Chapter 417 – Inversion

Chapter 417 Reversal

“The enemy is broken and scattered!”

“Amitie’s guardian dragons have all fallen!
All five dragons!”

“A big win, inspiration!
Great victory!”

“Reduction!”

Aaaaa!

Although the casualties were numerous, morale was high.
The enemy troops, who had gathered on the riverside sand dunes and were fighting, surrendered one by one, completely fed up with the ballistic missiles returned to Stella’s Ojakgyo Bridge.

“Brother!
All enemies in the air fortress have been wiped out!”

“Old man, all the enemy knights and chariots resisting in the mud have died or surrendered!”

Good news.

“Good job.
Sooner or later, the war to defend the fatherland will come to an end!
It seems that the day when I can comfortably call you is just around the corner.
His Highness, the King, we must prepare for the triumphal ceremony!
Haha!”

“It’s overrated, Commander.
There are still enemies across the river, so don’t let your guard down.”

“You are too cautious.
It’s good to be careful!
Heh heh heh.”

No.
As long as Alberic’s corpse isn’t there, don’t let your guard down.
He’s not the kind of guy who will just walk away.

It was then.

Shuuuuu…

“It’s shelling!”

“It’s a catapult!
They’re shooting from across the river!”

“””?!?!”””

This!
Do you still have fighting spirit?!

“Get down!”

Bang! Bang! Kwajak!

“Huh… ?”

“What, what… ?”

What came flying was a wooden barrel.
A large wooden barrel for storing sake.
A barrel that exudes a fishy-smelling red liquid instead of alcohol.

“Eww…”

“What, what?”

“Commander!
You should come and see!”

Where the soldiers called and ran with Commander Rumika and Ezio.

“This, this… !”

Soldiers surrounding a broken wooden barrel.
What lies ahead…

“It’s a corpse… !”

What oozes out is blood.

“Is it a new type of execution… ?”

It seemed that some people had been shoved into wooden barrels and shot with catapults, with their hands and feet tied.
Without any accuracy, the bombardment seemed to be aimed at sending it just barely across the river.

Shuuuuu… Pop! Kwajak! Kwajijik!

A wooden barrel that continues to fly.
They flew in and out of the castle.

“What is this…”

Moment, saw
Black tentacles wriggling out from the mouth of the shredded corpse.

“Everybody get back!!!
It is the seed of the god of destruction!
It’s a tentacle monster!”

“Yes yes?!”

Chuhuaaaaa

Procrastinate.

“””!!!”””

Tentacles stretched out, gathered the pieces of the corpse, and connected the body in places.

Deed deed… !

It grows.

“Everyone back off!
Bring the incendiary bomb!”

“That, that… In the previous battle, most of the incendiary bombs were destroyed by detonation.
Almost all the catapults were destroyed…”

“Molotov cocktail?!
Oil?!”

“I’m sorry, but… They all caught fire, and most of them…”

“Damn it!
Fire mages, call the special magi!”

Late.

“Creek, Karak, Kuruk.”
“Help me, help me, help me.”

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a creepy sound.

Whoo-! Kwajik!

Arms with tentacles protruded and began to shred the soldiers.

“Kyaaaaa!!”

“Sah, save me!”

And it’s not just soldiers in the castle.
There were also a significant number of non-combatants, including maids of honor, court doctors and cooks, and those who escaped the palace together with Stella’s army, as well as families of nobles and knights.
Also, not all the people in the castle fled.
Refugees did depart.
However, most of the people who were born and raised here had nowhere else to go, so they stayed in the castle.
The people were frightened by the tentacle monster that appeared in the castle out of nowhere.

“Aww!!”

The city fell into confusion.

Monsters whose bodies were roughly joined together with black tentacles.

Coo kung! Kwaaang!

“Karruk, Karruk!”
“Help me, help me, help me.”

Running amok in the castle

“Here!”

“Get inside the building!”

The castle and fortresses are burning everywhere from the attack of helicopters.
Stella puts out the fires in a hurry, but tentacle monsters rampage where there is a small fire, causing the fire to grow.

Puff!

Roaring!

The detonated incendiary bombs and Molotov cocktails catch fire, and they are busy extinguishing them!

“Turn off the lights! Fire!
Where are the water wizards?!”

… Does not exist.
Because I sent them all to break the dam.

“Ugh, ugh!”

Kwajik!

Coo kung!

“Keruk, Kiruk, Kururuk.”
“Help me, help me, help me.”

