The west gate of Doishunomuharuto has been secured. The castle wall was destroyed, and no one came to help me as I was caught in the debris.
“Captain, are you alright?”
A voice, tinged with both concern and mockery, echoed from far above. I flung a falling stone at the one who laughed, but it was returned with a powerful Pitcher’s Return. Next time, I’ll remember to learn Shoot.
“Can you stand?”
Ah, it’s you, Christine. You are the one who gave me a crumb of bread. You’re thin, D-cup, with semi-long, brown hair; a kind, older-sister type with no boyfriend. High Outside Corner, not pulled to be hit, not flying to the outfield, or perhaps a Polish Hit?
“Thank you.”
In the midst of the crumbling castle wall, I took Christine’s hand and stood up. Why do the brave cavalry of the White Lily Corps, as they ride past, keep patting me on the head? Is it because I’m hugging Christine too tightly? Is it wrong to touch your behind?
The final blow, just one centimeter from stealing Christine’s lips, blew me away. The low-output Platinum Laser didn’t pierce people, just grazed them. But considering the number of lasers that flew, enough to blow people away, there must have been hundreds of thousands of them.
Enveloped in light, I was sent flying and landed behind a horse’s hind legs. Opening my eyes, I spotted chunks of brown solids and liquid. I dodged them with Mode Six and, with an adult’s composure as if nothing had happened, I brushed the dirt off my clothes.
“I’m alright now, Christine.”
The White Lily Corps and the Annihilation Brigade were driving out the Orcs inside the west gate, and four-tenths of my work was done. The next step was to attack the lord’s mansion or the south gate. It looked like I’d make it in time for dinner, and I was thinking of Christine as dessert today, when someone brought trouble my way.
“What is that?”
Three black shadows were flying through the sky from the direction of the north gate. They flapped their wings, but they were considerably larger than Harvey.
A Chimera, with the face of a lion and winged beast, landed by trampling the men of the Annihilation Brigade. It bit through the neck of the horse it had pinned, crushing it and bathing the man in blood.
“Priscilla! Alana! One each!”
We stood before the Chimeras. They weren’t particularly large, only about ten meters, like cute winged lions that could swallow me whole if they opened their mouths. Maybe I should capture one and sell it to a circus.
Having a relaxed state of mind is good. It allows me to be at ease and prevents me from tensing up unnecessarily. I’m a cat person, so if possible, I’d like to release them into the wild without killing them. It should be enough to make them realize that humans are scary.
I held my Zantou in a low, rear guard and struck down at its head in a semi-circle from above. If I hurt its nose, it can return to the wild. It shouldn’t go down the mountainside again. It, of course, couldn’t understand my thoughts, and the Chimera I faced before unleashed a torrent of flames.
I forgot. Some monsters, when they get carried away, breathe fire, according to the laws of this Another world. I dodged it with Mode Six, got close, and thrust my Zantou, powered to full with super-vibration, towards the Chimera’s heart.
The Zantou slid into the Chimera with surprising smoothness. I intended to let it return to the wild but ended up killing it… I hope it’s not an endangered species. The remaining two Chimeras were also spewing fire, showing off. With a heavy heart, I attacked the Chimeras.
In the end, it was a gross act of animal abuse. To avoid setting the White Lily Corps on fire, I went all out, and the Chimera’s remains were completely obliterated. Perhaps I was the one who got carried away.
Thinking I might be able to show off to the White Lily Corps today, we hurried ahead, leaving a few men from the Annihilation Brigade behind.
The lord’s mansion seemed quiet, with no one in sight. If that’s the case, are they defending the south gate with the entire army? If we proceed to the south gate and open it, the Allied Forces will pour in. My spotlight is the south gate.
With myself at the forefront, followed by the White Lily Corps and the Annihilation Brigade, I proceeded towards the south gate, showing off my toned physique to the White Lily Corps. To showcase my heroic deeds, my… never mind.
