Chapter 27 - Chapter 4: Awakening #2 (1/2)
Chapter 27 - Chapter 4: Awakening #2
”Kairam is moving.”
The next morning, Chris spoke to everyone who had gathered in one place.
“I think his main priority will be to join Yakuzan. Before the day becomes bright, we need to be prepared to launch maneuvers.”
He clicked his tongue at the end of his words.
‘If I’d woken up late and missed it, would he have allowed me to sleep?’
Getting up late was always a welcome thing, but it would certainly be a shame to let Kairam go.
Felicia made a ‘hah’ sound and asked with a little bit of provocation.
”Can’t you take care of them on your own?”
Chris laughed wildly. His face was obviously a human but his eyes were like a wild beast.
Felicia didn’t avoid his gaze while Caitlin looked between the both of them with uneasy eyes. Fortunately, Chris shifted his gaze first. Chris sighed and shrugged slightly before explaining.
”These guys are acting faster than I expected. Even their withdrawal is orderly. I’ve been keeping an eye on him and would have struck if there was a chance but... I judged it was better not to. Kairam is more competent than I thought.”
The battle last night was definitely a big hit. Even so, the troops in this area hadn’t received any damage. Additionally, while the lycanthropes were full of health, the orcs had no regenerative power. Striking blindly with cornered troops could increase the damage.
‘They can also escape through the cave.’
Thanks to the cave, they could move directly using the shortest distance. However, that short distance was also a problem.
Felicia pouted after hearing Chris’ explanation and nodded.
“Well, if that is the situation.”
In the first place, Felicia wasn’t in a rush. There was no need to argue.
“Then what will you do now?”
Caitlin asked Chris. Chris replied by moving the models on the battlefield map.
”General Vandal contacted me. Yakuzan seems to be attempting a last hurrah here. This is Kairam’s path.”
The orc models of the Red Lightning tribe were moved to the southeast. It was the edge of the Jishuka Mountains.
”For now, we will join General Vandal and shatter the Red Lightning tribe.”
The three models of In-gong, Caitlin and Chris, that seemed more realistic than others, were moved to Vandal’s model.
The dwarf portal and cave weren’t connected to this section of the Jishuka Mountains and the enemies were gathered in one place. Therefore, there was no need to divide the troops.
Chris added like it was an afterthought,
”Ah, the dark elves are with Vandal, so they will meet you when we join up.”
Right now, she had no attendants but Felicia had originally led over 100 dark elves.
Felicia hesitated before asking Chris.
”May I know the number of casualties?”
It was completely different from her normal expression. Due to that, Chris replied more softly than his previous cold tone.
”I haven’t been sent the details but... honestly, there seems to be a lot of damage. They fought pretty hard for Noonim.”
That was for certain. The sight of the dark elves struggling recklessly against a large number of enemies was still in In-gong’s head.
Felicia’s expression darkened but it was only for a moment. She soon returned to her usual expression like she didn’t want to show any weaknesses.
Chris’ face became strangely relieved and he said to In-gong, Caitlin and Felicia.
”I’m going to do some miscellaneous things that are required. In the meantime, Caitlin should start teaching Shutra Aura and Beast Authority.”
”Yes, I understand.”
Caitlin responded positively. In-gong had been looking forward to this, so his expression brightened.
It was at that moment...
“Wait, you are teaching him Aura? Shutra, do you know Aura?”
Felicia asked, blinking with shock.
A child of the Demon King could use magic, but Aura was different. Now, In-gong- Shutra knew how to use Aura?
“Uh... yes.”
In-gong smiled awkwardly. ‘Isn’t it great?’ - Caitlin was happy despite being interrupted but Felicia’s eyes were different from usual.
‘Is that greed in her eyes?’
It was similar to how Chris looked at In-gong.
‘If I look into the abyss, will I see it looking back?
It was slightly different from Nietzsche’s saying, but In-gong thought of similar words. Just as In-gong coveted Felicia, Felicia also coveted In-gong.
'The problem is that we are in different factions.’
Who would win?
In-gong left the room with Caitlin while Felicia followed them.