The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 600: Faux Human Soldiers

"Fools... Are you planning to destroy the kingdom...?"

Even though he could hardly understand the situation, Ansem was able to perceive the recklessness of the actions taken by the crown prince and Magellan.

"We're protecting the kingdom because you couldn't. Destroying it? What are you saying?"

"If you use such monstrosities, you'll be recognized as the 'Enemy of the Continent' at the Sage Council. Then, the world will be against us. The kingdom will turn into a scorched earth!"

"Those are our kingdom's volunteer soldiers, not monsters. They were only enhanced using a drug. It's not that different from using magic."

"What... are you saying?"

"They're just weak individuals who relied on a drug to become demi-humans. Moreover, that drug was developed within the empire. In addition, we have complete control. When it was produced in the empire, it had an infectious ability, but now that's been removed. They're just powerful. Where's the monstrosity in that? They may appear grotesque... but that alone won't classify us as the 'Enemy of the Continent.'"

"Fool... The adventurer guild and the empire are already suspicious of our kingdom harboring demons...! It's only a matter of time before they jump to conclusions!"

"If they don't have evidence, SS-rank adventurers won't come. In that case, we can use those soldiers to drive away everything."

Magellan genuinely believes this. Deciding this from his tone, Ansem gave up on the argument. Magellan doesn't see the situation as problematic the way Ansem does. There's no point in arguing if they can't share the same sense of crisis.

"I'm pleased you understand. Then, over here. We've gathered the people."

With a smile, Magellan showed the way to Ansem.

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A large number of people had gathered in the center of Chantal.

The soldiers who were under siege gathered them. They were told it was Ansem's order via Magellan.

The crown prince's direct troops, wearing black armor, were continuously bringing boxes to the crowd.

"What do you think? We can expect about five thousand with this number. Isn't this the much-awaited reinforcement, Your Highness?"

Magellan and Ansem arrived there.

Magellan walked normally, but Ansem, who had just recovered, could barely walk.

Seeing Ansem, Lisette immediately rushed to him. She was pulled away as soon as Magellan arrived.

"Your Highness!"

A member of the direct troops tried to block her, but Magellan allowed it. Having Lisette by his side wouldn't change anything.

"Lisette..."

"Forgive me, Your Highness... I couldn't do anything..."

"It's alright..."

Saying that, Ansem pulled Lisette closer and embraced her.

Then,

"What happened to Mylene?"

"No... We are on our way to rescue the princess."

The second half was whispered.

An exchange in hushed voices.

Receiving the necessary information, Ansem drew a deep breath, infusing energy into his still powerless body.

Every pinch is a harbinger of a chance.

The situation is terrifying, no doubt.

However, to get him to obey, the enemy has played their trump card.

His sister, the trump card.

If he could just recover that... there's a chance for a reversal.

"Magellan... Tell me... How much power does the crown prince... possess?"

"Those soldiers... we call them 'faux human soldiers,' we have about ten thousand more of them."

At those words, Ansem gritted his teeth.

That meant that a hundred thousand civilians had been sacrificed.

And Magellan announced it as if it was nothing major.

He was no longer the same human being. Ansem recognized that.

Wars do cause tens of thousands of soldiers to be sacrificed. However, sacrificing a hundred thousand mere civilians...

He had never heard of such a thing. It was a much more terrifying deed than that of an enemy country.

"And you think you can defend against the empire and the adventurer guild with that?"

"If we can't, we just need to increase the number. The invasion of the Imperial alliance also had the purpose of securing experimental bodies. Thanks to that, we were able to produce a lot of the drug."

I was also complicit in this.

That thought was enough to drain Ansem's energy.

He could be confident because he believed in himself.

However, he couldn't believe in himself anymore.

No matter how far he went, he fought for the sake of his homeland. However, that homeland was now so rotten that it was impossible to go back.

Being shown that so vividly made him unable to believe in himself.

It was a cruel and inhumane act. Thinking that the man who ordered such a thing shared the same blood as him was enough to make him want to vomit.

Still, Ansem held himself together.

For the sake of his sister.

"Give me some time to think."

"Wasn't your motto to make quick decisions? The enemy army is in front of us. Why do you need to hesitate?"

"Where's the guarantee that after creating the faux human soldiers and annihilating the Imperial Army, those soldiers won't turn against us?"

"Do you doubt us?"

"Of course, I do. Not just for my sake, but... I have a duty to protect the soldiers."

"Then what do you suggest?"

"I won't hesitate to sacrifice my life at this point. I know the crown prince is afraid of me. Do as you like with me. However, send half of the soldiers towards the fortress. That would be more reassuring for you too."

"What do you intend to do if the people rebel?"

"I'll take responsibility and suppress it. Besides, I assume there's some kind of trick with the direct troops too? There's no need to worry."

"I see... Could you hurry, please?"

Following Magellan's words, Ansem ordered Lisette to select the soldiers.

The selection proceeded rapidly, prioritizing the younger ones.

This was the best they could do to buy time.

If Milene understood the situation, she should take advantage of this opportunity.

That was the belief that drove his actions.

And then.

The time came.

A large explosion occurred at a large mansion on the outskirts of the city.

At that moment, Lisette took Ansem away, distancing him from Magellan.

The soldiers and civilians were in turmoil, but Magellan just sighed, and the direct troops weren't even disturbed.

"What a troublesome situation."

Magellan said, shifting his gaze to the right.

There, a blonde woman was running towards them, protected by Ansem's private secret operatives.

"Sister!!"

"Ansem!!"

Ansem's eyes sparkled at the sight of his long-awaited sister.

However,

"It's a touching reunion indeed. However, it's a problem when things don't go as planned."

Saying so, Magellan took out a sphere from his pocket.

The next moment, faux human soldiers descended from the sky.

TL's Notes:

Chapter 600 at last! So Ansem was a major siscon huh....

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