The Rain of Light

"Your Majesty, the enemy army is closing in. Approximately eight thousand of them. I believe they're part of the Northern Garrison."

"Winfried, is that all you have to say? Why don't you show a little more concern? They may come after us, you know."

Emperor Johannes was some distance from the East Gate of the Imperial Capital.

Beside him were the five Imperial Guard knight units that had originally been assigned to protect the Emperor. Though they lacked their highest-ranking commanders, they were still more than capable as a fighting force.

In addition, Vin had brought part of Nelbe Ritter and the two Imperial Guard units that had headed toward the Emperor under Erna's orders.

Together, they numbered only a little over a thousand, but their quality was beyond question.

However, the enemy outnumbered them eight to one. It was clearly an unfavorable situation.

But.

"If they're targeting us, all the better. It would be more troublesome if they headed for the Imperial Capital."

"You're as calm as ever. But you're right. I'm sorry, but I'm going to take a bit of a risk."...