Published at 25th of April 2021 02:07:56 PM

305 Face to Face

The inside of the villageis already in a terrible state. Cavalrymen wearing the same military uniform cover one side. Buildings are destroyed and fires have been lit in places.

It looks like the Lithovars are fighting back, buttheir casualties arent small. The ground is soaked with blood, and bodies are scattered around.

I failed. I never thought that the enemy could be this numerous. Should I have stayed here rather than move around?

No, theres a limit to how many Lithovars can take refuge in a single place. If the group I crushed earlier all came into the village at once, those in places I couldnt cover would have all died. Theres no use thinking about what couldve been done. Now that Im here I wont let anyone else die.

Besides The damage shouldnt be as bad as it looks. This village has basements prepared for abyss attacks. The non-combatants should be hidden underground. The issue is whether or not theyve been found, though.

Thinking that I need to drive them away quickly, I look around for a good [Wind Slash] target, but My head stops moving. My eye is caught by a man dressed in a way unsuitable for a battlefield.

He looks to be in his thirties. His hair is curled unpleasantly, and a small, round moustache rests above his mouth. His horse is fitted with a gaudy tack made of gold, and the person in question is wearing a mantle embroidered with gold. His appearance stands out from the other cavalrymen.

Leave the finishing blow to me. Watch my sword skills!

He says as he draws his sword, riding towards the kneeling figure of a Lithovar covered in blood.

As expected of Tolman-sama! What marvellous sword technique!

After cutting this one, you should switch to your next sword. You have yet to test the sword Sabern-hakushaku[1]gave you.

The atmosphere around the Tolman guy is different. The others are savage and cruel, but for these guys alone, its almost as though they came here for a spot of falconry. Im too taken aback at first to understand, but as I come to my senses my heart is filled with a seething rage.

Its distant, but At this range, I should make it in time. I shoot a [Wind Slash] towards Tolman.

Mu? Wh-whats that?!

Tolman stops his horse and turns around, shouting.

Please forgive my discourtesy!

One of the cavalrymen drives his horse closer, then kicks the horses back to launch himself at Tolman. Tolman is sent flying, soaring through the air. The cavalryman who dived at him lands on the ground and quickly lies face-down.

The blade of wind cuts the horses in two. Tolmans shoulder is grazed, his mantle tearing off in a spray of blood. The wound isnt shallow, but nor is it fatal.

92 experience points have been acquired.

Due to the Title Skill [Walking Egg: Lv -], an additional 92 experience points have been acquired.

The level of [Ouroboros] has risen from 89 to 90.

I missed.

Clenching his shoulder with bloodshot eyes, Tolman screams.

Gu, guuUUU!

T-tolman-sama!

Wh-who is it, who committed such insolence towards me?! Capture them! Ill torture them to death!

The attitude of that Tolman guy is clearly different from the rest. He might be an important figure to them. Should I kill him? Id rather capture him if possible.

GuuOOOOOOOOOH!

I look up to the sky and [Roar], packing magic power into my throat before releasing it with all my strength. If the main force is on their way I want to thin their numbers, but more importantly, I dont want the village to be a battlefield any more. When they hear my voice, they should split into those who run away and those who take the initiative and attack me. Either way, the number fighting the Lithovars should decrease.

As planned, cavalry start appearing from all over the village. Thats just fine, Ill take them on together. However Before that, theres him. Aiming towards Tolman, I break into a run.

[Summon]!

The cavalryman who protected Tolman earlier brandishes his sword. Four lights float in the air, transforming into slender bright red dragons with huge wings. Supporting Tolmans shoulder, he mounts one of them.

Tolman-kakka has been injured as a result of my mistake. Were falling back for now. Bring down that dragon, no matter what it takes!

He reports to the surrounding calvarymen as his dragon starts flying away. That dragon Its slower than me, but its still fast. The remaining three fly towards me at low altitude.

Species: Little Wyvern

Condition: Normal

Lv: 26/60

HP: 221/221

MP: 198/198

So its a C+ rank monster specialised in speed.

KigaaaaAAh! KigaaAAh!

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I shoot a [Wind Slash] towards each of the three. Two receive direct hits and crash into the ground, spurting blood, but one deftly somersaults to dodge.

520 experience points have been acquired.

Due to the Title Skill [Walking Egg: Lv -], an additional 520 experience points have been acquired.

The one that dodged presses on towards me. I stop its movements with my claws as my partner sinks her teeth into its back.

270 experience points have been acquired.

Due to the Title Skill [Walking Egg: Lv -], an additional 270 experience points have been acquired.

The dragon carrying that cavalryman and Tolman is already far away, having become a speck in the sky. That guy. His speed of judgement was crazy fast. He realised he couldnt win against me and took flight instantly, leaving behind some obstacles. I might have let a troublesome guy get away. I guess I shouldve at least checked his status. I could still easily give chase, but I cant exactly leave all the cavalry behind in the village.

Captain Elan, I was thinking you were late Wheres your unit?!

I hear an angry voice from the edge of the village. Being shouted at is a cavalryman covered in blood.

W-we ran into a stupidly strong Lithovar brat on the way and were wiped out

a brat, you say?! You were done in by a single kid?!

A kid No way, is it Aro? She came close to the village to prepare for their attack?

Th-thats not all. That brat was wielding strange magic And, we were attacked by monsters! Azaleas flying dragon caught their interest and I was able to slip away, but

Hmm, if you had to flee before a single brat, perhaps it would have been better if you stayed to die.

I-I did my best not to die so I could report

Aro chased after the flying dragon? That guys probably a key figure for the enemies. If those two can be pinned down, the fighting might come to a close. Entering the village might have brought needless chaos, so her choice might be for the best. Buta person who can easily summon monsters over C rank cant be a small fry.

One of them had a heavy wound, but it wasnt fatal. If they have healing magic, they can recover right away. Im not sure if Aro will be able to handle them I just have to hope she doesnt act rashly.

Either way, I need to deal with the soldiers filtering into the village as quickly as possible.

H-hey, commander Azalea fled with Tolman-sama.

Azalea should be able to slay an amphis without problem Its physique is different from what we heard, so it might be dangerous

Fortunately, it looks like their morale isnt so good after their leader fled.

Everyone! Follow commander Alan!

I hear a bellow from the village centre. Looking at the source, I spot a giant close to three metres tall.

The horse hes riding on seems to be a different species from the rest. Its a huge black horse with thick legs. Its mane is bizarrely long, reaching its legs, and a suspicious light shines in its eyes.

D-dont falter. O-Ode has destroyed dragons alone before. I will also destroy it.

A troublesome-looking person has come out. For that matter Is that really a human?

[1]Hakushaku a count or earl, a rank one step down from a marquis.