Chapter 163 – 36. Gray. (7)
Grayish.
Gray was coming.
The sky was a dark gray as if it were covered with dark clouds. Ashes were scattered everywhere as if a large fire had broken out, and the frightened beast cried and ran amok all day long before dying.
It’s as if hell spread out on this earth. Ordinary citizens, as well as seasoned mercenaries, trembled in fear.
Strange creatures appeared in the city and ghosts roamed. People suffered from terrible nightmares every night, and those who saw them had accidents.
The descent of the devil is just that.
However, Danju Allen ruled the conscripts, including the Allen-Mercenary Corps, without any distraction from any tricks.
“Don’t be seduced by the devil’s tricks. You must never forget that you have a family to protect!”
Parents took up spears and knives for their young children, and young people for their old parents and the city.
The cathedral that enshrined the Holy Spirit was bustling throughout the day. Blind Saint Aud Noon blesses those who visit her whenever she has time, and she gives them peace and stability.
And the scouting party, which had left early two days earlier, soon returned and reported a great wave of ash coming in here.
– The devil’s army will arrive here tonight at the earliest, or tomorrow morning at the latest!
As soon as the report of the reconnaissance party was finished, the mercenary commanders of Calihill ordered the mercenaries to head to the assigned area.
A hastily formed police force and mercenary corps settled on the wall. Inside the city, a few knights on horseback and old mercenaries formed a vigilante force and prepared to defeat the occasional enemy.
A few drops of holy water were poured into huge pots placed on each wall of the castle after they were filled with water. A large amount of low-density holy water would have much less effect than thick holy water, but it would still be better than nothing.
The forge melted even agricultural tools and made weapons without a break. Fortunately, the spears were returned to the security forces one by one, but there was no thick cloth armor, let alone a helmet. At least, each family made armor by attaching iron plates to leather clothes or by applying several layers of leather. I’m not sure how helpful that would be, but it’s still better than nothing.
Meanwhile, the thick ash in the sky grew thicker, and people felt the acrid smoke getting stronger.
The green and beautiful nature disappeared without a trace, and the whole place turned into a gray cloth.
…… And, five days after the subjugation party arrived in the middle city of Armo, the Ash army finally appeared here.
It was a wave of ashes, just as the subjugation team had expressed.
The security guard, who witnessed the demonic army, violently beat the bell with a hammer.
– Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding Ding
The cry of an enemy——— soon spread throughout the city.
Whether old or young, parents and children hugged each other tightly and kissed each other for what might be their last greeting. And each one hurried to his seat.
Allen-Mercenaries also went to the area assigned to them and watched the enemies approaching over the wall.
Corey, a newcomer who had not yet experienced war, trembled with fear. Seeing that, Allen grabbed him by the shoulder and encouraged him.
“We are there. Don’t worry. Just do it as usual. Then you can defeat it.”
The furry Geese, who had treated Corey like his own brother, laughed heartily as he wrapped his arms around his neck.
“You’re lucky, you bastard. Now I will drink free alcohol for the rest of my life!”
“…… If you live, you drink free alcohol.”
“Bitch, who dies! We will all come back alive! Siipal, I was successful at best, but it would be unfair if I died here!”
Even for a moment of chatter, the army of ashes continued to advance towards them.
The count’s mercenaries, including the subjugation party, grabbed their weapons and prepared for the upcoming battle.
Doo-woong, doo-woong, doo-woong, doo-woong—-.
The sound of drums resounding from a huge drum made of leather intensified the combatants’ sense of exhilaration to the fullest.
Allen also pulled out the shortsword tied to his waist. Of course, he wouldn’t directly participate in battle, but he couldn’t be alone with his bare hands.
He spoke one last time to his crew.
“I won’t say anything out of the ordinary. When this battle is over, I’ll give everyone a generous bonus! I mean, I’ll let you enjoy it to the fullest!”
After all, they are mercenaries who risk their lives to make money. Of course, there is no reason to dislike additional bonuses other than employment expenses.
“Even a devil will die if its head is cut off anyway! Kill them! And let’s make money!”
“Yeep-!”
The mercenaries, who became one with money, strengthened their fighting spirit. Allen made a promise that he would ask the Count’s family to receive a reward for the security forces fighting in the same district. …… I don’t know how many of them will survive to the end.
Ash’s army, which was advancing on the city, came so close that it could be seen with the naked eye. When he thought it was this far, Allen signaled with a hand gesture to Carly Hill Danju. At the same time, the signal was transmitted to other mercenaries.
And sorcerers chanted magic. The number of wizards here is about six.
“Helena, blow a cool shot.”
“Yes, my lord.”
For the first time since his awakening, Master Sutong decided to try his best.
With her short deep breath, her mana slowly began to gather towards her. It was so colossal that even Allen, whose [Mana] Level was hitting rock bottom, felt her skin tingle. Of course, those who are sensitive are bound to be more surprised.
In particular, the surprise of the blind saintess, who could feel her energy more vividly than others, was hard to describe. …… Obviously, this is far beyond the level of the sucker she knew. No, she transcended so far that it would be laughable to say that she was the same person.
