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Turning Chapter 730
🕑 Added 2023-12-19 04:40:53 +0000 UTCChapter 730
“Cavalry! It is indeed a daunting task to battle monsters, but I need you to focus intently and listen to me. I have assessed the situation and am ready to issue orders."
Kishiar, having just released his sword radiating a blue aura, called out to everyone. His voice, though not raised excessively, had the power to command attention instantly. This time, too, it effortlessly roused the spirits of the Cavalry members, who were ensnared in confusion and dismay.
"Everyone knows that when monsters appear, cracks accompany them. I don't suppose anyone is surprised by this obvious fact. Or is there anyone here who is?"
"No, Commander!"
Shouts came from various directions, even as some struggled to fend off monsters, their roars and thudding footsteps resounding in the background.
Yet, Kishiar's face bore a relaxed smile, devoid of urgency, reassuring those watching him.
"Good. As it stands, there are fifteen monsters here—no, fourteen, I reckon? And soon to be thirteen, judging from over there."
"Ah... ha ha...."
Even the tense recruits and Imperial soldiers managed a strained laugh at Kishiar's witty joke.
"Fortunately, the crack has vanished, so no more monsters will appear. And they're confined within the area we're surrounding. They're too big to escape unnoticed, so we don't need to count them anymore."
The implication was clear to all: if they could deal with the monsters here, they could resolve the situation without endangering civilians.
This hopeful message visibly shifted the mood. The faces of the Cavalry members, previously dismayed, now filled with calm determination and resolve, as Kishiar raised his hand.
"So, our only task now is to maintain our current encirclement and deal with these monsters. Are we capable of that?"
"Yes, Commander!"
The number of Cavalry members present was significantly fewer compared to those at the capital's headquarters, as they were merely the members dispatched to the southern branch. Even though their leader, Kurga, had not yet returned, their faces were resolute.
'It's strange that Kurga hasn't returned yet. He should have been back before us, to inform the other members and investigate the death of the second prince of Herne… There is a high possibility that Kurga had encountered trouble on his way back.’
It wasn't surprising, given that the same culprits had targeted Duke Peletta's carriage. But Kishiar must have anticipated this and taken measures upon realizing Kurga's absence.
'I don’t know about the Knights of the Herne Duchy, but Kurga is not weak enough to be easily defeated. I have to believe that nothing serious has happened.'
As Kishiar surveyed his troops, he once again raised his sword.
"Alright then, let's begin the annihilation. Cavalry, switch to lure-and-attack formation! Yuder and I will take the center."
Lure-and-attack formation.
The eyes of the Cavalry members, who had been holding off monsters, sparkled with determination.
Their training in the Cavalry had not been limited to practical combat. Kishiar had taught them literacy, as well as theoretical knowledge usually reserved for knights and soldiers, including the types of monsters and how to counter them.
The types and countermeasures of monsters were based on the valuable lessons recorded through the hard-earned experiences of the Peletta Knights, followers of Kishiar. Initially, those who had just joined the Cavalry wondered why they had to learn such things, suffering through the training. However, after experiencing its utility in the West, they ceased their complaints.
The lessons introduced various advantageous combat forms against monsters, including the lure-and-attack formation ordered by Kishiar. "This method is especially effective against large, slow-moving monsters. A small group of our strongest will engage each monster individually, while the rest will scatter to lure away and stall the remaining monsters," it was explained.
But this wasn't just about indiscriminately stalling or luring. The crux of this tactic was the coordinated movements of the remaining troops, ensuring the elite few could focus solely on their monstrous adversaries.
Although this method had its drawbacks, its efficacy was unmatched if executed correctly. Should the timings not align, or if the monsters were not lured effectively, or if the elite group failed to swiftly dispatch their foes, the situation could quickly turn perilous for all.
It required perfect trust and execution, with each member fulfilling their role without deviation. And Kishiar, along with Yuder, boldly declared they would undertake the role of the elite few, focusing solely on combating the monsters. This was a decisive choice, despite knowing Yuder's vulnerability to monsters.
"Are you sure about this?" Yuder asked with concern.
"What do you mean?" Kishiar inquired.
"I thought you would have me stay back," Yuder admitted, half-expecting Kishiar might tackle the monsters alone. But Kishiar just smiled, as if to dismiss the notion.
"Would you have obeyed such an order?" he challenged.
"No," Yuder replied, to which Kishiar smiled knowingly.
"I just need you to buy me time to wield my sword while I assess the monsters. That's enough," Kishiar said earnestly, his face a blend of seriousness and slyness.
Yuder, albeit slightly depleted in strength and knowing his efforts might not significantly harm the monsters, understood his role was not about brute force. His experience in drawing the enemy's attention and creating openings was what mattered. And in this regard, no one was more experienced than Yuder Aile.
Kishiar trusted Yuder implicitly to create the opportunities he needed. This was the first time Kishiar felt confident in someone else's ability to handle the attack on his behalf.
'This is good,' he thought. With Nathan Zuckerman also due to return, they would have additional support. Yuder nodded firmly, resolved.
"Understood. Leave it to me."
Kishiar's eyes twinkled with amusement as he unwrapped the cloth bound around the hilt of his divine sword, revealing its true form beneath the unassuming exterior.
"Set up the formation! Lure one monster each to Commander and Yuder!"
Unaware of Yuder's weakness, the other members of the Cavalry had already started moving without hesitation. The first to bring a monster for combat was Yergin Schiller, who had earlier dealt with a southern merchant alongside Yuder.
Despite some wounds on her body, Yergin exhibited skilled movements, using the power of the wind to draw the monster towards them. Her eyes lit up at the sight of Kishiar's sword.
"That sword...! Could it be a divine sword?! Wow... Ah! Oops."
"Be careful."
Yuder, noticing her momentary distraction due to excitement, lightly used the power of the earth. With a minimal effort, he created a small depression in the ground, causing the massive monster to stagger and its attack to falter.
Yergin, having nimbly dodged the creature with her wind manipulation, expressed her gratitude to Yuder.
"Thanks, Yuder! I'm not sure if our Commander is a swordmaster or has abilities like Jimmy, but being part of this historic moment, capturing monsters with a divine sword, feels amazing! Now, please take care of the first one!"
As she darted back after her playful remark, Kishiar, responding with a smile, raised his sword.
"I shall."
The divine sword Orr, filled with an aura of anticipation, was suddenly enveloped in a blue light, unleashing sharp attacks in accordance with its master's intent.
It took three strikes for the first monster to fall, losing limbs and other body parts in the process, completely pierced by Kishiar's attack.
"Wow!"
As the monster collapsed with a thud, cheers erupted from afar. The joy of their strategy's success and the rapid spread of hope that they could indeed prevail filled the air.
Then, the second and third monsters, lured by the Cavalry members, began to approach. Yuder, alternating between his sword and a bit of his power, did his utmost to prevent the monsters' desperate attacks from reaching Kishiar.
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Antoinette Kalmus
Somebody plays League. ;)
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Yuder: Taunt and CC Kishiar: ADC Cavalry: winions
