnt concentrate or even move his body.


    Blood spills from his mouth.


    However, Duke Lowenstein did not fall.


    If he falls now, the morale will plummet.


    He has already pledged himself to the prince that swore to protect everything that he cares about.


    He wanted to use thest bit of his power for that prince.


    He will not allow himself to be a burden to that prince.


    N, Now is the chance! The enemy general is at deaths door! Take down the Thunder God!!


    An enemy general noticed the condition of Duke Lowenstein.


    In response to hismand, the soldiers inside the base take up bows and arrows.


    The duke wanted to defend himself but right now he can not use magic.


    This is it huh.


    When he was about to give up.


    He heard a voice from behind.


    [[O thunders of the skyShow me your malevolent figureShining shesGather and form a single lineScorch and illuminate the earth-ThunderFall]]


    Arge thunder struck down on the enemy base in front of the duke.


    The soldiers who took up bows earlier were blown away.


    Raise your voice! Squeeze out your strength! The thunder of Lowenstein is always with the north!!


    Said Char as she appeared next to the duke.


    She immediately went to support the duke who was about to copse.


    Ojii-sama.


    You came..Charlotte.


    Saying so, Duke Lowenstein rxed the strength in his body and entrusted his body to Char.


    His body couldnt move properly any longer.


    What about..His Highness.?


    He ismanding the army.


    Then.I cant fall yet.


    I will take care of the frontline. Please takemand from the rear, Ojii-sama.


    Okayyou should not be impatient in an uphill battle like this. Crushing their base one by one is the safest and the most certain n to victory. That way it will limit the number of sacrifices as well.


    I understand.


    Saying so, the duke went back and devoted himself tomand the army.


    However, Chars performance on the frontline could be mistaken as though the Thunder God never left the battlefield. Steadily, the enemy bases are being destroyed one by one and they are cornered to the top of the mountain.


    It happened all of a sudden.


    As the Imperial Army and the Northern Lords army intensified their offensive, Gordon was trying to maintain the frontline by fighting on it himself.


    He rushed to the defensive base that was being cornered and pushed the enemy back. By showing off his martial skills, the morale was also boosted.


    He has been repeating that process and moving from base to base.


    However, he was stopped.


    Someone suddenly appeared in front of Gordon and blocked his way.


    Leonard!


    I am the one who will defeat you!


    Leo descends from the sky and brandishes his sword at Gordon.


    Gordon blocks it but because it was a surprise attack, he had to jump off his horse and take a distance. Leo also jumped off Noir and pursued him.


    A one-on-one battle began.


    Gordons escorts are being held back by the 6th Imperial Knight Corp who apanied Leo.


    No one will get in their way now.


    Aiming for Gordons neck, Leo thrusts his sword out.


    Gordon forcefully flicked it away and powerfully swung his sword down toward Leo.


    Leo did not receive the blow but instead rxed the strength in his body and evaded it.


    Leo has never beat Gordon in a fight before.


    There was a difference in their ages and experience. Still, the difference was so much that Leo used to wonder if there would really be a day where he can defeat his brother.


    However, he doesnt think so now.


    Gordons swordsmanship is certainly sharp and heavy.


    Still, it couldnt satisfy Leo.


    In the past, he felt an indescribable fascination from each of his brothers blows.


    He was in awe of them.


    However, that greatness is now gone.


    Thats why Leo is not scared of Gordons sword.


    You havebe weaker.


    Fool! Theres no way that this me would be weak!!


    Saying so, Gordon brandishes his sword from the side.


    This time Leo took it head-on.


    Gordon who never expected him to receive it directly opens his eyes wide.


    Gordon Lakes Adler is not someone whose sword can be stopped by the likes of me.


    Ugh!


    Gordons movement was upset by Leos unexpected behavior.


    Without overlooking such an opening, Leo immediately gets close to Gordons chest.


    Deciding that he wont be able to defend with his sword in time, he hits Leo with his left hand.


    However, Leo stopped his fist with a headbutt.


    Such a weak punch wont be able to stop me!


    Tsk!!


    Gordon manages to keep a distance but Leo does not allow him to keep it for long.


    With just a twist of his body, Leo closed in again.


    The sword pierced Gordons armor and deeply lodged itself into Gordons stomach.


    GaHaa


    Im not done yet!!


    Leo pulls out his sword and continues going after him.


    Trying to evade it by twisting his body, Gordons body was pierced at the nk.


    It is not a fatal injury.


    This time Leo swings his sword down from above but Gordon blocks it this time.


    The blood on the sword sttered on Gordons face.


    Gordon was puzzled at how he is being cornered.


    It should be impossible for him to lose in singlebat.


    IWILL NOT BE DEFEATED!!


    With that said, Gordon pushes Leos sword back and gets ready to counterattack.


    However, Leo swept his leg up and kicked Gordons nk that has just been stabbed.


    Gordons movement slowed down due to the pain and Leo closed in on Gordon again.


    To defend his head, Gordon covers it with his arms but this time Leo aimed at his feet.


    He then shed Gordon in the leg and stabbed his knee.


    Spinning around one more time, Leo pierced Gordons in the chest.


    This time there was no response.


    The light disappears from Gordons eyes and his body loses power.


    However, many soldiers came to Gordons aid.


    Your Highness!!!!!


    It was a unit led by General Fidessa.


    At this rate, they will be surrounded.


    Suppressing his desire to end everything now, Leo ordered the knights of the 6th corp to withdraw.


    With Leos sword pulled out of his body, Gordon fell to the ground.


    The winner of this singlebat was Leo.


    It also carries the meaning that Gordons side no longer has any chance of winning.