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Episode 118 Monster Season (3)

Before the monsters stirred up the inside of Tianis, I classified the students according to their specialties.

“You’re Team 1. You and you are Team 3.”

The reason for the classification is to manage the students more efficiently. Without a system, it was impossible to fight the monsters.

Clearly, the students of Tianis are outstanding. Moreover, with the skills of those who are about to become third-year students, they can easily kill the monsters running towards them.

However, that only works with a small number of monsters and in a limited space. In a situation like now, where they are attacking from all directions, their skills are not even 1/10 of what they could be.

Furthermore, they lacked the abilities needed in war. Especially the ability to read the war situation.

How the war is progressing, and what decisions need to be made. The ability to read the flow and act is severely lacking.

If they engage in battle like this, they will probably only see the enemy in front of them. The less experienced they are in war, the narrower their vision.

War is not something that can be done with just enthusiasm. Military power is basic, but various other abilities are needed accordingly. Especially the war with monsters is even more so.

Therefore, a commander is needed to grasp the war situation and give appropriate orders. I will take on that role and fill in the lack of judgment.

Of course, I mainly attacked dungeons solo, but I led many raid teams.

Well, it’s usually in units of hundreds, but I have led units of thousands before. There were various environments in the dungeon, and I have handled hundreds of thousands of soldiers.

After roughly finishing the classification, I cast magic over the students’ heads and said.

“The people gathered here are one team. Whether you fight or run away, move together as one.”

The students nodded, saying they understood. Meanwhile, the magic I cast settled in their ears.

“It’s communication magic. It’s basically connected in team units, and you can speak by putting your hand to your ear.”

The students checked if the connection was good. Seeing their faces, I confirmed that there were no problems and continued.

“You’ll hear me sometimes too. And act immediately when I speak. If you act as you please, even I can’t protect you. Follow me if you don’t want to die.”

I put some strength in my voice.

The students swallowed. They seemed nervous at the word “die.” But it’s a necessary measure. There were always people who didn’t listen.

Meanwhile, the monsters reached nearby. The guys who rushed in, destroying buildings, ran straight towards us as soon as they saw humans.

I put my hand to my ear and gave a low command.

“Team 1 and Team 2, move west. Prepare for impact.”

The teams that received the order moved immediately. As about 200 people moved in a rush, the ground rumbled.

Koo-oong!!

Immediately after, the two groups collided.

***

A battlefield where monsters and humans were entangled. The students fighting fiercely inside were having a terrible time.

“Ugh…”

“I feel like I’m going to throw up…”

First of all, the corpses were scattered around. The blood and stench coming from them made it hard to stand.

In the meantime, the battle did not stop.

“Hold on!!”

“Don’t back down!”

“Keugh…!”

A huge cry struck the ears. It felt like the eardrums would burst, and the head was dizzy.

At the same time, the murderous intent and shouts from the monsters made them nauseous.

Is this what war is like?

Was the Monster Season this terrible?

A scene not learned in the academy. It felt like all the learning so far was in vain. I wondered what I had trained so hard for.

Nevertheless, the students blocked the attacks with their swords and shields. Even if they were lacking, they didn’t want to die here.

A temporary stalemate ensued. At that time, a voice was heard in their ears.

-Teams 1 and 2, retreat while luring the monsters inside. Team 6 will assist the two teams.

Kyle’s order. The students belonging to Teams 1 and 2 took a step back.

The monsters, judging that they were frightened, pushed even harder.

Then Team 1 was breached. They couldn’t withstand the intensified offensive.

“Hey, left! Left!”

“Block it somehow!”

A desperate cry. Team 2, who had been retreating together, didn’t know what to do. If they helped Team 1, their defense would weaken.

“It’s okay. Don’t worry and retreat.”

A voice was heard at that moment. It was noisy on the battlefield, but they could recognize the owner of the voice.

Ariel Tianis, it was her. Team 1 let out a sigh of relief at her appearance.

“Don’t overdo it and follow me.”

The team members nodded. Immediately after, Ariel took the lead and ran towards Team 1. Team 6 was created by selecting students with quick movements and quickly arrived at the battlefield.

Ariel assessed the situation.

Team 1, which had been pushed back in a short time, was on the verge of collapse. The monsters were relentlessly digging into the weakened gaps.

“Only two people follow me, and the rest spread out and deal with them.”

After saying that, Ariel flew in and attacked the most dangerous gap first.

Swish-!

The sword became dyed red, and blood scattered. Ariel didn’t care that blood splattered on her face and cut down the monster.

The battlefield was somewhat cleared with the participation of Team 6. Team 1 retreated without damage. After retreating a certain distance.

-Team 8, cast the prepared magic, Team 9 use it immediately after Team 8’s magic is activated.

The order was delivered, and immediately a huge flame was created above the sky. It was fire magic cast by gathering one Team 8.