Not even one of them is annoying, but tentacle monsters that seem to be in the triple digits run rampant in all directions.
Beings that have no answers through physical force.

Up

“Commander, what?!”

At the questions of the chiefs and lieutenants, Commander Ezio glanced at me and took command of the scene instead.
While he bought time, I had to come up with the ultimate solution.

“Ahhh!
Torrent of glaciers!”

Damn it!

Angela jumped here and there, but those fragments of the God of Destruction were not monsters at the level of ice magic.
Even if it is torn, pierced, and crushed, it can be regenerated.
Their weakness is only one, fire.

“Dynamite Cannon!”

Fuhuaaaaa!
Rurrrr

Even Rumika goes out and burns the tentacle monsters.
Two women who fought fierce battles many times.
Maintaining the Valkyrie Armor is also a bit difficult.

“Kubidov!”

Kururureung…

The red dragon, who had become almost tattered by the continuous fire of Hellfire missiles, barely got up.
Marianne, who needs to restore him, can’t even maintain the Valkyrie Armor due to her lack of magical power…

[Keuk… Does this body have no choice but to step out?
Like this
This is like Destiny of Destiny… !]

Fuhuaaaaagh!

Fortunately, Karamit’s acid breath was also quite effective.
Because the tentacles melted well even in acidic liquid.
Still, my hands are too short.

“Huh, huh.”

After being mobilized in a series of battles, Ludvik maintained a Phoenix Storm that burned 1,000 lives for the first time.
Of course I must be tired.
The other special judges are also tired of the long-term battle, and tentacle monsters with over 100 tentacles are rampaging both inside and outside the castle…
Suddenly the battle became a sweeping battle.

“Molotov cocktail, throw!”

Puff!

Chijik-!

“No?!”

Tentacle monsters that fall into the mud don’t catch fire because the wet mud sticks to their bodies.
My cunning strangles me,
Shit, the principle countermeasure is to safely remove it with fire arrows, shelling, or magic from a distance… !
No weapons, no space for that!

Uh?

For a moment.
I must have missed something… !

Whii-ik-!

I called my exclusive Royal Griffon with a whistle.

Flutter—!

Soaring.
Now I don’t even have the magic to maintain the wings of fire.
What you can see in the distance in the sky…

“Alberic… !”

The helicopter is running at a terrifying speed from the crash site.
What I’m missing is…

“Prismatic Dragon, where are you?”

Why didn’t I think of that?
Apparently, that special dragon was killed by a fusion special move with Angela.
A system message popped up, his level rose significantly thanks to him, and he even changed jobs.
But didn’t he come back alive and fight alongside Alberic?

“No way, just like in Nuvacane… !”

Tentacles protruding from the eyes.
The seed of the God of Destruction must have been planted, and it must have been encroached upon and regenerated!
If so, the 4 dragons that were knocked down by the ballistic missile bombardment will soon rise… !

Furthermore.

“Water wizards, assemble!
Make an ice bridge again!
Gather the wreckage!”

“Hugun, gather!
Enemies are in confusion!”

The enemies are trying to cross the river again by collecting pieces of the broken ice bridge and the wreckage of the floating pontoon bridge.
… Be sick

“If only Desdemona had come!”

It would have driven a wedge!
Be sick!
Strategically and tactically, it was a winning battle!
Shit, damn, damn, damn, damn… !

What can I do

“I will never forget this day.”

Woo woo woo… Flutter!

Percussion.

“Rumika!
Commander Ezio!
Stellar!
Duke Dupre!
Gather!”

A sad message to be delivered to those gathered in haste.

“I will retreat from now.”

“What?!”

Rumika is shocked.

“We obviously… I won… !”

Stella denies reality.

“That’s true…”

“I can’t help it.”

Commander Ezio and Duke Dupre, who smile bitterly and do not deny my words.

Kukkoom! Kwak!

“Kreuk, kereuk, kkiruk!”
“Let me try to save me!”

Everyone cowered at the sound of the roar and the voices of the monsters outside.
It seems everyone has a grasp on the situation now.

“Alberic created chaos by using the Seed of the God of Destruction.
I also raised the prismatic dragon I killed in the same way.
Soon five dragons will take over the skies again.
Although morale is low, Marquis John’s rear forces are trying to cross the river again.
At this rate, we cannot afford to defend castles and fortresses.”

“” “”…””””

Rumika and Stella are not easily convinced.
Of course.
It was a winning battle just a moment ago.
Who would understand this so easily?

