Interested in the One-Eyed Female General So I Joined the White Wolf Knight Order, but It Turned into a Harem?! - Chapter 39

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Chapter 39

Chapter 39 – Reinforcements

Shingen’s cheek was still swollen and bitter from being kicked though none of his teeth were broken . Fortunately, Elize was leaning on the wall, maintaining a cold gaze at him . Her right hand is ready to draw the dagger strapped on her waist, as if telling that this time she won’t hesitate to kill . While avoiding to see her as much as possible, Shingen decided to review the current situation .

The town of York is completely under Ortashia’s control . By killing the lord of the town, she gained the authority over the town . No one will go against her . Rather, everyone is afraid of provoking her . She’s kind to her allies but doesn’t hesitate in slaughtering her enemies mercilessly . As a result, there was really no need to be overly vigilant so far .

The problem is outside the town . No, one could say that the whole of Ardesil is in a problematic state .

Apparently, Prime Minister Runatitas had already noticed that the town of York had been taken over . Judging from the distance, it will take one to two days on horseback if a soldier wants to report that they saw something peculiar . Even with an unclear report, Runatitas should be able to deduce that it was Ortashia who had taken over town of York . He could send out Ardesil military forces without any trouble .

It’s a piece of cake to guard against assassination . But the current members were no match for an army . A general plus two knights, an alchemist and her escort, adding one woodcutter that wasn’t even a fighter . So Ortashia needed an army of her own . She needed a regular army with strong swords and shields . However, there wasn’t much hope from recruiting young and inexperienced farmers .

In contrast, the Ardesil army consisted of continental heavy infantry corps and cavalry units . Impossible to win . Maybe it seemed irrational or perhaps she didn’t really understand the situation, Ortashia resolutely stood . Rather, she seemed to be waiting for something . A reinforcement . From a trusted friend who was willing to die alongside her .

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Three days later, the town alarm rung early in the morning . Noises of footsteps that shook the ground, metal clanging against metal . Everyone didn’t feel scared when those noises came . Rather, they were jubilant .

It was a chilly morning . Ortashia exhaled a white breath as she waited at the west gate .

Finally, the gray-colored army coming from the west road arrived . They lined up in a formation, spreading sideways under the command of their captains . Aligning in front of Ortashia . These guys were very different from York’s soldiers . Among them was a knight in silver armor . A White Wolf knight .

A large man climbed down from his war horse and stepped forward . He stood solidly in front of Ortashia . Following that, the soldiers who had been marching in orderly manner stopped and stood much like how he did . What an amazing show of discipline .

It can’t be said that it’s large army per se . But they were so united and disciplined that they gave off a feeling that their number is twice their actual size .

Toward Ortashia,

[Banrondo army General Randall reporting . This vassal thought that Your Highness Princess Ortashia is still alive and thus went out to check the town of York… . Seeing that Your Highness is standing here, it’s safe to say that the premonition was correct . ] (Randall)

Apparently the information about the attack on the town of York had also reached Randall’s ears . He, like Runatitas, could also probably tell that the culprit behind the attack was Ortashia . Thus why he organized the army and came running .

[Fufufu…I’ve been waiting . You brought quite a lot . I knew that I can put my trust in you . ]

[Gahahaha————! I already feel thankful knowing that Your Highness is still alive . It’s been while, Your Highness . ] (Randall)

[Indeed, it’s been a while . ] (Ortashia)

Ortashia offered a handshake, which Randall quickly accepted . The smile disappeared, replaced by a serious face . He noticed her right eye and asked,

[……Can I assume that Maruto has died in duty?] (Randall)

[Yes . That fellow is dead . ]

Randall, whose expression was hardened a while ago softened down after hearing Ortashia’s reply . He had tears welling up in his eyes . He quickly raised his head to the sky and wiped it out . He’s the kind of man that doesn’t want anyone to see him in tears .

After a slight pause, his gaze turned to the boy who stood next to Ortashia .

[… . . by the way, Your Highness, who is he?] (Randall)

[My subordinate, Shingen . ] (Ortashia)

(――――――Please don’t mention anything about pet here . The air is too serious for a petty joke . . )

[Greetings . ] (Shingen)

I lowered my head a little . Randall narrowed his eyes and came closer . To the point that his and Shingen’s face were very close .

[Umu . A look-alike . ] (Randall)

Being observed like that made Shingen back off in embarrassment .

[Hahaha… . it seems so…] (Shingen)

(――――――how many more times must I encounter this kind of exchanges…?)

Whilst keeping that thought inside his head, Shingen replied with a bitter smile . Randall closed his eyes and corrected his posture, then offered Shingen a handshake . Shingen took it since there was no reason to decline . He noticed how thick Randall’s hand is . It’s also full of rashes . A hand of someone who had fought many battles, he thought .