A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius - A Famous Traitor and Treacherous Genius chapter 345

345 – Gone With a Flame (4)

Even though muskets are given the derogatory title of magic missile wrappers, there is a reason why the magic bullets inside them were ‘magic missiles’.

This is because it turns the user’s magic into bullets and shoots them.

It can draw the mana stored in the magic stone and shoot, but it can also shoot by squeezing out the magic power that exists separately from physical strength.

The point is to draw mana and use it.

So, if you have enough mana, you can shoot the magic missile over and over again until the mana runs out.

Ta-ang.

Two people per shot.

It pierces one person’s head, and the magic bullet flies backwards and pierces the head of another vampire soldier.

“Seueueup, ha.”

Take a deep breath.

At the same time, aim the musket downward and lower your body.

Tadadadang.

The vampire soldiers took out their muskets and fired them at me.

A mixture of magic bullets and live bullets passed over me, and I immediately fired magic bullets back at the soldiers.

Ta-ang.

Again, one person.

After shooting the person at the forefront who was giving instructions to the other vampire soldiers, the other soldiers began to look at each other and become agitated.

Basics of war.

Kill the leader first and destroy the command system.

This also applies in small-scale battles, and I punched the strongest-looking enemy in the head first.

“Oh, this crazy…! How could the Sword Master be like that…!”

There is no reason to answer, but overall, they are good at everything.

After a sword, the thing I’m best at using is a musket.

I’m already that kind of person, but now my senses are sharper than ever.

It gives strength to the eyes.

You can see vampire soldiers scattering left and right.

I lower my posture and I can see the eyes of a vampire soldier aiming his gun at me, who is in a kneeling position.

“Ah.”

Mouth opens in surprise.

Ta-ang.

He straightens up, straightening his eyes at the sight.

After killing all the strongest ones, all that remains are low-level knight-level vampires.

“Kill that thing!”

Are you trying to kill me instead of running away?

You may think I’ve let go of reason, but the vampire soldier who attacked me first was quite clever.

If you run away, you die.

In that case, you have a higher chance of survival if you fight for your life.

Only.

“Only that much?”

Shoot the vampire soldier trying to come up the stairs.

I turn the corner of the hallway and shoot the guy aiming the musket at me.

Pa-ang!

A magic bullet is fired accurately at the muzzle, destroying the musket, and the exploding parts splatter onto the vampire’s face.

“Start shooting!!”

Three vampire soldiers pop out into the hallway and aim their muskets at me at the same time.

The skill of firing in each row was clearly not something that had been practiced over a day or two.

However, it is visible.

In a world that is slowly slowing down, the trajectory of a bullet is visible.

One foot diagonally.

One step towards the flying trajectory.

And take a step towards the thing flying in front of me.

Pa-ang!

Magic bullets and live bullets explode and ricochet in the air.

“What… “

The long, slit pupils of the vampire soldiers tremble.

“Did you hit the bullet… In the air?”

“It’s a basic technique that anyone who reaches master level has.”

Infuse mana into the musket and quickly pull the trigger three times.

“Unfortunately, your emperor is also capable of it.”

Bang, bang, ta-ang.

Three people died again.

Although some mana has been consumed, there is still plenty of mana.

Sreuk.

She quickly puts her hand in her inner pocket.

He quickly grabs the powder he feels in her pocket, then quickly pulls it out and pulls it to her mouth.

Write it.

Put it on her nose and take a deep breath.

In an instant, with a sharp sensation, your heart begins to beat rapidly, and all your senses begin to awaken as if there are eyes in your back.

“I’m sorry.”

Immediately grab the middle of the musket’s barrel and stab it backwards toward the area where you feel it, as if stabbing a knife.

P—-eon!

“Wow!”

“The surprise attack was effective because this is Gibraltar Castle.”

The musket butt accurately hits the vampire soldier’s face.

I gave the musket a sharp swing and then thrust the tip of the muzzle forward.

“Ugh?!”

Ta-ang.

A magic bullet spews out from the muzzle of a gun shoved into the mouth.

Red blood should burst out, but instead, sticky liquid just flows out from inside.

“Whether you sucked silver or not, you can’t hurt me without being a master.”

Whisk.

A vampire soldier who was trying to attack the rear falls.

After that, other soldiers quietly run away, pointing their bayonets at the end of their muskets at me.

“To run away? Something like that.”

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As soon as my words leave, the vampire soldiers turn and disappear.

“…”

One way is to chase after them with a musket, but sometimes it is meaningless to deal with those little brats one by one.

If the master doesn’t come, you can leave the rest to the knights.

“Are you here?”

Ugh?!

The knights of Gibraltar running over the castle walls.

At the head is Sir Mente, and behind him, some knights, including Sir Mente, are chasing the vampires with their own weapons.

Some of them are imperial administrators, with men having navy blue hair and women having white hair.

“…”

In an instant, the gun was pointed.

Some people were started by the muzzle of the gun aimed without my knowledge, but I slowly put down the musket and looked up at the sky.

“…The child has no sin. Is that right?”

The moon was already getting closer to being full.

* * *

A little while later, the central hall of the Marquis Castle.

“Lord Mente. Have you heard anything about the situation of the war?”

“Here’s a report.”

Sir Mente, who returned from Barcelona, stood before me covered in the blood of vampire soldiers.

