228. Defensive battle (1)
“The ice base is dangerous!”
The group was dumbfounded by Seongjin’s unexpected words.
Haven’t you finally defeated your enemy and can take a breather? Why suddenly?
However, the party could never listen to the prince’s words in vain. Wasn’t Prince Mores the one who warned in advance of the Glacher Troll’s attack, which no one expected?
Above all, the prince, who always had a sullen expression on his face, is rarely showing signs of great agitation.
“We must quickly inform the Ice Base of the additional dangers of the Glature Trolls!”
“What do you mean by other dangers?”
Seongjin tilted his head to one side as if embarrassed by Masain’s question. In his eyes, the blurry text on the information window appears particularly clearly.
〚If the separation location is not specified by the user, the location of the object is randomly assigned within the ice.〛
If this is used as he expected.
“…I’ll show it to you first.”
Seongjin said that and looked around the entire ice wall.
Perhaps, if this were a normal world, a small map would have emerged where one could select the location of the ice monster.
However, in the original dimension of Delcross, what moves objects in the normal world is the user’s strong will or strong thoughts.
So wouldn’t positioning somehow work that way too?
‘Somehow, I think it will work like this… … !’
Trying to think of a specific location where he wanted Shaved Ice No. 2 to separate, Seongjin thoughtfully moved the scroll of the window.
〚Object 2 is fused to ice. Do you want to separate the object?〛
〚Temperature scroll: Activity (ice separation) ——- Sleep (ice fusion)〛
OK.
Cuckoo cuckoo.
Suddenly, with a loud noise, the entire fortress began to shake violently.
“What is this?”
Sir Hans let out a scream that was like a scream and fell to the ground. He was living a peaceful final year, but what he experienced on this day made him seem almost 10 years older.
“Look over there.”
With the prince’s words as a signal, an amazing sight soon unfolded before the eyes of the group.
Suddenly, large chunks of ice separated from the inside entrance of the ice wall, which was intact, and began to be pushed outward.
Kurrrrrr.
Large chunks of ice were pushed outward endlessly, forming a large tunnel, like a tunnel.
And then they seem to roll in one place and come together, creating the shape of a gigantic giant towering toward the sky!
“……!”
Eventually, inside the fortress, where the tremors had subsided, a Glacher troll that had never been seen before stood proudly.
And at the end of the ice wall, which has been dug out as deeply as the volume of the giant ice monster, a large hollow ice cavity is revealed. This was the very space where Seongjin hurriedly evacuated the soldiers.
“You? What is this…?”
Orden, who was digging an entrance with his sword inside, looked outside with a bewildered expression as his vision suddenly became brighter.
“…Unbelievable…….”
The meaning of the prince’s demonstration was very clear. The faces of the group members who realized this immediately turned white.
“Yes. If even one Glacher Troll touches the ice wall, the ice wall will no longer be a complete fence.”
Seongjin put a wedge in their guess.
He was confident that he would pass through the shaved ice and rush into the territory without paying any attention to the ice wall blocking his path.
If only we could come up with a clear image like now and carry out careful manipulation to support it.
Of course, based on what I’ve dealt with earlier, I don’t think the enemies are capable of such delicate manipulation.
‘But even if the location is not selected and random separation is done in a crude way, the results do not change.’
Glature trolls that are fused to the ice wall can create large holes in the ice wall, depending on where they re-separate.
If we continue to repeat fusion and separation like that, the ice wall may one day become sloppy in its internal structure and collapse all at once.
On the other hand, on this side, without completely destroying the ice wall, there would be no way to fuse and attack the hiding guys.
No matter how you manage to defeat them, about 2,000 Lycan Slopes will attack the border where the ice wall has disappeared.
There is no doubt that we will inevitably lose.
“That’s impossible! Until now, I’ve never known something like that was possible for a Glacher Troll…!”
“Well, that’s probably because no one has attempted to directly control this guy yet.”
Seongjin added, holding up the ice heart in his hand.
“Besides, there’s no telling how many more items like this they have.”
“…….”
A moment of silence passed between them in the face of the overwhelming reality.
“…It may already be too late. First, I will report this to the ice base.”
