68 – Siege and Defense of Marhen Territory (10)
The two trolls crossed the line, you bastards. No balance patch? What kind of nonsense is this, really?
I cursed inwardly at fate for arranging the two trolls to harass Eleanor, and cut off the arm of one of the trolls.
Even if Eleanor received instruction from her teacher, the Sword Saint, like me, Lena, Sharon, and Meron, she would still be a little better than her academy graduation qualifications.
For her, the combination of her tank with high physical defense through these two trolls and her mage is nothing short of excellent.
At least I don’t know if I have anti-magic resistance.
“Hey, Johan?! How are you already here… “
“Explanation later! “For now, let’s deal with the things in front of us first!”
-Krraaa!!!
The troll with her arm cut off cries out at me, apparently angry that her hunt has been interrupted, and the wizard who was showering Eleanor with her magic attacks also glares at me.
“It was you!! You are the Troll Slayer Namisa. He’s like an enemy of the people!! “Even with such skills, you’re a prostitute who licks the assholes of dirty nobles!!”
Uh… That’s kind of interesting. I’ll refer to it later if I think it’s hygienic, thank you.
The wizard, radiating hostility for some reason, prepares a chant, and the trolls rush at me.
But,
-Kwaaang!!
“You can’t pass –!!”
-Craaa!!!
There is no way for Eleanor to show off the dignity of the best human rights character, Diltan, a little over a year after the launch of the Carnian Chronicles, by pushing away a troll with an intact arm using a shield.
“These nobles’ hounds are profiting–!!!”
-Pachichichiching!!!
Several ice picks are created in the air and fly towards me.
I have to deal with it quickly before Eleanor does too much to stop it.
-Chaechaechaechaeng!!!
Used the Ego Sword for defense, filled it with mana and struck it down quickly.
My defensive technique, which has anti-magic resistance, is superior to Eleanor’s shield technique, at least when it comes to magic.
In short, he is no different from a mage killer. This is a fact that both Mr. Geomseong and Aunt Lana have declared.
-Kaaa!!!
After blocking the magic, a troll with a severed arm runs towards me holding a club.
Befitting a monster called a troll, the severed arm is bubbling, showing that the bleeding has already stopped. As expected, it seems to have quite strong vitality. I think my arms will grow in a day, if that’s the case.
I can’t leave it like that.
I made him come within the range of my sword strike and infused mana into the long sword.
The moment the guy focuses his attention on the attack, he raises his longsword from below and splits the troll in half exactly like last time.
Talhonmu Ryugeom (奪魂舞流劍) 2nd Chosik.
Ten thousand and sea.
-Chhaaa—Ack!!!
The body of the troll, unable to even scream, spews out blue blood and splits open, and the enemies around it, suddenly hit by a fountain of blood, let out high-pitched screams.
“T, Troll Slayer! Another troll on our side has fallen!!”
“I was already a direct descendant of Marhen, so I didn’t know how the war would turn out… “
“Do, run away!! Argh!!!”
When the rebel army, who were farmers at best, saw the loss of a reliable ally, their morale dropped and they fled.
“Hey!! What are you doing! You can’t come back right away! Lee, Lee Iik–!!!”
It was a magician giving orders to the fleeing rebels with a venomous look on his face, but there was no way the women, who were filled with fear, would listen to his orders.
Our army’s martial law is far away, and the enemy’s fist is close.
“Hey… It looks like the tables have turned. Why don’t you surrender? “We don’t want to be harsher than necessary, right?”
“Don’t talk nonsense! “It’s not over yet!!”
A wizard stretching out his arms to collect mana, and a troll seemingly trying to protect it.
But now the situation has completely reversed.
“This time, we’ll give it a try!!”
“Let’s catch a troll too!!”
Sharon, Meron, and Lena join Eleanor to attack the trolls.
This would have been nothing short of a disaster for the troll, who could not guarantee victory with just Eleanor alone.
-Kuuu… !!
I hear a sound that sounds like something is crying, but it’s none of my business.
I quickly switched the ego sword to an attack stance and swung the blade towards the wizard.
-Suddenly!!
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“aaah—!!!”
A wizard who stopped concentrating her mana when her hand was cut off.
-Chhahahaha!!!
“This is really tough! “How did John cut this down in one go?”
“I guess that means there is a big difference in skills!!”
“Hey! It’s playing there! “Cut it down and cut it off!!!”
