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OechsnerC: Yuudai having a harem...I've toyed with the thought. Yuudai has the personality of not wanting it, but that seems to attract the opposite. Meaning, if it all falls into place smoothly, I won't mind. If it goes smoothly, the pairing with Henrietta, I know a perfect place to do it. Though it is much later on, I can easily plan out Yuudai turning into a king by marriage to Henrietta.
Chapter 45: Start The Attack On Saxe-Gotha
"So I'm going to take a wild guess and say you know him." Yuudai says walking beside Rene.
The Dragon Knight sighs not exactly thrilled with the topic. "I wish it was otherwise. He is a priest from Romalia. A priest pretending to be a Dragon Knight." He explains.
Yuudai hums confusedly. "Well I have two questions. Aren't you supposed to summon the dragon as a familiar to be a Dragon Knight and what is Romalia?" Yuudai questions.
Rene stops causing Yuudai to stop too. "Well yes. That's the way I did it, at least. Then Romalia...you seriously don't know where it is?"
Yuudai debates telling Rene he's from another world. On one hand, it would save a lot of trouble, but then again, he doesn't know for sure if he won't tell every soul in the camp. "Well I come from a secluded area." Yuudai lies knowing Tokyo is not secluded in the least.
"It'd make sense you wouldn't know then." Rene says accepting the lie. "Romalia is a religious authority country, that manages temples in Halkeginia. It is a country where there are a lot of priests, who are domineering, even more than nobles. Romalia's priests, because of their status as servants of God, can travel abroad freely."
Yuudai puts his hand against his face. "So he is a religious idiot that has a flirt streak that comes from a religious country where priests are more stuck up than a high ranked noble." Yuudai sums up.
"That is pretty much the gist of it." Rene replies.
One of the Second Squadron people speak up. "About the riding dragons thing...he is unrealistically good at it even though he is just a commoner."
Yuudai's eyes fill with curiosity at those words. It sounds similar to his unnatural ability to use any weapon and know every detail about it and use it effectively. He decides that he'll have to visit the guy sooner than he thought.
"Instead of walking around talking, just hurry to your own tent! Your talking is annoying!" A random soldier yells at them. Yuudai looks at the guy with a bored look.
"How about you shut up. Your voice hurts everyone's ears." Yuudai retorts. Him and the Second Squadron, plus a dreamy faced Louise, continue to her tent. "Hey Blanc, stop dreaming of the idiot or we'll leave you behind."
She slowly comes out of her dreamy eyed state. The pink haired girl shakes her head to rid herself of other thoughts. "I'm hurrying, so quiet down." She says quickly catching up.
"Julio also happens to be a commoner." One of the other Second Squadron members adds.
"We are kind of done talking about him, but that is interesting. That is interesting." Yuudai says attempting not to offend the guy for not finding the interest in talking about Julio anymore.
Next Day
Rene and Yuudai are standing outside of the building of De Poitier's meeting place. A place for the generals to meet and discuss the war plans. The two are waiting on Louise.
She had decided to walk into the building with the same assumption that Yuudai has had since the moment of the Second Squadron's arrival. She started to get suspicious after one week of being here. She noticed they are way too relaxed.
She has heard about the fairy story already though. Yuudai informed her of it. In turn, she told him her suspicion. Seeing as Yuudai still didn't fully trust the group, he agreed that they should approach the Supreme General to request an investigation of the area in question, Saxe-Gotha.
Two minutes later, Louise comes walking out. She doesn't seem too happy. Yuudai walks by her side in a business like manner. Rene follows behind quietly.
"Are you are ready for the plan?" Yuudai asks his master.
She looks to him nodding. "Do I really have to do this? I could just ride in your Zero." She complains walking towards the other squadron's camp.
Yuudai shakes his head. "I want information on the guy. He seems suspicious. Seeing as he is flirting with you already, it isn't hard to manipulate him into giving information. Just act the way we planned."
She breaths in and out for calming breaths. This won't be easy. She puts on an uncaring face. Yuudai proceeds to make an irritated face.
They keep it up until their target is in sight. Julio. Yuudai suppresses the urge to smirk. This is going to be fun.
"Mister Cesar." Louise calls out to Julio.
The blond Romalian turns to her. The boy had been tending to his dragon. Upon seeing Louise, he smiles in the same pretty boy way as before. It really is like Guiche if the poor teen didn't suck at talking to women.
"Please inform me with an owl or pigeon next time. I would have escorted you had you let me know." The flirty Julio says to her.
She swallows down her pride for her role in Yuudai's plan. "No, I just have urgent plans for you and your wind dragon." She replies.
"Me and my dragon?" He asks acting confused.
"If you are free now then I'd like to fly with you." She states knowing his response without seeing it first.
He bows with a big smile on his face. "Not everyday one gets the chance to help such a beautiful lady! There cannot be any question about it! Really, this is an unexpected pleasure!" Julio says.
"What are you doing with him, Blanc?" Yuudai questions pretending to hold back his anger.
She looks down on him with the same look she used to use on him. When they hated each other at first. Like she was better than he'll ever be. Like she has done nothing wrong and he has done everything wrong. This irks him, but he knows it's just an act.
"Going on a flight with the handsome Julio Cesar. Not that it's any of your business." She replies as Julio gets on his dragon.
