00554 The beginning of the storm. ————————————————– ———————-=
Wow!
Aaaaaaaaaaaah!
A terrible scream rang out from the vicinity of the camp. And not just once, but twice in a row. The clan lords who participated in the meeting, including me, immediately stopped the meeting and ran to the scene. However, when we arrived at the scene, there was a buzz of users who had rushed ahead.
The situation was already over. The monster is not visible as it may have run away before the users arrived. Only the large amount of blood sprinkled on the ground tells us what happened here.
“As for the users in charge of this border… . maybe… .”
“Shit!”
A man burst into anger by stomping hard on the floor. He was one of those who ran with me. Seeing that he was clenching his fists and shaking, it seems that the users who were hit were probably subordinate clan members. Or maybe just an acquaintance.
“shit! “How on earth did this happen?”
“now. God Skykeeper Lord. Pin it. “I understand how you feel, but there are many eyes.”
“Damn it. Do I look calm now? My subordinates were attacked and killed… !”
“ah. There’s nothing we can do about it right now. “I don’t have any information, so what should I do?”
It was definitely literal. You can’t know anything just by looking at the scene. The only thing that can be guessed is that the monsters attacked users guarding the outskirts, and quickly retreated after achieving their goal.
Users with a bit of savvy will probably be able to guess a little more here. The monster has a strong tendency to attack, to the point where it considers the user prey, but it also has enough intelligence to suppress that tendency.
God Skykeeper Lord continued to rage, and the voices of users trying to stop him gradually began to rise. Everyone gathered around is looking at the scene with awkward faces. In some ways, it could be said to be a natural reaction, but considering the current situation, it was not a very good action.
… I don’t think today’s meeting will continue any longer anyway.
After examining the scene for a moment, I turned my back and headed toward the tent without any hesitation. I need to get some sleep so I can function properly tomorrow.
And the next day.
The sky was so clear and sunny that I thought what happened overnight was a lie.
As soon as morning came, I washed my face briefly and quickly got ready to leave. And when we left the fruitless morning meeting, most of the campground had already been cleared. Users had also completed preparations for departure according to their respective units.
“It’s 10 minutes before departure. “Everyone, please complete the final inspection.”
As I moved to the front and warmed up and spoke, Jin Su-hyeon, who looked a little gloomy, came striding towards me.
“older brother. “Did anything important come up during this meeting?”
Then, not only Jin Su-hyun but all the clan members felt the attention of everyone else. I stretched as hard as I could and shook my head.
“no. not really?”
“We didn’t even mention the monster?”
“It came out, but it wasn’t much different from yesterday. Just thinking of users as prey and having high intelligence?”
“… okay.”
Jin Su-hyeon slumped his shoulders. And with his loud sigh he turned away, nodding his head helplessly. I quietly looked at that figure and then quickly glanced at the entire expedition team.
“… … .”
Most of them have expressionless faces. Of course, it wasn’t very lively from the beginning, but now it felt quite subdued to the point where it could be considered gloomy.
But, it’s good. Considering the situation that has unfolded so far, this trend cannot be seen as unconditionally bad. Of course, it is still just a forming process, but little by little, the tone I want is slowly being created.
– Vanguard troops. depart.
Eventually, Han So-young gave instructions to start, so I stopped looking around and turned my head forward. As you look up, a mountain peak soaring high into the sky comes into view. I couldn’t overcome it yesterday, but I must overcome it today.
The march of the southern expeditionary force began in a slightly depressed atmosphere.
Time passed.
The depressed mood that started when I left the camp began to change when I climbed the mountain range. Just with tension.
Therefore, the marching speed naturally had to slow down. Part of it was because I was walking uphill, but my vigilance was definitely heightened because I didn’t know when and where monsters would come out.
However, as someone who knows the identity of the monster, I don’t think users will be able to defend themselves 100% no matter how careful they are.
Could it be called a trap of habit or habit?
The monsters that have now begun to appear are monsters on a different level from those of the Northern Continent. For example, it is impossible to detect its presence with even a moderate amount of magic power detection, etc.
Either way, we would have to prepare in a new way accordingly, but it was natural that we would be breached as we only defended ourselves the way we had done so far.
That’s not all. The geography of the area we were currently walking up to was also a big factor contributing to our confusion. The rough and bumpy uphill road and the lush forest that makes it difficult to determine the direction even limit visibility.
In other words, the monsters had the opportunity to make the most of an area that was almost like their home ground.
However, since you came here to attack anyway, this is something you have to take into account. I continued to climb the mountain, leading the expedition team that felt anxious at every moment.
The closer we got to the summit, the more dense the forest became, impeding the expedition’s path. As clouds and fog began to settle nearby, even I found myself tilting my head slightly.
There was about 100 meters left to the summit.
Suddenly, some kind of presence was detected through the detection of magic power.
“hmm?”
It was truly a sudden appearance. Hundreds of figures were approaching from left and right, stealthily, but at very high speed.
It is also very broad. At this level, not only the vanguard unit but also the center and rear were in danger.
An exhilarating sensation fills your entire body. She had no time to think any more.
“Enemies are coming from left and right! Everyone ready for battle!”
It was that moment.
