The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 213
Prophecy (4)
“Marquis! They’re finally moving!”
“… … .”
Kook!
Marquis Vidor, who was inside the barracks, clenched his fists at the knight’s report.
The day of the final battle.
Finally, their offensive began in earnest.
“I’ll go and see for myself.”
“Yes, I understand. Follow me.”
As we went out to the castle wall following the knight’s instructions, we saw a thousand people approaching us through the crowd of troops that had gathered like a swarm of ants. They were all wearing robes.
“… … Wizards. Is that the magic leaflet they’re proud of?”
“Yes.”
Those approaching with their escorts were clearly wizards.
That number was pitiful compared to the two hundred thousand troops, but considering that all of them were magicians, it couldn’t help but be threatening.
Those wizards also seemed to know this fact, as they displayed an imposing air of aura.
But as an article looking at this, it was just funny.
“You’re completely unprepared.”
“Hmm.”
“The fact that they are approaching us so brazenly suggests that they still don’t know about Esteban’s crossbow.”
“It looks that way to me too.”
Perhaps the previous expeditionary force had succeeded in completely concealing the information.
The knight, who had been watching the situation for a while, lowered his voice and spoke secretly.
“We should be able to kill about a quarter of them now. Should we have the soldiers fire their machine crossbows?”
But the Marquis simply shook his head at that question.
“Don’t shoot the arrows, just let them do whatever they want.”
“Yes? But what they’re after is probably to break down the walls.”
“It’s okay.”
“Huh, one… … .”
No matter how strong the triple wall is, if one of them collapses, things will be unfavorable.
Especially if the number is small on Esteban’s side.
But the Marquis did not change his mind.
“If we’re going to reveal our weapons, we’d better move more efficiently.”
As if aiming for something else.
He was saying that a better prey than them would come!
Hooooooooooooooo!
“… … It’s starting.”
Kwakwakwakwakwang!
At that moment, the magicians’ attack struck the castle walls along with a sudden change in the atmosphere.
The flash of light from the explosion and the debris from the wall rising in an instant!
A strong vibration was felt from the moment of extraction.
Gurrrrung-!
“… … Whatever you want, do as you please.”
But even at that moment, the corners of the Marquis’ mouth did not go down.
Even though the sound of part of the wall collapsing could be heard.
one side.
Kwarrrrrrung-!
“It was a success.”
The duke looked at the castle walls at the soothing voice of the wizard.
Rising smoke.
The castle wall, which had been hit by the full force of the magic flyers, had collapsed in some parts. It was literally ‘torn off’.
“… … Even so, it’s amazing.”
One of the peacock’s eyes squinted slightly.
“Didn’t it collapse in one go even after receiving a full-scale attack from a squadron including a Guardian-class wizard?”
“The triple wall is a wall, but it seems like they put more effort into the hardness than expected.”
“… … .”
Could the Federal Empire build a wall like that?
Unfortunately, even the Galt Castle, which is worthy of the name of an iron fortress, probably wouldn’t be able to maintain its form if attacked with that kind of firepower.
‘… … Is the technological prowess of a mere foreign race really that great?’
As the duke’s thoughts grew longer, the wizard’s voice rang out again.
“One, if we focus our firepower on the direction where the damage is the greatest, it seems like we can quickly take it down.”
“How many times in the future?”
“It’s possible with just one or two attacks.”
“Once or twice… … I see.”
Then, with the remaining magic power, I should be able to destroy the two walls that follow as well.
The peacock nodded, his thoughts cleared.
“Tear down the wall.”
“All right.”
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As the order was passed on to the wizards, they once again moved their magic, and another attack was launched to bring down the walls.
Kwakwakwakwakwang!
The damage was greater than before, as clouds of gravel were thick there.
“again.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The peacock, who had been watching the scene, nodded again.
Then the explosive magic is triggered again!
Kwakwakwakwakwang!
“The wall must have fallen down now.”
“……good.”
So, the three concentrated firepower attacks brought down their walls… … .
“hmm?”
“Huh?!”
… … It should have been like that.
“Huh, why! Why are you still okay?!”
To my shock, the shape of the castle walls visible through the clouds of dust had not changed much from before.
The Duke growled lowly as he looked at the wizard who was expressing his bewilderment.
“What happened? I thought you said it would collapse after one or two more attacks?”
“Ah, no, that can’t be happening… … !”
Cold sweat ran down the wizard’s forehead.
‘It was clearly enough firepower to easily destroy two or three castle walls… … .’
But despite all that, the place strangely remained in good condition.
How can a wizard explain such an absurd situation?
A situation that is far beyond one’s knowledge!
“Ah, it seems the Archmage has planned a situation like this! I will definitely take it down with my next attack! B-By all means!”
“Yes. You must destroy it as I said.”
“Yes, go ahead, Your Majesty.”
Tension flowed among the thousand wizards preparing their next spell.
Everyone was anxious to see the angry Duke’s reaction.
Wooooow-!
The wizards completed the magic circle by drawing up all the magical power they had, whether they had it or not.
A magic of a different level of power than before. It was a destructive magic prepared to destroy their castle.
‘It’s a shame to reveal the magic I was trying to use in this moment of tragedy here… … .’
At this rate, we will never be able to defend the walls.
They were full of themselves.
And then, the moment it was ready,
“firing!”
The order to launch was given.
Swoosh!
Kwakwakwakwakwakwak!!
A flash of light like never before covers the plains.
“Ugh!”
And the vibrations were so strong that they shook even those who were far away.
“Enough! With this level of firepower… … .”
“Seo, did you succeed?”
