Chapter 407 – 407. Flowers Bloom Even at Graves (15)

– One –

As the floor explodes,

Tae-ae-ae!

The sound of something bouncing is heard.

At the same time,

Awesome love!

Using elasticity as a driving force, the basket soars high into the sky.

“Uh, uh…?”

“That’s…!”

“Damn…”

Hunters become spectators.

I blankly look up at it.

By the time the basket reaches the peak of its upward curve,

Shrrrr
Chuck, Chuck!

Two thin wings sprout horizontally from the top of its head.

Shrrrr

The tail grows long,

Soowook!

Even at the tip, a small propeller sprouts vertically.

Within,

Boo woo woo!
Whoa!

The propellers on the top of the head and tail start to rotate.

The spherical basket transforms into a helicopter in an instant.

However, if you are not familiar with the new form of manipulation,

Boo, Boo, Boo!
Burrrr!

It stumbles several times in the air.

Booong, Booong!
Wheein!

Barely balanced.

I manage not to fall, and I take a stable posture.

Boo, Boo, Boo!
Wheein!

Circle the void

Occasionally floats in place.

It shows a movement that is very different from that of normal flying objects.

It flies with a completely different mechanism from aircraft made of pure magic or magical engineering.

It was bizarre.

Because the combatants had no way of knowing what it was,

“Hee…?”

“Uh-what is that…?”

I look up at it and tremble.

Since a monster that has never been seen or imagined has appeared, the combatants are confused because they do not know what kind of attack will come from it.

At the same time,

Fast!

“Has he been joking around with us all this time…!”

“You must have deceived us by pretending to be tired…”

“Damn it…!”

It feels like all the efforts I’ve made over the past few days to corner my prey have been in vain, and I feel a deep sense of collapse.

At the same time, I feel ridiculed and shudder in the rage.

After enough time had elapsed to attempt a capture, no reports came in,

– What’s going on?

Luxardo’s questions fly in.

It gives off a very tense look.

“The target suddenly took off!”

– Hmm? Is it simply a leap forward?

“No! It has changed shape and has the ability to fly on its own! It’s now gliding and orbiting over the heads of our allies!”

– Uh…

A moan leaked from Luxardo’s mouth.

Due to his deceit, all the assumptions on which the operation has been carried out are rendered useless.

Efforts go in vain.

– For now, watch the situation, focus on tracking the guy,

Just as Luxardo was about to give an order to the combatants to observe the situation for a moment,

Kurrrr!
Rumble!

Vibration echoes everywhere.

Along the outskirts of the combatants closely packed around the place where the prey was,

Woowook, Woowoowoowook!
Sharrrr!

A thick wooden wall grows.

It grows abnormally fast, as if it was buried in the ground prepared in advance.

Slither.
Kudo deuk!

As the volume increases minutely, the gap between the walls is completely filled.

Shureuk, shureureuk!
Woo woo woo!

Along the inside of the wall, vicious thorns grow densely.

In between,

Procrastinate, procrastinate.
Whip, Whip.

Tentacles that aim for prey sprout and touch it.

It exudes a menacing spirit, as if it would catch and eat it if it came close.

“Omg…!”

“This, this…!”

“Was it a trap…”

The situation of the pursuer and the fugitive, the hunter and the prey, is reversed in an instant.

It was clear that Monohorn had deliberately put himself in a dangerous situation to lure enemies to this place.

In order to use this ability efficiently, he dragged the enemy to a place where he prepared a trap in advance.

He put himself and Ada in a precarious situation so that they could not even suspect, which would have made the plan a success.

“A trap has been laid nearby! We will evacuate immediately!”

– I see. After dividing and spreading the groups,

Just as Luxardo was about to give instructions again in line with the rapidly changing situation,

Kurrrr!
Gurgling gurgling!

“Uh, uh…?”

An ominous noise is heard.

The speed at which the situation changed was much faster than Luxardo was able to issue a response order.

– What’s going on?!

“Go, suddenly a sound like a rushing torrent,”

While the combat personnel were reporting,

Pooh!
Quaaaaa!

“…!”

Torrents start pouring from the southern wall.

Shoot aaaaa!

“Pu-huh, pu-uk,”

“Gaaaaagh,”

“Kkeul, ah, save,”

Combat agents are embroiled.

You cannot hold on to walls or climb on them.

It was clear that the moment they approached it, they would be skewered.

You can’t hold on to the trees that grow everywhere and rely on them.

Slam!
Shoot aaaaa!
Kurrrr!

Because the mighty waves, like in a violent storm, were crashing on the surface,

Cranky!
Crackle, crackle!

It’s because they were swept away together.

Other than a beautiful giant tree, there was no tree that could withstand it.

