Chapter 137
Alliance Far West Branch.
As the name suggests, it is an adventurer branch established at the western end of the continent map, and its purpose was to provide a base for adventurers exploring Trident Point.
Unlike other branches, which were generally located within cities, the Far West Branch was a city in itself.
“Wow, Lane! Far West Branch! “It’s several times bigger than what you see in books!”
“Very, very, very much.”
“Awww!”
The city was built using the stone pillars, which rose in a circle in the middle of the swamp, as a rock, boasting a rugged yet sturdy appearance.
No one knew how the city could be built on those ancient stones or on what principles it was maintained today.
It is said that the legendary demi-human adventurer, Nils Blancz, built it from the foundation to completion on his own.
‘Nils… … .’
It was a name I missed so much that I felt a faint pain in my heart.
Why wouldn’t that be the case? In that fierce and terrible summer 300 years ago, our party was not the only one on the battlefield.
In that era, there were many people (who are now the beginning of adventurers) who helped us wholeheartedly. Master Tinker Nils Blanz was one of them… … .
“Why did Nils build this?”
“hmm?”
“I said I would give up adventures once the journey was over… … .”
I muttered that with a faint smile, but then had to explain it away by saying that I remembered reading something like that in a book.
Because Eldwig was glaring at me as if I was very suspicious. Of course, he was wearing a helmet, so his expression was not visible, but his gaze was clear.
Then, the moment Eldwig opened his mouth after a long time, I felt my heart sink.
“Grand Wizard Rin.”
The expression that appeared on my face at that time… … Come to think of it, Eldwig must have seen me call Fifi “Pipi” several times.
So, did you notice it right away?
But can you be so sure just because you notice something strange? Could it be that he just stabbed me?
“You really don’t know? He explored the ruins to find a way to repair Rin’s body. “This is a facility for that.”
“yes?”
“We demi-humans are different from you humans. You didn’t foolishly pray or just wait. “I guess he was trying to find a way somehow.”
There was nothing I could do to stop the painful and bitter smile from forming. The little guy who was more blunt than anyone else… … .
So it was a truly ironic result. The fortress that was built to get me back has now turned into a fortress that blocks me.
It is fortunate that most lacquerware was not discovered during in-depth exploration… … I never thought there would be something worse than that.
“The imperial army is here.”
Cassena bit her lip.
Perhaps because the building itself did not have the function to carry out a water-based warfare, about 5,000 troops were lined up in front of the Far West Branch.
The sight of the imperial army in orderly formation and waving numerous flags could only be described as spectacular. The morning sunlight shone brightly on the soldiers’ armor.
The imperial army is like the emperor’s sword. Unlike the lords going to war who randomly conscripted farmers, carpenters, etc. and gave them spears and swords, each one was a professional soldier like a mercenary.
That fierceness shone even during the turbulent times 300 years ago, to the point where the front lines handled by the imperial army could be safely ignored.
‘With that number, it would be safe to assume that almost half of the imperial army has arrived… … .’
There are as many as 100 knights who know how to use ManaChain, and 300 squires who play the role of heavy cavalry.
The infantry unit, which appears to number around 4,000, will be unified in not only its arms but also its will, and will move in unison under one control.
Forming the rear guard would be a special unit comprised of five hundred archers and five powerful battle mages.
‘The organization is almost the same as it was 300 years ago.’
The emblem engraved on the magnificently fluttering flag is Hyeonmu holding the Holy Grail… … If it were not the emperor, it would have to be seen that a member of the royal family was in charge of overall command.
By Eldwig’s standards, the gold-level adventurers who were half-baked were positioned as an adventure group on the right-hand side of the line in the concept of a separate unit.
“I have no choice but to go through.”
Grypion, the leader of the warriors, let out a sighing voice. I immediately shook my head.
“You beastmen are definitely strong, but… … You won’t be able to fight the Imperial Army. In group competitions like this. “You can’t fight.”
Even if there is a chance of winning, there should not be a bloody situation where beasts attack humans. If that happens, everything will be in vain.
Rather, it went well… … .
I thought that after persuading the adventurers, I would have to persuade the emperor again, but if I could only persuade the emperor, the adventurers would obey on their own.
“Then what should I do!”
“How, how, how.”
When Kasena asked while tilting her head, Aki, who was riding on my back, also tilted her head.
“cadet?”
If things had gone as usual, Kasena would have hugged Aki, not knowing what to do because she was so cute… … .
Even Kassena, who was always bright, was holding her breath nervously as she was on the verge of being executed by the imperial army as a traitor.
At that time, a person who appeared to be the general commander in the imperial army camp raised his hand on a horse, and the sound of a clear horn rose sharply.
“Rain, I think they’re going to attack!”
As Kassena said, the archers took a step forward and fired their bows in unison. At the same time, a huge magic square spread out in the air.
The imperial army’s engagement tactics… … This is Ganghwajin (强化陣) that uses the amplified Delby Shirt to the extreme.
When the arrows pass through that reinforced formation, they are subject to powerful magical energy, and it is safe to say that the point where the rain of arrows rains down is devastated by the spikes of magical energy pouring down like a thunderbolt of stones.
“Do you have any plans?”
Eldwig, who was about to return after completing his mission as a guide, asked in an interested tone.
“It’s not like it doesn’t exist. “This time, I’m going to use what I learned in college.”
When I grinned, everyone tilted their heads. Kassena, Fifi, Grypion, Opus, all the warrior commanders, and even Aki.
“If you want to explain something to a large congregation, you have to get their attention first.”
what? The moment Eldwig narrowed his eyes, the imperial archers fired their arrows all at once.
