The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 243: True Nature

Get out of my way!

Mia shouted so and blew away all the soldiers who were blocking their path.

Using that chance, Finne and the others ran through the opening she created but the soldiers steadily showed up to keep them from advancing.

They managed to reach the middle floors but the number of soldiers kept increasing as they advanced.

Theres no end to them at all!

They must be focusing their forces on us.

That seems to be the case.

Finne nods to Mitsubas words.

In that case, there are two possibilities.

Either all the possible hostages were already in the enemys hand or that they all managed to safely escape.

Finne thinks that it is the latter. With Al moving behind the scenes its hard to imagine the others falling to the enemys hand.

If that is the case, they must have escaped to the throne room already.

The problem is the timing.

At first, Al was evacuating the possible hostages at the same time. That way, the enemy will have to disperse their forces. However, Finnes group was delayed.

There were more enemies in the inner palace than they expected and they had a hard time breaking through.

Due to that, they are now the target of the enemys concentrated assault.

Bitterly thinking that she could have done better, Finne looks at Mias complexion.

She still looks fine but its not like she isnt tired.

If the enemy keeps using their number like this, they will eventually get overwhelmed soon.

I must do something.

Finne began to impatiently think so as they arrived at a crossroads.

At that time, Mia suddenly turned around.

Then.

Get back!

Mia pushes Finne into the intersecting corridor and shields Mitsuba behind her.

Then, a blade of wind flew through the place where Finne was standing and shattered the wall behind them.

Ara Aradont move around so much. If you move I cant kill you right?

It was Zandra who appeared in front of them.

There were many mages behind her as well.

I can tell just by looking at you! You are the daughter of the consort we met earlier right!? Your eyes look exactly the same!

While saying so, Mia positioned herself in the middle of the corridor

Although she had to push Finne to safety, she is now separated from her.

It is now impossible to join up with her without defeating Zandra first.

Zandra is a user of forbidden art! Be careful!

Be careful? You think that I am someone you can defeat as long as you are careful?..you look down on me too much.

Saying so, Zandra stomped the floor with her right foot.

With that as a trigger, countless shadows appeared from Zandras feet and headed toward Mia by traveling on the surface of the walls and floor.

I have never seen such a spell before!? It looks so disgusting!

While saying so, Mia shoots the approaching shadows.

Seeing that, Zandra smiles.

Naive.

The shadows didnt only head for Mia.

They are also traveling on the wall toward Finne.

Zandra has a triumphant expression on her face but Mia shoots arrows at the shadows that are heading toward Finne without even looking at them.

The arrow she shot accurately destroyed all the shadows.

It seems that the only naive thing here is your eyes though?

..Dont get ahead of yourself! Know how rude it is for a mere escort to stand in my way!

Saying so, Zandra creates a sphere of light in her right hand.

Feeling an unpleasant premonition from that sphere, Mia immediately covered Mitsuba and the others the moment Zandra threw it at them.

The sphere of light slowly advances toward them while gradually becoming larger.

Its speed is not a big deal. The problem was its nature.

The sphere of light instantly turns the walls and floor it touches into dust.

She has never heard of a spell that turns everything it touches into dust but she cant deny its existence since it currently exists in front of her.

It seems I can expect such a thing from a forbidden art user huh!

Mia makes Mitsubas group fall back.

On the other hand, Finne was left behind.

After leaving behind a trail of destruction on the aisle, the sphere of light disappeared at the dead-end.

The spell didnt cause any physical damage to them but the distance between them and Finne was widened.

Thinking that the situation has grown worse, Mia readies her bow.

Zandra stood at the middle of the crossroads. She is in the position between Mia and Finne.

Now, which one should I pick?

Zandra-sama. Please do not harm the Blau Mowe. She has great worth as our hostage.

They were worried that the riled up Zandra would get carried away and kill Finne.

Surprisingly, Zandra obediently nodded to that request.

I know. She is worth a lot against the Emperor after all.

Thank you for your understanding. His Highness Gordon will be pleased.

The soldier bowed.

In response, Zandra waved her left hand without saying anything.

Then, the soldiers head dropped to the floor after it was cut off by a wind blade.

Hmph! Who cares about Gordon! Taking hostage? Capturing her? I wont settle with just a half baked method! Everything was because of you! Finne von Kleinert! It was because you who have the title of the Blau Mowe started cooperating with Leonard and Arnold that they started to get full of themselves! Because of that, I had to live through that awful experience! I cant calm down unless I get to toss your lifeless head at them!!

With that rage, Zandra turned her back on Mia.

Mia shot an arrow toward her back that was full of openings but it was blocked by the barrier created by the mages under Zandras command.

You people sure are troublesome!!

Mia shoots a full power arrow at her and easily breaks the barrier but Zandra knocks it down with a whip.

She could do that because the arrow was slowed down enough by the barrier.

ARGH! So annoying!!

Judging that she cant let this situation go on like this, Mia decided to focus on defeating the mages that set up the barrier.

However, using that time, Zandra approaches Finne.

Seeing that, Finne shouted.

Mia-san! Please take care of Mitsuba-sama!!

Finne-sama!?

I will be okay! I have a plan! Please believe in me!

Saying so, Finne turned back and started running.

Seeing that, Zandra slowly follows after her.

After all, she knows that Finne alone can not escape from her.

Like she was hunting an animal, Zandra occasionally shot magic at Finne while slowly chasing her down.

Cmon Cmon! You will die if you dont run faster you know!?

Kuh..!

Finne was blown away a little and fell down by the aftershock from the magic but she endures the pain and continues to run.

The place she arrived at was Als room.

Haa Haaa

Ara Ara, what were you thinking running into Arnolds room? Is there any gimmick hidden in this room or something?

Zandra mocks her and enters the room with a smile.

Then, she sweeps her eyes at the interior before she begins to laugh.

AhHaHaHa!! You ran here because you expected Arnold to help you!? That Dull Prince!? If you dont know, I will tell you, besides his cunning, he is no hero you know? Those kinds of qualities were all sucked up by Leonard long ago! Hes just a powerless coward! Thats Arnolds true nature! You made a mistake thinking that he would help you in this situation!

You do not understand Al-sama at all..

And you want to say that you understand? Dont make me laugh! If hes someone who can overcome this situation then he wouldnt still be called the Dull Prince after all these years! If you planned to rely on Arnold then just accept your fate and die! You would be satisfied too if you die here right! You picked the wrong man to rely on! Accept your foolishness and die!

Saying so, Zandra creates a wind blade inside her hand.

On the other hand, Finne fearlessly stares at her.

She deliberately took the risk of separating herself from Mia to create this situation.

Zandra who prioritizes her emotions first will not let anyone else deal with Finne. Finne knew that she has that kind of personality. After all, she was always listening to Als analysis at his side.

Thats why she bet on the possibility that Zandra would chase after her alone.

And her bet paid off.

Finnes job ended when she successfully created this situation.

Thats why she muttered this word.

-please.

What? Are you trying to ask for mercy now? You are still afraid of dying huh!

Zandra misunderstands her word and begins to laugh.

However, what she did not notice was that a man in a grey robe has appeared behind her.