60 – 16. Massacre (3)
“… How are you, Commander?”
“I’ve heard the story, but they don’t seem to know anything.”
At Commander Runenstadt’s words, the nobles gathered next to him sighed, saying, “Huh, true.”
Fortunately, there was only one place that gave us a good idea of the situation.
It was a small territory that greeted the second-class Demonic View nearby.
However, they only knew the rough part.
The owner of the territory and the people were just clinging to the preparations for a fight.
Desperately, without even having time to look at the situation outside.
Then, in the middle of the night, I wondered if screams would cut through the darkness and fill the world.
Eventually, the day was bright and it was very quiet until the imperial army arrived.
“No, the witch beasts that came out of the second-class demon scene met their end. Does it make sense that I couldn’t even capture the battle scene? No matter how far away you were, at least you could see the flames.”
“I asked about that part. But the answer that came back was shocking.”
“What do you mean, Commander?”
“There were no fires whatsoever. It was just the sound of demon beasts resounding in the pitch darkness.”
“What nonsense!”
All the nobles put on faces of disbelief.
Although during the day, the human side is relatively more advantageous.
When the sun goes down and darkness sets in, the magic beast is much more advantageous at that time.
Unless the human side puts torches everywhere and lights the surroundings like daylight.
Witch Beasts can capture and target humans even in the dark.
Even well-trained soldiers are extremely weak in melee in the dark.
Even the knights were limited to maintaining their camp and defending themselves.
However, according to their words, even while someone is killing all the witch beasts.
It meant moving without even lighting a single torch.
“It was a night with almost no moonlight. Is that possible?”
“What can I do? They are also very upset. He was only waiting for the moment he would die, but in the dark of the night, the monsters screamed, and in the morning, everything was over. This is the first time for me too, folks.”
Both the nobles and the Commander of Runstadt, everyone just shook their heads.
It’s really fortunate that all the monsters have been annihilated.
However, they needed to know why they were destroyed.
It would be a big deal if something stronger hid in the empire in place of the Witchbeast.
“… Once the situation is over. Nobles, please return to your own estates. And you’d better be prepared for any surprise attacks. There is a possibility that they may not have all been annihilated here.”
“It would be nice. Everyone obeys the commanding officer.”
It was a waste of time to come here.
Still, it was fortunate that he returned to the territory safely without a battle.
The nobles felt relieved on their part and bit their knights and soldiers.
“Lord Liechtenauer.”
Commander Runnstadt, who returned the nobles of the nearby territory, soon approached Shien.
“This has really helped me a lot. The quicker arrival of reinforcements was all thanks to the quick judgment of the head of the household.”
“you’re welcome. I just did what I had to do.”
“As you can see, there seems to be no battle. From my point of view, people from Lichtenau should just go back to their hometowns. What are you going to do?”
To the commander’s question, Shien replied that he would.
There will be no combat, and if it does, all that remains is to search and destroy.
Lichtenauer didn’t really need that part.
I know nothing about the geography of this neighborhood, and I have a long way back.
There was no reason to stay any longer, so it was right to retreat quickly.
“We will go back for now.”
“I see. Although it was a short time, it was an honor to be with the head of the famous swordsmanship family and the knights under him. I hope you have a comfortable journey back.”
“Thank you, Commander. I wish you the best of luck, Commander.”
Leaving behind such a brief encounter.
Shien, Brender, and the knights under his command were on their way home again.
“… .”
“… .”
Before that, they passed through the field again.
Where originally, a fierce and desperate battle should have taken place.
However, now it was a place where only the corpses of demons were rolling around.
“What the hell is this about?”
“senior. Is it really possible? To think that a level 2 monster was slaughtered.”
“You say that it was decided. Nothing different from what the scouts reported and what we saw.”
“I don’t understand, so I understand. what the hell is this… .”
Even the knights of Lichtenau were whispering.
No matter how much I look around, I can feel the terrible defeat of the monsters.
There was no feeling that a fierce battle was taking place anywhere.
“… Captain Brander.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“What do you think? About the current situation.”
Brenda was silent for a moment at Shien’s question.
I already had my head sorted out what kind of answer I would come up with.
That was because it was difficult for even him to accept.
“… First of all, it’s a word that keeps coming out. There is no sign of a large-scale battle.”
“It doesn’t mean that an army that appeared out of nowhere fought against the Witchbeast.”
