The Antagonist: The World Ends Theory
Chapter 97 - The Code for War

"Dad! What about Dad? Ranunculus didn't get this attack either, did it?"

Hellen rested in front of her brother, her beautiful face had been filled with tears. If Agapanthus who only formed coalitions were attacked in such a way. Ranunculus. Plus his father was the main target of King Freesia. All of this caused him to be in a state of shock.

Duke Wayne also initially wanted to hasten their return. However, if you think about it again, in this situation it will be dangerous to break through home. Because Ranunculus must also be in the same state. There is also no possibility that Freesia would not hold these two territories to help each other.

The more they are reckless to break through, the greater the percentage value of their failure.

Also, he just silently watched Hellen who was still begging his brother to come home. The girl was so worried about her father and mother. Perhaps he had forgotten that his father was possessed by the Sword Master in this Herbras land.

Duke Wayne couldn't bear to see his brother like this. So that he resigned and obeyed the will of his sister. He looked at the Angel and Valentina. That's gonna be a long time here, but Valentina isn't. But with this change of conditions, Valentina will slow down her return.

Duke Wayne and Hellen will go with the horse prepared at Agapanthus. Although the King was opposed due to this precarious situation, but Hellen was so stubborn he could not change his decision, not even Rovers could influence him.

Hellen faithfully waited for his brother to lead the horse to the main gate. He clasped his hand tighter. Rovers is quite disappointed because he has not made any moves so far. Just seeing Hellen's departure with her brother towards the source of the fire.

Everything's gonna be okay, right?

...❀...

"Where are you? Meet my sister?"

The Wayne residence. Eleanor held her husband's arm, asking him not to go out of their residence.

Just a moment ago, there was news from the palace directly saying that Freesia was trying to break through the defensive wall as well as the main gate of the Ranunculus border. Even more surprising, the southern forest of Agapanthus was wiped out by the red hero.

Frederick didn't think. How much his sister-in-law hated him. Half an hour after the attack. There was a mail delivery delivered by air. It was King Willem who asked Frederick to come to the border.

It was a strategic place to be used as a battle field. Although it is unfortunate, the empty area is quite close to Hortensia.

Eleanor knew it, and she kept her husband from leaving. Especially in the written letter Frederick had to come before sunset. Good time for a farewell.

"Don't see my sister, please!" Eleanor Pinta. Her hands still faithfully hugged her husband from behind.

"Tomorrow I will but go, Lea. Because the conflict between us is already running late. It must be stopped immediately." Frederick let go of Eleanor's embrace and faced her. "I really have to do this."

"And leave me?"

Eleanor was unable to contain her tears. Sadness overflowed in his chest. She's afraid. Very afraid to lose. After the death of her parents, she left her sister to seek her happiness. Now that Eleanor had found him, was it time to be released?

Frederick looked at the young-looking face of his wife. Unlike her, whose face has already been wrinkled. The woman in front of him was still so beautiful, there was not much change from the start of their meeting.

She wiped the tears of Eleanor who had fallen. And pulled his wife's body in his arms.

If Frederick had refused to be a student of that teacher. Not exploring with him. Refusing his teacher's last request. Not falling in love a second time with the same person. Then all of this might end up being happier.

"I've been too much trouble for your sister..." Frederick murmured, there was a tone of regret in his sentence.

In his arms, Frederick felt Eleanor's head. The woman did not condone her husband's words.

"Will is spoiled. You don't follow the game." Eleanor tightened her embrace. "I want to be selfish again."

Frederick let go of the embrace between them. He looked back at the face of Eleanor who was still occasionally as excited. Frederick cupped Eleanor's face and gave her a brief kiss on her lips.

"I have to report to the palace."

SRETT

Eleanor was not ready. She flanked her husband's oversized robe, "Please..."

Frederick shook his head slowly, releasing the whimper on his robe. Justifying the position of the sword that was already perched neatly on his waist. Frederick passed by with his horse, leaving Eleanor glued to her back.

Eleanor rubbed her face violently. It's more painful than he thought.

"When I will wait for you to come home. So come back to me, Edrick."

...❀...

At least they will remain isolated in their homes until the King proclaims a refuge for them.

