Geomje reincarnated as a swordsmith (197)
There was one part of the Green Dragon Knights’ strategy and tactics that had to take priority over everything else. It was the same as when the Blue Dragon Knights used airships against Elyos who had the ability to fly.
Barrier train.
This facility, unprecedented even in ancient times, sealed off the entire area eroded by the power of the world tree, Yggdrasil, and was the starting point for all operational actions. From the perspective of a defensive battle where the advantage was overwhelming, the mere fact that advancing and retreating was possible was a foul.
Not only was the magic and artillery bombardment pouring out from the 50-meter-high castle wall, but the defensive posture of the Green Dragon Knights stationed above it was enough to briefly stop even a demigod-level being.
“Then what is the weakness of this barrier train?”
When Uruka, who had been preaching about the power of the barrier train for several minutes, brought up the question, Leonard thought for a moment and then answered.
The answer was hidden in the last story he told.
“In the end, even if it’s a barrier train, it can’t completely block demigod-level beings, isn’t it?”
“That’s accurate.”
Uruka smiled contentedly.
It was an answer that the Green Dragon Knights, who had served on this front for a long time, could not recall. For them, the barrier train was their home, a fortress that had never been breached or collapsed.
However, at the demigod level, no matter how much investment is made in the facility, it cannot cover it all. It was the realm of a demigod to split a mountain or tear up the sea with a single slash of a sword, and turn the heavens and earth upside down with a single spell.
In order to stop an absolutely strong person, an absolutely strong person of the same level was needed.
Facilities such as the barrier train are only useful against enemies of that level or lower, and are not of much help from demigod level or higher.
“Well, it’s better than nothing. “It is thanks to him that the Green Dragon Knights have been able to handle many Spriggan demigod-level individuals with just one leader-level leader.”
When Uruka said that after putting down the empty teacup, Leonard, who did not pass over the information contained in those words, asked.
“Are there several demigod-level entities in Spriggan?”
“That’s right. “Before it was contaminated by the power of Yggdrasil, it was called the Spirit King, but now it should be called a Spirit King level entity.”
The power of the natural world, which occupies the largest part of the world’s laws, is a central point created by each attribute, and the words of the Spirit King are those who exist at the level of demi-gods in Spriggan.
Vulcanus, the ancient spirit of flame.
Boreas, the ancient spirit of the storm.
Cybele, the ancient spirit of the earth.
Thetis, the ancient spirit of the lake.
In ancient times, their prestige was so great that even temples worshiping them were discovered, but they lost their status as gods during the War of Destruction and became corrupted along with the world tree. Its original power and attributes have been greatly distorted and transformed into a form that destroys the natural world.
“I became the master of melting rather than fire, a cold wind rather than a storm, corruption rather than the earth, and poisonous water rather than a lake. It’s a shame that the four forces don’t cooperate or accompany each other, otherwise the barrier train might have been breached several times.”
This was also because the farther away the Witch Kings were from Yggdrasil, the weaker their existence became. Because it has been reduced to a form that cannot be called a spirit, its power is maintained only in the realm of the fallen World Tree.
Around the barrier train, which is the edge of the area, it can only produce less than 30% of the output.
but.
“… “Things will be a little different in this operation.”
It was just as Leonard said.
Unlike before, the expedition team led by the Green Dragon Knights, the Blue Dragon Knights, and four leaders was not sent for defensive purposes.
Push to the center of the territory, defeat Yggdrasil, and end the battle line itself. For that purpose, it was necessary to operate the barrier train in an aggressive manner. The front line had to be pushed back to a distance where a small elite force could break through.
“It’s good that you understand quickly. It’s as you think. If you enter that terrible land, you will have to overcome an enemy several times larger than the wave that the Green Dragon Knights have been blocking. “Several of the Yeoman Kings will appear at the same time, or they will attack in a sporadic manner.”
There will be work for you to do there, Uruka revealed her intention not with words but with her eyes.
