Chapter 88: 25 "It's a dragon's attack." ②
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"Nonsense! What the hell is that supposed to mean? Explain it to me so I understand!"
Only the king's voice rang out.
The soldier continued his report in a trembling voice.
"A red dragon is flying toward the capital!
"Are you sure it's not just a passing thing?"
"There is already damage on the streets!"
"--Why? Why are dragons targeting this country!
As soon as the king's head was in his hands, a panic broke out among the quiet crowd.
Some tried to flee, others lamented in despair, and still others fainted.
I understand.
A dragon is such a threat.
A dragon is not like a dragon.
Dragons are treated as monsters.
Some countries revere them as gods... others fear them as demons.
"Be still! Calm down!"
The king's exhortation causes everyone to stop moving.
"Who can fight? Ludo! Can you move the magic army?"
"Yes. It is possible if you give us some time. But I cannot guarantee you victory against the dragon.
Ludo's expression is bitter, as if he doesn't want to whine before the battle.
But as the leader of the army, he had to tell the truth.
"I know that! But we must protect our country!"
"Of course. I will defend the Kingdom of Skye even to the death!"
"...... please. And now, court wizard! It's your turn!"
There was no reply.
(-- Huh? )
Sam is surprised that no one responds.
Günther was about to raise his hand, but was stopped by Jonathan who said, "You are not fit for battle, don't do it.
The dragon is definitely a threat.
The pride of a nation of wizards may have no chance against them.
Especially since the country just lost its most powerful wizard.
Not all the court wizards are present.
Maybe all of them are not fit for battle.
（How pathetic!)
But whatever their excuses, wizards recognized by their country have an obligation to fight.
If Ur had been here, I am sure he would have been happy to go to battle.
The same goes for Sam.
Sam is now a court wizard and the most powerful wizard in the Kingdom of Skye.
Above all, as Ulrike Scheidt Walker's apprentice, he cannot be intimidated by this.
No, we cannot be afraid.
Quite the contrary.
（I never thought I'd have another chance to fight a dragon ......... it's a good test to see how far I'm willing to go now.)
"My king. I will fight."
"--Samuel Scheidt, are you serious? You would fight the red dragon?"
"Of course. That is why I am the court wizard and the most powerful wizard in the land.
Sam kneeled before the king and hung his head.
"This is not the first time I have fought a dragon. I was with Ur, but I fought and I am alive. Please command me."
"--Okay. I'm sorry, but I need your help.
"Leave it to me."
Sam stands up and bows to the king.
Then Günther interrupted him.
"Wait, Sam. Then I will fight too. My husband is not the only one in danger.
"Günther Ignatz, you will fight for me too? Thank you. Husband?"
"Don't talk nonsense, Günther! In this time of emergency, the king has turned his head! I mean, I'm the only one who has to fight."
"That's too arrogant, Sam! You've certainly proven your mettle! I'll even admit that I was more capable than I had imagined! But no one can beat a dragon, not even Ulrike!"
Günther, too, had a few unnecessary words, but I knew he was sincerely concerned about me.
It is true that even Ur might not be able to win against a dragon.
When I fought Ur against a dragon in the past, I didn't win just because I didn't die.
"Yes, Sam! They are not like dragons, they are a higher species we cannot even imagine! You can't fight them alone and win!"
"Dear Liese, ...... I appreciate your concern. But if I don't fight, who will?"
"--well, that's..."
"Let me be blunt, but the Royal Magical Army can't win. The court wizards are useless. If I, the heir to Ulrike Scheidt Walker, do not fight, who will?"
Sam's words were an insult to the court wizards.
But not a word of rebuttal or anger was raised.
For the court wizards present had no intention of fighting the dragon.
They do not want to raise their voices and end up fighting against the dragon.
Sam was truly disappointed to see such a coward in the position of court wizard.
Then I'll fight too!
"Lise!"
Jonathan's voice rings out to stop his daughter.
"You have indeed learned swordsmanship from the Lord of Kensei, but you are going to fight a dragon with only one sword!"
