The Regressed Mercenary’s Machinations Chapter 326

Episode 326: It’s not easy even if you know it. (2)

Choaack!

Belinda spoke in a weary tone, impaling Greggs who was rushing towards her.

“Your Majesty, can we go to the fortress?”

“Well, don’t worry. You can definitely go. The odds have increased a lot thanks to the two of you coming. Oh, of course I could have gone alone, but it’s true that it’s easier with the two of you coming.”

Belinda’s temper rose sharply at Giselle’s innocent answer.

“What the heck! Why are you always so confident! You can’t even move forward properly right now!”

Both he and Gillian felt considerably weaker. Greg seemed to have grown even stronger than before. There seemed to be no way out.

Still, Giselle smiled and swung her sword.

“Let’s try a little harder. There’s not much time left, right?”

“I’m out of strength! We haven’t been able to make any progress since a while ago! I’ll somehow make a way, so you go first!”

“No, we’ve come this far. Fiote will help you.”

“What did you say?”

Belinda forgot to swing her dagger at the sudden question and asked again. Gillian was so surprised that he took a deep breath.

Fiote is a priest. He is probably still taking care of the wounded. He does not have the skills or ability to come here and help in battle.

But Giselle still smiled and said.

“In times like these, try to trust your own side. They’re not called saints for nothing. Oh, a saint?”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The small talk couldn’t continue any longer. The three of them gritted their teeth and fought the Grex. Now, their stamina was so low that they couldn’t even breathe carelessly.

There were ten priests in the fortress, excluding Piote.

These priests were the ones who followed the army of investment victims in the last war, but were captured by Giselle and were unable to return.

Jiselle sent a letter to Porisco and received a temporary posting order.

Those who were inevitably dragged to the Demon Forest were diligently using their divine powers to support the soldiers from behind.

Fiote, who was running around busily with them, saw the knights preparing to go to battle.

‘I have to help you.’

Although he has been receiving combat training from Giselle, it has not been of much help in direct fighting.

Fiote looked around the battlefield again.

“Don’t back down! If you back down, it’s over!”

“Push it away quickly! Drop the one who’s stuck!”

“The lord is coming! Hurry up and cover!”

Everyone was fighting like crazy. It was dizzying to see the enormous number of monsters rushing at them.

He had never seen such a slaughter scene before. His stomach churned as if he was going to vomit.

Still, I couldn’t turn away. Fighting evil things was also a mission given by the goddess. The scriptures defined monsters as alien beings in the world.

The wizards still had stern expressions on their faces and were not leaving their seats. Judging from the fact that they weren’t using magic, it seemed like they were preparing something.

And Piote realized that this was something that only the lord could use.

As he looked around, he saw Alfoy lying down and panting.

‘… … He’s not dead yet.’

Fiote shook his head violently, startled by the thought that occurred to him unintentionally.

A priest who serves God holds a personal grudge! Although he was a mean man, Fiote decided to forgive him and closed his eyes, taking a deep breath.

‘Goddess… … .’

After receiving the revelation, Piote’s body underwent an unknown change. The flow of divine power became smoother, and the more he used it, the faster the amount of divine power increased.

At first, I was confused, but soon I realized that it was a blessing from the goddess, and that I must have a responsibility for gaining this power.

Divine power began to boil within Piote’s body.

Wooooow!

He himself does not know much about war. He is ignorant of when and how to fight.

But the lord is isolated, the wizards are waiting for their chance, and the knights are trying to make a way.

Before starting the operation, the lord called him aside and spoke.

– In fact, this operation is very dangerous. The kidnapping team may not arrive in time. That’s when I need your strength.

– Me? What should I do?

― There will come a time when the kidnapping squad or the fortress’s forces will be in danger. That’s when you will need to help. When I’m not around, you will need to make your own decisions.

– I, I don’t know how to do that. Please tell me when and how to do it.

At those words, Giselle shook her head.

― I don’t know when that will be. The situation on the battlefield keeps changing. But you’ll get a feel for it. If you watch the flow of the battle, you’ll know when to use your strength.

He realized that this was the moment the lord had spoken of. It was right to exert force now.

