The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 204
Choices that determine fate (4)
Swish-!
“Huh?!”
“this!”
A dozen knights suddenly leapt onto the wall.
For a moment, confusion arose among Esteban’s soldiers.
But the Duke’s attention as he ran past them was completely focused elsewhere.
‘Where are you?’
The two eyes constantly follow the four directions.
The location occupied by the wizard is at the bottom of the castle wall.
If the movements they had shown and the wizard’s report were not wrong, there should have been priests of the Holy Empire there.
The key that will instantly change the structure of this boring siege!
‘… … It’s over there!’
The peacock’s dark eyes flashed.
In the barracks where his eyes landed, he felt a conflicting energy and the power that had strengthened his body.
Kookookookookook!
The moment he realized that, the duke’s body rushed forward at a faster speed than before.
“Die!”
Shhh, shhh!
The longsword was swung with lightning speed.
At the same time, an ominous crimson aura surged toward the barracks.
It didn’t matter who was guarding that place.
This one blow could obliterate anyone without leaving a trace.
Kwakwakwakwang!!
And the prediction came true.
The barracks where the priests of the Holy Empire were hiding had collapsed without a fight!
“That’s it! Now I’ve cut off their endurance… …!”
But it was a moment when I cried out in a voice full of joy.
The peacock felt a strange sensation and stood up straight. Then he looked back.
“……what.”
Before he knew it, he realized that the knights who had been following him had disappeared without a trace.
… … No, that was a mistake.
They were following him, though the Duke didn’t notice.
but.
“You guys… … why… … .”
A silent mouth and two eyes. And black blood seeping from a severed neck.
But they didn’t look like the knights he knew.
“Looking at that, it seems like the improvement of the pill has been completed.”
“… … !”
Whoosh-!
And at the soft voice he heard, the duke turned his head urgently.
“Our wizards will have more things to research.”
Towards the man leisurely wiping his blue-green sword, oblivious to the contaminated blood spattered on his face.
“… …Allen Esteban.”
Gulp.
Was it calmness or coolness? Cold sweat ran down the bridge of the Duke’s nose, who had regained his composure in an instant.
‘When did you cut down the knights… …!’
As long as we are human, there is something called presence, and movement inevitably leaves traces.
Moreover, even the invisible air leaves traces called wind.
But I didn’t feel any sign of him.
He literally killed the knights and came all the way to their backs without realizing it.
And the reason was simple.
‘… … an overwhelming difference in skill.’
It means that he is a strong person who has temporarily reached the realm of a sword master without realizing it.
It felt like all the common sense he knew was being challenged.
“You… … What on earth are you?”
That was the reason for the beads of sweat running down the peacock’s face.
Just because you can’t admit it, it means there’s only one possibility!
* * *
The easiest way to win a battle is to destroy the enemy’s command system, or even capture their leader.
This was because not only would the survival of the commander-in-chief have a major impact on the morale of the soldiers, but it also meant that if the commander-in-chief had already been captured, it would be difficult to turn the tide of the battle.
That is why it is not a normal choice for the leader to personally advance forward.
But even as Duke Luke leapt over the wall, the commander of the Magic Fleet was not flustered.
“Hehehe, it’s finally starting.”
Phew!
The heat of the battlefield lifted the robe that covered his face, revealing his face, which had been delegated as ‘commander’ by the Duke’s orders.
A familiar facial feature.
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He was the black magician who had been conversing with the duke inside the carriage.
Swish-
The warlock laughed, grabbing his fluttering hood.
“Ugh, this strong aura of death… … This is why I can’t end the battlefield.”
Their school has been thoroughly geared towards using fraud and fear as a force.
Since this was an impossible goal by common sense, it was inevitable that they would join the Federal Empire.
And this job gave me that much satisfaction.
“Now that we’ve confirmed that our leap has been properly activated… … it’s time to harvest. It’s always convenient.”
A smile as satisfying as the strength that builds up little by little.
The soldier in charge of the rear guard approached him.
“What would you like to do, wizard?”
“Well, the arrows won’t be flying anymore, right?”
“Yes.”
“good.”
It means that the dagger called the peacock is being used sufficiently.
So it was time for this side to take action as well.
The true nature of the Federal Empire’s magic flyers, which cause confusion and control.
“I must create more confusion. Gather the others. I will go to support the Duke!”
“All right.”
Of course, the purpose was self-evident. To absorb as much of this thick evil energy as possible while it was still fresh and raise one’s level.
Yes, he said he wanted to be a peacock, but it was a different dream.
Wooooow-!
The wizards who moved mana flew into the sky.
And as they approached beyond the wall, each of them began to use their magic.
“Put the pressure down!”
“Fireball!”
“Ugh!”
Chijijijijik-!
Kookookookook!
“It’s magic!”
Colorful magic spells that overturn the castle walls!
Although their ability to exert their power has diminished compared to the past, the true value of magicians who can control crowds is demonstrated in battlefields like this.
But what they failed to assume was that the chaos that had taken place internally would only last for a short time.
“Okay! Respond immediately!”
“Archers, aim for the wizard!”
“insect!”
Phew pew pew!
“Huh?!”
“How can they target this place!”
The original plan was for the invading knights to break the formation and for the duke to face the king.
