Carina Elliot.
A magician who used the pseudonym ‘Gongsia’ in Abitrari.
He thought he would be a high-ranking noble, but he never thought he would be the next great king of the Rosaria Kingdom.
“ah… … .”
And I never thought I’d see her again like this.
“If I knew you were Commander Karina, I wouldn’t have stepped forward.”
Her eyes widened slightly at my words. Was there an answer you didn’t like?
However, she is a 4-star wizard. In terms of knights, he is at least a high-ranking knight and a mid-level professional.
‘Coming to think of it, if I had started earlier, I wouldn’t have had to go through all that trouble, right?’
Of course, I understand why you hid your power because you have to hide your identity… … .
“Are you aware of how blasphemous that statement is?”
I wanted to ache for a moment. Maybe it’s because we’ve been together at Abitrari for quite some time, so I’ve been comfortable with it without even realizing it.
“sorry. I just did it because the princess is stronger than me.”
“Am I stronger? Aren’t you the hero of the north who killed the troll warchief himself?”
she said sarcastically.
“that is-.”
“Your Highness asked me to treat you as a commander, but I can’t tolerate you playing more than this.”
Jeanne, the leader of the Knights of the Rose, who had been quietly observing the conversation, intervened.
“What do you mean by that?”
“I saw you fighting the sword demon earlier. Your skills are great. The Sword Demon I saw had the highest level of skill of a high-ranking knight. You fought head-to-head against such a sword demon.”
I understood what Jean had said. The soldiers behind him all nodded in agreement.
‘Speaking of speculation, what should I do?’
Should I just leave it as it is?
“I know the rumors about killing the troll warchief are true.”
“You mean Len Argen has that level of skill?”
Karina asked as if she didn’t understand.
“yes. Commander.”
“No way… … .”
Stefan and the Amaranth Knights come here just in time.
In an instant, people’s attention shifted there.
“Meet Her Highness the Princess.”
Stefan smiled broadly as if seeing a familiar face and lowered his head.
“Sir Stefan, I’m glad you’re alive.”
“Wow, since Your Highness is worried about me, isn’t it all fine? ha ha ha!”
“All the elites of the north who disappeared were here.”
“Now that the Northern Army has joined, I will have to check how the situation in the North has been.”
At Karina’s words, the aides around her quickly gathered commander-level executives.
Even though she is young, Karina has a charisma similar to that of Melissa, the current Queen of Rosaria.
It should be said that words and actions have a different weight.
‘Now that I know the identity, it feels bigger.’
The meeting was brief and quick.
The core of the allied power is seven high-ranking knights, three 4-star wizards, and three archbishops.
The strongest among them is the 4-star wizard Carina Elliot.
However, even for her, dealing with the Sword Demon is a bit difficult.
“At this rate, we will not be able to defeat Tyrant, who leads the northern monsters.”
I said the truth.
However, the heads of the allied forces did not believe that fact.
“Are you saying that only monsters are master class?”
“yes.”
If it was the troll warchief, he wouldn’t have said this. However, Tyrant is a monster of a different level even compared to the troll warchief.
It was clear that even if they attacked all of them, they would not be able to win.
‘Was it too greedy to want a master class in the allied forces?’
They still lack a sense of the monster corps. If I had personally felt how strong and ridiculous they were, I would have brought at least one master class.
“That sounds too far-fetched.”
“Captain Ren. Have you ever been with a Tyrant?”
Jeanne asked.
“doesn’t exist.”
“But on what basis do you judge that?”
“There are things you can learn without swords to sword. You will know when you see Tyrant yourself.”
At my words, the officers of the Northern Army nodded as if they agreed.
Cohen and Carly seemed to believe it, but everyone else didn’t.
Except for the article Jeanne.
“It’s a big deal.”
“Jean, do you believe that now?”
Soren, the leader of the Hundred Flower Knights, sneered and said,
“Isn’t the Northern Army saying the same?”
“That sounds funny. Aren’t they trying to hide their defeat by raising the monster’s abilities?”
Soren strokes his curled mustache. It might be tempting from the point of view of the Northern Army, but Stefan and Arthur just watched without saying anything.
Rather, Ralph and Dominic’s faces became red as if fever had spread, but Arthur and I were unable to step forward.
“It’s not like everyone’s wearing it just because it was pierced, kuh.”
At that time, Carly, who was listening, sneered and said as if he wanted everyone to listen.
Soren twists his face and glares at Carly.