"So, but, Father..."
What can you do when you haven't held a sword in your hand for so long?
"Yes, Lise-sama. If anything should happen to you, I'll be sad.
Sam agrees with Jonathan.
If something happens to Lise, who is still in bad shape, in the battle, Sam will definitely regret it.
He would also feel bad for Ur.
"But if something happens to Sam, I'll be sad too, you know?"
"Trust me. I'll come back safely, I promise.
"--You promise?"
Of course.
"Then I promise."
Lise hugs Sam tightly.
Sam pats her on the back, and Lise pulls away and turns her back to him.
Maybe she is crying.
I feel like calling out to her, but Erica, Alicia, and Grace run to her, so I leave her to them.
For their safety, we must fight the dragon.
"King, please evacuate first!
Sam advises the king.
"Yes, all right. I'll tell the people to evacuate as well.
I'll take care of that.
You may panic, but a dragon is like a natural disaster. You have no choice but to flee.
"Then, I'll buy you some time. I'd kill it if I could.
"Samuel, I'm sorry. If all goes well, you will be rewarded for your service."
Thank you. Hey, Günther.
Yes?
"Can you set up a ward over the entire area to protect King's Landing?"
At Sam's question, Günther crosses his arms and thinks.
"It would be difficult for me to do it alone, but if I could borrow some of my men and some wizards who can use warding techniques from the magic army, it would be possible.
Then, please."
"--So, you want me to protect everyone in King's Landing instead of fighting dragons, is that it?"
"Günther, who specializes in protecting, can do it, can't he?"
"Well, well, if my husband expects me to do it, I'll do it. I'll do my best, but I can't guarantee how hard the wards will be and how long they will last.
"That's fine."
There is a difference between having protection in King's Landing and not having it.
I don't like to fight with my back to the wall.
I wanted to concentrate on the attack.
Fortunately, I am well aware of the solidity of Günther's warding techniques.
I have no doubt that he can do it.
"Master and madam, please take everyone and evacuate quickly!"
"Sam, no, I won't say anything. I'm sorry, but please. I'll do what I can.
Jonathan nods vigorously.
"Sam!"
Lise burst into tears and called his name.
Sam smiles at her and tells her not to worry.
It's all right, Lise. It was the Dragon King who fought with Ur, but I am alive. I'll get through this time too.
But...
"And maybe..."
Sam's feet leave the ground.
"There doesn't seem to be any wizards who can use flying magic, so I think it's my turn to deal with a flying dragon."
Surprised by Sam's flight, voices rose one after another from the surroundings.
"Okay. I won't keep you any longer. But be careful and make sure you come back."
"Sam! Take it easy!"
"Oh, well, good luck, Mr. Sam."
Thank you. I'll be back. I promise."
The three sisters saw him off, and he took off in a great leap.
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"Nonsense! What the hell is that supposed to mean? Explain it to me so I understand!"
Only the king's voice rang out.
The soldier continued his report in a trembling voice.
"A red dragon is flying toward the capital!
"Are you sure it's not just a passing thing?"
"There is already damage on the streets!"
"--Why? Why are dragons targeting this country!
As soon as the king's head was in his hands, a panic broke out among the quiet crowd.
Some tried to flee, others lamented in despair, and still others fainted.
I understand.
A dragon is such a threat.
A dragon is not like a dragon.
Dragons are treated as monsters.
Some countries revere them as gods... others fear them as demons.
"Be still! Calm down!"
The king's exhortation causes everyone to stop moving.
"Who can fight? Ludo! Can you move the magic army?"
"Yes. It is possible if you give us some time. But I cannot guarantee you victory against the dragon.
Ludo's expression is bitter, as if he doesn't want to whine before the battle.
But as the leader of the army, he had to tell the truth.
"I know that! But we must protect our country!"
"Of course. I will defend the Kingdom of Skye even to the death!"
"...... please. And now, court wizard! It's your turn!"
There was no reply.
