EP.64 Behemoth
Day after day fighting with monsters that come like ants. Comrades who have been together for a long time die, and those who have become friends with new ones also die.
The soldiers did not break even as the mountain of corpses piled up.
Because they had a trustworthy general.
Even a soldier who had lost their intelligence with one general’s speech sharpened their sword with blazing eyes.
And the great general was Cloud’s old friend.
Cloud had asked his friend how he could raise the morale of his soldiers so much with just one speech.
The friend replied that it would not be difficult.
“Proud Robertton children!”
Cloud’s voice reverberated throughout the city with mana. The citizens were bewildered. The attention of the demons turned to him.
– Chi-hee!
Two harpies stretched their claws towards Cloud.
spatula-
His sword drew a silver sword and cut the body of the harpy that flew first in vertical halves. Another startled harpy tried to run away, but it was too late.
Cloud grabbed Harpy’s leg and threw it down. He crushed him with his feet, immobilized him, and then cut her throat.
He cried again.
“Roberto has been invaded by demons! Innocent people are bleeding and dying, but the city guards cannot stop it right now!”
Citizens who did not understand the situation fell into despair.
A mother and daughter hid in a jar in the house and wept and trembled.
Citizens who had simply run away from monsters without a destination gave up hope, and the guards lost their strength in the hands holding the spears.
“But do not be afraid! I, the Hero Cloud, and the valiant soldiers have returned to Roberton!”
The Hero is back.
The soldiers returned.
A rope called hope was given to the citizens who had fallen into the abyss of despair.
However, no one was willing to catch the rope. They lacked the will to get out of the abyss by holding on to the rope.
“Proud Robertton children. Where is this place? A land flowing with milk and honey. Wasn’t it the most prosperous land in the Prona Kingdom, Roberto? That golden field is evidence of the blood and sweat of your peasants, and strong walls and beautiful cities are the maintenance of your ancestors, so you have the right to live. You have the right to live in this city! You thought it would be taken by mere cubs?!”
Rights.
Citizens flinched at the word.
Yes.
This city they are. It is a city built by their ancestors. They had the right to live in peace here.
“Whoever can fight, fight! Show those cheeky beasts the power of your rights! Those who cannot fight, run away! Survive somehow and defend your rights!”
His friend had said It’s not difficult to raise people’s morale.
It lowers the mind to the bottom by telling the truth, and then brings it up again by suggesting hope. The heart raised with hope is painted over with pride and pride.
And tell them what to do to protect their self-esteem and self-esteem.
The mana containing Cloud’s voice vibrates.
The voice with the most suitable resonance to touch people’s emotions moved the listener’s heart.
Citizens caught on to the ropes.
The man who was running away picked up the jar and threw it at the beast that was pursuing him. He fled into the alley while the beast beaten by the jar was distracted.
The mother and daughter who hid in the house pot did not cry anymore. With a venomous look on her face, she shut her mouth and hugged each other tight, hoping they would somehow survive.
– Those who can fight, fight! Show those cheeky beasts the power of your rights!
A voice that sounds strangely in their chest, although he can hear it through his ear canal.
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Guard, Hans opened his eyes.
The wolf’s mouth was approaching in front of him. It was too late to avoid. He had to choose, and instead of the nape of his neck, he gave his left arm.
Sharp teeth pierced the skin.
“Aww!”
It hurt to the point of screaming, but Hans widened his eyes. He took the sword in reverse and put it in the wolf’s neck.
The wolf didn’t die.
It was such a big wolf.
The nape of the neck may not have been the place where he thought it was the nape of the neck.
It was the time when the wounded wolf was furious and was about to tear off Hans’ arm.
– Whoops!
– Whoops!
A spear and a sword pierced the wolf’s side.
It was the fellow guards who ran to see Hans. They cried out in evil.
“Wait woah woah!!!!”
“Ahhhhhh!!!”
“Chibaaaaal!!!”
