The Character I Created Is Obsessed With Me

195 – Territorialism (4)

“Nonsense! “Suddenly you’re the commander-in-chief!”

Gilbert slammed the table and expressed his anger.

But what can we do? It is an order from the King and no one else.

If you disobey orders, waiting is treason.

I didn’t know that I might even be kicked out of the position of knight commander.

“For your information, it was said that anyone who does not comply will be severely punished.”

Despite Gilbert’s shouts, the messenger delivered the order without even blinking.

The letter he brought even had the king’s handwritten signature.

Of course, it cannot be considered a lie.

Meanwhile, the messenger glanced at me and smiled slightly.

‘Are you a direct servant of the king?’

He may have been one of the many men seen in the throne room.

The messenger delivered the order and went outside.

Only silence remained inside the operation tent.

Three pairs of eyes that doubt me.

I’m sure there are doubts about the relationship between the king and me.

No one could open their mouth.

“…Let’s all take a seat first.”

At my words, Gilbert calmly returned to his seat and sat down in his chair.

The two tightly clenched fists were trembling.

Same goes for Paul. He didn’t seem to have any intention of treating me as commander-in-chief.

Even Eileen kept her mouth shut with a nervous expression, as if she was scared.

‘I should just stay still.’

No matter how much you regret it, the letter you sent will never be returned.

The king gave an order and had no choice but to follow it.

However, even if he was appointed commander-in-chief, he could not immediately take power.

At least three knight commanders seemed to have no intention of acknowledging me.

“The King appointed me as Commander-in-Chief.”

“…”

“Not everyone will understand, but we can’t help but follow the King’s orders.”

“So you will be commander-in-chief?”

The atmosphere became cold due to Paul’s tone full of sarcasm.

After stopping Erina from coming forward, she continued her story.

“Yes. “I have to take charge of it.”

“Don’t be ridiculous. “I have been fighting on this battlefield for five years.”

“You could say we have more experience than you. No matter how much I think about it, you are not suitable for the position of commander-in-chief.”

They are trying their best to bring me down somehow.

I couldn’t miss this opportunity.

“Then let’s do it like this.”

In the end, I decided to go back to the way I first thought.

Sparring with the knight commander. If you defeat three people in succession, they will recognize me as commander-in-chief.

I swore that if I lost, I would voluntarily relinquish my position as commander-in-chief.

“I will accept your offer. “Is there anyone who is dissatisfied?”

“I will agree.”

“Yes. “Let’s go to the training ground right now!”

Paul was the first to get up and run out of the tent.

Likewise, he left for a moment, saying that he would prepare Gilbert and Eileen as well.

“Master. “Are you okay…?”

“Don’t worry. “Because I will never lose.”

I had no intention of losing in the first place.

Even though he was a knight commander, he honestly was not a match for me.

I was able to gauge his skills just by looking at him being immediately overpowered by Catalina and Erina.

The only variable is that you have to fight all three in turn.

This was what I had hoped for from the beginning.

‘Because it’s best to break it off for sure.’

This method was more efficient and effective than clumsily subduing people one by one.

“Hey. Do I have to stay still this time too?”

“Yes. “I’m sorry, but I’ll handle it.”

Catalina said she was sorry, but she had lost her appetite, but she couldn’t help it.

Since the situation was like this, it was right for me to step forward alone.

***

“Yes. “I guess you’re ready, right?”

Paul held up his spear and shield with a confident expression.

Typical Spearman. In fact, all of the knights who follow him are spearmen.

“Captain! “Be sure to win!”

“Make it a complete mess!”

Knights were surrounding us in a wide sandy field.

My sparring with the knight commander. There was no way rumors wouldn’t spread.

Numerous knights were gathered together and waiting for the sparring to take place.

Most of them were cheering for their captain.

‘We must win overwhelmingly.’

We had to take this opportunity to take the lead.

It should not appear to be boiling or being pushed around.

And.

“Seohyun. “If I think it’s dangerous, I’ll step out.”

“No. “It’s okay, just stay still.”

“I have to protect you…”

If I were in danger, wouldn’t Erina come in and knock out the captains?

I didn’t want to make an even bigger mess than I already am.

“Are you ready?”

“Yes. “Let’s get started right away.”

The sparring started without any signal.

He quickly pulled out his long sword and released magical energy, sending a chill through the blade and body.

When a frosty wind suddenly blew across the sandy plain, Paul hesitated, perhaps embarrassed.

