Chapter 181: Swordsmen’s Wrestle to Demise

— Albert ※Left-Wing Unit —

The assault of the left-wing unit was clean. Keith assisted the breakthrough energy of Reus and Julia, who have been main the unit. With the energy and morale of the skilled troopers, who skilled themselves in order to not drag Julia behind, our left-wing unit went deep into the enemy line. Nonetheless, the variety of injured and disposed of was overwhelmingly small. Quite the opposite, simply because we bumped right into a single man, our actions have been fully stopped. It was a state of turmoil with enemies and allies.

“What’s flawed, what’s flawed!? Are you caught due to my swords regardless that you may have numbers?” (Hilgan)

Within the depths of the enemy line stood a person named Hilgan, whom I heard from Reus. Reus, Julia and Keith descended from their horses and started to combat him, however his capability was far past our creativeness. Though the three folks representing the left-wing unit have been attacking on the similar time, the opponent was exhibiting margin to say it frivolously.

“Kuh, you’re as annoying as ever!” (Reus)

“Severely. I don’t need to be advised about swords by somebody who doesn’t even have the satisfaction of a swordsman!” (Keith)

“You guys, transfer your fingers with out speaking!” (Julia)

“Hahaha! Small fries are barking, isn’t it!?” (Hilgan)

I heard that Hilgan was a much bigger human than Reus, however now, he seemed like a monster or a ghost. He was about two occasions taller than me, and his entire physique was bulging to the purpose of impossibility, and there have been six arms. Nonetheless, since solely the top was the identical measurement as us, the entire wasn’t balanced in any respect. To specific it in phrases, it felt like attaching an individual’s head on an ogre with six arms. Even when he was a monster, I didn’t suppose that there was an existence that seemed like him in a e-book, however I used to be accustomed to this determine. Sure, he was just like Chimera that led a horde of monsters and attacked my hometown over a yr in the past, and was defeated by Reus.

In keeping with Shishou, it was Lambda, who made Chimera, and it appeared that it was for experiments that attacked my hometown. So, that Hilgan was more likely to be the ultimate type of the Chimera. To help that prediction, that fight capability was extraordinarily excessive. Not solely agility that was commensurate with the massive physique, however he additionally held an enormous sword in his hand… No, he was simply wielding six blocks of metal that might be stated to be a blunt weapon, and he simply accepted the onslaught of Reus, Keith and Julia.

“How might or not it’s!? How might he repel Julia-sama’s sword that may even slice heavy armor!?” (?)

“He doesn’t yield even with Keith-sama’s energy…” (?)

“That’s apparent, isn’t it? Hahaha!” (Hilgan)

The individual himself bragged earlier than the battle started. Apparently, the iron lump Hilgan held was made by particular ore mined within the Demonic Continent and it was sturdier than the weapons utilized by Reus and others. Certainly, it was onerous to consider that, however even when he continued to be attacked by three folks, Hilgan’s weapon wasn’t broken or dented. There was little doubt that his weapon was sturdy. Reus, Keith and Julia had been surpassed by Hilgan who wielded such weapons together with his arms.

“Eeii, we are able to’t simply have a look at them! We’re getting in!” (?)

“Hoo! Even when our energy can’t do something, we are able to turn into their shields!” (?)

“Wait a minute! it’s harmful to intervene unnecessarily!” (Albert)

Julia’s imperial guards, who have been coping with the encompassing monsters, stated that Hilgan couldn’t be surpassed by the three. They couldn’t bear to see the state of affairs any longer and tried to hitch the battle. Nonetheless, I ended them vehemently. Irrespective of how sturdy the opponent was, I used to be certain that we might defeat him with numbers. However then, it might price a lot injury to us, which was unhealthy, since our numbers have been already inferior.

Above all, he used swordsmanship that I had by no means seen earlier than. To start with, I didn’t know which faculty used six swords, however he was dealing with all six swords on the similar time, all strategies used weren’t interfering with one another. Subsequently, if these folks didn’t have the identical capability because the three, they might solely get in the best way. Even when we tried to help with ranged assault and magic spells, there was a risk that we’d accidently shoot them after they have been combating in an in depth distance. There was nothing a lot we might do.

