𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟔𝟕: 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐮𝐤𝐚
The main force of the Royal Army still possesses a strength of nearly 3,000.
But that number no longer carries any significance.
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This is because five units, each consisting of 1,000 soldiers, are attacking from all directions, tearing through the defense lines horizontally and vertically.
They’re akin to hunting dogs swarming a large beast.
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The operation is codenamed “Hound.” Quite fittingly so.
It’s actually a desperate measure, to be honest.
The reserve forces of 5,000, composed of mercenaries, adventurers, and volunteers, cannot carry out well-planned strategic actions.
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Therefore, General Kytes chose people who he believed could command about a thousand soldiers, and formed five units.
He ordered each Captain to think only about their own units. There’s no need to worry about coordination or the overall battle situation, he said.
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The five teams expertly alternate between charging and retreating, causing the main force of the Royal Army to writhe as if being torn apart by ferocious dogs.
Annihilation is now just a matter of time.
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If they could defeat the one in overall command, the soldiers of the Royal Army would likely surrender or flee.
And that’s when we launched our third attack.
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A knight with an exceptionally grand plume on his helmet appeared before us.
He was probably the commander.
His bloodshot eyes moved, and for a brief moment, our gazes intersected.
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“Dang. We made eye contact.”
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As expected, he spurred his horse into a charge.
I wish he hadn’t.
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“Jackpot! It’s the General!”
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See, this is why you shouldn’t be aggressive.
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“You dare stand before me, you little girl!”
“It’s Asuka!”
“I am Gozack, the supreme commander of the Royal Army. Remember me till your last breath!”
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A spear thrusts forward.
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“Quick! Do it!”
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Asuka passes by, grinning.
I hear a clanging sound three times.
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No way.
To my eyes, it was a single blow.
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Then, the horse fell.
Gozack, who jumped to avoid being entangled in the fall, lands on the ground unscathed.
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“To block all my attacks and strike back, impressive.”
“It would be boring if you just attacked from atop your horse!”
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They both advance at the same time.
Gozack’s spear, snaking like a living creature, strikes from inconceivable directions.
Over and over.
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Asuka, avoiding these by a hair’s breadth, counterattacks at every opportunity.
What the heck are these monsters?
Even watching from the side, I can’t follow the trajectory of their weapons.
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How can he attack like that? And how can she evade attacks coming from blind spots?
Based on our recent combat experiences, Asuka’s skills have levelled up significantly.
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In a battle between a spear and a sword, the former is advantageous.
Due to its longer reach.
However, once inside the reach, the length of the spear becomes a hIndarance.
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As Asuka, who had stepped in close, swings her longsword, Gozack’s spear gets cut in half.
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“Tch.”
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But the one who clicked her tongue and retreated was Asuka.
In her hand is the half-sized Asuka Blade, and in Gozack’s hand is a longsword.
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So, it’s like this, right?
Asuka cut the spear shaft. But at the moment she thought she had him, Gozack drew his sword and struck.
Did he intentionally let her cut his spear to create an opening?
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Asuka barely blocked it.
But her sword couldn’t handle the force and broke.
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Yes.
I couldn’t see anything at all, so I had no choice but to imagine.
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“So, this is it, little girl. . .no, Swordswoman Asuka.”
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Gozack carefully closes the distance.
He doesn’t make any overly confident, arrogant swings because he’s sure of his victory, which is also rather annoying.
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Since he broke the magic item, the “Asuka Blade”, it’s natural to assume that the thing Gozack is holding is also a magic item.
That being the case, Asuka can’t just pick up a sword from one of the fallen bodies around and start fighting.
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In that case!
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“Asuka! Take this!”
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Throwing the sword of prayer
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“Like hell I will!”
“I won’t let you!”
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As Gozack steps forward, she throws a fragment of the Asuka Blade at him, and in the instant it bounces off, she’s already poised with Oracion.
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“Good! It’s Mommy Nel’s sword! Courage times a hundred!”
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An invigorated Asuka starts slashing.
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Compared to his handling of a spear, Gozack seemed less skilled with a sword.
Of course, it’s not average strength. But, if he has a spear he’s exceptional, with a sword he’s just first-rate, something like that.
Asuka’s attacks gradually start to corner him.
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And I’m in even more trouble.
I handed over my weapon without thinking.
Suddenly, I’m unarmed.
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The Royal Army isn’t so forgiving as to overlook such things.
While somehow avoiding the swords and spears that keep attacking, I throw myself to the ground, roll, and pick up a fallen sword.
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I don’t have the luxury of choosing, so I take what’s nearby.
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“It’s chipped all over, but it’s better than being unarmed!”
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When I start attacking again, the fight between Asuka and the others is about to come to a conclusion.
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“Take this!”
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As Gozack thrusts forward, a few strands of Asuka’s red hair are cut off.
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“Ha!”
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From a very close, truly narrow escape, Oracion slashes upward diagonally across Gozack’s outstretched body.
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“Splen. . . . . .did. . . . . .”
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Gozack sinks to his knees.
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“If the battle had been last month, I wouldn’t have won.”
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Asuka murmurs, with her sword’s tip at the enemy general’s throat.
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“I’m sorry!”
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And with a single breath, she slashes.
To avoid inflicting unnecessary suffering.
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