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12.
Shortly after leaving the eastern jungle.
The two paladins who secured Sven hurriedly returned to Schulfern. Then a friendly face in front of the castle gate greeted him.
“Sven!”
Schulfern’s garrison commander, Milena Armadin.
She hit the ground in one go and hugged Sven. She then asked back, sighing as if she was finally relieved.
“are you okay? “Are there any injuries?”
“Soo, I’m suffocating. “Milena.”
Sven tapped Milena’s arm.
Then her eyes suddenly widened.
“Wait, why are your clothes covered in blood?!”
“Just roll around… … .”
“This is not a little bit!”
Wildly raised eyebrows.
Milena, who checked Sven’s condition, shouted with an angry face. As she explained what had happened in the jungle, her countenance hardened.
“This time it’s my turn.”
After finishing the long story, Sven looked at the completely collapsed outer castle. Then he looked back at Milena and asked:
“What happened?”
“Whoa, that’s… … .”
Milena let out a heavy sigh.
She explained everything that had happened in Schulfern during Sven’s absence.
Not only did the outer castle collapse, but even the inner castle was about to fall, and the crisis was averted with the appearance of the Holy Knights.
“… … “That’s how it happened.”
And in this process, Sven was able to understand the reason why the saint, which the two paladins had mentioned, had instructed him to save him.
“You said you had a request for me?”
“Yeah, that’s what I heard.”
“But why do you have to…” … .”
Sven tilted his head.
It was natural. Why hire yourself when you have someone as powerful as Cadel?
Around the time I had a puzzled look on my face.
Suddenly a clear voice was heard.
“Oh, let me explain that.”
A girl with turquoise hair.
The moment he made eye contact with her, who was walking lightly, Sven’s eyes widened.
At the same time, I had a hunch. The fact that this girl is the ‘saint’ that the Holy Knights were talking about.
“What I want to request from you is… … .”
Laurea smiled brightly and tried to continue what she had to say. But he couldn’t do that. She suddenly snapped her mouth shut and looked away.
Dense forest beyond the castle walls.
It was in the direction of the eastern jungle.
“I guess I’ll have to postpone the conversation for a while.”
“yes?”
“There will be a battle soon.”
“Um, battle?”
Milena, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, opened her eyes wide. She was then about to ask him on what basis he knew there would be a battle.
Sven’s pointed ears perked up.
“……!”
As if I realized something too late.
Sven also looked in the direction of the eastern jungle. At that time, the urgent cries of the guards were heard from the castle wall.
“Enemy attack! Enemy attack!”
“A large number of enemies appear from the direction of the jungle!”
“It’s an army of undead!”
The group hurriedly headed up the castle wall.
What soon unfolded before their eyes was a large number of troops approaching from the jungle.
“Undead!”
Milena gritted her teeth.
It was twice the scale of the last attack.
Moreover, this time it is not a demonic beast, but an army composed entirely of undead. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, Schulpern immediately entered a defensive posture.
“Everyone ready for battle!”
“Hurry! “They will arrive soon!”
The Holy Knights and Heresy Inquisitors also took up arms, as if they sensed the impending battle.
Meanwhile, around that time.
At a time when everyone was focused on the scale of the enemy, there was only one person who was focused elsewhere.
“…….”
A middle-aged paladin guarding the castle walls.
It was Paladin Master, Cadel Dune Shanktus.
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He focused his attention on the vanguard of the legion, not the legion of over a thousand undead.
“That… … .”
A monster wearing a snake mask.
Holding a gray spear, its mere presence exuded powerful power. It was similar to the force felt from the center of the jungle.
What on earth is this guy doing?
The moment Cadel’s eyes narrowed.
[Quaaaaa!]
The dead were screaming.
At the same time, an undead army pounded the ground. The movements are as smooth as well-trained soldiers.
Cadel, seeing this, also drew his sword.
“Holy Ghost.”
Immediately after reciting a short prayer.
His sword and shield were wrapped in light.
Surrounded by divine aura, he jumped outside the castle wall without hesitation.
[Crrr! Crunch!]
[Keuhaaaa!]
Undead soldiers rushed at him with their mouths wide open, but they could not even pass by Cadel’s body. This is because you have entered the realm of the Paladin Master.
And Cadel also didn’t care about mere soldiers. From the beginning until now, his gaze had been fixed only on the snake mask.
‘Cuts it down in one fell swoop.’
The opponent is clearly a powerful monster.
There is no need to even measure your skills. That’s why Cadel focused his divine aura on the sword.
At the same time, they kicked the ground and sprinted.
The gap narrows in an instant. The moment when the power of the realm was unleashed to the fullest and a sword attack was unleashed.
“……!”
Cadel opened his eyes wide.
The reason was soon revealed.
Let’s go! Kaaaang!
This is because the snake-masked monster, which had not even moved a single inch until now, swung its spear and blocked the sword attack.
‘It was definitely in the area… … .’
But how did it move?
Actually, there is only one answer. The only thing that can move in the master’s domain is the same master.
