The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 48

"…one . ”

It was Elena's last countdown.

Jubugs.

Carlisle stepped forward where the blade of the knight pointed at her Elena. It was close enough to be within striking distance, and the knight was surprised that his sword that was previously aimed at Elena was now pointing at the crown prince himself. Elena's instinct told her to immediately unsheathed the sword, but at that moment her body froze.

The knight panicked and trembled as Carlisle approached and looked at him indifferently.

"Surge . ”

The knight had to stagger backwards. There was an overbearing sense of authority that he did not dare to challenge.

Carlisle defiantly walked straight towards the Flower Bridge. The knight standing at the side suddenly realized the meaning of his indifferent gaze. Carlisle did not care about his behavior at all.

The knight retreated step by step until he completely retreated to the wall, completely overwhelmed. By Prince Carlisle and .. unknown knight in strange armor.

Elena looked coldly at the trembling man, then walked past him and followed the prince. The crowd they left behind was silent, a scene clearly imprinted in their minds.

Carlisle confirmed that it was Elena who caught him and spoke to him in a soft voice.

“... You always surprise me. ”

Maybe it's natural. He already knew that Elena was a good sword lady, but it was the first time he had seen her act as a knight. Right now Elena was a completely different entity, from what she was wearing, to the way she spoke and the way she stood. As Elena wore black armor she became a knight of her past life.

He stared at Carlisle's back as he walked a step ahead of him.

"Your highness . The blade could be your neck. ”

As he spoke, he recalled the scene. If the knight tried to move his sword a little earlier, Elena would cut off his arm. Carlisle had no idea how nervous he was, and he could not help but oppose him.

"…It's dangerous . ”

Carlisle continued to advance non-stop.

“I'm not dead yet, so don't worry. ”

"… Don't be too sure. ”

Elena swallowed the words that she could not say on her own.

'You died in your last life. '

Although she did not witness Carlisle's death, she experienced the world after his disappearance. His family was destroyed and the Ruford Empire had changed. That's all Elena doesn't want.

Carlisle raised his right arm towards her.

“Didn't you read fairy tales when you were a kid? Monster .... wasn't killed that easily. ”

Elena had not seen him since the night he saved her, but she remembered that Carlisle's weapon turned into something scaly, black, and terrifying. Rather than monsters, it seemed more like a reptile.

Elena answered briefly.

“Maybe it's not easy to kill you, but that doesn't mean you have two lives. ”

"I'm afraid I can't hear your words. ”

Carlisle chuckled at Elena's non-bending attitude. After a short pause, Carlisle spoke again.

"Are you really intending to kill the knight? From what he was wearing, it seemed like he belonged to the Second Order of the Imperial Family. It is led by House Anita, from which the Queen's biological father came. ”

It sounded like he would be in a worse situation if he killed that knight. His funny tone made him even more angry.

"… Should I go back and kill him?"

For the first time, Carlisle laughed out loud on the street. He did not understand what was funny, but his shoulders trembled and he looked completely amused. He turned to look at Elena.

"From one to ten, there's nothing you can't do. ”

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Currently, there was a huge celebration happening in the middle of the Flower Bridge. Only a select few were allowed to enter this area guarded by the Knight Anita. Some were ordinary people who won recognition through lotteries, but most of those present were nobles. There was no chance in a class of society that nobles and commoners would mingle and enjoy the festival together.

Therefore, the area was divided between the outside and the inside of the Flower Bridge. The outside area was filled with ordinary people, while the atmosphere on the deck had a more relaxed view with classical music flowing in the air. Elena was unhappy with the aristocratic culture, but the fewer people on the bridge, the slower it would collapse.

"Your Majesty, please come here. ”

A man who seemed to be in charge of the festival approached Carlisle. Zenard, who was slightly behind, caught up with them. Not all of Carlisle's guards were allowed in; only Carlisle, Zenard, and Elena were here. Carlisle was about to follow the man as Elena, who stood behind him quietly until now, spoke in a deep voice.

"I'm sorry, Your Honor, but I think I dropped something on my way here. I'll look around for a while and follow you later. ”

Of course it's a lie. He didn't think he would let it separate from him, but he had to check the foundation of the Flower Bridge. When she told him that she was going to be her bodyguard, she requested that he not stray from her side, but she prepared an excuse just in case.

"What are you talking about … ?!"

Zenard yelled at him with great dislike, not knowing his identity, before Carlisle cut him off.

