39-battle (1/2)

It was an afternoon, two days later.

The sky was a perfect shade of blue.

It was almost eerie. Not a speck of cloud from corner to corner.

We, the 5th squad, had finished our morning patrol and were returning to the barracks. We were catching our breath. A calm time was flowing there.

ooooooooo......!

As if to break the calm, a loud alarm sounded. A tone that drew out a physiological disgust.

It's them!　The demons are attacking!

From the outside came the almost angry shouts of the guards.

It must have come from the watchtowers on the stone walls surrounding the city.

Tension instantly filled the air.

Commander Bolton announced to the guards in the barracks.

”Good. All hands. Get into position!

With that order, the guards scattered.

Our position was the same as in the previous battle against the undead. At the front gate. The first place we had to defend in battle.

Naturally, it's going to be a fierce battle with a lot of danger.

Last time, it was just the four of us from the 5th squad that defended it. This time, however, the guards from the other squads were to join us.

As they say...

”Zeke and his men fought well last time with only four men. I thought it was kind of cool to see them do that.

”We started out with ideals, too. We wanted to protect the treasure and the people of the city. We wanted to fight for the good of the world and the people.

But as I worked, I forgot how it felt. I've been working so long I've forgotten how it feels. ......

”Let us fight with you. ”Let us fight with you to protect what is important.

”Let us fight with you.

The guards all looked serious. They looked different from when I first met them. They had the resolve of warriors.

”Zeke. I'm counting on you.

Commander Bolton called out to him.

”......, I know it's hard to fight your old comrades.

No, sir. I'm ready for it.

I'm a member of the city guard.

I'm a guard of this city, and I'll beat down anyone who poses a danger to the people of King's Landing without mercy. Even if it's a former comrade.

”Zeke. We're coming with you.

I think we can be of some help.

...... Haruna. Irene.

Haruna and Irene told me.

”He may be a jerk, but he's been fighting with us all along. We have to stop him.

It would be irresponsible to leave him out there.

It's a dangerous fight.

I'm prepared for that. Do you have any idea how many death rays we've been through? I'm not gonna die.

And if it comes to that, Zeke will protect you.