The Mad Spearman of the Northern Front - Chapter 76

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The Mad Spearman of the Northern Front (76)

 

“What will you do, Commander?”

 

“….”

 

Belkain, who was reading the report from Rauben, commander of the 2nd Defense Line, couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.

 

He had spoken grandly, but.

 

‘In the end….’

 

Wasn’t this just about watching the battle between the 4th Defense Line forces and the Kar Tribe forces at Elvarfiel Lake?

 

‘And depending on the outcome of that battle… if the Kar Tribe wins, we’ll annihilate those who emerge afterward.’

 

He knew from the reports he had received.

 

He knew who the Kar Tribe commander facing the 4th Defense Line was.

 

The commander Ulgrak was a 4-star great warrior capable of using aura.

 

Four feather tattoos were not something commonly seen even within the Kar Tribe.

 

That’s why he had wanted to dispatch the 2nd Defense Line forces as reinforcements to lend them strength.

 

But to think they would have to stand by and watch due to unexpected geographical reasons.

 

“Commander.”

 

“What is the current situation at the 4th Defense Line?”

 

“When we received magical communication two days ago, they said both main forces were facing off with the central hill as their battlefield.”

 

Small-scale battles were taking place, but both sides were suffering similar casualties.

 

“…So the outcome will ultimately depend on the result of the battle taking place on that hill.”

 

In such small-scale combat, our forces would be at a severe disadvantage.

 

After all, you need a warrior with great strength, but at the 4th Defense Line, such a person….

 

“Other than Seran….”

 

Suddenly, one person flashed through his mind.

 

‘Arteon.’

 

It was true that he possessed skills far beyond what could be called an ordinary soldier.

 

But even so, he couldn’t achieve victory against Ulgrak, who uses aura.

 

To counter aura, that absolute power, the only method was ultimately the same aura.

 

If there was a possible method, it would be to cut off the opponent’s breath with an unexpected surprise attack before they could use aura….

 

‘Such a thing would be impossible.’

 

Deep wrinkles formed on Belkain’s forehead.

 

Eventually, Belkain looked at the person in front of him as if he had made some decision.

 

“Claw.”

 

“Sergeant Claw.”

 

At his response, Belkain quickly wrote down a letter.

 

Soon, Belkain handed the letter to Claw and said.

 

“Deliver this to a messenger. The contents must be transmitted via magical communication from the nearest city.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Claw took the letter and hurriedly left the office.

 

And alone in the office.

 

“…Phew.”

 

Belkain could only let out a long sigh mixed with worry.

 

* * *

 

Kururururururung!

 

“…!”

 

“Wh-what’s happening?!”

 

A small tremor that shook the ground and a roar coming from the forward position.

 

Leorn, who was positioned with the main force, couldn’t hide his bewildered expression.

 

“C-Commander!”

 

Even at Sharokl’s shout, Leorn’s gaze remained fixed on the forward hill.

 

Though it was covered in fog and couldn’t be seen clearly.

 

“…What kind of battle is taking place there?”

 

If it was at a level that could shake the ground this much, its power must be extraordinary.

 

Could there be a mage among the Kar Tribe?

 

‘…No, that’s impossible.’

 

If there had been a mage, those guys wouldn’t have failed to utilize them until now.

 

Then was there someone with destructive power equivalent to that?

 

“Aura….”

 

Leorn bit his lips tightly.

 

As far as he knew, there was no one in his unit who could use aura.

 

Then ultimately, someone from the Kar Tribe had used aura.

 

“…Sharokl.”

 

“Yes, Commander.”

 

“Send a letter to Rauben at the outskirts immediately. Tell him to hurry and move the main force toward the 4th Defense Line.”

 

“…What? Didn’t you send Major Rauben a cooperation letter telling him to strike the Kar Tribe from behind? He should already be moving.”

 

“That’s why I’m telling you to hurry and rescind that order and tell him to join us here!”

 

Sharokl flinched at Leorn’s roar.

 

This was the first time he had seen Leorn looking so urgent.

 

This was almost like….

 

‘Is he convinced that we’ll be defeated in battle?’

 

If our forces were defeated in the forward battle, it would be an incomparably greater loss of military strength than before.