“If we intervene unnecessarily, we might intervene with their cooperation. Let’s endure it for now.” (Albert)

“““Ugh…””” (?)

What we might do at current was to maintain the space and never get of their means. Within the meantime, we must always cope with the monsters round them and deal with the battle. Nonetheless, there should be a time we might assist them. I needed to hold my eyes open in preparation for that point.

Whereas swinging my swords to the encompassing monsters, I noticed your complete unit. Then, Reus and the 2 have been on the third offensive.

“I’m going! Oraaa!” (Reus)

“Bought it! Haaa—!” (Julia)

“Oraa!” (Keith)

When the offensive started, two of them devoted themselves to stopping the six swords as a lot as attainable, and the remaining one jumped into the shut vary and attacked. This time, Reus and Julia dealt with 5 out of six swords, and Keith swung his halberd down at Hilgan’s arm whereas avoiding the final sword. Nonetheless, the blade stopped when it reached the pores and skin and solely a little bit of flesh appeared.

“Hehehe, is that how a lot a beastkin might do? Strive tougher subsequent time, alright?” (Hilgan)

“Rattling it! What’s with this man’s physique!?” (Keith)

“It’s onerous, however tender on the similar time. How might he have such a physique?” (Julia)

Reus and Julia tried to chop his arms as a way to cut back the variety of assaults, however the outcome was the identical as Keith’s. The three stated that they have been solely slicing his flesh. From my remark of Hilgan’s motion and their assault, Hilgan’s physique wasn’t solely stiff, however it absorbed impression just like mollusks. It appeared the impression could be dispersed.

As a matter in fact, the wound was closed instantly, and he counterattacked after that. Subsequently, it was tough to goal on the similar place repeatedly. Even when they put their life on the road, it might be a deadly blow in the event that they bought hit, particularly from a man like Hilgan. Within the state of affairs the place our major power was struggling, turmoil started to unfold within the left-wing unit, however there was no signal that the three gave up.

“However that doesn’t imply we are able to’t lower it! If it’s not sufficient, now we have to do it tougher!” (Reus)

“Yeah! There’s no restrict to my sword. I’ll slice him subsequent time!” (Julia)

“Haha, spirit and dedication, is it? What simpletons, however that’s not unhealthy!” (Hilgan)

The momentum of the three elevated additional in opposition to the sturdy man, and the sound of metal clashing started to reverberate quicker than earlier than. It will be deadly even when they bought hit with just one blow. Nonetheless, they continued to assault with out hesitation in a storm-like ambiance the place six swords have been swung on the similar time. Even when the three did not defend his assault, bought injured often and their garments turned tattered, the declining morale of the troops started to extend once more as a result of look of the three.

Then, when Reus’ alternate exceeded thirty… Julia-sama’s motion modified.

“You’re exhibiting an excessive amount of opening!” (Julia)

“Ooh!? I’m not going to allow you to…” (Hilgan)

““Oraa-!”” (Reus/Keith)

It appeared that Hilgan bought used to their actions. Julia-sama dealt with 4 swords by herself regardless that she appeared to be making an attempt to push them. Clearly, Reus and Keith didn’t miss the opening. They stopped ahead whereas evading his assault and so they swung their weapon on the similar time right down to Hilgan’s arm.

They have been aiming at one of many proper arms. Reus’ sword was swung earlier, and it was stopped by about half of his arm, however then, Keith’s halberd hit from the highest of his sword, and so they lastly succeeded in slicing off considered one of his arms.

“Alright! Another time!” (Reus)

“Yeah! Another…” (Keith)

“Aah… it’s not an enormous deal!” (Hilgan)

Though the 2 have been aiming for the subsequent assault, Hilgan’s counterattack was fast. The three have been blown away by his swords. They have been barely prevented from a direct hit with their weapon. Nonetheless, that didn’t imply there was no hurt as they couldn’t stop the impression.

In any case, they lastly landed an honest blow. Dropping one arm lowered the variety of assaults. I assumed there could be a full-scale counterattack, however Hilgan took an surprising motion.

“Aah, rattling it. I’m sick of what he stated. Oi, convey that in!” (Hilgan)

When Hilgan appeared to curse somebody, a small monster at a distance picked up Hilgan’s lower arm and approached him. I used to be questioning what he needed to do. Then, one thing stretched out from the lower floor on either side, and it tied collectively. The arm that ought to have been lower began to maneuver as if nothing had occurred. For some motive, I anticipated the wound would shut instantly. I supposed he had the identical era capability as Lambda.

