‘The hour has arrived. Press forward with the pikes and annihilate them all at once.’
At this point, a third of the monsters were already gone. Even the dangerous throwing unit was destroyed.
“What about the dragoons?”
‘There is no need to use them now. The ogres on top of the hill have been driven away. Move the heavy cavalry towards the enemy main force, and finish off the remaining monsters.”
The two-thousand knights had taken very little damage. Most had left the battlefield with minor wounds or the loss of their horses. On the other hand, there were a hundred ogre bodies on the hill. And they were not moving.
“Captain, take those who are able, and join the others in wiping out the main enemy force.”
‘Understood. Would five hundred be enough? I want to leave the others to protect the supply convoy in the back.’
“That is fine.”
Yasuharu watched the dwindling number of monsters on the screen. And then he closed the window and brought up the image of Lindle Village.
“Mr. Vengras. How are things over there?”
‘The village Hero left this morning. I was told that I can leave the rest to you…’
“Yes.”
He brought up another window and watched the figure walking through the forest. After confirming the direction, he closed the window.
“Continue turning the place into a fortress and train the soldiers. I will give you further orders later.”
‘…My apologies. But I have one question.’
“What is it?”
‘What do you mean to do with him now?’
“I don’t know.”
That was the answer. His role was to ordeal with strategy and give out orders. But the Seer had only given him vague orders about this matter. Though, it was clear that he felt it was important.
‘As twisted as the path was, he is a Hero who worked hard for the people here. I would hope that his treatment from here is less cruel…’
“I have not heard anything about it. That is all. If you have opinions, then you should tell the Seer directly.”
‘…No. I would never doubt the plans of a god. Please forget I said anything.’
“I will. Now, continue as you were.”
Vengras’s expression on the screen remained conflicted. Yasuharu switched the screen and checked the village’s status and the progress of the facilities and soldiers.
(Enemy forces have decreased by 40%.)
The message popped up, and he looked at the battlefield. The monsters were already starting to run away. But those near the front were still holding their ground and fighting. Until the general died, their morale would not fall completely.
“I will send out the dragoons. If this takes any more time, then we will be wasting resources.”
‘Very well. The enemy is tougher than expected.’
Yasuharu’s finger slid across the battlefield. The images on the screen changed, and the bodies of the monsters piled up.
And then, they appeared from the forest.
The knights who signaled the end of the battle.
—
The air was filled with the smell of blood and the flesh of beasts.
Both up ahead and in the back, the numerous bodies of monsters scattered over the floor like a thick carpet.
Shetoo’s arms were numb after hanging on so tightly. He was so tired that he was forgetting why he was even there.
“Don’t back down! Continue running!”
Even Berganda’s mighty roar felt like it was weakening.
As for the spear-wielding goblins around them, they all had wounds. And they were not light wounds either.
‘Sheto! The riders are coming from the right side!’
“Right! Knights coming!”
“Knights from the right side! Raise your spears and prepare!”
The army of knights seemed to charge without end. And the number of monsters continued to decrease.
The weapons they wielded were not spears, but thick blades that curved.
“General! If this continues, we will all be slaughtered!”
“If you have time to talk, then run! The footsoldiers will not be able to keep up with us!”