Episode 349: An old castle decorated in a classical manner.
As the group crossed the moat, the knights and soldiers standing guard in various places gave polite greetings.
After several rounds of inspection, the group reached the depths of the inner castle.
The knight who was guiding the group stopped in front of the huge stone door.
“That is where Grand Duke Gail is engaged in closing training.”
Those who followed those words burst into laughter.
Everyone here knew that the owner of this kingdom had decided to abandon that man named Guile, but it was funny to see the guiding knight still showing signs of respect for the abandoned horse.
“Is Archduke Guille’s position in Liberty that great?”
When Janssen, the general of the 1st Corps who followed as Grit’s adjutant, asked that question, the face of the Liberty Knight who was guiding them turned red.
“…Please be careful what you say. Archduke Guille is a hero of the country’s salvation. He is someone everyone in this country can respect.”
The driver’s uncomfortable feelings were clearly visible on his indignant expression.
Then do you know that you are now guiding the people who will put an end to the hero of the country’s salvation?
Such a mischievous question appeared in Jansen’s mind, but he quietly kept his mouth shut after receiving Grit’s glance.
“Did you say Gareth?”
As Grit’s eyes turned backwards, the black-robed man in the center of the group took a step forward.
“Yes, Count.”
Sharp voice.
When Gareth pulled back the hood of his robe, a middle-aged man with a sad look was revealed.
The expressions on the faces of the knights of the 1st corps, who made up the majority of the delegation, became uncomfortable at the sight of him openly criticizing Count Grit Einzhein, the commander of the corps of the empire.
Even though we met at Dongwangbu and did so all the way to Liberty, the reason for this reaction was largely due to the fact that we still did not know his identity.
“You guys should come forward first.”
“Against superhumans? You know we’re wizards, right?”
“…There is no need to be so harsh. I know you are a mage.”
A look of surprise spread among the knights at those words.
However, Gareth’s eyes only slightly wavered and he smiled.
“It seems that the reputation of the magic spear was not excessive. I hid it in my own way.”
“There is no need to talk nonsense. The Eastern King’s Ministry has recognized me as your leader, so you must follow my orders.”
“I will follow your name, but isn’t there a problem with efficiency?”
“efficiency?”
“As the opponent is the opponent, I need at least a meat shield.”
Meat Shield.
At that provocative choice of words, not only the knights but even Grit’s complexion hardened.
But Gareth continued speaking regardless.
“If there is no one to do so, I think it would be more efficient for the overall force to just have them help from behind.”
“Do you still protect yourself even if you become a mage?”
“I saved myself and survived until I became a mage.”
Even at that subtle scolding, Gareth just smiled and responded.
And Grit could not easily ignore those words.
At least two mages, and three more who I don’t know if they really have no skills or are hiding their abilities.
Even if those three are at the level of Circle 5, their strength is comparable to that of the rest of the delegation, including themselves.
Moreover, if there is even one mage who has lost his or her senses…
‘That’s unlikely.’
There is no way superhumans are that common in the world.
Even though I was thinking that, I couldn’t help but feel uneasy.
Grit said with a firm face, as if he had decided on something.
“Janssen Fabre Enrique. You three take command. All the remaining knights step forward.”
“yes!?”
“In case of emergency, I will step in. I will not accept any objections.”
The articles’ objections were stamped with authority.
Those so-called wizards of the Eastern King’s Department are a bit uncomfortable, but for now, they are allies.
The elites of the 1st Corps quickly agreed to the command of the corps commander.
As 20 knights stepped forward at once, a smile appeared on Gareth’s face.
Now that everything is ready, it’s time to clear the obstacles.
“You guys go back now. We’ll take care of it from here on out.”
“What are you going to do to him!?”
One of the knights guarding the castle shouted at the seemingly intimidating atmosphere.
“The king of this country has allowed it. I’m sure you know that, right? Just step back, knight.”
“that!”
“Hey…”
Some of the knights were about to leave with red faces, but their colleagues around them stopped them.
