Berserk: The Prophet

Even Abecassis, who usually only hid in high places or watched the show from the back, surprisingly rushed to the front line to stop him this time, which puzzled Gurunberdo.

Even the slow-witted Gurenbeldo realized that the Grand Duke was indeed colluding with Juda!

So, the Grand Duke really... wants to get rid of him?

But...why?

He was clearly doing his best to protect this country, the three of them... and even his son Edward...

...They devoted themselves wholeheartedly to protecting the country for the Grand Duke, so why did they end up with this result?

Edward...Gurenbelludo recalled the Halvorsen family crest on the carrier eagle.

...Could it be that he has met with misfortune? Or is it that the Grand Duke is not even willing to spare Edward?

Without time to think, Gurenberudo could only hurry towards the Fire Dragon's Nest. Several arrows whistled through the air beside him; it was the light cavalry sent by Kadi, equipped with crossbows, firing from behind.

Gurenberdo dodged an arrow, his heart filled with anger and confusion. He knew he had to shake off his pursuers before he could reach the Dragon's Lair to uncover the truth. He gave a signal to his trusted men, who understood and led a group of them to charge at the light cavalry, creating chaos to buy time.

Gurenberudo led the remaining men and continued galloping towards their destination. When they could see the dragon's lair, the crossbowmen behind them broke free from the brief chaos and caught up.

Due to the weight of their equipment, heavy cavalry could never match the agility of light cavalry.

If this continues, they will be caught up sooner or later. Moreover, the south side of the Fire Dragon's Nest has been flattened due to frequent military deployments, and is now a relatively wide, sloping, flat mountain area.

If they are caught up now, it will be difficult for the infantry regiment of the Fire Dragon's Nest to come to their aid. It will also take time for 200 cavalry to break through the hold of a thousand men. By the time Juda's 2 troops catch up, it will be too late.

Damn it... Ever since receiving Edward's letter, Gurenbeldo has felt extremely uneasy. Even he couldn't help but feel anxious, despite his confidence that he could break out on his own.

However, the situation at the Dragon's Nest was urgent, and Benedict...

I must see her as usual, and I must get back safely! If the Grand Duke really wants to kill him, he will definitely use her as a hostage.

Having received a warning from the strategist of the Dragon's Nest, Gurenbelud was not unaware of the imminent threat, and he was convinced of Edward's hypothesis.

...They were best friends.

Just as Juda's light cavalry abandoned their plan to use crossbows to block the enemy and instead prepared for close combat, a sudden change occurred.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—!" With the sound of arrows leaving the bowstring, a barrage of arrows, covering a wide area and with extremely high accuracy, pierced the bodies of the light cavalry and their horses that were chasing Lembeldo.

"...Kill!!" Suddenly, deafening shouts of killing and the thunderous sound of nearly a thousand horses galloping came from the mountains on both sides.

It turned out that Tino, one of Hikel's subordinates, had been temporarily appointed as the adjutant of the commander of a thousand men.

When the first group of Flame Dragon Knights passed through this area, Tino realized something was wrong when he didn't see the enemy pursuing them. So he gathered the scattered Flame Dragon Knights and elite cavalry who were heading to the "Nest of the Fire Dragon" according to Gurenbeldo's orders.

After learning the details, Tino organized the cavalry into concealed positions, ready to ambush the enemy at any time. Because Grant is located in the highlands and forests, it is a veritable island nation rich in natural resources. People usually obtain food by fishing and hunting. Therefore, the soldiers of the Flame Dragon Infantry Regiment have been skilled with bows or crossbows since childhood.

As soon as the Juda light cavalry were completely trapped, Tino gave the order, and a hail of arrows rained down. The light cavalry were instantly thrown into chaos, men and horses falling in disarray.

Tino brandished his longsword with great enthusiasm, shouting, "The Flame Dragon Infantry Regiment is here! Die, Judas!" He led his cavalrymen like tigers charging into the enemy ranks, engaging in fierce combat with the light cavalry.

