HPDBC Chapter 198
Chapter 198
Chapter 198
Just before the infiltration, a short 15-minute preparation time was given.
This was because they had been running for over four days with minimal rest.
Although the intentions of the Black Mages were unknown, it was a situation with a high probability of a fight breaking out.
There was a need to improve their condition even a little.
Meditation, conversation, stretching, napping, writing diaries.
"Adonis, look over here!"
"So cute!"
Finding Adonis cute(?) and so on.
Each took their final rest in their own way.
The atmosphere was quite bustling for being before a battle.
However, no one, not even Caron, pointed out this behavior.
It was natural.
Because the rest they were taking now could be their last rest in life.
'It's been 20 hours since the activation of the magic circle, and there are an estimated thirty-two locations of magic stones.'
Caron, who had heard the rat's report, became lost in thought.
Having a map of Kalos, the tactics and formation were already planned out.
The education was also completed during the four days.
Although the magic circle had become a variable, Caron had created a special team in preparation for such a situation.
"Sasha, after infiltration, destroy the magic stones with your team members. I'll leave the order to your judgment."
"There's no need to destroy them all, right?"
"That's right. But I'd like you to destroy at least half of them. Although 'Fog' and 'Concealment' are the main ones, there might be 'Curse' types hidden as well."
"Understood!"
The more magic stones destroyed, the weaker the magic circle becomes.
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Even if only about half were destroyed, it would not cause them significant harm.
As Caron was examining the faces of the subjugation force and checking their condition, Elester, who was nearby, muttered.
"Why did they remain there until now?"
"Pardon?"
"It's been over a month since they were discovered by the rats. Yet they still remain there. Isn't that strange?"
Black Mages are not welcomed beings on the continent.
Such beings not only had their location exposed but also that they were doing something.
In such a situation, they would normally run away, and that's what the Black Mages had always done until now.
But not only did they stay, they boldly announced their presence there.
"Isn't it because there are many materials?"
'Bones' as a material that can create moving skeletons.
Kalos is a place with more buried bones than anywhere else, so it's not surprising that Black Mages have settled there.
-That's what Caron thought.
However.
"Is that worth risking their lives for? Although it may be a bit troublesome, bones can be obtained all over the continent, can't they?"
"Certainly..."
"There's something. A reason they couldn't leave that place even though they knew the subjugation force was coming."
Elester's thoughts were reasonable and a problem that needed consideration.
They couldn't let the future of the Empire, the children, be lured into a trap and die in vain.
However.
"There's no need to worry. As Lucia said, we'll find out once we go in."
"Heh, I see. It's fortunate that child is here. We don't have to rack our brains thinking about it, do we?"
Lucia's claim to just go in for now.
Normally, he would have scolded her, but in a situation like this, it was the best decision possible.
"Gather everyone."
The members of the subjugation force took their positions in front of Caron. The bustling atmosphere was nowhere to be seen.
Everyone's eyes were shining.
"It seems the enemies have noticed our approach. You've prepared the potions and holy water to be taken out at any time, right?"
One holy water per person and twenty holy power potions had been distributed.
Although they had no idea who the enemy was or what they were doing, holy power potions and holy water had the power of divine punishment against Black Mages.
As everyone nodded, Caron spoke without hesitation.
"With that, let's depart."
"Uh... Sir Caron?"
Someone raised their hand. It was 'Otone', who was called a hero only in the Ratra region.
"What is it?"
"Aren't we leaving Adonis out? It seems too dangerous to take him to such a place..."
Elester coughed dryly, and Caron frowned.
Adonis, who had the unmistakable appearance of a boy.
They couldn't say that the person inside was the hero Douglas, someone stronger than them.
"...That child is indispensable for this operation. We can't leave him behind."
"That's absurd!"
"I request the withdrawal of the order!"
"This is a violation of the Minor Labor Law(?)!"
The members of the subjugation force began to protest.
It wasn't just the women's claim. A significant number of men were also included.
Because taking a boy to a battlefield went against the beliefs of knights.
"You bastards... Are you saying you won't follow orders now?"
Caron rebuked them, raising his momentum.
Not following the orders of a commander on the battlefield, moreover, a commander directly appointed by the Emperor, was not strange even if they were executed on the spot.
However.
"It's not like it's not."
"That's right. We don't know what Adonis's role is, but we can perform better instead."
"Agreed!"
Their determination did not waver in the slightest.
Caron couldn't help but be perplexed.
From the moment they first met until now. Weren't they the ones who tried not to even make eye contact, let alone talk to him because they were afraid?
