Chapter 128 – Reversal
Brilliant brilliance colors the world brightly.
The dazzling blonde hair fluttered in confusion in the swirling white light. When the saintess’ closed eyes were gently opened, the starlight was shining there.
“The courage to rise above despair. The light of hope to break through the darkness.”
Before long, what came out of her saintess’s mouth was the chant of [Rubber], The basic divine magic.
It was a common skill that was too widely known. An insignificant spell usually used by military priests or paladins to boost morale.
I’ve heard that some priests who enjoy show-offs often open up to the general congregation at the end of regular services.
Certainly, if that is common sense, what on earth is this overwhelming majesty unfolding in front of my eyes?
—Paaah!
The waves of divine power that had been gently rolling around the saintess grew in size in an instant and swept through the surrounding area like a tidal wave.
“This…?”
“It’s warm… And it feels so good, right? The discomfort is gone.”
“Haha! I think I can do anything, but this.”
The fear and confusion that had bordered on madness were washed away in an instant.
Due to the two roars, the scene that was experiencing a big fight began to calm down quickly as if it had never happened. After a while, everyone seemed more motivated than usual.
“The light shines brighter in the dark. You are indeed a saint.”
“Glory to God. It’s like experiencing a passage from the Bible.”
The priests and paladins of the Celestial Church, including Cardinal Malleus, and the Heretic Inquisitors were gazing at her saintess with her awe-inspiring eyes and crossing her arms.
“Oh, look! The daughter of the Lord has come!”
“Now that I have faced a glorious moment, I have no regrets even if I die.”
There were even people who fell on her knees and shed tears as if they were very moved. For religious people, the present moment seems to be particularly thrilling.
The influence of the girl was passed on to me who was nearby. As the warm glow passed over my body, I felt the warmth as if I had buried my face in Master’s arms.
As she clenches her fist, her whole body is energized. At most, this is enough with the basic divine magic of the basics.
Indeed, this is the power of a saintess.
“Ehehe, did I do well?”
Ophelia, who performed another near-miraculous act, turned her body around and smiled brightly at me.
Enveloped in a subtle halo, the girl’s face was literally dazzlingly beautiful. Seeing her like that, she seemed to understand, at least a little, why the people of the past worshiped her saintess so much.
“That’s great.”
“Thank you for the compliment. It was scary and burdensome, but thanks to you, I was able to do it. Ehehe…”
As I responded with her pure exclamation, the girl’s big smile as she stared at me grew brighter, and the density of her divine power that she radiated became more intense.
I don’t know what kind of harmony it is, but if she can cheer her up by holding her hand and giving her a few compliments, she will be a very good business.
—Kyaaaaagh!
Before long, the same roar rang out once more from a closer location, but unlike the moment before, the effect was only marginal.
“What, it’s no big deal to hear it again!”
“Why was everyone so frightened by that kind of scraping sound?”
The knights were not even agitated anymore.
Is it because she is protected by her holy power? It must have been the same sound, but now it sounded like the plaintive scream of a frightened beast of the field.
But the proper battle hadn’t even started yet. So, everyone shouldn’t relax already. It was just a search battle going back and forth across a mountain.
“Everyone, prepare your battle lines and maintain your combat readiness!”
“Yes! Captain!”
I calmly gave orders and checked the condition of my party and subordinates. He seemed ready to fight right away, but he couldn’t just run across the mountain.
For the enemies, the roar just now could have been a kind of provocation. The head of the enemies was said to be a highly intelligent individual. I shouldn’t have acted hastily.
“Lord Fractal.”
“Uh, uh uh! Hmmmm. Is that you, the leader of the Black Lion Knights?”
When I spoke to the nearby Knights of Ropes for advice, he was stunned and visibly embarrassed.
Just a little while ago, I was soaked with a sense of defeat with my subordinates, so I should have been embarrassed. To be honest, it was a little disappointing, but I can understand that much.
“You said it was a highly intelligent entity. If so, were there any elite entities that followed him?”
“Umm… I don’t remember very well, but I’m sorry. After losing a hundred to him in an instant, I was honestly busy collecting his men and running away.”
“Yes, I understand. Please take good care of your subordinates. If a battle breaks out, assist our side’s movements. Just like we fought together the night before yesterday.”
