The Mad Spearman of the Northern Front - Chapter 137

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The Mad Spearman of the Northern Front (137)

Whoooooooosh!

Flames flickered like flags, licking at the night sky.

The acrid smell of burning stung their noses, and black soot that sparked from the firelight floated through the air like snowflakes.

“What, what is it! What’s happening!”

All the Kar Tribe Warriors who had been sleeping came rushing out at the sight of flames shooting up from the Supply Warehouse.

“This is insane…!”

“What are you doing! Put out the fire first!”

“Hurry up! Go get some water!”

“If that won’t work, bring snow and cover it!”

Shouts erupted from all directions, and the Kar Tribe Warriors moved frantically.

However, the flames seemed to mock them as they grew even larger.

The Training Ground became chaos in an instant, and the movements of the Kar Tribe Warriors could only become more frantic.

But that was the moment.

Shriiiiiiiiiill!

A sharp whistle sound echoed through the night sky.

At the entrance of the Kar Tribe’s Camp.

The Silent Spear Unit, which had infiltrated like shadows, suddenly revealed themselves and came charging.

“Wh-when did they get this close?!”

“The, the Empire bastards have invaded! It’s an attack by the Empire bastards!”

“Everyone prepare for battle!”

“Stop them!”

It was chaos itself.

Along with shouts lacking command or order, the footsteps of Kar Tribe Warriors swept through the entire Camp.

The Kar Tribe Warriors frantically rushed out with their Weapons, but the Silent Spear Unit had already penetrated their gaps.

Slash! Thud!

The Silent Spear Unit members who had seized the entrance in an instant thrust their Spears forward, slashing Kar Tribe necks and piercing chests.

Everything happened so quickly that the Kar Tribe Warriors fell without even being able to respond properly.

“Formation 4!”

Grain’s shout spread short and firm.

Along with that, the Unit members quickly formed Formation and split to both sides.

Grain’s orders continued.

“Eliminate Them here as quickly as possible and return! Absolutely do not advance inside!”

“Yes!”

“Yes, understood!”

With answers that seemed to overwhelm the Kar Tribe, the soldiers who scattered to the surroundings mercilessly struck down the Kar Tribe.

Flames and shadows intertwined to create thick confusion, but for the Silent Spear Unit, this rather served as a screen.

Blazing flames devoured the Darkness, illuminating the distant view.

The expressions of the Kar Tribe Warriors revealed through the flames held surprise, bewilderment, and even fear.

Kar Tribe flags erected throughout the Barracks collapsed helplessly and were thrown to the Ground, with their corpses falling on top, spraying red blood.

“Vice-captain, when will the captain join us?”

Ragnell, the 2nd Squad leader, asked.

At that, Grain looked toward the Supply Warehouse where flames were rising.

“Put aside worries about the captain. He’s not someone who would fall to anyone. Right now we focus on what we need to do.”

“Yes.”

Though it was a short answer, the soldiers’ eyes soon sank coldly.

What Arteon had emphasized.

This battle was about dealing damage to enemies without casualties to allies through a quick Surprise Attack.

‘We can’t drag this out for long.’

Right now they held the advantage due to confusion, but This Place was Them’s Main Base.

If Them properly formed Formation, they could be the ones surrounded in an instant.

Moreover…

‘If the enemy commander defending This Place comes out… we must absolutely flee.’

Though they had received much training under Arteon and even learned Mana Cultivation Method, they weren’t at a level to fight Kar Tribe commander-class opponents.

Grain’s gaze constantly moved left and right.

He maintained distance while calculating both allied soldiers’ positions and enemy movements.

And as expected, the Kar Tribe Warriors quickly regained composure and began forming Formation.

Grain clenched his fist tightly.

Formation 4 divided each Squad into five groups to attack enemies.

While it had the advantage of moving somewhat quickly, it couldn’t be maintained long due to the risk of being defeated piecemeal.

Now that enemies were beginning to form Formation, he needed to gather the scattered soldiers.

