episode_0211

“… … Crazy!”

He reflexively cursed at the fact that he was targeting the elf district and the industrial district rather than anywhere else.

This is because, in terms of importance, the areas at the top of my territory were the elven area and the industrial district.

Even if you just look at the financial aspect, it was the same.

Not only was the profit made by the products grown by elves in the elf zone and sold as premium fiber, but the money paid to purchase the elves that made those profits was also very expensive.

Moreover, the industrial district was also the same. Not only was literally all the industry in my city concentrated there, but my blacksmith shop and weaving mill were there as well.

But it wasn’t just about the money.

Whether it was an elven district or an industrial district, it was important because of the people and knowledge there. Elves who grow crops for premium fiber, researchers who research and develop various technologies, and the knowledge they have accumulated. It was impossible to convert the value of all that into money.

“We really shouldn’t leave these things alone.”

Naturally, I couldn’t help but feel angry that they were targeting such places. Whether it was Viscount Tarr or Marquis Kurid, my anger burned brightly at the fact that they had touched me first while I was still, and yet came out like this.

In the end, I promised that once this territory war was over, I would not just destroy Viscount Tarr, but completely tear the family itself apart, and make it almost as if Marquis Kurid had fallen as well.

“That’s right! You must never leave it alone!”

Moreover, Jiena, who was nearby, also burned with anger.

They don’t view it favorably just by messing with me, but since they’re targeting their own compatriots as well, that perception gets even worse. It looked as if he would go into battle and wield his weapon at any moment.

“Just scrape away all the undead in the city and push them out?”

“Then, I will also visit my compatriots! Although each individual’s strength is not great, it will still be of great help!”

Jiena and I were in agreement, exasperated.

“I know you’re angry, but first, both of you calm down.”

However, we were caught by Amy and made to sit down.

I, who was trying to send all the undead in the city towards where Viscount Tarr’s army was, had to stop, and Jiena, who was planning to form a separate unit with other elves to attack Viscount Tarr’s army, also sat down on the sofa.

“But Amy! If I continue like this, my people will be in danger!”

“Yes, I know that. However, even if the elves band together, it is difficult to deal with all the enemies. What are you going to do when there are more than one or two knights?”

“Wouldn’t it be okay to have my undead shield themselves and have them attack in between?”

“Andrew, same goes for you. The enemies are using holy water, so what do you do when you send undead who are not even properly equipped with armor?”

“Gun… … .”

Due to Amy’s restraint, Gienna and I groaned and sank deeper into the sofa.

Seeing us like that, Amy let out a small sigh and shook her head.

“Who told you to give up? I’m saying don’t rush in like that. There is still plenty of room, so you just have to respond properly.”

Amy, who said she had some spare time, poked me and Gienna on the cheek and started explaining why she had so much spare time.

“The enemies haven’t arrived at the elf zone, and they’re still quite far away. Even now, you can transport it using a zombie wyvern, or you can run to it, although it may be a bit risky. Alternatively, you can attack with a zombie wyvern, although there is a possibility that the enemies will retreat.”

I nodded slowly as Amy seemed to have nothing to worry about.

I was angry that the elf district and industrial district, which were important places right now, were being targeted, so I just couldn’t understand it properly, but like Amy said, there was still time to spare.

Unfortunately, even if Marquis Kurid’s troops chose to retreat, there was also a way to use zombie wyverns, and if that was the case, there was also a way to literally scrape out the undead within the city and send them to the front line.

“First… … Should I send in some zombie wyverns to move some troops?”

“If that’s the case, this place would be good. There is a low hill in the direction of the ambush, so it is difficult for the enemy to detect it until they get close. Moreover, if you cross this area, it will be difficult to retreat.”

“Okay, then let’s move straight there.”

Nodding to Amy’s advice, I sent away two zombie wyverns, excluding one, just in case. Two zombie wyverns would deliver the ambushed skeletons near the enemies.

Of course, it was not possible to move all the skeletons with just two zombie wyverns. Even though zombie wyverns can carry cargo, the skeletons were currently wearing armor to prepare for the holy water. It was clear that even if we made several round trips, we would be able to move at most 30%.

Therefore, the entity with the strongest power was given priority to be moved via zombie wyvern, and the rest were made to run by land.

Hundreds of skeletons wearing armor began running toward one direction at the same time.

The skeletons, which ran several times faster than humans because they did not get tired of being undead, were soon able to join the skeletons that had already been moved to zombie wyverns.

Fortunately, until the skeletons gathered, there was no misfortune for Viscount Tar’s army to reach the elven area.

However, less than thirty minutes after finishing gathering, we encountered the Viscount Tar army. If my troops had all been made up of humans or living creatures instead of skeletons, the timing was such that I would have been defeated without even being able to fight.

“Ah, I got caught.”

