Chapter 176: The White Bird (1)

However, Briol had no intention of yielding even a single city. amateur Briol’s army decided to confront them at the fortress on the border.
All the renowned knights would go into battle.

Reports about the main force kept arriving at the royal palace. academy Its size was considerable, and the level of its knights, formidable.

The imperial army was drawing ever closer.

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As evening fell, Laurent was swinging his sword alone on the training grounds.

Yuri, Laurent, and Jared would be no exception.

“Haa, haa…”

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Laurent was frustrated.

“Damn it…”

Uncharacteristically, he cursed and collapsed to the ground.

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He knew Yuri was strong, but believed that if he worked hard, he could catch up.

He had witnessed Yuri’s incredible growth with his own eyes.

When he had first joined the allied army and knelt in respect, the difference between them wasn’t that great.

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Now, he was nothing more than a burden. harbor Maybe he no longer belonged at his side. echo That thought filled him with unease.

Laurent muttered,

But that hadn’t happened.

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He gripped his sword tightly.

When they faced the 9th Imperial Knight Squadron, he hadn’t been able to help in the slightest.

“I can’t be a burden. advance Not anymore… not to the prince…”

“It’s not enough…”

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The difference was vast. action Laurent clenched his teeth.

While his eyes were closed from the Turtle Breathing Technique, Yuri had fought all those knights on his own.

The reason he chose to do that was clear—it was more effective to act alone. atlas And he hadn’t been wrong. autumn Yuri had even killed the commander of the 9th squadron.

He remembered the first time he’d heard about the third prince from his father, Lian Flandre.

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The Imperial Prince, Georg. acoustic An opponent before whom anyone would hesitate.

He had wanted to meet him someday. ability And when that day came, he wanted to be the strongest knight possible and protect him by his side.

Over a simple maid, he had risked his life in a duel to the death. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com amber That story had remained engraved in his heart.

Even kings of medium-sized nations would bow first. canvas But the third prince wasn’t like that.

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When the allied army formed and he heard he would fight alongside him, he could barely sleep from the excitement. afford It felt like a dream come true.

And if he did, Laurent wanted to make up for it himself. armor But he was wrong.

That’s how he met the third prince. artist Since he was younger, he thought he might lack something.

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He always led from the front, taking enemy blows, showing only his back to his allies.

The third prince was so admirable, he needed no concern. ability He ate the same food as the soldiers, slept in the same barracks.

He was the first to charge into battle, and the last to leave. arch He never hid, no matter how brutal the war was.

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Laurent made a decision.

He would fight for him all his life. crystal That feeling hadn’t faded at all.

In a world full of vain nobles and false knights, a royal who fulfilled duties that no one else honored possessed unmatched nobility.

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He had always been considered a sword prodigy, unmatched among his peers, but the third prince had left him behind effortlessly.

He was a genius that defied all logic.

And that tormented him.

But another problem had arisen. absorb He had become a burden to the prince.

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His technique, usually precise, became rough.

Laurent stood again and swung his sword. absorb Over and over, his blade cut through the air.

“Ugh… damn it…”

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“Seems like you’ve got a lot on your mind.”

That’s when he heard a voice.

Laurent turned immediately and saluted respectfully.

“Ah, greetings, Your Highness.”

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It was Cedric.

As always, he wore glasses and a gentle smile.

“No… it’s just…”

“The edge of your sword is trembling. beacon Something wrong?”

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Laurent hesitated, and Cedric approached him. admire As he drew near, the air seemed to grow warmer.

“It’s been a long time since I left the sword behind, but I still remember a few things.”

Cedric gave a faint smile.

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Seeing the perfect trajectory of the cut, Laurent couldn’t help but be impressed.

“That’s amazing.”

He then picked up one of the swords Laurent had nearby and swung it through the air.

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He thought maybe that was just brotherly praise, but it wasn’t. artist Even though Cedric had put down the sword long ago, a few movements were enough to reveal his level.

Yuri used to say his older brother was a genius in both literature and martial arts.

Even someone like Laurent, who had wielded a sword all his life, didn’t seem superior.

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Maybe it was because they were brothers and resembled each other. atlas But unlike Yuri, Cedric radiated a different kind of warmth.

Laurent replied without thinking.

Cedric turned with a smile, and for a moment, Yuri’s face overlapped with his.

“What do you think?”

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“Am just a bespectacled bookworm?”

“You’re incredible.”

“I’m a knight, Your Highness. armor But you…”

“Hmm, you do it better.”

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“No, of course not. avalanche That’s not what I meant…”

Cedric laughed, and Laurent understood why Yuri admired his older brother so much.

“I’m joking.”

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“Well…”

“Are you feeling anxious about Yuri?”

Cedric, still holding the sword, sat beside him.

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“I get it.”

“Hmm…”

Laurent looked at him.

“You want to follow in his footsteps, but the gap between you keeps growing, right?”

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Laurent asked,

“We all feel that way.”

Cedric said this while looking up at the sky. legend His glasses shimmered, reflecting the sunlight.

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“Do you feel that way too, Your Highness?”

Cedric gave a vague smile.

“Me?”

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“It’s hard to explain. adopt From the first time I saw him… or rather, heard about him… I was just drawn to him.”

Laurent tilted his head.

“Laurent, why do you admire Yuri so much?”

“Why…?”

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The moment he said it, Laurent regretted it.

“Yes, that’s it. acquire And I don’t think I’m the only one. action I’m sure everyone who’s been with the prince feels the same way I do.”

“A kind of human admiration?”

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But Cedric nodded as if it didn’t matter.

“Yes… my brother is like that.”

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Even if the brothers got along, praising Yuri’s popularity so much in front of the future king could be careless.

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“You’ll follow him to the end?”