Whirling! Whirling!
A sharp sound that seems to split the air is heard as soon as the words end.
For the first time, two tentacles flew in from left and right, aiming at me, who was in the lead. I reflexively pulled out my sword and simply struck it away, then quickly looked left and right.
And after 2 seconds. Cutting through the moment of silence, dozens of tentacles exploded out from the bushes. The monsters are attacking as soon as they reach range.
But I have no intention of being treated so easily, so I shouted without delay.
“Hangyeol!”
Hangyul was also very nervous from the moment he climbed the mountain range, so he responded right away.
“Aegis System!”
“Gem amplification!”
At the same time, Hanbyul’s response continued.
Eventually, just as the rain of tentacles was about to pour into the vanguard unit, a large regular hexagonal shield was created in the air. The moment a large amount of sparkling jewels were scattered, the shields quickly increased in number and covered the vanguard unit with a narrow margin.
Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-to-tap!
The tentacles that flew in with great momentum were all blocked by Hangyul’s shield. As if that wasn’t enough, it even flew back in the same direction it came from. I think it’s probably the effect of the unique ability, Reflection.
“Oh, oh oh oh!”
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
“I lived, I lived!”
The vanguard unit, which was almost thrown into chaos, must have checked the shield protecting them, but immediately regained its composure.
I gave additional instructions and changed formation as quickly as possible. Mercenaries take the lead, warriors take the left, and Jeoksim take the right. In the meantime, dozens more tentacles flew in, but the priests who came to their senses were able to block them without causing any damage by spreading their shields at random.
After blocking two attacks, I finally had time.
“Clan Lord. Please give me orders.”
“The archers wait just before firing. All wizards prepare earth magic. “For the rest, maintain the status quo.”
After quickly giving instructions to Shin Jae-ryong’s request, I held the sword tightly. And I frowned slightly.
Hundreds of people occupying the left and right sides soon began to move backwards as if gliding. As if there was nothing more to see in the vanguard unit. It was a really quick move.
“Preparations are complete. Do you fire?”
“no. “Wait a moment.”
First of all, I think I know how the monsters got in. I don’t know how, but they know that I can detect their presence and the type of magical energy I spread.
That’s why I didn’t aim from the front. It lurked far away on the left and right, and attacked us at high speed the moment we passed by. Even if they knew, they wouldn’t be able to respond.
… They said they knew we would pass by here today.
The monsters were still hidden.
While I was nervous, I slowly raised my hand with the intention of counterattacking in moderation.
It was then.
Suddenly, a huge explosion was heard from behind, and red lights suddenly began to fill the area.
I quickly looked away. Then, in the far rear, we could see red-hot flames starting to rise one by one.
I suddenly felt dazed. A fire magic was performed in a place where bushes sprouted everywhere?
“You idiots!”
A swear word suddenly came out.
“Clan Lord?”
“Wizards! “Use the magic you prepared towards the rear!”
“Yes, yes?”
“shit. This means using ground magic on the left and right bushes of the rear troops! And prepare water-based magic right away!”
I shouted with all my might in a voice full of magical power. The wizards of the vanguard unit looked at me in shock for a moment, but soon they began to turn to the rear one by one.
“───. ───. ───. Dig in the ground!”
“───. ───. ───. Earth Quake!”
“───. ───. ───. Ground of Fury!”
“───. ───. ───. Rock Blaster!”
The wizards who had finally achieved their spirit unleashed their magic.
Quarrrrrrrrr!
The ground is digging, shaking, cracking, and bursting. Then, a deafening roar shook my eardrums.
The effects were visible right away. The presence of those who had initially rushed to the rear, as well as those who were moving, suddenly began to become clear. Those who had been moving smoothly up to now were showing chaotic movements due to the sudden pouring of magic.
“Archers fire!”
Dozens of archers fired arrows at once. The rain of countless arrows fired along with the sharp sound of the blast disappeared into the flames that were starting to get stronger.
And after a while.
With a huge scream, their presence began to fade, and soon I could feel them quickly dispersing in all directions. Everyone stopped moving and started retreating.
Only after confirming that every single one of them had escaped, I sheathed my sword. All that remains is the fire that is voraciously devouring the surrounding forest.
“User Shin Jae-ryong. “Tell them to start evolving as soon as the water-based magic is ready.”
“All right.”
Shin Jae-ryong responded in a dazed voice. Maybe it’s because it happened so suddenly, but I still feel like I’m in a daze.
“Hangyeol. Hanbyeol. “You guys also stop canceling it.”
“Well, is that okay?”
The monsters ran away anyway. I quietly nodded my head.
Eventually, after confirming that several streams of water were spraying onto the flames, I moved to the rear. Even if I didn’t know anything else, I needed to know for sure who used fire magic. This was a matter of common sense, regardless of whether one knew information about the enemy or not.
however.
Just before I crossed over to the central unit, I had no choice but to stop walking. To be exact, at the point where the rear of the vanguard unit and the vanguard of the central unit diverge.
“Aaaah! “My arm, my arm!”
“Wow! “Wooow!”
The surroundings were complete chaos.
—————————= Review of the work ——————– ——-=
Let’s go right to the next episode.
fantasy,