"Go and then come back. ”

Carlisle looked at Zenard calmly for a moment, but there was no reason for Elena to pay any more attention. He nodded directly, then dashed towards the head of the Flower Bridge before Carlisle could say anything more. Since the main festival is located in the middle of the deck, aristocratic festival goers cannot see both ends of the bridge. Construction is complete, but the public has not been allowed to cross the bridge.

He touched and examined the fence decorated with roses with his hands and eyes. If the construction is done poorly, there should be a gap in the pole or some other proof of weakness.

But somehow ...everything seems fine.

He stomped his feet hard a few times. He had no experience as a bridge master, but the bridge seemed too sturdy to be an ugly construction.

"I have to find the evidence quickly …"

He wanted to drag Carlisle off the bridge, but if he insisted on the evidence, the only evidence was knowledge of the future. He had to find something more convincing.

The best option was for Carlisle to never appear on Flower Bridge in the first place, but it had already failed. The second option was to quickly find evidence so he could evacuate Carlisle and the people on the bridge. He stood in place for a moment, trying to capture those grim memories.

"Who is who .. oh, yes!"

Casey House. The noble house that amassed an unfair advantage in the construction of the bridge. The house used to have a lineage of emperors, but their names have been widely condemned after death and injuries from the collapse of the bridge.

It seemed like he had found the missing piece of the puzzle, and he was confident he could find the proof as well. House worker Casey could be witness to suspicious working conditions.

"Should I get off the bridge first?"

There may still be some workers there. If he met them, he might find a clue. Time was limited, and once Elena decided, she moved as fast as the wind.

Tadadadag!

He rushed away from the center of the festival towards the desolate belly of the bridge. The merry people laughed and chatted in ignorance, while Elena immediately sped up her pace.

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The dark night.

Unlike the colorful lights of the festival on the deck, the bottom of the bridge is a gloomy gloom. Elena was disappointed as she watched the calm flow of the river.

"…Who are you?"

Although the bridge was completed, the workers could not yet be pulled; they should have been around until the official opening of the Flower Bridge. He clearly remembered having heard such a story in his previous life. Workers have fought to the end to prevent poor construction. He had a feeling that his memory was a little different from what he knew, but he could not determine what it was.

That's when something caught his attention.

'What is that?'

Something was attached to the pier that supported the bridge. A closer look reveals what it is.

'… Explosives!'

Not one or two. There are many of them in every big pier. He could not help but stare at her in a moment of confusion. In his past life it was reported that the bridge had collapsed due to poor construction by House Casey. And it was for that reason that Casey House was completely destroyed. That meant…

"Is that a trick?"

If his memories were correct, the Imperial Household had invested a large sum of money to build the Flower Bridge, and it was unofficial that Prince Carlisle was here. Someone must have planted a trap to undermine the authority of the Imperial Family or to destroy the Casey family.

'…Who the hell!'

However, his mind did not last long.

Mysterious black masked men appeared one by one under the dark bridge. He quietly approached them, his ears catching their conversation.

"We've put up some bombs, but we're still short. We need to install half the amount more to destroy the bridge completely. ”

"Good . Let's hurry up and finish it. ”

They began installing more explosives with trained movements, riding on ropes connecting each pier. Dark rivers descended beneath them, but they showed no signs of fear. He slowly picked up the arrow he was wearing behind his back.

'… Do they know who wants to destroy this bridge?'

He needed to find out who hired them, but first he had to prevent the bridge from collapsing. Elena continued to aim her arrows.

Pisyung! Pisyuyaung!

Arrows flew from the arrows one by one. The mysterious figures shouted as the attacks suddenly flowed.

"Enemy!"

"Revelation!"

He could see dozens of strange men moving through the darkness. Elena's arrow flew in only one direction, and she hid the body behind the pillar to protect her body as much as possible.

The men were unusual, but Elena was also unusual. At the slightest exposure from the male, Elena's arrow would sing in the air. The men judged that his attacks would be endless if they stayed hidden like this. Some had to sacrifice themselves, but in the end nothing had changed unless he was taken out.

Shit! Shit! Shit!

He saw an accusation coming towards him, but he shot first against those who were still attaching explosives. It is vital that he protects the bridge from destruction. He shot all the men with explosives, then fired his arrows at those approaching, but failed to hit them all.

Finally, dozens of men surrounded him. Their swords glittered dangerously under the moonlight.

"Who are you?"

“That's my question for you. ”

One of the men mocked him.

"You will die without dignity for ambushing us. ”

Since the enemy was at close range, Elena did not need her arrow anymore. He threw it on the ground and drew his sword from his waist. It had been a long time since he had found himself in such a situation.

"Well, is it time for me to have some fun now?"

The men did not see Elena's mouth that formed a smile under her helmet.