Chapter 13 – Unblunted Blades
Unsurprisingly, the article is strong.
Bondi human body is weak. If mana is accumulated in the body through a special training method, it is possible to perform miracles that overcome the limitations of one’s birth.
Those who decided to become monsters themselves to fight against the monsters that threatened the lives of their people.
That was the beginning of the article.
Of course, even now, when bored, he aims his sword at his own people, but even if his purpose has changed, his strength has not disappeared.
Even ordinary knights could stand alone against the Orcs, who could barely deal with a group of human men. The more training and experience you accumulate, the stronger you become.
If he knows how to emit an aura, he is called a true superman from then on, and if he can go further and embody images, he is almost at the level of a disaster in the form of a human.
That’s why, except for extremely vicious and special situations such as large-scale war.
Even when a force is required that ordinary people cannot handle, such as the appearance of a monster, it ends with putting in a few ten ligaments.
But in the Empire, unless it’s a very remote outskirt, on average, there’s at least one knights stationed in each county.
After the present ruling system proclaimed by His Majesty the First Emperor was stably established. Threats to the survival of mankind by alien races or monsters have significantly decreased.
Under the order led by the empire, humanity can be said to have reached its prime.
Obviously, if that’s common sense.
“Everyone stopped! Unusual occurrence from the top! Enemy appeared!”
“All power stopped, enemy appeared!”
The desperate report of the 2nd Centurion shattered my trivial common sense very clearly.
To sum up…
[Too many monsters. Can’t afford Request for support. If this is the case, everyone will die]
It is said that it is difficult to prevent civilian damage, let alone subdue, because the monsters that I have never seen before are rampaging in different types.
If so, the stage where I can pass it quietly has already passed a long time ago, and I have to do my best to finish it on my line somehow.
If things get bigger here, it becomes an emergency comparable to wartime. How long has it been since the war ended? I absolutely had to stop it.
That’s why I personally led the entire force of the Black Lion Knights to the mobilization.
“Captain, they are monsters! They have wings too!”
Seeing how things are already going wrong, it would be fortunate if Viscount Bartok’s territory was not in ruins.
— Kyaaaaagh!
“It’s a group of wyverns. Why are the guys who should be in the rocky mountains here?”
Now this place is a plain area located near Bartok Viscounty.
There was a reason why the 3rd Centurion, which was marching in the lead, stood still and looked up at the sky as if it had suddenly become a dog chasing chickens.
Wyverns are the representative of flying monsters, like the natural enemies of knights.
No matter how strong they were, the knights whose limit was only to jump a little high were helpless.
They even have a monstrous habit of slaughtering livestock or ordinary people for fun, so they are a nuisance that cannot be ignored.
—Kieek, kieeck!
Look Aren’t they still spinning round and round, looking down at us? If they show an opening, they will attack right away.
In addition, it is not on the side of the weight class, so it is difficult to respond at the level of an average knight or captain of the decathlon. Come to think of it, how did the northern guys tame them during the war?
Anyway, those guys weren’t the ones to live near the island, which is an absolute safe area.
Even if something goes wrong, I have a strong feeling that it has gone wrong for a long time.
—Sueuuu…
Perhaps deciding that he couldn’t wait any longer, the vice-captain, who was the only member of the Black Lion Knights to embody the image, began to stain the surroundings with cold.
The vice-captain’s cold spirit made it feel as if ice would freeze in the air at any moment.
“It’s been a while since I’ve looked at Vice-captain’s image. It’s amazing to see it any time.”
“Isn’t that a rare manifestation system? By the way, Sir Jimmy. The main officer recently had a dream of being baptized with fire. Maybe sooner or later I too…”
“Isn’t that just a dream? First of all, let’s pull it out.”
When the vice-captain stepped forward, the tension seemed to have eased a bit, and the two captains of the Ten Commandments could hear the chatter of their own accord.
Although the entire force of the Knights was mobilized, but it was a little funny that they were tied up because of only a few Wyverns. The flying type monster had no choice because the strategy was so complicated.
It’s because it’s actually close to a fanciful method to catch attention and hit it from all sides when it approaches the ground.
“It’s great…”
“Vice-captain, aren’t you overdoing it a bit?”
However, apart from the fact that the subordinates believed in the vice-captain, the current situation was not very good.
Her imagery was too inefficient to use in this way. It looks plausible at first glance, but the skill level was still lacking.
Of course, the vice-captain’s talent was quite outstanding, but this was an unavoidable limitation for the person who had the image of the manifestation world.
