Published at 18th of July 2022 1:30 am

Volume 2, Chapter 4 - Avdocha the Convicted, Part 12-19

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Part 12

Anya, who was mixed into the crowd, noticed something uniqe and her eyes widened while her thoughts went rambling on.

- That guy-!

The ‘Silver Knight’ who successfully controlled the Necromancia-

The one who has potential to become Milgauss' enemy in the future-

This guy not only came into the church as a negotiator but he also revealed his own name.

"The student’s Council’s representative for General Affairs-Ash Blake is it...? I’ll remember your name."

Even when out of nowhere she was caught in Avdocha's terrorist act, which caused her to fall into despair, but it was also a blessing in disguise because now she knew Ash’s name without putting in any effort. The only thing is, she had to leave this church alive, otherwise there was no meaning behind this. Not only each time the bell rings, they will kill a hostage… Veronica was also outside aiming the Silvanus' main cannon here.

So the first task is to get out of this dangerous place alive. Once any event that is not expected by Avdocha happens it's simple for her to escape. In order to grasp this opportunity she must make herself ready......

"Chaa... ♪"

The thing was… Anya was now carrying a baby.

––She's the ‘Ironblood Valkyrie’. If desperate enough she wouldn't hesitate to use the Silvanus' main cannon and turn this whole church together with the hostages into ashes. After hearing Ash’s announcement the mother, now laying beside her, was so scared that she lost consciousness.

Fortunately Anya had good reflexes and she managed to grab the baby, and narrowly avoided the disaster of the baby bursting into tears. The problem now was that the situation was still at a critical point.

"What can I do......"

After Anya muttered with a sigh, her chest suddenly felt numb and almost straightened her body.

It turned out that the baby stretched its arms to reach out and touched Anya's breast.

––M-My breast. Even Milgauss-sama had never touched them before!

The baby is probably hungry and wants to drink milk. Anya naturally couldn't produce any milk, and the baby's mother was still unconscious.

- What is your mom doing! How could this be possible just because she lived in the peaceful days for too long!

At the same time Anya was cursing in the bottom of her heart, the baby started to fondle her breast. All of a sudden it squeezed it with its hands, and the next moment it rubbed them with its face. Compare to its mother’s breasts Anya’s were a lot smaller. Maybe the baby is troubled with the difference between the two?

Finally, through the clothing, the baby actually bit Anya’s nipples.

"...... Ah!"

Under the strange sensation… Anya let out a weird noise. That caused her to blush with shame.

"Don’t you dare ask for too much!"

Anya quietly scolded it and forces the baby away from her chest.

Unexpectedly, the baby turned sour...

"Woo Woo ... hick… ... Waaaaaa!"

It suddenly burst into tears. Anya looks ashed, even when she tried to please the baby, but it was a complete failure. She couldn't be blamed for this because she had never taken care of a child

- Damn...... if Avdocha......

However, in only five seconds, Anya’s worries become reality.

"So noisy...... Can’t a mother of the Knight country discipline her child properly?"

Anya, still hidden in the crowd, felt her whole body stiffening instantly.

"Since it's too noisy… why don’t you release the women and children?"

The boy named Ash steps forward to help, but Avdocha just laughed him off.

"How can I? Moreover. The first bell is going to ring soon. I have been always punctual; so let’s just choose the baby as a sacrifice."

"Are you kidding? Are you even human? It is just an innocent baby!"

"Do you think there is time to care about the age of every opponent on the battlefield? If you are careless, it isn't surprising, there will be a day that you will be killed by a five year old kid!"

"Even if it is like that––”

As if to prevent Ash from saying anything the basilisk gave a ferocious deep rumbling growl.

"Grrrr......"

Once Avdocha heard the growl she laughs, and as if answering back…

"Hmm. Is it so…."

"What's so funny?"

"Hehe... It says that baby is just enough to wet the teeth. Well then… Bring me the mother and her child!"

After Avdocha gave the order two masks soldiers immediately took action.

––I-It can’t be! Anya was horrified.

Avdocha actually wanted to feed the winged lizard with her and the baby......