 

If by any chance the Kar Tribe pushed forward without suffering major damage….

 

“Y-yes, understood!”

 

The 4th Defense Line, which had been defended for over ten years… would collapse.

 

As Sharokl hurriedly ran off with the letter, Leorn unconsciously bit his thumbnail.

 

“D-damn it, Hadel… I shouldn’t have listened to that guy.”

 

There were two things Hadel had demanded in exchange for participating in the forward battle himself.

 

Namely, Seran’s deployment and using the 2nd Defense Line forces stationed at the outskirts to strike the Kar Tribe’s rear.

 

Certainly, this could be considered a quite effective strategy.

 

Under the premise that they would win this hill battle.

 

‘But….’

 

If they were defeated in this hill battle, it could be a terrible mistake.

 

Both Seran’s death and the movement of the 2nd Defense Line forces.

 

Leorn couldn’t hide his anxious expression.

 

Where exactly had things started to go wrong?

 

“…Damn it.”

 

He could only curse at the current situation to soothe his anxious heart.

 

* * *

 

Kwarururururung!

 

With a tremendous roar, part of the hill collapsed.

 

The piles of dirt and gravel pouring down the slope like an avalanche swept away those who were there like a wave.

 

However….

 

Puuuuuuuuu!

 

The horn sound that echoed along with it caused deep wrinkles to form on Arteon’s brow.

 

It was the horn commanding the Kar Tribe to retreat.

 

“…You.”

 

“Let’s settle this the next time we meet.”

 

Makrowdon said while looking at Arteon, who was glaring at him fiercely.

 

Though it was a damn frustrating situation, it was impossible for him to defeat Arteon with his current strength.

 

Makrowdon looked at the Hill beside him that was collapsing.

 

He had struck the bottom of the fairly steep Slope with all his remaining strength.

 

And….

 

Rummmmmmmmmble!

 

Along with the weakened Ground, something began crashing down from above.

 

Makrowdon said.

 

“Our Warriors can escape from this kind of landslide, but… I wonder if those weak Empire bastards can do the same, not you though?”

 

“You, bastard!”

 

“You’d better hurry. Unless you want to bury your subordinates alive.”

 

With those words, Makrowdon quickly moved to follow the retreating Kar Tribe Warriors.

 

Arteon wanted to immediately chase after Red-haired Comrade and finish him off.

 

“…Grain! Move to the opposite side with the Unit members! Hurry!”

 

But escaping the collapsing landslide came first.

 

If they were late, the Unit members could be buried alive just as Red-haired Comrade had said.

 

‘The other side….’

 

At least the other side where the battle was taking place seemed to be out of the landslide’s influence.

 

However….

 

‘The fact that there’s no news at all… the signs are strange.’

 

Quite some time had passed, so the balance should have tipped one way or another.

 

The fact that there wasn’t even a signal yet could be interpreted as meaning they didn’t even have the leisure to signal.

 

“Grain, after moving with the Unit members, join up with the side where the battle is taking place. Even if the path is somewhat narrow, we need to combine forces now.”

 

“Aren’t you coming with us, Platoon Leader?”

 

“I’m going straight through the shortcut.”

 

“…What?”

 

Grain’s eyes wavered.

 

That direction was where dirt was pouring down due to the landslide.

 

So Grain shouted.

 

“It’s dangerous! You should quickly go in the opposite direction with us…! Platoon Leader!”

 

But soon, seeing Arteon running off through the quick route, Grain shouted.

 

“Damn…! We’re moving too! Hurry!”

 

“Yes!”

 

In the end, Grain began hurriedly running with the Unit members in the direction Arteon had indicated.

 

The pouring dirt had already approached right before their eyes.

 

“Run! Run!”

 

“Aaaaaaahhhhh!”

 

Rummmmmmmmmble!

 

Even if he had used the power of Aura, a landslide of this scale.

 

Just how strong could human power become?

 

‘To think Lord Arteon was… that strong.’

 

Grain, no.

 

Hadn’t all the Unit members seen it with their own eyes?

 

The sight of him overwhelming that monster-like Kar Tribe commander without being pushed back at all.

 

‘Perhaps… really perhaps….’

 

He thought that this battle might end the long war with their victory.