A sound like a giant wasp flying fills my ears… … Blocking the sunlight of the morning sun… … The merciless baptism of death pours down like rain.
However, at that moment, a murmur of astonishment erupted from the imperial army lines as the signal that the magic square was broken in Raine’s palm.
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“W-what is that?!”
It was a mirage.
The flames spread from one side of the horizon to the other, alluring yet brutal like a mirage, instantly wiping out the magical arrows.
A flash of confusion appeared in the eyes of Willis Keppel, the special forces commander of the Atlas (3-star) rank.
‘What is the range in which that flame developed instantaneously? ‘How much magical power does it take to be possible?’
Whether you drew a magic square in advance with the Remidier type or made a seal with the Bargante type… … That doesn’t matter.
The scope of that magic can only be described as amazing… … It dared to guess the level of the magician’s magic power.
Being able to cover the entire horizon with magic, isn’t it safe to say that it has surpassed human standards?
“… … .”
Of course, a similar judgment was made in the mind of Sagan Wolf Vlado, a rank of GLaDOS (4 stars) and the strongest wizard of the current generation.
He’s a dangerous guy.
Better than any wizard I’ve ever met.
“Enemy spellcaster, approaching!”
“There are two signs of magical power… … “No, three?”
“What on earth is that creepy presence?” … ?”
Breaking through the curtain of flame, two figures appeared. The magicians of the special unit detected three signs, but only two showed up.
“Hmm, who is hiding using stealth techniques?”
Palace Castle Leoren whistled as if he was having fun, and poured some moonshine into his mouth that was in a leather bag on his belt.
Next, he took out the Baekchangung Serwebon worn on his back and held it, and the bow of Keyes, the warrior party’s palace, scattered the light of life on the heavens and earth.
“You’re so shy! “Then let’s see if you can still hide if I shoot this!”
Archers who attack points have been the natural enemies of magicians who use faces since ancient times.
Because the awl of magical power concentrated in one point can easily pierce the magical power of wizards spreading out in a large area.
So far, the number of wizards who have been able to block arrows fired by Leoren sincerely has been so small that one can count them on one hand. If I had to pick a person I remember, it would probably be Grandpa Scalzi Ludwig, a former magic saint.
“The Secret of Drunken Death, Thousand Aengsal (千鶯虄).”
As he pulled the string, the extreme magical power was woven into a gigantic illusory arrow in his grasp, and blue-white light was splendidly scattered.
“Che, it’s a thousand cherry blossoms…” … !”
“When an arrow flies, the sound of a thousand birds is heard… … !”
“The secret art among secret arts representing the strongest palace of all time, Keyes… … !”
They were imperial soldiers who boasted incredible military discipline, but it was not easy to see the palace soldiers giving their best to this level, so they whispered with their eyes shining like children.
One, pull.
Second, unify magical power.
Third, let go of the protest gently.
The moment the bowstring bounced with a clear sound like fresh green rustling in the spring breeze, the world seemed to turn blue and white, and in the blink of an eye, the arrow passed over the soldiers’ heads and stretched out beyond.
“Oh, oh oh… … !”
After the arrow passed, half a beat later, an eardrum-bursting noise exploded, and a storm so intense that the hem of clothes fluttered wildly.
“No matter how strong you are, you can’t compare to the palace!”
“I was hit by an arrow from the palace, so it’s the end!”
Everyone naturally thought that the traitor would be pierced by that arrow… … .
The next moment, Leoren’s eyebrows rose in embarrassment as he was able to pull the distant view closer.
‘The arrow disappeared… … ?’
By what force did the opponent eliminate it? No, that’s not it. The arrow disappeared of its own volition before the target’s eyes.
“why?”
As I blinked my eyes in a daze, Baekchanggung Serwebon cried, scattering a pitiful light. Once, twice, three times, and endlessly.
‘Did you do this? why? Now that I think about it, I’ve been radiant like this before.’
The soldiers, who had no way of knowing the inside story, could only swallow in vain.
Something like this can’t happen… … .
You blew away the secret power of the palace so easily? What on earth is this guy doing?
“I will do it.”
At that time, the sorcerer Sagan Wolf Vlado leisurely moved forward through the ranks of the imperial army.
Well, it’s not an opponent that a bowman can defeat. A wizard of that level.
By personally killing the traitor, I prove my and my family’s unwavering loyalty.
“S-sei, it’s Sagan. “The strongest battle mage who rose to 2nd place in the platinum level!”
Cassena, who was moving forward with Rain, whispered in a voice full of joy. Both of them were hiding their faces with their hoods pulled down deeply.
As for Sagan, he was also someone who Lane had met at the Sega conference. At that time, she didn’t have any interest in anything going on in the world, so we didn’t talk to her.
Now that I have come face to face with it, I feel truly intimidated… … Is this the current generation’s strongest battle mage?
‘Oh, I shouldn’t do this… … .’
I had to constantly try to calm down the emotions pounding in my heart. Is it fear? Is it tension? It wasn’t like that.
My blood, my blood is boiling.
It would be a lie if I said I didn’t have a desire to check the level difference between myself, who reached the peak of the old generation, and the wizard who reached the peak of the current generation.
‘He would be the perfect opponent to test Alakish’s power and attract attention.’
The identity is revealed only after the purpose has been achieved. No, it achieves its purpose.
After carefully handing Aki to Kasena, he drew a long line in the air with his hand. Then, the ancient flames burned along the path and merged into a piece of fantasy, a four-hwan-jang.
He grabbed the messenger bag, twirled it around, took a stance, and then waved his hand provocatively at Jeong Jeong, who could be said to be 300 years his junior.
“Let’s test what skills the strongest battle mage of this era has.”
fantasy,
