21st Century Archmage

Chapter 193: The Appearance of Aidol

Translator: Lei

Proofreader: Enigami

“Whats with the sudden imperial mandate?”

“What in the world are we supposed to do here?”

The Laviter Skyknights who had been assembled to attack Nerman were still in shock after the significant blow Kyre dealt them by crossing the border. Kyre and the Nerman Skyknights made light work of the Empires Skyknights with a force several times smaller than the Empires. It was said in secret among the imperial troops that Kyre was an invincible knight. The rumor spread throughout the entire army, stemming from the soldiers and knights that were captured as soldiers and returned to the Empire.

As a result of their repeated losses, the Laviter Skyknights were in a state of dejection. But then, they were issued a sudden imperial mandate and made to gather on some nameless hill in the middle of nowhere.

“Have you heard the rumor?”

“Which rumor?”

“The one about the Yukane and Baerkain Kingdom Skyknights getting dragged off to somewhere and not having come back yet.”

“Ive heard of it, but what does it have to do with us?”

“Of course it has to do with us. We could also disappear into thin air just like them.”

“Pshaw, as if His Majesty the Emperor would do that to us. Why would he? Thats utter hogwash.”

Quite a lot of time had already passed since they arrived, so the Skyknights were scattered around the clearing, engaging in idle talk. They exchanged the most recent information theyd heard and tried to figure out why they had been gathered here today. However, everyone knew the same things. In addition to the regular territories, the entire army had been locked down. Since they werent allowed to move without imperial command, the Skyknights hadnt been able to go out on a single patrol flight.

“But isnt it about time for someone to show up?”

The ten Imperial Guard Skyknights who had appeared to relay the mandate were standing stock-still at the front of the clearing with their helmets on.

“This cant all be to tell us to return to our original stations, right?”

“I dont think so, no. His Majesty isnt that kind of person.”

Once he started something, Emperor Hadveria would see it to the end. The Skyknights were well aware of that side of the Emperors personality.

Kaaaauuuuuuu! Kuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

While the Skyknights were whispering to each other, they heard the cries of their wyverns at the foot of the hill.

“Wh-Whats going on?”