After a brief scuffle, Liberty’s knights retreated with miserable faces.
“Hmph. I don’t know the topic.”
There were some people who retreated and got angry at Jansen’s ridicule, but soon everyone just turned away with their heads down helplessly.
Perhaps this day will remain as a miserable memory for them that they will never forget.
‘But it’s none of my business.’
While thinking so, Grit gestured with his chin toward his subordinates in front of him.
OK.
“bout!”
Okay.
With the shouts of the three top knights, including Jansen, the huge stone gate moved with a heavy sound.
“…I thought you told me not to disturb you during training time?”
Soon, a deep voice was heard from inside the stone room.
A person holding a great sword with a faintly shining silver light.
A grim-looking man with brown hair and brown eyes was glaring at the open stone door.
“Guil Slayer. I will punish you for murdering imperial soldiers and stealing relics!”
As soon as Grit’s sharp voice echoed through the stone chamber, the man’s demeanor clearly changed.
“Empire!?”
A surprised voice burst out, and at the same time, the man Guile pointed the two-handed greatsword he was holding forward.
“If you want mercy, hand over the treasures from the stolen ruins and kneel…!”
Then, before Grit could finish speaking, he rushed forward as if compressing the space. The movement was much faster and more immediate than Grit had expected.
‘dare!’
Still, Grit’s face, who had expected him to make some excuse, hardened slightly, but Gareth shouted as if he had guessed that.
“Tie them up!”
Gareth clearly demonstrated the power of a mage.
The magic power from his body seemed to gather in front of the space where Guile was rushing into, and suddenly a black thorn vine the size of a person’s forearm appeared and covered Guile’s entire body.
However, there was still something that bothered Grit.
‘As for the others…’
That was the only magic I could see. Except for Gareth, the others, who were presumed to be another mage and whose level was unknown, were not moving at all.
It seemed like they were trying to hide their power.
‘Should I have said that I noticed everything from the beginning?’
It was a frustrating situation for him, but he couldn’t argue with it during the battle. Grit nervously turned his gaze forward again.
That moment.
“Chaaap!”
A sound of excitement was heard from within the black thorn vines.
Sigh!
At the same time, the vines that were blocking the allies’ view were cut cleanly in half as if the space had split in an instant.
Cough.
“It’s authentic!”
The moment Gareth spits out a handful of blood and shouts that out.
‘curio?’
His colleagues’ eyes all lit up.
Soon enough magical power surged from their entire bodies to the point that even Grit flinched.
Their allies, rather than their enemies, could not help but be taken aback by the terrifying force.
‘They’re all mages!?’
The moment when Grit, who was about to rush towards Guile, actually stops.
The owner of the silver auror who was charging was enveloped in the gray fog created by the two mages.
“Confuse!”
“Mind Breaker!”
“Ugh!”
As a cloudy gray fog enveloped Guile’s entire body, he suddenly clutched his head in pain.
The other three mages who saw this laughed murderously.
“Fight, his warriors! Berserk!”
“Target on Aura-User!”
“Magic Extension!”
Along with their shouts, a black fog rose that looked ominous at first glance.
‘It’s pretty good. ‘What on earth are they doing?’
Even in the midst of his discomfort, Grit shivered at the power he felt, and in his eyes, he saw that the black fog was heading towards his own subordinates, not the enemy.
‘huh?’
“What the hell!”
“What are you doing to our ally…”
It took a moment for me to scream.
The eyes of the knights who stood in the vanguard to block the Auror user’s footsteps all flashed with a strange red light.
“Kyaaa!”
The knights, with black veins showing next to their reddened eyes, screamed and rushed towards Guile.
The force rising from their hands seemed much more powerful than usual.
In the case of Jansen, Grit’s favorite knight, his force was so blazing that he almost seemed like an auror, emitting an auspicious light.
But there was no way it looked normal.
“What are you doing!”
Grit distorted his calm expression like a demon and screamed, but the mages did not move as if they could not hear him.
