Berserk: The Prophet

——The Dragon's Nest——

This is absolutely a tragedy for a country; being attacked from both sides has put Gurunberudo in a desperate situation.

Amidst the chaos of war, the Judas halted their siege as Kadi's artillery units took their positions.

Hickel and Gullenbergo were already seriously injured and unable to stand up.

Hekun's troops had captured the artillery around the bastion, and the soldiers of the Gurunberdo Legion had fought to the last moment, dying from exhaustion.

Those warriors who defended the dragon's lair and their nation to the very end perished.

With a heavy heart, Edward climbed the blood-stained city wall, a place once familiar to him and filled with the passion of his youth.

Heikel was slumped on the ground, her abdomen pierced by a spear, blood gushing out. Her usual two-handed sword, like its owner, was covered in wounds, its blade chipped and broken from excessive swinging, and even the sword itself was broken in two.

Benedict was held in Gurenberudo's arms. The "dragon" was exhausted and was kneeling on one knee, leaning on the warhammer to support his body. His limbs ached and he groaned in pain.

"Squeak..." With the sound of the gates of the Fire Dragon's Nest opening, this fortress, which had stood firm for 14 years, had been completely breached by its own people.

Edward stood on the city wall, gazing at his former best friend and lover, his heart filled with unbearable sorrow and pain. His feet trodden on the blood of his fallen comrades; in what capacity should he bid them his final farewell?

“I never imagined things would get so out of control…” Edward’s voice trembled in the wind. Hickel’s injuries were clearly beyond repair, and his heart seemed to have frozen at that moment.

His gaze shifted from Hikel's increasingly lifeless face to the slowly opening city gate, where the Judas troops surged in like a tide, their banners fluttering wildly in the wind.

The dragon flag that originally belonged to Grant in Grünberudo has been replaced with the emblem that belongs to Juda.

"...I received your letter. Have you really betrayed me, Edward!"

Although Gurunberdo was exhausted by the enemy's forces, he still questioned and roared with complex and angry feelings when he saw Edward.

Edward's face suddenly turned icy cold. He pursed his lips, remained silent for a moment, and then slowly said, "These things are no longer important to me."

"Just accept that as it is; I did betray you."

When he heard Edward admit it himself, Gurenbelludo's eyes widened in disbelief, then pure rage surged in his golden pupils: "Why? We trusted each other so much! Edward, you bastard!! I'll kill you with my own hands!"

Enraged, Gurenbeludo mustered all his strength to stand up again, determined to settle things with Edward.

But before he could take two steps, he felt dizzy, nauseous, and his vision went black. He collapsed to his knees again.

Edward looked at Glenberudo's swaying body and found it all laughable. He had never imagined such a scene before. The "Dragon" who was invincible on the battlefield had become such a ridiculous figure, unable even to stand up.

“...What a fool.” Edward suddenly sneered, the sarcasm obvious.

Upon hearing this mocking remark, Gurenbellu was consumed by rage. He glared at Edward with all his might, his eyes wide with fury, and shouted, "You...you traitor, what right do you have to laugh at me!"

"You think I didn't try? You couldn't even protect Hikel, Gurenberudo, you're not only stupid, you're a piece of trash!" Edward's emotions suddenly surged, and he charged towards Gurenberudo. He really wanted to beat up Gurenberudo's stupid face that knew nothing.

Gurunberdo was stunned speechless by the sudden accusation. He opened his mouth, then remained silent for a long time.

"...Wasn't it you who killed her?"

These words struck Edward like a hammer blow to the heart. His eyes glazed over, his raised fist froze in mid-air, and his body trembled slightly.

What's the point of arguing about this now? The end of Hickel's life and the impending demise of Gurunberudo are irreversible facts.

Edward could no longer hold back his tears, which fell silently. Yes, in this meticulously planned conspiracy, not only was Gurunberdo caught off guard, but even he...

What is there to say? When the three of them are not acting together, they are full of flaws.

Hekun had already explained the situation to the Juda army. Twenty thousand Juda soldiers, led by Abecassis and Kadi, entered the city one after another. The pass had been completely controlled by the Judas. As the Juda flag was planted on the highest point of the city wall, a deafening cheer erupted from within the city.

A look of deep sorrow appeared on Hickel's pale face.

At this moment, Abekacy also arrived beside Edward and Gurenberudo.

"How did two people who were once as close as brothers end up tearing each other apart... This won't do, the teacher will be very sad, hahaha." Abecassis grinned, revealing his white teeth. This scene truly made him feel happy, as if the pain of his severed arm had lessened considerably.

Meanwhile, a densely packed army appeared on the walls of the Fire Dragon's Nest.

“Although I defeated Gurenbelud, I never said I would forgive you, Lord Abecassis.” Edward composed himself, casually wiping away the tears still clinging to his face, and gave his former enemy a cold glance.

"Of course, is there anything I've done that I need your forgiveness for?" Abecassis said nonchalantly.

"You bastard...!" Edward was instantly enraged. He would get his revenge on Hickel sooner or later!

"Now is not the time for infighting, is it, Your Excellency the next Grand Duke? Not only did you personally force General Kirsten, who treated you like a mentor, to his death, but you also abandoned your friends and the woman you loved... Your madness is even greater than that of the Grand Duke! You will surely become a king who surpasses your father in the future!" Madwood immediately knelt on one knee and praised Edward to the best of his ability, just as he had praised Grand Duke Hochne.

Listening to Madwood's praise of Edward, Guren Belludeau gritted his teeth.

—How could there be such a terrifying conversation? Why is his body completely out of his control?

Edward was no better off. Listening to Madwood's flattery, he felt dizzy and unsteady on his feet, and almost fainted from anger.

"Shut up!! You bastard..."

Enraged, Edward slapped Madwood hard across the face.

—That's utterly alarmist! He never sent anyone to hunt down Heikel and that witch!!

Madwood, whose nose was bleeding from the slap, remained kneeling on the ground, determined to witness the complete demise of this corrupt country.