The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 147
Battle of the Capital (2)
I muttered indifferently as I watched the meteors falling over the heads of my enemies.
“There’s one thing I’ve been wondering since I was asked to restore ancient magic.”
Ancient magic that was highly developed.
So, just how far did they go in creating these limitations?
And how much of it can be restored in Esteban?
… … In that sense, that was the answer and first achievement that Matapju gave me.
“Is it really so… that even comets in space are caught and guided to this continent?”
The force of the elements pulling each other together guided even what existed in the space beyond here.
Looking at that brilliant yet destructive halo, I feel like the effort was not in vain.
At that moment, Matapju, who had suddenly torn through the space and approached, bowed his head and said.
“The ancient records discovered in the land of the barbarians were of great help.”
“I see.”
The wizards there broke various taboos to prove that their beliefs were right.
Not only inhumane experiments, but also magic that is forbidden to mankind.
He studied anything without exception in order to uncover the secrets of magical power.
And the study of Meteor Swarms, which they studied, was also one of the most taboos that ancient wizards were most wary of.
“It is said that it was originally a magic to observe celestial bodies beyond the universe.”
“That’s interesting.”
Because in the history of war, it has transformed into the magic of mass slaughter.
“And the artificial sun is also working well as planned.”
“I see. It seems so. Good work.”
Also, ironically, the artificial sun they created became the greatest medium for practicing forbidden magic.
With the skill he developed while studying the ‘Grail of Abundance’ received from the Holy Empire, he was able to successfully perform this miracle by maximizing the magical power of the sun that descended here.
“However, due to the time constraints, we were unable to restore everything. Furthermore, the artificial sun is under a lot of stress, so it will likely be unusable for some time. I apologize.”
“It doesn’t matter.”
I picked up Elvern leisurely and stood up from my seat.
Considering the time since I started my research, it was natural that it was not perfect.
Couldn’t you have thought of that too?
But look, at least for now.
What utility will that bring?
What meaning will it have for them!
Tick tock-
The clock hands are ticking.
Tick tock-
A meteor is falling.
Tick tock-
And then, when the second hand moved again.
Phew! Phew!
Kwakwakwakwakwakwang!!
A thunderous noise shook the heavens and the earth, and a huge flash of light occurred.
Tsk tsk tsk!
“Ugh!”
“Soo, bow down!”
The vibration felt throughout my entire body seemed to represent its power as it approached, easily tearing at the ground, and after shaking the stone walls on this side, it seemed to stop for a bit.
But the aftermath was so great that the soldiers hiding behind the wall fell over in shock.
So much so that the distance that had already existed was now insignificant.
“Mom, is everyone okay?!”
I was told to crouch low in preparation for the blast, but I never imagined that it would be this powerful.
While the knights hurriedly cleaned up the interior, they watched the situation outside as the dust clouds cleared.
“Oh, my God!”
“Look over there!”
……disaster.
What was revealed after a long time could not be explained in words like that.
The rebels were so shocked that no one moved, and some of them disappeared from the world without leaving a trace.
However, my head, which had been looking down at it calmly, just nodded indifferently.
“The dead ones are, like, half… ….”
If things were as recorded, it wouldn’t have been strange if they all disappeared, but for now, this is the limit…
Because the coordination is still immature, we are unable to attack their forces head-on.
So, while it may be a power that makes some people doubt their own eyes, to me it was just a satisfactory level of satisfaction.
Sling-
“Thank you for your hard work. Rest until your mana recovers.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Now that I’ve sent them my regards with a surprise gift, it’s time for my real war to begin.
“I will make you realize who you dared to raise your swords against.”
Finally, it was the moment when the name of the Sword King would be engraved in this time zone.
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“… … .”
How should I describe this situation unfolding before my eyes?
The carefree arrogance was no longer there. Only the eyes were wide open, shocked at the tragedy that had been revealed.
“Is this… really something that can be made by human hands?”
It wasn’t a frontal hit. It just narrowly missed and hit the side.
Yet, within the influence of that huge crater, nothing existed anymore.
Literally annihilated.
The army he had proudly boasted of was reduced by more than half in an instant.
Of course, even among those who were outside the influence of that shock, there was not a single place that was left untouched.
The ground was turned upside down and the troops were in such disarray that it was difficult to collect them.
What was most serious was the fact that deserters were increasingly terrified.
It was chaos.
“This, this profit… …!”
Should we be thankful that the meteor didn’t hit the command center?
The duke, who came to his senses first, raised his trembling hands.
Then he grabbed the wizard by the collar and dragged him down, sitting on the floor urinating.
“You, you… … You explain. What on earth did that guy do?”
“Ugh… … I, I don’t know… … .”
