It had been very frustrating to hide Jerome’s status while waging war. However, it had been the right decision to hide that trump card until it was a critical situation. In fact, it was because they hid his status that Milton had been able to use Jerome’s status and power most effectively. There was no way the enemy could have thought a Master was on the other side of the blockade. 

‘Even if he is a Master, there’s a limit to what he can do in the current situation. First, we have to block the Eastern gate and stop them from entering the castle.’

With that in mind, Milton immediately ordered Jerome to recapture the Eastern gate. Once he had received the command, Jerome stood at the front and lifted his sword high into the air as he shouted.

“We will block the Eastern gate! All Knights, follow me!”

“Wahhh!!”

The soldiers, whose morale had risen, began to rally against the Republican Army. It was a small amount, but a seed of hope had sprouted.

***

“The Eastern gate’s base is being pushed back? A Master appeared?”

Siegfried frowned as he heard the messenger’s report.

‘Did he pull out something new in this situation? I was expecting him to have hidden something, but…’

This was an unpleasant situation for Siegfried. He had put in a lot of effort...