One step, two steps. The soldiers moved through the crowd and were coming nearer. Since their expressions couldn't be seen under the mask, many people shuddered.

“Uuu..."[8] The crowd moaned. Anya was scared and begins to shed tears. Even though Anya has cheated death a few times, and was a veteran, she still couldn't withstand Avdocha's heavy pressure and her mind instantly turned blank. The soldiers were now closer.

"I can’t be saved anymore...!"

Just when Anya gave up hope––

"Hold on!"

A loud voice echoed in the church and someone came forward to stand in front of Anya. The first thing that emerged in Anya’s eyes was a dazzling golden hair. The person in the dragon riding academy’s uniform protected Anya and the baby and declared to Avdocha:

"I am Lautreamont Royal Knight’s family fourth Princes-Silvia. I request, as a member of the royal family, for you to immediately release the mother and her child!"

Part 13

The voice in the church, through the magic communicator in Max’s hand, was heard in the airship Silvanus' navigation room

『 "I am Lautreamont Royal Knight’s family fourth Princes-Silvia. I request as a member of the royal family for you to immediately release the mother and its child!"』

The moment Silvia exposed her own identity… Max became dumbstruck.

"What the hell is Her Royal Highness doing...?!"

Isn't she inverting the root and branch[9]? As a result, it was essentially giving Avdocha the trump card.

"Hmph. That idiot..."

Veronica muttered, but she didn't show an unhappy expression. On the other hand, it looks like she was smiling.

Part 14

"That's our country’s Princess for you!" Silvia, who took the initiative to expose her own name, of course surprised Ash. Though in his heart he had other thoughts.

Because in this case, in order to save the mother and her child, unless Silvia came forward, there would be no other way.

"Hmm... Why bother? If you had kept quiet… Then you might not have been noticed."

Avdocha controlled the basilisk’s reins and approached Silvia.

"I-I am a Princess! How can I sit quietly and watch my people be killed!"

"Hehe...... How appealing, but how come your body is shaking like that?"

"This is because my fighting spirit is trembling!"

Even when she verbally didn't admit defeat, Ash could see that Silvia is obviously trying to be brave.

"Is that so. Let me see how brave you are?"

Avdocha's face gave a dark smile while her hand stretched out signaling her underlings to act. The underling pulled out a shamshir and respectfully handed it to Avdocha.

"Stop!"

Ash wanted to rush out to protect Sylvia, but was stopped by Avdocha’s underlings and is held from behind.

"You idiots! Let me go!"

No matter how hard Ash struggled, the soldiers didn't give the slightest stir. Even the 'School’s number one problem child' was no match for a veteran soldier.

"Hehe...... You have good luck because your location is just right at the VIP’s seat.”

Avdocha said that with a grin, and rode her basilisk as it slowly moved forward. The distance to Silvia gradually shortened. Finally, in front of Silvia, the basilisk used its tongue to lick at Silva’s face.

"...Eww!" Even Silvia could barely hold back her screams.

Though apparently she has long been scared out of her wits.

“Look this way Silvia!” Avodcha gave a thunderous shout.

Perhaps she was already prepared as Silvia opened her arms to both sides and made a declaration:

"To die like a knight...... is what I wish for!"

"I admire your guts!"

Avdocha lifted the shamshir.

"Stop––!"

Ash’s scream couldn't stop the merciless blade.

-Shaa! As the blade passed through the air. Killed... Silvia was killed.

Ash lost hope.

Part 15

"...?"

Silvia was still standing. There was no blood on her body. The incredible thing was… Silvia did not even feel the pain. The next moment–– Silvia found out that the tight uniform was no longer binding her. Pieces of clothes like snowflakes were dancing in the air. Silvia felt seriously humiliated.

"...Why is it always like this!"

Avdocha didn’t slash at Silva’s flesh nor bones–– but... .

Only her clothes, like an apple skin, were peeled off, and her almost naked body lay exposed. Coincidentally. The same thing was recently done by Veronica. Her body, which was only covered with some clothes and underwear fragments, displays an almost naked type of half-nakedness. Silvia covers her chest with both hands, squatted in place and huddled into a ball. She knew Avdocha's sight was focused right on her bare skin.

