Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Curtains Describing the Battle - (3)

Two days after the official announcement of the death sentence Konrad Windsam—

The open plaza at Windsam Castle is filled with mobs, here to witness Konrad's open execution. Paul was not interested in such a spectacle, and this was only done in response to the strong desire of the people, and for them to vent their anger.

The mob condemned Konrad being led to the execution site. Konrad was still fighting for his life. Bleeding from his head from a rock thrown at him by the mob, he pleads with Paul: he:

"Duke Paul! Please show mercy! Compassion compassion— ”

Konrad pleaded over his life like a madman, with a crazy look in his eyes. Otto ignored all of that and told Paul:

"Your Majesty, the preparations are done."

"Good, continue with the execution!"

On Paul's orders, a burly soldier assigned as the executioner walks onto the stage, which creaks due to his weight. He then stood at the designated spot and unsheathed his sword. The sharp blade glistened in the sunlight.

The next moment, the restless crowd became silent, and only Konrad's delirious voice echoed in the square. The mob looked nervously at the sword slowly raised by the soldier with bated breath. After a short pause, he swung down hard. Konrad's head fell into the bucket with a thud. The plaza then exploded into cheers.

"Otto, take care of the rest."

"Yes sir!"

Paul looked at Konrad's frightened face, and left the execution ground at a quick pace. The cheers continued to echo for a long time.

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After sweeping away the remains of the enemy, the Autonomous Cavalry Regiment headed to Windsam Castle. The faces of the soldiers were extremely excited due to their victory over the Crimson Knights, and they chatted about how they would use the bonus and swallow that feeling.

Only one gloomy face.

"Sigh…"

(How many times is that.).

To Claudia's right, Olivia whose eyes seemed hollow stroked the back of her dark horse weakly. The horse might worry about his master, and neigh a few times to cheer him up.

"Thank you, but you don't have to worry. Comet is a good boy. Here, I'll give you something nice as a gift."

(Horse name Olivia)

After saying that, Olivia took out a cake from her bag.

(When did he name his horse!? And he wants to give her a cake!?)

Claudia looked at Olivia kissing the cake with a happy face, and decided to explain everything for the future.

"Major, sorry for being so outspoken ... But this horse— Comet may not eat cake."

"That's not true."

Olivia denied it.

“... If you really want to feed him, how about giving him potatoes?”

"But biscuits taste much better than potatoes.”

Olivia complained how the potato was unappetizing, and put the cake near Comet's mouth. Ashton who was riding beside them looked at Olivia with a strange face, probably feeling the same way as Claudia.

the horse ate the cake without hesitation.

(What's with this dark horse!?)

The comet that ate the cake happily made Claudia open her eyes wide in surprise. He was not very knowledgeable about horses, but they would usually sniff out food before deciding to eat it. But Comet did not hesitate at all when eating the cake.

Olivia and the dark horse looked at each other with their dark eyes. Instead of being a warming sight, it felt a little creepy.

"Not good .. I'm sidetracked."

Ignoring Comet for now, Claudia went to the main topic, asking the restless Olivia:

"Major, it's time you told me why you feel so sad. Is it hard for you to tell me?"

Olivia shook her head steadily.

“Please tell me then. It's the deputy's responsibility to support you, Major. "

"All right then.. You see, Rosenmary finally ran away, right? Even though I boasted that I would tear him apart ..."

Olivia said slowly after a long pause.

"It's so thick."

Claudia recalled the events of that day.

As Claudia rushed to Olivia's side, she held the blood-stained black sword with one hand, and looked up at the sky sadly.

They had swept away the remains of the enemy, but still did not find Rosenmary.

"So I screwed it up."

Olivia shook her head agitatedly and then held her head in agitation. It might be disrespectful to say this, but Olivia was unreasonable.

"What do you mean by screwing up? Commander Rosenmary may have escaped, but Major, you hurt her badly, right? ”

“But I didn't kill him.”

Olivia looked sad, this was the first time Claudia had seen her look so upset. She is confused as to why Olivia is so fixated on the fact that she did not kill Rosenmary. Ashton seemed interested in their conversation, and directed his gaze toward them from time to time.

"Although so, we still win the victory, clean up the remnants of the enemy, and restore our land. There's no reason for you to be angry, Major ... "

"But what if Brigadier McFishFace stops me from entering the library because I didn't kill Rosenmary?”

Claudia was stunned for a moment when Olivia said that, but quickly understood the reason Olivia was so sad.

Olivia misunderstands that failing to kill Rosenmary means she won't get permission to visit the library. Claudia finally finds the reason behind her grief, restrains her laughter and comforts Olivia: the:

"Don't worry, Major. Your countless exploits match the fairy tale of dia—"

"Him?"

“Ahem! Anyway, I'm sure Brigadier McFishFace will gladly guarantee you after knowing the benefits of Major's war."

"REally…? Even though I didn't kill Miss Rosenmary?"

Olivia looked at Claudia with her dark eyes filled with expectation, as if she was grasping at straws. This was the first time she looked so meek, like a neighbor girl.

(Idiom again. Try to find reasons to feel hopeful in a bad situation.)

"really. If Brigadier McFishFace dares to shake his head—"

Neinhart's uncomfortable smile flashed across Claudia's mind.

"If he shakes his head?”

Olivia gulped nervously.

"Then I'll make him nod, even if I have to threaten him."

Claudia punched him in the chest confidently, telling Olivia to hand him over to him. If she dared to reject him, Claudia would make him agree even if she had to give him a headlock. He would not care about insubordination in this matter.

"Thank you!? Really !? ”

Olivia who was riding on the Comet leaned over her body, almost banging her forehead against Claudia's forehead. It was clear that Olivia could not hold back her happiness.

“K-You're too close! Of course I mean it, a knight never retracted his words. By the way, this will depend on the situation, but we should be able to take a vacation. Why don't we go back to the capital together?"

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...To Be Continue's...

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