Release that Witch - Chapter 450

Chapter 450
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Rene Medde had been trapped in the basement of the Elk's mansion for half a month .
He thought he could've stopped Jacques, but he hadn't expected his elder brother to make the first move .
"Here is your lunch . Hope you enjoy it . " Sean, the long-faced steward, brought a plate of sticky food to the cell . What was on the plate looked like a mixture of oatmeal and vegetables, and the portion was only palm-sized .
"Set me free, you dumbass!" Rene threw the food on the floor . Holding the cell bars, he shouted, "Jacques is a dumbass too . He has no idea what he's doing . It's not too late to let me out!"
The steward shook his head regretfully, took out a handkerchief and cleaned up his dirty shoes . "If I were you, I would've eaten that food instead of spoiling it . The Earl told me to bring you food once a day all this week, to let you save some strength . "
"Damn it . Haven't you heard what I said?" Rene burst out with strong language . "This isn't about a meal . If Jacques doesn't stop, he'll destroy the Elk Family . For my father's sake, open this cage!"
Seemingly, the steward was moved by what Rene said in the end . As he was just about to leave, he stopped . "Your father? I think if he were still alive, he would've expelled you from this house . " He then turned around and looked at Rene, expressionless . "Master, you seem to have forgotten that it was Roland Wimbledon who killed the Earl of the Elk Family . On the other hand, the Honeysuckle Family has not only gone over to Prince Roland's side, but also assisted him in suppressing the other four families . At this moment, your elder brother is trying to correct this mistake, yet you're scared to death . How can you be a qualified knight this way?"
"It's not for you to judge whether I'm a qualified knight," Rene said angrily . "In the past three years, while I was defeating the demonic beasts in Hermes' defensive line, Jacques was busy enjoying wine and women in the King's City . Do you think it's out of bravery that he decided to attack the Honeysuckle Family? Don't be ridiculous . He's only blinded by profit!"
Sean sighed . "Even if you're the younger brother of Milord Jacques, you should show him some basic respect . After all, he is both an Earl and the head of the Elk Family . "
After this, the steward ignored Rene and left the basement along the stairs . When the door was closed, the basement returned to silence .




"Damn it!"
The second son of the Elk Family smashed his fist down onto the floor forcefully .
Since the beginning of winter, Jacques had begun to visit the other families more often . Rene didn't pay much attention to it at first—after all, he wasn't interested in managing his family . Besides, when he was taken captive by His Royal Highness the first time, Jacques refused to pay the ransom, and it was Petrov who offered him a helping hand and got him released from prison . Since then, the relationship between the two brothers had fallen to the freezing point . Even so, Rene didn't plan to fight with his brother about who would be head of the household . When he heard the news about the construction of Border Town, he even considered going to the town and serving Prince Roland by becoming an official guarding knight . But afterwards, there were some changes in the situation . During a private feast held in the Elk mansion, Rene heard that the four families were planning to unite and fight together against Longsong Stronghold .
That night, Rene rushed into Jacques' study and confronted him, but Jacques wasn't happy about it and threw him out . Thinking about it overnight, Rene decided to tell Petrov the news and lead his patrolmen to stop Jacques . Unexpectedly, his breakfast was poisoned by Jacques . When Rene woke up, he found himself in prison .
Since then, despite his yelling and threatening, he hadn't yet earned himself a chance to meet with Jacques . Every day, he could only judge time by looking at the brightness of a louver in the basement corner, and the only person he had seen was Jacques's personal steward .
"Grrr . . . "
With this lengthy growl coming from his stomach, he realized that he was hungry .
Taking a glimpse at the scattered food on the floor, Rene turned his head and lay back onto the pile of straw on the floor . "I'd better go to sleep . . . I won't feel hungry once I fall asleep . "
The moment Rene closed his eyes, a series of footsteps resounded in the basement .
"Could it be . . . Jacques coming?" He instantly hopped off the pile of straw and rushed to the bars . With the help of the dim light from the louver, he saw a small and slim figure . Obviously, that couldn't be the arrogant Earl .
"Brother, are you OK?" When the person arrived at the cell, he found it was Aurelia, the third daughter of the Elk Family .