Nonetheless, that wasn’t the one stunning level. Hilgan grabbed the monster that introduced his arm again roughly, and he began consuming from its head. He ate the monster very quickly, chewing its meat and bones as if he was consuming snacks. The blood spilled throughout not simply on his physique, but additionally his face.

“Hmmm… Haha… it doesn’t style good in any respect. I would love girls, they style higher…” (Hilgan)

I might perceive that it was exhausting to maneuver such an enormous physique, however I didn’t count on that he would pray on monsters that must be his allies. This man appeared to desert humanity fully. Whereas persevering with that disgusting meal, the opposite arms have been on alert and it wasn’t attainable to assault unnecessarily. Then again, the three have been caught for one more motive. That they had been combating fiercely till now and it was in all probability deadly to forestall the blow like earlier. Along with that, Keith and Julia’s weapons have been severely broken. The troops who have been carrying provides on the rear, have been transferring in a rush because the two have been in a state that they couldn’t stand in opposition to Hilgan.

“Convey a substitute, hurry!” (Keith)

“Me as properly! How about you, Reus?” (Julia)

“Aah, mine is ok. It might probably nonetheless go on.” (Reus)

Reus’ sword was a custom-made product by a blacksmith who was stated to have produced the sword Lior used. It appeared that it might stand up to Hilgan’s assault. By the point the spare weapons have been delivered to the 2, Hilgan appeared to have completed having his meal. In the long run, they needed to begin this combat from step one once more. From the present alternate of combat, there have been some issues revealed.

“Everybody, let’s siege him to maintain the monsters away!” (Albert)

“I see! Reduce off his provide, proper? Let’s do it!” (?)

“Every unit will collect to type a siege! Prepared for assault!” (?)

Our advance was fully stopped by the variety of monsters, however in the meanwhile, it was price going ahead even when it was considerably reckless. We gathered the troopers, who have been scattered and combating in opposition to monsters, and we rushed round from the aspect and tried to fully encompass Hilgan…

“Wha!? S-stop it!” (?)

“All items, cease!” (?)

“When you can’t cease, transfer to the aspect!” (?)

A lot of enormous tree roots grew from the bottom the place we have been heading, stopping us from circling Hilgan. Though there was no injury to us as a result of fast judgment of the unit leaders, it appeared that it might take time to interrupt by means of right here as a result of the foundation would develop instantly even when we broke it utilizing magic or weapons.

I didn’t suppose we might do something to interrupt Hilgan and Reus, so this could be the work of Lambda. In any case, that man had the power associated to crops. The roots turned like a wall and solely blocked our progress, and it didn’t assault our aspect in any respect. To be actual, the monsters have been attacked and a few of them have been skewered by the protruding roots.

“I supposed… it doesn’t need us to get of their means, huh?” (?)

“What’s that!? Hey, I don’t perceive the enemy’s mind-set. Why are they doing this half-baked measure?” (?)

“I’m guessing that they need to present us that Hilgan might beat them.” (?)

Lambda’s goal was to destroy the nation, however he additionally stated he was reluctant to not destroy them with out giving folks despair. That was why this could be an motion the place they have been making an attempt to interrupt our spirit by exhibiting the sight of Julia and Reus, who have been our major power and image, being defeated by Hilgan. If it was about victory, they need to have already attacked us or Reus, and never making an attempt to cease there.

“Tsk! Even for those who lower it, it can seem once more!” (?)

“Don’t power your self out! It might have the identical eyes because the monsters there.” (?)

“Name the magic unit within the rear! Do away with it all of sudden with flames!” (?)

They thought they may assist Reus and others, however they all of the sudden stopped. It appeared that it might take loads of time to interrupt by means of it, so it appeared that this battle was as much as the three. Nonetheless… the battle that we might see their exchanges, was clearly starting in the direction of the drawback.

