V1C2 Part1

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Oberth Castle, a fortress located in the north of the Kurtz kingdom.

General Ernst Brown, who is in charge of northern security, is now reading a secret letter with his elbows on his desk.

He had an active role in the previous war from an early age and his name was quickly recognized his current age of 36. With black hair and an eye patch that hides his right eye.

A man with the appearance and body of an ideal soldier.

The Kurtz’s kingdom is said to have continually won the war because of him.

A legendary man —– that is General Ernst Brown.

[Heavens, capture him without killing him]

A small smile appeared from Ernst’s thick lips.

[The city’s order of knights has also fallen]

Muttering that, Ernst tap the letter with his fingertips.

The messenger who delivered the letter coming quickly, was very nervous and tense from Ernst’s pressure.

[Messenger. In the letter it says “Due to the magic of the hero, we cannot leave the city”]

[Yes, it is exactly as it says. Outsiders can freely enter and exit the city, but originally those inside were unable to leave. I was in a nearby security camp when a carrier pigeon arrived to me]

[That hero. So the people of the city are in the palm of his hand]

[Perhaps there is no way to undo magic unless the hero is defeated]

[And that’s why they are leaving that great role for me right?]

[Yes….! My family is also in the city, they are very scared. Your Excellency, please save everyone in the city!]

The messenger saw Ernst as clinging to him.

[You are the only one who can stand up to the hero. I beg you. I want to save my new wife and my mother from leaving the capital at all costs!]

The messenger screamed as if he couldn’t contain his strong wishes.

[Fuhaha! I understand very well the feeling of wanting to protect a beloved family]

With a calm expression, Ernst leaned back in his chair.

He understood it even if nobody told him.

If there is someone who can face the hero, it is himself.

The hero Raul was named of the strongest by the kingdom.

(Someone not even tens of thousands of soldiers from the capital or the order of royal knights has grown weak huh?)

[He’s just a man who was chosen as a hero by a goddess after all]

For that alone, he was granted the strongest power.

Who really is the strongest?

Ernst has always been angry at the fact that the hero died and was unable to prove it.

But the opportunity has come.

After all, it seems that God is on Ernst’s side.

(There’s no way I’m going to miss this opportunity)

[Very good! I will kill him]

[Your excellence! Thank you very much….!]

(I also have a connection to that hero)

I can still remember it clearly.

About the nasty massacre that took place ten years ago

Burning flames. The screams and cries echoing.

(And above all, the burning smell of “that” …!)

Then Ernst rose from his chair.

[You have to eat first before the trip. It is decided that you have to eat well before a major battle. You must also be tired all the way here, right? I’ll order the food. Come on, come over here]

[Yes… ..thank you very much, Your Excellency. Really thank you very much…..!]

Ernst tapped the tearful messenger on the shoulder, and pulled him out of the office.

In the long hallway, full of armor and paintings were displayed that made a disturbing impression.

In the stone fortress, even though it is daytime, it was dimly lit, and the atmosphere was somewhat cold.

The messenger was uncomfortable.

Of course, it didn’t show on his face.

[By the way, do you have any preference? If there is any food you don’t like, say it without reservation]

[Yes. I don’t eat a lot of meat …. usually I try to eat only vegetables …]

[Hahaha. You really are missing a lot! But, hahaha, you like vegetables, eh?, I see. That’s OK. Because cattle raised only on vegetables will definitely improve the taste of the meat]

Ernst laughed good-naturedly, and the messenger also did so in a kind way.

The messenger being somewhat mystified and with his shoulder being held by Ernst, was led deep into the castle

***

Dinner that night was livelier than usual.

Ernst’s beautiful wife and also their children were having fun.

[Listen to me well, my children. Tomorrow I will leave for the royal capital]

[Then, father. You’re going to defeat the hero who reappeared, right?]

[Yes]

Ernst nodded calmly.

Then the eyes of their oldest son, 15-year-old Adam, sparkled.

[As expected from my father! Please kill the hero in the most brutal way in the world! But it’s still half a year more before i could also accompany you like a soldier]

[It is true. I also think it’s a shame]

Adam was a living copy of Ernst. Both in appearance, what he felt and cruelty. Ernst spoiled his son very much.

[How nice, brother. I still have another year to go]

Adam’s younger brother a year younger, Connie.

Ernst had a calm and friendly expression that he never showed to his subordinates.

[Don’t worry, a year goes by in the blink of an eye. You’re training with your brother every day in preparation for enlistment, right?]

[Yes, but the practice tools are too weak. That’s right, father. I hope you can buy new ones soon]

[Heavens, you get me in trouble when you beg like that. I wonder who you inherited it from?]

Then Ernst turned his gaze to his wife.

