Chapter 14: Crisis, Opportunity, Crisis (5)

Chapter 14: Crisis, Opportunity, Crisis (5)

Thud! Thud! Stomp!

Kuaaa!!!! Ackkkk!!!

As I felt the shock was heavier than I had imagined, I became sure.

It blocked!!

The shock was indeed there, but there was no sense of clinging or pulling, proving that the enemy didnt notice me down here.

The mutes attacking right now are a mix of too many things, from humanoid types to the body of beasts. There is bound to be a difference in the running speed, then. Those pushing now are probably the quick-footed ones. Once all of them are swept away, there will be a little time before the next group arrives, and I can fall back!

Cough!

Instantly, a bloody lump of blood rushed through my throat, even though most of the impact was just me being pushed to the ground with the shield.

Crack!

Ack!

Perhaps because the shields endurance had worn out, the claws of the beasts would puncture through the weak areas of the assembled shield, cutting through my eyelid. Rather than a searing pain, I was perplexed by the toenails impact.

- Speedwagon : this much can be handled

- Holli : he might die at this rate please!

- Highwaynachoman : What are you talking about? He is still alive. A contract is a contract!

- Holli : what nonsense is that! This isnt just a game! If he dies in this realistic game, hed feel more than that in real life too!

- Guns_N_Blood : contacts and trust sometimes weigh more than their own safety.

Ugh, shut it!

System. Chat off.

Flash!

I immediately turned off the chat with the system IU. As I put the broken shield aside, I could feel a strange calmness on the battlefield.

1st wave already passed.

My vision was becoming crimson as blood flowed down from the cut eye. For a brief moment, I felt alone on the battlefield, but then I saw a group approaching us from the rising dust.

They are slow. They are mostly bipedal soldiers captured in the cities. They will be able to think to a small extent than the beasts which came first. No, with or without intelligence, they will not take my body!

I needed to step back now, but my legs wouldnt move. That was how hard they got rooted to the ground.

What is this? Did the damage build up in my body without even realizing it?

No. If there was such a shock for my legs to turn like this, there should be a visible scar on the shields. And my body is in poor condition. But why is this happening all of a sudden.

Ding- ding-

At that moment, Professor could see a flashing red light in the corner of his vision. This is a signal from the system UI, which was turned off.

Tring-!

[Talent: Honorable Soul: My colleagues in Silver Cry are definitely waiting behind me. This scale is not a size where few mercenaries who act alone can stop it. Theyd even be seated a little ahead of the front like before. I put them in danger. I cannot leave this place! If I keep this position and constantly weaken the monsters breathing through, the mercenaries will be able to deal with them!

/The honor engraved on your soul has chosen to reject your retreat thoughts and stands up for the comrades!]

now I am so lost that I cannot even laugh at this.

From the moment I picked up this trait, I knew I would get punched by this at some moment, but not this dramatically!

It felt weird. Obviously, my organs inside were hurting, but strangely, my head felt clear. What do I do? Ah, the blood. I think the cut was deeper than I thought. Did I bleed too much?

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My blood was dripping, and my blood pressure had dropped, so I was feeling excitement and tension, which had risen to my head. As the tension was relieved, the clenched body felt a bit released. And I thought of one thing in this dazed state. What can I do to live?

What

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Whats coming out of the mouths of the knights is an oath one takes before the actual war begins. It was a chant of Rodrik.

All troops! Come ahead!!

Woahh!!!

Ahhh!!

Woahhh!!!!

The mood did change. No, it wasnt just the mood. The cry of the soldiers who were in despair and groaning at pain now looked at the enemy.

[Battle Hymn] that boosts the combat power of the subordinate units up to 250%.

[Knights Knight] raises the HP, stamina, and defense of all allies within a 400m radius by 3lv against enemies of Rodrik Kingdom.

And the ultimate hero unit specializing in command and war, along with large-scale buffs such as enhanced versions of [Strong Will], which is said to be the highest knight skills, and [Indomitable].

[Sun of Battle]

Charlotte de Agat. She and the knights were facing the left front from the outside of the front line, which meant that the battle on the left would end in no time.

Because the right wing had collapsed much faster than expected, the army was under pressure.

The war against the Mute had just begun. Now that the two cities ahead had collapsed, Turan is at the forefront. Fortunately, Turan is a busy trading city, so one wouldnt have to worry about supplies, but behind are cities with too much distance between and lower war preparations and walls. It is important to win the battle, but it is also important to maintain the fighting power of Turan.

In that aspect, the battle on the right side had collapsed right at the start of the war. The side that deals with possibly being infected are a situation in which sacrifice is forced. It was necessary to end the battle as quickly as possible.

I have to make the war situation advantageous from this side!

On the left wing is Charlotte, one of the hero units at the end of the game. With her in there, the fighting power of many had been increased, and she is known to come with Knights Templar.

In addition, thanks to the structure that I put up, the mutes that I was trying to avoid would break down the balance and slip to the side, and thanks to that, a couple could be taken down.

Under normal circumstances, the vanguard should be the most dangerous situation, but we ended up having Charlotte and the Knights Templar on our side. The enemy cannot be seen after the second wave as this looks like the last, so if we manage to encounter the enemy first and crush them, we can pull down the protruding left wing and encircle the Mute in the battle.

The problem is that I am a soldier, not a commander.

If you cannot lead, make it so you can.

Fortunately, thanks to Professors hard work, he had one more thing he could use.

My legs can move now!

His legs were moving, something he didnt dream of. It proved that Professor was in a state with no significant effect, even if he moved from his position.

Professor picked one of the best shields he had, which was buried into the ground for defense during the first wave, and joined the Silver Cry group.

Oldman! I guess you know how to handle it! To be surviving at the monsters which rushed in like tornado!

The mercenaries who gathered together in the form of a circle and crept head patted Professor on the shoulder as they showed their delight.

Waldorf was there with a large shield and short one-handed sword. He limped yet smiled, looking at Professor.

You did well. Now go back and rest. Uh! We slowly keep our circle stable and step back!

Wait!!!

Waldorf, leading them, frowned as I asked them to wait.

Oldman. You seem to be mistaken that we came to save you, but you realize that you arent the only one we have to protect. I got everything I need for it, so you need to get out from here and be safe.

As expected, it is a matter of risking lives for the men of the union. He is so fast.

But he cannot step back now. There is no such thing as moderation in this game, and he knew he would regret this moment if he decided to let them pass.

I-I know. But I think you left something important.

What? Oldie, did you get hurt on the head? What nonsense is this?

It seems like the shock touched his brain. Well, sometimes the first timers on the battlefield do go through such things.

Ugh, we should probably let someone take care of the kids.

As they were all worried, Professor smiled.

Many people value him after looking at his physique, especially in a mercenary guild, but these people really cared.

No, you really left something important. A major way to stop the enemy on the front line and gain a terrific bonus!

And if you want to talk to a mercenary, it is always done by speaking about money first.