“If you, a wizard, don’t know that, then who does!”
Kwajik!
“Ugh!”
The duke’s boots crushed and trampled the wizard’s face.
The floor was soaked with blood, which had spurted out and turned into a mess.
Still, the Duke’s anger did not subside.
“If you had noticed the enemy’s actions, you would have had enough time to withdraw your forces! But why are you just standing there stupidly and wasting that precious time?”
“Oh… I’m sorry.”
“You’re a magician who spends a lot of money, but you can’t even do your job!”
“Ha, but how can I… … use the magic of the Archmage?”
The wizard hurriedly tried to get up, making excuses.
No, it wasn’t an excuse.
Not only would it be impossible to know that it was ancient magic.
In the first place, there was no way that a mere magician like him could read the actions of the great wizard.
But it was only a moment before sparks flew from the duke’s eyes.
“… … Oh, so you’re saying that you’re useless because there’s an archmage in the enemy camp?”
“Go, Your Majesty?”
“If you will so express your purpose, I will make it as useful as possible for you.”
“Wh, what the heck… … Ugh!”
Crunch!
Thud-thud-
The peacock’s merciless blade passed through the wizard’s neck.
And the blood that poured out like a waterfall was drawn over the peacock’s body.
It was a very sad end for a wizard who had devoted himself to training under the Duke for a long time.
Swish-
The Duke picked up the fallen wizard’s head and shouted with bloodshot eyes.
“Knights of each unit, reorganize your ranks and prepare for battle! Any rascals who dare to leave the battlefield may be killed!”
“Yes, I will follow your orders!”
“Go, Your Majesty’s order has been given! Move!”
……example.
The best way to deal with chaos is to wield more fear in the crowd.
There was no back for him in the first place. No matter what happened, he could not be destroyed.
The sight of him giving orders while covered in blood was truly cruel.
Bam-!
The peacock finally threw his useless head to the floor.
He looked at Count Balmons coldly.
“Time was not on our side from the beginning.”
“… … Yes.”
“Common sense would suggest that if this much power had been used, further activity would be impossible.”
okay.
The Archmage, who was their only card, will no longer be a threat on this battlefield.
then…….
“We must approach the walls, no matter how difficult it may be, no matter how many troops we sacrifice.”
“All right.”
“I’ll finish him off before his mana recovers.”
There was no longer any room for the first time.
There was no time to retreat or regroup, so we had to end it here.
“… … I will definitely repay this humiliation.”
The peacock’s two eyes flashing over the battlefield were now nothing but evil and madness.
* * *
The enemies began to advance towards the walls.
“They’re coming!”
“To the location!”
Tadadadot!
My body froze for a moment at the unbelievable scene.
As the full-scale battle began, the soldiers who had been hiding under the walls to prepare for the impact quickly ran up the walls.
There was a resolute belief in those unwavering eyes.
“The rebel forces have already been reduced by half!”
“Do not be afraid! Behind us are His Highness the Invincible Prince and the Archmage!”
An overwhelming sight, the likes of which no one has ever seen before.
The scene they witnessed gave them that much confidence in victory.
The soldiers who had moved to the location immediately followed the knights’ orders.
“Archers, shoot arrows!”
“Target the guys carrying ladders first!”
“insect!”
Phew pew pew!
Arrows that decorate the sky like pieces of fallen meteors.
It was a very strange order, considering that there was still quite a distance between them and the enemy.
but,
Pufufufu!
“Whoa?!”
“Huh!”
Bam!
“Ugh… …! How can you… … from such a far distance?”
Nevertheless, the arrow hit its target accurately.
The rebel archers who were measuring the distance to protect the ladder were confused.
The secret was in the bows they used.
“This is what those dwarves made… …!”
“I never thought an arrow could reach that far.”
Since it was the first time that the dwarven product was supplied to soldiers, the soldiers were amazed by its remarkable performance.
After experiencing the dwarven system for myself, which I had only heard about, I was able to clearly see the difference.
An arrow that continues to fly thanks to him.
Many soldiers fell, but they never stopped. No, they couldn’t.
“T, run away… … Keuuuuk!”
“The one who retreats will be the first to be cut down! The only way to survive is to charge! Clear the way!”
Because they were pushed into the limbs in the name of fear and coercion.
“Soldiers nearby, raise your ladders!”
“If we just get to the wall, it’s like a victory for us!”
The giant ladders were led by others and advanced again, and the fallen soldiers were no longer visible, hidden by the appearance of the rearguard.
Move forward.
Step on your comrade’s corpse and move forward again.
The soldiers who had been shooting arrows were disgusted by the sight, but they did not take their hands off the demonstration.
