Battle of the Capital (2)
I muttered nonchalantly as I watched the meteors falling over the heads of my enemies.
“Ever since I was asked to restore ancient magic, I have been curious about one thing.”
Ancient magic that has developed to a high degree.
If so, how far are the limits they have created?
And how much can it be restored in Esteban?
… … In that sense, that was the answer and first achievement that the Master of the Magic Tower gave me.
“indeed… … Do you mean that even comets in outer space are caught and guided over this continent?”
The elemental forces that pull each other guided even what existed in the space beyond to this place.
Looking at that brilliant yet ruinous light, I think it was not a futile effort.
At that time, the Master of the Magic Tower, who had torn through the space and approached, lowered his head and said.
“The ancient records found in the land of the barbarians have been of great help.”
“Right.”
The mages there broke taboos to prove their beliefs were right.
Inhumane experiments, as well as magic designated as forbidden to mankind.
In order to uncover the secret of magical power, he researched anything and everything.
And the study of Meteor Swarm, which they studied, was also one of the taboos that ancient wizards were most wary of.
“The bondi was said to be magic for observing celestial bodies beyond the universe.”
“Funny.”
It has been transformed into the magic of genocide in the history of war.
“And the artificial sun is working as well as planned.”
“Looks like that. Good work.”
Also, ironically, the artificial sun they created became the greatest medium for executing forbidden magic.
With a mastery developed while researching the ‘Cup of Abundance’ received from the Holy Empire, this miracle was succeeded by maximally amplifying the magic of the sun that descended here.
“However, we were not able to restore everything because time was running out. Besides, the strain placed on the artificial sun is so great that I don’t think I’ll be able to use it for a while. sorry.”
“Does not matter.”
I slowly picked up Elbern and stood up.
Considering the time since the beginning of the study, it was natural that it was not perfect.
Couldn’t you have thought of that too?
But look, at least now.
What kind of utility will that produce?
What will it mean for them!
tick-
The clock hands are running.
tick-
A meteor falls down.
tick-
Eventually, when the next second hand moved.
Pssssss!
Kwagwagwagwagwagwang!!
There was a roar that shook the heavens and the earth, and there was a huge flash of light.
Damn it!
“Huh!”
“Su, bow down!”
As if to represent its power, the vibration felt by the whole body came tearing through the ground with ease, and eventually it seemed to stop a little after shaking the stone walls on this side.
However, in the aftermath, the body of the soldiers hiding behind the castle wall fell over in shock.
To the extent that the distance that was still widened was colorless.
“Mo, is everyone okay?!”
I was told to lower my body in preparation for the situation, but I never imagined it would be such a powerful shock.
While the knights hurriedly rectified the inside, they watched the situation outside as the dust cloud cleared.
“Oh, my God!”
“Look over there!”
… … disaster.
What was revealed after a long time had no other way to explain.
No one moved well from the shock they couldn’t handle, and some disappeared without leaving a trace as if they had been erased from the world.
However, my head, which had been looking down peacefully into it, was just nodding indifferently.
“Dead is half… … Is it about?”
If it had been according to the records, it wouldn’t have been strange if they all disappeared, but this is still the limit… … .
Because the adjustment was still inexperienced, they were unable to hit their forces head-on.
So, even if it has the power to make some people doubt their eyes, for me, it was just a level of satisfaction that was just fine.
seureung-
“Good work. Rest until mana recovers.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
Since I sent my regards to them as a surprise gift, now it must be my turn to start a full-fledged war.
“I dare you to make you realize who the swordsman is.”
Finally, it was the moment when the name of the Sword King would be engraved even at this time.
* * *
“… … .”
How can I explain the situation unfolding before my eyes?
The relaxed arrogance was no longer there. I was just shocked at the horrors revealed with my eyes wide open.
“this… … Is it really something that can be made with human hands?”
It wasn’t a front. It just barely missed and hit the side.
Even so, nothing existed within the influence of that gigantic crater anymore.
literally annihilated.
The 20,000 troops he proudly boasted of were reduced by more than half in an instant.
Of course, even if they were outside the impact of the shock, there was no sound anywhere.
The ground turned upside down and the troops fell into disarray to the point where it was difficult to rectify.
Most serious of all was the fact that feared deserters were on the rise.
It was a mayhem.
“This, this profit… … !”
Should we be thankful that Yoosung didn’t hit the command post at all?
The first to come to his senses, the Duke raised his trembling hand.
Then he sat down and pulled the sorcerer by the collar as he was urinating.
“you you… … you guys explain What the hell did that guy do?”
“Ugh… … I-I don’t know… … .”
