The Second Son of The Marquis Runs Away from Home ~ Lacking Talent, He Abandons Everything and Becomes an Adventurer ~ - 90

Chapter 90: Frenzied Moon

“My brother fought to the brink of death for your sake. The king bowed his head, willing to sacrifice everything he built to save you. So, what are you all doing?”

I thought about what my brother would do, but it’s impossible. I can’t be like my brother.

“You’re pushing everything onto someone younger than you, letting the king, whom you should be protecting, bow his head to protect you. What do you feel? What are you thinking?”

Well… I have no choice but to do it my way.

“If I weren’t here, what would happen? Would you just let yourselves be killed without doing anything? Are you okay with your homes being destroyed without a trace? Is it acceptable for your wives and children to be slaughtered alive?”

I don’t care if they hate me. The reputation of this country has already hit rock bottom.

“If you don’t want to fight, then push everything onto me again and run away. You’re just in the way.”

A solemn silence dominated the scene, but the sharp sound of swords and scabbards broke the silence.

“I will fight.”

The knight commander answered with a resolute voice, and behind him stood the knights.

“Our country has brought shame upon itself. We lacked strength and had to rely on Lord Berg’s power. But to refuse to fight would be an even more shameless act!”

The voice of the knight commander resonated, and the knights behind him raised their swords, shouting.

“If we are to perish, let it be for our country! Let us defend the land we inhabit! A knight who is protected and does not fight is no knight at all!”

“Yes, that’s right…”

Soldiers muttered in agreement with the knight commander’s oath, and soon, it spread like ripples.

“This is our country.”

“The place we must protect.”

“If we’re going to die, let’s die with pride!”

A spark ignited in their hearts; now, it was time to fan the flames.

“Then let’s fight!”

“ ’  ’ ’ !”

“With the weapons in our hands! With the armor we wear! Show us a fight you can be proud of!”

Raising the sword while creating a black wind, I raised it above my head. The faces of the soldiers showed no fear.

“If you have a weapon in your hand, fight to the very end! Fulfill your duty as a warrior! Don’t leave it to someone else; pierce through with your own will!”

“ ’  ’ ’ !”

“Don’t forget, you are fighting for tomorrow, to live another day!”

“ ’  ’ ’ !”

Soldiers raised their weapons and shouted. At this moment, no one would likely oppose me.

“Prepare for the next battle, everyone! Those who can move, reinforce the defense wall, engage in surrounding activities, and scout! Those who can use magic, I’ll teach you means to deal with the large ones. Get it done before the next attack! Move!”

Upon my command, the soldiers started moving in unison. I descended from the defense wall and headed towards the knight commander…

—

“Thank you for your cooperation, Knight Commander.”

After expressing his gratitude in a voice barely audible to those around, Berg nodded in response.

“What I did was trivial. Even without my assistance, Lord Berg would undoubtedly have been able to raise the soldiers’ morale.”

“I don’t know how long it will last, but I’ll organize the structure now while we have the chance.”

Leaving those words behind, Berg headed towards the gathered magicians. The knight commander also moved to fulfill his duties.

“Not only strength but also the ability to inspire hearts to rise to battle… Our country has truly done something foolish.”

He clenched his trembling hands. The words from Berg made him shiver uncontrollably. Even if cooperation hadn’t been proposed beforehand, he would have raised his voice as Berg did.

“In a desperate situation, I can’t contain this surge of excitement… I wanted to see him stand as a knight alongside you, Rakul.”

For a moment, the knight commander’s expression became that of a father, and he looked up at the sky…