The Trumpet Call of Salvation is the 430th chapter of the Kingdom manga, written and illustrated by Yasuhisa Hara.
Summary
While being treated for his wounds, Shin tells Kou and You that he heard from other soldiers that it is confirmed that Fusu, the prince is safe. This place had a wide field of view, so it is good for protecting the girls. However, Shin tells that just in case, they should familiarize with the escape route. Shin then tells then that he needs to go outside the city and asks Hai Rou and Kyo Gai to take care of them. They say that it is no problem. Furthermore, the problem with the underground tunnel is taken care of and it is stated that they have several other escape routes. You ask Shin if he intends to keep fighting even though he is injured so much. Shin tells her that originally, he thought Ka Ryo Ten could break into the city and close the gates from the inside, but that has not been done yet. If all the enemies from outside get in, then Kanyou's fate will be sealed. The battle outside the city will determine their fates.
Outside Kanyou's walls Ka Ryo Ten is struggling. She notices that the left flank is about to collapse. She realizes that if they do not send reinforcements, they are going to be eaten alive by the enemy. Shou Kaku is struggling as well and tells that all the other groups are already using everything, they must keep themselves alive. Suddenly they get informed that Yuu Ju has been slain, the Duke of Juuteki starts laughing and states that Qin dogs sure know how to struggle. He then orders his main troops to advance forward.
Reports are coming in that people are dying left and right. The Qin army are taken heavy casualties. There are no more intact troops left in the center. Shou Kaku tells that if they do not retreat and regroup ... Ka Ryo Ten interrupts and tells Shou Kaku that he might be wiped out as well. She tells not to retreat. She states that they are the only ones pinning the enemy outside the wall, if they fall back, the enemy will enter the gate and then close it. Then everyone inside the walls will be doomed. She says that no matter what, they must hold their ground. Suddenly enemy troops are closing in. The soldiers are now trying to protect the General. People are trying to protect Ka Ryo Ten as well. Ka Ryo Ten tells that there are only two ways to save Kanyou. The first one is they attack en force their way into the city and close the gate. The second option is they kill the enemy general and make a turnaround victory. However, the enemy clearly knows her position and their defense around the gate is impeccable. Ka Ryo Ten gives Den Bei the order to protect the general. Ka Ryo Ten cannot find a way to get out of this situation. She tells that if they cannot find a way out of this then Sei's hard work to get the crown and aspirations for the state of Qin will have been for nothing.
New enemy troops are arriving while Qin soldiers are telling Ka Ryo Ten to run. Duke of Juuteki laughs as he asks if his lance finally reached her throat and tells them to get crushed just like maggots.
Suddenly everyone is looking up as they hear a sound. Ten realises what it is. Shin who is fighting as well can hear it as well. The people inside Kanyou can hear it as well as they are praying for their safety. The sound is that of the arrival of Shou Hei Kun's forces. The enemy can hear it as well and they realize that it is enemy reinforcements. They arrived from the west. Duke of Juuteki is then notified. Kai Oku tells that even though they are not too late, this is not a pleasant situation. Mou Ki states that facing 30.000 troops with only a 1000 Cavalry, and that speed is of essence in this situation. Shou Hei Kun affirms that that is correct. He gives the signal to go.
The Ai Army prepares to intercept the Qin reinforcements. Duke of Juuteki tells his forces that just the rear troops will not be enough and orders for No Ko and Ha Mui to lead their forces back to reinforce the rear. He states that if they just rushed in from the Coming of Age Ceremony then they are not ordinary reinforcements. Also, the fact they only just spent half a day running here, it means they have prepared by having fresh horses to rotate for the trip.
Ten states that the attack has started, and Shou Hei Kun plans to attack the enemy before they have enough time to reorganize their troops. Shou Kaku asks if reinforcements arrived from the army commander. She responds absolutely. The horn sound that was heard just now is Kai Oku's own bugle. Shou Kaku realizes that this means that one of Ryo Fui's four pillars has defected. Ka Ryo Ten tells him that it is only a thousand cavalry. The enemy still has the number advantage. However, if it is her masters’ troops then even with only a thousand, Shou Hei Kun will find a way to win.
Shou Hei Kun split his cavalry into two. Shou Bun Kun is eager to know what Shou Hei Kun can do in actual battle. He is unquestionably the top military strategist in the world but becoming a general and personally coming to the battlefield, that is a whole other matter. Shou Bun Kun wants to know how he will fight. He notices that he is charging in front. He thinks that he is doing that to boost the morale of the troops, a feat that is worthy of praise. However, he notices that he is going in too deep. He tells Shou Hei Kun to come back. Kai Oku then tells Shou Bun Kun not to worry. He asks him if he does not know and tells him that when his master was young, he was even stronger than Mou Bu. Shou Hei Kun kills enemy soldiers instantly in one strike while also breaking through enemy lines. Shou Bun Kun is shocked at the chief’s sheer strength. Shou Hei Kun then tells Kai Oku to take care of the Duke of Juuteki.
Characters
Qin
- Royal Palace
- Ei Sei Faction
- Ryo Fui Faction
- Ryo Fui (mentioned)
- Rebel Subjugation Army
- Hi Shin Unit
- Shin
- Ka Ryo Ten
- Kyo Gai
- Hai Rou
- Den Kai
- Unidentified soldiers of Sai
- Unnamed others
- Shou Kaku Army
- Shou Kaku
- Unnamed officers
- Yuu Ju (mentioned)
- Ka Mou (mentioned)
- Ka En (mentioned)
- Shuu Ko Unit
- Shuu Ko (mentioned)
- Shuu Ko Unit
- Unnamed messengers
- Unnamed members
- Ba Jin Army
- Ba Jin
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Hi Shin Unit
- Shou Hei Kun Army
- Shou Hei Kun
- Kai Oku
- Mou Ki
- Kou Ryuu
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Shou Bun Kun Army
- Shou Bun Kun
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Heki Army
- Heki
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed members
- Shou Bun Kun Army
- Mou Bu Army
- Mou Bu (mentioned)
- Kantan
- Unnamed citizens
- Unnamed officials
- Unnamed soldiers
Ai
- Ai Army
- Unnamed officers
- Han O Ki Army
- Unnamed officers
- Unnamed soldiers
- Juuteki Tribe
- Wa Tegi
- Unnamed officers
- Hamui Unit
- Hamui (mentioned)
- Noko Unit
- Noko (mentioned)
- Hamui Unit
- Unnamed others
- Han O Ki Army
- Unnamed officers
High Points
- The prince is safe.
- Kou, You and Rei are in a safe house.
- Hai Rou and Kyo Gai secured several escape routes.
- The Qin army is taking heavy casualties.
- Shou Hei Kun's forces arrive.
- Shou Hei Kun personally leads the charge.
Trivia
- Hamui, Noko, Yuu Ju, Ka Mou, Shuu Ko and Ka En are mentioned for the first time.
- First appearance of Den Kai