The Mad Spearman of the Northern Front - Chapter 79

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The Mad Spearman of the Northern Front (79)

 

“You’re talking nonsense.”

 

When the messenger who returned after hearing Hadel’s report conveyed the contents to Leorn, his lips curled up in a mocking smile.

 

Leorn muttered while casting his gaze beyond the hill.

 

‘What kind of dog’s death are they trying to die against an enemy who uses aura?’

 

Nevertheless, Hadel had reported that they were gaining the upper hand.

 

Leorn’s smile soon disappeared.

 

His heavily sunken eyes pierced through the hill as he stared.

 

He had already withdrawn the plan to send reinforcements to the 2nd Defense Line to attack the enemy’s rear.

 

Leorn had ordered the reinforcements to retreat, and when they returned, he planned to pull the front line back to the 4th Defense Line to reorganize their forces.

 

‘Just hold out for a few more months and I’ll leave this place…’

 

Leorn’s calculation was certain.

 

If they couldn’t secure control of this region with certainty, it would be much more advantageous to defend their existing territory.

 

As long as there were no major problems, there would be no hindrance to his promotion.

 

“Sharokl, how long will it take for the messenger to reach the 2nd Defense Line with orders?”

 

“Since they departed at sunset, they should arrive tomorrow morning at the earliest.”

 

“Hmm, then let’s watch tonight. If those guys are truly desperate, they’ll bring some results by tonight.”

 

“…Yes.”

 

Sharokl bowed his head and tried to hide his twitching lips.

 

Though he had assisted Leorn for a long time, his ability as a commander hadn’t changed.

 

Did he truly not know who was responsible for holding this 4th Defense Line?

 

The sight of this commander driving Hadel and Seran, who had achieved the greatest merits, into a death trap while planning to withdraw the main force, filled Sharokl with bitterness close to disgust.

 

‘Abandoning the most loyal ones and choosing only his own safety…’

 

But ironically, it was also true that things had gone smoothly so far thanks to Leorn’s foolishness.

 

Swish.

 

Sharokl raised his head and looked toward the hill ahead.

 

The battle was lasting longer than expected, and the outcome was still unknown.

 

Nevertheless, Hadel’s face, who would be continuing the fight desperately, came to mind.

 

‘…How unfortunate.’

 

He couldn’t erase the thought that the death of a capable soldier was regrettable.

 

However, if the Empire were to gain control of this lake, new problems would surely arise.

 

‘For their purpose… it can’t be helped.’

 

An unavoidable sacrifice for the greater cause.

 

Sharokl repeated this bitter reality to himself and silently turned around, disappearing into the darkness.

 

* * *

 

Clang!

 

With an intense crash, Makrowdon’s axe sent Arteon flying back.

 

But even as he was pushed back, Arteon’s gaze remained fixed on him.

 

‘…He’s strong.’

 

As he had felt before, that guy was definitely strong.

 

Moreover, unlike before, Makrowdon wasn’t engaging in a one-on-one duel.

 

He had judged that quickly subduing Arteon was more important than a warrior’s pride.

 

‘He could have been a little more… stubborn.’

 

This was exactly what made Makrowdon terrifying.

 

He clearly assessed the current situation and acted in the most advantageous way for them.

 

Of course, he had a belligerent personality that didn’t avoid fierce battles, but this kind of cold-headedness shone even brighter.

 

‘But…’

 

Fortunately, having fought him once before had somewhat overcome his trauma regarding that guy.

 

Now, even seeing that scar-covered face didn’t make his body freeze up.

 

Therefore…

 

Swoosh! Slash!

 

Clang!

 

“Kuk!”

 

“Grr…!”

 

Arteon caught his breath while deflecting the approaching Kar Tribe warriors.

 

Had he bought enough time… at this point?

 

Arteon felt that the presence behind him had completely disappeared.

 

But then.

 

“Are you buying time until your comrades get inside?”

 

“…You know, yet you’re giving me this time?”

 

Arteon asked Makrowdon.

 

That guy’s senses would be as sharp as his own.

 

He probably had a vague sense that the other unit members were moving.

 

But despite that, there was only one reason why he was staying in this position.

 

“Anyway, there are only two of you who can use aura, aren’t there?”

 

“…”

 

“And that guy is injured. So that means you’re the only one who can use aura.”

 

Makrowdon’s eyes sank coldly.

 

For a moment, Arteon felt as if all the hair on his body was standing on end.

 

Listening to what that guy was saying, it felt like Arteon wasn’t holding them back, but rather…

 

‘Like I’m the one who’s trapped…?’

 

And that ominous premonition proved correct.

 

Whoosh!

 

“…!”

 

Something huge suddenly charged from the side, and Arteon hastily drew up his aura and thrust his spear.

 

Screeeech!

 

Along with a sound like metal being torn, Arteon’s expression twisted violently.

 

A truly unexpected attack.

 

It was Ulgrak.

 

“To think you’d come here alone like this… I commend your courage.”

 

Ulgrak spoke quietly while raising his axe with crimson aura rising from it.

 

Just now, if Arteon hadn’t used aura, he would have lost his life in an instant.

 

Drip.

 

Thick beads of sweat rolled down his cheek.

 

Two commander-level warriors with Four Feather Tattoos were standing before him.

 

“…”

 

Arteon silently looked at them.

 

Certainly, the Kar Tribe was a tribe with strong pride and self-respect in battle.

 

Having faced them for so long, Arteon knew this better than anyone.

 

However, right now there was clearly a reason why each side absolutely had to overcome the other.

 

The Kar Tribe, wanting to leave the barren lands of the north and obtain a somewhat better environment.

 

The Empire’s soldiers fighting to defend their territory against their attacks.

 

The fight between these two groups would continue forever unless one side disappeared.