(-- Huh? )
Sam is surprised that no one responds.
Günther was about to raise his hand, but was stopped by Jonathan who said, "You are not fit for battle, don't do it.
The dragon is definitely a threat.
The pride of a nation of wizards may have no chance against them.
Especially since the country just lost its most powerful wizard.
Not all the court wizards are present.
Maybe all of them are not fit for battle.
（How pathetic!)
But whatever their excuses, wizards recognized by their country have an obligation to fight.
If Ur had been here, I am sure he would have been happy to go to battle.
The same goes for Sam.
Sam is now a court wizard and the most powerful wizard in the Kingdom of Skye.
Above all, as Ulrike Scheidt Walker's apprentice, he cannot be intimidated by this.
No, we cannot be afraid.
Quite the contrary.
（I never thought I'd have another chance to fight a dragon ......... it's a good test to see how far I'm willing to go now.)
"My king. I will fight."
"--Samuel Scheidt, are you serious? You would fight the red dragon?"
"Of course. That is why I am the court wizard and the most powerful wizard in the land.
Sam kneeled before the king and hung his head.
"This is not the first time I have fought a dragon. I was with Ur, but I fought and I am alive. Please command me."
"--Okay. I'm sorry, but I need your help.
"Leave it to me."
Sam stands up and bows to the king.
Then Günther interrupted him.
"Wait, Sam. Then I will fight too. My husband is not the only one in danger.
"Günther Ignatz, you will fight for me too? Thank you. Husband?"
"Don't talk nonsense, Günther! In this time of emergency, the king has turned his head! I mean, I'm the only one who has to fight."
"That's too arrogant, Sam! You've certainly proven your mettle! I'll even admit that I was more capable than I had imagined! But no one can beat a dragon, not even Ulrike!"
Günther, too, had a few unnecessary words, but I knew he was sincerely concerned about me.
It is true that even Ur might not be able to win against a dragon.
When I fought Ur against a dragon in the past, I didn't win just because I didn't die.
"Yes, Sam! They are not like dragons, they are a higher species we cannot even imagine! You can't fight them alone and win!"
"Dear Liese, ...... I appreciate your concern. But if I don't fight, who will?"
"--well, that's..."
"Let me be blunt, but the Royal Magical Army can't win. The court wizards are useless. If I, the heir to Ulrike Scheidt Walker, do not fight, who will?"
Sam's words were an insult to the court wizards.
But not a word of rebuttal or anger was raised.
For the court wizards present had no intention of fighting the dragon.
They do not want to raise their voices and end up fighting against the dragon.
Sam was truly disappointed to see such a coward in the position of court wizard.
Then I'll fight too!
"Lise!"
Jonathan's voice rings out to stop his daughter.
"You have indeed learned swordsmanship from the Lord of Kensei, but you are going to fight a dragon with only one sword!"
"So, but, Father..."
What can you do when you haven't held a sword in your hand for so long?
"Yes, Lise-sama. If anything should happen to you, I'll be sad.
Sam agrees with Jonathan.
If something happens to Lise, who is still in bad shape, in the battle, Sam will definitely regret it.
He would also feel bad for Ur.
"But if something happens to Sam, I'll be sad too, you know?"
"Trust me. I'll come back safely, I promise.
"--You promise?"
Of course.
"Then I promise."
Lise hugs Sam tightly.
Sam pats her on the back, and Lise pulls away and turns her back to him.
Maybe she is crying.
I feel like calling out to her, but Erica, Alicia, and Grace run to her, so I leave her to them.
For their safety, we must fight the dragon.
"King, please evacuate first!
Sam advises the king.
"Yes, all right. I'll tell the people to evacuate as well.
I'll take care of that.
You may panic, but a dragon is like a natural disaster. You have no choice but to flee.
"Then, I'll buy you some time. I'd kill it if I could.
"Samuel, I'm sorry. If all goes well, you will be rewarded for your service."
Thank you. Hey, Günther.
Yes?
"Can you set up a ward over the entire area to protect King's Landing?"
