Chapter 382: Encounter of Two Heroes (10)
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Our forces, the La Spezia-Habsburg alliance soon made our way to Genova.
No one knew that La Spezia had betrayed the kingdom yet. When a fleet arrived with the flags of Sardinia and the Medici family, the people of Genova didn’t even consider the fleet as a threat. We quickly entered the port with a countless stream of questions bombarding us through the communication orb.
– What is the matter? Why have you already returned? Did something happen with our allies?
“Hurry and open the floodgates. This is an order from His Highness the Grand Duke. Our forces got caught up in Poseidon’s Wrath. Inform the mayor of Genova that the plan to assist La Spezia has failed!”
– Impossible…… No, I understand. But I need a direct order from His Highness the Grand Duke to open the floodgates. I apologize, but…….
“Did you call for me?”
I stepped forward. We utilized the mages beforehand to cast an illusion spell on me. Since mimicking his voice was also needed, we sliced open the Grand Duke’s throat to check his vocal cords. This much was fine. There would probably be no difference if we tampered with his throat after having already decapitated him.
“It is as the officer reported, gatekeeper. Hurry and open the gates so that I can allow my exhausted men to rest.”