“Unbelievable… … .”
Some of Jarud’s walls had collapsed to a catastrophic extent. It is clearly visible that the castle gate has also been completely shattered.
Atilca moaned.
“It’s clear that the enemy has invaded.”
Speeding up, the four quickly headed towards Zarud City. As I approached the castle gate, I saw the guards and knights lying bleeding.
Repenhardt’s complexion became even harder.
“damn… … .”
After entering the castle, Repenhardt and Siris got off their horses. I could no longer move on horseback for fear of being attacked. Iniya received the gift, and Atilka also released her transformation and returned to her troll form.
The four people entered the city, being wary of their surroundings.
Compared to the collapsed walls and shattered gates, there were no signs of destruction inside the city. It is a scene that looks the same as usual.
Siris frowned.
“I can’t see any enemies?”
For some reason, there was no sign of the enemy, and it didn’t look like the army had swept in.
Iniya also showed a sign of agreement.
“Surely, if the military had passed by, there would be no way that no trace would be left behind.”
But the atmosphere was clearly ugly. Most citizens were locked in their homes. A look of fear is evident in the expression seen through the window.
And aren’t the walls and gates clearly destroyed?
“Umm… … , What on earth happened…? … .”
The mystery was solved the moment we arrived at Zarud City Hall, a huge building located in the center of Zarud.
Zarud City Hall, with a height of four stories and an area similar to that of a castle, was the largest building in Zarud, both in name and reality.
The city hall was now completely cut in half.
It wasn’t torn down or broken. Really, it’s ‘split’ in half like a birthday cake. This could not have happened without an earthquake occurring.
But it was clear that it was not a natural disaster. Because the sections of City Hall that were split into two were all shiny and shiny.
Atilka muttered in shock.
“What the hell is this…” … .”
Iniya muttered coldly.
“You’re an Auror.”
It is difficult to show such concentrated cutting power with magic. Only the Blade Auror can show such a cutting edge.
‘But who?’
Even Unbreakable, whose destructive power is recognized by everyone, can collapse an entire building, but he cannot cut it down like this.
Embarrassed, the group entered the city hall. There were corpses of soldiers and knights everywhere. Among them was the body of Zarud’s mayor, Magistrate Payron.
Reppenhardt groaned.
“Is this person dead too? He was quite a capable friend… … .”
In fact, he was someone I didn’t know very well. The county’s administrators acted under Charles’ instructions, so Reppenhardt had only seen him once during his inauguration ceremony. Most of the knights and soldiers here were unfamiliar as they were not commissioned directly.
However, even so, these were his subjects and under his responsibility. I couldn’t help but feel angry.
Leffenhardt hit the floor with his fist without realizing it.
“Who are you!” “What kind of person would do something like this!”
Quang!
The city hall, which had been cut in half, shook as if an earthquake had occurred. At that time, a small voice was heard from one side.
“Guo, King Kwon… … .”
A short human woman was hiding between the collapsed pillars. Siris quickly ran over and helped her up.
“What about you?”
“My name is Lillian, Master Payron’s maid.”
Leffenhardt urged her.
“What on earth happened?”
“Well, that…” … .”
Lillian stuttered and began to explain.
“I don’t know the details either. Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the drivers came to the scene and told us to avoid… … But those who did this saw it. There was an old man and ten knights, all with shining swords. Perhaps it wasn’t the Auror I had only heard about… … .”
Reppenhardt and Siris looked at each other with disbelieving expressions.
“The Old Man and Ten Knights?”
“They were all Auror users?”
Lillian gestured with an expression of regret.
“Well, come to think of it, I saw that old man doing something with the Blade Auror over there. And he all left the city… … .”
The group’s gaze all turned to look beyond Lillian’s fingertips.
Damage marks were visible on the exterior wall of City Hall. I didn’t notice it at first because it was so big, but when I became conscious, I realized what the mark was.
Someone had written words all over the exterior wall using Blade Auror.
I lift up my sword to smite the wicked king of heresy.
In the name of Sayer, I bring heavenly punishment to this land.
-Banatel
Repenhardt’s complexion turned pale.
If you’re Vanatel, isn’t he a sword star who reigns as the strongest man of this era along with his teacher Gerard?
Leppenhardt screamed as he jumped up from his seat.
“shit! “White King is in danger!”
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Paaaat!
A dazzling light crossed the outer wall of Antares.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
The entire castle shook and a roar rang out.
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“W-what’s going on!”
