Episode 466
Episode 151 Heroes Gathering to the South (4)
Military relocation had to happen several times.
It was only natural that not only the empire, but the entire army of the western continent were moving at once. It was also difficult to set up a schedule for moving routes and supplies.
“It must be spectacular. Isn’t that right, friend?”
Randall stood next to Yuma and said.
The two were standing on the balcony of the Imperial Palace, looking at the open sky.
“What do you mean?”
“It’s about subjugating the ogres. All the strong people in the world will gather in the kingdom of Gussenen.”
“Sir Randall, what kind of minister is that? I choke when I think of those damn ogres and the Lisols that command them.”
Then Randall smiled.
“so do i. But, as for me, I don’t think I will be able to endure this fight unless I look forward to it and enjoy it.”
Yuma didn’t answer and stared at Randel.
Randell shifted his gaze down from the sky to see Hale at a glance. He slowly scanned the landscape he had been protecting all his life since he was born as a member of the Jacques family.
“Actually, I still can’t believe that all of this could disappear in an instant, and I’m afraid. Not just me, but everyone. I, who personally commanded the war in the underworld, am afraid of this, but what about the soldiers?”
Throng.
Randall pulled out his twin swords and reflected his face in the blade.
“Because it’s the void and the apocalypse, after hearing so much about it, it felt like the days of fighting with swords were over. But now that I think that all the strong people are gathering after a long time, it feels like we are fighting a realistic war.”
“Sir Randall.”
“Don’t feel too frustrated, either. Aren’t you and I originally crazy about cutting with strong guys?”
Randell slapped Yuma on the shoulder with his lead sword.
“Let’s fight hard and come back.”
* * * This time, as in the Underworld War, Yuma did not serve as the commander-in-chief.
“Before you are soldiers of the empire, you are members of human beings. In the final battle for the life and death of mankind, let no one show any shame!”
It was Duran who served as the commander-in-chief of the ‘Human Alliance’. The second-in-command was Randel Jacques, and Yuma did not have a separate post.
It was because Yuma did not participate in the subjugation in the first place.
Fighting ogres is for humans, not for gods.
“yes!”
The 30,000 troops lined up in front of the capital gate shouted in unison.
The troops of the Imperial Guard and the 1st Knights of the Capital were gathered first. If the 1st Knights, led by Duran, left, he would follow them with the 2nd and 3rd Knights and soldiers.
In addition, if the knights of each territory were added, the total number of troops that the empire mobilized alone was about 100,000.
The combined forces of neighboring countries were only about 100,000.
200,000 so far. An army larger in size than during the Rimt War began to move.
And the east was planning to support more troops to the south of the west than the west.
As for the reinforcements from the east, the exact number was not known even in Lhasa. It was because there were so many volunteers for the war.
As soon as the news spread that ‘Guardian Yuma’ would wage a final war with the Ogres, enlistments continued to flow throughout the East.
Most of them were veterans who had killed Yuma and Amanjo, but there were a significant number of volunteers among civilians who had never even seen Yuma’s face.
“I, King of Knights, Duran Zach, will always fight in front of you.
Go!”
Boo woo..!
The trumpets announcing the start of the march sounded everywhere. It was the first time since Rimt that such a grand scale march had taken place.
On the way to fight the seven ogres, the weather was surprisingly sunny.
Spring was in full swing, but what was flying was not pollen, but thick dust covering the soldiers’ boots.
“Still, it’s better than during the Rimt Expedition. Back then, every time the elemental spirits paved the way and were exposed to the risk of being attacked by the demons, it was pretty damning. In Uncle Touhou, indeed…
After Yuma defeated Sekmeira, not a single active monster or possessor remained on the ground. Also, there was no enemy army to attack the ranks, so the marching environment was much better than then.
“This bastard again! Proper titles on the battlefield. How many times do you make me say the same thing?”
“Wow… aren’t you doing too much until the end? Don’t let Yuma also call you Master!”
“Are you messing around knowing you can’t hit it because you have so many eyes right now?”
As Duran raised his hand, Randel flinched and ducked.
After a while, Duran slowly lowered his raised hand and smiled. White teeth, harder than steel, glittered.
“And why the last? My apprentice wipes out Risol, and I wipe out all of them.
And I will beat you in the back of the head until you die.”
“under! It looks like you have a grudge on the back of my head.”
“Noisy, disciple. You now go to His Majesty.”
“Yes, Master.”
“Oh look at this! I will call you Uncle too!”
Yuma burst out laughing and drove Tulka to the back to get out of the front row.