“Uhahaha! What’s flawed!? Aren’t you slower than earlier than!?” (Hilgan)

“Guh! You bastard!” (Keith)

“Tsk! Are you leaping the gun?” (Julia))

“Dorashaaaa-!” (Reus)

Hilgan’s assault velocity elevated, as if he was nonetheless hiding his capability, and the three have been on the defensive. It appeared that he managed to beat them as a result of he bought used to the opponents’ motion, however when the injuries on his physique elevated additional, he relocated himself to a distance from the three. In the meantime, the three have been exhausted to the extent that they exhaled with their shoulders. Then again, Hilgan hadn’t proven that he was drained whereas the three appeared to strategy their restrict. As well as, he was in a position to eat the monsters he known as, so we have been attacking them with bows and magic. Sadly, there have been so lots of them that we couldn’t defeat all of them.

After all, the three have been attacking Hilgan when he was making an attempt to eat monsters. Even so, the assault with the remaining arms was fierce, and it was essential to watch out to not let their weapons be destroyed. So, their restrict was solely to chop one or two arms. Nonetheless, the arms have been reconnected when the three have been taking distance to get their breath, so the fatigue simply amassed. The persistence of the troopers had reached its restrict on this state of affairs, and when others started to place their life on the road, the three took a distance and mentioned their subsequent transfer.

“Huh… huh… oi, what subsequent?” (Keith)

“Hmm… I’m already… I attempted it… however…” (Julia)

“Hmm… I’ve one thing I need to ask, is that alright?” (Reus)

Even when they have been drained, their combating spirit hadn’t diminished. Reus, who checked out his opponent with burning eyes, stated so. What would he need to ask on this state of affairs? Keith had a questioning expression on his face, and solely Julia answered instantly along with her normal smile.

“Alright. What ought to I do?” (Julia)

“That’s quick!? You haven’t requested him but what he’s going to do, you recognize?” (Keith)

“Certainly, it’s irritating, however we are able to’t kill him for now. The one one who’s almost definitely to kill him is Reus, the perfect swordsman after Strongest Sword.” (Julia)

“…I see! There was a way to slice that massive monster we noticed on the frontline base!” (Keith)

An enormous monster like a mountain, Gigatien, was sliced into two with ‘Single Strike Final Destruction Sword Model’. He wished he might attempt that method sooner, however he didn’t use it as a result of Hilgan’s assault was so fierce that he couldn’t unleash it. Above all, it consumed a substantial quantity of mana, and because it was an enormous blow, it might be averted. Nonetheless, that wasn’t the case in the event that they have been pushed this far. Keith additionally nodded as if satisfied, and Reus requested them whereas decreasing solely the tip of the greatsword he was holding to the bottom.

“I believe this method will certainly lower him, however I would like to pay attention a bit deeper. So, I would like each of you to…” (Reus)

“Aah. I’ll maintain him down. I gained’t let him contact you.” (Julia)

“Severely, we are able to’t defeat him with three of us. Effectively, now we have no alternative however to do it!” (Keith)

Reus smiled at his dependable companions. He, then, turned his eyes towards me for a second, and closed his eyes. Julia and Keith stepped ahead to guard Reus. They stood in entrance of Hilgan, who had already completed his meals.

“What’s it? It appears you’re planning one thing.” (Hilgan)

“Effectively. We’re simply doing our greatest to kill you.” (Julia)

“The princess and I will likely be sufficient to be your opponent. Shouldn’t you eat extra monsters then?” (Julia)

“Ohoo, aren’t you fairly a bully? In that case, after defeating you, I’ll go for that bastard. Do you suppose I’m going to say that? Are you fools? You guys, goal for that man!” (Hilgan)

Hilgan didn’t solely strategy Julia and Keith, he additionally known as the encompassing monsters and ordered them to assault Reus. Maybe, he observed that they have been making an attempt to achieve a while in that dialog. Though he was drunk together with his personal energy, he was calm… No, he may need chosen to disregard it, however there’s no means he was considering of that!

“Shield Reus!” (Albert)

“Huh!? Anybody is ok, go to Reus-dono!” (?)

“Keep watch over Julia-sama! If something occurs, simply go there instantly!” (?)

I ran the horse whereas calling to the environment and slashed the monsters that have been approaching Reus. Luckily, different troops, who have been conscious of the state of affairs of the three, adopted me instantly, so we have been in a position to make a defensive formation surrounding Reus. There have been nonetheless monsters breaking by means of the formation, so I known as Reus whereas wielding my sword close to him.