We advanced towards the south gate in a near straight line from the lord’s mansion, easily taking the Demon Army by surprise from behind. Now all that’s left is to open the south gate and let the Allied Forces rush in.
“White Lily Corps! Attack the castle gate! Richarda, use the Golem to open the gate! Annihilation Brigade, keep the enemy away from the castle gate! Go!”
The White Lily cavalry, splitting left and right of me, charged forward. I was content in the center, enveloped by the gentle scent of the young women. Following them were the heavy cavalry of the Annihilation Brigade. I was in the center of them, enveloped by their sweaty odor, and I was not content.
Fight! For the survival of all humanity.
Fight! For my hero’s salary.
Who was that! Who patted me on the head last!
It was Sophia…
Chasing after Sophia, I reached the castle gate to see a Troll-class Golem gently opening it. Even at such a time, it shows the upbringing of Richarda, who is controlling it, doesn’t it? Your father is proud.
“Have the Golem carry the White Lily Corps’ flag and invite the Allied Forces in!”
The Golem, walking with a slight pigeon-toe, carried the flag outside the castle. With this, the Allied Forces would enter. Seven-tenths of my work was done. I’ll leave three-tenths remaining. For the White Lily Corps…
“For now, let’s retreat to the center! The rest is up to the Allied Forces…”
A giant stone fell in front of me, blowing me away. Even as I was sent flying, I thought, “I only touched Christine’s behind today; there’s no reason to suffer a Meteor Strike!”
Rolling on the ground, I stood up and looked in Sophia’s direction. She shook her head, saying “No.” If it wasn’t Sophia, was it Rothfar’s stone attack?! I waved to signal them!
Looking outside the castle, the Golem carrying the White Lily Corps’ flag was exploding from a direct hit from a projectile. Looking up at the sky, black masses were also falling.
“Retreat! Fall back! Fall back!”
Whether it was bad timing, or they couldn’t see the flag, or they saw the flag and fired, I don’t know, but staying here would be the same as being hit by Meteor Strike.
“………Annihilation Brigade. Hold your ground until the White Lily Corps retreats.”
What a heartless order. It’s suicidal to support the White Lily Corps while dodging giant stones falling from above. But the order came from Kristin, and it was the Annihilation Brigade who received it.
“Fight! For Kristin-sama!”
—Not for me, I see.
“We have no retreat!”
—You can retreat, you know.
“Kristin, marry me when this is over.”
—Let’s try not to run them over with horses.
We fought until the White Lily Corps retreated. Priscilla took the White Lily Corps and fled. Alana seemed to be staying, so I whipped the horse’s hindquarters. Sophia retreated, protecting Richarda. Kristin remained motionless, but if the giant stones and arrows didn’t hit her, and the approaching Orcs suffered heart attacks, she was fine.
“Let’s retreat! Go! Go!”
The Annihilation Brigade retreated from the south gate with me covering the rear. Half were killed. It can’t be helped that some were killed by Orcs, but many were killed by stone projectiles. I won’t be satisfied unless I complain to those idiotic Rothfars. I’ll become a complainer.
“Where’s my smartphone?” I asked Alana. She gave me a strange look, and I heard the report from Doron. The south gate was closed again, Ashtal was rushing towards the south gate, and Rothfar’s stone attacks had stopped.
“This is bad. Orc arrows are dangerous.”
I guess only the three of us can say, “Just dodge them.” Peeking into the crystal Doron was operating, Alana moved, and simultaneously, I saw… from the collar of Alana’s clothes…
“This is one-sided! Were the Orc arrows that powerful!?”
From Doron, flying above the south gate, I saw Orc arrows pierce two people with a single shot. If it were Rothfar who was killed, I’d be drinking tea and looking for my smartphone, but it’s not that simple.
“Open the south gate again! Let’s get our formations in order!”
