Episode 110-Survivors (10)
‘Uh, when should I step forward?’
A fierce battlefield. Larsen, who had stepped back slightly, gritted his teeth as he heard shouts and screams coming from all directions. This is because in order to use the one attack he had, he had to conserve his strength without being able to use other skills.
“The wind of healing is blowing!”
“It is the protection of the guardian deity!”
As the war progressed in earnest, they began to strip each other of their cards one by one.
The expeditionary force mobilized shamans to block the arrow attacks of the Arin tribe, clinging to the not-so-high castle wall and installing a ladder. As they used the ladder as a stepping stone to rush in, a refreshing wind blew, restoring their stamina and healing their wounds.
‘The number of warriors is falling behind.’
However, the person who brought the wind of healing was holding the mouse with a not so good expression.
This is because the battlefield from above does not look that good.
The problem was the large number of warriors in the expeditionary force. In addition to the numerous warriors that Luke had increased by unifying the central tribes, the warriors who had joined him by capturing Garhan’s tribe.
On the other hand, the Arin tribe had the power to awaken the mana of talented ordinary people and turn them into warriors, but their power was divided again with more than half of them sent to the north.
‘I can’t help you right now.’
Desktop destruction was used to keep enemy shamans in check. Thanks to this, there was no way to stop the enemy warriors who were swinging their weapons with superhuman strength.
At least they were barely able to withstand it as many people were holding shields made of special materials imbued with magical power.
“Larsen! Now! “You need to step forward now!”
And Varun, who took advantage of that very moment, shouted. The moment when the enemy deploys warriors to gain victory, and more people flock in.
If Larsen’s magic is applied to the place where they are gathered, the efficiency will be maximized and at least hundreds of people will die in one hit.
‘Now is the time.’
Varun, who transformed from a bird back to a human, shouted as soon as he landed, and Larsen hurried up to the watchtower.
There was no time to look at anything else. He raised the staff in his hand high and showed off the great magic he had learned after being instilled in it by the grimoire Lestra over several days.
“Hey, look at that. “It’s heaven!”
“Nonsense…”
A huge magic circle spread out in the blue sky. Its sparkle is so beautiful and huge that both allies and enemies are instantly mesmerized.
However, how it was received was different. Those who had already seen Larsen’s great magic cheered, knowing that it was a move for their victory, while the expeditionary force who saw it for the first time felt instinctive fear and hesitated.
[Fire Rain]
Immediately after that, countless fiery arrows began to pour down from the magic circle toward the ground. Even in defense games, the skill that is used as a fatal blow when blocking a crowd of enemies is used precisely at the right time.
“The castle is not high, so there is no need to surround it. If you attack both sides at the same time and press on without stopping, you will inevitably succeed.”
Just before Larsen’s great magic unfolds. The wizard, who was effectively leading the siege in place of General Commander Gir, who was ignorant of the siege war, was satisfied with the smooth progress of the siege war.
As they said, the outpost that the Arin tribe hastily built was low in height compared to its size, and it was not difficult to attack it as long as you could approach through the hill.
We somehow managed to defend against the long-distance attacks of the Arin tribe and took advantage of the greater number of our warriors to use them as assault tanks. In fact, the attack went smoothly and it seemed like we could get over the castle wall at any moment.
‘Still, the combat power is considerable. If they form a unified kingdom as you wish, the balance in this area will be shaken.’
The wizard was also impressed by the combat power of the grassland tribes. Even if the siege was inadequate, I continued to feel that the combat power of each of them was considerable.
“hmm?! Look at that. “It’s heaven!”
He discovered Larsen’s magic just before he was sure of victory. The wizard who inadvertently looked at the sky at the shouts from around him froze.
‘This is ridiculous.’
Just as the grassland tribes learned horseback riding, wizards also entered the Royal Academy and trained magic from a very young age.
I know better than anyone else what magic is. It was true that deep inside, I was belittling and looking down on the magic used by the shamans of the grassland tribes.
To be honest, I was a bit surprised by magic spells like giant hammers and chainsaws falling from the sky, but that was it. Because it was by no means perfect power.
However, what was unfolding in the sky now was something that could never be called magic or witchcraft.
“Magic!”
It was definitely magic. It’s a huge, complex, transcendental magic whose principles are unknown.
“Avoid everyone!”
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“Ugh! “It’s a fiery arrow!”
Blazing arrows rained down from a huge magic circle floating in the sky and fell on the heads of many of the expeditionary forces who had dismounted from their horses and were gathered on the hill to attack the castle walls.
I tried to block it with my shield, but it was a mana-filled blow that was difficult to block with a normal shield.
In an instant, more than a hundred people collapsed and screamed as the fire ignited. It was a blow that was difficult to understand through simple calculations.
Even if there were only a few hundred people who fell to the ground, it is impossible to calculate the mass panic of people who were terrified by something falling from the sky.