“That doesn’t mean he was killed by other demons. If you look at the wound, it is obvious that it was caused by well-made weaponry.”
“It’s not like other monsters appeared and attacked.”
“Judging from this and that, very few people have killed the Witchbeasts.”
“The most absurd conclusion has the highest probability.”
Saying that, Shien looked at the field that was moving away little by little.
It was a devil’s eye that was told that hell had arrived the moment it appeared.
The monsters that came out of there were obviously heinous monsters.
But all of that was crushed by something unknown.
To someone with a very strong, clear, sharp rage.
‘why… .’
Looking at the scene, Shien felt that way for some reason.
I also have no idea what happened.
Strangely enough, the person who did it seemed to be someone he knew.
* * *
Arriving at the camp, Adele was still nowhere to be seen.
Brender decided it was impossible to wait like this any longer.
First of all, it was concluded that the procession of family members was moving.
After all, Adele wasn’t even a knight who had to fulfill a contract.
If you have a change of heart, you can leave enough.
Even if that’s not the case, Adele is definitely a great person.
They’d probably follow with ease, Brenda thought.
Cien also accepted Brender’s comments and respected the decision.
To be honest, I want to wait more for Adele.
There is a safety issue as a level 2 demon has appeared nearby.
Although most of them have been annihilated, it is not certain.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes, my lord.”
So, they left Adele and went on their way back.
The only difference from leaving the family is that one person is empty.
Xien felt that empty seat was particularly large.
It was around the time that they pressed their way north again.
Wow!!-
A grotesque sound is heard from the forest near the road.
It is a place that is not yet far from the place where the demonic spectacle occurred.
Naturally, everyone had no choice but to go into the highest tension.
“stop! Everyone in battle formation!”
The knights form a square around the carriage Shien is riding.
And thoroughly prepare for any battle that might happen.
“… .”
“… .”
Around the time when everyone was silently waiting for an emergency.
Finally, the groaning source revealed itself.
Wow!!-
“Wo Wolf!”
“number!”
“Once you see one! Come this way!”
They never move alone.
If one shows up, there must be others nearby.
The knights were vigilant in all directions, glaring at the guy who was right in front of them.
“Everyone beware! Stay alert!”
The knights responded with all their might to Brander’s cry.
And it was the moment when I was about to face the dangerous beast.
Booung!-
A black shadow rises behind War Wolf.
At the same time, he ran into the knights of Lichtenau.
No, the war wolf that was running in that direction spurted blood as it was.
Chow ah!-
“Wow!!”
For a moment, the knights doubted my ears.
War Wolf, from the jaws of that mighty beast.
How could such a sad and miserable sound come out?
A sound that only a human dealing with him would make.
Why is that guy squirting blood and struggling?
Ugh support!!-
The one who climbed on top of the War Wolf grips the sword indifferently.
Then, casually, I twisted the handle.
Soon, the head of the beast was severed and he rolled on the ground.
Tuduk! Took!-
“… .”
Suuu-.
What appears to be a person slowly raises its head.
Covered in something red that I don’t know if it’s my own blood or someone else’s.
Even just looking at it, it emits an eerie glow.
“omg.”
Seeing that, the knights became even more nervous and raised their swords.
It definitely looks like a human, but the atmosphere it exudes is definitely not human.
Rather, a beast, yes. To the point where it’s right to see it like an animal.
“… .”
Once again, I lowered my gaze to the corpse of the Witch Beast below.
Then he picks up his sword and starts digging through the corpse.
Blood and flesh splatter here and there, and intestines spill out.
Even though he was already dead, there was a lot of cruelty in his hands.
Uh-jik, uh-jik, uh-jik-.
“… .”
“… .”
The knights froze at the terrible sight.
Those who never back down or get scared even in front of demon beasts.
I am very nervous with only one person in front of me.
“Adele?”
Then, suddenly, I heard Xien’s voice from behind.
The knights who were holding out their swords widened their eyes.
A name I hadn’t even imagined came out of nowhere.
From nob le mt l. co m
Meanwhile, Shien managed to realize that it was Adele who stood in front of the knights.
Even though its appearance is gruesome and terrifying.
I was able to know thanks to his energy that I got used to to some extent while sharing swords.
“Adele. you… Right? Is that Adele?”
Suuu-.
The man covered in blood slowly raised his head at those words.
Seeing the flames of anger and hatred blazing in his eyes, Xian.
I couldn’t help but tremble slightly without realizing it.