“Formation 1!”

With Grain’s shout, soldiers quickly assembled in one place.

Becoming one solid Shield in an instant, they raised their Shields and formed a shield wall.

From now on…

‘Until the captain comes… we hold out.’

Please return quickly, Lord Arteon.

Grain’s gaze extended coldly toward the Kar Tribe Warriors.

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“How daaaaaare!”

The moment Morkaddon saw flames shooting up from the Supply Warehouse, he felt his rage explode.

His shout spread like thunder throughout the entire Camp, and a massive two-handed axe was gripped in his sturdy arms.

It was a two-handed axe heavy enough to be burdensome even with both hands for ordinary warriors, but Morkaddon lifted it effortlessly with one hand.

Swoosh.

Morkaddon’s eyes fiercely swept the surroundings.

Certainly…

‘The place they said the Empire bastards would attack was the left Formation…’

A place on the exact opposite side from here.

But why were flames shooting up from here?

And from the most important Supply Warehouse at that.

Grind.

Morkaddon ground his teeth with a murderous expression.

His mind became complexly tangled.

Could it be…

‘Was saying they would attack the left Formation bait from the beginning?’

Or did a spy betray us?

Confusion tore through his mind. However, there was no time to ponder long.

“It’s an attack by the Empire bastards! Stop them!”

“Prepare for battle! Stop them!”

“Uaaaaaaagh!”

From the entrance direction, sounds of warriors and Imperial Soldiers already clashing could be heard.

The war cries and screams of Kar Tribe Warriors and the sounds of Weapons clashing rang out noisily.

Morkaddon unconsciously bit his lips tightly.

Whatever the situation was.

‘How insolent…’

He intended to kill all the bastards who fearlessly invaded This Place.

Morkaddon breathed heavily with rage and turned his body toward the entrance.

But that was the moment.

“Found you.”

“…?!”

At the same time as an unfamiliar voice was heard from behind.

Swiiiiiiiiing! 

At the intense air-rending sound that sent chills through his entire body, Morkaddon instinctively drew up his mana and swung his axe.

Claaaaaang!

The thunderous sound of steel clashing against steel echoed through the camp.

With tremendous impact, Morkaddon’s massive body was pushed backward, and thick dust rose up.

Tingle tingle.

Pain as if his wrist was shattering.

The grip holding his axe was trembling faintly.

Morkaddon’s eyes shook greatly.

‘I… was pushed back?’

He had been confident that he wouldn’t lose to anyone in terms of strength.

His use of this axe was based on considerable pride in his power.

But that strike just now.

Drip.

Cold sweat formed on Morkaddon’s forehead. And the man standing before him.

“Who are you, bastard.”

Though he wore the coat of Kar Tribe Warriors, the face visible under the fur hat had the appearance of an Imperial citizen, different from their own.

His eyes held a beast-like sharpness, and the aura flowing from his body was fierce enough to overwhelm the surroundings.

But contrary to such energy.

“…?”

Morkaddon’s gaze wavered at the considerably youthful appearance.

Young appearance, using a spear and possessing such strong aura – an Imperial Soldier.

As far as he knew, there was only one person like that.

“Could it be… you?”

Morkaddon’s expression hardened.

The Imperial general who had crippled Bowkartaon and earlier annihilated their advance guard…

And to Morkaddon’s question, the person before him spoke quietly.

“Yeah, that’s right. It’s me.”

“Youuuuuuuu!”

At his casually thrown answer, Morkaddon shouted loudly.

Soon the mana surging from his body made the ground tremble and scattered the snowflakes.

Then aura flowing from his axe.

Though unstable, the very fact that he could manifest aura showed how strong he was.

And seeing that.

‘I can’t let this guy escape.’

Arteon thought even more firmly and raised his spear.

“You cannot take even a single step away from here.”

“Arrogant brat!”

Morkaddon shouted loudly and charged toward Arteon.

