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“Is this a boundary?”

Rupert asked as he watched the Allied forces moving busily along the border of Somerset territory.

“Yes, the enemies we face are good at night attacks, so it is important to always be prepared.”

“Not only magic, but you can also see the barriers of the church and the elves. This is really amazing.”

Although he was familiar with magic barriers, having often seen them surrounding the Imperial Academy, the barriers of the elves and the church were something that Rupert had never seen before, and it was quite new to him.

First of all, wizards used magic circles and magic stones to create barriers, but elves and the church did it a little differently.

The elves created barriers by drawing patterns on natural materials such as trees or large stones with the dyes they brought.

The knights of the sect placed a sacred object of the sect, known as a holy relic, in the center of the territory and used its power to create a barrier.

“At this rate, the Night’s followers will fall without even being able to break through the barrier, let alone attack.”

“I want to say that you should never let your guard down, but in fact, Sir Rupert is right.”

Alexander answered after completing the process of installing the sacred relic and infusing it with sacred power.

“No enemy will be able to break through even one of the triple barriers, and even the cursed retinue will have no way of breaking through them.”

Alexander still didn’t like the Crimson Wardens or the Magicians of the Tower, but he did admit that the current coalition was a very powerful combination.

The self-healing Knights of Zion block enemy attacks in close combat.

The addition of wizards who can attack and support from a distance was a huge help.

And the Crimson Wardens, who had been fighting against the Dark Elves from the beginning, were experts at tracking and dealing with them.

The pinnacle of such a combination of allied forces was this triple barrier.

Even though there was only one, the solid barrier was three-layered. Perhaps because of this, the Allied Forces were able to rest comfortably, except for the minimum guard, even at midnight, when the Night’s Regiment was at its strongest.

“To break through this, someone like Satanael, the leader of those guys, would have to come.”

“Just hearing the story makes me feel strong.”

Originally, the Allied Forces had only intended to create a barrier around Somerset Manor, which they had used as an outpost.

but.

‘I believe that accepting you is my duty as a noble of the empire. However, as a lord, if I think that there is even the slightest danger to the people of the territory, I cannot help but take measures.’

It wouldn’t be difficult to give up the mansion as a forward base, but it was obvious that the Night’s Servants would target the Allied Forces.

In that case, the Allied Forces initially looked embarrassed at the Count’s request to install a barrier across the entire territory, not just the mansion.

It was easy to set up a barrier the size of a mansion, but to set up a barrier for the entire Somerset estate, it would have to be set up anew every day, and the materials required would be considerable.

‘Count, they have been cowering from their recent series of defeats. Furthermore, they are secretive, fearing the wrath of the Empire.’

‘As you, the experts, will know, I am entrusted by Your Majesty with the care of the Somerset Estate.’

Because of this, I tried to persuade the Count, but he seemed like a good person and would never give up on the safety of the people of the territory.

In the end, it was the Allied Forces who decided to set up a barrier across the entire territory, and at first, Rupert thought that Earl Bradley might have been overreacting.

For some reason, seeing the barrier being drawn now made me feel at ease.

Although Earl Bradley sometimes, or in fact, showed a rather shabby side, he was still supported by his subjects and vassals because of this.

If the risk of his own life and that of his fief were to be weighed, the count would choose the fief without hesitation.

Rupert did not dislike the Earl of Bradley like that.

Sometimes I get a little upset when I spend money recklessly.

“By the way, Sir Rupert, you are truly amazing for drawing a picture book with the revelation of the Goddess.”

“No, I just consider myself lucky to be able to convey the will of the Goddess.”

“Mother, Gaia said that each person has a natural use. You can be proud that Sir Rupert is the one who will take on that role.”

Rupert had heard from his older brother Richard that Alexander was a man to watch out for in the Allied forces, but from what they had seen and talked to so far, he seemed like a very sensible and polite person.

“But I would like to see those picture books drawn by Sir Rupert.”

“Oh, there are some spare books at the mansion. Come by later and I’ll prepare them for you.”

“Thank you so much. I’m already looking forward to how much grace a book containing the will of the Goddess will be, hahaha.”

Alexander smiled as if he was really happy with Rupert’s words, and Rupert smiled back at him.

And the other members of the Knights of Zion who were watching this scene couldn’t help but flinch for a moment.

‘What? The captain sees them?!’

Until now, whenever Alexander looked for the cartoons Rupert had drawn, they had tried to avoid him by changing the subject and avoiding the situation.

-I smell heresy.

Alexander was an extremely merciful and kind person to the common people.

He especially detested heretics and those who were tainted with evil, and in the eyes of others he had broken the heads of.

‘Is this even heresy?’

There were often those who wanted to do so.

“Hey, if the captain sees the Iron-Blooded Alchemist or Van Helsing, it’ll be a big problem, right?”

“So why are you suddenly saying you’re going to look at them when you weren’t interested? ”

“If this guy comes out and smashes Sir Rupert’s head, can you stop him?”