"How did you get in?"
"Jacques wasn't around, and those servants couldn't stop me . " Aurelia saw the oatmeal on the floor and said incredulously, "Is this what they are serving you? This is outrageous! Wait a moment . I'll tell the kitchen to cook something else for you . "
"Jacques isn't home?" What his sister said suddenly saddened Rene, and he almost forgot about his hunger . "Where did he go?"
"I've no idea . . . He left two days ago," Aurelia shook her head and said, "along with most of the house guards . Otherwise, I couldn't have come here . "
"Damn it . " Rene was disappointed . "Jacques left two days ago, and today is the third day—even if I can get out now, I'm afraid it's already too late .
"Brother, I heard that Jacques was trying to hurt the Honeysuckle Family . Is this true?" Aurelia looked worried . "Will Milord Petrov be alright?"
"Right . . . Aurelia has always had a crush on Petrov Hull . Although I've tried to set them up as a couple, it seems my friend Petrov has somebody else in mind . But now nothing can be done . " Rene leaned against the bars and sat down, feeling feeble . He knew Jacques fully well . "Jacques won’t show mercy on the Hull Family, which would definitely cause Prince Roland to take his rage out on the whole Western Region . "
"Jacques has spent too much time in the King's City, so he's no idea what he's got himself into . . . " Rene closed his eyes . He couldn't stop thinking about the day when he and his army attacked Border Town—fires continued blazing in front of his eyes; thunder boomed all around his ears unceasingly; knights in the front rows seemed to be hitting an invisible wall; and their skills, gained through years of training and the courage of fighting for honor, had all lost their effectiveness in the face of the enemies' powerful weapons .
From that moment on, Rene had totally lost the intention of fighting against His Highness ever again .
Nobody could defeat His Highness' troops—at least no human beings could .




"But when Prince Roland gets to know what's happening in Stronghold and decides to sweep through this area, what's the use then if the Elk Family gains a lot of profit? This time . . . Prince Roland may not let go of the four families . "
"What's the matter, brother?" Aurelia shook him, but he remained motionless .
"The Elk Family is screwed . "
Just then, some indistinct roars spread through the thick ceiling, and then the floor slightly trembled . It felt as if the mansion was hit by something .
"Is that what I think it is?" Rene turned around, and saw his sister with the same surprised expression .
Then came another dull, yet much clearer, thundering and a series of noises . Rene could hear panicked shouts from his family's servants coming from somewhere over his head .
"Could it be . . . Prince Roland's army coming?" Rene was stunned . "How's that even possible?"
"What's happening out there?" Aurelia stood up . "I'll check . "
"Don't . " Rene grabbed her hand . "Don't go anywhere . Just wait here . "
"Huh?"
"Listen to me . . . " Rene swallowed, and said in a tiresome voice, "It might be dangerous outside . "
The roars quieted down before long . Only a few minutes later, a platoon invaded the basement—they wore brown uniforms and held strange, long-handled weapons . At a glance, Rene realized they were Prince Roland's troops .
He felt totally hopeless . He had expected retaliation from His Highness, but not so quickly!
"Or maybe this is a drama directed and played by Prince Roland himself?"
"Who are you?! How dare you break into the Earl's mansion!" Aurelia stood up and questioned them .
A tall, strong man stepped out of the platoon . With an angular face and a chilling aura around his eyes, he looked as if he was from an alien race .
"Are you the second son of the Elk Family, Knight Rene Medde?" the guy asked .
"Since you know who he is, you . . . should retreat . What are you up to?" Aurelia said, voice trembling, but still she stood in front of the bars .
"I'm Rene! Don't hurt her . . . She's innocent!"
Rene thought he was about to see something unbearable, yet the guy totally ignored Aurelia, and what he said next simply shocked Rene .
"I'm Iron Axe, Commander of the First Army . His Highness Roland asked me to find you specifically," the guy said in a low voice, "and he asked me to tell you that Mr . Petrov wants to see you . "

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