fugitives (1)
One day, when summer finally arrived, a cool wind was still blowing in the land of the barbarians.
Perhaps, if it had not been for the middle of July, we would have seen the backcountry covered in white snow.
However, despite the mild weather, the world did not go smoothly.
“sh*t! I’m hungry!”
The words shouted by the man in black leather armor were enough to lead everyone to sympathize.
In their nests, which have become more barren in recent years, even finding food has become a very arduous task as before… … .
Not to mention, those who were forced to remain in the land of barbarians by order of the clan’s ruler, ‘Khan’, couldn’t possibly be happy with their situation.
Rather, in a way, it might be the reason why they are starving every day.
Even the remaining food was requisitioned for the war against the Federation Empire.
“Those who went to the southeast should have had their fill by now… … .”
“Khehehehe. Certainly, fertile land is best for plundering.”
“damn! If it hadn’t been for Khan’s orders, by now… … !”
Kwajik!
The man in black leather armor, who trampled the withered grass with his feet, collapsed into his seat in a fit of nervousness.
Eat, kill, steal. That is their pleasure and their creed.
So, for those who have been given the honorable title of warrior, this boring time was like hell.
But not everyone present here felt that way.
“War? It’s good. But keep in mind that we are on the better side. At least I wasn’t given the tedious task of guarding the khan’s residence.”
“Giggle. It’s been a while since you said the right thing.”
If you only pursue food and pleasure, it was only natural that the southeastern imperial lands would be delicious.
However, although relatively barren, Esteban’s stage was guaranteed safety. The frenzied massacre taking place there was enough to give a different kind of fun from the war.
Besides, it wasn’t that there were no small harvests at all… … .
The gazes of the barbarian warriors turned to one place.
“Heh heh. Yes, there is at least a bit of luck here.”
Dark red liquid and traces of flesh scattered over the gray soil and hardened.
The sword wielded as a final resistance will do its part as the spoils of barbarians.
they… … Unfortunately, before hearing the news of the barbarians’ descent to the south, he was the victim of plunder that went up.
“It’s unfortunate, but I’ll have to be content with just filling my stomach today.”
The regret they say is not limited to material things such as alcohol and meat.
The taste of cutting flesh, and the sense of despair that oozes from the opponent being trampled on.
If possible, I wanted to take it all to myself, so it would be a lie if I said there was no regret left.
“… … It sucks.”
The man in black leather armor, who had been watching this disapprovingly, rummaged through the bloody gym bag while licking his lips.
However, after confirming that there was nothing there, he smashed the luggage bag with an angry face.
“Damn it, carrying useless things on your back!”
Golden jewels from the gym bag spilled onto the ground, but no one paid any attention.
In the end, their only interest was killing and fulfilling their desires.
dump-
The man in black armor returned with an expression of how he was feeling, and lay down on the ground covered in blood.
However, he immediately felt something strange and wrinkled his nose.
“uh? this something… … .”
earthquake?
It was such a small feeling that I hadn’t felt it until now, but now, lying on my back, I could feel the vibration of the moving ground.
‘Have you been starving for too long… … .’
I searched for the source of the vibration while groping my belly skin.
Contrary to expectations, however, no sensation was felt in the abdomen.
Uneasiness overtook him at the unknown feeling, and his expression changed. A barbarian warrior, who had been touching the bag one after another, clicked his tongue and asked.
“what’s the matter? Did you feel bad about your back now?”
“No, this… … .”
The words of the barbarian warrior who was about to add a sajok stopped. It’s because something flashed.
Where did you experience this feeling?
yes, obviously… … .
“… … Horseshoe?”
“I found a group of barbarians!”
“Don’t even give me time to react, destroy it immediately!”
“insect!”
On the other side of the hill looking back, he could see the golden armored knights approaching with their backs to the sunlight.
… … Why are these guys in a place like this?
As soon as I asked such a question, I was alerted to the movement of the guys descending the hill like a shotgun.
“sh*t! Wicked Esteban bastards!”
I never thought they would attack at a time like this… … .
Apparently, they moved after knowing that all the troops attacking Esteban had moved.
However, the embarrassment of being caught off guard was also momentary. Contrary to the momentum that came running fiercely, the faces of the barbarian warriors gradually began to open.
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“… … What, only five?”
“Kyahahahahaha! Are you guys crazy? I am not joking.”
The number of barbarians in the seat was fourteen.
We know that in a fight of the few versus the many, it is not the numbers that matter absolutely.
If there is an overwhelming difference from individual strength, it will become a massacre that can no longer be described as a battle.
Unfortunately, however, they were the warriors of a tribe that defended the land.
The obvious strongman leading this fight was themselves.
There were no surprises.
“Fight! Let’s show the power of Khan’s warriors!”
“I will make you pay the price for daring to crawl into this land.”
The barbarian warriors who pulled out their axes like that waited until they were at an appropriate distance and then started moving.
just now.
“die!”
Booung-
The movement of the warriors who took down the torso-sized godfather was indeed menacing.
It was obvious that Esteban’s brat, who was running in the lead, would fall to the ground, being cut in two along with the horse.
squeak-
“Ah!”
