Chapter 52 – Roar of the Black Lion
The union of the Unity Knights and the Frost Knights that will be the biggest obstacle to their goal of winning.
The first thought that came to mind as a countermeasure against it was that we would form a coalition and respond from this side as well.
What if we establish a large-scale rotation by proposing a temporary alliance to the Knights of Corvo and the Knights of the Temple, which have been hit hard?
Wouldn’t it be really comfortable and nice to have no increase in potential opponents and a clearer power structure?
Textbook-like, but decent judgment. It was the kind of model answer that an instructor at an officer training school would write down on a blackboard with chalk.
We went through a meeting with the judgment that it was at least worth trying.
“Then I’ll go alone. When I look at this and that, this is the most acceptable.”
“Are you really going to be okay? I’ll take at least one ligament with you.”
“Haha. Wouldn’t it be more vigilant if they rushed for nothing?”
As a result, the person selected as an envoy from the Black Lion Knights was the 3rd centurion, Sir Carl.
If it was a different class, it would have been possible to send a lowly soldier as a messenger, but it was common etiquette to send a key figure when proposing an alliance between knights.
“Sir Carol! Take care and have a good trip!”
“Hey, Captain Raul. Don’t you openly like it? You can manage your expression a bit, though.”
“Huh? Is it obvious? Hehe…”
“Keep in mind, the centurion’s job isn’t all about cutting the knife. Please don’t get into trouble and just lead the unit as you’ve learned. Do you understand?”
“Ancient!”
The fact that there were Aura users in the 3rd Centurion who could fill the vacancy of Sir Carl was also the basis for the judgment.
Captain Raul, who was assigned the position of acting centurion, was visibly happy.
He was originally a person with a solid standing within the 3rd Hundred Division, and he was a person whose skills were beyond reproach, so his temporary measures were accepted without difficulty.
“I hope that the alliance will be successful.”
“I agree.”
Yeah, so far so good. Everything was good.
The problem occurred about two hours later.
While all of his subordinates were on alert, the car was watching the front from the command post of the temporary base.
‘It’s a disgusting landscape.’
Here on the Charichin Plain, the sun does not set all year round.
The land of the midnight sun, where night never comes.
However, the unchanging horizon wriggled for a moment and gradually began to approach this direction.
“What?”
The moment when I took a closer look at the figure that evoked an ominous feeling with mana.
— Jerrit!
The eyes of Lord Kairos, the commander of the Unity Knights wearing gray armor, stared straight at me.
If so, it was obvious what the identity of those flinching from several kilometers away would be.
“Black Lions, all ready for battle! Enemies are coming towards us!”
“Yes, I understand!”
Were they aware of our presence, just as we identified their trends through reconnaissance?
Beyond the approximate location being caught, it is highly likely that the scouting party that was sent earlier got a tail, judging from the fact that he was staring at this side at all.
It’s meaningless to come now and weigh the good and the bad.
More than that, if he had launched an attack openly, there would have been a clear basis for judgment.
“Captain Pascal. Does this mean anything to those eccentrics?”
“It’s a meaningless question. First of all, let the shield bearers and long weapon bearers form a defensive line at the forefront. It’s a hundred times better than doing nothing.”
“Yes, I understand!”
I checked the current situation once again, looking at my subordinates, who were perplexed but prepared to retaliate.
Even more disturbing than the fact that the location of the temporary base had been identified, the fact that the Frost Knights, who were said to have formed an alliance with them, was nowhere to be seen.
Is it a diversion operation? So where are the rest of you and what are you doing?
However, no matter how much I tried to raise my spirits to the maximum, I couldn’t feel the momentum of the Frost Knights nearby.
‘What about this…’
I was lost in thought for a while.
In the first place, the enemy must have induced such a chaotic situation. Indeed, it is the terrifying potential of an allied force with two candidates for the championship.
However, just being dragged around by their strategy would never make you a winner.
If you rush into battle in a situation where the enemy’s position is not fully grasped, you will be swept away by a surprise attack from behind and from the side, and you will be annihilated.
Also, I didn’t want to watch my men die before my eyes or play with my enemies, even if it was a fake death.
Ego. So, what should be done to overcome this difficulty?
‘Let’s stay. Then just… ‘
In an instant, a thought passed through my mind.
‘You stupid disciple. Foolish, indeed foolish.’
If you knew that I had come to this conclusion, I would have thought of Master’s self-portrait, who would start nagging me with her eyes down as if she was pathetic.
I thought it was worth doing seriously, so my mind gradually leaned in that direction.
No matter how confident one is in military power, as long as there is only one life, no one would even think about it.
However, with the power of His Majesty, there is no need to worry about death, so wouldn’t it be okay to just commit it?