"Princess! Didn't you desire to die like a knight? Where is your previous pride? You have just been exposed naked to the public, yet you change back to what ordinary women and children do? I almost threw up! You don’t have the right to become a knight! And. It is not worthy for me to kill you! "

"I... I...!"

Being looked down by Avdocha from the very start, Silvia’s emotions were gradually coming to a boil. At the same time, she was trembling more than ever. But it was not because of fear. She was trembling because she was full of fighting spirit.

"-... This woman was right. What do I have to feel ashamed about? This is no different from any ordinary woman or child? And I even dare to call myself a Knight...... It will just make people laugh! Although I do feel regret… I just need to admit it. I don’t have sufficient awareness. No wonder anee-ue scolds me......!"

"––Be aware of yourself… Silvia Lautreamont! What’s my aim? An excellent knight? That is indeed one of my goals in the past. But I was asking too little from myself. Have to think quickly. I'm Silvia Lautreamont! What is the only realm that I can reach? To show her the future that only I can have!"

At that moment… Silvia's mind received God's enlightenment and she suddenly found her answer.

"Phew... Avdocha. I'll have to thank you."

Ash was shocked when Silvia's face suddenly reached a happy expression. Even Avdocha, who had already turned her back on Silvia, was surprised.

"Are you mad?"

Avdocha ridiculed and gave a laugh. Silvia covered her chest with her hand and gracefully stood up from the ground.

"Princess ......?"

Ash wants to avert his eyes from Silvia's naked body but they refused to move. It was not because he had any indecent thoughts. Rather, it was because of a bright shining glow that made him reluctant to avert his sight. Avdocha and her subordinates, as well as the rest of the hostages, were like Ash. Everyone's eyes were watching Silvia.

"Avdocha. You are the one who made me aware of how weak I am and what lack of awareness I have."

“So? I’m only speaking based on the truth."

“However. I never before noticed such obvious things. It is a real shame to say so... However. I have been reborn! The past me is already killed by your sword! The new Silvia is now reborn! "

"Oh... I'd like to ask. What can a reborn Silvia do?"

Avdocha look at her fiercely. The basilisk gave a frightening breath. Even so. Silvia did not budge.

"I am the woman who is going to become the Paladin!"[10]

Silvia’s declaration echoed in the church loudly.

"Hee… hee… haha! Even I didn’t expect this answer... You want to become the Paladin? What nonsense! So, in order to achieve your goals, you have to try to break through this dilemma. Well. What are you gonna do?"

Unexpectedly, Silvia laughed.

"Nothing. I had said that I’m gonna become the Paladin! There are people supporting me from behind and I also have anee-ue as my family. I just need to believe in them and wait for the 'upcoming moment'!"

"Haha. Don’t you think that before before something like that happens, I can take your life away so easily?"

"If I die at your hands… It only means that I’m just so-so."

Just when Silvia heroically makes the declaration––

There was a terrible shake and just then, in a surge of raging magic, a hole was neatly cut through the floor of the church.

"Sorry to keep you waiting Ash!"

Equipped in their Arks Rebecca and Glenn jumped out from the large, newly created hole in the floor.

“––Enemy ambush!” Avdocha’s men shouted.

In the blink of an eye the soldiers moved into formation and attacked Rebecca and Glenn. The one holding Ash was no exception.

"Appear! The certain hit magic spear! Gáe Bolg!"

Right after Rebecca summoned her magic spear, Glenn followed by summoning his own Ark-Dragner's personal Ark-weapon.

"Appear! The lightning speed magic sword! Caladbolg!"

Ash’s eyes widened.

"That's Glenn’s personal Ark-weapon......!"

The magic sword Caladbolg is a giant sword with its length comparable to Glenn’s height. Glenn, without much effort, swung the sword just like an image of lightning speed. No wonder he was Veronica’s escort’s captain.

"Hmph...... An unsightly person!"

Even as she cursed them Avdocha was still able to smile. Ash couldn't understand how she managed to stay calm. At that time… Avdocha suddenly jumped off the back of the basilisk and rushed toward the back of the altar.

"Is she...!"