“What did you say?”
“I don’t know why you’re acting so bad when you don’t have any skills? Are you stronger than him?”
Am embarrassed.
Kali would suddenly hit Soren like this.
I never thought that he would take my side.
“Carly! Be quite.”
Cohen pressed Carly’s head and sent her back. Unexpectedly, it was strange to listen to Cohen’s words so obediently.
“Now I’m worse than this young guy-.”
“stop. If you make a fuss beyond this, I will punish you according to military discipline.”
Karina, who couldn’t stand it, stepped forward and stopped him.
Soren, who kept his mouth shut at her words, took a slight step back.
“You will know it when you see it in person. We will reach the citadel soon.”
Just like she said, it wasn’t long until Ain Bayer.
I was reluctant to face them in such a cluttered atmosphere, but it was meaningless even if I talked about it for a hundred days.
In times like this, you never understand until you experience it yourself.
The temporary meeting was quickly concluded after organizing the command structure and determining the role of the newly joined Northern Army.
Since there were so many soldiers, it took a lot longer than when me, Alan, and Olive went before.
After moving for a few more days, Ain Bayer could be seen in the distance.
Monsters that had never appeared since the first raid appeared for the first time.
A towering spire behind the broken southern wall.
Something huge climbed on top of it and attached its butt to the top.
“Commander! excuse me-.”
“watching.”
A furry monster with a subtle mixture of white and blue. Huge body and bulging muscles. The guy with his sharp teeth ferociously looked right at me and let out a cry.
aaa!!!
“Ugh!”
“What, what?”
“No, how on this street… … !”
Soldiers and generals began to agitate.
A scream that rang in the eardrums was talking to them.
Come see me sometime. He said he would kill them all.
“That guy is a Tyrant.”
She nodded at my words and raised her staff.
“You are coming. Everyone, prepare for battle.”
“yes!”
An army of monsters coming from far away.
A purple mist swept through the air from the tip of Karina’s wand and settled down.
The orcs who had been running hard in front of them suddenly collided with each other and rolled on the floor.
‘Huh, why is the casting speed so fast?’
It was said that it was the greatest talent of all time after the current queen, Melissa, and it was deserved.
“Let the Northern Army just watch this time.”
Jeanne stormed out with the Knights of the Rose.
“Heh, I’ll show you the majesty of the White Flower Knights.”
The White Flower Knights joined the Rose Knights.
The orcs and other monsters that were running in the lead quickly turned into cloth and were scattered on the floor.
It was definitely a skill worthy of being called Rosaria’s elite knights. The orderly ranks, solid basic skills, and clean swordsmanship.
‘But that’s about it.’
The Amaranth Knights, who rolled in the North, lacked the unique spirit and momentum felt.
Such momentum and spirit that could weigh down the enemies in front just by being there.
At first glance, it can be said that it is similar to the fighting spirit that monsters reveal.
‘That momentum alone makes the fight easier and changes the atmosphere of the battlefield.’
I glanced behind me.
The knights of the Amaranth Knights watching the fight between the Rose Knights and the White Flower Knights from behind were snorting as if their bodies were heating up.
‘You guys can feel it even when you see it.’
The Amaranth Knights, who had been rolling in the snowy mountains for nearly two months and constantly bumped into monsters, had definitely changed.
To the point where the two knights in front of him seemed regretful.
“Surely excellent.”
“This is the kingdom of Rosaria, which is famous for its magic troops, and the skill of the knights is also outstanding.”
Cohen and Jackson Karr spout their sentiments beside me, and Carly crosses her arms, looking bored.
“Captain, more than I thought-.”
“know. But bear in mind.”
Dominic told me with a hard expression. Perhaps the gap between the two knights and the knights of the golden lion was not so great.
Although not as much as the Amaranth Knights, this time the Golden Lion Knights faced the monsters’ speculation every day.
“You guys have to be stronger than this. At least while you’re under me, think of the continent’s number one.”
Dominic gave a blank expression.
I picked up the chohon while ignoring the guy’s expression.
“He is coming.”
Stefan and Arthur also saw something and took a sword.
Three disparate monsters appeared among the monsters.
Each wild speculation surged up in the black water, and attacked the two knights who were hacking down the monsters ahead.
Over the past two months, Man Eater, a newly discovered monster, has been joined by Left Bow Do and Sword Demon.
“I’m in charge of Maneater.”
“Then I’ll take the left bow.”
Stefan and Arthur ran out.