At Sam's question, Günther crosses his arms and thinks.
"It would be difficult for me to do it alone, but if I could borrow some of my men and some wizards who can use warding techniques from the magic army, it would be possible.
Then, please."
"--So, you want me to protect everyone in King's Landing instead of fighting dragons, is that it?"
"Günther, who specializes in protecting, can do it, can't he?"
"Well, well, if my husband expects me to do it, I'll do it. I'll do my best, but I can't guarantee how hard the wards will be and how long they will last.
"That's fine."
There is a difference between having protection in King's Landing and not having it.
I don't like to fight with my back to the wall.
I wanted to concentrate on the attack.
Fortunately, I am well aware of the solidity of Günther's warding techniques.
I have no doubt that he can do it.
"Master and madam, please take everyone and evacuate quickly!"
"Sam, no, I won't say anything. I'm sorry, but please. I'll do what I can.
Jonathan nods vigorously.
"Sam!"
Lise burst into tears and called his name.
Sam smiles at her and tells her not to worry.
It's all right, Lise. It was the Dragon King who fought with Ur, but I am alive. I'll get through this time too.
But...
"And maybe..."
Sam's feet leave the ground.
"There doesn't seem to be any wizards who can use flying magic, so I think it's my turn to deal with a flying dragon."
Surprised by Sam's flight, voices rose one after another from the surroundings.
"Okay. I won't keep you any longer. But be careful and make sure you come back."
"Sam! Take it easy!"
"Oh, well, good luck, Mr. Sam."
Thank you. I'll be back. I promise."
The three sisters saw him off, and he took off in a great leap.
"Nonsense!What the hell is that supposed to mean?Explain it to me so I understand!"Only the king's voice rang out.The soldier continued his report in a trembling voice."A red dragon is flying toward the capital!"Are you sure it's not just a passing thing?""There is already damage on the streets!""--Why?Why are dragons targeting this country!As soon as the king's head was in his hands, a panic broke out among the quiet crowd.Some tried to flee, others lamented in despair, and still others fainted.I understand.A dragon is such a threat.A dragon is not like a dragon.Dragons are treated as monsters.Some countries revere them as gods... others fear them as demons."Be still!Calm down!"The king's exhortation causes everyone to stop moving."Who can fight?Ludo!Can you move the magic army?""Yes. It is possible if you give us some time. But I cannot guarantee you victory against the dragon.Ludo's expression is bitter, as if he doesn't want to whine before the battle.But as the leader of the army, he had to tell the truth."I know that!But we must protect our country!""Of course. I will defend the Kingdom of Skye even to the death!""...... please. And now, court wizard!It's your turn!"There was no reply.-- Huh? Sam is surprised that no one responds.Gnther was about to raise his hand, but was stopped by Jonathan who said, "You are not fit for battle, don't do it.The dragon is definitely a threat.The pride of a nation of wizards may have no chance against them.Especially since the country just lost its most powerful wizard.Not all the court wizards are present.Maybe all of them are not fit for battle.How pathetic!But whatever their excuses, wizards recognized by their country have an obligation to fight.If Ur had been here, I am sure he would have been happy to go to battle.The same goes for Sam.Sam is now a court wizard and the most powerful wizard in the Kingdom of Skye.Above all, as Ulrike Scheidt Walker's apprentice, he cannot be intimidated by this.No, we cannot be afraid.Quite the contrary.I never thought I'd have another chance to fight a dragon ......... it's a good test to see how far I'm willing to go now."My king. I will fight.""--Samuel Scheidt, are you serious?You would fight the red dragon?""Of course. That is why I am the court wizard and the most powerful wizard in the land.Sam kneeled before the king and hung his head."This is not the first time I have fought a dragon. I was with Ur, but I fought and I am alive. Please command me.""