What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 628

Sub-Male Lead’s Strike – Episode 628 (628/920)

#628

Color Matching (2)

-Rumble, rumble…!

Wince!

“Cough, cough.”

Devi Andre, the second son of the affluent and proud Andre viscount family, the runner-up of the Great Monster Subjugation in the Holy Power Year 1613—a blossoming youth of a tender 19 years old, shuddered and woke from his light nap.

He had only meant to close his eyes for a moment and think of Princess Desiree Bakari, but he seemed to have dozed off.

In just over ten minutes, he had dreamed of retrieving the Bakari family’s sacred artifact and returning home in triumph.

In his dream, Desiree showed him a bright smile for the first time.

The always aloof and haughty fiancée approached him first, offering her hand in gratitude, and the young viscount struggled to ignore his pounding heart as he shook it.

“Ahem, cough.”

Perhaps that was why his palms felt so warm.

Devi bit his lip and carefully tucked both hands into his pockets.

Princess Desiree was cold, but very beautiful.

His peers found her intimidating, but that was their weakness, not her flaw.

The northern dawn, nearing September, had a subtle chill.

Huddled in the bushes, Devi wrapped his expensive silk robe around his knees again and shifted positions as quietly as possible.

He was quite sturdy and healthy, not usually susceptible to the cold.

However, endlessly camping out and waiting was still uncomfortable….

-Rumble, rumble…!

Wince!

“……What? Did something happen at the cliff?”

He was now wide awake.

The wavering reason was instantly seized, and his vision cleared.

Come to think of it, the ground had felt strangely shaky for a while.

The viscount hurriedly got up and looked beyond the forest.

Clearly, Elisabeth Mute, the Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard, had said before leaving.

‘Viscount, listen carefully. The White Cliffs with the bell tower are completely off-limits to the Imperial Army and the Grand Rouge [The Grand Rouge is the Imperial Family’s guard]. To be precise, no troops can set foot on that land. Not until His Majesty the Emperor approves.’

‘Yes.’

‘But given the current situation, everyone must wait here in the forest. Although it’s an uphill climb, the cliff is right in front of us, so a surprise attack won’t be difficult. Please wait here with them.’

‘Yes, Deputy Commander.’

‘And if we don’t return after three days….’

‘If you don’t come back?’

Commander Mute trailed off, and the young viscount grew tense.

Then, her gray eyes gleamed sharply.

‘……Then immediately send a message to the Imperial Palace and take action. Conduct a full-scale search, and don’t hesitate to use force if necessary. It’s unlikely, but if the situation has deteriorated that much, it must be a national emergency.’

‘Understood.’

He didn’t know how hard he had tried not to stammer those words.

Devi slapped his warm palms against his cheeks to regain his senses.

Then, he took out a shiny pocket watch from his robe pocket. The time now….

“Good heavens, it’s past midnight.”

His young eyes widened. In other words, today was August 29th.

It had really been three days since the Crown Prince and his party had left for the cliff!

-Clang!

-Kugugugung…!

-Clang, clang, clang!

-Screech…!

The sound of swords being drawn from their sheaths was chilling in the dark bushes.

Devi hurriedly pocketed his watch and grabbed the hilt of his sword.

He had been so engrossed in his nap that he hadn’t noticed, but now he saw that most of the hidden troops were glaring intently.

Of course, with the ground shaking so suspiciously, the occasional sound of metal scraping in the distance, no sign of His Highness the Crown Prince or even a word from him, and no news for three days—now they really had no choice but to follow Commander Mute’s orders.

Besides, the sky looked a little strange now.

It was a clear day without a cloud in the sky, but something was flashing in the distance….

-Kugugung, kukukukung…!

“What is that….”

Was a storm about to break in the clear sky?

But he still couldn’t tell if this was a dream or reality.

His noble Highness was a master swordsman and a 7th-level mage, an 8th-level swordsman.

Moreover, Commander Mute was a promising 8th-level swordsman, and Marquis Francois D’huem was an 8th-level mage, hailed as a genius of the century….

