Berserk: The Prophet

"Hmph, although I don't want to kill you, it seems that's the only way." Edward said coldly, looking at Gurenberudo, who couldn't stand up for the time being.

For Fulda's sake, he must give it his all in this battle!

It's too late to say anything now. Even if Gurunberdo can forgive him, he can't forgive himself!

Only hatred can carry a belief to its ultimate conclusion!

...Let's just leave it at that!

Now, only one of him and Gurunberdo is destined to survive; let fate decide!

Edward raised his lance and charged even though he knew he was probably no match for Gurenbeldo. If he died at Gurenbeldo's hands, then Hokun would probably stop making things difficult for his mother!

"Get out of the way!!" Edward ordered the soldiers to clear a path for him, a runway connecting him to Grünberudo.

Edward's suicidal behavior was naturally noticed by Gurunberdo. Although he was furious, how could his close friend of more than ten years not understand Edward's style of doing things?

Edward isn't that kind of fool! How could he possibly put himself in such a dangerous situation?!

He could still wield the warhammer with his own hands; his actions were tantamount to suicide!

What exactly does Edward want to do?

Despite the excruciating pain from his wounds, Gurunberdo gripped the warhammer tightly with his right hand and used the shield in his left hand to support his upper body, ready to meet the attack.

Even when Guren Belludo was kneeling on one knee, he wasn't much shorter than Edward, who was riding a horse.

His eyes were fixed on Edward, his gaze filled with both anger at being betrayed and doubt and heartache for his former best friend.

Edward's gaze hardened, and he aimed his spear at Gurenberudo's heart, charging towards him.

The current situation left Grunberdo with no time to think. He raised his right hand high, his warhammer so long and powerful that he could knock Edward off his horse.

However, at that moment, after seeing Edward's foolish move, Hokun immediately ordered the cannons on both sides, which had already been loaded, to attack Gurunberudo.

"fire!!"

Several adjacent cannons roared instantly, the deafening metallic clang of the cannons blaring. Flames and billowing stones struck Gurunberudo head-on, instantly engulfing the location where Gurunberudo stood.

Edward was startled by the sudden turn of events and instinctively pulled on the reins. The horse neighed in fright, rearing up on its hind legs, nearly throwing him off.

What exactly is He Kun doing?!

It wasn't just Glenberudo who was hit by the solid shot from the cannon; Edward's "Shield" troops also suffered heavy casualties. The surrounding soldiers were unable to regroup and their morale plummeted, showing signs of imminent collapse.

When Gurunberudo's enormous helmet was blasted away, everyone's attention was drawn to it, and even the air seemed to quiet down.

When everyone thought the battle was over, only Edward's heart was pounding. Even when the cannonball hit Gruberdo, he felt that it was not enough to kill the "dragon".

When the smoke cleared, Gullenberg still stood tall.

Just moments before the shells hit, Gurunberudo used the heavy shield in his left hand to withstand the two shells.

Despite the shield having two large dents, Gurunberdo himself was unharmed, though his body shifted back two inches.

However, Gullenberudo's physical condition was not as it appeared. He had lost feeling in his left forearm, and the faint cracking sounds were masked by the gunfire; only he knew that his entire forearm was actually broken.

The reason I can still move now is entirely due to the strong tendons and muscles that allow me to exert force.

When the smoke and dust had completely cleared, Edward saw that Glenn Belludo was still kneeling on one knee. His shield was almost shattered, and he had several cuts from shrapnel, his armor stained with blood.

With disheveled hair and eyes filled with murderous intent, Gurenbeldo said with a pained expression, "I've always considered you my best friend..." He stared intently at Edward, as if questioning why they had ended up in such a predicament.

Edward's heart tightened, and the spear in his hand trembled slightly.

Just then, a familiar, sweet shout came through the dust kicked up by the horse's hooves.

"Gurunberdo!!"

It turned out that Hikel was worried about the safety of Gurunberudo and decided to send troops to help.

Unexpectedly, Edward was even willing to use cannons against Grunberdo in order to take him down!

A thin layer of mist rose in Hickel's aquamarine eyes, filled with both anxiety and anger. Taking advantage of the moment when the troops led by Grand Duke Hokun and Edward were thrown into disarray by their own artillery fire, she took the lead and broke through the guards that were surrounding the Flame Dragon Knights.

"It's Hickel!! We're saved!" The morale of the Flame Dragon Knights soared.

Behind Hikel was a chariot large enough to carry Gurenbeldo. She was wielding a long-handled sword and fighting fiercely to reach Gurenbeldo.

As Hickel fought her way through, blood splattered on her face, adding to her heroic spirit as this edelweiss from the high mountains. She drew closer and closer to Gurenbeludo, her eyes filled with urgency.

Edward's mind was in turmoil. Heechul was so protective of Gurenberudo, and if he didn't capture her, today's plan would probably fail. But his past friendship made him hesitate.

At that moment, Hokun shouted, "Stop that woman!" Edward gritted his teeth and spurred his horse toward Hecker.

Gurenberdo struggled to his feet to help, but was too weak. Although the morale of the Flame Dragon Knights was high, they were entangled with the enemy and unable to break away to provide support.

Seeing Edward charging towards him, Heckler roared, "Edward, are you still going to be so stubborn?" Edward remained silent and thrust his spear forward.

Heechul nimbly dodged the attack and swung his sword at Edward. The two exchanged blows, their battle fierce.

However, with his left arm injured, Heechul can't even perform at 80% of his usual strength, so how could he possibly be a match for Edward?!

Edward, who always enjoyed watching Heckel's dazzling swordsmanship, quickly found the flaw Heckel had revealed.

After a few moves, Hecker began to feel the strain; his left arm couldn't keep up, and his movements became somewhat chaotic. Edward seized the opportunity, sweeping his spear across the ground, the shaft striking Hecker heavily in the waist. Hecker cried out in pain, lost his balance, and his horse suddenly reared up uncontrollably, nearly causing him to fall off.

Seeing this, Edward quickly reached for Hecker's left arm, but accidentally grabbed the wound on Hecker's left arm. "...Ouch!" Hecker cried out in pain, the sweat and blood on his forehead mingling together.

"...You're injured?" Edward seemed to recall the scene of Madwood shooting Hecker from behind, a look of guilt on his face. But the situation on the battlefield was changing rapidly, leaving him no time to think; someone else could seize the opportunity to ambush Hecker at any moment!

Edward simply pressed his spear against Hecker's throat, pretending to have the enemy general under control, and coldly said, "Don't force me, Hecker. This matter has nothing to do with you. You shouldn't interfere."

Hickel's eyes were bloodshot as he spat out, "Bah! Edward, you ungrateful wretch! How could you face General Gurenbelud and General Kirsten?!"

"I..." Edward felt a lump in his throat when faced with Hickel's question, and the bitterness and pain in his heart reached their peak.

...He really did his best.

Just then, with a sudden burst of strength, Gurunberdo suddenly stood up and ran towards them. He roared, "...Let her go!"

Edward looked up at the sound and instinctively released his grip on Hecker. Hecker seized the opportunity to steady himself, his eyes filled with determination.

“Edward, you have lost your way,” Hickel said bitterly, and in the blink of an eye, he rode away from Edward.

Edward felt a sharp pain in his heart. Looking at the figures of Hickel and Gurenberudo standing side by side, he suddenly realized that he... could never go back.