episode_0138

====[Einfeld Battlefield]====

Just hearing one impressive speech will not transform a ragtag group of people into turn-around heroes.

experience. skill. armor. Because in reality, nothing has changed.

But Leopold was satisfied.

At least, the morale of the soldiers was significantly higher than when they gathered.

—-

‘… ‘That’s blasphemous.’

The 1st Prince’s speech contained somewhat unpleasant content for Lacey.

The grace of Elfinel and the achievements of Carolus the Great and the Twelve Knights.

Because that was the tradition that formed the basis of the Archangelism.

After the 11 Lords Church was established, it was reduced to just the El Pinel Church, but the church members still believed that El Pinel was a person who was on a higher level than the other Lord Gods.

A superior view of faith that is even arrogant.

Elfinel’s grace bestowed on humanity in the past was so great that it was naturally accepted.

It was natural that the prince did not like the sight of him denying this.

However, Lacey did not restrain or criticize Prince Leopold, but rather helped him.

When the speech reaches a critical point, the director gives him the light of Elfinel like a halo.

It was a tactic used frequently by high-ranking priests.

In reality, it was just the power of the priests, but in the eyes of the public, it was seen as if God’s will had come.

Originally, Lacey also planned to encourage the soldiers by preaching the glory of God, but… .

‘I guess I’ll just have to let it pass this time.’

Lacey shook her head and headed towards the priests’ group.

There was no need to tell the soldiers, whose morale had been boosted by the prince’s speech, the exact opposite.

Along with other priests, it would be enough to give a blessing to the soldiers before battle so that they can deal damage to the Spirit Sect.

After that, the plan was to join the center of the camp and support the front or rear while watching the situation.

Lacey looked at her favorite disease that she hadn’t heard of in a long time.

The silver cross spear sparkled with a cold light.

The paladin in charge of her protection, Sir Vels Rugna, participated in the suppression of the Skeleton Serpent along with Sir Richard… You had to take care of your own safety.

Thirty minutes until the army’s position was over.

The human masters who were organized into a reserve unit spent time checking on each other.

Frederick, the 4th Commander of the Imperial Knights.

High-ranking wizard Florheta sent from the Magic Tower.

Paladin Master Richard.

Paladin Bells, who is in charge of Lacey’s escort.

1 Daniel and Gerard were dispatched by the prince’s supporting nobles.

Landenburg’s tenth sword, Nigel.

Similarly, Landenburg’s seventh sword, Hayden.

There are only about 50 people in all of humanity who are strong in the realm of mastery. The sight of eight of them gathered together was spectacular.

The other knights glanced at them with longing eyes.

—-

“Long time no see, Sir Hayden.”

“Okay, it’s been a while, Nigel. Has it been about a year since I last saw you?”

Waving the two swords he held in both hands, Hayden welcomed his junior, whom it had been difficult to even see his face for a while.

It seemed quite frivolous to call him a knight, but Nigel didn’t mind at all. Because he was a senior with enough skills.

“11 months to be exact. Sir Hayden, you remain the same.”

“Because nothing special happened to me. By the way, how are you doing these days? From what I heard, she’s busy with Princess Kahar’s care. What is it, a beast-man predator?”

“Are you talking about Hashal? It’s a refreshing experience in its own way. Although he is a radical person, he is not as evil as rumored.”

Nigel’s evaluation was quite generous.

Even though a master-level knight took on the job of a servant, his attitude did not seem to show any dissatisfaction.

Hayden smiled slightly at her sincerity.

He was quite fond of this sincere junior.

Although he was ten years younger than me, he had good skills, and the way he was always careful to look like a knight was cute when seen from the side.

“What are your skills? There is a story about a beast man fighting one on one and cutting him down.”

“Skill… It’s hard to say for sure. The growth rate was ridiculous.”

Nigel spoke uncharacteristically.

Hashall’s strength fluctuated so much every time I saw it that it was difficult to pinpoint it.

Until half a year ago, it was a skill that was barely surpassed by Nigel himself… With only two or three bloody battles, it became as strong as the fourth sword.

“Hmm… ? If you say that, you must be at the level of a genius, right?”

Hayden started asking various questions as if he was interested.