Seeing this, Gurunberdo was overjoyed and immediately commanded the remaining troops to turn around and join the battle.

"I am your nightmare!!" he roared, brandishing his warhammer as he leaped from his chariot and plunged into the chaotic enemy ranks.

The warhammers in their hands whistled through the air, each swing sending up a cloud of blood. The soldiers of the legion fought bravely, their teamwork impeccable. Some used their spears to knock down enemies, while others used their greatswords to sever the legs of horses. In an instant, the battlefield was filled with shouts of battle and screams of agony.

Despite being ambushed, Juda's light cavalry refused to back down and attempted to mount a counterattack. However, the sudden appearance of the Flame Dragon Infantry Regiment and the fierce assault by Gurenbeldo rendered their efforts futile.

Under the combined attack of Tino and Gurenbeldo, the light cavalry was quickly scattered and routed. The Juda light cavalry inevitably suffered a rout and fled in all directions.

Grunberdo watched the fleeing enemies and breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew the crisis was far from over. "Tino, thank you for your timely help. If it weren't for you, we would probably be in grave danger today," Grunberdo said gratefully.

Tino bowed slightly. "My lord, you protect the Duchy of Grant day and night, and we should follow you. However, the reason I am here to meet you is because of General Kirsten's arrangement."

"...Hmm? General Kirsten has come to the 'Dragon's Nest'?" Gurenberudo asked in confusion. However, if Kirsten was at the Dragon's Nest at this moment, it would be a good thing. He should be able to take control of the situation for him, right?

"...No, the general rushed to Norudkahuati after giving me his instructions." Looking at the battlefield gradually quieting down, Tino felt that it was not advisable to stay here any longer, and ordered the messenger to recall the cavalrymen who had gone to pursue them.

Gurunberdo nodded, his brow furrowed. "...I see. We shouldn't linger here. Let's hurry back to the 'Dragon's Nest'!"

After Tino reorganized his men, Gurunberdo led the group on a rapid march toward their destination, the "Dragon's Nest," which was now in sight.

......

It was Madwood and his shadow puppets who shot Heechul and Benedict Cumberbatch in the back. Edward's presence delayed their journey, but it didn't hinder his pursuit of his prey.

Heikel quickly ducked under his horse, while Benedictine directed the silver wolf to dodge left and right. But the rain of arrows was still too dense for the two of them, and one arrow grazed Heikel's arm.

"Damn it!" Hikel gritted his teeth.

She couldn't guarantee that if Madwood closed the distance further, the next arrow wouldn't kill her.

Fortunately, the "Dragon's Nest" is almost here.

Gazing at the familiar, enormous figure on the city wall, a glimmer of hope shone in Heike's eyes.

“Grunberdo!!” Hickel shouted.

It turned out that Gurenbeldo was worried about the situation inside the "Dragon's Nest," so he rushed back first. Since the Dragon's Nest had never taken precautions against the supply lines located in the rear, everything on the city walls needed to be reorganized.

However, before he could catch his breath and was about to order the guards to close the city gate, he heard Heikel's shout. Benedict's petite figure was lying on the back of the silver wolf.

"!!!" Before Gurenberudo could react, he saw a dark figure chasing after Hikel and Benedict, and dozens of arrows were constantly being shot at them.

"...Ooh!" Benedict was hit in the shoulder by an arrow, while the silver wolf beneath her had already been hit by several arrows and was whimpering as it struggled to run.

Heikel's situation was also not optimistic. It was an arrow shot by Madwood that, although it had avoided vital organs, still pierced his left arm.

"Don't hurt them!"

Without hesitation, Gurenbelud snatched the longbow from the soldier beside him. His rough voice, filled with such anxiety, even made the surrounding air tremble slightly.

Even Madwood, who is very sensitive to danger, didn't have time to react. In order to catch up with Heikel and Benedict, his horse kept going at full speed.

A horse at full speed is uncontrollable and cannot brake suddenly; it cannot quickly obey Madwood's commands.