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Chapter 132: The Rebel Prince Charges Forward
Throughout the battle, the Royal Army maintained the upper hand.
The initial strike caused the rebel forces to lose ten percent of their troops, leading to their collapse after a subsequent assault.
The militia, lacking high morale to begin with, were the first to flee, followed by mercenaries seeking only gold.
Although the regular soldiers stood their ground and fought back against the Royal Army… by then, their numbers had been halved, making it impossible to overcome the doubled force.
One hour into the conflict.
The battle steadily approached its conclusion.
“It looks like we’re nearing a resolution, doesn’t it?”
“Yes, indeed.”
Casually conversing, overlooking the battlefield from the Royal Army’s main camp, were Rest and Dibble.
With the initial strike yielding significant results, units like those of Marquis Rosemary, including Rest, were no longer needed.
Of course, they could still achieve further victories on the battlefield… but that would be excessive.
To avoid overshadowing the accomplishments of allied forces, they refrained from further combat.
“Some of the enemy seem to be putting up a fight… but it’s just a matter of time. Half of them have surrendered or fled.”
“Our losses seem minimal. It’s almost a complete victory, isn’t it?”
Already on their last legs, the rebel forces faced an increasingly formidable Royal Army.
Casualties were minimal, with hardly any fatalities reported.
“Given that some enemies are still holding out, does that mean the overall commander, Marquis Eiger… no, I mean, Prince Rodel is still alive?”
While the enemy’s main camp had been scorched by Rest’s “Amaterasu,” the dispersal of the light rays had reduced its effectiveness.
If a mage with a certain level of skill in physical enhancement magic were present, they could withstand it.
Rodel, despite his questionable character as a human, was said to be an excellent mage. Marquis Eiger, in his youth, had even served as a court mage. There was ample possibility they had survived.
“Hmm… the enemy’s main camp seems to be getting restless.”
Just as they thought the matter might be resolved soon… there was movement in the enemy camp.
Enhanced vision caught sight of none other than Rodel Iwood, the Third Prince, mentioned moments ago.
“From here on, we charge towards the enemy camp! Those who can move, follow me!”
Marshalling the soldiers around him, Rodel rode in on horseback, leading the charge.
“Firebolt Cannon! Lightningstorm! Stone Bomb!”
Firing high-powered spells one after another, he scattered the Royal Army soldiers.
Splitting the battlefield in two, he surged forward toward the Royal Army’s main camp.
Though allied soldiers attempted to stop Rodel… they were blown away by his magic, unable to form a barrier.
“…I’m surprised. I never imagined that guy would take the lead and charge in.”
He was supposed to be like the boss of a troupe of monkeys.
However, even Rest didn’t know that much about the man named Rodel.
Perhaps he possesses the bravery to run at the forefront of the soldiers to turn the tide of an unfavorable battle.
“OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
Even though he was a mere figurehead… the leader of the rebel army was charging straight into enemy territory.
The enemy soldiers were continuously following behind him.
Just like a cornered rat biting a cat, the rebel soldiers regained their momentum and rushed across the battlefield.
“Stop them! Don’t let them advance any further!”
“Fire! Fire!”
The kingdom’s soldiers tried to intercept with magic, but in the chaos of mingled friend and foe, they couldn’t unleash powerful spells.
Meanwhile, Rodel, charging through the heart of enemy territory, was able to advance by casting magic ahead of him. He could use high-powered upper-level magic without hesitation.
“I’m Rodel Iwood, the Third Prince! Witness my power, my existence!”
“…I’m impressed. He’s not just a mere foolish prince after all.”
As Rodel advanced towards the throat of the Royal Army as if awakened, Rest’s perception of him changed.
He had thought of him as nothing more than a spoiled prince. A man whose pride had swollen disproportionately, devoid of the abilities befitting his arrogance.
But now… he had no choice but to acknowledge it.
At least on the battlefield… Rodel Iwood possessed the qualities that could make him a hero.
“If he continues with this momentum and breaks through our main camp, His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, might be in danger.”
Under no circumstances should the Crown Prince be harmed.
So… what to do?
Without even needing to think, the answer was clear.
“Let’s go. We’ll intercept Prince Rodel.”
Just when it seemed like his role was over… it appeared there was one more task.
From the incident at the academy, Rest found himself once again standing in front of Rodel.