Chapter 63

"What should we do with the corpse, Lord Master?"

I look at Alenia and say.

"Wait a minute. Let me ask someone."

I took my phone and called the Agent Helper number. I wait for a few seconds before someone picks up my call.

"Hello, what can we do for you, agent?"

"I want to ask about selling the target."

"Of course, ask away."

"Are they dead once I sell them?"

"No. When you sell them, we will switch their body with a clone that does not have a soul in them. They will look like they are dead, but they are not."

"I see. That means the people will not know that it was not the real deal, right?"

"Don't worry. The company will ensure no one, not even Gods will know it is fake."

"That is good. Thank you for your assistance."

"That is not a problem. Is there anything else?"

"No. That is all."

"Then, have a nice day and happy hunting, agent."

I put away my phone and look at Chiyome.

"Let's take the corpse with us."

I pick the clone, and we walk back to the others. On our way there, I can see Sialeeds waiting for us with the guard that is coming with her. It looks like they have already woken up.

"I-Is that?"

I nod and say.

"Yeah. This is Alenia. We wanted to make sure to capture her alive, but she did not want to be taken alive and kill herself. I decided to heal her body to give her a proper burial. She might be an enemy but the least we can do is to give her a proper burial."

Sialeeds nods her head and says.

"Very well. That is very kind of you. Come on. Let's go back."

I nod, and the three of us return to the others. After walking for a few minutes, we regrouped with the main group. I can see the prince and his companion have already returned from the castle. When we walk near them, Frey widens his eyes at the sight of Alenia in my hands.

Lucretia is the first to snap from her shock and says.

"Is that one of the Queen's Knights?"

I put the body down and say.

"Yes. This is Alenia, the commander in this battle. I am sorry for killing her, but she did not want to be captured alive and kill herself. I managed to close the wound for a proper burial. She might be our enemy but she deserves a proper burial."

I can see the others nodding their heads in respect of my decision. This small action can increase the morale and image of our cause, making recruitment easier.

"I see. We will prepare a proper burial for her later. For now, we need to go back and think of our next action."

I nod and say.

"Let's take the castle for our meeting or return to Ceras Lake Castle?"

"Let's go back to our headquarters first."

=//=

"Thank you for coming, everyone. With this win, Godwin only has two choices. They can defend their ancestral home, or they will push their entire army into Sol-Falena to maintain some kind of authority."

She opens up a massive map and points to the capital city.

"We have two options. The first one is to attack Stormfist. To attack this city, we need all of our force and can quickly push to the capital. It is the riskiest move but at the same time, it is the rewarding move we have."

"What about the second option?"

I cannot help but ask that question. Lucretia looks at me and says.

"We attack from the east. We can liberate Lunas from Godwin and reclaim the Holy Ground they starved. I must thank you, Gerrald. Because of your quick work, the people of Lunas survive to this day and are willing to work with us."

"Think nothing of it. However, let's focus on the liberation of Lunas."

"Right. To attack Lunas, we need to take over Rainwall. We can attack Rainwall from the North and the South. The Northern unit will hold back Godwin and also give support to the people attacking from the South. This plan will take time, but it is the safest and the one with the highest chance of success."

At the mention of Rainwall, Frey looks at Luserian, the only Barrows that follow us, with a sad expression. However, instead of looking sad, Luserina looks at Frey with determination.

"If you want to take over Rainwall, I will support you, Your Highness. I will even tell you the weak points of the city. You did not need to worry about it. When I join your cause, I know what I get myself into and am ready to face the consequences. Please don't look at me with that kind of expression, Your Highness. I am not that fragile of a woman."

Frey looks at her apologetically and says.

"I am sorry."

"It is not a problem, Your Highness. It is my pleasure."

Seeing the two of them are done, Lucretia interrupts them and says.

"What do you think, Your Highness? Which path should we choose? Do you want to attack Stormfist or do you want to attack Lunas first before we attack Sol-Falena?"

Freyjadour think for a few seconds before he finally says

"We will liberate Lunas first. I think getting help from Aunt Haswar will greatly help us in this war."

Sialeeds nods her head and says.

"Frey Frey is right. Haswar might not be able to help on the battlefield, but she is great at helping us in the medical field. In the last war, she, along with doctor Silva, were the two people who healed the people who were injured. Without the two of them, we might be lost from the lack of an army."

Lucretia nods her head and says.

"Then we will march to Rainwall in a month. For now, we need to heal up and prepare for the incoming battle. If there is nothing else, the meeting is adjourned. Gerrald, can you stay for a minute? I need your help in the preparation for the incoming fight."

I nod and wait in the room while the others leave. When we are alone, I look at her and say,

"What is it, Lucretia?"

"I need your help in getting supply for us and ask for a favor."

"I can do the supply run but a favor? What kind of favor?"

"Can you ask your Kunoichi, Chiyome, to spy on the Godwin in Sol-Falena? With us killing one of their main commanders, I am afraid they will do something outside my prediction. Cornered animals are the most dangerous animals, after all. They also have someone who I don't want to kill."

"The current Queen, Lymselia. You are afraid that they are desperate enough to kill her."

"Yes. The probability is low, but you don't know what they will do when they are desperate enough. I want you to ask your bodyguard to watch over the queen and make sure Godwin did not kill her. I know it is a lot, but–"

"I will do it."

Before she could finish, I gave her my answer.

"I will do it."

"Are you sure? She is your guard, after all. She will be far away from you and will not be able to protect you."

I give her a smile and say.

"I am not a weak person, you know? Not only that, I have something that can call her to my side in case of an emergency."

She smiles at me and says,

"Thank you."