Succeeding as a Knight in a Gender-Reversal Game

53 – Battle of Ivorys Castle (4)

Noria Cherny, the lord of Ivorys, was born as the third daughter of Count Faberos.

She was ambitious and worked hard for her family and established many major achievements, but in the end, her family’s succession rights were lost to her older sister, her eldest daughter.

-Still, it doesn’t make sense for you, who have devoted yourself to your family so far, to go without anything. I will give you the Ivory Estate. The title is Baron, but the territory itself is large, so it could be sufficient compensation.

‘Damn it. ‘You’re being condescending and saying nonsense.’

It was a reward that was more than usual for those who devoted themselves to a high-ranking noble family, but for Noria Cherny, who had been ambitious since she was young, it was far from enough.

It is not a high rank. Although she says her estate is large, its profitability is not good.

“From now on, I hope you will diligently fulfill your role as a vassal of our Faberos family. “If you have successfully completed your mission so far, I can trust you.”

‘This was the purpose.’

Furthermore, Ivory is a point of contact with other kingdoms.

It is surrounded by a forest of monsters, and if a small skirmish occurs between the three countries, there is a high probability that the Ivory Territory could become a war zone.

No matter how you looked at it, the losses that had to be taken into account in managing it seemed greater than the benefits from the territory.

‘You’re telling me to eat and leave after giving you this territory, aren’t you, sister? No, I’m not saying you should play the role of a meat shield and work hard from now on.’

There was a lot to say, but since there were many cases where nobles who were pushed out of the competition for successor were secretly assassinated, Noria Faveros, or rather Noria Cherni, had no choice but to just smile and accept it.

“Don’t worry, sister. No, don’t worry, Count. In the future, Noria promises to establish her new family and devote herself to the Faveros family.”

“Okay, thank you Noria. “I will take good care of her in the future.”

Inside, Noria Czerny was gritting her teeth and vowing revenge for this, but she had no choice.

After that, she spent about five years managing her own territory and establishing her foundation.

There were knights under her command, and although it was only an assortment, she created an army called the Knights.

‘It’s still not enough…’ ‘

However, her ambition did not stop there.

“How can I raise my ransom the most?”

She had some political insight and was observing the situation on the continent from the south.

The competition between the princesses regarding the succession to the central imperial throne, the unusual movements of the northern barbarians, and the precarious balance and discord between each duke.

As a result, high-ranking nobles exploited the people to prepare for war.

In order to create her image, she managed her own estate well. Fortunately, her estate residents were able to manage it well.

In the meantime, Noria Cerny heard that a civil unrest was popular in the south and that its power was stronger than expected.

“Can I eat it?” Hmm.”

Attempted the unimaginable idea of nobles participating in a civil rebellion.

“For them, it would mean a lot to hear that a nobleman participated in the war.”

Not just for cause, but he is a nobleman who legally owns territory. A location that can provide considerable convenience to the rebel army.

With that judgment, Noria Cerny gathered people behind the scenes and succeeded in making contact with the rebel army and establishing a cooperative relationship.

Although she was unable to win over her stubborn knight leader, she succeeded in winning over all of her knights and many of her soldiers.

A contractual relationship between a knight and a lord. It is true that a knight is expected to be loyal, but she can protest or rebel if the lord breaks her contract or if she herself is in trouble.

Because of her

, Noria alienated her own knights from her side, and planned to kill any knights from her academy who stood in the way of her own plans by disguising them as accidents of her own.

-Just lure it into the forest somehow. Then we can do everything ourselves.

The wizard’s plan to support the People’s Revolutionary Army was perfect.

“I’m sorry, Sir John and Sir Lena. “I’m sorry, but you guys need to get out of here.”

Successful in luring them into the forest, and even causing confusion when those they thought were allies become enemies.

It will be quite a shock to young knights who only thought of a just war. This will definitely have an impact in battle. No matter how great the force shown by that young male knight was.

Noria Cerny, who thought that everything was going perfectly according to her plan,

-Sereung… !

“As expected, it was just as John said.”

“Fortunately, he behaved as expected.”

When she saw Johan and Lena taking out their swords while calmly saying that she had expected this to happen, she began to feel an unknown sense of anxiety.

* * *

There were a few suspicious points.

From what I remember, there was clearly no owner in the Ivory Estate.

Usually, a territory is under direct control.

And her name was Noria.

Although her last name was different and I didn’t remember her appearance, she was definitely someone who had her own power during the scenario when the South was divided.

Obviously… I remember in the game, her last name was Noria Faveros.

The ‘Iron-Blooded Count’ gathered her forces and killed or imprisoned her older sister and all her relatives and became one of the southern warlords.

Noria is the only name I remember.

There is also something crucial there.

