Volume 2 Chapter 21 (1/2)
Editor: Tan.
Chapter 2 Episode 21
(Defensive War 2)
Day 169 after being summoned to another world: (Defense War) 2
”Listen up! Do not show them any mercy! Crush them completely! We shall show them the power of Rozeria Kingdom's knights!”
Upon receiving Mikhail's order, all 500 knights began to line up on the hill.
They were overflowed with silent tension.
Since the opponent’s number was only 100, Mikhail decided to ignore Ryouma's order completely.
When someone ignores their superior’s order but manages to win as a result, they are usually forgiven.
But with that, it means Mikhail cannot afford to lose.
It is absolutely unforgivable to ignore orders and fail to achieve anything in return, let alone a complete defeat.
Even Princess Lupis wouldn’t show any mercy toward such person.
(I will not lose!)
Inside Mikhail's mind, he can only think of victory.
However, occasionally, having such mindset can make someone to be blind to the truth.
”Chaaarge!!!”
”””Uooooooooh!!!”””
Following his command, Mikhail's sword pointed forward, 500 Knights rushed down the hill spreading dust behind their paths.
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”What! Say that again!!”
A furious voice erupted from inside the tent.
Ryouma couldn’t believe the report that was brought to him by an unknown knight in Michail’s unit..
Rather, it was obvious that he was unable to understand it.
”Y-Yes..., M-Mikhail-sama’s r-reconnaissance un… unit has been des… destroyed c-completely... ”
Blood was dripping from the Knight's body, forming a small puddle under Ryouma’s feet.
Some of his words were unclear since he was enduring the pain, and some blood got stuck in his throat.
The two Marfisto sisters continued to apply healing magic to him. For everyone who has seen his condition, they knew if the sisters were late by few minutes, he would have died.
He managed to survive and arrived in this place with sheer willpower alone. A normal human would have died from these wounds long before making it here..
Looking into his eyes, one can feel his determination to keep on living.
”Mikhail..., why did you..., did he die?!”
Ryouma lost his cool and shouted at the man who was at the border of life and death, despite trying his best to calm himself.
The Knight was clearly dying.
It was just a matter of time until the soul leaves the body.
But regardless, he tried his best to convey the important information to Ryouma before his flame of life burned out.
In this sort of situation, the knight should be given utmost respect as he performs his final duty.
For a dying knight, this was considered as the highest honour.
”Mikhail-sama..., chased after..., Kyle..., and charged deep..., into the enemy line. ”
”Kyle?”
It was a name that Ryouma have heard for the first time.
Ryouma repeated the name inquisitively.
”Y-Yes..., Mikhail-sama was commanding…, the unit calmly…, until he saw that the commander…, of the enemy unit is a traitor named Kyle Iruna.”
When Ryouma looked around, the Knights’ faces in his vicinity turned pale.
Ryouma wondered if there was something about this Kyle Iruna guy.
However, this was not the time to ask about it.
”I see.., did Mikhail rushed to the enemy to defeat that person?”
Toward Ryouma's words, the wounded Knight tried his best to nodded his head.
Ryouma began to imagine the battlefield.
(Mikhail was probably calm until he found out that a traitor named Kyle was the commander of the enemy unit... Considering Mikhail's personality, I guess he was unable to let that slide...)
Ryouma understood why Mikhail was impatient.
This is the reason why Ryouma was hesitated to entrust the scouting mission to him.
Even so, Ryouma trusted Mikhail's ability.
Despite knowing that Mikhail was impatient, he should have been someone who knows his own game.
That's why Ryouma found it hard to believe that Mikhail did not order retreat until they were completely annihilated.
Ryouma could understand that a Knight usually can't hold themselves back if a traitor was standing in front of them since Knights hate traitor the most, but still...
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”So? How far away is the enemy? And how many soldiers do they have?”
Ryouma pushed back his various thought and asked the question that matters most.
What important right now is when the enemies are going to arrive.
And also how many soldiers they are bringing.
Ryouma, who was already in a disadvantage, had found himself in further disadvantage after the reconnaissance unit got annihilated.
Even with the preparation of trench and fences, they would still get destroyed if they were to receive a surprise attack right now.
”The soldiers' numbers are unknown, but at least ..., they have more than 5000..., as for the time..., they should be arriving in 15 minutes from now...”
Ryouma's face turned pale.
”Lione! Bolts! You guys go take the defensive position on the north and south. And take 400 soldiers each! I will handle the center with Laura and 600 troops. Sara! You stand by behind and manage the rest! Also, ask someone to form another reconnaissance unit to confirm the enemy’s position!”
After Ryouma stood up, he a.s.signed the defensive position to Lione and her group.
Lione and the others have been familiarised with some defensive positions to a certain degree; thus no confusion ensued.
They nodded immediately and left the tent.
”M-Mikos.h.i.+ba-sama...”
”What is it? Is there anything more?”
”I-I'm sorry..., w-we were unable to..., carry out our duties... ”
Hearing that, Ryouma nodded toward Laura and the others and made them leave the tent.He then crouched down on his knees beside the wounded Knight.
Right now, time is very valuable.
However, this is about the last words of a knight that has been surviving up until now with his will power alone.
Ryouma had no choice but to listen to his final words.
”It is fine..., I understand... ”
Ryouma just nodded to the wounded Knight.
This knight was only obeying Mikhail's order.
It is impossible for Ryouma to put all the blame on this knight who's on the verge of death.
Ryouma held the wounded knight in his arm.
Then begin to hear the injured Knight last words.
”M-Mikos.h.i.+ba-sama..., Her Highness.., Princess Lupis..., please..., make her..., the queen..., of..., Rozeria...”
Having finished say his final wish, all the power left the wounded knight’s body.