And unfortunately, all the trees in the area weren’t very tall.

Monohorn must have made it that way on purpose.

Therefore, the only option given to them is,

“Fu-wop, paha…! Hold on!”

“Don’t be pushed to the wall, kleub, tweok! Rely on each other and endure!”

All that remained was to become a bupyeongcho on the rapids.

Splash, splash!
Smash, thump!

They sigh and get closer to each other.

Tup, Tup Tup!
Chew!

Grab each other’s limbs.

Whiririk!
Whoops!

The ones who tie each other’s waist with a rope also appear from time to time.

Those who united as one to pursue the prey were split into hundreds of lumps like that.

Shoot aaaaa!
Kurrrr!

“Aaaaa…!”

“I, I, can’t swim, gurgling…!”

Of course, there were also many who failed to form a group.

The words of those who were weeded out were always the same.

Shoot aaaaa!

“Save me, kuhup…!”

It is swept away by the vortex and floats to the wall.

Woowook!

“Keuhuhuh…!”

The area is stained with blood.

Even if you want to escape by pushing the thorns, the vortex won’t allow it.

Like a cruel executioner, it presses down relentlessly.

“Kreak…”

Woo woo woo.

New ornaments in the grotesque style appear all over the walls.

It was a monstrous style, but no one complained about it.

No, you can’t.

None of these caught in the torrent had the mind to do so,

Boo woo woo!
Wooooo!

The person who created such a scene was enjoying a pleasant flight, as if extremely satisfied.

Qurrrr!
… Aaaaa… !

Regal’s hounds are driven away.

To the north, to the north.

No hunters, no hounds, no game.

There was only waste and the person who disposed of it.

– 2 –

“Communication with the tracking party has been completely cut off…”

“Um… Is that so…”

Regal’s brow furrowed.

Solve it soon

“Huuuuu… Somehow, I thought it was too easy, but I didn’t expect to counterattack like this.”

“Because of your lack of confidence,”

“No, no.”

Regal blocks Luxardo’s self-blame.

Regal was not foolish enough to blame him even in the face of force majeure.

“They have a history of annihilating a large army of over 100,000 with just a handful of them. If such a vile guy is suffering one-sidedly, there was a need to make it clear at least once. There’s no way you’ll suffer without being prepared, right?”

“I have no face…”

“No. I’ve been overly optimistic, seeing only the situation going too smoothly. Looking back now, I think it’s because they manipulated us psychologically.”

“It is so even when the conviction judges.”

Silence falls over the area.

It is because others who watched their conversation also found it difficult to hide their bewilderment at the sudden and rapid change in the situation.

Match.

Regal lightly clapped her hands.

Everyone’s eyes turn to him.

“Everyone, wake up, don’t get buried in self-reproach.”

He shows a relaxed appearance as if nothing is wrong.

It was probably because there was still a lot of fat to write, so there was no need to shrink in frustration.

“According to the last communication, it seems that our forces suffered great damage from being swept away by the torrent due to the trap they prepared.

“That’s right…”

“But even if they had sent a special combat agent together, the situation wouldn’t have changed much. Even if they had gone together, it would have been only to reduce the damage a little by opening a way for the water to drain, or to rescue a very small number of the main troops. This time Surely we ate one.”

An accusation forms on Regal’s lips.

It was bitter, but plain.

“But can’t it just end like this?”

“It is so!”

Luxardo nods his head in response.

Following him, the commanders who were with him also nodded their heads.

“I haven’t completely thrown my hand yet, and I haven’t been cornered into an irreversible single shot!”

“Of course. The emperor is alive like this, and his troops are coming up one after another. So it’s just his turn to make another move, it’s not time to fold the board.”

Sparks fly from the commanders’ eyes.

Motivation is revived.

Fraud rises

The atmosphere begins to turn around in a short speech alluding to chess.

“So, then, what do you think we should do from now on? You can start by saying your opinion.”

Regal gives someone other than Luxardo a say.

It wasn’t my intention to knock out Luxardo.

Unlike Luxardo, it was because they judged that the stagnation of others was more serious.

It was intended to highlight that the situation was not so hopeless by giving them the opportunity to find a solution themselves.

Receiving a sudden designation from Regal,

“Cow, sosin-eun,”

Gulp.

The commander couldn’t hide his bewilderment.

But within

Chuck!

Stand up from your seat and pay your respects to Regal.

It must have been because he immediately realized his intentions.

“It is an infinite honor to give the right to speak, Your Majesty!”

“Won, flattery.”

Seed profit.

Regal smiles with satisfaction.

Confident that he saw right through her intentions, Regal smiled contentedly.

Regal nods lightly, instructing him to continue his remarks.