“…You are not embarrassed. What on earth happened? “Has the information been leaked?”

“No. There’s no way anyone could tell you something like that. For us who have just arrived at the territory.”

“Then why! “My plan was perfect!!!”

Next to me, a woman wearing clothes that look neater than the others is yelling and pointing a cane at me. Probably a wizard. I will definitely kill you as a priority later.

“You were wearing gloves when I handed over the loot. “I found out there.”

“That’s ridiculous!! “Now the symbol of our People’s Revolutionary Army is known by a knight from the imperial capital, and that too by a man!!!”

“…I don’t know what you’re talking about, Sir John.”

“Isn’t it a tattoo that allows you to use mana to summon monsters and give orders when you touch the symbol, the wooden doll? Moreover, even while wearing gloves, he tried to avoid contact as much as possible. “It was your mistake to be too cautious, Baron Czerny.”

The wizard screams in confusion at my words, but what can I do when I know that? Baron Czerny tried to argue until the end, but pursed his lips when I retorted.

In the game, there was a setting that the higher the ranking officer of the Civil Liberation Army, the more likely it was to be engraved on an area that could be easily seen by people. This was a deduction that I could remember…

Could it be that he handed it over to me not out of consideration for me, but because he did not want to come into contact with the wooden doll?

Starting with such a novel-like suspicion and combining the information I had with the name Noria, I was able to predict the current situation.

Women are things that are difficult to give up easily. Especially if you are a lord running a territory in such difficult circumstances. Really, how hard was it for me to manage the Ivory Estate?

For a lord running this difficult territory, giving up what he should have taken as loot was enough to start my suspicions.

“…Okay. I looked at you guys quite funny. “Even though they are students of the academy, the Imperial Knight Academy is not a shabby place.”

The kind smile he had shown until morning disappears, and the Baron reveals his true colors with only cold eyes shining.

“There is no need to hide the situation any further. “I just need to get rid of you guys.”

“Woah, my lord!! What do you mean by that!!! Now with that civil rebellion… what… !”

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The soldiers behind us did not understand the current situation and asked the lord directly what was going on, but the answer they received was not positive.

“I feel sorry for you guys. Because you haven’t been included yet. It’s a pity, but you will die here in the line of duty. “I will pass this along to your families, so don’t worry too much.”

Our soldiers are confused by her death sentence.

But this is an opportunity for me.

-Sereung… !

“Everyone, listen carefully!! They have no intention of letting us live! “The only way we can survive is by defeating those evildoers!!”

-Crash!!

Quickly get off the horse and throw yourself at the enemies, trying to rally everyone.

It is impossible to fight them all on horseback in the forest. Rather, it just gets in the way of movement.

“Ha! Did you think I would just sit back and watch? Everyone block it!!! The rising heat of nature, I demand it here… !!”

Dozens of soldiers came running to the cry of the Civil War magician, and as soon as the magic chant began,

-Cow!! Kkkkkkkk!!!

From afar, the sound of wolves running with the effect of wooden dolls begins to be heard.

“Ugh, uhhh… !”

“Everyone calm down!! The more you become agitated, the more you give your enemies a chance. Everyone at their seats… !”

The soldiers tremble in fear with him, and Lena controls them.

We must show the possibility of winning this fight as quickly as possible.

-Chaaeaeang!!! Chaae Aeng!!!

After quickly blocking the incoming arrow with the long sword, he began using the ego sword worn on his waist.

-Wooow!!

“W-what is that!! “The sword flies in the sky!!”

“Are you a wizard? That’s an article! “What is this!!!”

“…And so I will call forth a flame that will burn my enemies! Fireball!!”

While the soldiers running towards me are panicking, I pay attention to the flying fireballs.

You could defend with the automatic defense system that Ego Sword has, but that would lack a bit of impact.

Grasp the long sword again and use magical power.

– Knights tend to trust their swords too much. Especially if your sword contains magical power or attributes. This herbivorous diet will make it possible to immediately break the noses of those girls. Especially when dealing with wizards, there is nothing better than this herbivore.

As taught by Master, relax your wrists and think of drawing a proper circle. Thinking that the fireball would be caught on the tip of the sword.

Although you are not dealing with a sword, it will be similar in that you are dealing with magic power.

The skills I use also have magic resistance, so trust me.

-Roaring!!!

When a fireball as big as my body flies, I quickly use my magic power and stab the point where the magic power is concentrated with the tip of my sword.

“What, what!!!”

With the intention of returning the fireball to its original owner, the fireball caught on the sword is returned to the enemy.

Dalhonmu Ryu Sword (奪魂舞流劍) 4th Chosik

Hwangwibonju (還歸本主)

-Pooooo!!!

The teacher’s swordsmanship, which I used for the first time in real combat, had a stronger impact than I expected.