10 『To Arms II』 (1/2)

Nemu and Enri found their footing and stood up the best they could, Enri's hands draped over her younger sister's shoulders, while Nemu clung to the side of her older sister's dress.

Protective of one another, it was an adorable sight. Because of his human form, and apparently kind nature, it was almost as if they immediately trusted him. Though they had their suspicions, they had seen him in the forest just a few days prior to what was going on now.

”Why... Why are you here?” Was what the older one finally asked as she finally composed herself, her breathing calming down.

The Honor Guard began to reveal itself in numbers as it was heading towards the edge of the woodlands towards the hilltop overlooking the village.

Whilst the Slane Theocracy troops obviously would outnumber them, they had them outgunned and made their levels look like nothing more than pebbles on the side of the road.

”I saw smoke in the distance, so I came with some friends.” Jack shrugged slightly as if it wasn't a big deal. This sort of attitude and tone he used, was met with a frown from Enri, despite how grateful she was for the timely rescue.

”...Dragon-san?” Nemu looked like she was on the verge of tears now that she had the time to cry. It was clear she was traumatized, but it was likely for the better. She knew what this world was capable of now that she had just lost both of her parents in one foul swoop.

Jack's eyes almost instinctively softened at the sight of the child, a small inaudible laugh sprouting from a huff of air through his nose. ”You're going to be okay, Nemu.” He winked before turning his head to watch the Honor Guard for a few moments before walking after them.

”Stay here, or follow me. It's your choice,” He said over his shoulder, not daring to look back at them as they watched his back get farther and farther away from them. If they stayed here, it was possible for them to be ambushed and killed. If they followed him, their was a chance they'd survive!

So the two girls would sprint after the man to keep up, keeping just a few paces behind him.

As Jack strode after his Guards, twirling his hand in the air just a little above his head, they ones carrying rifles move into two rows facing the village. The row in front kneeling down, while the other remained standing.

They blinked several times seeing the ten with magic rifles, taking aim with unknown armaments that they didn't quite understand just yet. ”Are they some kind of magic staves?”

”Something like that,” Jack responded as he raised the hand up further, pressing his fingers close together as he did so. ”Select your targets!” He ordered and the two girls watched as they Honor Guard's 'staves' lined up with multiple Knights who were rounding up the Villagers.

”Blunderbuss units, draw your swords and ready to charge!” Jack continued to bark orders, the corresponding units would then take on a 'V' formation, holstering their blunderbusses on their lower back and drawing at least one of their sabres.

”Riflemen Honor Guard, report!”

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”Targets Selected!” Silva shouted as she suddenly became visible beside Jack, a spear of her own in her hand. A small smile across her lips.

Even though she was in the sun, she wasn't incurring damage, instead only her movement was slowed down due to her being from YGGDRASIL rather than from this world. It was one of the benefits of being a True Vampire.

The girls looked at one another, then back towards the woman with the grey skin and scarily red glowing eyes. A vampire in broad daylight.”V-vampire?”

”Worry not... She is of service to me, she will not harm you or the people of the village.” Jack spoke in a deep voice as he glanced over his shoulder as he lowered his hand, like a starting flag for a race, the sound of 'pew pew pew' echoed through the ears of those close enough to hear it. Unlike the Blunderbuss, the magic guns didn't make much of a sound.

Enri smiled sheepishly and nodded hearing him say this, for the time being she had very little choice but to trust this man as he had saved them.

Nemu though, seemed fascinated by the Dragon.

The Knights down in the Village, were rounding up the inhabitants in the main square, having separated the children from the adults.

Belius grinned at the fine work that they were doing. The Villagers barely offered any real resistance, there was no one to guard them. ”This is a piece of--!”

Cut off by a bolt of magical energy ripping through his helmet, his body dropped to the ground. And just as the Knights were beginning to notice what just happened, more bolts slammed into their armor and their helmets.

Knights were dropping all around the Village as the riflemen were firing, using a small amount of mana in each shot, but just enough to tear through their mass produced half-plate armor.

”We're under attack!” One of the Knights shouted before three bolts ripped through his chest plate, sending him stumbling back and dropping dead upon the dirt.

”Take cover! Unknown Magic us--” The second in command was hit directly in the shoulder amidst his shouting, sending him to the ground grabbing at his arm. ”Aaaah!”

Before they could collect themselves, a wave of ten swordsmen wielding sabres came rushing into the village. There was only ten of them, but they were quickly overwhelmed by their incredibly powerful foes of unknown origin.

”Who are these people?” The second in command grunted as he got to his feet, holding his limp arm. He'd watch as his people were gunned or cut down. They weren't even given a chance to retreat, route or even surrender!

Even as one of the Knights threw down their sword and shield, a bolt of energy ripped through their carapace, sending him mercilessly to an early grave.

Blood, gore. The village grounds were painted with the blood of Baharuth Knight Impersonators.

In the end, he was the last one standing. Sabres pointed at his throat, the Honor Guard all had their faces hidden beneath helmets of steel. Their attire being of dark blue leathers, with metal shoulder and chest attachments and gold metal buttons on leather straps!