As they usually enjoyed reading Rupert’s cartoons, they felt that there were sometimes heretical elements in his cartoons.

In particular, there were many elements that could be seen as heresy, such as the fairy in the flask in and the gatekeeper guarding the gates of heaven.

In the case of the currently serialized , I was worried because among the characters in the comic, Father Eriksen looked particularly similar to Alexander.

“Okay, now that it’s getting late, let’s go back to the mansion.”

“Yes, thank you for your hard work in setting up the barrier.”

The knights were tense at the moment as they watched the two return to the mansion amicably, unaware of their worries.

Knock knock knock!

The sound of a horse galloping was heard from somewhere.

“Isn’t there anyone there! Please, someone, take me to Lord Somerset!!!”

Along with a man’s urgent voice.

***

Phew!

“Eww!!! Save me!!!”

Late at night, when only moonlight illuminates the view.

In the southern part of the empire, especially in the Sleepy domain ruled by Baron Sleepy, the pungent scent of blood was carried by the wind along with screams.

“Your Majesty! You must evacuate immediately!”

“What the hell are they talking about?!”

Baron Sleepy, who was sleeping as usual, couldn’t believe the series of commotions that woke him up.

Unidentifiable beings with black skin, pointy ears, and beastly fangs and claws were invading the territory.

The territorial soldiers and knights took the lead in trying to block them, but the enemies were far more numerous, and the fighting power of each individual was incomparable.

“Cough!”

Even though the spirits of the spirits stabbed their enemies with spears based on the sacrifices of their comrades, it was useless.

The enemies pulled out the spears stuck in their stomachs as if nothing had happened and rushed back again, looking like immortals who could not die.

And their sharp claws broke the spears and swords of the soldiers, and their teeth bit into the napes of their necks.

“Weak humans!!! Wake up, the great Satanael has returned!!!”

The enemies quickly took over the outer wall of the territory and arrived at the mansion of Baron Sleepy, which serves as the inner wall.

“You must evacuate quickly, my lord!”

“Where are you going to take refuge!”

“… The land of the Earl of Somerset is the closest, so you should take refuge there for now… .”

Baron Sleepy frowned at the knight’s words.

The Earl of Somerset, who was always laughed at as a poor man.

However, given their recent growth and the number of knights and territorial soldiers, it was certainly a suitable choice for them to take refuge.

“I will entrust you with 50% of the remaining soldiers. Lead my family and the refugees and move straight to Somerset Estate.”

“What are you going to do, Baron?”

“I have to stay.”

“Baron!!”

“Be quiet!”

The sleepy baron’s face was trembling with fear.

But the Baron had a determined expression on his face.

“Even if you try to run away, you need someone who will stay and buy time.”

“If that’s the case, our knights will stay instead!”

“Nonsense! Where did you get the arrogant idea to act as the master of the land!”

The escort knight lowered his head without realizing it at the angry voice of Baron Sleepy.

“This estate is sacred, inherited by His Majesty from our Sleepy family’s ancestors.”

He also wanted to run away. He wanted to take care of his family right away and get away from those guys without looking back.

But his pride wouldn’t allow it.

The sleepy estate was his.

So, he collected taxes from the people of the territory and took charge of judging disputes that arose in the territory and resolved them.

But it was against his reason for him to run away, leaving only his soldiers and knights behind.

This was something he had to take responsibility for.

“Yes, since we’re just wasting time anyway, there’s no need to leave half of our troops behind. Leave only the bare minimum number of people behind and quickly escape the territory!”

“Understood! I will definitely return with reinforcements, Baron!”

So the survivors of the Sleepy Estate followed the knights and troops and made a desperate escape through the back gate of the castle.

And all that remained were some of the territorial soldiers who had long guarded the territory and two knights to lead them.

“Why didn’t you leave?”

“I must do my part, my lord.”

They were preparing for the final battle inside the mansion, centered around the Baron.

The outer wall had already been breached a long time ago, and although the remaining soldiers were putting up a desperate fight within the territory, it would not last long.

The enemy was already approaching, visible in the light of the burning village.

“It was an honor to serve you, Your Majesty.”

“You too are someone I can’t exchange for a knight of the royal family.”

visor!

Baron Sleepy took out his ornamental sword, which he had not taken out since his youth.

At that sound, the last remaining suicide squads inside the mansion also readied their weapons once again.

“We need to buy as much time as possible so that the evacuees can arrive safely.”

-I give my final order as the master of the territory. I ask that you all die with me.

The Baron looked around at the squadrons and said:

“Chung!”

A single sound came back as an answer.

The Baron glanced at the sword he was holding.

The sword was awkwardly held in his hand. He suddenly felt regretful that he hadn’t even sharpened the blade because he thought it would never be used.

I just wanted to take at least one more of those lawless bastards who invaded my territory with me on the road to the afterlife.

“Come!!! You monsters!!! This is my territory, Baron Sleepy! I won’t give you even a single inch of land!!!”

Beginning with the shouts of Baron Sleepy, the gate of the mansion was broken down and a battle with the Night’s servants began.