Chapter 620: Defensive War (2)

Chapter 620: Defensive War (2)

The entire world held its breath as they watched a single woman, who looked thin and fragile, stand there and control the battlefield. The first swing of her sword easily reaped the lives of dozens of her enemies.

“Euaaaaaaack!”

“Keuhaaaaaaaaack!”

“Keheeeeeeeeok!”

The second swing of her sword caused the ground to be dyed red with blood.

“Aaaaaaaack!”

“Keuhaaaaaaaack!”

“Stop heeeeeeeer!!!”

The third swing of her sword pushed back her enemies.

“Ughhhh...!”

“M, monster...”

Ellie, who was covered in blood from head to toe, continued to move forward and cut down her enemies one after the other. A tempest of sword lights flew out of her sword and swept away the enemies in front of her. Creating a gap, Ellie charged towards the two million strong troops fighting against her.

[The entire world is holding their breath in front of Ellie’s majesty and dignity.]

[Strong. Ellie is incredibly strong. I believe this proves why Ellie is called the Sword Emperor.]

[The elegant swan has turned into an eagle that bites and claws its prey.]

[However, we already know the problem here. She will definitely fall from exhaustion before even being able to deal with 100,000 troops.]

This was a fact that everyone was certain about. Everyone was aware that Ellie would be deposed today. But how would that story unfold? That was when words started to appear above Ellie’s head. Then, a beautiful and divine voice spread in the area.

[The woman wanted to become an emperor that protects her people.]

The players could tell. Only when Ellie was supposed to face a new change would her story appear. The full-fledged story of the Continental Emperor Ellie was about to begin.

Swooooooooosh—

Letters and words continued to appear above Ellie’s head as the divine voice spread out, while she charged and stabbed three of her enemies in one go.

[The woman has never let go of her sword ever since she was a child.]

[Someone said to the woman...]

[You are not fit to be an emperor.]

[You will not be able to become this nation’s pillar.]

[But the woman held onto her sword tightly. Even when her hands bled and got torn. She could not and did not stop.]

Slash, slash, slash, slash, slash, slash—

Huge sword lights broke apart the Luvien Imperial Army’s armors and pierced through their chests. All of the enemies were appalled at the horrifying look in Ellie’s eyes.

Shwaaaaaaaaaaaa—

Ellie raised her sword and flew towards her enemies, her sword ripping the skies.

[Finally, her father recognized her and bestowed upon her the ‘Phoenix’s Sword’ as she became emperor.]

The phoenix was the symbol of Eivelis Empire, it stood for a burning and passionate emperor that would never go down. As for the Phoenix Sword, it was a legendary sword that had been passed down through several generations and went through the hands of several emperors. It was the symbol of Eivelis Empire’s emperor.

[Many were after her life to the point that she had to stay awake every single night.]

Shwaaaaaaaaaaaaa—

“Uwooooooooooooh!”

Ellie pierced through one of the soldier’s chest with her sword. Then, she grabbed him and dug in deeper, allowing her to go faster.Yôur favorite stories at novelhall.com

Ping—

Spurt—

The small cuts and injuries that she incurred all over her body stretched out and widened.

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaang—

“Ugh!”

[She survived as an emperor and kept many by her side.]

Ellie flew back after being hit by the mages’ explosive magic. After vomiting a mouthful of blood and staggering back...

Crack, crack, crack—

Crack, crack—

Slash, slash, slash!

...the Eivelis Empire’s Phoenix Knights ran through the gaps of the enemies and surrounded her, guarding her and protecting her.

“...I told you that those that do not retreat would be given an immediate judgment.”

“...We will gladly accept punishment for our crimes.”

“We will accompany you even to the depths of hell.”

“It was an honor to serve you, my lady Ellie.”

[She was a cold-hearted ruler.]

[But behind that cold-heartedness, somewhere far away from the public’s eye, she had always lived for them.]

[Ellie took in the son of a poor farmer, Luvarc, and made him into the Phoenix Knight Commander of the Eivelis Empire.]

“For Her Majesty!!!”

[A war orphan became a knight and found a new family by her side.]

“Don’t let a single one of their fingers touch Her Majesty!!!”

[Many people gathered around her. She continued to make policies for her people. Because of that, the number of poor decreased and many dream of becoming knights under her rule.]

“Yes, sir!”

The phrases, which became dormant for a long time, began to appear above her head again. And the moment she wielded her sword against her enemies...

Clang!!!

The Phoenix’s Sword in her hand broke into pieces. Just like a scene in the movie, everything slowed down in front of Ellie. It could be seen how Joy Co. Ltd. prepared for this with this movie-like scene.