As Piote closed his eyes and stretched his hands toward the sky, a brilliant light began to emanate from both of his hands.

And from his mouth flowed verses from the scriptures in a beautiful voice.

[Behold, you shall be strengthened in the strength of the goddess. Put on the full armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wicked.]

Phaaaat!

The bright light began to spread out in all directions. The light spread so widely that it encompassed the entire area around the fortress.

[And the Goddess said, I have given you authority to trample them underfoot and to overcome all the power of the enemy; no one will harm you.]

“Goddess… … please protect them.”

The moment Fiote opened his closed eyes.

Wow!

The spreading light suddenly disappeared, leaving behind only a dazzling flash.

And right after the light disappeared.

“Wow, whoa! What is this!”

“I’m so full of energy!”

“The wounds are all healed!”

The soldiers in the midst of the battle realized their condition and let out cries of horror.

My whole body was filled with strength. Minor injuries were healed in an instant. Even the wounded soldiers who had been moved to the rear and were lying down suddenly stood up.

Being full of energy didn’t just mean that I had regained my physical strength.

Phew!

“What? Why is this happening?”

The soldier who had thrust his spear into Greg’s head as he jumped up was surprised when he stabbed himself.

For a moment, the soldier thought he had become a sword master, because with one swipe of his spear, Greggs’ head was shattered so easily.

This phenomenon happened to everyone in the fortress. The spears the soldiers were swinging became stronger, and the arrows became so powerful that they could pierce several enemies at a time.

Not only that, a soft light was emanating from everyone’s bodies.

“Keeeeeek!”

Kaang!

“……?”

The soldier who was hit by Greggs’ claws that had climbed up to the top of the fence looked bewildered.

It would be normal for flesh to be torn by those powerful claws that can even dig into the ground. There were already several soldiers who were seriously injured by the same attack.

However, Greg’s attack was blocked by the light emanating from the soldier’s body. The soldier was not injured at all.

“Ugh, hahahaha!”

The soldier laughed loudly and blew Greggs head off with his spear. This made a difference. Those many Greggs were no longer scary at all.

Since there was so much power there, it was only natural that the attack speed would be faster.

Puppupupupupupup!

“Keeeeeek!”

The soldiers, who had gained confidence, swung their spears madly without caring for their own bodies. The arrows covered the battlefield much faster than before.

At first they were puzzled, but soon they realized who had performed this miracle.

“The saint has performed another miracle!”

“The Goddess watches over us!”

“Whaaaaaah! Kill them all!”

The morale of the soldiers rose to an incredible level.

Fiote stumbled, laughing at the sight. Blood was gushing from his nose, but he didn’t care.

“Okay… … . Now we can save the lord.”

Fiote, who had been muttering to himself, closed his eyes and collapsed.

There is no way that he would be fine after using such enormous strength. Fiote had really used up all his strength, leaving him without even the strength to protect himself.

And the priests dispatched by Juana who were watching this trembled.

“What… what is this…?”

“How can a low-ranking priest have this kind of power… … .”

“So, the rumors, are they really true?”

They had also heard the rumor that Piote was a saint. Of course, the priests who knew that Piote was a man laughed at the rumor and ignored it.

I just thought that some northern country bumpkins were getting in touch with the divine and were being overly polite.

Even though they were captured by Jiselle and forced to work in various places, they were highly respected by the worms.

But now that I look back, it wasn’t a power that could be dismissed as mere rumor.

“Look, I have to report… … .”

“Hey, should I believe you? I don’t think I will.”

“I don’t know…….”

The power that Fiote showed was not something that a normal priest could use. They had never seen a saint before, but it would have to be at least that level to be able to display such power.

The priests had complicated expressions on their faces. They were jealous and at the same time frustrated that a low-ranking priest they had always ignored had gained such power.

‘No matter how unfair the divine power is… … isn’t it too unfair?!’

While the priests were suffering from stomachaches, the miraculous power displayed by Piote changed the situation on the battlefield for a moment.

“Keeeeeek!”

The momentum of the Greggs’ advance has died down. There are more people dying than filling the empty space.

And Kaoru did not miss that brief moment.

“Now is the time.”

