Episode 247
EPISODE.124
Due to the appearance of a dragon that suddenly appeared, various rumors were spreading inside the military camp.
Starting with the story that a long-lost dragon species has made a new appearance, to rumors that the dragon’s form is related to new magic.
It is natural that various perspectives and questions are directed at Russell.
However, Russell, who was actually the person involved in the rumor, did not even give any response to it and just smiled bitterly.
‘I want to give you an answer, but I don’t know anything.’
But one thing was certain: something had changed inside Russell since that day.
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Of course, I have not yet realized what the change is.
Russell cleared his throat lightly as he noticed that the staff’s gaze was somehow strange.
“Hmm.”
He continued speaking as if changing the topic.
“Then, let’s start a meeting to discuss the future.”
They crossed the border of the empire by occupying Triben Fortress.
Considering that the empire’s counterattack would be formidable, a strategy had to be established in advance.
“I will say something first.”
It was Baron Donovan, the eldest member, who spoke on behalf of the staff.
“Based on the trends of the war that have occurred so far and the movements of the imperial army as reported in intelligence, the possibility of a large-scale revolution does not seem very high at present.”
As he spoke, he moved the small flag models placed on the map around.
There are about 500 troops per flag.
First, red flags signifying the imperial army began to be widely deployed along the border in a linear form.
“One way would be to concentrate our strength and break through in one place, but if we go deep into their center, there is a high probability that their rear end will be surrounded. so… … .”
Next, the blue flag moved back and forth as if in response.
“I think it would be better to distribute and deploy troops in this way. majesty.”
“hmm… … .”
Russell’s eyes quickly scanned the map.
A military arrangement suitable for a battle in which the enemy spreads out widely and conquers the metallurgical land, rather than advancing all at once and trampling on the enemy’s capital.
If the country was small, the former would be much more efficient.
‘But if the opponent is the Empire, this method is definitely much better.’
When Russell nodded, he smiled once and continued speaking.
“Also, there is something I would like to ask of His Highness.”
“Is there something else you would like to request?”
“yes.”
He then took out a not-so-thick folder from his pocket and held it out in front of Russell.
“Your Majesty the Grand Duke, I would like you to move with the detachment.”
When I open the first page, I see red dots painted here and there on the map of the empire.
“This… … .”
“This is where the imperial army’s logistics are located. “If His Highness leads a special force to neutralize these places, there will be problems with their supply.”
Stable and smooth supply is one of the basics of war.
It was clear that if he could be cut off, the discipline of the imperial army would also be greatly shaken.
Of course, it seemed like there was more to this operation.
“It’s not just about raiding logistics, it could also instill anxiety in the enemy.”
Most of the places where logistics are located are deep within the empire. If a separate unit was used to move around there, the imperial army would have to go into war with the anxiety that the enemy might come out from behind at any time.
Baron Donovan said, his eyes shining.
“yes. That is the reason why I asked His Majesty for a separate unit… … .”
A skilled person who can infiltrate enemy lines without anyone noticing, and who is also able to return alive even if he enters the middle of enemy lines.
“At the back, I compiled a separate list of people who could be with Your Majesty.”
After hearing the Baron’s words, Russell inadvertently turned the document to the next page.
The number of people on the list written on the rolled up paper is about a dozen.
Among them, one name at the top caught Russell’s eye.
─War Mage of Flame Tower, Hubert Maximal.
It was a name that was extremely familiar to him.
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A few days later, before rear support units arrived.
There was a group of people taking advantage of the early morning darkness to escape the military camp. They all wore nothing special gray colored robes all over their bodies.
Hwioo-.
The wind that blew made the robe that the young man at the front of them flip up lightly.
Between the flowing black hair and the unwavering eyes, a red light emanated from the pupils.
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In the middle of the night, in thick darkness.
Inside the empire’s territory, a cliff that cuts vertically.
A group of people were walking up the cliff.
A sense of balance that treats a steep cliff as no different from flat land.
It is the height of magic that can be displayed by controlling the balance using the blowing wind and magic thread and disrupting part of gravity.
What was surprising was that all of those climbing the cliff were doing it without difficulty.
It has to be that way.
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Their identity was not anyone else, but a detachment of Endymion’s wizards led by Russell.
Isn’t the weakest among the ten members of the 4th Circle a wizard with sufficient capabilities to do his job?
As he was advancing off the cliff at such a high speed, the man with the monocle opened his mouth.
“Your Majesty… … .”
“I’m on a mission, but you can talk comfortably.”
Hubert complained and nodded at those words.
“It’s been a long time since I went on a mission with a priest.”
“This is the first time since the founding of Kiyel Kingdom… … “That was already a few years ago.”
“It’s Kiyel… … .”
Hubert’s eyes naturally sank deeply as he recalled that time.