Amy, who was monitoring the situation at the scene through the repeater skeleton along with me, noticed that the Viscount Tar army, which was advancing towards the elf zone, had discovered the skeletons.

At first, I wondered what was happening, but I soon found out why. This is because the Viscount Tar army, which was constantly moving at a constant speed, stopped moving all at once, as if they had hit a wall.

At the same time, people who appeared to be knights were seen moving in the direction of the skeletons, and notaries from the noble faction, including the command staff, were seen moving far to the rear.

All I could say was that I had figured out that there were skeletons.

“Well, I’m ready now… … . I have to hit it once.”

Seeing the Tar Viscount army starting to form a camp as if they would respond even if a battle broke out, the skeletons were immediately advanced.

It wasn’t a fair fight, it was a battle of territory where both parties risked everything. There was no thought whatsoever of giving rest time to the enemies who had exhausted their stamina while moving.

And, in accordance with my will, the skeletons quickly ran towards the enemies and collided with Viscount Tar’s army.

The start was a clash with the shield soldiers of Viscount Tar’s army. The shield soldiers holding large shields put out their shields with all their might to block the skeletons. Also, the spearmen standing behind them hurled their spears at the skeletons.

“An ordinary window is meaningless.”

No matter how much Viscount Tar’s army possessed and used holy water, even the lowest soldiers could not use holy water at will. Thanks to this, the attacks of the spearmen firing their spears from behind the shield soldiers of Viscount Tar’s army were useless.

The armor was made of erythronium and was so hard that spear points could not pierce it, and even if they could get through the gaps, they could not even break the hard bone pieces. At best, all it did was create a few scratches.

Occasionally there were spears that pierced through the gaps in the skeletons’ helmets and pierced their eye sockets, but that wasn’t a big problem. The burning eye socket of the blue natural flower was not a special vital area.

And, the skeletons that had been using their whole bodies to absorb attacks that did not cause much damage began to respond. Instead of simply pushing towards the shield that was pushing them away, they grabbed the shield and started shaking it.

The shield soldiers of Viscount Tar’s army were shaken by the power of such skeletons. In fact, some were pulled out like radishes while holding shields.

Naturally, the skeletons who had created a hole by shaking off the shield soldiers one by one dug into the enemy camp without hesitation. Swords and spears rushed in, pounding on armor and bones, but the fearless skeletons recklessly squeezed their way through the enemies.

“Quaaah!”

At the same time, screams began to erupt from the mouths of Viscount Tar’s soldiers. This is because the skeletons that dug into the enemy lines began cutting down the soldiers without hesitation.

Every time the skeletons swung their weapons, the soldiers fell out one by one.

Still, it was an army in its own way, and the soldiers were equipped with armor, but they were cut like pieces of paper by the sword wielded by the skeleton, probably because it was a product created by the Marquis of Kurid.

Thanks to this, the formation of Viscount Tarr’s army gradually collapsed. As the shield soldiers collapsed, the spear soldiers behind them fell unable to resist because they could not overcome the distance, and as the spear soldiers collapsed, the soldiers waiting also collapsed one after another.

However, the formation of Viscount Tar’s army, which seemed so likely to collapse, stopped collapsing at some point. This is because knights using holy water appeared and began to respond.

Unlike the soldiers who were falling down like pieces of paper, the knights who could use mana stopped the skeletons. He blocked the skeletons’ swords with a sword filled with mana, and instead pushed the skeletons away.

Although they were wearing armor, it was difficult for ordinary skeletons alone to deal with knights who used holy water and mana.

Perhaps inspired by the sight of the knights, the soldiers rushed towards the skeletons again.

But that was nothing more than an extremely reckless act. Soldiers who were neither knights using mana nor holy water could be anything more than a slight obstacle.

Moreover, there were already enough things prepared for the knights who gave the soldiers courage.

“A hole has been created in the formation, and the knights have popped out, so let’s use the skeleton knights now.”

Rather than sending out skeletons that were just made from ordinary objects, we decided to export skeleton knights that could deal with knights.

About 300 Skeleton Knights, who had been deliberately placed a little to the rear, also rushed towards the enemy lines.

The Skeleton Knights, whose swords were engulfed in a dark energy, delved into the enemy’s camp as if they knew no fear, just like the Skeletons did.

The Skeleton Knights who had dug into the enemy’s camp chose the knights and charged at them, paying no attention to the soldiers charging at them. The Skeleton Knights focused on those who had mana wrapped around their swords and those who had strongly strengthened their bodies with mana.

“Die!”

The knight, who seemed to have gained confidence by pushing away the other skeletons, swung his sword at one of the skeleton knights, threatening to die.

But unfortunately, the sword was blocked by the Skeleton Knight’s armor and bounced away. Even the power of holy water and mana could not cut through the entire armor, so the holy power did not directly contact the bones.

Rather, as I was mesmerized by the sight, I missed the timing to respond to the Skeleton Knight’s attack due to the gap created.