The castle walls that everyone’s eyes are focused on.
And as the dust cloud that had been hiding it began to clear, the wizards’ eyes widened.
“… … !”
The bricks that made up the wall actually collapsed.
All the stones they had seen had collapsed, leaving no trace behind but dust.
However, to be exact, only the outer ‘stone’ collapsed.
“Uh, that’s… … .”
Ash-gray bricks hidden among the fallen stones.
It’s as if the stone covering the exterior was meant to be decorative from the beginning.
“I’m fine… … I said… … .”
The lofty outline and rough walls were without a single scratch.
“no way!”
Yes. The fallen stones were just for show, not a real wall.
“… … A bait to drain magical power.”
Those gray bricks were the very walls that contained the dwarven technology!
* * *
“Haha, you idiots! You were so fooled.”
Surtr couldn’t hide his laughter as he looked at the stone that had collapsed due to the magical attack. And the expressions on the faces of the guys on the other side were… … .
“At first, it looked like it was going to collapse, so he must have been having fun firing off his magic! But once the real wall appeared, he just had that stupid expression on his face!”
Yeah, by deliberately showing them the possibility of collapse, you make them lose their strength.
Of course, all of these strategies were not the result of chance.
Since the first wall was built.
-If possible, it would be better to use materials that produce a lot of dust. That is, so that the caimentum that actually makes up the wall is not noticed.
……no.
-What makes this possible is the strongest architecture you guys have.
From the design stage even earlier. It was a man’s scheme to weaken the magical power of those annoying guys!
In such a situation, how could one hold back laughter when seeing those who had apparently been tricked?
“Yes, this is the power of the fortress that you guys ridiculed and challenged.”
And those faced with that overwhelming force are left with little choice.
Phew oh oh oh!
“Kuuuuu! They’re coming!”
Did you eventually lose control of your anger and choose the fair method as expected?
Good.
A situation where everything is going as expected.
Thud!
Surtr rose from his seat as he heard the sound of horns honking from afar.
Then, the desk that had been quietly bumped into made a loud noise, and the expensive magic stones on it fell to the floor.
But I didn’t care.
“Welcome to our clan’s first test subject!”
Because those that fell were merely byproducts that remained after the result was ‘completed’.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
* * *
Phew oh oh oh!
“To your positions!”
With the signal for the enemies to advance.
The soldiers who had retreated under the walls to avoid the aftermath of the magical attack moved.
“They’re coming!”
“Their entire army is coming!”
Could this be the expression “swarm of ants” that appears in countless war histories?
The force of the men who were coming was no joke, but it was clear that it had become easier than before.
“Their magical power is virtually non-existent for the time being! Don’t worry and stay in your position!”
Compared to Esteban, their boast was enormous, and the magic flyers were all used up on a mere wall, not even soldiers.
The first to welcome the forces of the Federal Empire were, of course, the Griffins.
Kyaaaaah!
“It’s a griffon!”
“Damn it! They’re here again!”
“How on earth can monsters help Esteban!”
The griffons who have communed with the fairies only follow Esteban’s orders.
And this land belongs to the fairies.
They did not hesitate to do anything troublesome to protect what belonged to their friend.
Swish!
The griffons, gliding at heights that neither arrows nor magic could reach, began throwing the things they were holding in their claws at designated locations.
Choaaaak!
“Huh?!”
“Ouch! Ehhhhh! What is this?”
“Oh no! This time it’s another bundle filled with oil!”
The soldiers glared at the oil scattered at regular intervals.
The chemical attack I suffered a while ago came to mind.
It was the same for the duke, who was consumed with anger.
“Tch! Wizards with remaining mana, fly up quickly! Stop the griffon from approaching!”
“All right!”
The wizards began to fly up with dying faces.
As I forcibly increased my magical power, my complexion gradually darkened.
But perhaps it was because of the quick response? The griffon hovered far above, then gave up and just threw away the oil carelessly.
Of course, you have to clap your hands to make a sound.
‘If you stay alert around the area where the oil was spilled, they won’t be able to cause any damage.’
What this meant was that if you can’t throw a bomb on the oil, then no matter how much oil you sprinkle on it, it won’t have any effect.
“I won’t fall for that trick twice.”
The peacock looked at her back, smiling as if he found it funny.
Now that we’ve taken the oily men out, their chemical attack will be of no use.
“Advance in formation, removing any oily items!”
That was the moment.
“Shoot!”
Phew pew pew pew!
“What, what?!”
There is still about a kilometer left from the city wall.
Despite this, they began to fire arrows at the soldiers, and to their shock, the arrows struck straight into the Imperial formation.
“How could you shoot an arrow from this distance… … !”
The monsters they use. The imaginary castle walls. The arrows that fly a kilometer.
It all seemed alien and out of touch with reality.
“If you had wanted us to come here from the beginning… … .”
“Oh, no! There are still wizards in the air!”
“omg!”
As I raised my head in a hurry, the figures began to fall one by one, just as I had an uneasy feeling.
Even if you lack magical power right now, a wizard is a wizard.
It might have been natural to prioritize targeting that entity.
But that wasn’t the only problem.
If the soldiers’ mid-air magicians are hit, then of course… … !
Pupupupu!
Hwaruk-!
“Eww! Fire!”
“this!”
Fiery arrows flew into every part of their formation.
And the flames that run rampant.
It struck simultaneously on all sides and eventually burned down the entire place where the oil had been spread.
Kieeeek!
Shhhh!
And that wasn’t all. The moment the wizards were eliminated, the griffons took over their skies once again.
The peacock watching this couldn’t come to his senses.