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I’m sure they were planning to attack first right from the start.

To freeze the surroundings, a blizzard was created so that no one could approach.

“If you don’t come first, I’ll go.”

“…?!”

I, who took the player away, charged in first.

Quickly spread the magic circle and create an ice arrow.

He ran forward and fired an arrow at the same time.

All the arrows flying at high speed were blocked by Paul’s shield.

Thanks to that, the distance narrowed in an instant.

Tteong!

“Ugh…!”

The blade was blocked by the shield, but that was already expected.

They put their blades and shields together and began to freeze them.

But Paul did not stay still either.

I quickly retrieved my shield and then backstepped to close the distance.

At the same time, the spear was thrown straight ahead.

‘It’s slower than I thought.’

A noticeably slower trajectory than when dealing with Catalina before.

After leisurely dodging, he continued to attack while maintaining the distance.

“Ugh…!”

As the spear gradually became dull and the number of times the shield was raised increased.

Naturally, the situation of me pushing away continued.

Occasionally, even when the spear and sword clashed, I was outmatched and had no choice but to put my shield first.

The increasingly passive defense continued.

As Paul continued to be pushed back, the cheers around him began to diminish.

The difference is clearly visible to anyone.

Now all that remains is one finishing touch.

I intentionally left an opening to induce a stab, and as expected, Paul struck out the spear with all his might.

He leisurely dodged to the side and then kicked away the spear pole.

Paul loses his balance and stumbles.

As I swung the shield and hit him in the face, a scream erupted.

“Aaaaahhh…!!”

He approached the person who had fallen on the floor and stabbed him with a knife.

The blade just stopped at Paul’s forehead.

If he moves even a little, the cold of the blade will freeze him.

“Okay. “One person is finished.”

I had a premonition of victory, but the sparring was more bland than I expected.

In the first place, as much as Paul was looking down on me, he let his guard down.

It ended with my overwhelming difference.

The sandy field was suddenly shrouded in silence.

Meanwhile, Catalina burst into laughter.

“What? “Is this what a knight commander can do?”

“…”

Paul didn’t say anything.

He just looked up at me with a shocked expression.

“Get out quickly. “The next opponent is waiting.”

When I retrieved his knife, Paul barely managed to gather himself and get up.

He quietly retreated with an angry expression and mixed feelings at the same time.

‘Surprisingly, he gave in quietly.’

I thought he might get angry and ask for a rematch.

He quietly retreated, as if even the will to do so had disappeared.

The next opponent is Eileen.

Unlike Paul, she pulled out her sword with great nervousness.

Eileen’s weapon is a rapier. Small swirls were flowing from the thin blade.

‘A sword imbued with the wind.’

She knew how to use magic.

It is said that among them all, she deals with wind magic the most.

Perhaps they will deal with him at high speed and with successive attacks.

I adjusted my posture and put my shield in front.

“Are you ready?”

“…Yes.”

The second sparring started without hesitation.

The first person to rush was Eileen.

As she blocked her fast incoming thrust with her shield, a light sensation ran down her left arm.

‘The speed is fast, but the power is low.’

She probably aimed for a vital point and stabbed, but her power was far from enough.

Repeatedly widening and narrowing the distance with flashy steps.

However, it was meaningless as it was blocked by the shield every time.

Eileen also seemed to be getting nervous, so she gradually increased her speed.

He wanted to somehow break my defensive posture.

“It’s too weak.”

“…?!”

It wasn’t a bad strategy, but I already had a general idea of her fighting style.

I saw through the momentary thrust she made.

Clutching her shield, she pushed the blade aside.

Tteong!

When the padding was successful, a metallic sound rang out and a gap appeared for Eileen.

She didn’t miss the opportunity and closed the distance, making the step useless.

He hit her on the shoulder with the back of the knife.

“Ugh…!”

Eileen holding her posture while enduring her pain.

But her momentum passed over to me.

As she was, she started to put pressure on her, brandishing her sword.

It would be better if there was a shield like Paul.

It was difficult to block the attack with a one-handed rapier.

Cheaeng!

In the end, Eileen was unable to overcome the difference in her overwhelming power and lost her sword.

Finally, when the blade was aimed at her neck, Eileen put down the sword.

“I lost.”

He left with a polite greeting.

Just like with Paul a little while ago, the sparring ended in an instant.

Now there is only one person left.

“It’s my turn to step forward.”

Gilbert. The strongest among the knight commanders.

Finally, the only thing left was a sparring match with him.