 

Vaguely hoping for victory and being certain of victory were completely different things.

 

Grain and the Unit members running on the opposite path to avoid the landslide truly had the same thought.

 

And at the same time.

 

Whoosh!

 

Arteon’s figure, powerfully kicking off the Ground and running, was like an Arrow.

 

Thud!

 

Arteon narrowly avoided the dirt falling right beside him and threw himself into the Bushes.

 

If he moved This Place….

 

“Found them.”

 

Soon, Kar Tribe Warriors and allied soldiers came into Arteon’s view.

 

But….

 

“…?”

 

Unlike what he had worried about, both forces seemed to have suffered no major damage.

 

Moreover, due to the Horn that had sounded a little while ago, the Kar Tribe Warriors were quickly retreating.

 

‘What’s the situation?’

 

With this much time having passed, both sides should have suffered significant damage.

 

But soon, someone bleeding came into Arteon’s view.

 

“Lord Seran!”

 

“…?”

 

With Arteon’s shout, Ulgrak, who had been withdrawing, turned his head to look at him.

 

Instantly, a chilling calm settled over him as thick Killing Intent seeped into his gaze.

 

He wanted to ignore the retreat signal immediately and charge at Red-haired Comrade.

 

“Taman.”

 

Seeing Ulgrak standing firmly in place, a subordinate warrior spoke urgently.

 

At that, Ulgrak turned around without hiding his regretful expression.

 

“…Understood. We hurry to the rendezvous point.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Soon, Ulgrak began running quickly to the retreat location with the Warriors.

 

Watching Ulgrak’s retreating figure, Arteon soon turned his head to look at Seran.

 

“Lord Seran!”

 

He had a fairly deep wound on his Left Arm and was bleeding.

 

As the Kar Tribe retreated, soldiers approached to examine his wound.

 

“We’ve given first aid for now, but… the wound is deeper than expected.”

 

“…Damn.”

 

Seran bit his lips tightly and grimaced.

 

Sweat flowing from his forehead dripped down his chin to the Ground.

 

Hadel, who had been looking at Seran with a pitying expression, soon turned his gaze to Arteon.

 

“How did things go on your side? The fact that they retreated… was it because of you?”

 

“Yes, there was a clash with another commander-level enemy. Fortunately, the Unit members weren’t seriously injured, but… the other side didn’t suffer major damage either.”

 

“For now, preserving our strength well is sufficient. However….”

 

Though it was incredibly surprising that Seran had become able to use Aura.

 

‘To think he’d get injured here.’

 

Looking at the degree of injury, it seemed difficult to use his Left Arm in future battles.

 

Naturally, it was a situation where their combat power was greatly reduced.

 

But then.

 

“Don’t worry too much. Sergeant Arteon can use stronger Aura than me.”

 

“…!”

 

At those words, Hadel’s eyes shook greatly.

 

What did this mean?

 

At Seran’s completely unexpected words, Hadel looked at Arteon and asked.

 

“Is that really true…?”

 

“…Yes. I was able to reach the Aura Realm recently.”

 

“Huh…!”

 

This must be what it means to be so shocked that words won’t come out.

 

In the Empire’s history, had there ever been such a young boy who could use aura?

 

‘…Is he the greatest genius in history?’

 

To throw such a talented individual with high potential into such a dangerous place.

 

Hadel reflected on himself while simultaneously nurturing hope for victory.

 

And…

 

If Arteon had truly made the Kar Tribe retreat…

 

“We need to maintain formation like this and slowly push those guys back. They have nowhere to retreat to.”

 

“What do you mean they have nowhere to retreat to?”

 

“By now, the reinforcement forces stationed at the outskirts should already be attacking the rear where the Kar Tribe’s wounded are.”

 

Hadel revealed to Arteon the details of the operation he had negotiated with Leorn.

 

“If everything goes according to plan, they should have already started the attack. If we can block and hold off their advance here…”

 

There would be nothing the Kar Tribe could do.

 

Seran nodded at this.

 

But then…

 

“Captain Hadel!”

 

A soldier came running up the hill urgently from behind.

 

As everyone turned their attention to him.

 

“The, the main force… the main force…!”

 

At his following words, the expressions of everyone present hardened.

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