Mages who turned their beloved subordinates into screaming monsters.
But where that magic was directed was the enemy he was ordered to eradicate.
What should I do?
Seeing this sight for the first time in his life, the spirit of the magic spear, trained through countless battles, was momentarily engulfed in confusion.
‘this…!’
At that time, Grit was confused, unable to decide between orders and reality.
Ugh!
“Kyaaaaak!”
“Kwaaah!”
His eyes caught the sight of a silver aura suddenly rising from the enemy’s sword, which had been enveloped in gray fog, as if on fire, cutting into pieces the attacking men.
A horrendous sight where the five people in the lead who were running like crazy were cut in half.
Janssen’s figure was also in it.
“Holy shit!”
He let out a scream at the death of his beloved subordinate.
“Really!”
“It’s that sword!”
“His legacy!”
On the other hand, the mages shouted with joy as if they had lost their minds.
It was a moment when I wanted to rip that mouth off right away.
Grumbling.
However, Grit forced himself to look away even while gritting his teeth in anger.
‘First of all, orders come first.’
Before he was a superhuman, he was an imperial knight and corps commander.
Although he was confused as to whether his subordinates were enemies or magicians, the emperor’s orders took priority over anything else.
Those who take advantage of their allies are clearly subject to punishment.
But first, defeating the enemy came first.
“Damn it!”
While letting out a scream-like shout, Grit charged towards the ‘enemy’ while holding his favorite weapon, Infractio.
Without realizing that all of this was included in the wizards’ plan.
‘It looks like the Kassel Magic Tower guys were caught properly.’
Guile Slayer, no, Logan cut down the crazy knights attacking from all directions in one fell swoop.
“Kyaaa!”
Even if the Auror’s rank has dropped due to the color change, even he is now at the level of an Auror user.
On the other hand, even if the crazy knights became faster and stronger, they were several numbers lower than him.
If there was this much difference in level, it was easier to deal with crazy knights who just rushed forward without any skills.
Even if you are a mage, this is probably a visible limitation since you are not a knight.
‘Even these useless magics.’
Logan laughed at them inwardly and shook his head repeatedly as if the gray fog shimmering around his eyes was bothering him.
How would the magicians who continuously use magic feel if they knew that in reality, the only effect it had was to obscure their vision?
Moreover, thanks to these magics, acting was much easier. Sometimes I was able to fool them just by making them stumble.
“It’s very resistant!”
“As expected, his legacy…!”
I was almost happy because I felt like I had caught it better than I had originally thought.
However, it seemed like acting wasn’t for him.
‘It’s harder to pretend to be pushed. Damn my eyes are sore.’
Yet, he uses the Force to make his eyes bloodshot.
“Kaaaa!”
I didn’t forget to scream sometimes.
As Logan continued acting like that, he kept an eye on the person who appeared to be a superhuman of the Empire.
‘Even after doing this, they won’t come to me?’
In the end, only after cutting down a few more knights did the superhuman begin to attack Logan.
‘done!’
A red aura rotating at the tip of a blazing spear that moves quickly as if compressing space.
That appearance clearly revealed the identity of the man who had been around for a long time.
‘Devil Spear! Greet Einzhein!’
Commander of the 1st Corps in the eastern part of the Empire.
It was a big one.
Wow!
‘Pfft!’
That’s it.
However, the bite of the large fish was very strong as it is a large fish.
The shock was too much to bear for someone who had originally fallen to hide his aura.
In an instant, two deep furrows appeared under Logan’s feet, who had been pushed back ten meters.
But even that didn’t seem to satisfy Grit.
“Hold on!?”
A voice filled with growl-like anger.
At the same time, the red aura that was in contact with the holy sword dispersed like an afterimage.
And soon, the red aurosphere, spinning like an illusion, divided into seven and poured in as if it would pierce Logan’s whole body.
‘shit!’
It cannot be shaken off with moderate acting.
A red light flashed through Guile’s brown eyes as he felt this.