A young man in his 20s with black hair came running through the hall. It was Sir Asreil, leader of the Knights of Antares, who is currently in charge of the security of the White King.
Until a little while ago, he was in his room, absorbed in his work as a leader. When he becomes the leader of a knighthood, he is not a position that can be held simply because of his excellent swordsmanship and high military power. It was also his responsibility to make training schedules for knights and soldiers, check the state of Baekwangseong’s defenses, and manage the charioteers, servants, and attendants attached to the knights.
So, I was sitting at my desk, working hard as usual, calculating various things and filling out documents, when suddenly a thunderous noise rang out and my feet shook violently.
“Captain Arsrail!”
A sturdy middle-aged knight followed Asleil, who was walking frantically. It was Lord Hunt, the vice-captain of the Knights of Antares.
“Oh, Lord Hunt!”
Asreil asked as he approached Lord Hunt. Unlike other countries, in Baekwangseong, when something like this happens, the first thing usually suspected is not an external enemy.
“Are Lord Russ and Lord Tarshid going wild?”
An unfair answer came from behind me.
“Not us!”
“I know! It is unfair!”
It was Russ and Tashid. They were both doing their own thing when they felt the vibration and jumped out in surprise.
Asreil’s complexion hardened. What if this wasn’t the work of two people?
Russ looked in the direction from which the noise came and spoke in a serious voice.
“Are you sure, this is the energy of an Auror?”
Tashid nodded.
“Yes. “It’s my first time experiencing fighting spirit.”
With perfect timing, a guard came running out of breath and shouted.
“It’s an enemy attack, Captain!”
Asreil clicked his tongue.
“Damn it, during this time when King Baek was away… … .”
After arming themselves, Asreil, Russ, Tashid, and Hunt ran towards the wall where the roaring sound was heard with stiff faces.
The Knights of Antares and the White King’s Guard were already gathered around the castle walls to stand guard. Some are rescuing soldiers trapped in collapsed debris, while others are climbing on top of the half-destroyed outer wall to look outside.
The moment Russ saw the state of the outer wall, his mouth widened.
“W-what is this?”
The castle wall did not simply collapse. The scattered fragments of the castle walls and the cut surfaces above them are surprisingly shiny. Russ, an Auror user, knew right away.
This was a trace of the Blade Auror. And that was accomplished with just one sword!
Tashid muttered in exasperation.
“… … “You cut this in one go?”
The length of this cut surface was almost tens of meters. Even if the strongest Orc fighter, Kalken of the Blue Bear, does his best, he will not be able to get this far.
The four quickly climbed up the castle wall.
Outside Baekwangseong Fortress, a group of people could be seen standing on a large hill connected to the forest. They consisted of about ten knights and thirty soldiers. In front of them, a handsome old man with a handsome white beard was looking at them with his back turned.
Asrail muttered in confusion.
“Who are they?”
In total, they are a little over 40 years old, which is a fairly small number to be considered as an enemy targeting Baekwangseong. But Russ and Tashid could not stand there leisurely like Asreil.
“Uh, Russ… … “I think all those guys wearing iron armor are fighters?”
“I see, Tashid… … How could there be so many Auror users in Baekwang…? … .”
They both felt chills as they looked down.
Those knights didn’t necessarily hide their power. Even though the aura was not manifested externally, the ferocious power stored inside was reaching beyond a distance of over 100 meters.
Besides, who is that old man standing in front of them?
Tashid trembled and muttered.
“What is that monster? “How can humans feel that kind of fighting spirit?”
He just stands leisurely with his back to me, but just looking at him gives me goosebumps and sends a chill down my spine.
A strong man, an incredibly strong man at that. Even Russ, who had encountered many Auror users before, was astonished.
Asreil swallowed his saliva and leaned out of the castle wall. He raised his voice and shouted.
“Who are you? “Those who opposed Antares, reveal their names!”
The old man slowly opened his mouth.
“I have come here by the will of Sayre, Vanathel of Vashtalon… … .”
Even though it wasn’t that loud, and it seemed like he was just muttering, the old man’s voice strangely resonated throughout the Baekwangseong. The knights felt fear and became contemplative. Among the soldiers, there were some who kneeled without realizing it.
“Huh!”
“Ugh… … .”
The power contained in the voice alone is absolute power that can bring the weak-hearted to their knees!
Even those with strong mental powers, such as Russ, Asreil, and Lord Hunt, felt the same fear. Although I had overcome the fear of the power contained in the voice, the fear of its meaning could never be ignored.
Asrail muttered with a pale face.
