I Become a Rogue Lord in a World Where Only I Level Up

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Immediately after the fall of Linon Castle.

At the time when Erwin is waiting in prison.

"General!　General!

Lord Gend of the Bernese territory rushed into the conference room in a hurry. How long he had been running, he was out of breath for a while.

"Oh my God!　Li, Linon Castle has fallen!

At what sounded like a death sentence for the lord of Bern, the general Ronen managed to grab the desk and prop himself up, despite the terrible dizziness.

"General!

"Hayna is ......!　What on earth were you doing without defending Linon Castle!

A courier pigeon brought word that the Chief of Staff is retreating to the rear with the remaining troops.

"You can't even defend Castle Linon and then pull out?

Ronen raised his voice as he slammed his palms on the desk.

It was no longer a problem for Bern Castle. If Ganen and Linon castles were taken, Bern would be isolated. Without Linon Castle behind it, even food supplies would not be freely available.

"What about falling to the enemy like this!　What about the future of the Lunan Kingdom!

Baron, who had heard Ronen's complaints about the worst of it, cautiously suggested a retreat.

For now, I think we should retreat from Castle Bern: ....... If we don't, we'll be isolated. If we are isolated, the country is really finished. Shouldn't we get to the barrier in King's Landing before the enemy is ready and think about the rest!

"Is that really the only way anymore? ......

General Ronen shook his head. But it was true that if they continued to hesitate, it would be difficult for them to even retreat. Rather, if they marched into the royal capital after the enemy had isolated Bern Castle, they would really be unable to do anything but take everything away from them.

"Get ready for ...... retreat.

So, there is only one decision Ronen can make.

The general Ronen led his own private army.

One of the most elite soldiers of the numerous fiefdoms of the great lords, the Ronen dukes.

It was also the only elite soldier in the Lunan Kingdom.

Of course, the purpose of creating this elite army was not to fight a war, but to maintain power.

If you were thinking about war, you would have raised a large army rather than a small elite army.

Anyway, that Duke Ronen also led his army in a desperate attempt to defend the kingdom, but the enemy saw that and took over Ganen and Linon castles, leaving Bern Castle behind.

Linon Castle and Bern Castle are adjacent to each other.

Therefore, even a moment's delay could cause you to fall into the hands of the enemy.

Ronen planned to abandon Bern and retreat to King's Landing, passing through Linon Castle intact.

Anyway, since it is the only unit that is well-trained and began to march rapidly. And when they started to pass through the Linon territory.

Someone appeared to stand in front of the troops. It's just Yusen.

'Who's there!'

Jusen, who was in the same military uniform but showed suspicious movements, was soon detained.

After revealing his affiliation, Jusen begged to meet with Ronen because he had something important to discuss.

Of course, it's an outrageous thing for a mere centurion to ask to meet with the general.

'You, Yusen?'

Luckily, there was a commander who noticed Yusen, a man who had been in the military for 20 years.

'Commanding officer!'

"Why are you here?

"I have an important story to tell you about the recapture of Castle Linon. As time is of the essence, will you allow me to explain it to the general?

"The recapture of Castle Linon?　What the heck is that? ......

The commander slurred his words, but Yousen still clung to his commander.

I would like you to make sure. If you can't see me, I will give up. So please, just give me a message!

Hmm. ....... When it comes to retaking Linon Castle, you can't ignore it. Not if I don't know you. Wait for me.

When the commander noticed Yusen, he shook his head and nodded his head, and reported this fact to the general-in-chief.

'General!　The centurion of our army has something to tell you about the castle of Linon as soon as possible. I'm sure of his identity. It sounds like an important and urgent message, and he insists on a face-to-face meeting with the general. He is my former subordinate, but he is not a whistle blower. It seems to be about the recapture of Castle Linon.

"The recapture of Castle Linon?　Don't tell me Hayna has come up with a plan?

"It's a time-sensitive matter and they would like to talk to you in person.

"Bring them in now!

Things that would not happen in normal times are different in a tense moment of war.

In the royal capital, if it was a commoner who had something to say to the commoner and was blocked from going, Ronen would have cut off his head immediately, but now it was different.

Curious about what was going on, Ronen nodded, and soon Jusen was called away.

As soon as he came face to face with the Patriarch, Jusen immediately knelt down and banged his head on the ground and shouted.