--Okay. I'm sorry, but I need your help."Leave it to me."Sam stands up and bows to the king.Then Gnther interrupted him."Wait, Sam. Then I will fight too. My husband is not the only one in danger."Gnther Ignatz, you will fight for me too? Thank you.Husband?""Don't talk nonsense, Gnther!In this time of emergency, the king has turned his head!I mean, I'm the only one who has to fight.""That's too arrogant, Sam!You've certainly proven your mettle!I'll even admit that I was more capable than I had imagined!But no one can beat a dragon, not even Ulrike!"Gnther, too, had a few unnecessary words, but I knew he was sincerely concerned about me.It is true that even Ur might not be able to win against a dragon.When I fought Ur against a dragon in the past, I didn't win just because I didn't die."Yes, Sam!They are not like dragons, they are a higher species we cannot even imagine!You can't fight them alone and win!""Dear Liese, ...... I appreciate your concern. But if I don't fight, who will?""--well, that's...""Let me be blunt, but the Royal Magical Army can't win. The court wizards are useless. If I, the heir to Ulrike Scheidt Walker, do not fight, who will?"Sam's words were an insult to the court wizards.But not a word of rebuttal or anger was raised.For the court wizards present had no intention of fighting the dragon.They do not want to raise their voices and end up fighting against the dragon.Sam was truly disappointed to see such a coward in the position of court wizard.Then I'll fight too!"Lise!"Jonathan's voice rings out to stop his daughter."You have indeed learned swordsmanship from the Lord of Kensei, but you are going to fight a dragon with only one sword!""So, but, Father..."What can you do when you haven't held a sword in your hand for so long?"Yes, Lise-sama. If anything should happen to you, I'll be sad.Sam agrees with Jonathan.If something happens to Lise, who is still in bad shape, in the battle, Sam will definitely regret it.He would also feel bad for Ur."But if something happens to Sam, I'll be sad too, you know?""Trust me. I'll come back safely, I promise."--You promise?"Of course."Then I promise."Lise hugs Sam tightly.Sam pats her on the back, and Lise pulls away and turns her back to him.Maybe she is crying.I feel like calling out to her, but Erica, Alicia, and Grace run to her, so I leave her to them.For their safety, we must fight the dragon."King, please evacuate first!Sam advises the king."Yes, all right. I'll tell the people to evacuate as well.I'll take care of that.You may panic, but a dragon is like a natural disaster. You have no choice but to flee."Then, I'll buy you some time. I'd kill it if I could."Samuel, I'm sorry. If all goes well, you will be rewarded for your service."Thank you. Hey, Gnther.Yes?"Can you set up a ward over the entire area to protect King's Landing?"At Sam's question, Gnther crosses his arms and thinks."It would be difficult for me to do it alone, but if I could borrow some of my men and some wizards who can use warding techniques from the magic army, it would be possible.Then, please.""--So, you want me to protect everyone in King's Landing instead of fighting dragons, is that it?""Gnther, who specializes in protecting, can do it, can't he?""Well, well, if my husband expects me to do it, I'll do it. I'll do my best, but I can't guarantee how hard the wards will be and how long they will last."That's fine."There is a difference between having protection in King's Landing and not having it.I don't like to fight with my back to the wall.I wanted to concentrate on the attack.Fortunately, I am well aware of the solidity of Gnther's warding techniques.I have no doubt that he can do it."Master and madam, please take everyone and evacuate quickly!""Sam, no, I won't say anything. I'm sorry, but please. I'll do what I can.Jonathan nods vigorously."Sam!"Lise burst into tears and called his name.Sam smiles at her and tells her not to worry.It's all right, Lise. It was the Dragon King who fought with Ur, but I am alive. I'll get through this time too.But..."And maybe..."Sam's feet leave the ground."There doesn't seem to be any wizards who can use flying magic, so I think it's my turn to deal with a flying dragon."Surprised by Sam's flight, voices rose one after another from the surroundings."Okay. I won't keep you any longer. But be careful and make sure you come back.""Sam!Take it easy!""Oh, well, good luck, Mr. Sam."Thank you. I'll be back. I promise."The three sisters saw him off, and he took off in a great leap.