Meanwhile, the enemies continued to approach little by little, until they were finally close enough to reach the castle walls.
That was the moment.
“The enemies are scattering!”
“… … What?!”
The troops that had been approaching as if they were going to break down the wall changed their formation as if they were surrounding the enemy, tearing left and right.
To be exact, they did not surround the city, but instead evacuated all troops in the direction of the city gate.
From the beginning, it seemed as if they had no intention of breaking through the gate, and were only targeting the walls on both sides.
The knights who were commanding looked puzzled.
“What, what is it?”
“You’re not aiming for the castle gate?”
The siege warfare was structured so that the defending side had an overwhelming advantage over the defending side with its defensive means in the form of walls.
As long as you have that advantage, you can defend effectively even with a small force.
So, the most basic strategy for the besieging side is to simultaneously attack the walls and gates to capture the defensive line.
But they completely abandoned the gate and chose only the walls.
Even though they clearly had the numerical advantage, it was difficult to say that they were concentrating their forces.
It was a strategy that was chosen for no apparent reason.
“Since there’s an archmage here, have you given up on destroying the gate?”
The already large number of troops were now spread out. This meant that we had to respond as well.
I had a feeling that he was trying to stop me, but I couldn’t help it.
The veteran knights waved their hands and gave urgent orders.
“Soldiers guarding the gate, leave only the bare minimum number of troops and climb up the wall!”
“It seems that they intend to cause confusion and focus on a mass offensive! Everyone, be alert and hold the walls until His Highness the First Prince, the Commander-in-Chief, gives instructions!”
“There is no need for that.”
“… … Huh!”
“… … !”
At that moment, someone approached from behind the busily moving knights.
That unique, leisurely yet cool voice.
The knights flinched involuntarily, then looked back and slowly parted their lips.
“… …Your Highness the Prince.”
“It is an order. Stay in your place.”
“That, that… … .”
Alone.
The man who walked without anyone’s assistance… …soon passed the knights and spoke.
“There’s no need to get caught up in their ridiculous strategies.”
“……ah.”
The knights nodded their heads, blankly watching the back of the first prince as he walked toward the castle gate.
At least in this situation, I felt like I had to do it that way.
“Because only the weak can use tricks.”
* * *
As soon as the ladder was hit, the soldiers climbed up it in a panic as if they had fallen into hell.
It’s like moving blindly, risking your life, as if you have no choice.
Someone appeared behind the peacock as he gazed at the view of the castle walls.
“Your Majesty, the time has come.”
“… … .”
The peacock turned his gaze slightly and looked at the man.
… …Arnold, First Commander of the Royal Knights.
The brilliant silver armor that protected the royal family was no more.
There are only those in power who have joined the rebellion for the sole purpose of their own desires.
The peacock spoke, fingering the flare in his pocket.
“Ready.”
“The troops stationed to block the gate will gradually disperse. When the signal is given, the knights inside will move to occupy the area, and the knights hiding among the soldiers will quickly approach and open a path inside.”
“okay.”
The purpose of ignoring the gate was to divert attention.
It makes them let their guard down by making it look like they are not targeting that place, and it allows the knights to clear out the scattered enemies at a speed that makes it impossible for them to react.
Perhaps, for them, it would be no different from getting their instep struck by an axe they had thoroughly trusted.
“Then there’s no need to waste time. Let’s get started.”
“yes.”
Swish-
The peacock lifted the object in his hand without even looking at it.
Over the head. And, as promised, so that it faces the sky.
The moment that trigger is pulled will be the moment when we get one step closer to the great undertaking.
“… … The history of the royal family ends today.”
And he will be the only savior who can save Esteban from the tyrant.
Kirik.
… … Click-
Phiuuuuuung!
“… … Huh?”
“… … !”
The sound of flares rising was a particularly alien noise even in the midst of a breathless battlefield.
Is that why?
Not only the soldiers who were measuring the bowstring, but even those who were climbing the ladder turned their heads and looked there for a moment.
Right, standing under the flare, with the corners of his mouth turned up… … to Duke William.
“Okay, open it.”
And bring him the glory of the throne that was promised to him.
That’s why he came here, even at the risk of harming his ‘people’.
The hand of the duke holding the signal flare began to slide down, and the gate finally began to open.
slowly.
Just like it was decided from the beginning.
“hmm?”
But something strange happened.
“… … What is that?”
The First Order, which should have been visible inside the gate, was nowhere to be seen, and only one man was standing there.
A man in black attire and carrying a strange turquoise colored sword, unbecoming of a battlefield.
The duke’s face distorted like that of a demon as he finally confirmed the identity of the familiar silhouette.
“… … 1st Prince.”
In the place where the Royal Guard Knights should be, only one stands proudly.