“Die… !”
-Keuuu… !!!
Even the voice of the dying troll, as if it was unfair to be attacked by four female knights.
They shouldn’t have joined forces in the first place. He’s acting like he’s feeling unfairly treated by Eleanor.
With the battlefield neatly organized, we were able to enter the main castle of Duke Marhen with one more prisoner.
* * *
“Oh wow, our student has arrived! A disciple who is quite possibly an ogre slayer! Ha ha ha ha ha-!!”
“It’s been a while since I saw you, Master. “Are you healthy?”
“Who am I? “Don’t worry, I don’t plan on getting sick until after you get married and have grandchildren and then teach the sword and become an expert.”
That… The future may not be as distant as you think, right? After obtaining the Ivory Territory… Hmm… There will be a lot to do.
After bowing to our teacher, who corrected her despite her grey-white hair, I bowed my head to a middle-aged female warrior with magnificent body and blue hair.
“John, Associate Knight of the Imperial Knight Academy, sends greetings to Duke Freya Marchen. “It’s an honor to meet you.”
“…Nice to meet you. I heard news from the front. “I caught Karminen Doeheart.”
The duke gets straight to the point without any embellishments. This is the style I really like when it comes to receiving compensation.
“Of course. Here, we submit the unusual wooden doll she used. Her new recruits were presented to the guards when she entered the duchy… “
“Yes, that’s what I ordered. I have received the report. It certainly seemed like she was right. Well done. You made a great contribution. The royal family and the Duke of Marhen will not forget your contribution.”
-Rat!!
It’s hard for the story of the royal family to come out, our sponsor… No, it’s a bit unfair to say it this way. Anyway, her sponsor, Angela, opened the door and entered the conference room.
“Meet the Princess Mama.”
“Angela, are you here?”
“It’s been a while, Duke Marchen. “It’s good to see that Grandma Maria is healthy too.”
“Health, what woman would follow this old man? Seeing that she has grown up so well, it would be nice for her to get married now. “What about our disciple here?”
“W-what are you talking about-!! “Be rude to Sir John!!”
There is quite a contrast between the Duke of Marchen, who greets Angela with a deep bow despite his status as a duke, and the Master, who shows an attitude as if greeting her granddaughter.
Something definitely fills me with excitement at the unfamiliar sight I haven’t seen in the game… ? I feel that way.
Anyway, Angela shows an unexpected side. You’re rude to me. She was secretly weak in stories related to men. This is something I didn’t know about the game.
“Aren’t you Ogre Slayer, Ogre Slayer? If you are our student who seems to be just a short while away from reaching the level of master, he would be a good match for the royal family, right?”
“It’s not that there isn’t much left, it’s that you’re a master, right? I caught the ogre alone… “
“Not yet, not yet. Our student has a good understanding, but he doesn’t have enough experience to do that. It is a matter of life or death with someone of similar level to oneself. Although it is not easy to do so.”
Umm… Doesn’t the fight with Karin Blasgunt in the North count as a fight against a rival? Or is it something that has to be done by having to fight with similar opponents as the level rises?
In the game, you increase your specs with experience points, items, and elixirs, so there is no way you would know about this… Tsk.
“But isn’t it still the highest level of expert? At least it will be enough to bring a new wind to this battlefield.”
“That’s right. Oh, are you still a wizard?”
“If it is her, she is recuperating after a fight with a key enemy official, Garahim. Since there is a difference in the circle, it is probably fortunate that he comes back alive.”
“Tsk… “Then this will be enough for the people in the meeting.”
Duke Marchen looked around with cold eyes and unfolded the map.
A person similar to Eleanor, but completely different.
Knowing even a little bit of the madness in those eyes, I just quietly listened to her explanation of the battlefield.
“Now that our magician is unable to fight, we need someone to fill this void. I’m glad Sir John showed up. Then, I will explain the strategy, princess.”
Three knights who are currently considered to be the strongest in the Duke of Marhen, and the princess who is the highest in status.
Angela shakes her green hair and nods her head toward the Duke, who requests the start of the meeting where important people are gathered.
-Percussion!
Three large blue chess pieces embroidered by Dukes. Everyone is holding a sword.
And the three red chess pieces that were already placed. Each holds two swords and a staff.
“The name of our operation is ‘Rapid Injury Tactic’. “As we lack magical support, we plan to take advantage of the knight’s advantage by changing the battlefield.”