"Such a mighty city will soon bear the flag of the Empire."
Across the abyss, heavy breathing emanated from beneath the steel faceplate.
The chief of the King's Blade looked up at the towering city walls and towers on the "opposite shore," filled with immense pride.
If anyone on the British side was not too saddened by the Iron Duke's death, it would be this Sir Smith.
After all, the original Iron Duke was still young. Although he was the Iron Duke's second heir, ahead of him was the even younger Sir Geoffrey. Under normal circumstances, his succession would never be realized in this lifetime.
But now, not only had the Iron Duke fallen, but the first heir, the Chief of the King's Shield, Sir Geoffrey, also perished. Therefore, he was rightfully the successor to the Iron Duke. As long as they won this battle, he could rise from a little-known noble to join the ranks of the most esteemed in the British Empire.