Nigel had to spend some time telling him about his experiences while living with Hashal.

After about twenty minutes passed, the monster’s army finally came right in front of us.

—-

Heavy footsteps shake the ground, and the rotten me mixed with demonic energy flowing through the wind stings the tip of my nose.

When they finally faced the hideous appearance of the monsters, the nervous soldiers felt a ray of fear and their spear tips trembled.

And the priests’ blessing enveloped them all like a veil.

All soldiers’ weapons glow with a faint glow.

Elfinel’s light.

The holy light that permeated me suppressed my fear, lifted my courage, and added vitality to my whole body.

“The entire star corps is in a defensive posture! Elfinel is watching over us!”

At Richard’s command, the castle corps at the top of the line held their shields tightly.

While glaring straight ahead, he quietly muttered a prayer with his mouth.

“Heroes of the Empire! Fight without backing down! As long as we keep fighting, there will be no defeat for us!”

Leopold raised his sword high in the sky and shouted at the top of his lungs.

The imperial army roared in response.

Soon, the living and the dead clashed violently.

The earth greedily swallowed the blood.

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The Academy’s special pavilion has finally returned.

Only a quiet room without any signs of presence welcomed my tired body.

Friede headed to the administrative office to submit a report, and Damian and Millia returned to the general office.

Since it was an intense schedule, even regular students would be guaranteed enough rest for at least a few days.

The special hall was quite quiet.

Nigel and Lacey left for Einfeld, and Asha was out for a while due to a business schedule.

Calix had also been dispatched somewhere, so the only students remaining in the special building were Fernet and Evian.

A woman who is hard to meet and a guy who I don’t want to meet.

There is no reason to go and meet him.

I roughly took off my damaged armor and headed to the bathroom to soak in the bath water.

The warmth I felt for the first time in 15 days gently seeps into my tired body.

The muscles of my entire body begin to relax in a feeling of drowsiness that seems to be subsiding.

It’s warm… .

I was leaning against the bathtub, leisurely smoking a cigarette, and staring blankly at my reflection in the water.

Beyond her floating breasts, a beautiful woman with long black hair looks down at me with a languid expression and smiles.

Even after looking at this face, no one can see it and call it a monster.

I didn’t pay much attention until now… Thinking about the future, this too will have to be improved somehow.

People who tremble with fear when they approach them and have fits of fear when they make eye contact.

Even if the power of killing was controlled and suppressed, their reaction was the same.

It’s a bit better than when you let out all your life, though.

There were advantages.

Thanks to that, there were almost no men who made unpleasant remarks.

I still get goosebumps when I think of the guys who blushed when they saw me at a time when all my energy was exhausted.

Still, I couldn’t let it continue like this.

Because covering your face with a veil every time you appear in front of others has its limits.

I’m in a position where I need to build a better reputation in the future, but it would be difficult to be terrified by every ordinary person I meet.

Rather than fame, only rumors and notoriety will continue to accumulate.

I scooped up water with both hands and wiped my face.

Who should I discuss this with?

Lacey? Ophelia?

Anyway, neither of us are in a situation where we can talk like this right now… .

I continue to take hot baths and think about the future.

From things as close as repairing the armor to more distant things like assassinating Claire or finding a way to bring about Isabella’s downfall.

—-

It was time to wrestle with the worries that filled my head.

I must have smoked about seven cigarettes in a row, and before I knew it, the bath water had almost completely cooled down.

I got out of the bathtub, dried myself off, and headed to bed.

When will Nigel return?

Lacey and Leopold are there, so I don’t think it will take too long… .

To be honest, I thought he would have finished the subjugation before us and returned a long time ago.

Although they are said to be a group of necromantic monsters, the average number of monsters gathered together is at most a few hundred.

But I never thought he couldn’t come back yet. I’ll have to find out tomorrow.

No, if you’re still fighting… Would you rather visit in person?

I don’t think it would be bad.

If you are in a battle, you can participate and increase your performance and reputation, and you can also gain Lacey’s favor.

It’s okay.

I think the other kids need to rest a little more, but I also need to visit Nara.

First, after getting some sleep.

I lay down and closed my eyes.

Perhaps because the bath helped me relax, it didn’t take long for me to fall asleep.