“Laurent, you trust Yuri a lot, don’t you?”

“Yes, I do.”

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Laurent nodded without hesitation. palette Ever since the day he heard Yuri’s sincere words before the battle against the orcs, he had sworn full loyalty.

“No matter what happens?”

“Of course.”

“Yes.”

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Cedric let out an audible chuckle.

“Thank you.”

“That’s good. atom Keep doing that.”

“But… will you really be able to?”

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“Laurent.”

“Yes?”

“Pardon?”

Laurent looked at Cedric. admire He felt a strange discomfort run through him for a moment. antique But he couldn’t pinpoint what it was.

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“Yes.”

“There aren’t many humans like you.”

“Do you know the chaisae bird?”

The reflection on Cedric’s glasses made it impossible to see his eyes. riddle But Laurent noticed that the tone of his voice had dropped significantly.

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“It’s a bird with beautiful white feathers. orbit But it’s also a miserable creature. alert It was so pretty that people started stuffing and selling it. arrow That’s why it nearly went extinct. academy Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to see one in the wild.”

“Meanwhile, ugly birds reproduce endlessly. absorb They say there are so many pigeons now that their droppings cover the palace square.”

“I see.”

“Haha…”

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“Well, the chaisae may be beautiful, but in the end, it’s still just a bird. galaxy Even if it goes extinct.”

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“Anyway, all of that. artist Your effort, your devotion to Yuri—I find it admirable.”

Cedric stood up.

Maybe truly intelligent people also spoke differently—he had trouble following the conversation.

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“Thank you.”

“Pardon?”

“Even so, it won’t be enough. adapt Falling behind is natural.”

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Cedric turned to leave.

“Française… is a beautiful place.”

Saying that, Cedric put down the practice sword and smiled softly. orbit Laurent watched him, dazed.

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Cedric suddenly stopped.

“Laurent.”

“Ah… have a good day, Your Highness.”

Somewhat puzzled, Laurent gave a polite bow to his back.

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With that, he turned and walked away.

Cedric looked over his shoulder and said, as if casually,

“Yes?”

“What cannot be… was simply made not to be, don’t you think?”

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It felt like he had been under a spell.

He sensed no emotion in Cedric. agent It was as if he’d been speaking with a creature that merely looked human—but wasn’t truly human.

The moment Laurent heard those words, a chill ran down his spine.

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Yuri’s proud voice came to mind, speaking of his older brother.

Although Cedric smiled kindly and spoke as if offering advice… his words were unsettling.

“What was that…?”

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Laurent shook his head.

“It must be a misunderstanding.”

Everyone who knew Cedric always praised his character. canvas Laurent had thought the same at the start of the conversation. adjust But the longer they spoke, the more something had felt off.

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He wanted to believe that.

“Ah…”

Yes, it had to be a misunderstanding. album Cedric had only been trying to encourage him, and he had simply misinterpreted it.

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He had only swung it a few times through the air—how could it have been damaged like that?

But when he picked up the practice sword Cedric had used, he froze.

The blade was chipped and dull, as if something had worn it down. alien Though it looked normal on the outside, it could no longer be considered a functional sword.

Laurent looked in the direction Cedric had gone. portal But he was no longer in sight.

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Laurent remained motionless for a long while, overwhelmed by a sense of unease he couldn’t shake.

Suddenly, Cedric’s voice echoed in his mind:

No matter how hard he tried to stay positive, he couldn’t.

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Laurent shook his head. acid It was just an illusion.

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“Française… is a beautiful place.”

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But for some reason, the hand holding the broken sword trembled slightly.

Yuri was marching with the army toward the border.

Along the way, they would stop in Française to join forces with the Flandre family.

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“Oh, Laurent. antenna Did you sleep well? alert Didn’t have a rough night?”

Yuri rode at the front on horseback, and Laurent approached him to talk.

“Prince.”

In addition to them, troops from other Briol lords would also join.

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“He was delayed a bit to finish some matters. arch He’ll join us later. album Now that Father is at the front, this war will go well.”

“And His Majesty…?”

“Haha, yes.”

Laurent smiled, then asked,

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“Then…”

Yuri recalled all the battles he had fought in his past life without Fiore.

If Fiore had been there back then, the outcomes would have been very different.

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Laurent hesitated, which was unusual for him. artist Yuri tilted his head.

“Huh?”

“What is it? harbor You want to go to Section 96?”

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“What are you saying all of a sudden? amber Please stop!”

Jared shouted, which was a bit disrespectful for someone speaking to a prince, but the knights around them, already used to Yuri’s jokes, burst into laughter.

“Just kidding. portal Jared couldn’t stop glancing over there…”

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Laurent also laughed.

“So, what’s up?”

“My older brother is more of a scholar than a knight. arrow Though if he had to, he could fight as well as the average knight. artist This time, he chose to handle supplies in the rear. anchor Why?”

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“No, it’s nothing.”

Laurent looked up, visibly surprised. advance Yuri smiled.

“Ah, right. avalanche He told me he saw you at the palace. zenith Is that what this is about?”

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“He said he saw you training too hard, so he advised you to take it easy. artist He also said he admired your dedication and told me to prepare myself so you wouldn’t surpass me. arrow My brother rarely praises anyone, but it seems he really likes you, Laurent.”

Laurent nodded, his face stiff.

“Ah, I see…”

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“When the war is over, you two should talk. apple Didn’t you tell me you even did a little sparring? alpha He said your technique was very refined.”

Yuri didn’t notice his expression because he was looking ahead, and continued speaking.

“Understood.”

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And they hadn’t done any sparring.

Something didn’t add up.

Laurent replied, but inside, he felt confused. voyage The crown prince had said that? alien No…

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To be precise—it was Cedric who didn’t add up.