Yuudai's eyes stray to Julio for a brief moment finding an odd rune on his right hand. His eyes narrow noticing that his Gandalfr rune is similar to that design. Yuudai throws the argument plan out the window smirking at the blond.
"You may be taking Blanc away already, but I'd like you to take a piece of information, you Roman politician wannabe." Yuudai says holding up the hand with his Gandalfr run. Upon sight, the blond's eyes widen. This confirms Yuudai's idea that his rune is similar to his. "Tell you master that I'm not to be toyed with in now way shape or form."
Louise raises an eyebrow at Yuudai. 'What is he talking about? Julio doesn't have master.' Louise thinks in her head.
Yuudai frowns again turning around. "I'll see you again, fellow familiar." He says walking away.
Julio's dragon then takes off not even a moment later. Probably to get away from him. After all, Yuudai had just shown what he is as a taunt. Even if he already knew, it would hit him hard knowing the confidence Yuudai has.
"So are you going to tell me what happened?" Rene asks walking to him.
"Nope. That would be private business." Yuudai replies on his way towards his and Louise's tent.
"And you don't want to tell your buddy, Rene?" He asks blinking in a persistent way.
"It still isn't happening." He states not even looking at the Second Squadron leader. "Now that I have time to waste, I'm going to spy on the generals. Maybe spook them a bit."
After those words, his ring is activated and he disappears from sight. Rene stares in shock never seeing him do that before. The last he saw of him was his streaked blue hair.
Three Days Later
"So what you are saying is you want me and my familiar to go with your people to invade Saxe-Gotha?" Louise asks the supreme general outside Louise and Yuudai's tent.
De Poitiers nods in confirmation. "That is correct. We know of his achievements and intend to make the most use out of him while you prepare to use your own attacks.." He explains.
"As I expected." Yuudai says walking out of the tent.
Louise looks to him like he's a mad man. "You expected this?"
"Well it's more like I knew it. Quite easy when you are listening to them spouting off useless complaints after useless complaints. Eventually they decided on this course of action." Yuudai explains casually.
"I'd appreciate it if you stop spying on our meetings." The supreme general says.
"I'd appreciate it if you stopped acting like a hypocrite, but we can't always get what we want." Yuudai retorts.
Louise bites her lip from her nerves going up. "Will I be able to accompany him on the battlefield?" She asks.
"You are our trump card. That being the case, you must stay with him at all times or stay on the ship." De Poitiers tells the pink haired girl.
Louise goes to protest, but Yuudai pats her head. This keeps her quiet, but she looks to him anyway. "Don't worry too much. I'll make sure it's over quickly enough."
"That's quite the big statement. Get to one of the ships. Prepare for the invasion." The general orders them.
Yuudai sighs. "Alright. We'll be ready soon." Yuudai states.
The general looks between the two. He then nods walking away. "Do you really plan on finishing this quick?" Louise asks still looking at him.
"Of course. The quicker, the better." He replies walking back in to get his things.
Later
Looking over the battlefield, Yuudai sighs. Ogres have started to pour out of the city. They are being shot down by a ragtag group of veterans. He has been waiting to run on in and now it's time for a real taste of war. The bloodiest part.
"Keep up with me, Blanc. Otherwise, stay here." Yuudai tells her blatantly. She glares at him.
"I should be the one telling you not to get in my way." She retorts crossing her arms.
He looks at her from the corner of his eyes. She has changed so much since he has met her. He can see it clear as day.
She used to be a little girl that was so insecure that one insult could send her spiraling into a depression once alone. Now she can take an insult, deal one and blow the person to pieces. She even has become easy to talk to and consider a friend. Someone worth protecting.
He brings a smirk to his face. "Is that so? Well then, find me in the middle of the city." He says letting his hair be streaked blue using the power of his ring. In that instant, he disappears from her sight.
Louise sighs. "Now all I have to do is walk into the city." She mutters knowing he won't leave many in his way alive.
With Yuudai, he has just arrived at the opening of the city. He halts there allowing himself to be seen by five fang bearing ogres and two trolls. "Y-Yuudai?" A surprised voice calls out.
He turns around with his smirk still there. "Well hey there Guiche. Surprise seeing you here." He greets the blond feeling the vibrations of the creatures coming for him.
Guiche, in his company commander outfit, is staring at him. "Where is Louise?" He asks feeling his nerves actually lighten up.
"Oh, she is out with the ship." He replies.
"Watch out!" The second in charge, Nicola, shouts at him.
Not even in a second, he has his sword out and the heads of all seven enemies are cut off. Blood spurts out for a moment before their bodies fall to the ground. "I'd think twice before worrying about me." Yuudai tells the shock stricken man. He then disappears speeding into the city.
"How is that possible…" Nicola asks in shock.
"He is just that good." Guiche replies feeling so relieved. "He always has been."
End
There we are! The beginning of the battle for Saxe-Gotha! I got a spoiler while searching stuff out and now know Guiche gets mortally wounded. However, I may prevent that and have the fairy visit Yuudai instead.
Anyway, what did you all think? The pacing is getting good and I'm really getting into this again! Give me a woop woop for number forty five! Woop woop! Seriously, at this rate, this story will actually be completed someday!
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