Could a ‘national emergency’ really have occurred?

The premonition of a hero who had won second place in the Great Monster Subjugation seemed to say ‘no’.

“Excuse me.”

Oh, no. The viscount hurriedly turned his gaze.

The eldest knight of the Grand Rouge was sitting closest to him.

“…….”

-Gugugugu…!

“H-Huck. I’m sorry.”

The look in the old man’s eyes was fierce.

‘Don’t dawdle, prepare to attack.’ That was exactly what he meant.

The viscount, who had just turned nineteen earlier this month, couldn’t possibly withstand that energy.

He hurriedly apologized and drew his sword—

-Heeheeheeing!

Just then, an unmistakable animal cry struck everyone’s ears.

The knight, who had been watching Devi’s clumsy movements, was greatly surprised and strode forward.

Knights who had been camouflaged as part of the darkness suddenly appeared. ‘Rustle, rustle!’

“Sir Muriel, that horse, could it be…!”

“It’s Charlemagne, His Highness the Crown Prince’s beloved steed. Go and check on him quickly.”

“Yes!”

The old knight spoke firmly, and two young knights immediately ran out.

Soon, a glossy black horse walked towards them.

Devi ended up standing there with his mouth open, unable to draw his sword.

The ground was shaking more and more, but the horse didn’t even twitch an eyelash.

He seemed not to know anxiety and looked relaxed even though strange knights were surrounding him. Charlemagne de Riester seemed very healthy.

-Snort.

“…….”

Besides—it might have been his imagination—but he even seemed to be staring at Devi.

“Here……. Goodness, Sir Muriel! Charlemagne is holding a note in his mouth!”

“Read it aloud.”

It was a message brought by His Highness the Crown Prince’s beloved horse.

The Grand Rouge, the imperial family’s guard known for their mastery of silence, was unusually agitated.

“First of all, His Highness’s signature is written on the outside. I will read the contents immediately. ‘I and my party are all safe, so I order you not to approach the cliff for the next three days. This is an instruction for the smooth execution of the operation, so I hope there will be no unnecessary misunderstandings. Prince Yeseo has also been found safe and sound….’”

-Snort.

While everyone was listening to His Highness the Crown Prince’s letter, Charlemagne, who had come half a step closer, nudged Devi’s arm with his nose.

The viscount was surprised and looked back at the horse.

His movements were so subtle that Sir Muriel didn’t seem to notice.

And looking again….

“……Huh?”

-Whinny.

Behind Charlemagne, a small pony was hiding.

Devi recognized the child’s identity at a glance.

Princess Christel de Sarnese’s pet, ‘Jukchangie’.

“Juk, Jukchang…….”

As the viscount called out his name, glancing at the other knights, Jukchangie shook his head with a sharp look, as if warning him to shut up.

The pony wagged his tail for a moment, exploring the surrounding atmosphere (a story that none of his salon friends would believe)….

-Spit!

He spat on Devi’s shoes.

“‘Therefore, the rear forces should change their route to search the entire Evelyn area….’”

“…….”

While His Highness the Crown Prince’s words echoed, the viscount blankly tried to accept the current situation.

What is it? When did I get on that kid’s bad side……?

“Ah.”

Wait a minute. A strange light flashed in his young eyes.

The viscount quickly bent down, pretending to retie his bootlaces, and wiped off Jukchangie’s spit.

It was so dark that others couldn’t see it properly, but everything became clear when he checked up close.

-Whinny.

“…….”

Jukchangie also had a small note in his mouth.

However, seeing that he had secretly shot it directly at him, it seemed to be a secret that only he should know.

Standing in the direction of the leafy trees, Devi quickly straightened his posture and unfolded the paper.

The handwriting was a little crooked and cute, as if it wasn’t written by His Highness the Crown Prince.

“‘Since the kidnappers have already scattered, it is better for the forward forces to disperse in a fan shape rather than the current straight line….’”

‘To Viscount Devi Andre.