“Several years have passed, but not much has changed since then… … .”
“… … ?”
“Even before I left on that mission, I thought I could be a support to the priest.”
Even though they were in the same 5th circle, he had far more experience and experience.
However, if you check the details of the mission at the time, it was Russell, not you, who was the support.
Of course, unlike himself, who was injured and tried to escape, Russell even fought against one of the superhumans almost on equal footing.
Even now, several years later, it’s still the same.
‘The priest has reached the level of superhumanity, but I am almost at a standstill… … .’
I wouldn’t say it was a setback since he was in the 6th circle, but compared to Russell’s growth, it was no different from stopping.
Of course, that didn’t mean I was jealous or envious of Russell.
However, I just felt frustrated with myself.
Did he understand Hubert’s feelings?
Russell opened his mouth.
“You may not know it, but the death penalty has always been a strong support for me.”
A low but clear voice.
Even as the altitude increased and the harsh wind blew, Russell’s voice reached Hubert’s ears.
A voice that doesn’t even waver one bit.
“… … ?”
“If you weren’t here, I would have been kicked out of the academy a long time ago.”
No, even if I hadn’t been kicked out, I might have walked out on my own.
The time he spent at the academy was so harsh for him, who didn’t even have the slightest talent before returning.
However, the burden of family revival was on his shoulders, so he just gritted his teeth and clung to it.
It was Hubert’s guidance that helped me get through those years.
“The death penalty is also a gift to me.”
“is it… … .”
Hubert, who had been talking for a while, smiled faintly.
A death sentence and a gift at the same time.
It was a strange relationship, but I was able to feel Russell’s sincerity in it.
It was then.
chuck-.
Russell, who was the first to climb to the top of the cliff, looked down on the other side and said:
“I can see it.”
As the saying goes.
The terrain was created by steep cliffs surrounding the valley in the form of a canyon, and the imperial army’s logistics base could be vaguely seen through the thick darkness.
A base without any torches or lights on.
What kind of logistics base are you trying to protect like that? … Contrary to what someone had muttered, Hubert and Russell’s eyes flashed like hawks.
A magic that allows you to see clearly even through the darkness.
Hawk-Eye.
“There was a reason you didn’t turn on the lights.”
“There is light for corpses that have already died, but it will be like mana.”
Surprisingly, what was guarding the logistics base was a swarming number of undead.
Since they were not people who used sight to find enemies, there was no need for torches.
“The way out is inside a narrow canyon, so I’m going to pour fire magic right now… … ?”
Russell stopped Hubert.
The eyes, still shining like a hawk, looked down at the bottom of the canyon and spoke.
“Still, as much as it is war… … “Shouldn’t you take care of what you need?”
Capture and plunder. Moreover, if the ones guarding the supplies were undead, they wouldn’t have the slightest remorse.
Since most of them are high-ranking wizards, most of them will be able to use subspace.
‘You can just keep the stolen items there for now. And if you repeat this, it will definitely be… … .’
As Russell finished his thoughts, the corners of his mouth slightly furrowed.
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Puseok-.
The bones that had piled up were broken as I stepped forward.
These are the remains of the undead that were clattering just moments ago.
Puseok, puseok-.
The piles of white bones created an eerie atmosphere, like a tomb of bones, and in the meantime, Hubert muttered.
“This is already the fourth logistics trip.”
By opening sub-space, they were taking supplies of the imperial army lying around.
“With just the supplies we have captured so far, we can feed and clothe several divisions for a month.”
As can be seen from those words, this was the fourth time that a separate unit led by Russell attacked the imperial army’s logistics.
The amount of loot obtained in the process was beyond imagination.
The amount was so large that it made me worry about whether I should join the main force due to the lack of space inside the subspace.
“The question is, how long will the imperial army suffer from this tactic?”
“I guess so.”
The attack had already been repeated four times.
If they weren’t stupid, the imperial army would have prepared something.
It was that moment.
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… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … Ouch!
“—?!”
Russell, who was sweeping his spear into subspace, paused without realizing it.
‘Just now… … .’
A very faint sound heard in the wind.
‘It’s like pulling a taut string… … ?!’
Immediately after, I felt the hair on my entire body stand up, and the entire sky was filled with magical power.
It started to swirl as if it were creating a storm.
Gooooooooo!
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In the darkness of the forest, quite far away from that place.
A man whose entire body was covered in a long robe looked up at the wildly turbulent sky and pondered.
“I will kill you on the spot. Those scum-like Endymions… … .”
Ahhhhh, piing────.
The moment the empty protest that had been pulled to its fullest left his hand.
────────Quaaaaa!
A huge storm poured down from the sky like a bunch.
『Heavenly Palace, Boreas』
The divine device known as the Storm Bow that never goes astray unleashed its divine power without hesitation.
Quaaaaa!
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