Immediately after realizing this.
Cadel’s eyes wavered.
【Right. I finally understand.】
Then the snake mask opened its mouth.
A voice that is sticky, like kneading mud. Behind the mask, the quietly burning blue eye light flashed fiercely.
【What is the reason why the advance team was wiped out?】
It seems that he also recognized Cadel’s power.
Then there is no reason to talk anymore.
The two, who had secured their respective territories, poured out blows with all their might towards each other.
Let’s go! Quaaaang!
A close battle without giving up an inch.
Fierce and tense battles continued, with only the aftermath of the fight devastating the surrounding area.
But if this happens, a problem arises.
The feet of Cadel, the strongest knight who represented the Holy Kingdom and his party, were completely tied up. The undead soldiers did not miss this opportunity.
“No, they’re climbing the castle wall!”
An army of undead that stuck together like barnacles.
They lowered their bodies and quickly climbed up like centipedes climbing a wall.
As a situation similar to when the outer wall collapsed was recreated, the soldiers’ complexions turned pale.
However, there was no need to worry.
“To the Holy Knights!”
“Drop all the dead!”
Paladins and Inquisitors.
Also, Sven, who returned from the jungle, participated in the Battle of Susong. Moreover, this time, Saint Laurea also supported the battle.
Flash! Crumbling!
A sacred thunderbolt sweeps around the castle walls. The undead soldiers who were swept away by the power of the high-ranking divine spell were turned into powder and scattered around.
“good! can win!”
“You just have to hold on a little longer!”
Is it thanks to Laurea’s great performance?
The morale of the soldiers guarding Schulfern increased significantly. And Cadel, who was fighting Snake Mask on the front lines, also saw an increase in morale.
‘I guess you don’t have to worry about Schulfern.’
Now that Laurea has joined, there are no undead who can deal with her unless they are special monsters like the Snake Mask.
‘So, if we just defeat this monster… … .’
Our army’s victory is certain.
Of course, it won’t be easy, but I definitely have hope that I can win. That’s why I swung the sword of light with even greater concentration.
But that too for a while.
Cadel’s hopes were quickly dashed.
“I am the enemy! “The enemies are coming again!”
“Undead troops appear from the west!”
“There are over a thousand of them!”
This is because enemy reinforcements appeared.
If it were just an army made up of undead, there would still be a chance of victory.
However, at the vanguard of the enemy, there was a monster with an unusual appearance that resembled a snake mask.
‘… … ‘Buffalo mask.’
A monster wearing a black buffalo mask.
The large being well over 3 meters tall had four arms, and each arm was armed with blunt weapons such as maces and clubs.
The biggest problem is that it is stronger than the snake mask, but not weak.
‘Where on earth do these monsters come from…’ … .’
Feeling the odds of winning becoming increasingly slim, Cadel’s hand holding the sword tightened.
Meanwhile, when the buffalo mask appeared, the snake masked monster clicked its tongue and muttered.
【-Bargal.】
It’s probably the name of the buffalo mask.
Next, the snake masked monster spoke in a voice with a clear trace of disapproval.
【This is my area.】
【I know too.】
【Why did you come if you knew that?】
The moment the snake mask asked a question.
Vargal’s answer continued.
【The king’s command has come.】
The moment the king’s order was answered, the snake mask’s attitude changed. The evidence was that the eyes that were full of dissatisfaction suddenly disappeared.
【The king? What is it about?】
【Eliminating the agency of the stars.】
Vargal’s club pointed towards Laurea on the walls of Schulfern. At the same time, the snake mask recognized her presence.
Meanwhile, Cadel, who overheard the conversation between the two, realized that the target of the two monsters was Laurea.
‘We have to stop it somehow!’
The two monsters are master-level strongmen.
Of course, blocking it won’t solve the problem, but I still can’t send it to Laurea. In response, Cadel gathered up all of his remaining divine power.
Then.
Vargal moved.
【Then I will carry out the king’s command.】
It jumped high like a grasshopper and went straight to Schulfern. Cadel blocked him as if he was waiting, but he was unable to achieve his goal.
Before I knew it, the spear blade had flown a short distance away.
This is because the snake mask attacked.
【Your opponent is here, mortal.】
Cadel clenched his teeth.
Part of me wanted to get rid of him right away and go protect Laurea.
But it couldn’t be done. Because he wasn’t an opponent easy enough to shake off.
‘If it continues like this… … !’
Laurea is dangerous.
That’s why Cadel used some of his divine power to strengthen his voice. Then he cried out the name of the one who currently guards Laurea.
“Ian Marcus!”
A cry that resonates throughout the battlefield.
Cadel’s voice passed through the pitch black army of undead and reached Schulfern.
Then he shouted as if warning.
“Rend your life to protect the saint! “The monster wearing the mask of an animal is the power of the Master!”
His warning was a godsend.
Ian reflexively raised his divine power to its limit and expanded the range of one step that could only be maintained for a moment. Thanks to you, I was able to prepare.
Vargal’s fierce surprise attack.