Leonard also understood without even having to use his dragon eye.
“If it’s about defeating and subduing the Magic King, then the leader level will have to take action.”
“yes.”
“Since it is impossible to know where the enemy will appear on a barrier train that stretches for hundreds of kilometers, there will inevitably be areas where the response is delayed. Considering the leaders’ mobility, they will probably arrive within a few minutes… .”
“A few minutes is enough time for a demigod to collapse a fortress. To stop it, you need someone who is at least one step closer to opposing it. “Just like you.”
It was a position that, if anyone heard that it was to deal with the king of magic until the commander-level arrived, would be horrified, thinking it was akin to a punishment unit.
Not only that, but Heather’s reaction was also like that.
Pretending not to notice her secretly urging him to refuse the position right away, Leonard unhesitatingly stuffed the appointment letter into his arms.
It meant that he would accept the mission given by Uruka.
“understand. “I think we need to know the structure of the barrier train, the power distribution and defense facilities deployed in each area.”
“I will give you a structural diagram related to the facility. And Heather, instead of returning to your platoon, go around with Leonard and explain the composition of the troops and where they will be deployed.”
Heather, who was unable to follow the conversation between the two, belatedly got up and answered.
“Ah yes! “I will!”
Uruka just nodded once and asked Leonard.
“Is there anything else you want to ask me or need?”
“There is nothing more at this time.”
“In that case, prepare well until the day the operation begins. “I’ll also visit Elder Garneau, whom I met earlier.”
“All right.”
After Leonard left the room after telling the story, Heather followed him, unable to wipe off her bewildered expression.
She said, taking a few cautious steps back.
“Hey, Leonard? Are you sure you’re okay? I know you are great, but I heard that the King of Cheats is a monster that is difficult to deal with even if there are dozens of seniors gathered together… .”
“I’m just holding on for a little while until the leaders come. It was similar in the previous
In fact, Leonard didn’t know much about it, but he wanted to ease Heather’s concerns a little.
The Apostle I encountered in Nastrond was a good match in many ways, and I had not yet encountered the Witch King, so I could not guess its power. A proper evaluation will only be possible after at least one fight.
Still, Heather seemed a little relieved by those words.
“… … hmm.”
It was when I got out from inside the barrier train again.
Leonard’s eyes narrowed as he saw the ghost rising beyond the distant setting sun. Because the height of 50 meters extended the viewing distance, I could see it with my dragon’s eye.
‘It’s different from Nastrond. The place was filled with only the energy of death, but I could feel the presence of a strange creature [moving from the dead] inside. It’s so unpleasant that it’s almost disgusting.’
It was a different unpleasant feeling from the undead moving around in a corpse state.
The goblin taint seen through the dragon’s eye was breathing and moving its torn lungs and diaphragm just as it did in life, and the orc taint was constantly scooping up mud and eating it even though everything that went in was pouring out of the hole in the top.
If consciousness or ego remained in that state, it would be difficult to even imagine something more terrible than that.
A literal living hell stretched out to the horizon.
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“Leonard, can you see anything?”
“It wasn’t a big deal. Rather, I’d like to hear about the troops, tactics, and roles deployed around here.”
“You mean Area C? good! It is the area in charge of the 3rd Division of the Green Dragon Knights, and because communication facilities are installed inside the train, people from Zehire also frequent this area. What are the basic deployment and tactical actions?”
While riding on the wolf that was waiting quietly outside the passage, Leonard and Heather continued to walk around the barrier train and exchanged many stories about the troops divided into each section.
The area around the powertrain of the barrier train is the most tightly guarded, and some areas are densely filled with unmanned weapons.
Leonard processed the information in his head and organized the importance and priority of each section of the train. Places where you should give up and places where you should not give up when times are tough, places where you can endure even if support is a little delayed, and places where you cannot.
The first day at the Green Dragon Knights went by in an instant.
