21st Century Archmage

Translator: Lei

Proofreader: Enigami

“Go aloft!”

Flap flap, flap flap flap flap flap.

“Wyverns on the starboard deck, go aloft!”

Kaoooooooooooo!

‘Its finally starting.

Just looking at the time we spent on sea, it was a pretty short voyage. But for me, the last five days felt like a never ending stream of tedium. For someone like me who had been going all over the world with the energetic Bebeto on a near daily basis, life confined to a narrow ship was hell. Of course, I went aloft on Bebeto several times a day, but I quickly had my fill of flying over the featureless sea, so that didnt last long.

But today, we finally reached the sea near the Laviter Empire, and using the cover of late night, we went aloft on our wyverns.

‘The Imperial City is a 2 hours flight from here. Thankfully, theres a lot of fog blowing in from the ocean today, and its a moonless night, so we shouldnt get caught as long as were careful.

It seemed even the heavens were helping us, because nature was on our side. It was common for the seas around here to be foggy, but the fog decking the shore tonight was thicker than usual. The scout Skyknights had also reported that the fog was even blanketing the river that would be guiding us to our destination.

“Princess Chrisia, make sure you stay close behind me.”

“Yes, Lord Kyre.”

“Hmph, youre worried about Chrisia, but dont give a rats ass about me?”

“Haha, its my first time using a helmet fitted with communication magic. How fascinating.”

In order to carry out Operation King Wedgie as swiftly and precisely as possible, I supplied the fleet commanders with communication helmets I had prepared for them. Though they were fleet commanders, they were all simultaneously Skyknights, and each one of them was coming to the battlefield.

“As I said in the meeting just now, the main objectives of this operation are to end the life of the Laviter Empires Emperor, blitz the Imperial Guard Skyknights, and acquire the Imperial Familys treasures. Everyone must act precisely according to their assigned objectives.”

“Dont worry. We will cleanly and surely wipe out the Empires wyverns.”

“Lord Kyre, our fleet will do our utmost, so do not worry.”

“Thank you. When the battle is over, let us have a hearty drink of Dracos Tears.”

“…”

As soon as Dracos Tears were mentioned, the line became quiet. After hearing that dozens of bottles were left in the wake of my drinking spree with the King, no one asked me to come drink with them.

“I believe all Skyknights have gone aloft. Let us depart at once.”

Elsias excited voice sounded the departure.

‘Each fleet of wyverns has its own goal and can work well together, so Im sure theyll do things right.

The Imperial Palace was large. Our most important objective today was to end Emperor Hadverias life. I wasnt a butcher, but I resolved to take down the Emperor without fail for the sake of peace on the Continent and Nermans safety. Actually, even if I didnt go as far as killing him, I fully intended on making sure that he would never dare to think of doing anything to Nerman after today.

“In that case, everyone, charge!”

Guooooooooooooo!

Bebeto let out a vigorous bellow at my words.