Don’t worry. Everyone is safe.

I met Prince Yeseo well too.

There have been some things going on, but this must be kept secret.

Not only the soldiers who are there together, but also His Majesty and Prince Boutier must not know.

So you must never come to the cliff.

Please buy us some time. I really beg you. Please.

P.S. If this works out, I’ll arrange a fun meeting with Princess Bakari. As you know, I’m very good at that kind of thing. There’s a reason why I’m called the wild horse of high society [a person who enjoys parties and social events] .

I believe in you. Thank you!

-C. S.’

“…….”

Gulp. His Adam’s apple bobbed loudly. It was a letter from Princess Sarnese.

First, he stuffed the paper into the deepest inside pocket and quickly turned around—

“Eek!”

“……Do you have time to be distracted?”

The veteran of the Grand Rouge, Muriel, was watching him closely.

The reading of His Highness the Crown Prince’s letter seemed to have already finished.

Devi struggled to use the improvisational skills he had displayed during the Great Monster Subjugation to the fullest.

“No, I’m sorry. A small pony followed Charlemagne here, and this child is none other than Princess Sarnese’s beloved horse. I was so happy that I….”

-Whinny.

As the viscount awkwardly stroked his mane, Jukchangie snorted but willingly accepted the touch.

Muriel glanced at the pony and silently turned around.

Phew!

“As you all understand, it seems that His Highness the Crown Prince wants a change of strategy.”

“Yes, Sir Muriel.”

All the troops’ eyes were on her.

He had heard that the Grand Rouge was a group without a separate leader, but everyone was respectful in front of the dignity of the senior knight, who was the eldest.

Muriel was a solemn and calm veteran.

“The imperial family, whom we must protect, is safe, and the prince, who is treated the same as them, is unharmed thanks to the grace of the gods. So, shouldn’t we respect the opinions of those on the scene…?”

At that moment.

-Kwakwakwakwang—!

“Ugh!”

A great disaster poured down from the sky.

The sight was flashing like lightning, and dozens of soldiers fell backward with the shocking ground shaking.

The noise of instinctively drawing spears and swords seemed to tear the eardrums here and there.

Devi hugged Jukchangie and was shocked and shocked again.

Their night sky, far above their heads….

-Kwaaaaaaa!

-Swaaaaaaa…!

“Good heavens…….”

A beam of light in the shape of a giant, heavy pillar was falling vertically on the land of humans.

Everyone’s mouths were torn open at the shocking sight.

Even an ignorant person who had not read a single chapter of the Bible could not say anything else after seeing this.

-Kwakwakwakwa…!

“How, how can that…!”

This was surely the ecstatic blessing or terrible curse of the gods.

No mere human could create such harmony.

The knights looked at each other and began to raise their voices one by one.

Devi desperately craned his neck and looked at where the pillar of light was aiming.

Even in this situation, he couldn’t recklessly draw his sword, thinking, ‘Could it be…’.

“No way…….”

Oh, no!

The pillar of light was being shot towards the edge of the cliff!

-Swaaaaaaa—!

“I take back what I just said. It is truly disrespectful to His Highness the Crown Prince, but I cannot retreat like a coward after seeing something like that!”

Ugh! What are you saying, Sir Muriel?!

“Ordinary soldiers can retreat! The rear forces too. But if there is a knight who wants to go and serve His Highness and the Prince, take up your weapons and follow me!”

“Waaaaaa…!”

As the veteran shouted bravely, the knights who agreed with him raised all kinds of weapons and shouted.

The atmosphere was reversed in an instant.

Meanwhile, Charlemagne turned around and ran towards the direction where his master would be.

Teenager Devi Andre felt suffocated by the great mission that had suddenly rolled into his eyes.

“Let’s go! To serve His Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Yeseo!”

“Let’s go!”

“Yiaaaaa…!”

Oh, no! Princess Sarnese said that was absolutely not allowed!

“Wait a minute! Please listen to me, everyone!”

【……That’s what happened.】

I crossed my arms and stared at the status window.