“If you, a wizard, don’t know that, then who doesn’t!”
Kwajik!
“Ouch!”
The duke’s boots crushed and trampled on the wizard’s face.
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Blood gushed out and soaked the floor, which had become a mess.
Even so, the Duke’s anger did not quench.
“If you noticed the other person’s actions, you would have had enough time to defeat the troops! Are you wasting your valuable time just standing there stupidly?”
“Big… … sorry.”
“Am I not even able to play a role in the subject of a wizard who eats expensive money!”
“Ha, but how can I use the Archmage’s magic… … .”
The wizard hurriedly made excuses and tried to stand up.
No, it wasn’t an excuse.
There was no way he could have known that it was ancient magic.
In the first place, it was impossible for a mediocre wizard to be able to read the archmage’s actions.
However, it was an instant that sparks flew from the peacock’s eyes.
“… … Come on, then you said it was useless because there is a Archmage behind enemy lines?”
“Go, Your Excellency?”
“If you express your purpose like that, I will make this me as useful as possible.”
“Wait, what the hell… … Whoa!”
Awesome!
patter-
The duke’s merciless blade cut through the wizard’s throat.
And the blood that poured out like a waterfall was drawn over the body of the duke.
It was a very pitiful end for a wizard who devoted himself to training following the duchy for a long time.
Swoop-
The Duke shouted with bloodshot eyes as he picked up the fallen wizard’s head.
“Knights of each unit gather the battle lines and prepare for battle! You can kill all the bugs that dare to leave the battlefield!”
“I will follow your orders!”
“Go, His Excellency’s name has fallen! Move!”
… … example.
The best way to deal with chaos is to control the crowd with stronger fear.
In the first place, there was no back to him. No matter what happens, it must not collapse.
The image of him giving orders while covered in blood was very appropriate for the word cruel.
Took-!
The duke finally threw the useless head to the floor.
I looked at Count Balmons coolly.
“From the beginning, time was not on our side.”
“… … That’s right.”
“If common sense had used this much power, further activity would be impossible.”
okay.
The existence of the Archmage, who was like their only card, would no longer be a threat on this battlefield.
then… … .
“Even if it’s forced, no matter how much you sacrifice your troops, you have to approach the wall.”
“All right.”
“I will see the end before his mana recovers.”
There was no more room for the first time.
There was no time to step back and no time to finish the reorganization, so I had to see the end here.
“… … I will definitely pay for this humiliation.”
The peacock’s twinkling eyes on the battlefield already had only evil and madness left.
* * *
Enemies began to approach the walls.
“They are coming!”
“To the location!”
Tadada dat!
It was only for a while that my body stiffened at the formidable scene.
When the full-scale battle began, the soldiers hiding under the wall in preparation for the shock quickly jumped up to the top of the wall.
There was a determined faith in those unstoppable eyes.
“The rebels’ strength has already been reduced to less than half!”
“Fear not! Behind us are His Highness, the undefeated First Prince, and the Archmage!”
An overwhelming sight that no one has ever seen before.
The scene they witnessed instilled as much confidence in victory.
The soldiers who moved to the position immediately followed the orders of the knights and moved.
“Archers, shoot arrows!”
“Aim first at those who come with the ladder!”
“insect!”
Pew pew pew pew!
Arrows embroidered the sky like fragments of a meteor that fell off.
Considering that the distance from the enemy was still quite far, it was a very strange order.
but,
Pupper puck!
“Ahhh?!”
“Kuk!”
Kwa Dang Tang!
“Ouch… … ! At such a distance, how… … .”
Nevertheless, the arrow hit the target accurately.
The rebel archers who measured the distance for the ladder’s cover were embarrassed.
The secret was in the bows they used.
“This is what those dwarves made… … !”
“I never thought the arrow would reach that far.”
It was the first time that the Dwarven agent was supplied to the soldiers, so the soldiers were amazed at its breakthrough performance.
After experiencing the dwarf system that he had only heard about, he clearly realized the difference.
Thanks to that, the arrow continues to fly.
Many soldiers fell, but they never stopped. no, i couldn’t
“Even, run away… … Come on!”
“The one who backs down will be the first to cut! Rushing is the only way to survive! Clear the way!”
For they have been pushed to death in the name of fear and compulsion.
“Soldiers close by, lift up the ladders!”
“Just getting close to the wall is tantamount to our victory!”
The huge ladders advanced again, led by the hands of others, and the fallen soldiers were hidden by the rearguard and no longer seen.
move forward
Step on the corpse of a comrade and move forward again.
The soldiers who were shooting the arrows did not take their hands off the demonstration even though they were tired of the sight.