【found.】
A voice that resonates like breaking rocks.
In the blink of an eye, Vargal arrived right in front of Laurea and launched an onslaught.
Quaaaang! Kwak-ga-ga-ga-gak!
A shock that felt as if the shield would shatter. Ian gritted his teeth and held on, maintaining his territory.
Of course, I couldn’t last long.
“Ugh!”
Ian collapses and vomits blood.
However, his struggle was not in vain. Because he spread his territory and blocked Vargal, Laurea was able to use the holy relic.
Paaaaaa!
A shield of light surrounding Laurea and Ian.
It is a defensive spell that ranks among the highest among divine protection spells.
【It is a holy relic of the star.】
Vargal also twitched his lips as if he knew what it was. Then he frantically swung his four arms and struck the shield of light.
bang! Bang bang bang! Kwaaaaang!
In the aftermath of the conflict, part of the wall that stood on Laurea collapsed. Still, Laurea and Ian were not swept away and were safe.
‘but… … .’
It’s hard to last long.
There is a limit to the sacred power contained in the holy relic, and even at this moment, the Shield of Light was rapidly cracking.
【The light is slowly going out.】
Vargal grinned.
The countless teeth on the lower part of the buffalo mask clashed with each other, creating a bizarre sound.
【wait. The moment the light disappears, I will take your life too.】
Laurea’s eyes wavered.
As he said, once the shield created by the holy object disappeared, there was no longer any way to block its power.
And around that time.
The situation got even worse.
“shit! “The walls are falling!”
“Step back! “Retreat!”
The undead, which numbered in the thousands, took advantage of their large number and collapsed the castle walls.
Furthermore, they built the Wall of the Dead to prevent the Holy Knights and Inquisitors from approaching Laurea.
A completely isolated situation.
Laurea pursed her lips.
‘If there is no correct way… … .’
I was thinking of using the last resort.
Prayer of sacrifice. It is the strongest sacred spell created by sacrificing all body and soul.
It was a time when I had such a determined resolve.
Suddenly a loud roar was heard.
Coo! Coo coo coo coo!
An unusual vibration is felt afterwards.
Seeing this unexpected change, not only Laurea but also Vargal looked in the direction where the vibration was felt.
【It looks like Caprae has arrived.】
The origin of the tremor is in the east.
This is where the priest Khafrae headed with an army of over a thousand undead. Perhaps he too came back here after receiving the king’s orders.
Vargal decided thus.
However, it didn’t take long for me to realize that my judgment was wrong.
Quagga-ga-ga-ga! Quaaaang!
With a loud roar like a thunderbolt, a huge chunk of iron flew through the air. Laurea, who discovered this, muttered in confusion.
“Well, carriage… … ?”
As she said, that unidentified chunk of iron looked like several carriages connected together.
Meanwhile, it floated in the air and soon fell due to gravity, landing on a battlefield full of undead and rolling around like crazy.
A rolling lump of iron trampling countless undead. What on earth is that? A question suddenly arose, but there was no time to continue thinking about it.
Kwasik! Clink!
Because there was the sound of the shield of light breaking.
Soon, what was reflected in his bright yellow eyes was a mace and a club flying towards him.
“Ugh! “Saint!”
Ian managed to get up and immediately expanded his territory, but it was futile.
The opponent is a master level monster.
Because it was a monster among monsters that could move freely in its territory.
【Accept death, agent of the stars.】
I didn’t even have time to recite the prayer of sacrifice. Perhaps if you blink once and open your eyes, you will disappear from this world.
In the face of fast-approaching death.
The lingering regrets I had buried came to mind.
‘I wanted to meet you again… … .’
A barbarian man with reddish brown hair.
Laurea, who was reminiscing about Ulan, soon dropped her arms in resignation.
But at that moment.
puck! Kwasik!
With the sound of flesh being cut, the four arms that were targeting her were cut off.
【───?!】
Vargal’s complexion changed suddenly.
Afterwards, a wall appeared before my eyes.
The identity of the wall that appeared between Vargal and Laurea was a giant golem holding an axe.
“Wrong, monster.”
With a quiet denial.
Vargal’s body split lengthwise.
Vargal breaks down with his eyes wide open. When Laurea looked at this with a surprised face.
“Death is yours.”
A dry whisper.
Soon Laurea’s eyes widened.
It was only then that I realized it. This voice I just heard is the voice in my memory.
“……!”
The moment I realized this fact.
The golem blocking her path and someone in her memories overlapped. Next, I saw the other person’s essence reflected in the projection eye.
A hot burning flame.
As far as Laurea knows, there is only one person who possesses this essence. When the bright yellow eyes began to waver, the other person finally looked in this direction.
“It’s been a while, Laurea.”
A nostalgic voice knocking in my ear.
The moment I heard those words, my tense expression melted like snow. Lau Lea exclaimed with his bright smile on his face.
“Ulan!”
The land of the Far East, the forest of life.
Stars will gather to light up the abyss.
It was the moment when the oracle given to Laurea was completed.
Chapter 52. labyrinth
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