“Don’t fear, Reus. We additionally… Reus?” (Albert)

“…” (Reus)

Reus was simply quietly respiration and focusing himself, regardless that the environment had turn into a fierce battle by us and monsters. He was quiet like a floor of water with none waves. He was defenseless. Maybe, he believed that we might shield him in such a state of affairs. That was the which means of his gaze earlier. Whereas he believed and trusted his companions, Julia and Keith determined to cease Hilgan whereas we lower down the monsters that have been approaching…

“Hahahaha! Resist extra! Scream miserably!” (Hilgan)

“Guh!? Haa—!” (Julia)

“Oraa!” (Keith)

They continued to forestall Hilgan’s onslaught. He turned extra suspicious as the 2 have been risking their very life. With out even interested by the damage and tear of their weapons, they accepted the six swords that have been swung like a storm with all their would possibly. Generally, they couldn’t stop it and virtually collapsed from their backs, however the two stopped whereas shouting loudly.

Though Reus was out and their diploma of the assault had dropped considerably, the 2 continued to carry Hilgan with the intention and dedication to not let him go. What number of exchanges did they do? Might or not it’s thirty? I felt the time was so gradual on account of frustration and impatience.

“Gahh! Gu…ohh!?” (Keith)

“Aah, is it over? In that case, I’ll prevent the difficulty of filling it up!” (Hilgan)

It was Keith who fell first. He couldn’t repel the sword swung down from the tapped and he was crushed to the bottom from the again. Though he managed to make use of his halberd as a protect, Keith, who was half buried within the floor, was unable to maneuver rapidly. He was pressured to proceed receiving the battering enemies that have been thrown down mercilessly. Julia tried to assist Keith, however she too couldn’t keep away from Hilgan’s assault and bought caught by his sword. She couldn’t disperse the impression and was thrown to the again.

“Did you lastly die? Effectively, I ponder if I can end this one too.” (Hilgan)

When Keith was fully invisible on account of mud and rubble, Hilgan slowly approached Julia whereas swinging up all his swords.

“Hehehe, in any case, solely your look is the perfect. How about I forgive you for those who beg in your life?” (Hilgan)

It could be onerous to answer, Julia solely held her sword as a solution. Hilgan, who muttered that she was a silly girl, tried to swing his sword right down to her, however all of the sudden his motion stopped.

“Hey… wait. I’m going to come back out in a couple of.” (Keith)

Keith, who I had thought had been killed, was connected to Hilgan with a bloody physique. He reached out to Hilgan’s arm and determined to make use of his whole physique to lock two of his three left arms.

“Tsk! You simply gained’t die…!” (Hilgan)

“Haaah!” (Julia)

Julia leaped up with out lacking the chance that was created by Keith, however Hilgan intercepted her with the remaining 4 arms calmly. She was virtually stuffed with wounds on her entire physique, so she wouldn’t be capable of cope with 4 arms. Nonetheless, she didn’t need to take a step again however to withstand till the top.

Her imperial guards and troopers tried to hurry to her since she appeared to desert her life, however it was unlikely they may attain her as a result of they have been nonetheless blocked by the monsters within the environment. There was just one individual, me, who had leaped sooner than anybody else.

“Small fry! I’ll kill you all collectively!” (Hilgan)

Once I was approaching Julia, Hilgan observed and checked out me. It was an disagreeable expression that solely considered folks as bugs. I assumed I understood it, however once I approached, I felt a terrifying intimidation. Did the three proceed to combat head-on in opposition to such an opponent? Nonetheless, I had no intention of dropping my spirit even when I misplaced my energy.

Whereas twisting down the spirit that started to tremble, I aimed for one of many swords that I had determined prematurely. Maybe, with my present capability, somewhat than stopping his blow, Julia could be worn out and killed. Nonetheless, I by no means got here to make a reckless cost. It wasn’t a weak level, but when I hit a sure level that I observed whereas observing Hilgan…

“How about this!?” (Albert)

Whereas telling the phrases of prayer to Julia-sama, I held my sword with each fingers. Then, I swung it from the underside with a momentum that would make a horse run quicker, and I managed to hit the tip of Hilgan’s sword. My sword, which I had for a very long time, broke simply with that blow. I additionally couldn’t stand in opposition to the impression and fell from the horse. Due to that, I used to be in a position to escape from different swords, however my horse bought killed as an alternative.