Even if practitioners agree, a law that cannot be enforced without the approval of the final decision makers.
I had to convince

“Your Majesty.
Her Highness the Queen.
Take a look around.
The walls are broken, some of the gates are completely collapsed due to the collision with the floating forts, and there is no intact place in the fort’s fence.
The riverside bastions are all broken and captured, and our red dragons are almost half destroyed.
Alberic has only consumed his karma level, but his power reduction is not confirmed, so if he comes back, it will be difficult to stop.
With the two of you and the saintess’ defense, we must withdraw while the morale of our allies is still high.”

“… If we retreat right now, what about supplies?
The 100,000-strong army won’t have anything to eat or a place to sleep from tomorrow, right?”

Rumika struggled to speak.

“Your majesty.
I ordered it, and it was distributed and stored at each base leading to the Devil Castle.
Whenever I needed food, sleep, clothes, and weapons, I transported them and used them.”

Commander Ezio answered with a smile.
Also, this grandfather is a great nobleman.
Master of military support.

“If I had enough magic power, I would have it…”

“Stella, you need to save your magic now.
I think I should use it when it is more important.”

“If we retreat, what about the remaining people?
What about non-combatants?
I’m sure I’ll fall behind, but I can’t run fast against dragons and monsters.”

Rumika is also thinking a lot.
Reality.
Those left behind will surely die brutally, or be sent to a bioengineering lab to become experimental subjects.
Murder, robbery, rape, looting, arson, cannibalism…
There are so many things to do that it’s hard to count them.

“What do you want Your Majesty to do?”

“I’m curious about the true intentions of Duke Dupre when he said that?
I would love to hear your thoughts.”

In response to Rumica’s question, DuPré said while stroking his mustache.

“Sorry, we can’t take care of all of them.
There was already an opportunity to evacuate.
They were the ones who remained because of circumstances, so they must have been prepared to sacrifice.
The four heavenly kings, Desdymona, and the great aristocrats of the Demon King’s army will watch the situation and aim for His Majesty and Vice King.
If we lose our main force here, they’re right and they’ll come running.”

Sober analysis and answers.
Just as we were about to nod our heads.

“Now, wait a minute!
It’s off topic, but let me tell you something.”

Stella interrupted hastily.

“They are not my people, but if they are left behind, the prestige of Your Majesty and our army will suffer.
War is done by winning people’s hearts, collecting conscripts, and collecting taxes.
If you abandon your people here, the enemy will treat them cruelly, and the people will fear the enemy and not trust you.
How can we continue the war if each other only cares for himself?
It’s difficult, but take me with you, Your Majesty!
You will gain more than you lose!”

Duke Dupre cleared his throat and glared at Stella.
In the eyes of his maternal grandfather, he is still a childish grandson, a romantic who does not know reality.
He gave me a notice not to talk about other people’s business.
However, Stella did not lose and met his eyes.
This.

“Jim hears, I’m worried that you both give sound advice.
What do you think, Commander Ezio?”

“It is the role of this old man to do what His Majesty tells him to do and go where he wants to go, hee hee.”

‘I am just a soldier. Please don’t take responsibility, Your Majesty.’
At the moment when the wisdom of the elderly is needed… !
At times like this, the commander who condescends himself is a bit nasty.

But.
Here he is not the only royal official.
You don’t want to get involved in a discussion that might turn into a battle of emotions, right?

So Rumika’s eyes naturally look at me.

“What do you think of your father?”

Rumika welcomed me as her teacher when she was young and as her father when she grew up.
If it’s my words in the current situation, I’ll follow it unconditionally.
So it’s more burdensome…

What is it?
What to do
If it were Angie, if it was Marie, she would have followed Stella’s opinion for moral reasons.
Khan, Adolf and Ballack, would have supported Duke Dupre’s words for practical reasons.
What would Master say… ?

[Kamyuya, Kamyuya.]

[Yes, Master!]

Swipe.

Reminds me of a conversation I had with my old teacher.
She sat her blade on her lap, looked at her happily, and stroked her hair.
Nene Blanche.

[Did you see the motto written at the entrance of the training center?]

[Yes. It says ‘Apply and strongly.’!]

[What does strong mean?]

[It means having a healthy body, excellent magical power, abundant knowledge and wisdom.]

[You’re right!
He is also my disciple.]

Side!

Hehe…]

I was ashamed of my teacher’s light kiss and didn’t know where to turn.

[Befitting my disciple, rightly and strongly.
A strategist must see the world in a big frame.]