ㅡㅡ!!
Moreover, the speciality of the sucking mage is the element series.
Although the efficiency may be low, there was no disagreement even if it was by far the best among magic in terms of destructive power.
In fact, the reason why Allen boldly jumped into the war against the devil was the existence of the suckling wizard. The magic of the person who opened the door is truly a strategic weapon.
Soon, the manatan of enormous power was completed, and Elena vigorously blew it into the middle of the army of ashes.
And…… , Explosion-!
ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ!!!!!
It was a different level of power from the kind of magic that other wizards used to blow.
Towards the surprised mercenaries and security forces, Allen did not miss the opportunity and shouted loudly.
“We have a great archmage! Everyone, don’t lose courage! If we fight to the end, victory is ours!”
Accompanied by Allen’s wink, the wizard smiled awkwardly and raised her wand high. And cheers pouring in.
“Good work, Elena. … One more time!”
And the second magic flies to the enemies again and explodes. … However, the low efficiency is the same as before, and it is still impossible to continuously hit continuously. She blew two large blows and needed a little time to recover mana.
An ordinary army would have lost morale from such magic, but the opponents were a demonic army that knew nothing of fear or fear. Despite being hit by magic, they rushed towards the city, not caring.
Meeeee
With a ghastly goat cry, the ashes smashed against the walls of the castle. It was such a powerful shock that the entire castle wall shook once.
… And the battle began.
The walls of the middle city were not very high, so the ashes that began to pile up under the walls quickly rose to the top of the walls. At the same time, an army of ashes began to rise.
The terrifying appearance of the demon’s army was terrifying enough to make you urinate just by looking at it. Among the combatants who were immediately prepared, those who fell into a panic or fainted at the sight of it appeared one after another.
However, people were not in a relaxed situation enough to care about their incapacitated colleagues.
Enemies with the head of a goat and the body of a dog rushed fiercely at the humans. They didn’t stop unless their heads were smashed.
“Fuck you!”
The mercenaries wielded their weapons and shields like crazy and defeated the enemies, but there was literally no end in sight.
Just then, something huge descended from the sky.
ㅡㅡ!!
It was in the shape of a huge bird, and it was aiming exactly at the red-haired monk. Obviously, even the devil cannot easily think of the person who opened the door.
Fortunately, the blind saintess, who had previously recognized it, jumped up with all her might and smashed her new head sideways with her fists.
It turned and crashed into a building under the city wall. Naturally, the building was smashed and half collapsed.
“Damn it!”
It happened so quickly that Allen couldn’t stop the curse from coming out of her mouth reflexively.
Still, the performance of Allen-Mercenary Corps was far more overwhelming than other Mercenary Corps.
Two verified named characters, one awakened character, and other members are also armed with decent stats and considerable experience.
Can….
Just when Allen thought he could do it, a powerful manapo struck the front gate and its surroundings.
ㅡㅡㅡㅡ!!!!
No matter how bad the city walls are compared to the big cities, the city walls are still walls. However, with this powerful blow, part of the wall collapsed and half of the main gate was smashed.
The vigilantes randomly pushed a cart loaded with heavy stones behind the gate to defend the gate. If it still breaks through, they are ready to set fire to it as a last resort.
At that time, a huge silhouette began to slowly appear in the distance.
Ah.
An ashes giant twice as tall as the castle walls was approaching.
“Elena-!”
Allen cried out Elena’s name anxiously, as if looking for her all-around fixer.
After recovering his mana, the magician chanted the spell again, wiping his ashes-stained face with the back of his hand.
It was a magic that the demon, Granzo, had specially studied for his successor.
In an instant, a whirlpool raged in the gray sky.
– What’s the name of this magic?
…… Then, a huge pillar of light slammed down on the head of the ash giant.
– It’s a punishment.
That colossal pillar of light was enough to push away even the gray light in all directions at that moment.
Heavenly Punishment.
The incomplete sucker had consumed most of his mana, but with this single shot, the giant ashes were annihilated at once.
… Siipal… !
Even Allen, who wasn’t surprised by anything, couldn’t help but be shocked when he saw it. …… Maybe that’s why the viola sophomore was so coveted.
Of course, this battle did not end with the destruction of the ash giant. The battle was still fiercely ongoing, and a significant number of casualties were already taking place one after another.
…… And then.
Something flying in the distance struck a powerful blow at Allen-Mercenary Corps.
ㅡㅡ!!
And Natasha, a gum milk tester who swung her sword powerfully and cut it off.
Unlike the other Ash Soldiers, it even wielded a sword, having a human body except for a goat head.
Allen realized at once that this guy was half a demon descended. Probably the shape that dwells on the body of a certain powerful swordsman.
… They must have stepped out directly to defeat the straw mage who was a threat to them.
“Natasha, be careful! It’s the devil!”
The demon, whose human body was reconstructed from ashes, stood tall on the wall, looking down at the cheeky human female glaring at him.
Meeeee…….
The dark cries of demons created a terrifying atmosphere.
A long time ago, it was once called the Sword Emperor.
Beyond decades.
I collided with the next Sword Emperor.
