Chapter 642
My Villains Episode 642
73. Army of Evil God(10)
The attack didn't end in just one time..
Before the afterglow of the first battle had even subsided, a group of orcs attacked, and the attack continued four times in two days..
It was the Greenskins who led the raid from beginning to end. The overall quality of the attacking group was similar to before - that is, it was a sloppy group of orc warriors, goblin spider riders, and scavenger hunts - but they could not be underestimated. Even if you are a ragtag group, you will get tired as a group of two to three hundred people attack you repeatedly..
Moreover, there were four Cyclops involved in the last raid. Although Cyclops is a minor giant, it was quite threatening as a large figure the size of a 3 or 4-story building rose up in front of its nose and threw rocks at it, and actually caused damage..
Fortunately, I couldn't find any monster spiders at all, except for the web spiders ridden by the goblin spider riders. The black fairy also did not appear..
However, in the case of the black fairy, I was not able to meet her face to face, but I was able to fully feel her presence. It's because of strange arrows that fly from time to time..
A pitch-black crossbow of unknown material flew in from outside the field of vision and accurately hit the target. Unlike our allies, whose visibility was only about 30 meters due to the darkness unique to the other world, the black fairy sniper seemed to have a clear view of this area..
The black crossbow was equally lethal to lightly armed hunters and knights in plate armor. This is because the moment the crossbow touches the target, the target and those adjacent to him disappear completely..
The subjugation team members who noticed this were frightened and threw themselves away as if a bomb had dropped every time a pitch-black crossbow flew. The wizards were very focused and unleashed the defensive spells they had loaded, and Baron Acraden, the angry paladins, and young knights of exceptional skill immediately went in pursuit..
Of course, none of them could catch the black fairy. All I could do was catch a glimpse of the hem of the cloak disappearing beyond the darkness. Whether it's a game or reality, playing tag with a black fairy seems stupid..
In the end, eleven people disappeared after a total of four sniping attacks..
Instead, the wizards who repeatedly observed the phenomenon came up with a fairly definite guess. The crossbow blade contains an unknown magic, and the moment it touches the tip, a transfer spell is activated..
Of course, none of the crew felt relieved after hearing that information. Teleportation with an unknown destination, who would want something like that? Right now, I'm bleeding and pooping because I've been transported to a strange quasi-dimensional state..
The damage grew like a snowball..
Including the victims of the first battle, six young knights were killed, and the death toll of the entire punitive force was well over thirty. Even this number excludes the number of people who went missing due to the Black Fairy sniper..
The sacred power of the priests and the magic potions possessed by the noble students were almost depleted, and the recovery speed of the injured slowed dramatically. Excluding those who were unable to fight among the survivors, the remaining troops were around 250..
To make matters worse, food was also a problem..
At first, it seemed like it would be enough to last for about a week, but as battles became more frequent, military supply consumption increased significantly. Since we had to maintain our fighting power right away, it was impossible to reduce rations. At this pace, the military supply would be depleted within two days and the expensive war horses would have to be slaughtered one by one..
Well, since the horses are dying anyway, unable to withstand the turbid magic of the other world, there is no need to feel sorry for them. After eating all the horses, you'll have to touch the greenskins as well, which will cause the monster's unique toxicity to develop.-
“…….”
No, it's no use worrying. By that time, all members of the subjugation team will have been consumed by demonic energy and will have gone mad or died..
At a time when I was pondering the gloomy outlook, a messenger found me. It was a call to the command barracks..
“As I said before, there is no guarantee that this method will be successful..”
Baron Acraden and his three vassals, five major young knights including Count Oth, and Baron Shaenna, the overseer and the king's standard bearer. The heavy gazes of the ten people sitting around the command barracks were focused on me..
“But I'm sure it's the only way..”
“therefore,”
Baron Acraden opened his mouth with a tired look..
“Finding this quasi-dimensional core is the only way we have.?”
“yes.”
“……Hmm.”
Acraden let out a low sigh. Then he looked at the audience and me in turns and spoke carefully..
“I don't know if I can trust Mr. Ludo's knowledge..”
Perhaps it was because he was rescuing my friend's adopted daughter, Miss Esau, or because we were struggling together during the ensuing attack, but the Baron's gaze towards me had become much softer. But regardless of those changes, he was very suspicious of the method I suggested..
“He is a high-level swordsman, but he is not a scholar or wizard. If it's about combat or swordsmanship, I'll definitely listen, but when it comes to knowledge about dimensions,-”
“The teacher is making suggestions based on experience, not knowledge..”
Os said in a low voice. His calm gaze scanned the Baron and those who reacted negatively one by one..
“He was originally a mercenary from Mitergeland. I worked for the Blichwid Dukes and the Southern Company. It is said that among that wealth of experience, there is a quasi-dimension similar to this place, so wouldn't it be natural to heed that advice??”
“Similar things are not the same, right? There is no guarantee that his experience will apply this time as well..”
“That's right. But you are the only one of us who has experienced a sub-dimensional escape, so who else should I take advice from??”
“Umm.”
The current top commanders of the garrison are Baron Acraden, who leads the regular punitive force, and Count Orth, who leads the student punitive force, but authority is concentrated in Sinabro Os. Not only was the title and background overwhelming, but the presence of the student punitive force surpassed that of the regular punitive force during the successive raids..
Perhaps because of that influence, or because he really had nothing to say, Baron Acraden quietly kept his mouth shut..
Then this time Count Aeneas quietly spoke up..
“Regarding the method proposed by Mr. Ludo, I sought advice from the major wizards of both subjugation teams..”
From the looks of it, the parchment in front of her seemed to be the result..