Until you master it perfectly, you will inevitably get ambiguous results compared to the effort you put in. I’d rather not be able to radiate an aura.
Unfortunately, it’s just a pity that I can’t give you any specific advice because the type of imagery is different from mine.
“It’s okay. With that number, it seems possible to intercept somehow. Shall we try?”
“No, don’t lose your strength already. There will be a separate place for you to go.”
So I decided to just go on my own.
—Kooung!
With one big stomp of his foot, with the will to press down, the noise of the noisy flying flies buzzing in the sky was no longer audible.
“It’s better to be quiet.”
It reminded me of how the madmen who rode on top of them on the battlefield were so annoying, and when I added more murderous intent, the effect was clearer than usual.
That’s how the group of wyverns turned into pieces of meat that were wyverns as of the present time.
Everyone clung to the ground and looked so calm that they were incomparably better than before. Seeing that, I’m a bit hungry.
“Uh…”
“No, what the hell?”
I could feel the eyes of my subordinates looking at me.
The expression of facing something incomprehensible beyond awe. That must have been the same face when I first met Master.
It seemed that this was enough to boost morale and show his dignity as a leader, so I decided not to waste any more time.
“Then let’s keep moving forward. Isn’t there a long way to go anyway?”
First of all, it was urgent to finish this situation before the damage is bigger.
* * *
When the Black Lion Knights entered Viscount Bartok’s territory, the gates opened wide as if they had waited.
The atmosphere of the estate was very frightening.
It was fortunate that, at least outwardly, there seemed to be no destroyed buildings, and everything seemed to be going along peacefully.
It was literally just an appearance.
Despite the time when it should be noisy, the streets were not very quiet, and the faces of the rare residents showed deep anxiety.
There was an atmosphere as if something was about to happen, or even though it had already happened, everyone was trying hard to turn a blind eye.
After preparing my men, I set out to meet Viscount Bartok.
“I’ll be back. I don’t feel too bad, so if something happens in the meantime, everyone follow the vice-captain’s command.”
“Yes! I’ll be waiting for you.”
I hadn’t even sent a message to the viscount’s house yet, but Viscount Bartok himself was running out in a huff from afar.
Even at first glance, it was clear that he was very restless.
His face, as if he had lost everything in the world, was not so unfamiliar when he faced the fate of his own territory.
“Ohhh, finally, you came in person! I heard that the leader of the Black Lion Knights is an excellent talent, and he looks very dignified to match his reputation!”
“Nice to meet you in person as well, Viscount Bartok. How is the current situation?”
“Ha, that’s…”
Viscount Bartok had a splendid appearance, as if he had molded a conventional wisdom about aristocracy into a human shape, but he was quite cooperative with me.
It is completely different from the information written in the document. After all, does his true nature come out only in a crisis situation?
“Currently, the situation here can be seen as extremely bleak. The 2nd Hundred Regiment of the Black Lion Knights and the soldiers of the Territory are doing their best to prevent the invasion of monsters, but honestly, it wouldn’t be strange if they broke through anytime.”
“Hmm…”
“It’s fortunate that there are knights. It’s terrible to imagine if there were only soldiers.”
“What caused this sudden situation to happen?”
“I don’t know. I can’t guess. I doubt it’s cursed.”
To sum up, I don’t know the reason at all, and it’s just that I can barely hold on to the frontline situation.
That’s not enough. More info was needed.
“Since when did the area around the estate become like this?”
“About 2-3 weeks ago. The monsters’ rampage is getting worse day by day.”
“It seems that you haven’t found anything unusual either then or before.”
“As you know, this place is a gateway for so many people to come and go. Even if someone planned something evil, they would have already achieved their goal and fled.”
Viscount Bartok muttered despondently and shook his head. He must have tried, but it seems that he failed even to figure out the cause.
Seeing the tears welling up on his face with his handsome moustache, it seemed that he was having a hard time even continuing the conversation.
‘What’s wrong with this?’
It’s a pity, but it was pointless to talk to him anymore. I thought it would be better to visit the commander of the 20,000 men.
“How fortunate I am that the rumors about wyverns flying around my estate are not true. If it is true, then…”
“…”
… It wasn’t a rumor, but I didn’t feel the need to correct it.
“Then, I’m going to go now. First of all, I’ll strengthen the defense line and do my best to figure out the cause of the situation. I hope you can lighten the burden on your mind a little bit.”
“Thank you, thank you very much… Sir Pietro left after being uncharacteristic of a knight, but you are a true knight.”
For a moment.
Sir Pietro? Could it be Pietro de’ Medici, you mean that guy?
