Despite the Warrior Captain's best efforts, he ultimately could not protect the old king.
The old king, having lost all will to fight, quietly awaited his death. Even though Gazef gave his life trying to shield the old king, one man's strength was ultimately limited. The rebel army, composed of highly trained and indoctrinated soldiers who fought fearlessly without regard for their lives, ultimately overwhelmed the old king using sheer numbers.
After the kingdom's fall, the second prince went into hiding, abandoning his identity. Having lost all hope, he chose the path of a coward, fleeing with a stash of gold and silver.
Renner, who was not one to kill without cause, decided to let him go.
As for the old king, with the dynasty overturned, it was inevitable that the previous ruler would be eradicated.
The kingdom's princess, Renner, became the wife of the new ruler of the rebel forces.
The people of the kingdom were informed that Princess Renner had willingly become the wife of the rebel leader to protect the citizens of the kingdom.
When the capital fell, the populace was gripped by fear. The kingdom had previously spread rumors among the soldiers to bolster morale, claiming that the rebels would massacre the city if it fell. Without this belief, the capital might not have held out for three days.
Renner's "sacrifice" to prevent a massacre made the people deeply grateful to her.
Interestingly, both the rebel leader and the rebel queen were Renner herself.
Playing two roles, Renner used the "Princess Renner" persona to earn the trust of the kingdom's citizens.
With Renner soothing the populace, the transition of power proceeded smoothly.
Nobles who had surrendered or betrayed the kingdom were stripped of all power.
This enraged many nobles, who began stirring up trouble, but Renner showed no hesitation in ordering the execution of those who caused unrest.
Afterward, the kingdom finally stabilized.
.......
Brian, who had suffered severe injuries and been drained of blood, finally woke up after a month of treatment.
In the bed next to his, Climb lay in even worse condition. His body was covered in injuries, inside and out, due to fighting beyond his limits. Most of his body had been ruined, and it was a miracle that he was still alive.
When Brian saw Climb wrapped in bandages like a mummy, he was filled with confusion. Despite his resolve to protect this young man whose inner strength surpassed his own, he once again found himself powerless. He couldn't protect anyone.
As for Renner, Brian assumed she was already dead. He had been unconscious at the time, and there was no one capable of stopping Blue Roses. Given the circumstances, Renner's death seemed inevitable.
"Sir Brian, you're awake!" Renner's voice suddenly rang out.
Brian turned his head and saw Renner standing before him.
"Princess Renner, you're alive?"
"Of course, I'm alive!"
"I remember Gagaran and Lakyus of Blue Roses were still alive at the time. They should have had a chance to kill you."
"Sir Brian, don't you remember? My brother, Prince Zanac, arrived with his troops. He protected me and prevented Blue Roses from killing me."
Brian felt a headache coming on. He distinctly remembered the second prince shouting about wanting to kill Renner.
He figured his injuries must have been so severe that they affected his memory. Surely, the sweet, adorable Princess Renner wouldn't lie to him.
Though Renner wasn't Brian's type, he had come to see Climb as a brother. And the words of a brother's woman were worth believing.
After all, how could a princess lie?
When Brian left the rehabilitation center, the entire kingdom had already undergone a dramatic change.
Everywhere, people were extolling Princess Renner's great achievements.
And a significant event had occurred: the kingdom had been destroyed in just half a month.
The old nobility was thoroughly purged, the kingdom's Warrior Captain had fallen defending the old king's chamber, and the old king had been publicly executed.
The entire kingdom underwent a drastic change, and Renner transformed from a princess into a queen.
Everything happened so quickly that Brian began to suspect he had been asleep for several years.
The vast kingdom, with a history spanning over a century, was destroyed in just half a month.
Brian asked many people for details, and every response was the same: the kingdom had indeed been annihilated, and it happened in just half a month.
Although this was Gazef's second death, the devastating blow felt suffocating. The first time, adventurer Chino had resurrected him. But now, who could possibly bring Gazef back?
Even if he were resurrected, what role would Gazef have? His master had been killed—what meaning was there in the existence of a loyal guard without a master to serve?
Brian inquired about Gazef's grave. After buying two bottles of alcohol from a street vendor, he made his way to Gazef's resting place.
Standing at the grave, Brian began recounting his life story to Gazef.
Brian had been naturally gifted, growing up surrounded by the praise of his elders.
In his youth, Brian was brimming with confidence, believing himself to be extraordinary and invincible.
Eventually, he decided he shouldn't stay in one place forever. Ignoring his family's objections, he embarked on a solo journey across the kingdom.
When he learned about the kingdom's royal martial tournament, Brian—full of pride in his abilities—joined.
In the final match, he encountered Gazef.
The two fought evenly, and the longer they battled, the more Brian realized Gazef's immense strength.
In the end, Brian fell short by a single move and lost the match.
When Brian finally came to terms with his own abilities and planned to return to his hometown to continue honing his swordsmanship, he found his home had already been reduced to ruins. During his absence, his family was gone, and he became an orphan.
Later, with no money, he eventually turned to banditry and joined a group of robbers. It was during this time that he encountered Shalltear...
After recounting his story, Brian placed the second bottle of alcohol at the grave.
"Gazef, is there anything you'd like to say to me?" Brian asked, taking large gulps from the bottle.
Suddenly, Brian remembered something Gazef had once told him.
"Swinging our swords—that's our life!"
That phrase echoed in Brian's mind over and over.
He downed the rest of the bottle in one go and smashed it on the ground.
"Gazef, just you wait! I'll grow stronger—stronger than you! I'll become the greatest swordsman!"
.......
Under the rule of the Sorcerer King, the Sorcerer Kingdom saw a massive influx of adventurers joining the king's newly established adventurer guild.
In the eastern part of the former kingdom, a team of adventurers was exploring an underground labyrinth.
This team of adventurers was none other than the former "Four Strategists" of the empire. Through repeated explorations of the unknown, they uncovered numerous unexpected surprises.
Once, their entire team was wiped out, only to find themselves resurrected by the Sorcerer King. This miracle emboldened them, allowing them to fearlessly continue their ventures into the unknown.
As they investigated the writings on the labyrinth walls, they noticed an unusual script. If Peroroncino, the Sorcerer King, or Bukubukuchagama had been present, they would have recognized the text as written in Japanese.
Among the writings, there were frequent mentions of an organization called "Zurrernorn."
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