The 182nd day of the other world summoning [Decisive Battle] Part 10:

Looking at the side line that Cale quickly laid out with his remaining troops together, Ryoma lightly fished his lips up and smiled.

''Hmm........do it, huh? .........you're quite something. To set up a defensive stance so quickly while under surprise attack...

What are we going to do? Boy do you want to shove it? It's not unbreakable if you're willing to make some sacrifices, right?

The formations laid out by Cale are the simplest and easiest of all.
Knights who emphasize individual skills may train in martial arts and legal techniques, but they do not train in coordination and formations.
That's why Cale had no choice but to set up a horizontal formation that could only be lined up.
However, even a simple line of battle can be transformed into a strong formation with a little ingenuity.
And Cale must have had the idea to come up with it.

They took the form of lining up large shields in the front row and thrusting their spears through the gaps.
They prevented the enemy's attacks with their shields, and by launching their spears through the gap between shields, they cut down on the enemy.
It could be said to be a thorough defensive formation.

However, it is only a strong formation that is difficult to break.
If you're prepared for a certain amount of damage, as Rionne said, even a head-on force offensive won't move Ryojin and the others to victory.

Contact Laura and the others who are waiting in the back of the line! I'll have them swoop in from behind and pin them down from the front and back. We'll make a big move on them and draw their attention to us.

Ryoma proposes a pincer attack with Laura and the rest of the detachment, who are positioned behind Cale and the others to hunt the remnants.
He was going to hunt Cale and the others thoroughly.
He has no intention of showing any mercy.
It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to make use of it.
It's just that if they are kept alive, they are only a dangerous factor that threatens their own safety.

''Got it! Isn't it better to draw their eyes to us than to shoot an arrow at them with a magic marker?

Bortz nods at Lyone's words.

'The Blitz system would be a good place to start! Come on, you guys! We're going to have to show off our big guns and draw their eyes to us!

Following Lyonne's command, the mercenaries point their palms towards the enemy camp.

''O spirit that governs the thunderbolt! Make my blood the price of my blood and manifest its power! In accordance with the pact, crush my enemies!

As they start chanting in unison, a small thunder ball appears in their hands.
It follows their voice and gradually increases its volume.

''Let it go!''

"Thunderbomb blasts.

All at once, thunderballs were released from their hands and attacked the knights.
Each of them interfered and absorbed each other, transforming their forms into a single giant lightning ball.


''All hands on deck! Hold your shields up!

In response to Cale's shout, the knights who held out their shields kept their hips low and put strength into every muscle in their bodies.

Bachi-bachi!

The high-pitched sound of an electrical discharge echoes through the forest.
A thunderball exploded on the shield, sending a wild thunderbolt into the surroundings.

''Good! The shield has an anti-jutsu grant! Never let go! Don't release your shields until the discharge has subsided. Back row! Defensive tactics at all costs to the front line!

Cale shouted as he squinted at his vision, which was dyed white by the electrical discharge.
If even a single spot was breached here, the thunderball would come at the knights from there.
Everyone was desperately waiting for the threat of the thunderball to pass.
Their rearward vigilance disappeared from their minds, and coping with the Dharma techniques struck from the front was imprinted on them.
They didn't even know that it was Ryojin's plan.


''Second row! Begin chanting!

Once again, under Rionne's command, the mercenaries who were waiting in the back row stepped forward and began chanting for Cale and the others.

''O spirit who controls the wind! O wild one! Do thy duty according to the contract! Follow my command and become a storm and blow away my enemies!

Let go!

The gale force crushing blow of the Charging Wind.

A gust of wind.
From the mercenaries' hands, a wind that could lightly blow even grown men away from the mercenaries struck Cale and the others.

''Tch! Don't even think about it! Maintain defensive positions! The enemy's magic can't reach us! If we continue to unleash our magic like this, we'll soon become exhausted! Listen! Hold out until then!

Cale was convinced of his own superiority, even though he was tongue-tied.
(Hmph! It looks like they were wild thieves.......if they understood that we are knights, they wouldn't have attacked us like this! I thought they were the pursuers, but I guess I was wrong then let them unleash their magic. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to prevent this from happening. All we have to do now is wait for them to run out of breath!