Instead of loud cheers, I heard pure, affirmative words. As expected of the White Lily Corps. They respond to my words. However, even though the Annihilation Brigade didn’t curse me, I suppose that’s understandable. Nearly half of them were killed in the last attack. Many injured, await here is inevitable.
“………Your reply?”
“Uoooooh! Fight! For Kristin-sama!”
—As expected, not for me.
“Let’s do this! It’s Kristin-sama’s order!”
—You’re dangling your left arm, aren’t you? Forced to stay!
“Kristin, marry me when this is over.”
—Unwavering. You’re unwavering. Let’s refrain from punching.
Leaving the severely injured of the Annihilation Brigade to Sophia, we rushed out again. This time, as soon as the gate opened, Ashtal would enter.
“Richarda. Can you still deploy Golems?”
She looks more exhausted than I thought. I want to wipe the sweat from her forehead. Of course, as her father…
“I, I can still do it one more time. One more Troll-class Golem.”
Good answer. My parental heart wants to protect you, but I can’t protect all the White Lilies.
“Sir Wales! Shanehide is important! Protect her well!”
“I will not be defeated by the rotten men of Harmonia! Behold my deeds!”
Good answer, but you call me “rotten”? Lately, I’m called “idiot.”
“I see you, idiot! They’re ready!”
I’m an idiot. Should I go rogue? I formed a charge formation with Priscilla at the head, and the White Lily Corps charged forward. It’ll probably be fine. The White Lily Corps has super-vibration weapons and horse tack. I have speed, and Priscilla has ferocity. The Orcs were in two ranks; we’ll break through!
“………Advance, Annihilation Brigade.”
The Annihilation Brigade came out from both ends of the White Lily Corps, advancing forward. Their stiflingly sweaty scent enveloped the pure white lilies.
“Idiot! Get back!”
Don’t run in front of me, your Captain! You’ll die if you charge without super-vibration! Do you know what you’re doing!?
“Heh heh, it’s Kristin-sama’s order…”
Stop laughing. The Annihilation Brigade, who came out in front of us, slowed down, reducing the speed of the White Lily Corps’ horses. Furthermore, the Annihilation Brigade, emerging from the sides, formed ranks and charged.
The Annihilation Brigade, charging with two ranks of spears against the Orcs, without super-vibration weapons or horse tack.
“Charge! Everything is for Kristin-sama!”
It’s just two ranks of spears, and even with spears raised, skilled members of the Annihilation Brigade could break through. That is, if they were fighting an ordinary Knight Order.
The Annihilation Brigade stopped. Their charge, utilizing the horse’s speed, halted before the Orcs. Even so, if the enemy were humans, even after stopping, they could still receive a blade to the lower body and the rider could hit the enemy’s head, giving them an advantage.
With the Orcs’ physique, their raised swords could easily strike the vital points of a rider. Once stopped, cavalry becomes disadvantageous.
“Priscilla! Attack when the time is right!”
I abandoned my horse and leaped with all my might. Mode Six. My super-vibration Zantou strikes the necks of the Orcs at the forefront who are not even injured.
Anger surged. Why did Kristin send the Annihilation Brigade first? To protect a woman!? I have a duty to protect everyone!
“You think I’d let you go alone?”
Priscilla stood behind me, protecting my back. Honestly… I want to protect you more than anyone.
“What about the command of the White Lily Corps!?”
“Leave it to Alana… Let’s have some fun!”
Wildly swinging Halberds and Zantou. Blades that could aid each other no matter how far apart, and yet, no matter how close they fought, their blades never met.
“Alana! Go!”
Timing it perfectly, I gave the signal, and the White Lily Corps dashed past us at incredible speed. Who was the last one to pat me on the head?
“It’s easy…”
“It’s easy… Now we just open the gate and it’s over.”
Richarda opened the south gate, and Ashtal’s army poured in. The defending Orcs were annihilated, and the city of Doishunomuharuto was recaptured.
