Chapter 563

Louis Ancton's talent is in academia. He cannot use magic, so he is not helpful in battles. However, he has been serving in the Allied Forces and has been seen several times at the Royal Class base. Louis is a magic scholar, a guy who cannot use magic like a wizard. In fact, he helped with Power Cartridge and Moonshine design. Louis probably helped improve the children's magic level in the original work, and he is likely doing the same here. Louis is a subordinate of Harriet, to be precise. However, that's only because he is being compared to our tough guy, not because Louis is a bad guy. He has the talent to understand and design all magic fields perfectly, even though he cannot actually use magic. From the beginning, there was a problem with that. Louis Ancton had nothing to do with Adelia's Titan research project. But if he had been there, he would have been a great help. Louis Ancton is unrelated to the Titan project. He may have improved and enhanced the combat magic of the wizards, but he has enough ability to take on one big project. Nevertheless, the fact that the Titan development and Louis were unrelated means that he was in charge of a completely different project. Louis Ancton literally has the talent to understand black magic. So if Anna is working on a project related to the undead, Louis Ancton could help, or even lead it. Therefore, although it is not yet certain, some facts have been revealed. Anna is not eating and sleeping at some research site in this Allied Forces base. There is no reason to conduct research related to black magic in this Allied Forces base in the first place. There will be many more facilities in the temple, and security will be easier to maintain. Coming to the Allied Forces base in the first place was a waste of time. To find out what the Empire is really doing, you have to go to the temple, not here. Is Anna really involved, and is Louis Ancton also involved? If Christina is involved, what the hell are they doing? There is a possibility that what I thought was related to the Death Knight is very different from what I thought, and I cannot predict what it is. Do I really have to see it with my own eyes? If so, how? * * * When I confirmed that Louis Ancton and Christina were not there, I felt that my vision was focused on one side. I thought the lonely atmosphere emanating from the Royal Class base was due to the aftermath of the Serandia battle. It was also winter, and the weather was cold, so I thought there were many people hiding in the barracks. But it wasn't that, it was really because there were not many people there, creating a lonely atmosphere. During the winter, the base will not move, and the monsters around are less threatening because Serandia, the core monster outbreak area, has been suppressed. Royal Class personnel receive special treatment. So they were providing convenience for those who wanted to go back to the temple and spend the winter. I can't believe there are soldiers on vacation in the Empire and I didn't think there would be any at the Royal Class base. If Anna has returned to the temple, it's highly likely that any related experiments are being conducted there rather than at the Allied Forces base, where the facilities and security are not as good. It's strange that students are leaving school for vacation and then returning due to the current situation. I finally take a good look at the lonely Royal Class base and wonder what is happening and how to confirm it. Meanwhile, Berthus is in the Imperial Palace reading a report with Saviole Tanado. The Emperor asks what punishment he should receive if those who committed the crime are punished. Berthus wonders what punishment is worse than death and Tanado gives a vague answer. Berthus questions why there is sin and punishment in the world and wonders who should be responsible for it. "By the way, have you figured out anything about the Holy Knights' situation?"

"...We haven't been able to identify the specific group involved. Also, there are issues with us not being able to investigate the scene."

Recently, Berthus had also received reports of the destruction of the graves of the saints located in the basement of the Holy Knights headquarters. The graves were destroyed and the remains were stolen.

"Illyon Veltin will soon return to the empire."

"...I see."

The Holy Knights' situation was the Holy Knights' situation. Hoping that this matter would not cause any trouble, Berthus looked at his cold tea.

"One classmate died and one became disabled."

"Yes..."

The deceased classmate and the disabled classmate.

"Ludwig, that guy's stubbornness is not ordinary."

"Yes, that's true."