“I sought wisdom from the court wizard Toyon, the chief wizard of the Teryx family, Malathi, exorcism teacher Biorom, Master Alvin, and the mercenary wizard Tuin - and through Lord Iphus, I sought wisdom from other magicians of the Order of Dawn.…….”
“The result is?”
“It's a bit complicated. Because opinions are so different.”
Aines continued her explanation, tracing the parchment with her hand..
“First of all, there were differences of opinion as to whether something that could be called a dimensional core existed here. It is said that there is usually a nucleus in the created dimension... … . It is difficult to conclude that this is an artificial dimension. Is it possible for such a large-scale dimension to be artificially created?.”
I immediately refuted.
“However, Your Excellency Count Aines. Everyone here has seen what Representative Menella did.?”
“Menella threw us here. But that doesn't prove that this is an artificial dimension, Mr. Ludo..”
“So, do you think that scenery and all that turbid magic are natural??”
“It's not a matter to be judged on that basis. Of course, considering the missing wounded soldiers and the research conducted by the Women's Association, it is sufficiently suspicious. But it's just circumstantial.?”
Before I could retort again, she continued..
“And most wizards agree that even if this is an artificial dimension, it is unlikely that contact with the core will lead to a return to Middle Earth. First of all, how to find the dimensional core is a problem, and they were scared that if the core was damaged or even destroyed, the dimension could collapse completely..”
“…….”
Well, I have nothing to say. Because it's mostly true.
It is thanks to the ‘dimensional seal’ that I am able to return to Middle Earth through the core of the other world, that is, the soul of a patient with servant disease. In other words, there is no concept of ‘quasi-dimensional core = escape route’ in the common sense of ordinary magicians..
“It seems like wizards don't know anything either..”
Unexpectedly, the person who took my side was Viscount Arthur, who had kept his mouth shut the entire time..
“There are no other special moves. Is there a need to ignore the teacher's opinion because of those scared people??”
“……that.”
Aineth narrowed her brows with an uneasy look and let out a sigh..
“Yes, it is true that there is no alternative..”
“Sir, there is no alternative.?”
Baron Shaenna, who was sitting on the other side, joined in with an expression of incomprehension..
“Isn't there a way to wait for support from the royal capital??”
“……Are you serious? Let's sit back and wait for help?”
Count Aeneas sneered and slightly shook his head..
“I'm sorry Baron, but this opinion isn't worth discussing..”
“Sir, how can you say such a thing?-”
“Did you leave any traces in Middle Earth before being transferred here??”
Shaenna narrowed her eyebrows in confusion and quietly pursed her lips..
“……That's not true, but if court wizards with outstanding skills start investigating,,”
“Just by looking at the empty space, can we infer that this great person has been sucked into a quasi-dimension? Let alone magical skills, you don't need insight close to precognition.?”
“Uh, um…….”
“It might be possible with the famous ‘Counselor of the Five Kings.’ But I heard he's missing.”
“…….”
As Shaenna closed her mouth with a complicated expression, Aineth glanced back at the audience..
“I still don't know what the answer to this situation is, but thanks to the Baron, I think I've definitely realized one wrong answer. That's right, everyone?”
She still looked calm, as if she didn't care that the other person was blushing with shame..
“I also agree with the opinion that we cannot just sit still..”
It was Baron Acraden again..
“However, if you follow Mr. Ludo's method, even the time given will be shortened..”
“Baron, with that in mind, we made a plan to move in small numbers. I'll take about ten people at most, mostly mercenaries, so there won't be any disruption to the defense of the garrison..”
“Teacher Ludo, don’t talk nonsense..”
Acraden resolutely denied the words that came out a little hastily out of frustration..
“With only about 200 available troops, how can it not have an impact when losing heat? Even if just one teacher were to leave, the damage would double. In particular, students will die in droves..”
“Yeah, whatever. It might have been like that not long ago..”
I continued speaking with confidence..
“But now things are completely different.”
“situation is different?”
“Because the students have had enough real-world experience..”
The young knights who participated in this subjugation were all young talents representing the kingdom. Based solely on individual skills and equipment, the Student Punishment Unit is an elite unit that is comparable to any other unit in Middle Earth..
It was natural for these guys to rapidly improve their skills as they had experienced several life-or-death battles... … No, rather, it's about showing off your original skills..
Moreover, as each group began to work together, the increase in combat power shown by the young knights was even more dramatic..
“And contrary to your concerns, my role continues to diminish. In the previous battle, all I did was kill a one-eyed giant. Because I don't have a chance to go out..”
“……Umm.”
“Don't the people here know best??”
Except for Os, the young knights - Garwin, Aeneas, Pasitea, and Arthur made eye contact with me one by one and slowly nodded. Since all four were playing the role of leader of the task force, they must have felt that their colleagues' combat power was improving in real time..
Baron Acraden still looked displeased, but he closed his mouth as if he had nothing more to say in response..
“……I think we've reached a consensus..”
Ossu slowly looked around the audience as if trying to read everyone's intentions. And he nodded with a somewhat relieved face..
“great. In my opinion, the most threatening thing in the current situation is time. not greenskin.”
“Sir, then-”
“Let's stick to the plan..”
Those gathered in the command barracks remained silent as if they respected Osu's judgment and authority..
“Get ready right away. Garwin and Aeneas will help you..”
“yes, i understand.”
Os sighed briefly and knocked on the table..
“I think that's enough of the meeting. Everyone, please go back and close your eyes for a moment..”
I was about to leave with a sigh of relief, but Os, who had declared disbandment, added a word..
“Oh, Mr. Ludo, please stay..”
“……yes? What happened,”
“I have a few questions about the plan... … . It only takes a moment.”
I nodded calmly, hiding my nervousness..
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