When Sir Oscar spoke in a trembling voice, Seongjin nodded.
“Yeah. That would be a good idea.”
And Seongjin was lost in thought, touching his ice heart.
Even though there are Dekaron Knights and Wolf Knights, it would probably cause great chaos if the Glacher Trolls start rampaging inside the fortress.
Did the Margrave hear his warning in time? In that case, he might at least be able to quickly retreat his troops to his territory and engage in a defensive battle from there… … .
Masain, who was looking at him closely, opened his mouth in a low voice.
“…You want to go to the ice wall base to provide support.”
“Yes?”
Seongjin, slightly surprised, shook his head.
“Oh, no! I’m not that thoughtless either. Old Vincent and Lord Ilma are there, right? Anyone can see that the situation is better than here, right?”
“It looks like the base is in danger, so I want to go anyway, but I guess you’re worried that Sir Maria and I will have to leave the fortress following you.”
“hmm…….”
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It was as he said. Because there are only two people here who are higher level knights or higher.
Even so, it is a canyon fortress where most of the troops have escaped, and if even these two are absent, it will surely collapse in the next air attack.
So Seongjin… … .
“You’re not thinking of sending just those Vinces there, are you?”
omg! Sir Masain, is he a ghost?
As Seongjin’s eyes widened, Masain’s face hardened.
“I thought that would be the case. After helping you for so long, I think I now know to some extent what you are thinking.”
“…….”
“I don’t know much about the principles of how that stolen object works. Still, this one thing seems certain. If you send those things far away and it becomes difficult to control them, won’t you try to cling to them, even if it means completely putting aside your own body like before? ?”
Seongjin was stung by the request and quietly averted his gaze.
It was true that I wondered if it would be possible to control it from a distance without looking, if only I could feel a sense of unity with the shaved ice like before.
‘The ice wall base seems unstable… … .’
However, Seongjin also had some awareness of how much he had worried Sir Martha.
“Whew….”
However, Masain, who was slowly showing his sinister energy, touched his forehead and let out a long sigh.
“Take Lord Valerie with you, sir.”
“…uh?”
“He is the spokesperson for the Heresy Tribunal, so even if you openly manipulate this wrongdoing, the church will not take responsibility for it.”
Lord Masaine?
Seongjin blinked at those unbelievable words, but Sir Valerie quietly joined in from the side.
“Hey? So, the two of you from earlier, since when have I been the spokesperson for the Heresy Tribunal…”
“Besides, just because Sir Valerie is missing, there won’t be any major vacuum in our strength.”
“…No, Lord Masaine?”
The red-haired Inquisitor, who had suddenly been branded as a knight with meaningless power, raised his hand in protest, but no one paid attention.
“And it would be a good idea to take the archduke with you as well. How could an outsider suddenly appear riding a demonic beast and easily believe that he is an ally? He will also be needed later to join and communicate with the people at the Ice Wall Base.”
Orden, who had barely escaped from being trapped in an ice cave, approached with a puzzled look on his face.
“Well, what are you saying now…?”
noisy. On the topic of Orden.
Your opinion doesn’t matter now.
“We will remain in the fortress with the Wolf Knights, sir. So don’t worry about the fortress.”
“…….”
“As long as we keep the Glacher Trolls at bay, this fortress will be safe forever. No matter how many Lycanslopes come, we won’t be able to easily get over this ice wall.”
I thought he would be stubborn and say he would follow me wherever he goes.
Seongjin didn’t know what to say to this man who seemed so determined. Her embarrassment, gratitude, and guilt all flood in at the same time, tightening her chest.
Masain smiled calmly, looking at Seongjin’s complicated expression.
“Then you won’t have to completely abandon yourself like before again.”
“……!”
Wow.
Regrets of conscience pierced my heart like a dagger.
* * *
[Keuuuu… … .]
The alien demon king groaned and tried to hold on to his fading presence.
However, from the body that was split diagonally, almost as if it had been cut in half, what little black magic energy was left was pouring out in vain.
If this continues, it is only a matter of time before the soul disappears completely.
‘This is the end of this body? ‘Am I, who has dominated and fused countless dimensions for so many years?’