And those guys were rising up!
'Of all times, at such an important moment...!'
Although there would be a leak in their strength, he was considering making an example out of one person.
Adonis stepped forward.
"I'm fine."
"Are you one of those four?"
"Oh, this is surprising? You knew of our existence? As expected of the Empire's rats, the amount of information is considerable."
That's when it happened.
Boom!!
With a loud noise, the throne the Black Mage was sitting on was split in half.
Lucia, who had approached at some point, had swung her sword. However, she failed to cut the unidentified man.
"Tsk! You talk slowly, but your movements are fast."
"What a rude woman. Don't you know that the most important thing when having a conversation is the attitude of listening?"
"Why should I know that!"
However, it wasn't just Lucia who moved.
All the members of the subjugation force took their respective positions and surrounded him.
They knew that it was advantageous not to give him time and that it was best to behead him before he could play any tricks.
"Tsk, it would be better to have a longer conversation. Usually, such fights have a high probability of ending in a disappointing manner compared to the high expectations."
"Don't worry about that. I'll make it fun for you."
Lucia tried to charge forward but quickly retreated.
It was because she felt movement beneath her feet.
Crunch-!
A skeleton. It was a skeleton much larger than the average adult male physique.
What was interesting was that the entire skeleton was heavily armed with armor and weapons.
Yes, like.
A knight.
Kraaaaah-!!
With the skeleton's scream, dark purple mana burst out.
A moment later, what stood before Lucia's eyes. Was the figure of a skeletal knight standing proudly while riding a horse.
Unbelievably, even the horse was a skeleton.
"What the..."
Kekeke-.
The Black Mage's laughter. At the same time, his voice reverberated across the battlefield.
"You arrogant Imperial bastards. Do you know how many people have died because of you?"
"..."
"You probably don't. No, you didn't even try to find out. Because you're that kind of scum!"
Dark purple mana began to flow out from the Black Mage's body.
It was the kind of mana that made you feel unpleasant just by looking at it.
"Actually, I don't know either. But one thing is for sure. The number of people you have killed is far greater than the number of people killed by demons."
Although his speech was slow, everyone could clearly feel it.
His anger hidden within.
"What, now that I look at you, you're not a Black Mage but a paranoid delusional patient?"
"...What?"
Lucia poured cold water on his anger.
"Do you know how many wars have been caused by demons? Even if people were killed by human hands, it doesn't mean they were killed by people. It's all their fault."
"..."
"Is that the end of your last words? It's too cliché. I'll give you another chance to speak."
"...The Empire's hero, Lucia, I presume."
The Black Mage tilted his head to the right. There was a 'crack' sound.
Looking at Lucia with his head tilted to the right. It was an unspeakably bizarre appearance.
"This is perfect timing. I was in need of a gift. He made quite a fuss, saying it wasn't time yet."
"...He?"
"But your head should be sufficient as a gift."
Creak- Creak creak-!
An eerie sound echoed from the ground. But Elester was one step ahead.
"Wind Storm!"
Boom-!!
A blade-like wind struck the Black Mage.
The Black Mage was blown away along with half of the precariously-maintained palace.
However.
"Even the Great Mage Elester is here... This is more than I imagined."
The Black Mage was alive.
On the opposite side, on top of the pile of rubble. Elester, who was about to use magic again, couldn't help but widen his eyes.
The space revealed as the palace was blown away.
There lay the corpse of a huge demon. And around it, six Black Mages were chanting an unknown spell.
Seeing that, Elester's face turned pale.
"You bastard... Don't tell me!"
"Ah, come to think of it... You were on that battlefield. Then you should know well."
The corpse of a huge demon. Its identity was none other than.
The 5th Legion Commander Crowley.
The Black Mage's actions were clear. He was trying to resurrect Crowley.
"Caron!"
Before Elester could shout, two people moved.
It was Caron and Lucia.
At the same time, the buildings and the ground shook.
Creak- Creak creak!
Hundreds of white hands. At that bizarre sight, everyone held their breath.
"Elester, try comparing for once. I don't know, you see."
Which was more terrible, the hell of when the Legion Commander descended or himself.
Who was the greater disaster?
"Let's begin. It's the start of the Kalos reenactment!"
The eyes of the black mage, his robe turned back, gleamed ominously.
Tremble with fear.
Shiver.
And witness clearly.
"I am the one who governs death and commands souls..."
Volkan, the Maestro of the Battlefield!
--TL Notes--
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