Dealing with the priests was just a benefit that came out of the process.
But what is this?
The Duke’s knights were nowhere to be seen, and the soldiers showed no sign of panic.
Instead, it was the wizards who stepped into the mud.
“Everyone, cancel casting and deploy a shield!”
“Poem, shield!”
Woohoo!
Pufufufu!
“Kwaaaaak!”
“Shit!”
Fortunately, there were some wizards who managed to deploy a defensive barrier in time, but most of them were caught in the unexpected hail of arrows and fell to the ground.
Naturally, the chances of survival converged to 0%.
It was a high place to begin with, and there was no way it could be safe among the crowds of people below.
“Huh! What the hell is going on?”
The black magician disguised as the commander of the magic flyer hurriedly waved his hand.
“I don’t see any knights intruding inside! Everyone, stand back!”
First of all, I had to check my own safety.
but.
“Are you going to go back like this without any income?”
“What?! Who are you!”
“Hey, you can tell just by looking at my face.”
“… … You!”
“Your Majesty!”
At that moment, a man slowly walked out of the chaos.
It was George who was directing this whole situation.
And the armor of the knights following them glowed a bright red even in the murky dust.
“The Red Eagle Knights… …!”
The warlock gritted his teeth.
The fact that they are standing here leisurely, when they should be dealing with the invading knights, means that the knights’ raids have already ended.
Or, it means that there wasn’t a big enough commotion to make them move in the first place.
… … and I suspect it’s more likely to be both.
‘Damn it! The Duke got taken by those guys!’
I looked around in a hurry and saw that all the installed crossbows were aimed at the wizards.
They thought it was neutralized because the arrows didn’t fly, but they were preparing a trap without firing them on purpose.
It won’t be a big problem right now since you’re using defensive magic, but you’ll probably become their prey as soon as your magic power runs out.
‘But if I keep blocking the arrows like this, my magic power will run out faster than if I run away!’
Hoooooow-!
“Huh, Commander?”
The warlock flew backwards, releasing the power of his dark magic that he had hidden for camouflage.
However, the wizards who sensed the suspicious magic and movement were confused.
“omg!”
Phew pew pew!
Chaechaechaeng!
He didn’t have time to worry about blocking the flying arrows.
Of course, it was an opportunity for the warlock.
‘Damn it! It’s a shame, but there’s nothing I can do about it.’
They are common wizards and I am a black magician whose reputation is on the verge of extinction!
At least he had to survive with his limited force.
He moved under the pretense of making this variable known to the Emperor and their leaders.
“Thanks to you, I was able to find out their main weapon, so I will not forget your sacrifice.”
“W-W-Commander?!”
“It is an honor to be the cornerstone of our Federation Empire and our warlocks.”
“What is that… … !”
Woohoo!
It was the moment when concentrated magical power sprouted black wings.
“You can’t leave it like that.”
“… … !”
Hwaaaaah-!
Pure white light pouring in from all directions.
The hazy winter sky turned pure white in a sight that seemed as if an angel’s blessing was pouring down from the heavens.
At the same time, the warlock realized that his body was sinking.
“Oh, oh my god… … !”
The magic of negativity is suppressed by blessing.
In a field of vision that falls endlessly.
The last thing he saw was the hands of priests gathered around him.
“Allen Esteban… … !”
It was the bitter laughter of a man leisurely looking at the corpse of a peacock torn like a toy.
* * *
The long battle is over.
And in line with this.
As if they had been waiting, communications came in from the other two castles.
– I, Brom, the Fourth Knight Commander, greet you. Your Majesty, the siege has ended here as well.
“hmm.”
Of the three castles where sieges took place, not a single one was taken by them.
Moreover, there is nothing that can be called damage.
If it was natural, then it was natural.
-There are only about ten wizards that have been dealt with here.
“As expected, it’s a small number.”
-Yes. It seems to have been concentrated in one place, just as Your Majesty had expected.
We needed a magician to block the crossbows that they had, but since the Duke had brought all the magic flyers, they had no means of countering them.
Because the Duke thought that Esteban’s victory was entirely his own, he ended up accomplishing nothing.
“Thank you for your hard work. You should take care of it yourself like you are doing now.”
-I will obey your command.
Is it because a full-scale war has broken out with the Federal Empire, the target of my revenge?
Or maybe it’s because you now have feelings of trust in me.
Compared to before, Brom had definitely become more refined.
‘Either way is comfortable, so it’s good.’
Bam-
After I hung up the phone, I turned to George, who was yawning.
“With this, the Holy Empire must have also become aware of the warlock’s intervention.”
“It would be strange not to know since it was shown so blatantly.”
“How did the priests react?”
“Well, the reaction is obvious.”
George’s eyes, which had been blinking listlessly, widened.
“It’s burning animosity towards the Federal Empire. And it’s burning hot.”
To them, warlocks are absolute evils that must be destroyed.
Moreover, it goes without saying that it was against the Federal Empire, the enemy of their ‘Giena’.
“I hope to hear from you soon.”
I raised the corners of my mouth as I thought of the high priests of the Holy Empire who must be continuing their urgent meeting right now.
I don’t know what they think, but I guess we’ll have to figure out what needs to be figured out.
“I know the saintess will be busy with the unexpected commotion.”
