Chapter 183

Chapter 183

Ant Princess, Alesha

I looked at the different locations from the throne room.

We were doing well at the first hole. Hanzo the kobold ninja was putting up a good fight. And once Fuma Kotaro arrived, they overwhelmed the enemy.

They cut the ants down like the wind and crushed their legs like a demon. They showed the worth of a ninja from the Sengoku era.

If enough time passed, they would exterminate the ants and fill up the hole.

Next was the north. Here, they were being pushed back. While werewolf Bradenboro was a courageous fighter, the ants had also sent some of their best fighters to this location.

Quite a few of them had wings. If things continued like this, the battle line would crumble. Thinking this, I decided to send reinforcements their way.

Robin was in charge of the west, and while they seemed to be in a stalemate, they too were starting to get pushed back. He was leading a group of archers. And since they were best with ranged attacks, they would be at a disadvantage as the enemy got closer to them.

Even worse, they had only been assembled recently, and lacked experience. However, their commander was Robin. And he fought like some kind of demon god, even in this dangerous situation.

He would shoot two arrows simultaneously and hit both targets.

And if the ants got too close, he would push the arrow into the ground and stab them with a short sword. He dealt with the ants like some kind of bullfighter.

On the other hand, Jeanne was doing rather well in the east. Her holy sword, Nouvelle Joyeuse, unleashed blades of light that cut through the ants one after another.

In the first place, she was a Hero that was good at taking on multiple enemies at once. So in a way, these ants were the perfect enemy for her.

Now, adding this all up, it would seem that we were losing. But what about the southern battle line?

I checked it through my magic screen.

Toshizou Hijikata was in charge of the south side, and seemed to be evenly matched. He was leading an army of demons, monsters, humans and demihumans. Many of these soldiers were strong and among the elite.

And so they could fight well, even when Toshizou wasnt necessarily giving out orders.

However, it wasnt like Toshizou was slacking off either.

There was a very powerful enemy on the south side.

And this enemy was leading a group of human soldiers. They were all samurai who wielded Japanese swords.

This group was led by an old man who wore a fox mask.

It was as if the gods had led them so that they would be on the same battlefield.

Even Toshizou, who didnt believe in fate, had to smile at this.

I never believed in any god, but perhaps I will have to build a small shrine in my room once this battle is over.Updated chapters at novelhall.com

I will build a temple.

They both said jokingly, and then they unleashed their most powerful attacks.

A terrible sound rang, and then the locked swords pushed against each other.

Very impressive, old man. You managed to block my attack.

A girl who was in the shape of a human and was like the purest of crystals.

General Hannibal. How is the battle fairing?

Hannibal was surprised to see her there.

Princess. Why are you in a place like this?

It is my mothers order. My other elder sisters are also out on the frontlines.

The queen gave such an order?

If you are my daughter, then stand at the frontline! Share the hardships of the other ants. Thats what she said.

She only calls you her daughter when its convenient.

Alioshe had seventy-seven daughters. But they werent treated much differently than the winged ants. The ant queen did not feel affection like humans did.

It cannot be helped. I am the youngest daughter, and must work for my mother.

Princess Alesha. Ive said it many times before, but there is no need for you to think that way. One day, Her Majesty the queen will regret the way she treated you.

No, that is wrong. My mothers orders are absolute.

He could tell by her eyes that Alesha was not lying. She loved and respected her cold-hearted mother. Even though she was nothing but one of seventy-seven daughters.

While this devotion to her mother was likely from a gentleness that was in her nature, in this world, no, within the colony, it was seen as a needless emotion.

But Hannibal didnt say any of this. He just told her that he could not send her to the frontlines.

Alesha obeyed him. But just then, he received a report from his subordinate.

Sir Hannibal. Demon King Ashtaroths main army has moved.

The main army? They left the castle?

Yes. He seems to have taken many soldiers with him in order to help the northern battlefront.

I see. Perhaps he means to win on the northern side all at once, and then move on to the others.

It was a good plan, but also a double-edged blade. As this meant that the castle would be less protected.

And Hannibal had been waiting for this to happen.

Very well. Now is the time to take the castle. An elite corps will be sent.

So you are going to destroy the core in Ashtaroth castle.

Said Alesha.

Exactly.

Hannibal smiled crudely, and then he gave the order.

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