Ash, who realised what she was about to do, clenched his teeth. Even when he wanted to continue chasing, the basilisk blocked his way. The basilisk's eyeballs, as it manoeuvred in the way, rotating and continuing to stare at Ash.

"Hehehe. Don’t forget I still have the bombs. It is your loss." laughed Avdocha from back at the altar.

The reinforcements, Rebecca and Glenn, were still fighting the enemy soldiers. As worthy of the people of the mountains they successfully pinned down the Ark-Dragners. Of course,if Rebecca and Glenn showed their true ability, in the blink of an eye they would be the winners. However, if they don’t hold themselves back, they will not only kill their opponents but all the hostages too. Even the whole church will be destroyed!

-What am I going to do? Ash was in a dilemma. If the stalemate continued… Then Avdocha was going to press the button. No, before that, he had to deal with the basilisk or else he can’t get himself closer to the altar. The problem was that, for an unarmed human to win against a basilisk, it was indeed a fantasy.

"Shoo......"

In that instant. The basilisk issued terrible breath and started stomping around. It moved its limbs with high-speed and, like gliding on the ground, it rushed towards Ash.

"Ha…?’’

Its speed surprised Ash. Although he was conscious about it his two legs refused to move. Ash was jinxed to become a statue as his whole body involuntarily stiffened.

"Uwaaaa!"

Ash helplessly screamed. The basilisk was right in front of him opening its mouth. In his mind there was a clear image of him getting bitten into pieces and broken into two main portions.

"My God ...!"

Silvia quickly covered her eyes. She did not have the courage to face the scene of Ash being shredded by the beast.

"I... How could I be so weak? Where did I get the idea of becoming a Paladin......!"

Silvia slumped to her knees.

"Sniff"...... Her tears fell off from her eyes onto the stone floor which was gradually becoming wet.

At that time, "Oh... A divine light...!" A hostage muttered with a praising tone.

And the others around him were also affected.

"...?" Silvia wiped off her tears and raised her head. A pale white light filled her entire field of vision. After a short moment the light was no longer be seen, and there was a hot surge emerging from Silvia’s chest.

“Ash......!”

Equipped in the Ark, Ash, with one hand, held up the basilisk’s upper jaw.

Part 16

Ouch. The ‘Seikoku’ on his left hand was so hot. His consciousness was almost swept away by the powerful magic.

『 "- Sorry for the long wait."』

Eco's voice finally echoed in his mind.

"It's so scary... Do you know that I was nearly eaten by this thing."

Ash, who now felt the Ark’s magic, smiled brashly. He looked down to re-examine his own body and he saw a set of blue colour Ark armour which made him remember Silvia's eyes.

"Thank you. Eco."

『"D-Don’t need to thank me... I'm not doing it in order to help you. It's for the crepes okay!"』

Eco's cheeks were bright red.

"How is this possible? You are also an Ark-Dragner? How did we miss this information-?"

While witnessing the dazzling Ark, Avdocha's almond eyes widened with a look of surprise.

"My Pal is different from the others!" shouted Ash!

At the same time Ash lightly pushed the basilisk’s chin. The basilisk was stunned by Ash as its previous imposing attitude had vanished.

"You are very obedient. Well. The beast seems to be very sensitive to stronger opponents."

While Ash stepped forward, the basilisk obediently stepped back.

"I’m stronger than you! If you are from the Asia’s and if you have some intelligence, Quickly be on your knees!"

Frighten by Ash’s voice, at first it is anxious to know what to do, then letting out a scream it knelt down.

"That's right."

Ash gently sat on its back.

"Ah! What are you going to do with Kuu-chan!" screamed Avdocha.

“Kuu-chan? Even when you look so scary, I didn't think that you had such a cute name."

Ash gave a wry laugh. Kuu seems embarrassed and lightly twisted its body.

"It seems that the situation has reversed. Avdocha. Let’s go Kuu!"

Being kicked by Ash Kuu gave out a roar and starts running towards the altar.

"Hey, Hey, Kuu-chan! I’m your master!"

Avdocha, who panicked, simply looked like a child. While sitting on Kuu's back, Ash was searching for the information regarding his Ark-weapon.

