Chapter 143
143 – Defensive Battle (1)
The Demon King’s army attacked day and night.
As expected, they plan to use their numerical superiority to occupy the forest.
Even after a week, we were unable to break through the entrance.
Thanks to this, the spirit of the Demon King’s army has subsided considerably.
“There were over 50 casualties.”
Although the victory was clearly continuing, the situation did not improve.
Fifty people. Although the number may seem small at first glance, each and every one was very precious.
Moreover, a bigger problem arose.
“I noticed Celica’s abilities and started using her poison.”
Among the demons, there appeared those who used arrows coated with poison.
As many as fifty people died in this battle.
“If things continue like this, it will be difficult to block the street.”
In fact, it was a miracle that the elves were able to withstand the devil’s army.
The terrain that utilizes narrow roads and the talent of elf warriors.
And it was possible because we worked together.
“You never know when the defense line will collapse…”
Recently, Tyria could not be seen smiling at all.
Is she anxious that she might be defeated if things continue like this?
“Don’t worry too much. “Reinforcements will come soon.”
Once the capital’s knights arrived, there was no way they would lose to the demon king’s army.
Although it is not trustworthy, it will be helpful as there are some strong people gathered there.
“Fortunately, it seems to be holding up well in the northeast as well.”
What is surprising is that the knights and guards of Tarn Village are active.
At first, I thought they would be pushed out to the center of the forest.
Even after a week, the Demon King’s army could not get past the entrance.
“But there are still core forces remaining in the Demon King’s army.”
“That’s right. “Catherine’s elite troops are the biggest problem.”
If things continued like this, there was a high probability that Catherine would step forward in person.
However, I couldn’t tell which direction it was coming from.
‘I wish you could meet us.’
If we were to face off against the Knights of Tarn Village, the outcome was obvious.
Everyone could have been annihilated and even we could have been surrounded.
“If Catherine appears, we must step forward.”
“Can we handle it?” ?”
“Don’t worry. “As long as we don’t get surrounded, we will definitely win.”
I am not saying this to brag or reassure Tyria.
As long as we were together, Catherine could never defeat us.
Even if they say they have become stronger through the rotation system.
We were confident because we had prepared that much.
“However, chemicals are always careful. “It’s dangerous if the forest catches fire.”
The only variable is setting fire to the forest.
This is actually a tactic that Catherine used in the first round as well.
Because of this, Tyria won the war, but lost her hometown.
Eventually, all elves migrate to other regions and the Hellwood Forest becomes desolate.
‘We must stop it this time.’
I didn’t want to see Tyria, who was already having a hard time, being pushed into her corner.
Not only was she betrayed by her family, but she also lost her hometown.
It would be difficult for anyone to endure.
“Don’t worry. Tyria.”
Celica was comforting Tyria by her side.
He made an effort to lighten the mood with a bright smile.
“Thank you. “Mr. Serika.”
I felt relieved to see the two of them together.
And Kayla, who was next to me, left a message.
“Catherine is not an easy opponent.”
She was lost in her thoughts with a nervous expression.
Kayla had a history of fighting with Catherine.
A long time ago, when she was the head of the Yongin Alliance.
It is said that she once fought against Catherine’s forces.
The result was a crushing defeat for Yongin.
“Not only does he possess considerable talent in martial arts, but also in magic.”
Although Kayla was close to being an all-rounder, she was definitely below Katrin.
But you’ve become strong enough while being with me, so you never know.
‘As much as I got stronger, Kayla would also get stronger.’
The nameless dragon from the first episode and the current Kayla.
Who is stronger? It was not easily predictable.
The stats of nameless dragons cannot be checked, so comparison is not possible.
Now that Kayla is strong enough, she could boil over.
But the biggest reason why I wasn’t afraid of Catherine was right next to her.
“I will handle it anyway, so don’t worry.”
Erina declared in a voice without a pitch.
No matter how strong Katrin is, she is no match for Erina.
Of course, Erina is not invincible, but she couldn’t lose if she was with us.
There was even strong support.
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“If you see Catherine, please let me know right away. “I’ll run right away.”
Catalina had been waiting to meet Catherine for a long time.
Me and my party members defeated Ragnar.
She argued that it would be a tie if she defeated Catherine.
“Sister. “Acts aren’t important.”
“What are you talking about? “If there is no merit, there is no reason to fight.”
Ironically, the person who is most anxious is Malcolm.
Every time Catalina committed an unexpected act, she suffered greatly.
She said, “She said never to lunge. “You broke it again today.”
“You won anyway. Is not it?”
As Malcolm’s sighs increased, someone entered the barracks.