“Lord Lihar! What kind of magic is this? “I’ve never even heard of magic like this!”
“I do not know either. “This is a state of great magic that only exists virtually!”
The wizard shouted when he saw his fellow wizards running towards him with shocked faces. Because the person who didn’t understand this situation the most was himself.
‘Who are you? Who are you?’
While the expeditionary force was struggling in confusion, the wizard used vision expansion magic to quickly inspect the Arryn camp.
It was an effort to find the unknown force that had joined the Arin tribe, convinced that it was a magic of a scale and level that could never be cast by a barbarian of the plains.
“no way…”
However, what he saw was a black-haired boy with a pale face who was being supported by others, holding a staff that looked like it belonged to a wizard.
Anyone can see that he is a local by his appearance and appearance.
“Holy sh*t! “Everyone retreat!”
And Gir, who was worse off then, withdrew his troops. The expeditionary force was more pleased than anyone else with the order and fled far away, leaving behind the piles of corpses as if the water had receded.
“Does this make sense!? “Is that what magic is?”
“Calm down. The person presumed to be the wizard who used that magic was confirmed to be unable to move due to mana exhaustion. Also, it is impossible to use that great magic.”
Gir raised his voice saying he couldn’t understand, and for no reason criticized the wizards’ representative, Rihar. Rihar, who had no idea that there was a wizard of this level, gritted his teeth and calmly opened his mouth.
“What if there’s another guy like that?! “What about that?”
“That…can’t happen.”
“If I had been riding a horse in the first place, I would have been able to avoid most of what fell from the sky.”
Gir seemed to have already lost his mind on the siege. Not only he, the commander, but also the warriors and soldiers under his command clearly wanted to ride on horseback.
“The reason why these people, who are so outnumbered and have so few warriors, dare to hold out like this is because of that wall. It would be better to target their fields and livestock and bypass the castle as originally planned. If you want to hit someone from behind, do it. “I would rather die on horseback than climb a castle wall.”
I decided to change my plans to grow up. As originally planned, the plan was to bypass the castle and attack the Arin village.
Although it was working as Varun intended, Gir’s logic was also not lacking.
‘Are these guys really going to jump after just one knock?’
Early that morning, as soon as the expeditionary force woke up, they all mounted their horses and started running. Those on the wall didn’t even notice and started running towards the east.
The horses were full of energy and strength, perhaps because their owners had not ridden them all day yesterday.
He, who had stayed up all night at his desk, looked at the scene on the screen while rubbing his eyes and quickly turned the screen.
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“The fields and livestock created by the residents… that doesn’t mean much.”
I yawned and saw the movement of the enemies who had started galloping on horseback.
The vast fields that the double agent reported to the enemy were actually the ones that Varun had instructed farmers to create to grow crops recently brought from the game world.
The livestock are also just some of the things raised in the game world that were brought outside to be used immediately.
In other words, the things they are trying to burn and plunder are things that are not worth much. How disappointed would you be if you knew that fact?
They can’t even get over the outpost, which is just a wall, and they can never get over the wall in the village.
‘You should let me know in advance.’
Still, I had to let them know that they were coming, so I moved the mouse in earnest.
First, I picked up an awake sentry with the mouse and moved it to the screen closest to the enemies.
The sentry was shocked when he saw it, and after checking, I picked him up and brought him back to the village.
Of course, the sentry reported this to the superiors. Riena, who was waiting in the village, heard the news and watched as she armed herself and other soldiers.
This was around morning when the sun had fully risen. The enemies are still running non-stop, so they should reach the village within today.
‘Thank you for moving together all at once.’
I’m glad they don’t have long tails. The more they are concentrated on one screen, the more screens I can work on.
I dragged Varun and the soldiers at the base, who had already prepared, as high as I could with the mouse and lifted them into the sky. It’s meant to hit the back, but if I intervene, it can move much faster.
It took a bit of strain on my wrist to move thousands of people individually with the mouse without being noticed by the enemies.
Still, thanks to these efforts, the enemy is gradually getting closer to the trap we have laid.
“—, —.”
Inside a village filled with war clouds. As I waited for the enemies to arrive, I watched as Riena, who had finished arming herself, took out her sword for the last time.
With a stern face and a sword in hand, she mounted her horse.
I wasn’t worried because I knew her level well, but when I was actually the person involved, her attitude was solemn, so I was nervous for no reason.
‘Well, it’s a different enemy than bugs and monsters.’
Simple comparisons like, “I beat the boss monster, so she will win,” and “I fixed the bug, so she’s stronger” were only possible in real games.
Realistic battles are full of variables anytime, anywhere. Anyone can die and anyone can survive. I told myself not to forget it.
Because I don’t know if a moment will come in the future where I too will have to fight.
In this way, Riena was my teacher.
She thinks of me as a greater being, but we are not one-sided and we are helpful to each other.