Amazing Village Building

Chapter 186: You’ve lost

Edel Alberts life began with loss.

When he was but 8 years old, a neighboring territory attack theirs and took over the whole area including their capital.

That attack also led to the death of his father who personally led their soldiers against the enemies.

Along with his mother, he managed to escape from their now-former territory. However, from then on, he had no choice but to live a considerably harsher life displaced from his home.

Mother, why cant we go back home?

Because somebody has taken it away from us.

Why?

Because were weak.

If we were strong, they wouldnt take it away?

Yes. They wouldnt have. If anything, we would be the ones doing the taking.

If were strong we can be the ones doing the takingas long as were strong

These experiences he had at such a young age has made Edels resolve strong.

Ill become stronger than everybody! And Ill be the one doing the taking! Never again will others take things away from me!

And when Edel turned 12, he received through the rite of blessing the [Sword Master Technique] Gift.

Soon enough, this lad was successful in taking back his home.

However, he wasnt satisfied with just that.

He took over neighboring territories one after the other. Eventually, he was recognized as one of the five superpowers in kingdom.

And upon defeating his greatest rival, Marquis Schneger, he was finally ready to assume control of the kingdom.

In all these years of conquest, he has not suffered defeat, not even once.

No matter how disadvantageous or ill-advised a battle might seem to an observer, Edel still managed to win every single time.

that is, until this day.

This is stupidhow can I

Edel was unable to keep up with Rauls movements now that the latter suddenly gained so much power.

Be it speed or power, Edel just couldnt compete.

Edel found it ridiculous that he could be beaten in a one-on-one fight. Especially so against his own son who was just a lad of 15 years of age.

They might have the same Gift, but the difference between their skills should be like heaven and earth.

Guu!

Haa, youre nearly done!

Rauls quick attacks have gradually slowed Edel down.

So many attacks were slipping past Edels defenses and cutting him all over his body. It was almost like Raul was painting the air with Edels blood splashes.

It has been some time since an enemy has landed so many attacks on Edel. And as though his old wounds reopened and added to his bodys fatigue, Edels movements grew slower once more.

Icant lose here!!

Give up already, you shitty father!

Gaa!?

Edel received a heavy blow, causing him to be stagger and fall down.

It was such a serious wound that he couldnt stand back up. Soon enough, a pool of his own blood began to form underneath him.

Even then though, the fight in Edels eyes never left.

I cant fall herethis kingdomneedsmy power

Say that again?

The neighboring kingdoms are certain to be aiming for this countryof ours thats always been engulfed in internal fighting! We cant afford to keep on fighting one another! As soon as we unite the kingdom, we would launch our offensive! Take before they take things away from us! If we take over every kingdom, no oned be left to take things away from us!

Edels hometown was taken over by somebody when he was young. This time, a similar fate might happen to the entire kingdom.

So, what youre saying is, with you at the top, this kingdom can become stronger than any other kingdom?

Exactly! Through mewe can always be the ones doing the taking!

Can you really still say that now?

!?

Use your eyes and look at your soldiers!

Only upon being prompted did Edel notice that all sounds of fighting have ceased in the surroundings.

Nervously, Edel turned to look.

Wha

Edels elite soldiers have all been defeated.

Some have been wounded badly, some tied up with rope. Regardless, there was no one else who could fight.

F-forgive me, Edel-sama

Theyre stronger than we expected

Even the generals have been defeated and restrained.

On the other hand, the few enemy soldiers that were wounded have already received medical treatment, so their numbers remained mostly the same.

Youve lost as a commander to Luke. That is the reality of things.

I-i-impossi

Can a loser like you really say that youre the best choice for making this kingdom strong? Ha, dont make me laugh!

I stillI still havent lostI cant lose!!!

After hearing Rauls harsh words, Edel summoned the last of his strength and charged forward.

Edel and Rauls swords clashed once more.

*Clang!*

I havent lost! As long as I defeat you and the restImIm the winner!

*Snap!!*

Edels sword suddenly broke in half, sending one part to dance in the air until it hit the ground.

Much like Edel himself, the sword has reached its limit after such a fierce fight.

!

Accept your defeat!

Edel had no more power to defend himself. Like that, Raul mercilessly swung his sword.

*Slash!*

Gaaaaaaaaaaa!?

A rain of blood fell to the surroundings.

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