Chapter 22 – 5. Plateau. (5)
The sun has crossed the ridge of the ridge. The twilight quickly creeps over the plateau, and the red flag of Herrera fluttering in the strong wind has lost its color.
Inside the tent, where the still silence fell, all the members alternately lay down or sit in a state of heavy armament.
“… Will you really come?”
“I think it’s going to be difficult….”
They fought to the death all morning, and their fatigue is still not fully resolved. I couldn’t even rest the whole morning because I even took care of it there, so I just worked.
Of course, the situation would be the same over there. It was hard to believe that they would come by surprise at night in such physical condition.
“I will come. Maybe. … There’s nowhere else to retreat from.”
Contrary to the doubts of the crew, however, Allen’s tone was firm.
No matter how much the east is a tribe that only knows how to charge like barbarians, not all of them are like that. I’m sure there are guys who know tactics even halfway through. They will propose a night raid to overcome this situation, and that Eindolph or whatever guy will eventually accept it.
No matter what honor is, in the end it’s not worth more than victory.
… Actually, more than anything else, Jihoo suffered a lot while playing [Guild Master]. I don’t know if the system intended it or not, but after achieving something, crisis often came. As if not to be vigilant until the end.
“Dan-lord, get some rest. Then you will fall.”
“Okay. Get some sleep. We can figure it out If there is a surprise attack, I will run and fight until my dick is drained.”
“… I’m fine.”
“Please close your eyes. Then, if Danju really collapses, what should we do? I’m looking at the mother bird like a baby bird.”
“Chuck the baby bird.”
“Why, is it a metaphor?”
Allen yawned with a tear in his mouth. To be honest, I lost a lot of sleep earlier because of worries and burdens. … I promised you that you would come for a night raid, but it would be so embarrassing if you didn’t come again.
“Then, close your eyes for a moment. … If you notice anything, wake me up right away.”
“Yes, Danju.”
Only then did Allen slowly lie down on the rug. Aww, CIP-. The moment I lay down, it was so comfortable that I would swear.
That’s why even if you read all the three sutras, lying down is the best.
He fell asleep as soon as he lay down. Everyone snorted slightly and laughed at Danju. As if they had been waiting, they brought up the story of sobriety.
“Because it’s a very thing. Poisonous, very poisonous. Who said Southern nobles are cowards?”
“It was born. Genius genius. It’s the first time I’ve been drinking like this in my life as a mercenary, hey.”
“It’s a nobleman who will become something later. It just feels that way.”
“I want to keep going with you… , It’s a pity that my talent is low.”
The noise that had been talking for a while soon quieted down. They also dozed off and woke up repeatedly.
The night got deeper and deeper.
· · ·
Queen Elena was suddenly awakened by the loud sound of a bell. It’s an enemy—-, a shrieking shriek pierced her ears sharply.
– Tonight, the possibility of an enemy surprise attack is high. It is right to be thoroughly prepared.
In the end, Allen Danju’s prediction was correct. Of course, anyone could say that he might come for a night raid, but there was a certain certainty in his tone. As if seeing through the other person’s thoughts.
She, too, had already put on all her equipment, so she didn’t have to prepare further, and she jumped out of the tent in that state.
A roaring roar that hits the ears as soon as it comes out. It was at this moment that Eindolf was judged to be wrong when she said that he was a man of honor and would not carry out surprise attacks at night.
The enemy had already occupied the high ground. The slope of the plateau wasn’t that severe, but it didn’t have an impact enough to ignore it.
The enemies, who had been observing the movements of the Herrera group by approaching as stealthily as possible, waved their weapons and jumped down like crazy as soon as they were discovered by the opponent. As if they wouldn’t even give me time to prepare for battle.
… However, the Herrera group is already equipped and ready to face the enemies.
Obviously, it was so different from what the opponent thought would be startled and panicked, rather the group of Urgang who came to ambush were taken aback. But since she had already come this far, there was no turning back.
“Turn around uh uh uh uh–“
Eindolph shouted. He ran among his enemies with his mercenaries. Like a brave warrior.
At first, Urgang’s group seemed to have a slight advantage. Before long, however, the tide began to slowly turn toward Herrera.
