Chapter 57 Sacrifice (1)
Selena is now standing in Constell’s stable.
Indeed, there were quite a few types of horses in Constell, where horseback riding is available. Among them, I was worried for a while whether Cassian could be found, but it was also Ki-woo. As Frondier said, as soon as she lifted the cloth, a horse approached her. Judging by his appearance, he was clearly a Cassian.
However, Selena has not yet ridden the Cassian.
“Why are you doing this!”
Selena looked at Cassian and cried out in frustration. But Cassian only turned his head away from Selena.
Cassian hasn’t given Selena his back yet.
‘I’m in doubt.’
Selena broke out in a cold sweat. I understood Cassian’s feelings. She received this cloth at Frontier’s orders and met Cassian, but Cassian had no way of knowing what was going on.
Therefore, it is rather suspicious. ‘Why do you have that cloth?’ It was as if he was looking at Selena with the same kind of eyes.
‘Cassian has a good sense of smell. Great intelligence means discriminating information from that sense of smell.’
Selena unwittingly hid her hands behind her back.
‘… … The smell of blood, hasn’t it been erased?’
Selena had a lot more blood on her hands than other students her age. It is also human blood, not a monster.
Especially recently, he killed more humans while dealing with the Indus minions.
Selena didn’t have any particular sense of guilt about the murders she had done so far.
Above all, Mangot is a group of vengeful spirits who dream of devouring the continent someday.
Selena, who was raised in such a place, also had feelings about killing people a long time ago.
But now, if that action gets in the way.
If she could not carry out her master’s orders, which were awaiting her return, for one reason or another, Selena would be unable to bear herself.
“I don’t know what you’re really thinking.”
Selena spoke and looked at Cassian. I saw those eyes. As if trying to read his identity, he met his eyes shining too wisely on the subject of the words.
“If you don’t go quickly, that person is in danger.”
okay. Now Selena doesn’t know the situation over there. What happened to the battle at the barrier, whether Frontier participated in the battle, or had already crossed the barrier. I don’t know anything.
There is only one thing she knows for sure now.
‘Frondie-nim doesn’t have this cloth right now.’
Selena gripped the blue cloth she had been given.
Without this, the Frontier cannot use its full power. Although we don’t know the exact identity, looking at the fights so far, we can see that this cloth is important to Frontier.
got it To bring this Cassian.
He was handed a lifeline to protect Frontier.
“I don’t care if you believe me or not. Actually, I really like you. I don’t know why he even gave me this and told me to bring you. But I don’t ask that. no need to ask I am just following orders.”
Selena clenched her teeth. Is Cassian listening to me? No, have you been listening? You can’t tell what the horse’s eyes and face are thinking.
“Please, help me.”
Still, Selena said.
To convince Cassian right now, all she can do is raise her voice.
I just believe that a sincere voice will work. Because that was all.
“That person is dangerous.”
Selena’s soft-spoken words. Cassian looked at it silently. Can’t read the thoughts of words. But Cassian soon shook his head once, moved his legs to get closer to Selena, and gave up his side.
“… … thank you.”
Selena got her back on Cassian. The cloth covered Cassian’s back. Cassian’s head tilted as if in a good mood.
‘When I had this cloth, I felt neither cold nor heat.’
So in Tavern, Frontier was fine even in light clothes. I thought he was playing a strange bluff, but a small riddle was solved.
‘… … Then it will be very cold now.’
And the concerns grew.
“Let’s go, Cassian. I have a place to stop by.”
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Next to Malia de Roach.The Roach mansion, that is.
‘No, hold on. Malia said she didn’t stay in the Roach mansion.’
Malia is Frontier’s mother, but she’s not in the mansion.
I don’t know if he has a quarrel with Ampere or if he’s passionate about research, as rumored, but Malia says that she usually settles for room and board at Constell.
… … So what about vacation?
“Where can I meet Malia-sensei, damn it!”
Immediately after muttering like that, Cassian moved first.
“You, do you know where Malia is?”
There is no answer from Cassian. Of course. But that quiet run was enough for Selena.
“… … great.”
Grasping the reins, Selena headed in Cassian’s direction.
* * *
The day after the first barrier battle.