Where was one or two people who showed such a reaction on the battlefield? The reaction of the commanders who suffered defeat was varied, but it was common to show a dazed appearance.
I’ve been through a lot of worse than that, and I’ve been through it. Yes, even if you don’t run away, where are you?
You can’t expect anything great, but there’s no need to crave or scratch your ego.
“Leave your back.”
“…Thank you, Sir Wolfgang.”
I patted him on the shoulder to encourage him and immediately called Agnes.
“Agnes, are you all right?”
“Yes. That level is not a big deal. Rather, I was scolded for taking care of the men who were in a state of confusion. The saintess’s majesty was truly amazing.”
“Okay, so why don’t you come over here for a second?”
“Hey, are you talking here? There are many eyes to see, but as many as you can…!”
When I brought my face closer, I was a little puzzled by the way her face turned red and tidied up her hair…
I didn’t care and whispered carefully into her ear.
“If there is a battle, take care of the Ropes Knights. And if you see any abnormal signs, report them immediately.”
“All right!”
It was a very small possibility, but there was an if.
In the past wars, northern immigrants used monsters that affect the human mind, such as sirens and banshees, to wreak havoc.
The appearance of Lord Fractal, who had been absentmindedly a moment ago, was somehow unusual. Perhaps, without even realizing it, he had already been subjected to spiritual sorcery or magic.
However, it was not possible to exclude the Ropes Knights from the force just with an uncertain possibility, so he had to be careful to some extent.
“Cardinal Malleus’ subordinate. How is the movement of monsters with demonic energy in the vicinity?”
“Hmm, there’s a huge one from across the mountain. There are a lot of middle-class guys and a bunch of small guys. A while ago, there was a lot of momentum coming at any moment, but now it seems that the other side is also wary of us. Shape.”
Then, through the Heretic Questioners, I was able to roughly grasp the trends of the monsters surrounding me.
It seems that they are gathered and waiting on the other side of the mountain that separates the Argon Territory from the Ropes Knights’ camp. After all, it is an object with high intelligence.
‘It’s too dangerous to send a scout. This, if the mountain was a little lower, I’d jump up and secure my view.’
On the side of the allies, pay all your attention and be wary of the other side of the mountain, and the enemies will not attack you any more.
Around the time when a strange confrontation with a mountain in between continued for a long time.
-Startle!
The keen sense of humor began to sound the alarm without mercy.
Something is coming many less. Is it a flying object? I immediately gave orders to my subordinates.
“Everyone, prepare for battle!”
— Kyaaah! Wow!
What began to appear from the other side of the mountain was a flying body wrapped in black magic.
‘It looks bizarre.’
At first glance, it seemed to resemble a wyvern, but it was completely different from the general object, and it was much bigger. It was as if the wyvern’s body and wings were stretched out and its tentacles were attached.
Not only that.
“There’s something riding on it! It’s confirmed that they’re goblins, kobolds, and other miniature monsters!”
“Too high altitude to intercept! What to do!”
Small monsters were riding on the back of the mutant wyverns, aiming crudely made bows and short spears at their allies.
It looks like it’s waiting for someone’s order. The appearance of clumsily following the human army on the subject of monsters strangely stimulates displeasure.
What the hell are you doing? At this point, I’m really curious. I want to see your face at least once.
—Kyaaaaagh!
Soon after, a roar echoed from the other side of the mountain, like an attack order, and ranged attacks began pouring in from the air towards the allies.
Roar, roar
How many times has this been? I’m tired of being hurt now.
Coincidentally, those guys are copying humans for monsters, so let’s respond with a similar feeling here.
It was a skill I hadn’t used in a long time since the Knights War.
— Deed deed…
“Uh… This…!”
“All of you, cover your ears! Priests must also cover their ears!”
By overloading the mana core, it gives strength to the ship and induces violent vibrations like an earthquake.
The uncontrollable enormous force and vibration is pulled up to the throat and exhaled as it is.
And from there, one step further, reflecting my image on the overflowing mana, I put my will to subdue the cheeky monsters rampaging in the sky.
They keep screaming loudly in annoyance, let’s compete to see whose voice is louder.
Arien Ryu Type 2 Dog — Lion’s Roar, Ab
— ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ !
Cheeky ones, come down.
