Part 34: This time, they mean war

Again, apologies on the lateness of this. I'm going to try and get a second update to you all as soon as I can this week.

Chapter 33 - This time, they mean war



"Well, let's follow Shu's advice and get some rest. I think Pilika missed you a lot when you were gone, Riou."



"Hey... Riou... umm... Goodnight."



"Particularly Kiba and his son are more loyal to the King than me. It could even mean the entire State strategy is in danger."

"I've got a plan to handle that."

"Hmm. You've really planned it all out. How did you get so wise?"



Yes, this is an "oh shit" moment.

"So you really were a strategist for the Scarlet Moon Empire along with Mathiu Silverburg... Why are you here?"

"We're forgotten in times of peace. It's only when war looms that people remember we exist."



"................................"





"'Seems to?' Has it been occupied?"

"I know now, but if they can occupy it before we receive our next report, they are a formidable enemy indeed."

"So it's not Solon Jhee after all. It's the Third Company, General Kiba and his son."

"You can't open a lock unless you know the combination. Hey Riou, Shall we go check things out?"

"What are you saying, Viktor! You can't have Lord Riou do such a dangerous thing...."

"C'mon, it's okay I tell you. I'll be with him. It'll be like a stroll in the park. Besides, Riou needs a break."



Hooray for Viki!



"Okay, that's the spirit. If it gets dangerous, leave it to me. So, which way should we go? Hey, what the hell is that?"



"But that means... our lives are..."

"The people of Muse were all devoured by a monster..."

"Nothing but silly rumors! I, Kiba, promise in the name of King Agares that no such thing has happened."



"Lord Riou?"

"Uh oh. Did they spot you?"





"He's at our capital, L'Renouille. ( FRANCE!! ) The wedding between him and Jillia Blight should be taking place right about now........Lord Riou, you defeated me at Two River, but next time I'll be ready. Well, excuse me for now. We're also busy preparing for battle you know."

"So it's Kiba and Klaus, eh. But about Jowy..... Well, anyway, let's head back. Those guys mean business. We've got to be ready for them."





"Of course, he had me to protect him. But anyway, we learned who the enemy general is... It's Kiba and his son, Klaus."

"It's the 3rd Company of the Highland Army. But from their numbers, it looks like part of the 4th Company is with them too."

"They can do whatever they like. If they attack from the front, we'll meet them at the front. We'll show them that the number of generals as well as the quality of the soldiers has changed from before."

"Now we can finally fight a decent battle."

"So you've got no strategy this time?"

"Are you worried, Viktor? We don't need a strategy for this battle. Lord Riou, please give the signal for our forces to deploy."



Strategy Battle #6





"The State Army's bad habit has shown itself."

"Without help from Two River, we can't match Kiba's strength..."

"..................................... This is no time to attack Ridley. We need a strategy to weaken Kiba. Everyone get some rest. The rest is my job. Lord Riou, you should get some rest too."



"C'mon perk up! In war, it's the last one standing who wins. Well, see ya later."



"Yes... I will have him as my husband."

"In that case... You have my permission."

"Princess Jillia, this way please... The 'Knight's Oath' is something between the Knight, his King and a witness only."

"Yes......"

"Ha......................"

"I hereby recognize you, Jowy Atreides, as a Knight in the service of the Highland Kingdom."

"I, Jowy Atreides swear eternal fealty to King Agares Blight of Highland and I seal this oath with my blood."



"As witness, I recognize the 'Wine of Fealty.' It's taste is good....."



"Take my blood as proof of my loyalty."

"Knight Jowy Atreides, just as your blood is added to my own, so too are you added to the lifeblood of the Highland Army. Now as loyal knight in service of the Highland Kingdom and the Blight Royal Family, I ask you to... to......."



"Call the King'd physician!"

"He... Hee................ HEE HEE HEE HA HA HA!!!"

"You... this is poison.......... So... so you were planning.... But... But how....."

"Yes, it was difficult. You're a hard man to reach. You don't take even a sip of water without having it tasted first. But now I've finally managed to rid myself of the last weight around my neck."

"Y... you would..... kill your father.... with your.... own hands............?"

"Ha!!! You old fool!!! How dare you call yourself 'father?' You couldn't protect your own wife! You're a coward who made peace with a country of dogs!!!"

"Wh... What are you saying........"

"Who did nothing when my mother and I were callously dishonored!!! Who was trembling on the throne when we were finally saved by the imperial guards!!!!!!!!! ...............This is your punishment, old man. Your sentence is death. All that remains is to wipe the unclean ones off this planet. This world must be cleansed..."

"S.... Stop it..... What about... Sara............."

"You! You have no right to utter that name. Well done, Jowy Atreides. So... you were the last knight to swear allegiance to Agares! Hoo hoo hoo ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!!"



"That was a brilliant idea. Drinking antitoxin daily and then poisoning your own blood...."



"It's useless... His breathing should have already stopped."

"B... brother!!! You didn't...!!"

"Why do you cry, Jillia? That person wasn't your father!!! Hoo hoo hoo ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!"



Next Time: Chapter 34 - The Mad King