The demons were quiet. There seemed to be no battle today.
The soldiers were relieved, but the knights were rather tense and hardened their faces. Because they also heard information about demons from Sylvain.
If they do not continue to invade, they will be able to pierce through the barrier at once by gathering an enormous army, just as Frontier said.
Sylvain believed Frontier’s prediction was correct. It was a very desperate situation, but it was also an opportunity to put a handful of expectations on Frontier who was reading it.
one.
“It’s unexpected.”
In fact, Frontier himself mumbled that.
[What do you mean?]
“Those guys, I think they will attack tomorrow.”
At Gregory’s words, Frontier said, looking at the paper on the desk.
After saving the map I saw in the meeting room last time in the workshop, I drew a map of the war situation on paper while listening to Gregory’s report.
Seeing this, Frontier’s complexion grew more serious.
“I knew there was going to be an all-out attack, but I didn’t expect it to be this fast. I thought it would take a few more days.”
[You seem to be gathering troops in a hurry.]
in a hurry. Yes, the enemy’s replenishment speed was rather like that. A movement that seems to havetened the launch of the general offensive even a little.
If this happens, the monsters will invade faster than Selena riding Cassian and bringing Malia.
[When will Selena come?]
“Well, even if it comes without interruption, it will be after the sun goes down tomorrow.”
Selena must convince both Cassian and Malia. Frontier didn’t think it would be easy either way.
Cassian is smart and very proud, and Malia doesn’t like to come where Ampere is.
Most of all, neither of you know much about Selena. Selena needs to appeal that she is a trustworthy person. She doesn’t have many ingredients to convince her in Mangot.
[Then I’ll see some blood tomorrow.]
“… … .”
Gregory thought it would, of course, and said. Without Penelope’s cloth, the Frontier wouldn’t be able to produce even 10% of the combat power it could presently. Of course, it is right to wait for Selena.
But Frontier remained silent. That made Gregory anxious.
[You, maybe. Aren’t you going?]
“… … I have no intention of crossing the barrier.”
At Frontier’s answer, Gregory was somewhat relieved. And at the same time, I was anxious. You have no intention of crossing the barrier. So do you have any other thoughts?
“Gregory.”
[Why are you calling me that way? anxiously.]
“Sylvan said. The decision to save many with one life is for the emperor to make.”
[It did. What is that?]
“When I heard that, I thought about it. Would I be able to make such a decision? Sacrificing a few for a cause, whether that’s possible for me. Regardless of whether such an option comes to mind or not, can you eat even the heart of it?”
Frontier recalled the battles of the past. Especially at Tayburn.
The other fights were almost always Frontier’s personal fights. Of course, there were times when the teachers of Constell and the leaders of the Indus clashed, but they assumed it well and did not think that the teachers would lose. There really wasn’t any.
However, I have seen many deaths in Tayburn. It was the ‘Knights’ who declared that he would not kill a single one, not the ‘Soldiers’.
At that time, Frontier was surprisingly calm. Was it because he was prepared enough that someone might die, or did he have closed his heart towards it?
Either way, Frontier did well. Seeing someone’s death didn’t make me very upset.
If so, this time.
Can Frontier even allow his hand to drive someone to death? What if that’s for the benefit of the whole?
‘I always thought I had to attack the game. Before I came to this world, even now.’
I tried everything to clear the game Etius, but failed.
I came to this world unsuccessfully.
At that time, Frontier was still a gamer’s mindset. Get what you get, give up on what you can’t get, find the best efficiency, and find the best route.
But in the end, looking back.
Frontier never sacrificed anything. Like an immature child, I hope that everything goes as planned, and so far I’ve been lucky enough to do so.
But one day, this luck will end.
In that case, I wondered if the life of a person would be wasted for efficiency.
[Frondie.]
Gregory called him.
The crow, like a bird, shook its head and said, without any expression.
[You are not the emperor.]
“… … .”
You talk like you don’t know why you’re worrying like that. Gregory is unaware of Frontier’s situation, so he cannot fully understand his concerns.
But that’s it.
“… … .”
What a relief it was to Frontier.
“Heh, heh heh. Ha ha ha ha ha!”
