Talent-Swallowing Magician - Chapter 168

Episode 168

: Star Servant

Ate smiled bitterly, then took a quick glance at Isabelle who was next to Elric, and her eyes lit up brightly.

‘hmm?’

Just before competing.

He had the opportunity to briefly exchange a few words with the woman who joined Brian as a military officer.

Although they didn’t have a long conversation, Ate had the feeling that Isabel was much more talented in military strategy than she appeared on the outside.

It was never thought that she, who was once renowned as the future crown princess, would have hidden such abilities.

however.

She seemed to know something.

Only then did Ate seem to understand where this operation came from.

“…This operation was brought forward by Isabelle.”

Elric nodded.

“yes. I also agreed that it was worth a try. So, Ate, please pay attention to the march and command.”

“…I’m not sure what you’re after.”

This is a plan created by Isabel and Elric putting their heads together.

It was clear that there was something that would be difficult for a criminal to imagine.

“It looks like you will show a very interesting sight, so I look forward to it.”

Ate didn’t bother to ask any more questions about the operation.

The trust that he would handle it well was evident.

Elric was grateful for Ate’s response.

Aren’t you and Isabel still unable to achieve any significant results on the battlefield?

In a way, it could be said that both of them were ‘debuting’, so even though it may not be trustworthy, he didn’t say anything about it.

And it was the same for Brian and other members.

Although they seemed to be a little anxious, they were showing firm confidence that Elric would somehow be able to accomplish anything.

I don’t know whether to call it just respect for heroes or worship for idols.

Elric had no intention of disappointing their expectations.

“That’s obvious.”

“That’s enough.”

Ate nodded and returned to his seat.

On the other hand, I was so curious about Elric’s plan to take over the fortress alone that I was going crazy.

But if you wait a little longer, you will soon find out.

like that.

As Elric’s orders were issued to various places, the speed of the advance became faster.

As if they were protesting to see their movements in person.

* * *

“Sagnad from ‘Claymore’ is known to be the most vicious among the ‘Four Claws’ that symbolize the Red Lion.”

By the time the march had almost reached the Ketrain fortress.

Isabelle began a brief briefing while watching Elric slowly begin to prepare for the ‘competition’.

However, in the eyes of others, even though he is trying to do something completely absurd.

Neither Elric nor Isabelle seemed nervous.

“But he also has no hesitation in jumping into the battlefield on his own. “If Elric starts a ‘slaughter war’ in earnest, Sagnad will also try to respond immediately.”

Elric nodded as if he understood.

This was the most important point in this operation.

A quick decision.

That side has tens of times more power than this side.

To overcome such weaknesses, one must be swept up like a storm.

It’s like a storm that makes it impossible to come to your senses on the other side.

And when the storm was over. The head of the leader they trusted has been blown away, and the whole situation has become so chaotic that it is difficult to control.

If they do that, what was their strength will quickly turn into a weakness.

“I can see it.”

Following Ate’s report that came at that time, Elric nodded and drove the spotted dog to the lead.

Even though the Spotted Dog was clearly not raised as a war horse, it did not appear particularly nervous even in such a heavy battlefield.

No, in fact, it was clear that he was enjoying this more.

『You look very happy.』

[Mephie won’t know. [How long I have waited for this moment.]

And that was as true for Elric as it was for Spotted.

No matter how many things he experienced in the black snowfield, the pressure of the battlefield was different.

Worst of all, among magicians, there are those with a weak disposition who cannot withstand the weight of air and even faint.

But that did not apply to Elric at all.

It was definitely not because I looked at the war in vain.

Rather, Elric was well aware of the horrors of war.

Didn’t the family that was known as the Master of Magic end up in this situation because it couldn’t overcome the devastation of war?

Still, there was only one reason I was looking forward to it.

-Finally, I can raise my family’s flag high in the world!

That alone had tremendous value to him.

What he had longed for the most was to have Mervinger’s flag standing tall in a place surrounded on all sides by enemies. And it was a moment I had been looking forward to again and again.

And Elric planned to release that very moment with the ‘winter’ that his ancestors had passed down.

If possible, also include the things you learned as a blue lion!

“【Armed】.”

Elric walked forward. As I slowly made my way from the star group to where the fortress was, I memorized some magic.

The sleeping magic circuits began to wake up one by one. The area of the mind’s eye expanded and covered the entire fortress. The presence of soldiers on top of the fortress was detected one by one.

“What is that?”

“person?”

“Why are you coming alone? envoy? “Is it something like that?”

“But you’re not holding a white flag? “Usually, if you’re an envoy, you’re bound to have some kind of signal, right?”

“Are you a suicidal person? “You’re crazy!”

“What do we do?”

“What should I do? What should I do?” We need to stop people from doing unnecessary things. Shoot arrows! Then it will turn off on its own.”

Is it because monkfish has become more sensitive?

I could even clearly hear what they were talking about.