The knives rotated and tore the wolf’s skin and organs. A wolf howling painfully over Hans’ arm. The guards drew their spears. and plugged it back in.
pull out
Plug it back in.
The simple act was repeated until the great wolf fell helplessly.
They looked down at the wolf that had fallen, and then began to move again.
There were plenty of young beasts to be killed, and they were not afraid.
* * *
There was a lot of morale among the soldiers and guards.
They were not afraid to face the demons. If you can’t do it alone, the two of you. If it can’t be two, then three. Somehow, the number of beasts was reduced.
And Eri’s share in promoting them like that was not small.
[Magic Missile]
Five magical masses erupted from the tip of Eri’s staff. Each magical mass was attached to one monster.
Unknowingly, the monster hit by the magic missile uttered a terrible scream and died.
The monster who witnessed the death of another monster ran away. However, no matter how much they ran away, the magic missile continued to pursue them, and the monster could not avoid death.
Eri, who successfully hit the five magic missiles, exhaled heavily.
Again, double chanting is not an easy task.
Because the speed at which mana and heart were gnawed at was no joke. Eri picked up one of the mana potions Cloud had left behind and drank it as it was.
She felt her mana, which had run out, start to fill up again.
Eri watched the situation of Neria and Ophelia while mana was restored.
“Ha!”
“Get out of the way!”
They was doing their best to protect Eri from the harpies. In particular, in the case of Ophelia, she could see her arms trembling as if she had lost her strength while wielding a heavy mace.
Eri looked to Cloud with clairvoyance.
He was subjugating monsters with soldiers and guards.
Eri quietly closed her eyes.
She started chant the magic missile again.
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At some point, Eri gave up counting the number of magic missiles she had fired.
Just chant like a machine and shoot and hit magic missiles. Repeated it. After hours of repeating it, she finally saw the end of this damn thing.
Two saber-toothed tigers started running away after seeing the magic missile. The magic missile, which flew quickly, pierced the backs of the two.
Those two were the last.
There were no more monsters left in the city, Roberto.
Eri slumped down.
The magic missile that was just fired was created by squeezing out all of the remaining mana. A strong feeling of exhaustion came over me. She no longer had the strength to lift a spoon.
As she stared at the floor helplessly, she heard the sound of someone running and pounding.
As she lifted her head, she could see Cloud moving by jumping between the roofs. After a while he reached the top of the tower where they were.
When Eri saw Cloud, she remembered the high school student she had just gone through and cried a little.
So I cried out in a voice supported by evil.
“How? did you see it too did it you’ve done the impossible!”
I’ve been doing that damn double chant for hours!!
Cloud’s eyes widened for a moment at the voice that seemed to be filled with resentment. But then he smiled softly.
“Know. I saw you while we were fighting. Well done, Eri. Thanks to you, many people have survived.”
“Uh… huh?”
Cloud placed a hand on Eri’s head.
“After all, you are the best wizard I know.”
“..!”
How long has it been since you received a compliment?
In the past, she used to receive praise and recognition from Cloud several times a day.
However, since breaking up with him, she has never been acknowledged. Everyone around her looked down on her and slandered her. That no one recognized her.
Except for the Cloud.
Even that Cloud didn’t give her compliments after we met again. There was such a big mistake that Eri did not dare to complain.
She was just thankful that he’s not downplaying her.
But now, Cloud smiled brightly and praised her.
Acknowledged to be excellent.
It’s been a long time since she received recognition.
Her heart was tickling and her face was burning hot and she felt like her was about to melt.
Eri bowed her head down.
She put on her hat tightly and covered her face so that he couldn’t see it.
“Huh, hey! If you get caught by me, it’s nothing like this!”
Having said that, Eri waited for Cloud’s response.
She was hoping for something more complimentary and uplifting.
But she didn’t get the response she wanted. When Eri, who was puzzled by it, raised her head, Cloud, who had been in front of her before, was not there.