When Saviole Tanado was in charge of Charlotte's protection as a dormitory supervisor, she had seen Ludwig's swordsmanship. It was originally an excuse to see Reinhardt's sword, but she had watched Ludwig's stubborn teaching style even when he stumbled and fell. She had also seen Delphin, but not in detail. Delphin died and Ludwig lost his arm. Berthus, of course, knew to some extent about the situation of his classmates, even if not in detail. And not only during their time at the temple, but also during the Gate incident, Berthus had received reports of their individual activities. Ludwig. One of the four classmates who awakened without learning magic reinforcement. He was a skilled person who had no equal among his peers except for heroes and demons. He was a monster. If it weren't for the war, he would have had enough potential to reach the Master Class within a few years. "I know he's not the type to give up easily." "Probably." And not only his skills, but also his personality. He was the one who lost his best friend Delphin and originally only chose dangerous battlefields during the Gate incident. So he wouldn't give up fighting just because he lost his arm. He had a stubborn personality that would lead to his death. Berthus could already imagine what would happen without seeing it firsthand. To prevent the death of his classmates. Before the moth burned out. "The Emperor has ordered you to return to the temple." Berthus issued the imperial order. * * * There are beings in the world who do not need to persuade or convince anyone. Beings who can simply command someone to come or go. Berthus was one of those beings. Even though the world had become like this, at least in the land of humans, it was still the same. Standing at the crossroads of whether to fight in despair and sorrow, Ludwig, who needed time to think amidst Cliff's insults, his friends' persuasion, and his teacher's advice, soon faced a coercion. "Ludwig, His Majesty has ordered you to return to the temple." The Emperor's command was delivered through Mustering's teacher's mouth. "If you go to the warp spot and deliver this document, you can return to the empire."

"...."

Mustering's teacher explained in detail where the warp spot was located within the Allied Forces' base and who to look for.

It was a surprising order.

An imperial order is not something that is given lightly.

Even if he was a royal class student, he was injured and would undoubtedly stubbornly fight, so the direct imperial order for Ludwig to return to the temple shows how kind the emperor is.

There is no need for persuasion, facing reality, or a process of convincing Ludwig to accept and return quietly.

Just go back.

With one word, Berthus could force Ludwig's actions, and Ludwig had no choice.

Mustering's teacher was also very moved by Berthus, who had become emperor, personally caring about Ludwig.

However, after seeing Ludwig's stubborn expression, Mustering's teacher could only stiffen his expression.

"Ludwig, it's an imperial order. You can't refuse it. Do you understand?"

A hesitant attitude.

This is the emperor's consideration.

There is nothing to say even if his neck is on the line if he refuses.

Coercive consideration.

"Yes, teacher. I understand. Of course...."

Ludwig nodded quietly.

Mustering's teacher breathed a sigh of relief because he didn't know if Ludwig would cause trouble.

No matter how much Ludwig didn't want to leave this battlefield, he knew he couldn't refuse the emperor's command.

Now, there is really no choice.

What needs to be accepted must be accepted.

He has no place on this battlefield, and so many people are trying to get him to leave the battlefield.

He can no longer refuse.

"If I go back to the empire, will there be anything I can do?"

"Well, I told you. There will be many places that need you. There are also friends in the dormitory. You won't be lonely."

Mustering's teacher smiled brightly and nodded at Ludwig's words, thinking that Ludwig might be stubborn.

Short-lived determination and resolution to kill the demon king with his own hands were eventually broken by external forces.

With the emperor's command, Ludwig must leave the battlefield.

* * *

There was no need for a long farewell.

The next day right away.

Ludwig briefly said goodbye to his royal class seniors and juniors, packed only the luggage he needed, and headed to the warp point.

Lanien Cesore and Scarlet followed Ludwig to see him off until the end.

"Christina, Louis, Anna, and Detomorian are there, right? So you won't be bored."

"That's right."

"Take care, Ludwig."

"Thank you." Translation:

Ludwig lost his arm while trying to save Scarlet. Scarlet feels guilty as Ludwig has to leave because of her. Ludwig has decided to leave the battlefield and follow Mustering's teacher's advice that he has a role to play in the empire. He is grateful for the emperor's order and knows he must leave. Scarlet and Lanien Cesore see him off until the end. The mass teleport takes time, and Ludwig watches as people and supplies are transported to the empire. He sees many soldiers and even the leader of the Holy Knights returning to the empire. Ludwig senses something is wrong as everyone's expression is serious. He also sees Ellen returning briefly. Naturally, everyone's gaze shifted towards Ellen. The hero, Ellen Artorius, approached the warp spot wearing civilian clothes instead of his usual ceremonial armor. Ellen was an exception in many ways, so he could freely use the warp spot that required permission from the headquarters. However, he was different from the usual Ellen that everyone knew. He was holding something in his right hand. "Meow! Meow!" Inside the sudden cage in Ellen's right hand, a black cat that seemed to be greatly surprised was spinning around and crying. "I'm going to leave it here because it's safer to raise it in the Yellow Empire." "That's right." "Well, that's true." "Meow!" Ellen hugged the cage as if it was precious, and the cat, who was so surprised, was spinning around with its eyes wide open inside the narrow cage.