Frederick kept his horse out on the quiet street. Although it still feels strange. Because the Capital is the most crowded place in the entire Ranunculus. And now suddenly a city is dead.

I don't know what's gonna happen. Is it when we are selfish for our own happiness, then there are only tears of regret?

Frederick's eyes dimmed.

"Teacher..."

Arriving at the palace. As Frederick predicted. Many renowned nobles were already present in this impromptu trial. Though there was no presence of the Crown Prince, but they continued this meeting without the heir to the throne.

"God! The troublemaker came last. If I were you, I wouldn't dare to appear in public."

Just entering the courtroom, Frederick immediately received a speech from the Count Cheltics. Count Cheltics never liked Frederick. And now it is getting worse after knowing the culprit of the conflict is getting worse.

In contrast to the bright Count Cheltics - blatantly expressed dislike for Frederick. The other nobles preferred to keep their mouths shut, unwilling to make trouble with the Sword Master.

"At least before I die, I don't just leave a name." Frederick avenged the insinuations of the Count Cheltics, a sly grin appearing on Frederick's face.

"Ouh, is that? Too bad..."

Count Cheltics' second son stopped his father's argument with Frederick. For the King and Grand Duke Harold have come. The meeting will begin soon.

After a very alkaline salute - stale it. The king changed his expression to be more serious. Of course due to this sudden change, the situation inside the court became tense. They were reluctant to hear how bad the attack was this time, as there were no Crown Prince, Duke Wayne and the Cheltics Raid at the moment. They are still in Agapanthus.

"Freesia has not yet given another attack. But what we must know now is, the access in and out of Ranunculus has been completely closed by the enemy. And the one who did it was Vinca."

"Ah, they have indeed teamed up with Freesia." Caterpillar Baron Llamante.

King nodded. Kira - think a few weeks ago Vinca had said a promise on paper with Freesia, as a sign they are in the stronghold of Freesia at this time.

Ranunculus and Agapanthus could have fought and defeated Freesia. But now there is Vinca who became their defense. Vinca-class shields are quite difficult to break through.

Now also they have lost Agapanthus for a while. Because they still solved some problems there. The king no longer knew where to ask for help. Their soldiers were not weak, but here the King only anticipated.

"Do we have to take any risks?"

"Don't be rash, Your Majesty. We think of a more precise solution. Nor can we ask for a coalition on Hortensia." Count Cheltics' voice somewhat shrunk when saying the name of the Western region.

Grand Duke Harold sighed softly, "The region will remain neutral. Is it possible because Emperor Hortensia hated war?"

"Huh, if that's true. Wouldn't choosing not to slaughter a small village in Hortensia cleanly be the safest option?" Frederick smiled in anguish. "Even a small family from Freesia who did not know that the place was a bloodbath lived there." Frederick said softly. "But there's also a lot of black magic."

"That's it. Stop wishing that which is not - not on that neutral territory. Even if we howl in pain they will still not care."

Frederick grew anxious because he sent the strange girl to Hortensia because of the precarious situation at that time. Frederick was afraid he couldn't keep her from the evils of the world. Because the teacher told him to protect him.

Clara Scoleths, you're alive, aren't you?

"They'll be back."

Frederick looked firmly at the King and the courtiers. "The Crown Prince and my son will definitely return. He's coming back with a girl who in rumors is said to have killed His Majesty's father."

The king flinched, he looked at each other with Grand Duke Harold. They know who the girl is, what they wonder is she's a fugitive for what to come back for if she's only going to be arrested. Rumors are starting to fade, but that doesn't mean the King stopped his search. And now, the girl came back by herself. Bizarrely. Though at that time it was given leeway because the King had not obtained proof of his actions.

While the other nobles were mainly Count Cheltics, he raised next to his eyebrows. Feeling astonished because the girl in the rumor after a long run came back. He's going to go in the crocodile hole again?

"Anything will come!" Said Frederick firmly.

Frederick frowned, he thought he was too cute now. Because not necessarily three people who are currently so needed just appear. Remember, Vinca's defense was the strongest of any region in this Herbras.

At least, this is your form of revenge after Lraight and I saved you six years ago.

TB