The fire that formed above the center of the monster group soon fell down.

Hwaaaack!!

The flames that touched the ground melted everything. Monster screams rang out, and the smell of burning flesh filled the air. But the magic didn’t end there.

Then wind magic swirled in the center of the flames. The fire, filled with tremendous heat, met the storm and swept through the vicinity.

Monsters were swept away without even resisting the firestorm. A scene like a massacre unfolded.

“It just wipes them out easily…”

“I know…”

Teams 1 and 2, who were watching it, were dumbfounded. They had only followed the given orders, but the surrounding monsters were all cleared away. It was an amazing result.

It was the same for Ariel.

‘Amazing…’

She admired inwardly.

The series of developments was too smooth, and the results were also successful.

Especially the attack and retreat timing. Ariel couldn’t close her mouth at the ability that seemed possible only by looking down at the battlefield from the sky.

How is that even possible? She keeps seeing new aspects since that day.

‘Surely back then too…’

However, Ariel couldn’t continue her thoughts. A monster wandering nearby attacked their side.

“Get back quickly!”

Ariel was startled and shouted at the other team. But then, a voice that seemed to have foreseen this situation was heard.

-Lana, wipe them out.

-Okay! Kyle.

At that moment, Lana’s summons appeared and attacked the monster’s side. The monster couldn’t do anything and died from the sudden appearance.

The timing was so perfect. It was a situation where three teams could have been annihilated. The students once again lost their minds with surprised eyes.

-I told you. I won’t let you die.

His voice heard through communication magic. His low voice was very trustworthy.

***

Looking at the battlefield.

The west side, centered on the student center, was roughly cleared. That side was connected to the ‘Land of Contract,’ so there were not many monster intrusions.

The same was true for the east side. Because it was connected to the capital, the east side was very quiet. However, seeing the smoke rising from the capital, it was also attacked there.

Then all that’s left is the north and south.

First of all, these two were very serious. The two places were directly attacked, so they were half-destroyed like in the novel.

But there were no casualties. Because the professors moved. The number was small, about 100, but since master-level experts stepped in, they could save people.

However, they were passive in dealing with monsters because they were busy with rescue. They will probably start hunting as soon as the rescue is over, but it will take some time.

Of course, it was difficult to expect much help from the guards because they were helping the professors.

So.

“It’s time to move.”

The later the monsters are dealt with, the more casualties increase. Besides, the number of incoming monsters is decreasing, so it’s time to step out.

I contacted Lana.

“Lana, are you ready?”

-I’m ready.

“Good. Let’s start.”

-Okay!

Koo-goo-goong!

Immediately after, the ground began to shake.

The source of the vibration was the south. It was in the direction of the general studies building. I turned my gaze that way.

Then I saw monsters and other creatures. Lana’s summons. According to the owner’s orders, they were driving the monsters this way.

Lana’s summons, which were large and powerful. The monsters, feeling the difference in class, ran away in fear.

Lana didn’t let the monsters escape in strange directions and accurately delivered them to me.

The monster herd reached nearby. I put my sword on my waist and took a stance. And at the moment when all the monsters entered the area, I drew my sword and swung it greatly.

The sword energy that cut the monsters in half while drawing a crescent moon. The result was annihilation without even having to check.

“Hoo, this is a bit tough.”

The range was wide, so I consumed a lot of mana. But this was the best way to deal with it for sure in a short time.

Well, there was no problem because the consumed mana could be replenished with the ring.

“Lana, there’s no more in the south, right?”

-Only small monsters are left. The professors are taking care of that. They are also blocking the road, so they can’t invade.

“Good. Block the road with a wall and leave it to the professors and join me.”

-Okay, Kyle!

Good, this solves the south.

Now all that’s left is the north. If I block that, I will have completely blocked the invasion route.

After joining Lana. I headed to the north of the academy, the manufacturing department building.

The north, which I arrived at, was almost in the final stages. It seemed like it would end soon.

“Huh? Why is it already over?”

“Hmm… what is it?”

It shouldn’t be over this quickly.

And the person who would solve our doubts appeared in front of us.

“Hyung-nim! You’re alive.”

“What. Are you back?”

“Haha, I had a hard time. I really thought I was going to die?”

“It looks like it.”

Evan’s tattered school uniform showed how much he had suffered.

Anyway, I understood with Evan’s appearance. The fact that he arrived meant that the first attack was over. All I had to do was wait for the next.

“Let’s rest for a while. I’m so tired I’m going to die.”

“Ah, do you want to go to the student cafeteria? They’re preparing food.”

“I’m hungry too!”

Still, it was a relief. I said I was okay, but I was really worried. I didn’t know how a twisted story would turn out.

So.

“Then let’s go there.”

It was enough that he came back safe and sound.