Originally, the defending party had an overwhelming advantage in the legal arts.
A Dharma master unconsciously wears the Prana to protect himself from the aggressive Dharma techniques released by his enemies.
Moreover, if they knew that the enemy would be attacking them with their magic, they would be able to protect themselves temporarily with a thicker version of the "Prana" which would allow them to defend themselves more powerfully.
Furthermore, the armor worn by the knights usually incorporates a granting technique that reduces the power of the techniques released by the enemy.
These techniques prevent most of the magic from happening.
Of course, it will consume the vitality of the prana, so it can't be prevented forever, but that is the same as the attacker.
It's not that I don't like it, but the attacking party is far more likely to be consumed.
That's why in this world's battles, if there is someone who can use the Dharma technique on the other side, they improve their own physical abilities with the Dharma technique and bring it to a melee.


''Whoa!''

Suddenly, a battle cry rises from the forest at the rear.
At the same time, multiple shadows jump into the camp from the forest.

''Kill! Kill!

Listen! Don't miss a single one of them!

The men, with a clear killing intent, mercilessly swing the sword in their hands down to the knight's defenseless back.

''Nah! We're under attack! Enemies from behind!

'Nonsense! Why in the world? Isn't the only enemy in front of you?

"Idiot! It doesn't matter! Quickly, we must fortify ourselves against the enemy behind us!

'No! If we break the formation now!

Shut up! You want to die!

It was a surprise attack that Rionne and the others received when they were concentrating on the defense of the legal techniques they had launched.
Everyone shouted a thoughtful action.
Those trying to focus on preventing the legal jutsu.
Those trying to deal with the surprise attack from the rear.
Those who waited for Cale's support.
None of those decisions were wrong.
But they weren't right either.

Yes, they had made the biggest mistake of all, allowing Ryoma and the others to approach.

''Still! Don't go into it!

Following Lyonne's command, the mercenaries draw their swords and push forward to Cale and the others.

'Ugh! Front row! Don't lose your poise!

Cale struggles to raise his voice.
The victory or defeat had not yet been decided in this situation.
If the knights followed his command, there was still a chance of victory.
But his words could no longer reach anyone's ears.

That would be just as well.
To stay in the formation in this state of attack, from your rear, under attack, considerable training and trust in your commander is essential.
And Cale and the knights lacked both.

The strong formation met the pincer attack from the rear led by Laura and the front thrust of Rionne, and the shape of the formation was gradually broken.
It was like a castle made of sand scraped by the waves.


''Lord Cale! I can't do this anymore. Please pull this out!

One of the knights shouted to Cale.

'It's no use ... there's no escape in this situation ...'

Cale shook his head as if he had somewhat given up.
There were only about twenty people left in his surroundings.
After being pinned down from the front and rear, Cale and the others had been completely split up and isolated from their troops.

Those who tried to escape into the forest.
Those who stayed on the spot and fought back.
Those who charged in to take a shot at Ryouma.
Anyone who chose any of them would have the same result.
Death.

(Shit! Why! How could this happen ... a front and rear pincer? You're not a burglar?
Cale struggled to hold back the curses that were bubbling up.
Lamenting and screaming wouldn't change the reality.
If Cale was distraught here, it would really be the end of everything.
(Only about twenty people left........shall we run to the forest? Otherwise, you're going to have to kick the enemy in the face to get through... which is it? If I die here, I'll never know why I took on the role of Lord Shinigari and I volunteered because I thought I could prevent it with the forces at hand!

Cale didn't let Hodram escape first out of the goodness of his heart.
No, he had his own agenda in mind when he let Hodram and his family escape.
(Preventing the enemy here would make General Hodram remember even better. Because he's a failing Hodram, he'll want a subordinate he can truly trust!)

This is what makes Cale so calculating.
He thought that by appealing to the failing Hodram for his loyalty, he would improve his treatment within the Kingdom of Tarja.
If it weren't for those reasons, a man like Cale would never have given priority to Hodram and his family and let them escape.
It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find out what's going on.
It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.
I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get the best out of them, but I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get the best out of them.
If it turned out to be Princess Lupis' pursuers, then all conditions would be upset.
(What to do?) (How do I survive?)
Cale looks around frantically.
The sound of sword fights gradually diminishes from the area.
It's because the divided knights are being dealt with by the mercenaries.
(Tasteless! (We'll be completely cut off at this point... not the forest... if that's the case!
Cale's eyes were turned forward.
Even if he simply ran away like this, he would only be pursued.
In order to shake off the pursuers, he would inevitably have to confuse them.
(That one! That's the enemy's main camp! (There's no way to get past that one except to give it a shot!
A group of people stood completely motionless in front of Cale.
He judged it to be the main camp where the enemy's chief was.