“Orosol is safe. Her Majesty Queen Naria won the battle to save Morgania. About 10,000 imperial troops were unable to attack Morgania and were buried in the sea. It is said that the Duke of Winchester’s dragoons were active. “

“Oh.”

That is quite an encouraging achievement.

“I think that’s all good news, what about the bad news?”

“…Seville and Roland have fallen. Baron Garmos of Seville is certain to have been murdered, and the fate of the Marquis Roland is unknown.”

“I see.”

The emperor is serious about war.

It is not particularly strange for a battlefield without Gibraltar to be pushed back to this extent.

“It looks like there are more airships flying than I thought.”

“Yes. It seems like each territory is resisting by locking its gates…”

“If vampires fall from the night sky on your head, it’s not easy to block them. They don’t necessarily have to fall from tens of meters high, they just have to fall from a reasonably high location.”

The paradigm of war has completely changed.

The sky is no longer a place only Nostrum can enjoy, and only those who control air superiority can guarantee victory.

“Lord Mente. I’m just asking you just in case.”

“Yes, master.”

“…Have you seen Director Bathory? After the evacuation.”

“…”

Sir Mente’s eyes are shaking.

“No doubts, just what you know.”

“…I haven’t seen them separately since the Marquis Crimson ordered a retreat during the first battle.”

“So what’s the news?”

“I only heard that they were heading to Orosol using a converted transport cart. If there are no problems, they will probably be heading to Orosol.”

“I see.”

“No way, master. Is Director Bathory… Something?”

“It’s not necessarily just Director Bathory, but I think it would be the same for me.”

Although the shadow of not only Director Bathory but the entire empire is suspected, it is also problematic to be reckless in uncertain situations.

“…After.”

It would be great if there was a way to check right away, but since there is no such thing, it only creates unnecessary anxiety.

Did I trust it too much?

Or did someone else do it?

“Okay. Anything else?”

“That. Now.”

Sir Mente hesitated for a moment.

“To this place-“

“Is Noir coming?”

Just before speaking, I sensed a familiar presence entering the Marquis Castle.

“…Yes.”

In front of the garden.

“Haa, haa, haa!”

Noir appeared on a warhorse with black fur and got off the horse at the front gate, panting.

Noir was also covered in red blood, and he was holding a blood-stained sword as if he could fight at any time.

I probably cut a little or a lot on the way there.

“What is this…”

Burning Mansion.

Full of imperial army corpses.

“Are you here?”

And me.

“Tongue, bro! What on earth is this…!”

Noir ran towards me at once.

“Noir.”

“W-Why did the house become like this?! Uh, my mother?!”

“…I guess I don’t know at all.”

Either Sir Robert successfully completed his mission of secretly running to Orosol, or Noir turned around and ran along.

“I think I told you to take care of your younger siblings.”

“Hyung!!”

“Noir.”

I approached Noir.

How was it done in the past?

What did traitor Gray do to the guy who was always causing accidents and talking about getting someone pregnant?

It appears that he struck him in the face with his fist, stabbed him in the abdomen with the butt of his musket, and then, as soon as he took out his sword, he pulled it out and stabbed him in the shoulder.

“…Noir.”

I grabbed Chat Noir’s shoulders with both hands.

“Listen seriously. Everything that is happening right now is the truth.”

“…”

Noir swallows his saliva and looks at me.

Anxiety and fear slowly appear in my eyes, but I have to say it.

“My father was defeated by the Emperor. One of his arms was cut off, and Sir Robert is now transporting him to Orosolo.”

“…What?”

“And… Brace yourselves.”

I hold Noir’s shoulder tightly.

“My mother is missing.”

“…”

I could feel Sir Mente giving me a complicated look, but I ignored Sir Mente’s gaze and only looked at Noir.

“I still don’t know what happened. “My mother disappeared, and there was no trace of her anywhere.”

“W-what do you mean? Mother…Why?”

“That’s what I’m saying, Noir. I’ll take charge of Gibraltar Castle. You… Lead the knights and search Gibraltar. Right now. Fight the enemy and find traces of your mother.”

“…Is that okay?”

Noir’s eyes tremble, but the slight movement slowly begins to subside.

“She just needs to find her mother?”

“Yes. And… Take heart. Find your mother, whether alive or in some other form.”

“…”

Noir’s lenses dilated for a moment.

“…I understand.”

Chat Noir nodded his head heavily and bit his lower lip.

“I won’t disappoint you. For sure.”

“You won’t be disappointed. Even if you don’t find it.”

“…Brother?”

“Noir. Listen carefully.”

After patting Noir on the shoulder once.

“I’ve told you this since you were young. I’ve told you this since the moment I decided to call you to Orosol Academy, or even before that – when you learned swordplay directly from your father and everyone started praising you as the true successor to Gibraltar.”

I conveyed my sincerity.

“Please take care of Gibraltar.”

“Brother…?”

“If it’s you now, I can trust you.”

Noir’s pupils became bigger than ever.

“If you are confused or have a difficult problem, consult with Sir Mente and Sir Robert. Morgania … If Viscount Hex is alive, ask for his advice.”

“Tongue, bro!”

“No matter what happens, it must not collapse.”

Just like I did.

What I did, more than that.

“Must be a great Gibraltar. Noir.”