Episode 171
Episode 171
The reason this operation had an extremely low success rate was because there was no way the saint could be left alone for two days.
And what I focused on was the strong players who I felt were Master-level or higher among those knights.
– Prince Leon, the power of the Holy Nation has begun to move. It seems that all the power is pushing in the same direction. It is towards Pestard Avenue.
[Multiple approaches are confirmed. Powerful people of Master level or higher. A total of 5 people are identified.]
Diablo, who heard the information, and the librarian, who detected the strong man, reported at the same time.
“I’m already on my way.”
There are a lot.
Fortunately, all five of them are approaching the same location.
When I turned my head, I saw that Saint Nadia had already started praying.
Nadia ten Lilibel, a false saint who was branded a heretic.
The saint suddenly disappeared and reappeared, praying in front of the most sacred statue in the Holy Land.
From the perspective of the Holy Nation, it must be making one wonder what a person who is so unstable that he can't even properly manifest miracles is doing now.
but.
The upper echelons of the Holy Land, who noticed the presence of the figure next to her, the High Priest Dibble, could not help but sense that something was wrong.
It was as if a huge force that had been completely excluded because it had a tendency to never step forward suddenly came forward to protect the saintess.
They noticed something strange about someone who had been just watching until then stepping forward, so they took action, but Diablo surprisingly gathered his forces in a stealthy manner and blocked the way.
The number was considerably larger than I expected.
But as he said, it wasn't enough to stop the higher-level beings, so the master-level strongmen were my lot.
Five knights in splendid armor.
The high priest has not yet revealed himself.
All of them are between beginner and intermediate level sword masters.
Although they were all powerful enough to be called strategic weapons, I simply greeted them by holding my breath.
Kwagagagagak!!!
I stood on the street as if to block them who were quickly approaching, and I pulled out the Black Night Sword, a sword made of mithril that the dwarf craftsman Verus had made for me, and swung it lightly.
If you use a sword here, there is no point in wearing a mask.
I was forced to act as an anonymous mercenary working with Diablo, not Leon of Cascadia.
I swung my sword and created a shockwave, drawing a huge line in front of them as they quickly approached.
“…….”
The five eyes that instinctively stopped approaching gathered at once toward me.
“What are you?”
“You can’t go in from here.”
The elderly paladin at the forefront of my voice glared at me with a cold gaze.
“Are you a heretic? I will stop the author. As for the rest, quickly subdue the heretics so that they cannot defile the holy relics.”
At his command, the other knights simultaneously unleashed divine power and took stances to move.
Yeah, that's a normal reaction.
It's ridiculous for a Sword Master to stand against five people alone.
Even though I felt I had power, I wasn't sure how much, so I figured one would be enough.
Teardrop!!!!
Soon, one of the Sword Masters tried to pass me by, crossing the line I had drawn as if he was flying through the sky.
But I lifted one foot slightly while holding the sword.
“I told you clearly. You can’t go in.”
Bullfight!!!
As I lightly clouded the floor, dozens of magic circles appeared simultaneously from the floor, creating chains of elemental mana, attempting to wrap around the paladins who were trying to pass by me.
Thud!!
However, it seemed to have little effect on the Sword Master-level Paladin, so he used his sword imbued with the Paladin's Aura Blade to cut through the chains.
Of course, by doing so, I succeeded in pushing him out again.
“Were you a wizard?”
The old knight asked me, thinking that I had hit him with a magic spell while he was holding a sword.
“Humble, humble.”
“You arrogant brat. What are you doing? Don’t move at once! This is an order to quickly pursue the heretics!”
Soon, the four people who received his orders move simultaneously.
I guess they figured that even if they didn't know one thing I was hiding, it would be difficult to block all four.
“Do not blame me, heretic.”
Furthermore, before I could stop them, an old paladin drew his sword and advanced towards me at incredible speed.
There are four strategic weapons that are trying to get past me.
One of the most powerful strategic weapons that can be pushed against me head-on.
Certainly, I do not have multiple bodies and there is no way to catch them all at the same time as they disperse.
“To the room of truth.”
So, we have no choice but to lock them all up.
[Overload]
[Transcending the Realm]
[Colosseum of Link]
A fake circle is placed over the seven circles.
The 8 Circle Magic Launcher is ready.
I immediately created a huge, solid curtain that enveloped the nearby area, covering everyone.
My job is to keep them from reaching Nadia for two days.
BANG!!!
The Sword Master-level knights who had tried to break down the wall that had suddenly appeared looked astonished when they saw that the wall was intact even to their Aura Blades.
“What, what is this?!”
“Stop wasting your time. It won’t break easily.”