'Good! Crush the enemy in front of you and strike a blow at the enemy's commander!

"Break through the enemy.

The knights were buzzing at Cale's words.
But it will soon quieten down.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say.

Listen! All you can think about is killing the enemy in front of you! We'll cut down anyone who gets in our way!

Cale asked only one thing of his knights.
Only to kill the enemy in front of them.
A simple, clear command that brings the knights, frozen in fear of death, back to the real world.
(Yes! (Kill, kill, kill!)
If you want to live, you have to kill them!
Kill the enemy! (Kill them!)
The craving for life and hatred for Ryoma and the others spread through the knights' hearts.

''Ooooooooooh!''

The fighting spirit flared up again in the hearts of the knights.

'Charge!

Following Cale's command, the knights attacked the mercenaries.


They bite Kyusoneko, a cornered rat.
Cale and the others, driven into a corner by Ryoma's plan, are exactly like rats cornered by a cat.
And now, Cale and the others were about to bite the cat named Ryouma with their lives on the line.

''Kuh! What the hell is this? You've got momentum all of a sudden!

Calm down! It's the last bad idea!

The mercenaries were pushed by the knights who had regained their momentum, and the mercenaries stopped moving.

''Fool! What are you doing!

Tasteless, miss! If we don't, we'll be able to breach the front line!

At Bolz's words, Rionne clicked her tongue and drew her love sword and released it.

''Enough! Atai's on the front line!

She is a warrior by nature.
She can also command an army, but her true value lies in her ability as a warrior.
But Bolz couldn't just send her out here.

''No! Miss! Have you forgotten what the young man said?!

"Idiot! You don't have time for that! Not like this!

The goddess of war smiled at Cale and the others this time.
While Lyonne and Volz were arguing, Cale and the others had broken through the front line.

''Miss, look out!''

The bolts covered Rionne's body.
The sword passed over it at high speed.

''Kuh! You're in my way!

A man's voice sounded as if it was covered by Rionne's words, who couldn't grasp the situation.

''You are!''

'You're the head of these guys? Why did you attack us? ...well, good! Whether you're a burglar or Lupis' pursuer, you're still going to die here....

Cale's sword is raised above Rionne's head.
There is a clear, murky killing intent looking at the two of them.

''You may die!''

'Shit! Miss!

Move! Step back, Boltz!

Bolz and Rionne were ready to die.

Hughes.

The sound of the wind ripping through the air comes from somewhere.

Gasp.

'Who are you? Who wants to interrupt me?

Cale shouted as he regained strength in his numb hands.

Huh, huh.

gulping

Cale struggles to knock the blade off as it flies out of nowhere.

'Shit! Show yourself!

Cale's surroundings are surrounded by knights who have also broken through the front line.
There are five of them.

''Boy........''

Ryone's eyes reflected Ryoma's large body.

'Are you safe? Mr. Lyonne.

'Oh ... oh! You're the one who was here when it happened!

'Just let me take care of this one Mr. Rionne, I'll need you to lead the hunt for the Bolts and the remnants.

But!

Forget it I'll take care of him.

Ryoma's eyes glowed coldly.
That eye light shot through Cale and the knights who solidified their surroundings.

''It's you! You interrupted me!

Ignoring Cale's cries, Ryoma pulls out the sword in his hand and releases it.

''I'll have you disappear, okay? Mr. Cale Irunia.

Ryouma said, and set up his blade in a yin position to hide it from his body.

''You! I won't let Lord Cale get to you!

The knights who solidified around Cale braced themselves.
But the next moment, red fresh blood splashed from their necks.

"Do not disturb the Lord Lord. You youngsters.''

From behind them as they fall to the earth, the figure of Gen Ou emerges from behind them, holding a sword dripping with blood.
How fast is that?
Even though it was a chaotic situation on the battlefield, he was a skilled knight, five of them.
The skill with which he drew their heads off and killed them in an instant was truly equal to the Grim Reaper.

''Nah! What! You!

Surprise and fear came into Cale's eyes.

'I don't care about the eagle. All I did was get rid of something that was in my way. Your opponent is the Lord Lord........

Gen O's cold-hearted words break Cale's heart.

Ryojin and Cale.
The fate of both parties was now about to end.