I Have A Terminally Ill Duke As My Husband (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 67

Two days later, a pitch-black night arrived, so dark that not even moonlight shone.

At midnight, as promised, the castle gates slowly opened, and as Caimen and Hugo entered the fortress, not a single knight guarding the gate—just as the count had promised—was visible.

“Everyone, advance!”

At Caimen’s command, over a thousand knights began silently slipping into the fortress.

“Milord Count… is this really alright?”

From atop the wall, looking down below, Count Isaac Lepanon was questioned by Ford, the captain of the guard, who looked at him anxiously. Lepanon quietly covered Ford’s mouth, signaling him to stay silent.

“This is all by order of His Highness the Crown Prince. Therefore, pretend you saw nothing. Close the gate two hours from now, exactly as written in the letter. And inform the Duke that they’ve entered.”

“Yes, milord Count.”

Duke… may your plan succeed…

Lepanon cast one last glance at the knights entering below and then quietly disappeared into the fortress.

“Has everyone entered?”

At Caimen’s question, Hugo bowed his head and replied.

“Yes, my lord. All the soldiers have safely entered.”

“Good. In just one week from now, we’ll reach the capital. Everyone, advance toward the capital! Soon, the Empire will be ours!”

“Waaaahh!!”

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