—Thump, pound…
The moment I made a decision in my mind, the rough pulsating sound of my heart resonated in my ears.
“Captain! The enemies are now close by! What should we do?”
It was only belatedly that I noticed the vice-captain waiting for orders with an uneasy look next to me.
She would lead her men well even without me.
“You guys prepare for the appearance of the Frost Knights and the other two unseen forces here.”
“Yes? What the hell are you talking about, isn’t the enemy right in front of you!”
No matter what. It was a truly reckless decision against the formidable opponents who were counted as candidates for the championship of the Knights Match, but…
What can I do
In the first place, I never thought that I would be able to win the championship in a normal way.
Since the situation has already reached this point, I have no choice but to exert my strength somehow.
“I will deal with the Unity Knights alone.”
The moment he finally let his thoughts come out of his mouth, the vice-captain’s sharp face looked more dazed than ever.
I’ve never shown such an expression when receiving the mana injection that I love so much.
“…Didn’t you hear that?”
“Vice-captain, take good care of my subordinates instead of me. I’ll be back soon after finishing it.”
-Thud!
I shook off my useless thoughts, quickly jumped off the hill, and marched alone toward the approaching Unity Knights.
“Captain, Captain!”
“Don’t worry about me, prepare for the attack of invisible enemies with your subordinates! It’s an order!”
In the meantime. I didn’t forget to look back for a moment and emphasize it once more at the deputy leader’s cry, as if he would follow me any minute if I left him alone.
‘Are you the author?’
The Unity Knight Commander, Lord Kairos, who is now close enough to recognize his face.
I don’t really like his face, which is needlessly handsome for a man and has no scars.
“…Did you come alone? Where did you leave your subordinates?”
“Your opponent is enough for me alone.”
So when I deliberately scratched my insides a little, it was quite interesting to see him twisting his facial muscles strangely and putting on a horribly distorted expression.
Seeing as he was so agitated by such a simple provocation, it seemed that he had lived his life without any ups and downs. Or you have the idea that everyone should be polite to you.
I’m not saying this from the point of provocation first, but it wasn’t the kind of person I wanted to be close to.
— Fast
Judging by the grinding of their teeth, it seems that the other side also thinks of me similarly.
“Captain of the Black Lion Knights, this is nothing short of an insult.”
“I’m just telling the truth.”
Meanwhile, I quickly glanced over the composition of the enemies while the opposing bosses were agitated.
As I had heard, they were taking a fairly heterogeneous formation for a Knights Templar.
Rather than being knights, it was like a general regular army, where many different types of soldiers such as heavy infantry, crossbowmen, and long spearmen coexisted.
Besides, the momentum of the troops was strangely blurry. All of them looked more like ordinary people than knights.
Could it be related to the unique image of Lord Kairos, which is considered the most unique and heterogeneous?
“Well, the individual’s military power itself is quite exceptional. If that’s the case, he might be arrogant.”
“I’m more confident because I’m dealing with insincere people like your subordinates.”
As I continued to make strategic provocations, Lord Kairos shook his head and began to gather his spirit, as if he had noticed that I was deliberately wasting time.
“I don’t deserve to have any more conversations with a rogue like you.”
—Goooh…
Gray mana scattered widely around the area.
As I raised my spirits up against him, wary of him trying to express his image even at a glance, his mana instantly wrapped around my allies instead of heading towards me, the enemy in front of me.
Then, unlike the vague impression of the moment before, the appearance of the Unity Knights revealing the momentum that individually surpasses the skilled knights.
Their leader, Lord Kairos, drew his sword and aimed it at me, revealing a vicious murder.
“I’ll show you the difference in overwhelming strength.”
Indeed, with that level of strength, it was not enough to be considered as one of the favorites for the championship.
The pikemen, ready to charge, waited for the leader’s command, ready to pierce the enemy in an instant.
Should we consider it fortunate that they are not on horseback?
—Kkuguguk… !
Even the arrow of the crossbow that was aimed at me had an aura.
But I wasn’t afraid.
It’s not the first time I’ve faced a lot of troops alone, and most of all, they’re not strong enough foes to put pressure on me.
It’s just that there are a few more pages, and each individual is a little stronger than an average knight.
“All, attack!”
“Waaaaa!”
Arrows shot with the momentum to make the enemy hive, and the mercilessly charging pikemen.
I took a deep breath and prepared a move against them.
— Deed deed…
Temporarily overloads the mana core to give strength to the ship and induce violent vibrations like an earthquake.
The uncontrollable enormous force and vibration is pulled up to the throat and exhaled as it is.
Arien Ryu Type 2 — Lion’s Roar
A shout that shakes the heavens and the earth echoes all over the world.
— ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ !
Just as all beasts succumb to the roar of a lion, let the enemies run away in a panic.
