CH 120

Episode 120 – The Ogre Phalanx 3

The Captain Ogre was much larger, in size, than the others.

He had a clad metal body armor that had the color of gold in the sun, and he was holding a huge silver hammer in both hands.

I felt like I would be torn to pieces getting hit by that thing.

And then there were those who took off into the sky.

They were all ogres with wands in their hands.

They were four mage ogres.

The mages swung their wands in unison from behind the captain.

Four streaks of white glow hit us in the rearguard.

With a chill that seemed to freeze my skin, ice bombs the size of grains of rice rained down on me.

But we knew that the enemy would attack us with water magic.

We all had water resistance on us.

I didn’t feel like I could time the reflection right, so I quickly shielded my eyes with my arms.

The ice pellet hit my whole body.

I felt a dull pain and a sensation of cold air cutting through my skin.

It’s not an unbearable pain.

To be honest, the Hellhound’s flames were much worse.

Still, …….

Yukino screams.

“No. It hurts, help me.”

He fell to the ground and stumbled around.

His whole body was covered in wounds.

Oh no, he’s only level 10.

He’s only a third of my level.

If hit points increase with level up, then the shock I feel is probably only a third of what he feels.

It’s no wonder that what “hurts a little” for me is terrible pain for him.

However, I didn’t expect him to scream so much.

I bite my lip tightly.

What could I have done differently?

“The captain is coming!

Lucia shouts.

Yes, now was not the time for regrets.

Elle, two of you must intercept the captain!

I put two Greater Wind Elementals, which I had left as a rearguard protection, against the flying Captain Ogre.

The female-shaped messengers, made of translucent bodies, rose in an arc to intercept the leader of the ferocious ogre.

They clashed violently.

The Wind Elemental, which is actually a rank 6 warrior, seemed to be struggling against the captain, even with two of them.

It’s true that …… is not a simple task.

This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment.

Still, we can buy some time.

If I can buy enough time, Alice and the others will be able to sweep up the small fry.

For that, please visit …….

Lucia, slow them down.

“Yes, sir. Flame Bind.

The captain ogre’s entire body is bound up in a rope of flame.

But right after that.

The mages behind the captain unleashed their magic at once.

Four streaks of pale blue light flew at the captain.

In the sky above, there is a Captain Ogre and four Mage Ogres.

Against them were two Greater Wind Elementals, me, Lucia, and Yukino-san.

Alice and Keiko are in a melee combat with a phalanx of fifteen or so Ogre troops.

It would be impossible for them to escort us.

The two of them have been able to draw the Ogre swarm away from us, so we are still able to manage.

Yukino-san was still lying on the ground.

He was in a lot of pain.

I don’t think he’s been through too many rough spots.

“Self-healing, please.”

“Yes, yes …….”

I’m sorry, but I can’t take away Lucia’s moves.

Now, I look up at the Captain Ogre, who is connected to two Wind Elementals.

There are several ways to deal with this.

I’m not sure what I’m going to do, but I’m going to go with the safest way.

Samon Greater Elements: Wind.

I summoned another Greater Wind Elemental and quickly applied the Templar’s granting magic.

In the meantime, the mage unleashes a few ice spells, but …….

Lucia intercepts this with a firestorm with magic release.

The ice and flames collide, causing a series of explosions.

Yukino-san is screaming again, but I ignore him with all my heart.

“Bypass the captain and attack the mage in the rear.”

I ordered.

The translucent girl soars up like a whirlwind and heads for the enemy’s rearguard, the mage ogres.

The mages intercepted the approaching wind elementals with ice flakes.

However, the impact of the ice was no obstacle for the Wind Elemental, which had a water resistance in it.

On the contrary, the lightning bolts that she unleashed hurt the mages.

The mages were at the mercy of a single Wind Elemental.

This is a matter of compatibility.

The mages, judging that we were not good in the air, attacked us from the sky.

But the Greater Wind Elemental I had summoned was an expert in the sky.

There was no way it could lose a dogfight to a mage who could only fly.

However, this is just a way to buy time.

I’ve already consumed quite a bit of MP with the granting magic, so I can’t call up another one.

“Flame Bind.”

Once again, a rope of flame strikes the Captain Ogre.

It entangles his entire body.

The captain flails wildly and then lets out a deafening roar.

Half of the rope of flame disappears with the roar of the undoing spell.

However, half of the flames are still holding the captain.

Moreover, the mages are too busy with their own affairs to support the captain.

Then, two wind elementals struck.

The Captain Ogre was hit by the electric shocks, cut and wounded by the wind blades.

He moans and roars some more.

Finally, he breaks free of the flame binding completely, but …….

Flame Bind.

Lucia calmly unleashes her next spell.

The captain is once again encased in a rope of flame.

Wow, this kid is ruthless.

No, it was my order, but…

Well, I guess I’ll just keep grinding away at …….

Just as I was thinking this, the sound of leveling up rang out in my head.

Oops, Alice and the others have defeated the ogre.

In the white room.

Alice ran up to the battered Yukino-san and used her heal a few times.

Yukino-san was crying without any shame.

“I don’t want to do this! I don’t want to do this, please help me!”

She slumped down on the spot and continued to cry.

She wiped her tears away with both hands, but they kept flowing.

Her heart was completely broken.

No, to be honest, I underestimated her. I hadn’t really thought about what it would be like to fight alongside a level 9 person.

In Lucia’s case, she was fine and didn’t feel anything after she reached a certain level.

No, in her case, she feels comfortable and endures her pain.

I glanced at Lucia.

The exiled elf princess noticed my gaze and slowly shook her head.

I don’t have any words to say to those who are suddenly caught up in this battle without having made any preparations.

Keiko-san hugged Yukino-san, who was slumped over and sobbing.

She gently patted her back and comforted her.

I’m sorry, Yukino-san. I’m sorry I made you go along with my reckless plan.

Yukino-san cries like a child, and Keiko-san hugs her.

“I’m sorry, senpai. I’m sorry I couldn’t live up to your expectations, I ……

No, you’ve done well. That’s enough.

“To think.”

Lucia muttered.

“I’m sure you’re confused, but it’s the first time you’ve faced a situation like this. …… Shiki is such a good commander, isn’t he?”

I nodded my head.

Yes, all the girls in the nursery were reassuring.

So I hadn’t expected that some of them would break down in the fight like this.

But if that was the result of Shiki’s clever guidance, then …… is the place to be.

I can’t help but be convinced and amazed.

It is no wonder that Yuki-senpai has not been able to unite the disparate members of the high school until last night as well as the Ikugikan group.

I didn’t understand the difference.

“However, as far as I’ve observed … Kazu, it seems that there are many people who try to be reassuring by using you as a basis for their hearts.”

“That’s another ploy of Shiki-san.”

Lucia agrees, “I see.”

If you think about it, it is true that the Ikugeikan group has been instructed from the top down under the leadership of me and Mr. Shiki for three days, and has acted without hesitation.

The high school, on the other hand, had been in a state of extreme confusion.

Perhaps Yukino had no one to rely on, no pillar of emotional support.

Barely, since this morning, with Yuki-senpai standing above him, a minimum level of organization has just been established …….

It’s probably not as tightly knit as the Ikugikan group.

Although it is unavoidable, the organization is a bit unreliable when it comes to fighting together in the future.

Well, that’s how bad Shiki-san is.

If Shiki-san were here, I wonder if he could get Yukino-san under control.

I don’t even know what to do with a crying girl like this.

Thinking about this, I sigh.