The knights were already ready to charge. They hesitated for a moment, surprised by Fiote’s power, but thanks to that, the situation improved.

The knights’ bodies were also flowing with the light of divine power. So they concentrated all of their mana, even the ones that were supposed to be used for defense, on their legs.

“let’s go!”

Kaor and 400 knights jumped down from the fortress.

The charge of the Fenris Knights cuts through thousands of soldiers in formation.

Although there was no word, a power of mana stronger than that exploded from their legs.

Kwaaaaang!

“Keeeeeek!”

There was nothing that could stop them as they ran with their greatswords. The Grex’s bodies burst apart as soon as they ran.

The knights did not look around. They only ran, piercing through the red wall blocking their way.

On the other hand, the situation of the three people was similar to that of those in the fortress.

Jiselle smiled, her eyes shining even redder.

“You see? I knew Fiote could do it.”

Belinda and Gillian also laughed and gripped their weapons tightly.

“As expected, the young master had everything planned out.”

“I will lead the way, my lord.”

The three people’s stamina had already returned to its peak. Although their mana had not been restored, they felt more powerful than before.

The attacks of the Grexes are not able to harm Belinda and Gillian. All they have to do is run forward.

“Okay, let’s go. This power won’t last long either.”

Kwaaaaang!

Jiselle swung her sword and broke through the wall of Grex again. The other two now ran forward, ignoring their defenses.

By concentrating all our efforts on the attack, the sluggish breakthrough was made again.

Kagagagagagagak!

“Keeeeeek!”

As if surrounding the Grex from the front and back, the knights led by Kaor and Giselle’s party advanced toward each other.

The Grexes in between were torn apart as if their bodies were being torn apart. There was no way for the likes of Grex to stop the knights’ charge, which was brimming with power.

Even though the empty positions were filled with new Grexes in droves, the knights and Giselle’s party were able to move forward steadily thanks to the support pouring in from above the fortress.

And finally, the knights and Giselle met.

Kwaaaaang!

Jiselle laughed wickedly as she blew away the Grex blocking her way.

“I told you guys to guard the fort.”

Kaor and the knights laughed and chattered.

“We are like the lord and don’t listen well.”

“Yeah, but thanks to that we can get there faster. Let’s go!”

Giselle, Gillian, and Kaor took the lead. The knights followed. Belinda hid in the middle and said.

“Ugh, I’m tired. I guess I should rest now.”

Kwaaaaaaaang!

The Knights of Fenris led by Giselle boast a powerful breakthrough power that is no exaggeration to say the best in the kingdom.

They displayed tremendous power befitting the skills and reputation they had built up over time.

The Greggs were helplessly torn apart without even being able to stick properly.

The active attacks from the fortress also made it easier for Giselle and the knights to break through.

“Prevent any approach from the rear!”

From above the fortress, Galvarik shouted directions. The catapults were repositioned according to his shout.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Dozens of stones flew out at once, concentrating their attacks on the Grexes chasing the knights. At the same time, arrows rained down from the watchtowers built in the fortress on both sides of the knights.

Thanks to that, Giselle and the knights were able to arrive safely in front of the fortress.

Then a thunderous roar rang out from the fortress.

“The lord has come!”

“Just try a little harder!”

“Waaaaaaaaaah!”

Giselle and the knights climbed up to the fortress amid cheers from the soldiers. Thanks to the ropes that had been laid down in advance, they were able to climb up easily with just a few running steps.

A blood-covered Giselle shouted as she cut off the neck of Gregg, who was following her.

“Anyone left behind?”

“doesn’t exist!”

The knights shouted loudly and went out to help the soldiers.

When Giselle returned, the morale of the soldiers was greatly boosted.

But the number of Grex was still large. Even after fighting and fighting, the red tidal wave that shook the forest and the ground was not yet over.

The protection that Fiote had provided seemed to have lost its power, as the light emanating from the soldiers’ bodies flickered faintly.

Now it was time to show off the ultimate attack that he had prepared.

“Vanessa!”

As Giselle shouted, Vanessa, who had been conserving her strength until now, stepped forward.

Wooooow!

At the same time, an enormous magical force began to press down on the area around the fortress.