Obviously, Karina told the northerners not to intervene, but we didn’t intend to do that in the first place.
“… … .”
Karina, who was scanning the battlefield from behind, frowned.
There was no time to stop Stefan and Arthur. In the first place, during that short period of time, the two knights were being swept away by Man Eater and Left Bow Sword.
“Are you going too? Len Argen.”
Karina asked me. Even though I hadn’t already answered, he seemed to know what the answer would be.
“yes. Wouldn’t the morale of the allied forces drop if the elite knights were already lost?”
Her pupils twitched slightly.
Dominic clings to me and says.
“I will follow.”
“You and Ralph stand by. The moment the two knights retreat, you have to lead the gold lion knights and the amaranth knights.”
“yes!”
“all right!”
I turned my gaze forward. In the distance, a sword demon holding a sword in both hands cuts down knights, pouting his lips and looking at me.
Are you asking me to come? Cheeky cubs. don’t kill me soon
A feeling of jealousy rose in my body. Pushing the ground, he rushed toward the Sword Demon.
* * *
It was the Allied Knights who were obviously killing more monsters.
The firepower of the magic corps was supported from the rear, and the monsters fell to the autumn leaves.
But what is this feeling? Why do you keep tightening your chest more and more?
“sh*t!”
John knew why.
The expressions of the members were not good. There may be a decrease in physical strength due to changes in the environment, but morale was sinking at a rapid rate.
The fighting spirit of monsters. Mad hostility and intent to kill gnawed at their will.
‘I wonder if the Northern Army was fighting these guys… … !’
By the time Jean realized the seriousness of the situation, the name attacked.
Man Eater. A mutant ogre with two heads and 1.5 times the size of a normal ogre.
It was nicknamed because it swallows humans alive.
The bastard’s club was swung.
“Kuk!”
faster than you think. A weighty power commensurate with it.
I tried to block it with my sword as much as I could, but the impact was considerable.
‘Damn it, it’s hard to guarantee the odds of winning even if we go one-on-one.’
Jean grasped the guy’s strength at once.
I glanced to the side. Soren also seemed to be struggling against left bow and right arrows.
Even the Sword Demon joined. There was really no hope now. It was time to retreat.
“damn! All retreat-.”
“I will take it. You command the knights.”
At that time, the commander of the north passed Jean and collided with Maneater.
The club and the greatsword collided and the shockwave that flowed out created a crater on the floor.
‘They say the commander’s skills are amazing, so I didn’t expect him to be as strong as that monster.’
The situation was similar for the White Flower Knights on the other side.
The leader of the Amaranth Knights stepping up to block the left bow.
Jeanne and Soren exchanged glances and charged at the Sword Demon.
The Sword Demon spotted the two of them and extended his sword to both sides.
aaang!!
The Sword Demon, who took the swords of the two people leisurely, twisted them and let them flow.
“Let’s assume that you are at the top of the class and fight.”
“… … I see.”
Soren is also a swordsman who has reached the level of a high-ranking knight. With just one clash, he felt the fighting spirit of this monster and agreed.
The three prosecutors exchanged several battles in a short moment.
A swordsman with a relaxed appearance while dealing with two high-ranking knights.
Jeanne and Soren couldn’t believe it easily even though they were directly facing each other. His ability to handle the sword was unusual.
‘This is a monster… … ?’
‘You’re crazy. Sir Ren, who had a close match with this guy… … .’
The Sword Demon bent his back with a hook. Naturally, he holds a sword in his mouth, touches the ground with one arm, and swings the sword around.
A blow that lightly ignored the opponent’s expectations, thinking that he had seized his chance. A strong wave of speculation stiffened the movements of the two knights and cut their arms and legs.
“Keugh!”
“Cuck!”
Unpredictable flexible body movement and smooth coordination. The two knights, clearly aware of the gap in their skills, let out screams of pain.
While Soren hesitated in shock, the Sword Demon grabbed the sword in his mouth again in his left hand and ran.
“Soren! Be careful!”
A deepening speculation gripped Soren’s body for an instant. After a moment of hesitation, he opened his eyes. The Sword Demon’s sword was approaching precisely to pierce his forehead.
‘I can’t stop… … !’
The moment Soren clenched his teeth as he intuited death.
A gentle rust-colored sword strike cuts off the Sword Demon’s sword and blocks his path.
“Pick up the knights.”
Dark speculation crept up from Ren’s eyes as he glared at the Sword Demon.