'General!　Sorry to barge in, but it's urgent!

What's that, talk to me.

Once Ronen's permission was granted, Jusen immediately began to explain.

'The commander of the supply force, Count Adrian, is in battle at Linon Castle. Count Aintorian has asked me to meet him in person to tell him that the general will be passing through Linon Castle at this time.

"What?　Count Adrian?

Erhin instead of Hayna?

A completely unexpected person. Ronen tilted his head when the name of the person who told Hayna to take care of him because he was known to be incompetent.

"Did he anticipate that I would come through here?

"You are on the left!

The fact that once they heard the news that Ganen and Linon castles had fallen, they would naturally move quickly to the royal checkpoint to avoid isolation.

It was fully expected, knowing the history of the fall of Linon Castle, and Erhin's prediction was correct.

And Erhin's prediction came true.

"What do you mean, in the middle of a battle?

That's ....... Count Adrian has infiltrated Castle Linon alone. He is going to open the south gate in the middle of the night when most of his enemies, drunk with victory, have fallen asleep!

"You!　What do you mean by that?

The Duke Ronen shouted at that outrageous story.

Even in the middle of the night, there are alert soldiers. They will soon be awake and on the defensive. That's natural. It was as good as opening the gates against at least a few thousand enemies.

Of course, it's unbelievable.

"You're not a spinning wheel in the enemy's plot to draw an army into Linon Castle?

Ronen raised his voice, rather suspicious of Jusen.

“Not at all. I have lived my entire life in the military to defend the Lunan Kingdom. I don't mind losing my life under suspicion. But I would like you to send your men to the open gates of the city so that Count Adrian's deadly battle will not be in vain. That is the strategy of Count Adrian. I have a letter here. Please, could you at least check if the gates are open!

Yusen cried out as he held out the letter, coughing up blood. He hit his head on the ground so hard that blood was flowing from his forehead.

Ronen read the letter for now. The letter talked about the strategy, but he still couldn't believe it.

It's absolutely impossible to open the gate and fight alone.

Count Adrian is a user of mana. If he succeeds in opening the gates, he will be able to hold on for a while. Such is the mana user!

Jusen insisted as he recalled the armed forces he had seen in Erhin. He was going to convey Erhin's intentions, even if it meant giving up his life and committing suicide here. I thought that was the least I could do to repay him.

'How absurd that Count Aintorian is a user of mana: ......!

Ronen said with a dumbfounded look on his face, and the vice general, Elhit, who had been listening in silence, opened his mouth.

'But, General!　If the gate is really open ....... We can't miss this opportunity. We cannot waste the loyalty of that person who fought to the death to open the gates, either!

Haha. ....... Are the rumors about Erhin wrong?

When Ronen nodded his head, Jusen was here to remind him and begged him.

'Please, just check!　If you have succeeded in opening the gates, you are in a good position to retake the castle of Linon, as the letter says!

"Well. That's true ......

Ronen nodded, touching his chin.

The possibility of the enemy opening the gate and laying a trap. In other words, he was troubled by the possibility that Jusen was the enemy's turncoat, but that possibility seemed unlikely.

The enemy had already recaptured Linon Castle. Only need to fight the dragon castle battle, open the gates in a favorable position and call in the elite soldiers of Lunan?

No matter how many enemy troops in the castle are armed with bows, it does not matter because our troops are far outnumbered. The moment we open the gates, the enemy is in danger.

If the enemy uses such a reckless strategy, it's rather a chance to retake Linon Castle.

I'm going to check the gate. "I'll go check the gates, if you can spare a hundred men for the assault force. I will give you a wolfsbane notice when the gates are open.

Elhit, who was listening intently to Yusen's story, suggested as much.

If you are really fighting to the death like that, then saving your fellow man is what you should be doing as a fellow Lunan general, even if the strategy doesn't work.

I also thought that a man who makes his men beg for his life to this extent would never be a man with a big mouth.

Besides, if he really has the mana at his disposal, I need him in this war.

To Erhitte's suggestion, Ronen thought for a moment and then nodded. He thought it was worth a try. As long as the gates are closed, we just need to keep marching towards the royal capital as per the existing policy.

'All right. Go now!

"Calm down!

After seeing Erhit off, Ronen ordered his entire force to march.

'For now, let's march toward Castle Linon!