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Chapter 72

We heard that Georg and the others have started to move, so we hurriedly began preparations. When they attack the core, we will head to the queen ant, knowing that it will be vulnerable.

"Well then, Neil, we'll rely on you for the defense here if enemies happen to come."

"Yes, leave it to me. With this guy here, even if it's ants from the mine, they're no match for us!!"

Neil proudly points to the steam car as he answers. As we go further back, the paths become narrower, so we're relying on Dwell's defense.

This is in case the mine ants prioritize attack over defense.

"So, what about Wagner?"

"Yeah, if he comes back, we'll decide based on his attitude at that time. Depending on the situation... he might need to give up."

"Yes... I understand."

Neil nods solemnly at my words. Well, he was quite friendly with Wagner. I understand that emotions are involved. But I have things to protect too. If he comes back and tries to spy again, he needs to face consequences similar to Silva.

Because I am the lord of Asgard...

"Hey, what's with the gloomy face? Leaders should look cheerful at times like this. Otherwise, everyone gets anxious, you know?"

The jovial voice belongs to Kyle, who has just arrived. When he sees Neil, he briefly widens his eyes and grins.

Come to think of it, Kyle used to tease Neil...

"It might be worrying, but both Grace and you need to look lively. We're not heading into a losing battle. It affects the morale of the soldiers, you know. Besides... worrying about that stuff can wait until after we win. Because right now, what you should be concerned about isn't the spy, it's the mine ants. They could undermine us."

Kyle said self-deprecatingly, as if he remembered his former self. But more than that...

"Were you listening to us?"

"Hehe, with magic, the wind can carry voices. Now then, lad. You're going to fight with that steam car, right? Then lend me that magic gun-sword, and I'll show you how to use it better than anyone else... even better than Vigna."

"Um... Grace-sama, what should I do...?"

Neil seeks help from Kyle, who seems somewhat theatrical. Honestly, Kyle's power is alluring. And it seems like he owes a big debt to Ruby, so he would probably fight harder to protect the city than to defeat the queen ant.

But can I trust him?

As I ponder, I recall the gentle smile on Kyle's face when he was with Ruby... I remember the expression of a man named Kyle Vermilion that I didn't know.

"Fine. But in return, you work as Neil's subordinate. If that's okay with you, I'll lend you the magic gun-sword."

"Hehe, isn't that obvious? I'm just a wandering adventurer, after all. Working under a soldier is a piece of cake."

I shake hands with him as he laughs ironically like that, testing whether he's lying or not.

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Former Royal Family

Kyle Vermilion

Age: 23

Expertise: Magic of all attributes

Skill: Holy Magic

Information: The second son of the Vermilion royal family, he is a genius magic user. It is said that thanks to him, the research on magic in the country has advanced by at least ten years.

While he used to look down on those who couldn't use magic, he had a high sense of chosen people, based on the ability to reach out to truly talented individuals even if they couldn't wield magic.

Defeated, his pride shattered, he now thinks about what he can do for Ruby. He likes maids.

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Well, if that's the case, then it should be fine.

"Neil... give him the magic gun-sword. I'm counting on you, for Ruby's sake. Cain."

"Yeah, of course. I'll protect this place. Even if it costs me my life."

And so, we entrusted the defense of Dwell to them and headed to the battlefield.

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