It was an obvious physical difference. It’s because the side of the counterattack has a much better advantage in terms of fatigue than the side of the ambush. Of course, if the surprise attack was successful, it would be a different story, but the moment it failed, the side that attempted the surprise attack had no choice but to be at a disadvantage compared to the opponent mentally or physically.
Naturally, Eindolf also realized that the ambush had failed, and he began to shake mentally.
I definitely thought it was a conversion move aimed at the enemy’s vigilance, but the opponent had even seen through that.
… Elena… !
Eindolf mistakenly thought that the surprise attack was Elena’s strategy. And he changed the goal of the battle.
Taking Elena prisoner—.
As you can see, it seemed difficult to win the fight. Then we have no choice but to catch the boss. He had no other choice any longer.
“Follow me!”
Eindolph bravely took the lead. After that, Eindolph-his mercenaries followed with fearsome momentum.
That mortal charge was amazing. To the extent that even the Herrera group, which had already won, flinched.
Seeing the Eindolf-Mercenary corps terrifyingly pushing towards her, Elena saw through their motives. Something that surely comes to catch itself.
A single shot of magic would create a strong stopping power, but the problem was the location. It was difficult for her to use her magic properly because the enemy was descending from above. If you make a mistake, you may end up harming your allies. They must have taken her magic into account and positioned her this way.
Eventually she gave up using her magic. Magic is not a good choice in a situation where the enemy is entangled. … I have no choice but to believe in Roakin-Mercenaries.
“Stop it!”
Roakin – the captain of the mercenary corps shouted as he raised his iron-cored mace. Soon, the two mercenaries collided violently.
However, it was not easy to prevent Eindolph’s inaction, who was famous as an excellent swordsman. Moreover, the mercenaries are now very tired. In the end, the Roakin-Mercenaries began to slowly push back.
Oh
Elena was slightly frightened by the screams that were getting closer. What could be seen peeking through the mercenaries was Eindolph, approaching with terrifying momentum.
… What should I do? What should I do….
It wasn’t even a situation where you could give orders or not. Like a butterfly caught in her web, she froze at Eindolf’s sometimes bloody stare.
Then someone grabbed her by the front and started dragging her. Ah-! She looked up at the figure who was dragging her. It was Allen Danju, with blood splattered all over his face. He yelled at her, glaring at her eyes with her stern expression.
“Where are you selling your mind?! The enemy is coming!”
At the same time, Allen-Mercenary Corps takes place in front of them. In an instant, a thick human wall was erected.
Allen let go of her clothes and raised her finger, warning.
“Get your mind right! Don’t you know it’s over when you get caught? After all this hard work, are you going to lose in vain?!”
Breast milk Elena swallowed her dry saliva and forced her head to nod. Allen saw that, and she shook her head lightly, thinking to herself, “It’s still too early for her to take on the big job.”
On the other hand, Eindolf let out Elena right in front of her nose and screamed. How did you get here!
However, what blocks his way is the very mercenary group that showed great majesty in the morning. Still, they weren’t invincible, but a few were injured.
I saw some possibility there, but the victory was already too lean. More than half of the Eindolph-Mercenaries were also killed or injured. The captain asked Danju Eindolph to step down, saying that he could not stand it any longer.
“You mean to retreat again?!”
“The damage is too extreme. … You must leave now. The surprise attack failed!”
Failure.
At that word, Eindolph calmed down like a lie and regained his senses.
Looking back, there were too many invisible crew members.
Oh
I was no longer proud of myself. Now, it was important to save even one more precious subordinate.
“… Retreat, retreat step away retreat! Retreat!”
Eindolph shouted. The group of Urgang started to run away again. This time, too, with great sacrifices.
The battle ended as if they had met a cliff. However, there was no shout of victory on the battlefield after the battle.
There are only painful moans and sobs from those whose lives have not ended.
Allen Danju gave orders to the mercenaries with the half-dazed Elena behind.
Those whose lives are attached should be treated, regardless of the enemy. To put your life on hold somehow.
He glanced over the corpse-filled plateau again. My nose was already not functioning properly because of the terrible smell of blood.
Allen was a staunch atheist, but he couldn’t help praying for the dead at this moment.
In the next life, I hope you have a peaceful life.