Frontier laughed. He opened his mouth wide and smiled. How long has it been since you laughed like that?
[Is this kid crazy?]
Even with Gregory’s pinzan, Frontier’s laughter didn’t stop. Frontier shrugged his shoulders as if he was really happy, and laughed as tears welled up in his eyes.
“Yes, yes. Heh heh.”
Frontier looked out the window of the room. The sun bows his head and stretches his long hair towards the sunset. Outside the window, you can see villagers and knights moving in preparation for tomorrow.
The people in the kitchen who are busy preparing for tomorrow’s meal in advance, the workers organizing the cloth to finish the day, the knights packing their weapons in preparation for tomorrow’s fight, or the people praying.
With all of that in mind, Frontier said.
“I am not an emperor.”
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Not an emperor, not even a hero.I am nothing
‘Give something to save something.’
Silvain is right.
Frontier was also not a great person who was able to make such a choice.
* * *
And the next day.
It was around that time when the soldiers let out sighs as they watched the army of monsters as if they were scheduled.
The knights gave instructions on the wall, looked at one place, passed by, and looked at another place repeatedly.
Sylvain was where the eyes of the knights were focused.
Silvain was talking with another soldier, but the other knights could not approach him because he seemed to be talking very serious.
“… … You know, the guy next to that leader. Aren’t you a soldier?”
“yes. Do you think so?”
“When did the general become so friendly with a soldier?”
“Well, it didn’t seem like we were having a conversation because we were close, didn’t we?”
“Oh yeah?”
“He had a very angry face from before. Didn’t he buy it?”
They looked at the soldier talking to Sylvain a bit strangely, but thought it might be the case and passed by.
and the soldier.
“… … It’s like a feeling, isn’t it?”
He muttered in a voice that only Silvain could hear.
The soldier was a frontier. He took part in the battle of the barrier, hiding his face with a mask.
“… … Where did the mask come from?”
“Because I have quite a few connections.”
It’s been less than a week since I made this network.
Rather than using his personal network, he ripped off the mask by intimidating half of it.
Laurie’s appearance, as if resentful, frightened at the same time, and resentful from being frightened, is still good in my eyes.
“Didn’t you ask me to cross the barrier?”
“The plans have changed. Because their plans have changed.”
Sylvain’s eyes twitched at those words. Again, their attack was faster than Frontier’s expectations.
“Are you okay?”
“You have to make it okay. At least I have to stay here for today.”
Frontier looked over the barrier. The demons had already filled the huge plain and overflowed.
There will be many more monsters now than you can see here.
This time, unlike the battle on the first day, all the winged and black ones will attack.
“Originally, we planned to sneak into their stronghold, but their numbers are growing faster than we thought.”
“Then what do you think? It’s unreasonable to come all the way here and sneak out.”
The moment Sylvine answered that, a soldier who was looking through the telescope shouted.
“They have begun to march!”
Is everyone finally gathered? The steps of the demons were slowly approaching the barrier.
In particular, those who spread their wings and fly at high speed stand out.
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Now the demons don’t wait for anything. Those who flew from the front were the proof.Confirming it, Frontier put on the helmet. It was a helmet that completely covered his face.
If that’s the case, do you need a mask? When Sylvine had a small doubt.
“Menosorphos.”
Frontier said something.
“… … !”
Immediately after, Sylvain felt the air in the area changed. The flow of mana has changed. this is,
‘Magic Circle!’
When did you install this? A thing this huge, no, considering the scope, it’s already gone far beyond the barrier!
Before he could comprehend his thoughts, Frontier glanced at Sylvine and said.
“No matter what happens from now on, you must not put on a surprised expression. All of this was done under the director’s plan.”
“… … Maybe he was wearing a helmet.”
Yes. There’s no way a single soldier could do this.
Frontier is now with Sylvine. That’s why he completely hides his face and decorates everything to look like Sylvan did.
Air weaving, simultaneous replication
Imperial Palace Armory
30 long spears, in order from 1 to 30.
And dozens of spears rising above the barrier.
To Silvain who was staring blankly at it, Frontier whispered once more.
“Keep in mind. Never, never be surprised.”
i think it’s a bit impossible for first-timer