Hela was riding a horse, not riding the imperial palanquin. It was unprecedented since the early days of the Empire for an Imperial Emperor to go to war and not ride a palanquin.
“your majesty.”
As Yuma approached, the imperial guards parted ways and moved away.
“Are you here?”
Tulka stood next to Hela.
At that moment, dozens of dragons soared above the capital gate. The Balaur who remained in the capital also departed for the southern continent.
Dragons will reach the southern continent much faster than soldiers. Just in case of an emergency, only Maha Trisha and a few dragons were scheduled to move at the same speed as humans.
“I came to say hello before leaving.”
And Yuma was also determined to head to the southern continent first with the dragons.
There was no need to move slowly to Yuma, as there was no need to command an army or stand guard alternately with Randall like in the East.
When Yuma politely lowered her gaze, Hella raised an eyebrow.
“…you are so amazing.”
“What are you talking about?”
“Now you are a god. That too is the god who rules the two worlds.
But they still treat me, who rules only one country, every step of the way. Why?”
Yuma widened his eyes and met Hella’s gaze.
“your majesty.”
“Speak.”
“Your Majesty treated me the same way when I was humble and now. That must be because His Majesty was attracted to a human like me. Neither do I.”
“Haha, are you attracted to me?
I’m a monarch with a weak impression compared to my mother.
Hella looked up at Yuma gently.
“Yuma.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“After the war, show no more allegiance to me.
I am not big enough to hold you.”
“Your Majesty, how can you…
Hearing Hella’s story made me feel sad beyond being surprised.
“Am I a burden?”
When Yuma asked directly, Hella nodded and smiled.
“It’s embarrassing. This is true of all kings who have subjects greater than themselves. It’s also burdensome for another reason.”
“For what reason?”
“I want to be friends with you. We can’t do that if we are in a master-servant relationship.”
I couldn’t think of anything to answer.
“Not long ago, when your father and his colleagues were drinking together, I sat down with Cheryl for a short time at dawn. Every moment like that, I envy you and your colleagues so much.”
“your majesty.”
“So after the subjugation, be friends with me. And I promise you one thing… I will create a country where even the emperor and the fishermen in the countryside can be friends. Come on, let me see!”
“Then I’ll see you when I arrive.”
Tulka started running forward. In order to energize the soldiers, Yuma deliberately moved through the center without leaving the ranks completely.
Soldiers cheered whenever Yuma passed by. It was against military law to cause a disturbance without a special order during a march, but of course no one in command stopped it.
Soon after, when it was time to pass the front ranks again, Duran and Randall pulled out their swords.
Serang!
Star Buster and Randel’s twin swords crossed to create a door.
When Yuma passed through the middle of it, the two of them cut their swords in moderation and paused their march.
The human allies paused for a while and raised their swords until Yuma’s back disappeared from view.
At the same time, the dragons that covered the sky began to roar. The whole area was shaken by a tremendous cry that shook the plains.
And at that moment, Yuma remembered what Randel had said.
-Let’s fight hard and come.
Since the second coming of Hwah, there has never been a single day when the fight was good. The entire life he lived believing that sword to sword was his life’s pleasure and work was being denied.
However, as I rushed out like this, my heart was pounding for the first time in a long time.
The feeling of going to a fight, not a war.
In other words, it feels like leaving for a world of winning and losing, not a world of dying and dying. Every time I heard the news of the void spreading, my heart, which had been sinking, seemed to have finally found its place.
‘Win and come back. certainly.’
end.
I didn’t return to see that ending. Now was the time to reap the true fruits of his time reversal.
flutter!
Krissa, who was flying above Yuma, lowered her altitude.
[Yuma. There is nothing particularly problematic about the road to the southern continent. How long would the Ancient Wolf run?]
“I think it will take about ten days.”
[It must be a few days later than us.
Will you climb on my back?]
Going a few days later did not interfere with what Yuma had planned to prepare for the allied forces.
“no. This guy would have wanted to run too.”
Yuma believed that Tulka had a similar mind these days. The clever creature was probably more apocalyptic than man.
[Yes, then we will go ahead and prepare. It seems that the ogres’ movement route has also been roughly grasped, so let’s organize it before you arrive.]
“Yes. And please take care of Jecca.”
Zecca was riding on Mitadellin’s back.
He planned to arrive in the south in advance and manifest Pidgin Carta to observe the ogres. She had battled with ogres several times during her active duty, and was familiar with their habits.
Thus, Jeka was entrusted with a rather dangerous mission. Before the full-fledged subjugation begins, you must get closest to the ogre.
[Okay, don’t worry too much, I’ll help the child to use Cybeline properly.]
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