* * *
It was almost a week later that Leonard, who had been busy since day one, took some time to relax.
This is because the scale of the barrier train was so large, and it was difficult to identify the weapons and facilities placed inside and outside the train. It was enough to memorize its existence, but to properly understand its function, you had to delve into the theoretical part.
Heather, who was guiding him, didn’t know much about it, so she called in the relevant craftsman and gave him a simple explanation.
and.
Kang! Kang! Kang!
Excluding a few areas where silence magic circles are installed, there is only one area left: the barrier train, which is full of loud and small noises, and is the noisiest area within it. That was the blacksmith shop where Jehaire’s artisans spent most of their work time.
A machine whose purpose is unknown continues to shake the molten metal as it runs, and a hammer larger than a person falls up and down and rises again, striking a metal plate several meters long.
Leonard, who had forgotten what to say for a moment, looked around at the scenery that could not be compared to the night room of Jungwon Murim.
‘There are many people who don’t look like dwarves. It is said that if the blood is light or pale, it is difficult to recognize it externally, and it is difficult to tell the difference even with the long eye.’
While Cardenas’ direct descendants are famous for their blonde hair and golden eyes, in Xehaire, the closer you are to your direct descendant, the more similar your appearance is to a dwarf.
His characteristic features were his short stature, thick skeleton, muscular body that grew easily even without training, and a bushy beard.
In today’s era, the blood has become thinner so there are only a few hundred people.
“hey! “Even Cardenas’ blood relatives cannot come to this area freely!”
One of Zehaire’s father-in-laws approached the two and shouted in a loud voice.
Otherwise, the surrounding noise would be so loud that it would be difficult to have a conversation. Instead of shouting like that, Leonard sent his voice into the air.
“I came to see Elder Garneau.”
The father-in-law, who was momentarily surprised by Leonard’s talent, was even more surprised by the contents and opened his eyes wide.
“what? Meister Garneau? “Have you made an appointment?”
“You told me to come visit you later.”
“Well, if it’s him, it’s worth it.”
Flexing muscles that did not match his short stature, the father-in-law crossed his arms and pondered before gesturing to the two people.
It was because I didn’t think it was up to me to decide.
“Follow me! “If you go down the wrong path, I won’t go find you, so just look at my back and follow me!”
Without waiting for the other person’s answer, the two calmly followed behind the father-in-law who was walking away.
As it was the most important area for the artisan clan, its size was beyond imagination. Someone was striking a sword, someone was carving gears that looked like Titan parts, and someone was shaping a round plate that was supposed to be used for magical engraving.
From guessing the structure and usage to the level of incomprehensibility of the principle itself, Leonard continued to walk for several minutes, knowingly or unknowingly expanding his knowledge of engineering.
At the end point, Xehaire’s elder, Garno, was pounding on an unknown metal.
Cough! Cough! Cough!
A steel-colored energy glimmered on the surface of the forging hammer, as if it was using an Aura. The energy was so hot that even the craftsman who guided the two was unable to speak and hesitated.
“?Yep sick!”
As if the result wasn’t enough, Garneau threw away the metal he was pounding and even took off the hood he wore on his head.
The gloves and hammer, stained with blood and sweat, did not fall apart as if they had become one. It was so natural that it felt like a hand and a hammer combined.
For a swordsman, it was a state equivalent to the union of body and sword.
“Um, Meister Garneau?”
“What!?”
Garneau, who started shouting without even turning around, immediately turned his head and changed his expression when he saw Leonard.
To be precise, I saw a divine sword hanging from his waist.
“ah! That’s the kid I saw last time! “Welcome!”
The father-in-law, who confirmed the facts through his reaction, nodded once and returned to his seat.
Garneau did not seem to be aware of the presence, and instead of reacting, he was just gesturing for me to come quickly.
“come here! “Let’s take a look at the weapon you’re carrying!”
Leonard laughed at that consistent attitude and walked away.
fantasy,