“Yes..? Hey, Ophelia? Cloud?”
“If you’re a hero, you jumped down because you had other work to do.”
“Oh yeah..?”
* * *
I dealt with all the monsters running rampant in Robertton.
There’s still a lot of work to do with dealing with casualties and wounded casualties, but that’s the job of the guards and soldiers.
I got on the ownerless horse and ran out of Robertton.
‘Was it possible to subdue Behemoth without any major problems?’
There’s no need to worry too much because there’s a Frillite, but I couldn’t help but worry about it.
Fortunately, it was revealed within about 10 minutes of riding the horse that my worries were in vain.
Because I was able to spot an army rushing towards Robertton. Dawn Frillite, who was at the forefront of it, found me and turned her horse’s head to run.
“Are you okey, Cloud?!”
“I’m fine. The city is fine.”
“You mean the city is okay?”
Frilite asked with anticipation, and I nodded in response.
“The gates were open, but all the invading monsters were dealt with.”
“That’s lucky. Is the damage serious?”
“Quite. To repair the damage, the Duke of Oler will have to suffer quite a bit.”
Because there are many places that have collapsed, property damage is serious, and the number of dead or injured cannot be counted.
Frillite sighed.
“I will. Still, where can we fix it? I’m glad you didn’t get hurt either.”
“It is you. Coming back to the city, the Behemoth subjugation seems to have gone well, right?”
For some reason at my question, Frilite nodded with a bitter expression on her face. I’m curious as to why you’re making that kind of expression, but I can ask about that later when you’re drinking.
I asked her the most necessary question now.
“Then can you tell me where the dead Behemoth’s body is?”
Frillite tilted her head.
“What is the purpose of that question?”
“I’ve come all the way here, but I need to know what a Behemoth looks like.”
“Hmm… well, I must be curious. It’s hard to explain in words, so let me guide you.”
I waved my hand in her favor.
No matter how Frillite it was, it was a bit like showing the process of engraving a pattern.
“it’s okay. You’ll have to go back to the city and get things done. Even if you explain it in words, I will understand it perfectly, so just let me know.”
“The follow-up… yes, there it was…”
She made a sad voice and told me where the Behemoth had fallen.
Ok i got something
“Then let’s go back. Let’s drink with a crooked nose today.”
“Keep your nose crooked… that would be nice too. Don’t be late.”
I ran straight to the place Frilite had pointed out. The forest drew near, but he did not get off his horse. Because my riding skills aren’t so bad that I can’t just ride a horse in the forest.
I arrived faster than I expected thanks to riding a horse in the forest.
“They fought fiercely.”
The trees that filled the forest were all smashed, and the ground was filled with the dead bodies of soldiers. Because the opponent was the opponent, the condition of the corpse was also not in good condition.
I’m glad it was torn off somewhere, because there were corpses with their upper and lower body exploded.
I got off the horse.
It was because the horse was reluctant to walk to the corpse field. In first place, it seemed that there was no place for the horse to set foot.
‘Is this the reason why Frilite’s expression was not good?’
If it’s her personality, she might be feeling useless responsibility.
You don’t have to.
It was a time when I thought that I should comfort herself while drinking. Even at a glance in front of me, the corpse of a large beast began to appear.
Slightly smaller than an ogre, the beast has a skeleton similar to that of a water buffalo at first glance.
However, unlike the water buffalo, the upper body is more developed than the lower body, and the horns on its forehead are incomparably larger than those of a water buffalo.
Large horns gathered on its back to form a mane, and its claws and claws were larger and sharper than most swords.
I walked over to the Behemoth’s corpse, walking carefully so as not to splatter the pieces of the intestines.
and saw
Two robed, bipedal octopus heads whispering next to Behemoth’s corpse.
The soul of Behemoth being sucked into the crystal that one of the two was holding.
What else is this?
I folded my arms and pondered for a while, then quietly pulled out my sword.
If you don’t know, you should ask.