To the extent that I thought so until I saw the death of a colleague who collapsed in vain with his body and head separated.
“What is this… … .”
The peacock feathers attached to the warrior’s headband flutter in the wind.
It was something that could never happen.
It is safe to say that he was confirmed to be promoted to Daejeonsa once this war was over.
That he would roll on the floor just by sharing the sum of his work belonged to a category that could not be understood by common sense, no matter how hungry he was.
right at that moment.
The dead don’t seem to care. The bodies of the savages who greeted the leading knight with a cold expression like the first time, stood tall.
“Gagging, gagging!”
It wasn’t that he lost his fighting spirit at the death of his comrade, much less that he was tired of the momentum.
Even so, it was something intangible that approached them regardless of their intentions that bound them so that they could not move even half a step.
And the moment they realized their identity, the savages were able to face the bloody eyes that tightened their necks.
that. It was a primordial fear, strong enough to freeze even the physical space.
“… … live.”
Next was the last will of the black leather armor warrior who stood at the forefront.
* * *
swish-
I said as I wiped the blood off my sword into the air.
“The damage.”
“… … All the barbarians killed were fourteen. There is no damage to the Knights, even minor injuries.”
The vice-captain of the Sun Knights who said so. Roder’s eyes were trembling as if he had lost his way.
Upon receiving the report, I nodded my head expressionlessly.
“A merchant in a place like this… … Apparently, they looted a smuggler passing by.”
“… … I don’t know the details, but it seems so.”
“Right. While the situation is being rectified, identify yourself, and sort out the belongings to be delivered to your family and send them to your home country as soon as possible.”
“I will follow your orders.”
I still had time to spare before the second team arrived, so I turned my eyes around the area where the battle had taken place.
The Northern Expeditionary Force was organized around the first prince, me, and the second knights of the royal family, the Sun Knights.
Our goal was to disturb the empty barbarians’ lands and cause them damage.
‘Damaging the land of barbarians… … .’
If I had heard of it before the regression, I would have treated you like a madman.
The feeling was so new.
Before returning to this place where only the dark ground and withered trees could be seen. It was the defense line of barbarians that no country could penetrate.
A space completely different from the past, as if familiar.
Before the return, how many soldiers had sacrificed to stand in this place?
In order to restore the lost troops, Esteban had to endure painful blood loss.
“But are you in a position to attack them now?”
My face, which was expressing such sentiments, remained unchanged.
I turned my gaze to the knights again.
‘The savages I encountered on the way here were one hundred and twenty-four.’
The more I moved, the shorter the cycle I faced with them.
And that number continued to grow.
In other words, little by little, it was the sound of getting closer to the depths of the land of barbarians.
It was then.
“A company-level barbarian horde is approaching from the front!”
You’re finally here.
I spread my feelings in the direction that a certain article shouted.
Her body, which began to itch before she knew it, was looking for a new prey.
* * *
Again, this is the land of barbarians.
Since entering the remote area, they have been quite aggressive until now, so they all expected a reaction somehow.
But with numbers like that, the story was different.
“this! Stop probation and leave the field! Join the second team and strike!”
“insect!”
The vice-captain of the Knights of the Sun, Roder, shouted as he gripped the reins.
It’s overwhelming in terms of mobility, so once you get out of here, you’ll be able to shake off their pursuit.
However, what came back was the first prince’s voice, which was so cold that his breath stopped in fear.
“Stop.”
“… … .”
“Who told you to move on your own? I’ve never been ordered to leave?”
Cold sweat ran down the heads of the knights in the arena.
The first prince, who was wiping off the blood on his sword with a handkerchief, walked over and muttered quietly.
“There are fifty-four enemies, and there are two shamans among them. I’ll take care of it, so let’s all focus on the probation.”
surprisingly. The voice was so clear that all the knights away from each other could hear it.
However, Roder’s eyes were shaking mercilessly as he saw the pentagram appearing above their heads.
“Hey, Your Highness! Be careful!”
Unknown letters were being filled around the ominous pentagram drawn in the air.
The dark red magic circle, now half-clear, was swaying at the throat as if it would pour out flames at any moment.
And that target, obviously, was their commander-in-chief.
“sh*t!”
Whoa!
Roder, who confirmed that the magic was activated, gritted his teeth and ran to the first prince.
The first prince’s right arm flashed afterward.
“… … uh?”
“I must have told you to work hard on what you were doing.”
Prince 1’s right hand, which had been slightly raised, went down.
And nothing happened.
There was nothing in the air that seemed like it would pour down and be swept away with a fire at any moment.
It’s like saying that the witchcraft they used was an illusion.
The only scene he saw was that the first prince’s right arm was flashing.
‘The magic… … has disappeared?’
Is what I just saw true?
Is it really possible to make magic disappear without warning?
It was a simple situation, but it took me quite a while to understand the process.
Roder, whose mouth was wide open, heard a low, yet insensitive voice unique to the first prince.
“If you don’t mind getting caught up in it, you may disobey my orders.”
At that time, I can’t guarantee your safety.
Roder’s head shook as if possessed.