Not Because Little Black Didn't Try Her Best (Finally Replaced the Front Door Lock Today)

Meanwhile, Estelle and the others were rushing toward Grancel.

"Quick, Joshua!"

"Yeah, we have to hurry!"

Looking at Joshua beside her, Estelle knew the situation was urgent, but a hint of sweetness still welled up in her heart. Not long ago, she had fallen into the Society's trap and been captured aboard their airship. She had then devised an escape plan, encountered the long-missing Joshua, and learned why he had left her.

But in the end, he had returned to her side.

Although she had learned of Joshua's past from the man known as the Sword Emperor, it had not shaken Estelle's determination or faith.

To her, Joshua was still the most indispensable person in her life.

"Grancel is just ahead!!"

Hearing Sherazard's reminder, Estelle hurriedly focused and looked ahead. Not long ago, they had spotted one of the Society's airships passing overhead. Joshua had concluded that the Society was targeting the Queen and Princess of the Liberl Royal Capital, so they had rushed toward the Royal Capital. But no matter how fast they ran, they could not match an airship. All these bracers could do now was pray that the Royal Palace would hold out until they arrived with reinforcements.

However, when they reached Grancel's gates, the sight before them left them stunned.

"What... happened?"

Estelle stared wide-eyed at the scene before her.

At the city gates, the Society's unmanned combat machines had been reduced to piles of scrap. Jaegers in red combat uniforms lay scattered all over the ground, while even the Society's airships had become heaps of wreckage. Everyone hurried over to the debris, staring in shock at the battlefield before them.

"How could this be? They lost?"

"Did the Royal Capital hold?"

"Hehehe..."

Just as the four of them stood there in confusion, a soft laugh