This is a truly vain result, considering that we ran with such confidence.
When he raised his head with a somewhat sorrowful feeling, what was looking down at him were extremely indifferent silver eyes.
Just by looking at him, the Demon King felt like he was suffocating from the enormous pressure radiating from him.
‘… ‘Is that really just an agent of God?’
I flew away with a light heart because I was a human and proudly pretended to be the king of the dimension.
But what he encountered was something more alien than anything else in the world.
Although he is the only human among the kings, he appears more inhuman than any other king. Although he is one step away from cause and effect, he is also deeply involved in cause and effect.
okay. Just like the distant ancient gods who were in chaos did.
‘How can something like this exist!’
Shouldn’t humans be allowed to do that? No, something like this shouldn’t exist in this world!
While the Demon King was screaming inwardly, Seonghwang suddenly raised his head, glanced somewhere, and said.
[I guess I have to end it soon. Another idiot driven by nonsense is coming here.]
okay. It’s nonsense.
The idle demon lords who fell for that nice-sounding trick are probably rushing here to avoid losing the lead.
[…] Please let me go.]
The alien demon king, who was carefully assessing the current situation, opened his mouth with a nervous expression.
[Let’s make a deal! If you send me back safely like this, I will take revenge on those who encouraged me to invade this place! Doesn’t that help you too?]
[Were you encouraged?]
[okay! It was a certain high-ranking demon lord who led me here. He tricked many people besides me! Isn’t this clearly a ploy aimed at you and your dimension?!]
Then Seonghwang, who had been looking down at him for a moment, tilted his head to one side. Very puzzled.
[…] This is truly unknown. The person who personally oversees the life and death of all things in one dimension is completely unaware of the cause and effect that is connected to him.]
Apart from the expressionless face like a stone statue, the voice is somewhat sad.
[Was this dimension really the target of that high-ranking demon lord? Did the various demon lords he tempted really head here?]
[…] … ?]
[How do they usually look at your dimension, and have they given you the order of coming here?]
[…] … !]
… no way.
Looking down at the extremely pale and tired Demon King, Seongwang spoke calmly.
[You say you were drawn to a scent carried by the wind, but you don’t know where the wind actually came from. Well, is it worth it? The intention is cleverly hidden in many stages.]
[I am… … !]
[So you die here. Even if you return from here anyway, the only thing that will greet you will be beasts that will tear your flesh apart.]
With that said, finally.
Suddenly.
The long, white-light Auror blade cruelly cut the Demon King’s head in half.
The guy who couldn’t even say his last words began to slowly blur with his eyes wide open.
Pusssss.
The last remaining insignificant magical energy was scattered fleetingly between the gaps in the dimension.
It’s going to be a long day.
Seonghwang sighed and gathered the salmon.
After defeating a guy who came at me to complete a hidden quest, this time he was such an idiot that he ran towards me without knowing that my house was being robbed.
Everyone is invading this place at odd times and for their own reasons, but even so, Seonghwang knows full well where this wind originated.
‘And then… … .’
Before pulling into another space, Seonghwang quietly closed his eyes. This is to check on the children who were keeping his eyes on him during the moment of free time.
Seonghwang, who had been concentrating for a moment, suddenly let out a deep sigh.
‘… ‘Son!’
For some reason, I had been feeling uneasy earlier, as my mischievous son had just crossed a dangerous line.
-You knew. Wasn’t this all foreseen from the beginning?
The old man warned me like that.
What can I do? Ever since I decided to be with that child, every moment has been like walking a very precarious tightrope.
-Ugh! Glacher trolls attack!
-Do not attack! It’s an ally!
-It will pass like this, so everyone get out of the way! If you do it wrong, you might get stepped on!
Moreover, the child was currently doing something else strange.
Thump thump thump.
He was sitting on top of an ice monster that was charging at random, and was wreaking havoc on the territory’s boundaries.
As always, everything the child does is a mess.
‘But son. I know that you will overcome the hardships that come your way in life.’
If so, that is enough.
Seonghwang slowly opened his eyes and aimed the salmon at the next approaching opponent.
fantasy,