It was true that his momentum was quite considerable.

‘Did everyone get defeated by such young brats?’

Ridiculous.

Wasn’t it natural for rumors to be exaggerated?

No matter how hard it was to gauge the age of Imperial bastards just by looking at their faces.

‘What could a kid not even twenty years old do…!’

That earlier strike must have felt that way because he was caught off guard.

With his own strike using aura, he could split such a youngster in half in one blow.

“Hyaaaaaaah!”

An emotion-filled roar burst from Morkaddon’s mouth.

Along with it, the arm muscles holding his axe writhed.

Swooooooosh!

The heavy axe imbued with aura fell toward Arteon’s head.

But…

Swish!

In an instant, the guy’s form seemed to split left and right.

Crash!

Morkaddon’s axe struck the ground hard.

With a thunderous sound, stone fragments from the shattered ground flew in all directions.

Morkaddon’s gaze quickly swept the surroundings.

It was truly movement as if he had vanished before his very eyes.

‘Where is he…!’

He couldn’t read the guy’s presence.

Could it be that he withdrew his mana simultaneously with moving?

‘Such insane mana control couldn’t be possible…!’

But suddenly feeling intense energy from the left, Morkaddon hurriedly turned his body.

Because the guy’s spear, having approached within arm’s reach, was extending straight toward Morkaddon’s heart.

“Ugh!”

Morkaddon twisted his body in shock.

But perfectly avoiding his attack was impossible.

Slash!

“Kuk…!”

Arteon’s spear lightly grazed Morkaddon’s left shoulder, spraying red blood into the air.

Of course, though it was light, since it was an attack imbued with aura, flesh was torn deep enough to see bone.

Grip.

However, Morkaddon seemed to pay no mind to such an injury and put strength into his right hand holding the axe.

His eyes flashed sharply.

“Stupid fool…! For a guy with a spear to come this close!”

Morkaddon’s axe was fiercely swung sideways toward Arteon’s waist.

He intended to split his body in half in one blow.

But…

Claaaang!

“…!”

Once again with an intense thunderous sound, Morkaddon’s axe shot up toward the sky.

Arteon had hooked his spear behind his waist and rotated his body to block Morkaddon’s attack.

‘H-how could he defend so quickly at such close range…’

How could he use a spear to defend this rapidly?

It was a situation that made no sense, but that didn’t change the result.

Morkaddon bit his lips tightly.

“Youuuuuuuu!”

“It’s over.”

Toward the angrily shouting Morkaddon, Arteon spoke quietly.

Along with that, Arteon’s spear extended at tremendous speed.

Stab stab stab stab stab stab stab stab!

Strikes desperately aimed only at vital points.

Though Morkaddon crossed both arms to protect his vital points, Arteon’s spear pierced through his arms and legs, drilling holes.

“Kuhek!”

He barely avoided death, but this alone was considerable fatal damage.

Then as Morkaddon collapsed to the ground, Arteon raised his spear.

If he could set fire to the supply warehouse and even kill the commander, it would be a harvest beyond expectations.

But….

“Lord Morkaddoooon!”

“You bastaaaaard!”

“Protect Lord Morkaddon!”

The comrades who had gathered nearby threw the weapons they were holding toward Arteon.

As swords, axes, and throwing spears rushed at him all at once, Arteon quickly stepped back and swung his spear.

Clang clang clang clang clang clang clang clang!

Arteon, who had deflected over ten weapons, frowned.

The Kar Tribe Warriors’ formation was already being completely established.

“….”

He could have killed this guy right here and now.

‘If I drag this out any longer….’

It was time when 100% casualties among his allies would be inevitable.

So Arteon quickly made his choice and turned around.

This alone had inflicted sufficient damage. And now….

‘I should go back.’

By now, Grain would probably have grasped the general outline.

Swoosh!

“He, he’s running away!”

“Catch him! Don’t let him escape!”

The path as he turned and ran.

Arteon’s mind was filled with one single thought.

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