45 [1-45] A funeral procession in the twilight (2/2)

I would like to think that the report of 4,000 undead is just a wrong number, but the person who reported it is a knight and the lord who received the call. Since it is certain that a large number of monsters are approaching, we must send out scouts to ascertain the enemy's strength. We have to evacuate and warn the towns and villages along the way. ......

When Hilbert thought about it, he realized that something was wrong.

”...... Hey, there. Did you hear when Wesara was destroyed?

”It's ...... unclear at what point the slaughter ended, but the first undead appeared at approximately 10 a.m. today. After that, I'm not sure exactly when the slaughter ended, but it appears to have continued until at least noon.

”And they're already this close?

A march usually takes a long time. The larger the army, the longer it takes.

Depending on the condition of the roads and the weather, it would normally take more than a day for an army of 4,000 to travel from Wesara to Temina. Even if they left Wesara at noon, they would have reached Temina too fast.

...... If they are all undead, then the marching speed of humans is of no use. The undead have no concept of fatigue. There is no need for unity of purpose.

And undead can see at night. Perhaps ...... they are still marching. ......

Lawrence says, looking as if he's about to grind his teeth.

Hilbert drew up a map of the country in his mind and calculated the speed of the undead army's progress.

The results of his calculations were immediately desperate.

At this rate, ...... they'll reach King's Landing in the morning!

Hilbert stood up from his chair as if he had been confronted with an invisible sword.

I don't think he's going to just walk through King's Landing. I'm sure that the target is King's Landing, given the circumstances.

The ”Rose Princess of Hell” is coming to ...... kill Hilbert and destroy the kingdom of Ciel-Teira.

Battles usually start slowly, like an ice storm melting snow.

In the meantime, you have enough time to deal with ...... and prepare yourself.

The ridiculous situation of 4,000 troops suddenly appearing and attacking tomorrow was beyond comprehension.

In a half-hearted voice, Hilbert shouted.

Gather the troops!　Get the neighboring lords to send out as many men as possible!　I don't care if they're asleep, let them wake up the whole country and bring them here!

Contact the Temple, get them to send out the Temple Knights and Priests!　I'll call the Adventurer's Guild. They won't complain if it's a monster. I don't care how much money you have to pay, just send as many adventurers as you can to ......!

After he had said all that, Hilbert remembered a fact that made him even more desperate.

Adventurers are more powerful than soldiers in the fight against demons.

Against an army of undead, adventurers would be a great help. A high ranking party may be able to reap 100 or 200.

But the most dependable and strongest party in the country is now ......

”When will the spear return?”

They are now on their way to exterminate the undead hordes that have appeared in the south.

They were recommended by Duke Gerald, and Hilbert himself had sent them on the quest.

I'm not sure if ...... those undead were a diversion or not.

In the event that you've got a lot of money to spend, you're going to want to make sure that you're able to get the most out of it. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

Lawrence spat viciously.

The Skeleton Champion is considered a threat equivalent to a Sixth Grade Elite. This does not mean that a single sixth-grade adventurer is equal to it, but that a party including sixth-grade adventurers is appropriate to defeat it. This is an overestimate of the danger, based on the safety of the adventurers, but there is no doubt that this is a dangerous enemy.

Furthermore, if the Rose Princess of Hell is behind this, it would be futile to send any adventurer against her. We need to use a party that can solve the sudden situation, or at least bring back information. The decision to send the ”spear” was a good one.

--...... It was the right thing to do!　If only it hadn't come to this!

”Can't we go pick up the spear with our airborne cavalry?”

”My king, all our airborne horsemen are hippogriffs!　All hippogriffs are bird-eyed. All hippogriffs are bird-eyed. Even with magic night vision, they instinctively avoid flying at night. Without night flight training, I'd say it's a tough call. If you wait until morning, I can pick you up. ......

...... No!　Then the enemy will come this far!　A defensive battle without airborne cavalry is ......!

Hilbert held his head.

...... We have no choice but to call Noahcurio for reinforcements. The air cavalry alone will be here by tomorrow. It'll only take a few cavalry to get there quickly. ......

Hilbert says in a desperate, muttering tone.

Even if you survive this, you're sure to be used as a frontline base for Noah Curio. But at this point, we can't afford to think about the trouble ahead.

No matter how much we owe them, we must use all the cards we have to survive.

”We'll siege the city walls. If only Noah Curio's reinforcements would come. ......

”No, my king.

No, my king.” Lawrence sheathes the Teir Ayllu on his hip and shows it to Hilbert with an offering.

I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results.

The daughter of a foolish king who sold his country to the Federation. The daughter of a foolish king who sold his country to the Federation. Every minute he's on this earth is a blasphemy against his reign!

Now that he has reappeared is his end! I, Lawrence, will make sure he is vanquished!

The tone was strong.

The undead cannot continue to operate without a supply of magic. If there was a sorcerer who created the undead (and it was certainly the Rose Princess of Hell), then defeating the sorcerer would completely neutralize the 4,000-strong army.

As long as Lawrence defeats the ”Rose of Hell”, he can win the ...... battle.

But Hilbert did not blindly cling to any one possibility. Hilbert was a cautious and thoughtful man who thought before he acted.

If you can beat it, beat it. That's the best way. ......

But that doesn't mean he's going to show up at your doorstep. He might just send an army of undead after you.

”...... I know, sir. The undead are an army that does not need to be resupplied. In addition, they have the ridiculous property of increasing in number as they create more bodies. There's a good chance that they'll try to bring in an enduring battle.

But if you have the opportunity, you can always ......

Yeah. I'll be counting on you ...... then.

Ha!

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