Soon… A strange weapon design spread out in his mind. After checking the properties and the additional effect of the weapon Ash gave a satisfied smile. Eco managed to do what Ash proposed. Kuu, like an Asia, kept on running forward. The distance to the altar quickly narrowed.

Avdocha's face also turned pale.

"Appear!...... The absolute Zero Holy gun––"

Under Ash’s summons, an extremely long gun emerges out of thin air. Its shape was similar to the Empire made sniper rifle and yet also like a spear. Its aim was locked on the altar. While pulling the bolt, 'Kacha' At the same time as the metal sounded off, the magic ammunition was loaded into the chamber.

"Brionac!" Ash yelled while pressing the trigger.

A magic bullet shot out from the muzzle followed by a loud sound. The heavy bullet shell casing ejected with a ‘Clang’. It then hit the ground and rolled.

"Uuu ...!"

The shot created a powerful recoil which almost caused Ash to fall from Kuu's back, but fortunately he was in his blue Ark and stayed firm in the saddle. At the same time the magic bullet shot towards the altar, a pale blue flash was seen.

“Kuu. Retreat!”

Kuu, listening to Ash's order and quickly turned around and ran in the direction opposite of the altar.

"What!"

Avdocha cried out in dismay. After the freezing magic was launched… Shining ice crystals were coalescing and gradually increase in size and quickly engulfed the entire altar together with the bombs.

"A-Avdocha-sama!"

Not only that… Avdocha's men, while being caught up in the effect, are also mercilessly frozen..

"Finally......!"

Ash smiled.

To fight, against Empire made bombs, experts were required. However, even though Knight Country and the Kingdom had many exiled scientists from the Empire, the problem was not enough time to recruit, train and deploy them. If that being the case… It was better to risk trying to use the oracle’s power for freezing the bombs to the point they became disabled. This was Ash's basic strategy. Ash asked Eco to produce an Ark with ice properties.

Needless to say… This idea was obtained when he was in the Silvanus' lounge reading the novel ‘The Sky Dragon Knight Chronicles'. The protagonist in the series ‘Silver Knight’ used the freezing magic to interrupt the operation of the machine.

Of course Ash couldn't guarantee the actual effect in real life. He could only gamble––at least at this stage the bombs that became ice ceased functioning.

"W-Wait a minute! I-......"

Avdocha was barely able to move from the relatively wide range of the ice gun's frozen effect. In the end… She did not escape the inglorious fate of becoming an ice statue. What he needed to be worried about was that before she became completely frozen, Avdocha seemed to have something to say. But, in short, the St Valeria’s church incident ended.

Part 17

Up to a hundred hostages were released. Avdocha and her men, who had become ice statues, were carried out with the help of the civil engineers. Those veteran soldiers, in the end, had become ice and were dragged off by the Asia on a cart. Only the word pitiful can be used to describe them. Since Kuu was Avdocha's pet it was also taken away by the escorts. Ash silently prayed in hope that Veronica will treat it well.

More importantly, he now needs to complete the task that is at hand. Even though he knew his actions were wrong, Ash still climbed up the icy altar and started to rescue Jessica who was tied to the winged cross. Fortunately the freezing magic did not spread to Jessica. Just that, in order to avoid looking at her naked skin while trying to save her, his job became quite difficult. When Ash finally cut the rope and with both hands carried Jessica -

"Nn ..."

Jessica in Ash’s arms slowly opened her eyes. Right after she found out that Ash was carrying her, her eyes widened.

"Y-You...... You are Ash Blake? Why...... Are you in an Ark...?"

"Huh? Err… No, this is..."

Ash regretted his mistake. He simply did not think that Jessica would regain her consciousness so soon.

Ash did not know how to remove the Ark. So before Eco’s magic ran out, he can only continue wearing it. Clearly there was no way to continue hiding the truth anymore, Ash could only give an excuse to explain it.

"... Yeah. The 'Silver Knight' is me. It's just that today my Ark is not silver in colour."

After Ash honestly confessesed, Jessica’s cheeks turn red.

"To use ice attacks against those mechanical bombs is simply ‘Silver Knight’ himself! Waa-wah. Ash-sama!"