“First of all, we need to wait for the survivors to contact us and reorganize the troops to be dispatched! Also, as his means of transportation does not stop at simply climbing trees,”

He expresses his opinion

Regal listened to that enough and nodded his head.

Turn your eyes and look at someone else.

“Do you have any further suggestions?”

“Yes, Your Majesty! We need to assemble additional siege engines right now! Since he has retreated to the far north, I have determined that there is no way to stop the siege engines from advancing north in the future! Deploy siege engines to the rear of our forces. So, in order to prevent a situation like this,”

He expresses his opinion and clearly presents the basis for it.

Regal’s eyes light up.

“Hoh. That’s a good point.”

“Hwang Gong!”

Chuck!

He repays Regal’s praise with the example of the God of War.

After Regal answered it again, she turned to another.

“Next. Do you have a different opinion?”

“That’s right! By using the remaining wastes, we must reduce the sacrifice of our troops! As soon as the allies concentrated, he counterattacked in a large scale,”

Another Lee also supplements his opinion.

A smile forms on Luxardo’s lips as well.

While planning future operations, his role diminishes and his contribution disappears.

But it doesn’t matter.

For what mattered to him was only the eternal glory of the regal, his own emperor.

“That’s right. That’s good. When planning a strategy, your opinion will also be reflected.”

“Hwang Gong-ha, Your Majesty!”

Regal’s question circled the entire command center.

Someone offered a special opinion and insisted on introducing a new plan.

In particular, those who did not have new opinions verified the validity of the opinions of those who spoke earlier.

That is why there is not a single person who has not offered an opinion.

“Any other opinions?”

“…”

Count to six

No other answer is heard.

“No one, Your Majesty.”

Someone replies

Regal responds with a soft smile.

“Very well. If you have any new opinions, feel free to present them. You deserve it, so we’ve put you here at command center. Got it?”

“Insect!”

Chuck!
Wow!

Everyone stamped their feet and raised the example of the god of war to Regal.

Regal accepts it with a nod.

In general, it could have been seen as an extremely arrogant attitude, but now it is interpreted as an expression of confidence.

That must be his charisma.

“Luxardo.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Based on the opinions gathered, you will direct the operation.”

“It is an honor, Your Majesty.”

Swoop.
Chuck.

Luxardo bowed deeply.

The signal flare signaling a counterattack is fired once again.

– 3 –

“You’ve worked hard, honey.”

Squeak.
Castings castings.

Margarita caresses José’s shoulder.

You can feel the tight muscles.

Since his body was hard in the first place, it was hard to feel a big difference from usual.

But it was true that he was tired.

It was because he used this ability without rest while flying to the southern tip of the continent immediately after leaving the northern unexplored land.

Even while sleeping, he was extremely exhausted as he poured his powers to make the airship glide.

Swoop.
Tup.

Jose places his hand on the back of hers.

But he doesn’t dissuade her.

It was because her feelings of concern for herself were conveyed, and she felt as if her fatigue was relieved a little.

To be honest, it felt good.

“No. Because my sister made this airship well, I’m much less tired than when I moved alone. Besides, I finished the move in one go. If I had moved one by one, I would have been much more exhausted. Even two people I couldn’t even move it, and I would still be crossing the continent.”

“Still, if I was traveling barefoot, I would have been able to rest properly in the middle.”

“Haha. It would have taken more time. And even if I had moved naked, I would not have been able to rest properly because I was anxious. It wasn’t like I couldn’t rest even if I traveled by airship. “

“That’s true, but…”

Margarita couldn’t argue further.

She didn’t tell anyone else, not even José, but she was well aware that Monohorn and Ada were going through several crises.

However, there was no way to actually help Monohorn and Ada if I let everyone know and make them tremble with anxiety.

Because of that, she deliberately hid the truth from everyone.

Occasionally Ur Mama came to visit her, noticing through her status window that Mono Horn was hurting her.

Each time, Margarita comforted Urmama, reminding her of Ada’s existence.

She and she begged to keep quiet.

It was a somewhat cold-hearted decision, but it was a way to prevent everyone from going wild to go back to the north.

But,

“My love.”

“Yes yes…?”

“Isn’t your brother safe?”

“…”

Jose noticed it long ago.

Also, she knew her heart, so she just didn’t question or insist on it until she arrived.

Whoa oh oh!

Jose puts a curtain of breeze around them.

It emits this ability at the highest level, making it impossible for even Estrus to hear their conversation.

“Now that we’ve arrived, can you tell us more about your sister’s situation? I need to know that so we can adjust the return schedule.”

“Yes…”

Tears form in Margarita’s eyes.

Seeing that, José’s heart sank inwardly, but he calmly listened to her words.