Veronica. She was the leader of the scout corps and a close colleague of Tyria.
“Tyria. “Good news has arrived.”
Everyone’s attention was focused on her words.
And Veronica delivered the news with a smile.
“It is said that the capital’s knights set out three days ago. “It will probably arrive in two days.”
Two days. Not too long, but not too short either.
The capital’s knights had good skills, but the problem was that they were too slow.
“Two days is enough to last me.”
However, one problem is that the Demon King’s army cannot possibly be unaware of this fact.
There was a possibility that Catherine would move immediately tomorrow.
“Let’s prepare well for tomorrow.”
The meeting ended with my remarks.
Some people waited for tomorrow with a heavy sense of responsibility, while others waited with a light heart.
And I belonged to the former.
“Let’s all work a little harder.”
There will definitely be a difficult battle tomorrow.
***
“Left! Block from the left!”
The elves’ bowstrings returned to Tyria’s old castle.
Most of the arrows aimed at the Harpies attacking from the air were shot down.
But not everyone fell.
“Hehehe…!”
An elf who fell from a tree due to a harpy attack.
Below, numerous wild beasts were waiting with their heads raised.
The sight of limbs being torn off unfolded.
But the elves were not shaken at all.
I saw this dozens of times in just one week.
They were no longer scared.
He just looks at me with cold eyes and exhales harshly.
I aimed the arrow with my heightened senses.
“Celica! “Stick behind me!”
“Yes!”
I ran towards the elf who had fallen from the tree.
Rushing forward with a long sheet of ice.
He drove the spear between the eyes of the fiercely charging monster.
A chimera is aiming for the side while you are distracted.
He quickly raised his shield and swung his arm.
Let the lower part of the sharp-edged shield pass over your face.
The mouth was torn in half.
Goblin. Oak. There are also monsters that I often see, like wolves.
There were monsters that I had never seen before.
“Be careful! “It’s a gargoyle!”
A giant stone statue whose entire body is made of stone.
He was struggling, swinging a long club.
At that moment, a hot wind passes by me.
“I will take charge!”
When I swing the flame whip, flames fly in the air.
An explosion occurred with a loud noise.
The gargoyle was hit squarely by the explosion and shattered into pieces.
I didn’t even have time to sigh.
I swung my sword mercilessly against the countless monsters.
I was finally able to find the elf surrounded by a group of monsters.
It was already too late.
“Damn…”
The battle continued right away without any time for regret.
“Catalina! “Don’t go too far forward!”
“Don’t give me orders!”
Out of concern, I tried to stop, but Catalina wouldn’t listen.
We had no choice but to move forward together.
“Tyria! “Move the elves forward!”
“Yes!”
While defeating the monsters trapped in the narrow road and pushing them out little by little.
There was one enemy that stood out the most.
A demon who stands at the forefront and leads the demons.
He must be Catherine’s subordinate.
“Aim for him first!”
The elves fired arrows as soon as they entered the range.
Most of them were blocked by the magic barrier.
‘A wizard?’
If that’s the case, it’s probably a good thing.
We decided to move forward like this and make it impossible to use magic.
“Erina! Let’s break through!”
“Yes!”
As soon as Erina answered, she kicked the ground and flew.
Huge flames flying at the same time.
Like Catherine, she was a wizard who could control fire.
But this is the moment when Erina’s long sword shines.
“Keu…?!”
The space distorted and the explosion died down.
A sight you cannot believe even when you see it.
Of course, the other person could not react.
While Erina was breaking through her enemy’s lines. Catalina and I constantly attacked the enemy.
“That bitch, she’s a real monster…!”
Catalina seemed angry and swung her great sword even more fiercely.
“Aim for the wizard first!”
“Don’t give orders! “Because I know!”
While they were shouting at each other, the momentum was clearly waning.
When even the demons finally fell to Erina’s sword, the command system began to shake.
With no one to even give the order to retreat, the troops dispersed arbitrarily.
They continued to pursue and defeated the Demon King’s army to the end.
I thought it would end like this with our victory.
“Tyria! Look to your right!”
The Demon King’s army was also charging on the right.
And I could see a familiar face among them.
A woman with pure white hair similar to Erina.
But her skin was stained black and mottled.
Is this a side effect of accepting demon blood into the human body?
Her left eye was black, but her right eye was pure white.
Even though she looked pretty hideous, the outfit she was wearing was quite revealing.
Even though it is her battlefield, she is not wearing any of her armor.
“Catherine! Catherine has appeared!”
The elves’ movements stopped for a moment at the sound of Veronica’s voice.
At the same time, a gigantic firework began to flash in the sky.