[Hoho. Dear. Why are you looking at me?]

The wife who put a finger to her mouth gave an elegant laugh.

Ernst looked at his beautiful wife with great satisfaction and then looked back at his son.

[Connie. I’ll get new toys when I get back from the capital. I will bring something stronger this time]

[So can I finish it now?]

[Yes]

[Yehey!]

[I look forward to the day I fight alongside you. Until that day, work very hard]

[Yes! Father!]

The two brothers responded in unison.

[Ho Ho Ho! The men in my family are very trustworthy!]

[Hahaha!]

The bright family voice echoes across the table.

And in that moment–

[Excuse me. Sir…..]

A servant who entered the room softly, spoke secretly to Ernst.

[What happened to the messenger? The food has prepared for him….]

[Ah, that’s fine. He said he was concerned about the capital and left before i couldn’t stop him]

[But….]

[Don’t be persistent]

Staring at him, the new servant’s face stiffened quickly bowed his head.

This time the dining room door opened and the chef brought in the main course.

[Ohh! Finally it arrives!]

Ernst raised a voice of joy.

The saucer with a silver top on it was carried alone in front of Ernst.

When he lifted the cloak, a distinctive smell spread with a smoking sensation.

[Ahh, I can’t get enough of this smell]

The overflowing juice tangles with the sauce. The exquisite, slightly pink roast meat greatly increased Ernst’s appetite.

[This is definitely necessary before going to war]

The two boys stared at each other with expressions drooling at Ernst’s enthusiasm.

[I envy, father.….]

[Can’t you share it with us?]

[I already told you. You have to hunt your own prey. That’s being a real man]

It should be said that this meat is something that Ernst “just hunted today” with his hands. He cut it with a knife and brought it to his mouth.

[…..Yes. Delicious…..!]

With his heart pounding, the feeling of excitement increased.

The cells in my body are being filled.

Ernst feels the war with this taste of meat.

Ernst feels victorious at the smell of this meat.

[Messenger. Nice job]

He spoke calmly to the young messenger who handed him the letter.

However, the figure of the messenger was not on the table.

No one asked questions about that.

The children only stared at Ernst’s food with envy.

***

The next day. After Ernst left the northern fortress.

His sons Adam and Connie were working hard on their “personal practice” outside the fort as usual.

They created this training method out of admiration for their father.

For one day to be great man like him, what they were doing is

『GIIIIIIAUUUU !!』

A Kobold’s scream echoes behind the fortress.

[Ahh, how loud. This Kobold, his scream when his throat is crushed is very annoying]

[It’s because you don’t do it right, brother. It would have been better to cut it’s tongue]

[Hmm. Never mind]

Adam says it by waving his bloody hand.

The Kobold had fur covered in blood and was out of breath.

They knew that even if they played more with this, it was no longer fun.

[Father is going to bring us a new monster. So we have to get rid of this]

『GRUUUUU… ..』

It seems it felt it’s life was in danger. The Kobold who stood up vigorously while trembling attacked the children.

[Oww! …… This thing, bit me!]

[Dammit! You have to kill him fast, brother! As punishment, it will be in the most painful way!]

[I will set you on fire and burn you! alive!]

Motivated the brothers, created a fireball in the palm of their hand with magic.

The Kobold who saw the fire escaped scared.

Seeing that despair, it pleased them both.

[Ahahahaha! It’s running while dragging it’s leg!]

[Fuhaha. Hey brother! I want to give it the final blow!]

They threw the fire balls, but failed purposely as playing with the Kobold.

While escaping, one of them finally hit the Kobold’s body.

『GYAAANN… ..!』

Screaming and turning, the Kobold fell and foam came out of his mouth.

Blood was flowing from it’s nose, and it started having little seizures.

[Ahh. I told you to let me finish it]

[I let you do it with the last goblin right?]

[It was only once]

[Do not get mad. It’s still moving, it’s not dead yet]

[Really?… .. So, I’m going to make it stop breathing!]

When Connie recovered his mood, he looked at the Kobold and raised his hand.

[Go!]

The game ball quickly headed towards the Kobold.

However, in the next moment—– Bosh!

[What!]

The fireball disappeared as if it had been countered by something.

[Hey, hey, are you out of mana? What are you doing?]

[Of course not…..]

Again. When Connie attempted to take another shot, a voice was heard behind them.

[Hello, brats]

[…… ..!?]

They looked back in surprise. There was a man standing there without having been able to sense his presence.

The man smiled and said this.

[I see they are having fun. So playing with fire, do you mind if I play too?]

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I just removed the description of Ernst beard in this chapter now reading it feels less weird. I also did some editing due to some grammar mistakes seems like i miss some of them only realized it after a few hours after posting this chapter