Chapter 10: Another Challenge
The journey progressed smoothly. Since monsters tended to gather around towns and villages, Genuin decided to venture through the forest slightly off the main road. Although there were annoying trees and leaves in the forest, Genuin plowed through the thin trees like a bulldozer without hesitation.
Eventually, the path began to ascend. When they emerged from the forest into a grassy area, I noticed that the hill they were climbing looked familiar.
I’m pretty sure this is the hill where I saw smoke, and shortly after, I encountered Carton and his group.
That means we’re getting close to the town.
Genuin didn’t stop and quickly climbed to the top of the hill, then began descending.
As soon as the descent started, the speed increased. I clung desperately to Genuin’s harness. The shaking was much more intense than usual, and I was terrified of being thrown off. Suddenly, the path leveled out.
……Ah, up ahead is……
“Reg san. Up ahead is the town where the High Orcs had established a settlement.”
On the way to Gallar Blue, I remembered that Regress had avoided it because it was troublesome, so I warned him. The howling wind made it impossible not to shout.
“Yeah. It’s fine. I think most of them have left.”
“Huh? They’ve left?”
“They’re fighting with the humans.”
“That means……”
“Yeah. Your precious students are there too. But don’t worry.”
Don’t worry? Is this the big deal? But he said “it’s fine”… What does that mean?
I’m confused. Looking to the side, I can see the village walls. We continue through the forest with the wall to our right. When we reach the edge of the village, Regress subtly adjusts the reins.
Rustle!
Genuin emerges from the forest onto the main road and continues forward.
“They’re fighting up ahead, but Sensei, no Iaido, okay?”
“Can I do it without Iaido?”
“I think you’ll manage. More importantly, save your mana.”
“My mana?”
“Yeah. Even if you don’t join, we’ll win this fight.”
As Regress speaks, I hear explosions and other sounds of battle ahead. They must be using magic in the fight. Soon, I see people clashing in combat.
Regress stops Genuin a short distance from the battle.
“I’ll watch from here. Do your best, Sensei.”
“Huh? Reg san?”
“No Iaido, remember. Come on, everyone’s waiting.”
Regress doesn’t seem to plan on joining the fight. With the battle raging in front of me, I don’t have time to dwell on it. I jump off Genuin’s back and run toward the others.
As I run, I see a group of people I’ve never met before at the center, pushing back the monsters. The difference from when we fought Carton’s group is that there are several mages here. Spells, Yarzak, and a female mage I don’t recognize are among them.
Sakuragi has several magnifying glasses floating above her head, overwhelming the monsters with rapid attacks, and a handsome man wielding twin swords seems to be holding his own with ease, exuding considerable skill.
However, the battle has turned into a chaotic melee, with monsters and humans tangled together. In the midst of it, Kimijima is fighting desperately with her naginata.
The naginata, despite its length, is surprisingly effective in close combat. By adjusting her grip and using the butt of the weapon, she can fight freely in all directions.
──This is bad.
At that moment, a High Orc sneaks up behind Kimijima. But she’s too busy fending off the attacks from the front. I run desperately, shouting.
“Kimijima! Behind you!”
“Huh?”
It’s a close call. Kimijima hears my voice and barely dodges the strike from behind. I run past her and position myself at her back.
“Sorry I’m late. I’ll take this one.”
“Yes!”
Hearing the relief in Kimijima’s voice, I turn my sword toward the High Orc.
I’m not sure how much mana will be infused into the blade since I’ve already drawn it. Feeling a bit anxious, I charge at the High Orc.
The tide of the battle is gradually turning in favor of the humans. I desperately follow Regress’s instructions and continue fighting without using Iaido. Compared to before I left, I’ve climbed six levels in power. Though I was a bit nervous, I realize that my skills have improved significantly as I manage to hold my own.
“You really came.”
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
“Well, it’s fine. You’ve gotten much stronger, though.”
“Yes!”
Behind me, Spells stops casting spells, seemingly confident that things are under control, and speaks to me. It seems Spells knew I was coming. I recall Regress and Spells sharing a drink before I left.
“So, was it Reg san?”
“He’s an interesting guy.”
“He’s amazing!”
I answer excitedly, but as I fight, I feel a strange gaze on me.
……Of course, if someone suddenly appears like this, people would wonder who I am. I can understand the situation, but I’ll explain after this is over.
Even without using Iaido, I manage to compress time and barely infuse my sword with mana. I fight desperately, feeling the danger of the enemy’s attacks. Thinking about how the students are fighting for their lives, my Iaido feels almost like cheating, like pointing a gun at someone and pulling the trigger.
Amidst this, I try to focus as much as possible on my sword, hoping to achieve something close to Iaido.
Kimijima is also here. It helps that it’s not a one-on-one fight. I manage to coordinate with the students and handle the High Orcs.
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Bryan and his group planned to push the High Orcs back and escape. But due to their comrades’ mistakes, they missed the timing to flee and ended up fighting the monsters. However, this might have been for the best. They’re now on the verge of wiping out the enemy without losing a single person.
Bryan had thought that without their three vanguards, they’d be overwhelmed, but he had underestimated the situation. In the midst of terrifying magic flying around, the monsters are steadily decreasing in number.
──Damn it. The Sage’s magic is insane. In this countryside!
Mainui, Spells’s guardian knight, lives up to her title as the Spear Princess. Bengar uses his monstrous strength to keep the High Orcs at bay. From behind, Amul calmly casts spells. The couple’s teamwork is flawless.
Even the recently transferred children are fulfilling their roles as vanguards. Among them, the one floating numerous lenses in the air and casting light magic from multiple angles is particularly impressive.
My goal is to seize the Celestial Rank. Facing these eccentric individuals, my confidence wavers.
──Huh?
In the midst of the battle, a riding beast heads toward us. Watching closely, I see a man draw his sword and approach.
“Sensei!”
The children cheer upon seeing the man. Bryan immediately realizes that this must be the rumored Celestial Rank. Puppet Mother also glances at the man.
──It might be lucky to see the Celestial Rank’s strength firsthand.
Thinking this, I keep an eye on the man while fighting. But something’s off. Everyone feels a sense of unease watching him fight, including Puppet Mother.
──Is that the Celestial Rank……?
His sword techniques do feel refined. But the mana surrounding his blade doesn’t seem particularly strong, and his speed is mediocre. Against the High Orcs, he seems to be managing only by coordinating with the other children.
It seems like the Celestial Rank has no real strength and was replaced by coincidence.
This makes seizing the Celestial Rank seem possible.
Bryan begins to strategize in his head, planning a one-on-one fight with the man.
As the battle continues, the others are distracted by Shigeto, who appeared midway.
Although he’s fighting without any danger, the Celestial Rank’s lack of exceptional strength sows confusion and ambition.
Eventually, Bengar’s greatsword delivers the final blow to the last High Orc.
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