Yes, the big picture.
I am now the Vice King of the Demon King’s Army.
The body that will become the emperor in the future.

“Queen Stella is right.”

“You are also an idealist.”

“Honey… !”

Duke Dupre, who threw out a word, and Stella, who looked at me with watery eyes.

“The Demon King is a protector of the tribes before being a ruler.
Fulfill your responsibilities and be able to show off your dignity.
Then, even if you retreat, you can rise again.”

“Right…
Well, it was during the time of the Demon King of Beasts that the demonic berserkers in the highlands joined the demonic army.
Was it natural for demons to follow the demon king?
Decided.
Jim commands!
Escape everyone in the castle!
The people throw away all their livestock, food, and clothing, and only one bundle per person is allowed, so get them out quickly!”

“Yes.”

“I will accept it.”

Chuck!

“What will the Queen’s army do?”

“We boarded the same boat, but we have to go.”

Stella immediately agreed.
The duke, too, strokes his mustache and summons his lieutenant to give him instructions.
Gonna be busy now

I also poured out my words.

“Angie!”

“Yes.”

“Mobilize Royal Griffon Riders, lure those monsters to the southern riverside.
The Marquis is preparing for Doha.
Make it collide
Altitude retention is good.
Their jumping ability is beyond imagination.”

“Yes!”

Chuck!

“Ludvik.
Gather nearby special judges and clean up the monsters in the castle.
I’ll attach karamit.”

“Yes!”

“Zach.
Send a messenger to Adolf.
Establish an encampment in the hills to the west and build a defensive line.
When Stella comes, run back and ambush in the forest in the middle of the rear base.
The Beasts lack endurance, so let them go first.
Leave the middle army to Balak and the rearguard to Van Dark.”

“It’s four!”

Chuck!

“Stellar.
You hurry up and gather Master, Princess Anne, and non-combatants with Lord Devot.
It’s confusing, so when the road is clear, get out with the guards.”

“But… !”

“They are the ones I worry about the most because they are the slowest.
I believe that you will be able to evacuate well.”

“… Honey.”

“Huh?”

“Take care of yourself.
My body already… Decreased.”

“Know…
I’ll be there soon.”

***

“What are you doing?”

“You can’t see it, Marquis?
The dragon is being healed.”

‘I’m in treatment…
If resurrecting him as a monster is a cure, then it’s a cure.’

Alberic puts the seed of the God of Destruction into the jaws of the dragons whose limbs were fragmented in front of the Marquis.

“You did as I said.
Great
Now I’ll give you victory, so wait.”

“…”

“Come on, wake up!
Let’s go!”

“…”

Kreuk Kreuk Kreuk Kreuk!

Wriggling dragons.
The brain is stained with tentacles first, followed by torn wings and limbs.
Watching Alberic waving his arms excitedly in front of him, John Hubak secretly called for his lieutenant.

“Among the units remaining in the rear, who was the most stealthy and mobile unit?”

“This is the Law Guard.
After the death of High Priest Philip, he escaped and returned to stay in the rear.”

“Commander… Isn’t that Sister Agnes?”

“Yes.
She is the woman with the blindfold and the scythe.”

“Sister Agnes…
The combat power is superb.
She is a very stubborn, religious and blind woman.
He was Philip’s henchman.
You must be very vengeful?”

“That’s right.
She even rescued her queen during Queen Catherine’s rape, and captured her nemesis Angela Valentine during her palace recapture.
Most recently, he expelled the iron mask from the attempted assassination of Queen Catherine and pursued it to the end.
There is no one better suited than her to relentlessly pursue the Iron Mask.”

Marquis John thought as he brushed his gray hair.

‘I can’t hand over all the balls to Alberic like this.
The entire unit saw his performance, and he will be active in the future… I need a major.’

“Call her secretly.”

“Yes.”

Called behind the command tent, ordered secretly.

“Lead the Law Guards and set up an ambush here.
With your mobility, you will be able to cross the river and outrun the enemy.
The enemy will move here, … If you do this, you will fall into an ambush.
Can you cut his throat this time?”

When the Marquis asked, Agnes answered with a hard face.

“The chance to avenge the high priest has finally arrived.
The White Sun seems to be blessing me for giving me this opportunity.
Leave it to me.”

“You are truly trustworthy.
Please leave immediately.”

“All right.”

‘At las… !
It’s a chance to kill him!’

A nun in a gray nun wearing a gray eyepatch squeezed her long scythe.