Chapter 115 – One Heart (5)
Chapter 115 – One Heart (5)
“Although they are taking turns, the wizards are struggling physically. Shall we proceed anyway?”
“Go ahead. Magic alone is enough. I bet it will crawl out soon. Queue.”
“…I understand.”
The adjutant who posted the report held back a sigh. Whether he is cautious or he has no idea, the boss just wants to sit down and provoke the elves.
Even now, he was leaning his large body on a soft chair and eating only food and drinks he had brought from his barracks.
‘Of course, there were unusual reports about them.’
Nevertheless, the reason why his subordinates do not have doubts about their superior’s actions is that the strategy they are taking now is plausible.
The starting point of all of this is the testimony of the Deneb branch soldiers who fought against the enemies and survived, and they all called them ‘Monster Elves’.
Elves in black armor who ride six-legged monsters. To be honest, when I first heard it, I couldn’t believe it.
However, although he has gained weight these days due to drinking and meat, the commander, Alex Peak, who was called a knight who shook the ground even during the Great War, when he was in the midst of his major, did not listen to those testimonies.
That’s why everyone who experienced the Great War underestimated the strength of the Elves, and thus took such a prudent strategy.
“Deputy Commander. How long will only wizards have fun? Let’s just push away the weak elves.”
“There is nothing wrong with being cautious. The commander is unyielding in his determination to be careful because he lacks information about the enemy.”
Someone approached the adjutant. He was a being with a distinctly different appearance from the others in the garrison.
The appearance of a wolf with dark black fur. Although he was standing upright on his two legs and wearing proper armor, like the other soldiers around him, he spoke in a leaky voice, revealing his sharp teeth, representing the thick blood of the beast.
“I just came as a representative. Others say moths will sting and die.”
“There will be a battle soon, so be patient.”
The adjutant sighed inwardly and soothed the wolf.
It was a unit under his command, but it was impossible to deal with the wolf and the various beastmen units at random.
Although they are of different races, and they were scrapped as mercenaries, they were kind of partners who were brought in through a kite made during the Great War.
‘As long as they don’t fight well, these beasts…’
The adjutant saw the back of the wolf as it grunted and clicked its tongue silently.
Among the beastmen living in various tribes, there were warlike ones who enjoyed battle based on their unique combat power and lived by plundering and nomadism. They, who had long been troublesome barbarians themselves, became reliable allies during the Great War and fought against the enemies.
So, of course, immediately after the death of the demon king and the end of the Great War, their combat power, imprinted on everyone, drew attention to those preparing for the war of nerves and war of power.
“Do not loose. You never know when they might come.”
The adjutant turned his attention to the prisoners and urged the soldiers around him. The more time they stayed in the garrison, the more the soldiers would fall behind, so he himself stepped in to stop it.
“Uh…?”
It was then that the incident happened.
With a clear sky, no cloud, the day is warm, and the wind tickling your face is cool, that’s when you fall asleep naturally when you’re full.
‘Thunderbolt in the dry sky.’
The adjutant was taken aback when he found that his body was rolling out of control.
But more shocking than his own body was the source of the shock that knocked him down. Apparently, the soldiers who were walking in front of him were spewing blood as something ripped their limbs from the sky.
It’s the thunderbolt itself that scatters crackling thunderbolts in all directions. It was surely a dazzling flash that penetrated deep into the ground and scattered the impact in all directions, strong enough to tear a person’s body apart.
“Chi, Chirga!”
“Calm down and report to the commander. It’s a raid. The elves must have come!”
Someone grabbed the back of the adjutant and pulled him up. The black wolf, who had left his place, smiled happily and pulled out his sword.
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“I can’t believe this was possible.”
“Wait a little longer. Until they can’t stand it.”
For some, it was a disaster falling from the sky, and for others, it was a heavenly punishment.
The bombardment full of Serenian’s power crossed the sky and fell on the human positions, and thanks to that, the main force of Eden, who watched it, laughed with satisfaction.
“I’m sure they will go first.”
But the elves waited. I wanted to catch the enemies as they were, but they were several times as many as my allies.
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In the midst of that, it would be foolish to go to their headquarters and fight with something a little flustered.
At least I had to wait until the opponent lowered his guard first.
“Captain! Excuse me! They’re doing something!”
And it didn’t take long for the elves to wait. Humans started to do something in a hurry.
Especially, as the magicians hurriedly spread and manipulated something, some of the magic circles drawn on the floor were demolished all at once.
The original purpose was to use the magic developed to block the cavalry charge to stop the elves riding on the fairy ants.
The problem is that it’s a booby trap that doesn’t discriminate between enemies, so the allies had to cancel the spell to get out.
“Those who erased the magic circle are dividing their forces. As expected, send troops to where the queen is!”
“Now is the time for us to step out. Every! Raise your arms and raise your flag!”
The kingdom’s army did not find Eden’s main force, which was ambushing at a distance in the undeveloped thick forest. Instead, all my nerves were focused on the lightning strikes over the distant hills.
Of course it’s right to send troops there. However, there was no reason for the main body of Eden to leave it alone.
As soon as the forces of the Kingdom Army split, they grabbed the reins and ran forward in unison.
‘I can’t believe I’m going through all these things.’
Garmin, the commander-in-chief rushing along with the others, could not control his trembling. Not only him, but Leon and other elves beside him were all new to such a large-scale war. Compared to opponents with sharp combat experience due to the great war, this can definitely be a big weakness.
‘But I can’t lose.’
At that time, a large flag with a flag flying flew in front of them. A flag that had been held low and hidden in case it was discovered. It is now higher than ever.
The flag filled what they lacked. Fear of lack of experience. It flew away the moment it saw the flag.
“Are we alone? We have an obligation It is a duty given by the stern sky!”
Garmin, who had pressed down on his helmet, raised his bow.
The bull-sized ants rushing out of the forest all at once, and the elves armed with black armor who climbed on top of them raised their weapons all at once.
“Go ahead, move! It is east Enemies have appeared in the east!”
“Keep down. An attack is coming from the sky, so lower your body!”
After the ballista bombardment began, the position where thousands of troops had gathered lost order and became a mess. Because it was an unplanned, unexpected situation.
Even the field commanders who were supposed to command the soldiers couldn’t get their minds right. At least, the ability to quickly identify the type and direction of an attack and take action was due to their rich experience in combat.
“No, this is crazy…”
However, at that time, one of the wizards in the north of the encampment opened his eyes wide and was frightened while casting magic according to the action manual.
The magic he used was to search for enemies. When an enemy is found, dots indicating the detected mana are displayed on the magic circle above the hand.
The problem is that now the dots are increasing in the northern forest where there should be nothing. And that too at great speed.
“A number, dozens? That much we can stop…”
The wizard’s superior, who saw that, uttered gibberish. For now, it’s best to stay put.
“Uh, huh?”
However, it lasted less than a few seconds. The number of targets to detect increased from tens to hundreds at once, and the speed also increased.
“I am the enemy! Enemy! Enemies from the north… uhhh.”
Jumping up in fright, he shouted as hard as he could, but he collapsed, covered in blood. An arrow with a sharp steel tip that pierced his neck, which must have been protecting his body with a shield, was pierced with mana.
Innumerable waves rushing in and shaking the ground came all at once, and began to shoot indiscriminate arrows at the frightened soldiers of the Kingdom Army, whose power and range were incomparable to those of ordinary arrows.
‘Eh, is it an elf?’
The sorcerer with the detection magic saw them with an arrow piercing his body.
For an elven army, they were too destructive and monstrous.