To You, So Noble and Vulgar (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 204

The situation on Lord Seje’s side was not favorable either.

Dongryeong’s defenses were far stronger than imagined, and King Brishel of Paganus’s soldiers couldn’t even approach the barricades.

Not only did Dongryeong’s troops defend thoroughly, but they also seized opportunities to slip outside the walls and steal or burn Paganus’s supplies and horses. Enraged, King Brishel and his soldiers often made mistakes, and errors on the battlefield led to devastating losses.

Thousands of soldiers were halved in an instant.

While Lord Seje sensed the tide of war turning against him and pondered whether to withdraw swiftly, a tremendous shout erupted from behind.

Lord Seje and King Brishel of Paganus turned around gladly, thinking their allied forces had arrived as planned. But the banner that met their eyes was a white flag bearing the blue tiger symbol of House White.

Brishel, consumed by fury and resolved to die, charged toward Lord Dongje, but Lord Seje hastily spurred his horse amid the chaos and fled the battlefield.

The place Lord Seje headed for was not his allies—but the Empire.

He intended to seize the ruined, empty imperial palace, yet the imperial throne—though modestly restored—was already occupied by its rightful owner.

It was Crown Prince David Blenwit, who had escaped through underground passages with the Empress and others when the palace fell. Beside David stood Thedore White, his blue eyes gleaming fiercely.

Thedore, who had been heading toward Dongryeong with Cyrus to find Ariana, received word from Dongje’s messenger that Ariana had been safely recovered and was under protection. He immediately turned his horse and headed for the Empire.

He had predicted that if Lord Seje somehow survived, he would surely come to the Empire—and Thedore’s prediction proved correct.

Lord Seje Rodian begged for his life from his lifelong rival—the one opponent he had never once defeated. With a deceitful tongue, he whispered sweet promises, pledging to aid him in conquering the realm.

Thedore listened silently to the tale of their long-standing enmity, then drew his sword with a bitter smile.

“Rodian, isn’t it time you finally let go of your greed?”

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