They don't want me to try anymore.

Chapter 114 Gold-Rank Death Knight?

It turns out that Vander had actually planted a spy in the Highland Legion's fortress.

After Richard captured the fortress, the spy immediately followed instructions and secretly built a teleportation array to bring the messenger from his hometown.

There were two messengers: one was a mage, and the other was Richard's old friend, Hepel, whom he had met in St. Goethe.

Miss Hepper is no longer the girl she once was; instead, she exudes the aura of a Valkyrie, and even her heart has broadened considerably…

[The mature version of Hepel tells you that Vander can build a teleportation array inside the Rock Fortress to help you escape the Empire—but to avoid interference from Imperial magic, this teleportation array can only transport a single-digit number of people at a time, and it requires a cooldown period after each activation...]

It's like a pillow being delivered to someone who's just fallen asleep!

Richard was worried about how to break through the encirclement next, but with the teleportation array, everything would be much easier!

The limitation on the number of participants is a bit annoying...

However, he was quite familiar with spatial spells and knew that while teleportation was very effective, it was also very easy to be blocked or interfered with.

Given the current empire's encirclement, Vanderbilt's promise to build such a passage must have come at a great cost, and he could not ask for more.

Hepper added that he hoped you could go to Vanderbilt as soon as possible, as Alice was eager to see you.

You refused, declaring that you would be the last to leave the fortress after everyone else was safe.

It wasn't that Richard was reckless and didn't value his life.

In reality, he would most likely hesitate for a moment.

But in the simulation, in order to maintain the drama, he needs to maintain his character!

I led my brothers down the mountain, fought our way here with great difficulty, and earned a heroic reputation. How can I be the first to retreat on the final battlefield and ruin my reputation?

Despite Herpel's persistent persuasion, he had no choice but to agree to your proposal.

That very day, the secret teleportation array was set up, and you organized the wounded and sick to leave first.

The following morning, the Imperial army attempted to attack the city, and then... they experienced firsthand just how formidable their own fortress was.

Hmm, it gives off a weird Minotaur vibe?

If fortresses could be made into female characters, wouldn't he be using the Highland Legion's wives to fight the Highland Legion right now?

Richard imagined it for a moment and couldn't help but laugh.

[You commanded the battle all day, and dared not sleep soundly at night, only taking short naps in bed.]

You heard someone knocking on the door.

The person who arrived was Alice.

Huh?

Alas! !

Alice climbed into your bed and whispered in your ear, "The last time we did this was at Connaught Palace... Time flies, we've both changed so much."

Last time?

Wait, is it the time you and Luvia beat me so badly that I lost my memory?

It would have been better if you hadn't mentioned it!

"I thought I'd never have another chance like that, but thankfully, the gods protected me..."

"I know you're determined to fight to the very end, and I won't betray your resolve, but at least, please stay with me tonight~ and..."

"...Vandern's crown also needs an heir."

Ok.

She really is Alice...

Under the tender affection of this former princess, now queen, how could Richard possibly say no?

It seems like I lost my virginity a bit too many times in this simulation...

[At dawn, Alice bids you farewell; as queen of a nation, she cannot linger in such a perilous place.]

You continued to command the defense of the city, repelling the imperial army's attacks several times.

[A week later, most of your subordinates have been teleported to Vanderbilt, and the retreat plan is nearing completion. However, the defensive pressure you face has also greatly increased.]

[You plan to confuse the enemy at the last moment and cover your tracks, so you've created a lot of earth elementals that are dressed up...]

You suddenly feel a violent tremor in the fortress.

The sentry reported that the enemy had breached an underground river, bypassed the defensive array, and rushed into the fortress through the well.

what?

Is that even possible? That's not scientific!

It's very magical...

Richard smiled wryly, knowing in his heart that this was bound to happen sooner or later.

A lone force defending the city, with fewer and fewer men, is bound to make a mistake sooner or later. It would be good enough if they didn't forget to close the side gate.

The situation took a sharp turn for the worse, but you didn't panic. You led the remaining soldiers, who hadn't been scattered, and fought your way back through the city.

You held the hall where the teleportation array was located, urging the remaining people to leave quickly.

You summoned a row of earth and fire elementals to block the passage, hoping to hold out until everyone leaves.

A few minutes later, your efforts failed.

Generals Albert and Jared, leading their personal guards, broke through your defenses, determined to keep you here.

Wait a minute, the commander is going to personally lead the charge? Is that really necessary?

But thinking about it, it makes sense. In the military of this world, the higher the rank, the stronger the power.

But Jared is one thing, but why did you come too, Albert?

Richard was both amused and exasperated to see an old acquaintance.

He analyzed that it was probably because his series of victories had caused the empire to lose face that he had made the difficult decision to summon both commanders.

Using a road roller to crack walnuts is an example of this.

If I remember correctly, these two are already at the Gold level. Now that the fortress has fallen and they've lost their hardware support... well, they probably won't last even a minute.

Even if you can't hold on, you have to hold on!

"Albert, I've heard you're a respectable and upright general. What do you think of the masterpiece of your Highland Legion colleagues?"

Richard tried to talk his way out of it.

Jared, both angry and embarrassed by what you'd revealed, replied coldly, his lips twitching, "How you view it is the task of the adjudicator and His Majesty. As a soldier, I have only one thing to do today... to annihilate the rebels!"

Tsk, you're nowhere near as good as Luvia.

Annihilate me? Fine, then let me fight to the death!

[I've said all I can. You've blocked the only path to the teleportation array. To cover the remaining soldiers, you're facing two Gold Saints.]

"You cannot pass!"

[Battle begins...]

You have been defeated.

The last few mountain warriors who hadn't left returned, hoping to live and die with you.

Ok……

Activate the hidden backup power source!

[You drove the mountain people back to the teleportation array, then began to haphazardly communicate with the illusionary realm, and actively stirred up the magic power within your body.]

Albert and Jared tried to stop you, but it was too late.

You've exposed yourself.

Richard breathed a sigh of relief, preparing to face the inevitable outcome.

However, to his surprise, the simulation was still not over...

The floor slab on this level collapsed due to the explosion.

The remains of your body fell into the ground, into a highland legion laboratory that you had previously sealed away.

Although your physical body has decayed, you have automatically reverted to your Death Knight form.

All around you, the resentment of countless people who died at the hands of the Highland Legion's vile acts surged into your body.

You've broken through and become a Gold-tier Death Knight.

huh?

Pull up the crotch bar

The teacher gave us extra work at the last minute...