In the meantime, the enemy continued to approach little by little, and finally became a distance enough to touch the wall.
That was the moment.
“Me, the enemies are scattering!”
“… … what?!”
The troops approaching as if they were about to break down the wall were torn from side to side and changed their formation as if encircling them.
It was not exactly a siege, but it emptied all troops in the direction of the gate.
As if he hadn’t even thought about breaking through the gate from the beginning, he was only aiming for the walls on both sides.
The knights in command expressed bewilderment.
“What, what?”
“Aren’t you aiming for the castle gate?”
Siege warfare was an overwhelmingly advantageous structure for the defense side, which had a fortress wall.
As long as it has that advantage, it is possible to defend efficiently with a small number of troops.
Therefore, the most basic strategy for the siege side is to attack the walls and gates at the same time to capture the defense line.
However, they completely abandoned the city gates and chose only the walls.
Even though they clearly had the superiority in numbers to say they were concentrating troops.
It was a strategy for which no reason was known.
“Have you given up on destroying the gates because there is an archmage on this side?”
The army, which had already been numerous, spread rather. It was said that it was necessary to respond from this side as well.
I felt like I was drying up for some reason, but I couldn’t help it.
The veteran knights hurriedly gave instructions while waving their hands.
“Soldiers guarding the gate, leave only the minimum number of troops and go up the wall!”
“It seems that they are planning to cause confusion and focus on the quantity offensive! Everyone, stay alert and block the walls until the Commander-in-Chief, His Highness 1st Prince, gives instructions!”
“There is no need for that.”
“… … Huh!”
“… … !”
At that time, someone approached behind the busy knights.
His unique, relaxed yet cool voice.
The knights trembled involuntarily, and soon looked behind them and slowly parted their lips.
“… … Your Highness the 1st Prince.”
“It is an order. to stay seated.”
“That, that… … .”
alone.
The man who walks without anyone’s throne… … Then, walking past the knights, he said,
“There is no need to get caught up in their stupid strategies.”
“… … ah.”
The knights looked at the back of the first prince as he walked toward the castle gate and nodded.
At least in this situation, it felt like it had to be done.
“The trick is that only the weak use it.”
* * *
When the ladder caught, the soldiers hurriedly climbed it as if they had fallen into inferno.
It is to blindly move with all one’s life, as if it had to be done.
Someone appeared behind the Duke who was looking at the whole view of the castle wall.
“Your Excellency, now is the time.”
“… … .”
The duke alludedly turned his gaze to the man.
… … The 1st Commander of the Royal Knights, Arnold.
The brilliant silver armor that protected the royal family was no longer there.
Only those in power who joined the rebellion for the sake of desire are there.
The duke touched the signal flare in his pocket and said.
“Preparations.”
“Suddenly, the troops stationed to block the gate must have been dispersed. When the signal is given, the knights inside will move and occupy the place, and the knights hiding among the soldiers will quickly approach and open the way inside.”
“okay.”
Ignoring the castle gate was to divert attention.
Making it look like they weren’t aiming for it, making them careless, and making the dispersed enemies clear up at a speed that the knights couldn’t react to.
Perhaps, for them, it would be no different from getting their feet stamped on an ax that they thoroughly believed in.
“Then there is no need to waste time. Let’s start slowly.”
“yes.”
Swoop-
The duke lifted it without even looking at what came out of his hand.
over your head. And, as promised, point it towards the sky.
The moment the trigger is pulled, it will be the moment you take one step closer to the cause.
“… … The history of the royal family ends today.”
And he will be the only savior who saved Esteban from the tyrant.
Kirik.
… … click-
Pew woo woo woo!
“… … Huh?”
“… … !”
The sound of flares rising was a uniquely foreign noise even in the breathless battlefield.
Is that why?
Not only the soldiers who were measuring their bowstrings, but also those who were climbing the ladders instantly turned their heads to look at it.
That’s right, standing under the signal flare with the corner of his mouth raised crookedly… … to Duke William.
“Now, open it.”
And bring him the glory of the promised throne.
For that reason, he came here even while enduring the damage of his ‘people’.
The hand of the Duke holding the signal flare began to sink down, and finally the castle gate began to open.
slowly.
Just as it was decided from the beginning.
“hmm?”
But it was strange.
“… … What is that?”
The 1st Knights, which should have been visible inside the gate, were nowhere to be seen, and there was only one man standing there.
A man with a black uniform and a strange turquoise-colored sword that does not suit the battlefield.
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The peacock’s face contorted like a demon when he finally identified the familiar silhouette.
“… … 1 Prince.”
Originally, only one of them stands tall in the place where the Royal Guard Knights should be.