Why does that story come out? The remark I just made could never be overlooked.
An unexpected person was mentioned in a completely unexpected place, but isn’t it too reluctant to just pass it off as a coincidence?
“What? Did your predecessor come and go here? When the hell?”
The viscount was taken aback by my sudden questioning, but he obediently opened his mouth and began blowing information.
“Umm, he came right out of the blue, saying he was on his way back to his hometown after a long service, and asked to be treated as an honored guest. Being from a high-ranking aristocratic family, he didn’t intend to be rude in the first place, but the demands were so…”
“I’d like to hear a little more about what that request was.”
“I asked for the best lodging, the best food, and a courtesan with a small body and big breasts.
It was a time when I was listening closely to the viscount’s testimony, which seemed quite unusual even at first glance.
—Whoa!
I hurriedly got up from my seat at the sound of a tremendous roar that came out of nowhere.
Viscount Bartok, who was also with me, immediately followed me in a hurry.
“What, what?! Oh, no! My estate, my estate!”
“Sorry, Captain! The existing defenses have collapsed, and the monsters are swarming like crazy! The Viscounty is under attack!”
It was so disorganized that I couldn’t easily recognize it, but it was the 2nd Centurion who was reporting to me as if crying.
“You’ve held up well so far. Recover the retreating troops and keep inside the walls.”
“Kuhh… Yes!”
Among the centurions, he had a particularly calm personality. Then he collapsed halfway there.
If so, you should keep in mind the possibility that even casualties occurred in your troops.
Outside, chaos was already unfolding.
— Aaaaagh!
—Raoul Captain of the Ten, Hobgoblins from afar!
— What the fuck!
The screams of the villagers, the noise of a promiscuous battle coming from outside the walls.
‘Somehow it felt ominous.’
Although he said it wouldn’t be strange to be pierced at any time, it seemed to be a simple fact without any exaggeration.
I couldn’t help but wonder why the monsters were attacking so systematically, but I had to put out the fire first.
I rushed to the vice-captain who was leading the troops in my stead on top of the wall and asked.
“What direction are the enemies mainly coming from?”
“All directions! Four hundred units capable of immediately demonstrating combat power, each in the north, south, east and west…”
The decision made by the vice-captain was Jeongseok’s own response.
Looking around a bit from the top of the castle wall, it seemed that there would be no answer other than blocking everything in the current situation.
“Good job.”
After sending the vice-captain down, I immediately shouted at the men under the wall.
“As of now, each battle begins! The primary objective is to maintain the front line! The battle situation is left to the discretion of each commander! Information can only be shared between troops when entering and retreating!”
The knights, composed of superhumans, did not need more detailed command than this.
As long as this is enough, you will be able to fight well.
In the current situation, the role of the knight commander is to respond to the big variables on the battlefield.
—Gaagh!
“Guard the gates, guard the gates!”
“I’m protecting it. It looks like it’s going to collapse soon! That ogre… What kind of mutant is it? It’s crazy!”
Yeah, that’s what it is.
A very confusing scene. It was a rather familiar feeling to me.
‘It’s been about two months now.’
It was the car that he had been hanging out with the cute princess lately and was getting too used to peace.
I immediately jumped down the wall and ran towards where the ogre had appeared.
—Keeek? Ayeek!!!
—Quaang!
I’m going to have a good time with a few monsters.
“Captain, the captain is coming this way!”
“Wow!”
While running.
I hoped that my subordinates would feel at least a little bit more comfortable, and as I moved and pressed down the monsters, a breakthrough opened along my path.
This is why subduing monsters is convenient. It’s because the method that doesn’t even get eaten on the battlefield works so well.
—Whoa!
I came face to face with a mutated ogre howling cheekily in front of me.
The size is quite large. Originally, an ogre would have been about 5 meters tall, but that guy seemed to be over 8 meters tall.
On top of that, the appearance of her bluish skin stained black must have been done wrong. If so, food poisoning should be treated.
— Kwak!
I clenched my fists and circulated mana intensively through my right arm, shoulder, spine, and both legs.
—Ah!
Then, an ogre’s fist arrogantly extended towards me. It was as expected.
It infuses power into the muscles of the whole body and explodes the flow of mana.
There was no need for images.
“Captain! It’s dangerous! Captain!”
“You didn’t even pull out your sword!”
—Quaang!
Weapons were also unnecessary. A trained body and mana were enough.
—Whoa, whoa, whoa…
With an insignificant scream, his right arm exploded and the huge body of the ogre was blown away powerlessly.
One punch, that was enough.