What I did till I misplaced my sword, and the horse was to deflect the trajectory of considered one of his swords. That was the restrict for me now. However for a robust individual like Julia-sama, she ought to perceive that slight deviation and make use of it. Once I turned my gaze towards her as I used to be turned the wrong way up as a result of fall, there was a determine of her, who escaped from 4 swords along with fluttering hair.

“…Admire it.” (Julia)

And Julia, who took the opening, thrust her sword into Hilgan’s head… no, eye. Her head appeared to be as sturdy as his arms and didn’t pierce deeply, however this was an enormous blow to the opponent’s eyes. Nonetheless, though it ought to have been deadly when his eye was stabbed, it appeared that she wasn’t nonetheless accustomed to Hilgan. As he couldn’t see and moved his arms haphazardly, he hit Julia and Keith with brute power, and so they have been off him.

The 2 have been blown away and fell down. They appeared to be barely alive, however they have been now out of energy since they lastly stopped transferring. In some way, the time earned appeared to succeed in the restrict.

“Aah, rattling it! You’re annoying till the top!” (Hilgan)

Hilgan, who cursed, pulled out the sword pierced in his face, threw it away from the spot, and slowly approached Julia-sama. Within the meantime, the injuries on his eyes have been beginning to shut. It was the time once I was interested by the final stand once I picked up the sword of the soldier who had fallen.

“What? You aren’t useless but, huh? This ineffective small fry-…!?” (Hilgan)

It was just for a second… Sure, the individual, who observed it, stopped transferring as if the time had stopped for a second. I see. Reus… had made it in time. Once I observed him, not solely troopers, who have been defending him, have been away, but additionally the monsters, and nobody was in between Reus and Hilgan as in the event that they have been giving him a means. The troopers puzzled why the monsters acted in that means regardless that they have been submissive towards Hilgan, however they may perceive after they seemed on the present look of Reus.

“O-ooh…” (?)

“What… is that?” (?)

“Silver… gentle?” (?)

The magic which was dense and sensible in silver was overflowing the entire physique of Reus in order that even the surroundings of the again warped. The silvery mana gave horrible emotions even to the troopers. Maybe, the monsters that adopted Hilgan’s instruction have been scared by him. Maybe, that didn’t solely have an effect on the monsters, but additionally Hilgan as he ignored Julia, who tried to stab and cease him, and rushed towards Reus. By that point, he may need instinctively thought that Reus was a harmful opponent, and he must be prioritized.

“You’re not shining brightly, you recognize! Do you suppose you’ll be able to defeat me once I’m the strongest on this situation with that road efficiency!?” (Hilgan)

Hilgan confirmed a critical expression for the primary time since he got here right here, however Reus nonetheless closed his eyes. Hilgan approached the immovable Reus with just some steps whereas holding his swords. Then, he swung his six swords to the restrict.

“Die!” (Hilgan)

These have been simultaneous assaults from six swords. All swings have been unleashed from completely different angles. The second Hilgan unleashed his assault, which might be a crushing assault somewhat than slashing assault… Reus opened his eyes and smiled.

“…That’s nice.” (Reus)

“Ugh!? Aargh!?” (Hilgan)

Reus’ opened his eyes on the similar time just like when he remodeled right into a wolf look. Though the physique was nonetheless humanoid, he gave a sense of intimidation that was far stronger earlier than he remodeled. Its super impression was sufficient to interrupt Hilgan’s assault. No, as an alternative of being interrupted, Hilgan lined up his swords in entrance of him whereas taking a defensive posture of a wall.

I didn’t get why he all of the sudden modified his posture to defensive, however once I considered it, he was near his opponent. The physique normally would transfer instinctively when hazard approached. And in entrance of the wall of swords that didn’t break even when the three of them hit it with all their would possibly, Reus swung down his sword that put all of his energy.

“Nurryaaa!” (Reus)

It may need been due to my thoughts. However I noticed it. Behind Reus, who swung down the sword, there was the phantom of Strongest Sword who shouted comparable warcry.