They tried to make a mess of things to get him out, but Elric didn’t care at all.

It was because he was confident that no matter what they did, they wouldn’t be able to inflict even a scratch the size of a fingernail on him.

Instead, he became more sensitive to his senses.

To find something else.

In detail.

And the moment when I concentrated my senses more deeply.

‘found.’

Inside, I was able to find a being with a strong energy wave.

Elric was able to immediately recognize that he was Sagnad, the ‘Claymore’ that Isabelle had mentioned.

According to the operation, it was necessary to kill or suppress him first. But when I just felt the presence, I thought it wouldn’t be easy.

but.

‘But it doesn’t look like we’ll lose.’

A faint smile appeared on Elric’s lips.

“【Opening】.”

Kwaaa-

Whihwihwi!

At that moment, the powerful magical storm that had been sleeping awakened and spread out in all directions.

Now that I have acquired the Seal of Winter, created a magic circuit, and even obtained two powers from Otto Han.

As he learned techniques related to ‘The Spirit of Boramae’ from the Blue Hawk, his skill in manipulating magical power also improved day by day.

Now, I have become stronger than when I left the Black Snowfield.

Kukukuku…!

Even though the magic power was simply released, the fortress was shaking up and down.

Only then did the soldiers on the castle wall scream out something, as if they had sensed something unusual.

By then it was already too late.

“【Push in】 【Destroy】.”

Quaaaa –

A ‘winter storm’ broke out as a blizzard swirled.

* * *

Ketrane Fortress.

Central conference room.

Sagnad, who had long considered himself the left arm of the Red Lion, frowned at the report posted by his adjutant.

“You’re blatantly advancing?”

“yes.”

“…I can’t figure out what you’re thinking.”

It was said that a scout had reported that a unit carrying Mervinger’s flag high was seen approaching the fortress a little while ago.

The number is approximately one hundred.

The number was so small that it was difficult to think of an attack on the fortress.

However, the movements were too blatant and fast to be said to be simply for reconnaissance or search.

Could this be a decoy unit?

But even so, it was strange.

The fact that a unit carrying the flag of a place known as the ‘Magic Inscription’ became a decoy… the damage the empire had to endure was enormous.

“Or Operation Yangdong?”

Then Sagnad’s eyes glowed coldly as his thoughts affected him.

“Right. It’s a diversionary operation. Otherwise, it is absolutely ridiculous. “It is clear that their intention is to draw our attention towards Mervinger’s flag.”

In a way, Sagnad’s thoughts could be said to be correct.

No one would think that a number of less than 1,000 people would attack a fortress like them!

“Dirty empire bastards. “I will somehow crush the bridge of your nose…!”

Sagnade gritted his teeth.

It’s been about 20 years since he served the Red Lion Margrave Winds as his lord.

Because I know very well how loyal my lord has been to the imperial family. Because I know very well how hard I worked day and night to fulfill my assigned duties and mission. Antipathy toward the empire was bound to be very great.

However, the punitive forces began to move first.

By sending a small unit carrying the Mervinger flag.

It is as clear as day that a full-scale war will soon break out.

Sagnad lost his fighting spirit even more.

“Obviously, other corps of the imperial army are moving along a different route around here. Find it somehow.”

“debriefing.”

While the adjutant nodded with a stern expression and went out, another adjutant came running and bowed his head.

“Mervinger’s flag has approached the fortress.”

“what? already?”

Sagnad opened his eyes wide. How long has it been since you received the scout’s report?

There must be a distance… How much of a trot did you have to march?

“But that is…”

“What? “Is there any other problem?”

Sagnard frowned as he watched his adjutant hesitate to speak.

The adjutant had to answer with a sigh, knowing full well that Sagnard hated missing reports.

“An envoy has been sent from over there.”

“envoy? what?”

For a moment, the adjutant noticed and barely answered.

“Surrender…”

“What kind of bullshit are you talking about? “You sure they didn’t just send out an envoy?”

bang!

Sagnad hit the table hard and screamed.

A tremendous spirit swirled throughout the conference room.

The adjutant straightened his back. This is why I didn’t want to talk about it…! Sagnad is famous for being the most hot-tempered among the Red Lion knights. So I couldn’t help but be nervous.

“It was done with fire amplification magic, so I couldn’t catch him…!”

“Things like this are not worth chewing on!”

Sagnad had a strong urge to immediately lead his troops, open the gates, and trample on the enemies.

However, the respected lord gave him a new request by entrusting him with the Ketrain fortress.

Never be swayed by emotions.

If you cultivate patience, you will be able to accomplish greater things in the future.

So I somehow consoled myself. He also tried to issue orders to his soldiers not to act rashly no matter what tricks the enemy tried.

Whoa!

Sagnard suddenly felt a chill running down his spine and he lifted his head up.

Soon, through the window, I could see hailstones much larger than a human body…coloring the sky and falling to the ground.

warrant.

It was cold snow.

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!

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A wizard who swallowed talent