Chương 50: Set-Off

Capital City, Silverwing Kingdom

"Make way! Make way!" a man riding a horse shouted to the people in the streets. His face is covered in fatigue signs that he didn't have enough rest.

He knew that he needed to immediately deliver the message to the king quickly. If not, the Iron Fortress in the north might fall from the attacks of the Redstone Kingdom.

Lori was sitting in his throne with Schneizel standing beside him. They were talking about the next move of the kingdom.

"My king, Grand General Swain reported that the whole army is already prepared. After months of recruiting and training, it gives us very outstanding results. We are now distributing the weapons and after that our army is ready to advance" Schneizel said.

Hearing the report, Lori smiled as he thought of his current mission.

- - -

Main Mission Part 5: Conquer a kingdom!

Rewards: Ultimate One Piece Summon!

- - -

Now that his army is ready, he can now proceed with his mission.

Bang!

The door of the throne room suddenly opens and a man hurriedly went inside. A frown appeared in Schneizel's cold face as he said coldly, "Suddenly barging inside the throne room! Do you even know how to respect your king?!"

The man was scared but he knew his job was very important and hurriedly apologized, "This servant didn't want to disrespect his majesty. It's just this servant has something important to report"

"What is it?" the king's voice sounded making the messenger slightly trembled.

"The Iron Fortress in the north was attacked by the Redstone Kingdom and receives many casualties. Unlike the other attack in the past, these times attack in the fortress is very serious. The enemy deployed many people and they were powerful. The commander didn't have the strength to defend the city alone and was requesting reinforcement from the capital. The commander said that he will try to hold on for several more days!" the man shouted. After that, as if he lost all his strength, he falls to the ground and faints.

Schneizel heard the report and an indifferent smile appeared on his face, "My king this will be a great chance to see the results of the training of our soldiers. Since the enemy presented themselves to us, we should welcome them"

Lori was thinking the same as Schneizel, this is really a great chance. As for the report, he had already known about it earlier. With his information network, the attack in the Iron Fortress was already reported to him. He was just thinking about who should he send to the north.

Suddenly, a thought appeared on his mind, 'Maybe I should go myself? Although I am the king, my reputation in the kingdom is not that great. And the battle in the north is the right chance to let everyone knows the prestige of their king'

"Schneizel I will personally go to the north and you will be the one left here to organize the things. I will bring some soldiers with me to the Iron Fortress. The time has come for their years of attack in our territory to end" murderous intent flashed in Lori's eyes. The Redstone Kingdom will be his first victim. His plan for the Molin Kingdom needs to be delayed for now.

"Yes, my king" Schneizel accepts his duty.

"If you need any help, just look for Danzo in his base," Lori said before standing up to leave.

When he heard the name Danzo, a deep frown appeared in Schneizel's face. He didn't like that old man who abducts children in broad daylight. Of course, the children he abducts are those who didn't have parents or relatives.

"Someone come in and bring this man to the 4th Division station to heal him" Schneizel called the guards outside to pick up the unconscious man on the floor.

Hours later, the army that will go with Lori in the north was already prepared. Five hundred footmen were standing outside the palace. Behind them were two hundred riflemen with another two hundred knights. This is Lori's summon that came from the barracks on the mountain. He almost spends all the gold that he got from the Goldling Family just from summoning soldiers.

"Son are you sure you don't want to bring someone with you?" Lucas said standing beside Selena who has a worried expression on her face.

"Lori it is very dangerous in the north, especially after what happened. You need to bring one of your men with you. At least someone can protect you" Selena said and holds her son's hands.

"Mother, father, don't worry about me. I'm not like in the past, I am already quite strong. So there is nothing to worry about" Lori said with a confident tone. He knew what he can do and after the four months of training. He was sure that he can easily sweep the enemies on the battlefield in the north.

After saying goodbye to his parents, Lori set off with the army. This time, he will fight in the front line with his army. He didn't bring Katakuri and the others for that reason. Relying only on himself, Lori will experience his first head-on war.

Wearing the silver-colored armor that was given to the kings of the Silverwing Kingdom. Lori rides a warhorse with his head held high. His proud appearance was suited as he was a king. The people around the capital who saw him with the army kneeled praying for victory and safe return.

"Your majesty!" a shout sounded and Lori stops his horse. The soldier around him draws their weapons as they glared at the approaching figure.

Lori noticed who it was and ordered his men to put back their weapons. He then turns to the figure and said, "Knight Natasha, what might be the reason for you coming here?"

Thud!

The one who appeared was Natasha who was a knight of the Vasselon Family. She suddenly kneeled in front of Lori and said, "Your majesty! Please let me come with you to the battlefield. You've saved my young lady and mistress, let me follow you so that I can repay this debt of life"

"How about your young lady and mistress? What would they think about when you suddenly come with me in war?" staring at her, Lori said.

"They will understand my decision!" she answered quickly.

Lori can feel her determination to repay his kindness towards them. He smiled and said, "Give her a horse and let her follow us"

A knight went down on his horse and give it to Natasha.

"Many thank your majesty!" as she receives the horse, she skillfully jumps and sits on it.

"Let's go!" Lori shouted and they resume their advance.

- - -

Iron Fortress

"Quickly! Shoot these f*ckers for me?" the commander shouted at his soldiers. His expression was very dark as he watches the enemy tried to break open the city gate.

"Commander if this continues, they will be able to break the city gate! We need to do something until the reinforcement from the capital arrived!" one anxious soldier shouted.

"You're right if this continues the city gate won't be able to stop them and their whole army will pour inside our fortress" the commander clench his teeth and a strong resolution appeared in his eyes. "I will stop them from entering the city. You will be in charge of everything from now on!"

After that, the commander draws his sword and jumps down from the city wall. He now stands outside the city just in front of the city gate. "Damn animals! This daddy here won't let you pass through! You need to kill this daddy first before even planning to enter our city!"

The commander has already resolved himself that he would stop the enemy with his own body. Even if he ended up dying, it is worth it as long as he can buy enough time until the army from the capital arrived.

"Commander don't!" the soldier shouted in despair. He clenches his fist as he stares at his commander waving his sword against the enemies.

"F*ck! F*ck! F*ck!"

"Kill them all! Protect the commander!"

"Don't let them get near the commander!"

The archers at the top of the city wall furiously shouted as they release arrows.

"F*ck! Commander, we're not letting them get near you! Why are you running towards them!" one soldier was upset when the commander just runs through the enemy.