The Phoenix’s Sword symbolized the Eivelis Empire and its emperor. As it shattered, beautiful patterned snow flakes began to fall on the ground, as a pike pierced through the left side of Ellie’s chest.

Stab—

“Urk...!”

Ellie immediately took a step back and twisted the enemy’s neck.

Collapse—

The entire world was filled with countless thoughts as they watched her fall to her knees. The things that she would show them in the near future. When she would show up as the Continental Emperor. Would the Eivelis Empire, the pillar of Asgan Continent, turn into a wasteland after its collapse?

The same thoughts filled Ellie’s mind, a bitter laugh escaping her lips as she thought, ‘I have been swinging a useless sword for the longest time, Father.’

That was right. The Phoenix’s Sword had long lost its power. Was there a sword that could be around for a very long time? Of course there was none. A sword that has been bathed in blood over and over again and kept on being repaired would eventually weaken and lose power.

The Phoenix’s Sword was a sword that has been passed down from one emperor’s hand to another for 500 years. It was a symbol, and a heirloom for the generations of emperors. Still, she did not have any regrets. The people that Ellie cherished dearly would forever live in her heart. Well, there was actually one thing that she found disappointing.

‘That rascal...’

Ellie wanted to see that guy’s face once more, while he was looking or eating delicious food.

One thing that everyone could see here was the fact that Ellie was much stronger than most people think. Would anyone believe that someone like her was wielding only the power that had the strength similar to that of a Unique-ranked sword? Ellie had been able to cut down 600,000 enemy troops with just that sword. Even after it shattered, she continued to swing it because it was the last strand of her pride, and the Eivelis Empire’s pride.

“Hooo...”

It was as cold as winter. Her breath gushed out and bloomed into white smoke in front of her. And right now, one and a half million enemies were pointing their weapons at her. Some of them showed her courtesy by just standing there silently and just observing her. There were some that felt relieved that a monster like her, a fierce beast, had finally collapsed. Each and every single one of them were sporting complex expressions on their faces.

However, there was one thing that was for sure. There were millions of weapons pointing at her. There were 200,000 archers standing as they took aim.

Swooooooosh—

As their bowstrings got pulled tightly, the final chapter of Eivelis Empire’s Empress Ellie began to unfold.

[She broke up with her beloved and ended up being alone.]

[She continued to fight for her empire and her people alone.]

[She took on a lot of things alone.]

[And she remained alone even until the moment she died.]

The words that flashed above her heads made everyone’s hearts pound.

“Fir...!”

Just as a man was about to give the order, the final phrases that would decorate the final moments of Ellie’s life appeared.

[But even though she was alone, she would wander every corner of the world to become the Continental Emperor...]

[Something unexpected has happened!]

[The system is being controlled!]

[The system is being controlled!]

[The system...!]

[The great being that can take control of the system is involved!]

Then, a strange thing happened. The phrases that appeared above Ellie’s head started to disappear and scatter away like sand in the wind as new words appeared above her. That was when a blue barrier was erected around Ellie, and the voice of a man spread out in the area. The voice was something that was easily recognized by everyone. It was the voice of none other than the ‘Food God’.

[But she was not alone.]

[There was always a young man that stood by her side who cared for her, respected her, and loved her dearly.]

[The young man grew up and matured with Ellie’s teachings.]

[The young man became a king with Ellie’s teachings.]

[The young man was the only one that called Ellie his ‘noona’.]

[And the young man cared for her more than anybody else.]

Swooooooosh—

The one and a half million troops were in a buzz. And the commentators from all over the globe were very excited by the sudden changes in the system. Then, the blue barrier that protected Ellie from the one and half a million troops started to melt away. And along with that...

“Kihyeeeeeeeeck!”

“Kyahaaaaaaack!”

“Graaaaaaaaaa!”

“Kihyeeeeeeeeee!”

Hundreds of dragons appeared and covered the skies. Amidst those dragons was Elder Velach, who was descending rapidly. And on his back stood a man, pulling something that was hanging behind his back and wrapped tightly with a cloth. Then...

“Noonaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”

...he threw it at Ellie with everything he had. As the item flew to her, the cloth that wrapped around it unraveled. The cloth flapped in the wind as Ellie snatched the item with her hands. It turned out to be a sword.

Grab—!

The moment Ellie grabbed that sword...

[The Main Episode’s direction is being changed!]

[Continental Emperor Ellie’s story might be rewritten right here, on this day!]

Ellie just grabbed the sword and...

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

...a blast of red energy exploded and devoured 200,000 of the troops that surrounded her.

[Another Continental God, a different Sword God from Sword God Valen, has appeared!]

[Her new name, the name that was being rewritten right at this moment, is Sword God Ellie!]

A new God had descended to the world.