“You… who the hell are you? You can use this much magic in such a short period of time….”
“There is only one solution, would you like to hear it?”
“…….”
“Usually, magic cannot be maintained if the caster is defeated.”
I think it would be better for you to just stay focused and not give up.
Let's say that, the old knight rushing towards me has an unusual aura.
I turned my gaze towards the knight commander's sword.
At the same time, the aura exploded and my body momentarily distanced itself from him as if it had been taken out of time.
Kaaaaang!!!
At the same time, his sword was pushed back with a faint sound as if it had collided with something.
“What a unique swordsmanship. It’s a shame that it’s a heretic swordsmanship.”
The reaction speed is quite fast.
His level appears to be that of a Sword Master Lieutenant, but his expertise seems too great to be measured simply by his level.
“I am Rehelon Van, Commander of the Holy Knights of the Holy Nation. What is your name?”
“If you were going to tell me that, why didn’t you wear a mask?”
"bouncer……."
Unlike the Ghost Sword, the Black Night Sword is stronger than a normal sword, but it is not strong enough to withstand my sword skills.
In other words, it meant that if you used it for a certain period of time, you would have to restore the sword's condition through the machine god's heart.
It's fortunate that at least that's the case, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to use the sword for long.
“There’s nothing we can do. We have to suppress the interest as quickly as possible and move in.”
At Rehelon Ban's command, the Sword Master-level knights all simultaneously activated their swords and began to attack.
* * *
The prayer of the saint.
The upper echelons of the Holy Land. The high priests who had labeled Nadia a heretic gathered together to discuss the current situation.
“I never thought that the Dibble Archmage would come to the forefront.”
“Wasn’t that person completely neutral, not meddling in politics?”
“But now he has come forward to protect the saint.”
They had already made many preparations when they tried to oust Saint Nadia, but in fact, even they had not imagined that Arch-Chief Dibble would step forward.
I don't know how the saint managed to boil him, but Dibble must have planned something and put on a show like this.
“It’s obvious what she’s going to do. She’s going to perform a ritual where Nadia ten Lilibel summons an angel in front of everyone.”
If an angel is summoned, she is no longer a heretic.
Of course, even if that happens, you can get away with the logic that it's not true, but if the opponent is the Arch-Chief of Dibble, he really has the power to capture and tear apart all those involved.
“I have already dispatched five Sword Master-level Paladins in the name of public service. The Arch-Chief of Dibble is a powerful force, but he will not be able to fully protect her from five Sword Masters and the Holy Nation’s forces right now.”
We must reach Saint Nadia, subdue her, and drag her away before they incite the people with their strange antics.
Because it was such a sudden and unexpected plan, only a few troops were prepared, including those residing in the capital, but it didn't matter.
Since we have sent five Sword Master-level Paladins, who would normally not move, under the pretext of invading the capital, good news will come soon.
Baril, who was actually leading them, was not here at the moment, but it didn't matter if he wasn't there.
“I am reporting.”
“Tell me. Have you captured a heretic?”
When one of the archdeacons asked the priest who had come to report, he answered with a trembling expression.
“That is…….”
“Stop being so stuffy and answer quickly!”
When one of the impatient archons shouted, the priest flinched greatly.
“That is… The first batch of troops dispatched are tied down by troops blocking the road.”
I expected that. It means that the power of the Dibble Archmage is stronger than expected.
“The Sword Master-level knights. Where are they and what are they doing?”
The priest opened his mouth cautiously in response to the question of one of the ministers.
“I can’t be sure, but all five of them are currently fighting one masked person. There’s a strong barrier surrounding them, so they can’t get out or in.”
What the hell is this nonsense?
bang!!
“Does that make sense right now!! The five best warriors of the Holy Nation can’t stop just one person!! Even the Empire’s Sword Master has come!”
“I don’t think that’s the case……”
“Ugh…….”
“Don’t worry. There won’t be any problem with Lord Rehelon. He’s an undefeated knight.”
At those words, the ministers nodded their heads in agreement.
“Well, that’s true. I’m sure we’ll hear good news soon.”
But inside the giant barrier, something different from what they expected was unfolding.
Kaang!! Kang Kang!!!
Rehelon Ban's swift and relentless sword strike cuts through Leon several times.
In a situation where the cooperation was better than expected, Leon was in a position where he had to block all elements that could identify the identity, so he couldn't easily gain the upper hand.
Just focus on avoiding or blocking it.
Since they don't know much about magic, they create variables through it and adjust my situation.
“It’s more surprising than I expected. It’s as if you’ve fought many times against multiple opponents.”
“It just so happened that way.”