"Sama?"

Ash was stunned. Jessica eyes were now watery. Moreover. Jessica was only wearing her underwear. The cleavage made by her breasts were clearly seen. Even under such occasion, Ash couldn't help but being seduced. In front of the beauty that was Jessica, even the blue Ark's strength couldn't come in handy.

"I have dreamed for a long time, that my first time will be at the church altar."

"What lies! It's obvious that you had just thought about it!"

"I beg you, Ash-sama, please give me your sperm now...!"

Somehow, dispite being carried, Jessica really began to take off her underwear on the spot. The first thing she actually took off was her panties instead of her bra.

"Your order of taking off your underwear is too strange, or rather, who even asked you to take them off!"

Ash quickly held Jessica's hands to stop her.

"Do not worry."

Jessica sexy lower abdomen was slowly exposed. Eventually, even the following parts were––

"Stop! This is too casual!"

"I'm ready, Ash-sama... Her goddess St Valeria is also staring at us."

"Her goddess Valeria is a protector of law! We will be arrested!"

"Hee hee... I didn’t think that you were so introverted."

Jessica's sweet smell was disturbing Ash.

"Uuh!"

Ash inexplicably feels dizzy; and almost fell down from the altar together with Jessica. At this time, Rebecca spoke to Ash from behind.

"Hey, Ash! Hand her to me, you go and take care of Silvia."

Rebecca had long removed her Ark and was helping the escorts to do their tasks. She should have been very busy. However she probably saw that Ash was in trouble and could not bear just being a bystander.

“Sorry to trouble you Rebecca-san."

Ash handed Jessica to Rebecca.

"Ah, ahh, Ash-sama, please stay!"

"S-Sorry... See you next time!"

Ash put Jessica’s regretful sounds aside and ran to look for Silvia. Along the way the Ark broke into sparkling fragments.

Part 18

Silvia was standing against the wall. Her body was wrapped in blankets given to her by the escorts. Her naked body, that has been exposed not long ago, was now wrapped up tightly. The thing was, her curves could still be seen. Ash, after putting in some effort to not focus on those curves, spoke to Silvia.

"Yo Princess. Err... Are you okay?"

Ash suddenly became lost and only squeezed out those few words. It was a little embarrassing.

"Ahh. I’m not injured...... You saved me again."

"My performance is nothing much, but rather... Princess you were so cool."

"Y-You... What are you talking about!”

Silvia, who was now blushing, probably lost all her strength, and unsurprisingly stumbled.

"... Careful!"

Ash immediately reached out, and caught Silvia's body. But only after the blanket, wrapped around Silvia’s body, slipped off and fell to the ground.

"A-Are you alright?"

Ash looked at the place above her neck and timidly asked. He instantly thought that he would not escape her iron fist, but for some reason Silvia didn't show her usual angry expression. Ash then set her down on her feet.

"S-Sorry. That…. My waist ... I just suddenly..."

Silvia's eyes filled with tears as she quickly picked up her blanket and wrapped herself. If Ash did not catch her in time she would probably have fallen.

"Otherwise... I’ll give you a piggyback."

"Huh? But..."

"You don’t have to feel shy."

Ash smiled back, turned around, and gently lifted Silvia. Silvia felt embarrassed at the start, but shortly after that she just held onto Ash’s neck. At that moment… Ash felt that Silvia's breasts, pressing on his back were changing their shape.

"...huh!"

"What’s wrong. Ash?"

"N-Nothing ..."

Ash blushed while being unexpectedly stimulated, continued his pace at the same time.

Part 19

On her way to the magicship Silvanus while being piggybacked by Ash.

"...?"

Silvia was suddenly struck with an incredible feeling.

- Why is this? Being piggybacked by Ash… Somehow I miss this feeling... Am I familiar with this back...?

This nostalgic atmosphere was so strong that Silvia barely held back her tears.

The only thing is, the gentleness of Ash’s back is just too comfortable -

Silvia, without realising, dozed off.

"Paladin ~ A. B. S. 1365.5 ~" is closed.

Notes:

8. Voice of being scared.

9. Proverb.

10. King of the Knight country.

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