 

Therefore…

 

“…Whew.”

 

Arteon lightly spun his spear.

 

At his changed atmosphere, Makrowdon’s pupils wavered slightly.

 

Then Arteon shouldered Iglis like putting an arm around someone’s shoulder, and twisted his body so the spear blade pointed toward them.

 

“A combined attack to catch me… That must have been a difficult decision for you guys.”

 

Arteon muttered.

 

Coming here, how to make those two focus on him.

 

That had been his concern.

 

But if these two were going to come out on their own and face him like this, Arteon had no reason to avoid it.

 

‘Then… is this a fight to see which side lasts longer?’

 

Whether he could hold out long against these two commanders.

 

Or whether the Empire’s Special Forces with Seran who could use aura would be faster at dealing with the Kar Tribe Warriors.

 

He couldn’t be certain which would be faster.

 

“I’ll have to hold out.”

 

A fierce current began to surge from Arteon’s body.

 

Unlike the earlier fighting just to survive.

 

Wooooooong!

 

Now it contained the single-minded determination to defeat the enemy with full power.

 

At that sight.

 

“…”

 

The corners of Makrowdon’s mouth, who had been watching Arteon, curved up long.

 

‘This damn bastard…’

 

Had he just been buying time against him until now?

 

Forgetting the strategy of mutually containing each other and buying time, his competitive spirit seemed to boil over.

 

Ulgrak also formed aura without hesitation at Arteon’s appearance.

 

Wooooooong!

 

A fight between superhumans who had stepped one level beyond human limits.

 

Naturally, the ordinary Kar Tribe Warriors pulled back and went to support elsewhere.

 

And soon, only Arteon, Makrowdon, and Ulgrak remained in the training ground.

 

From now on, another fight within the group would begin.

 

But it didn’t matter.

 

From the beginning…

 

‘This was what I wanted.’

 

He would desperately survive.

 

And if he could seize Elvarfiel Lake from those guys and obtain the Heart of Ether sleeping in the lake…

 

‘I can become stronger than now.’

 

Perhaps the moment he possessed the Heart of Ether, he could reach a realm beyond what he had in his past life.

 

Soon Arteon’s eyes sank coldly.

 

“There are two of you, how long do you plan to keep having a staring contest?”

 

Arteon said.

 

Along with that, blue mana rippled from Arteon’s entire body and aura began to flow thickly from his spear tip.

 

“If you won’t come, I’ll go first.”

 

Arteon launched his body toward Ulgrak and Makrowdon.

 

* * *

 

Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwang!

 

With an explosion that shook the vicinity, the ground began to tremble.

 

Seran turned his gaze to look toward where the sound came from.

 

A chilling tension pressed down on the training ground, and urgency rushed in.

 

‘…Arteon.’

 

Thinking of him fighting two aura users over there, Seran turned his head back toward where the Kar Tribe Warriors were.

 

“Attack them! Annihilate them all!”

 

Though his left arm was injured so he couldn’t properly use aura, Seran gripped his sword tightly with his right hand.

 

Every time he moved, his left elbow throbbed and blood flowed from the wound.

 

But he didn’t even think about such pain.

 

Wooooong!

 

Blue aura rippled and settled in Seran’s sword.

 

Soon with clear aura, Seran charged toward the Kar Tribe Warrior in front of him.

 

Swish!

 

As he cut him in half in an instant, the surrounding Kar Tribe Warriors flinched and looked at Seran.

 

“It’s aura! Don’t face him head-on!”

 

“He has an injury on his left arm. Circle around to the left and attack!”

 

“Take down the aura user first!”

 

Certainly an aura user had to be threatening to them.

 

But with the two Taman gone now, they had a sense of duty that they had to hold the line.

 

If they retreated further here, wouldn’t they go straight to the main base where the wounded were?

 

The Kar Tribe Warriors moved quickly simultaneously and dug into Seran’s side.

 

“Got him…!”

 

“…!”

 

And it was the very moment when the Kar Tribe Warrior who had circled to the left rear attacked Seran.

 

“Kuk…!”

 

His left arm wouldn’t obey so his defense was momentarily delayed.

 

Seran tried to forcibly twist his body to defend, but the guy’s sword was faster.

 

But then.

 

Clang!

 

Hadel’s sword shot out like lightning and deflected the Kar Tribe Warrior’s attack.

 

“I’ll handle the defense, Seran.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Thud!

 

Seran didn’t miss that opening and kicked off the ground, charging toward the Kar Tribe Warrior while swinging his sword.

 

Swish!

 

As one Kar Tribe Warrior fell to the ground spurting blood, Seran assessed the surrounding situation and shouted loudly.

 

“We need to hurry!”

 

Hadel’s voice echoed across the battlefield.

 

“While Arteon is holding those two monsters, we need to completely clear this place!”

 

Every minute and second would be time dancing between life and death for him.

 

One was already overwhelming, but two monsters who use aura.

 

At such a cry from Hadel, a warrior with three feather tattoos on his left shoulder shouted.

 

“These Imperial bastards…! Hold out! The two Taman will return soon! We must defend this place until then!”

 

The Kar Tribe Warriors fought desperately.

 

Because they had reasons they couldn’t retreat from this place.

 

In such fierce combat where neither side would retreat, both sides’ forces were gradually diminishing.

 

But then.

 

Kwaaaaang!

 

Another explosion that split the battlefield.

 

At that, not only the Imperial Army but also the Kar Tribe Warriors turned their gaze toward where the sound came from.

 

Because a massive flame pierced through the dark night sky and shot up to the heavens with a roar.

 

With light that seemed to momentarily brighten the surroundings, it captured everyone’s attention.

 

And within those flames.

 

“…!”

 

Someone’s shadow was soaring into the sky like a beast.

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