What the hell is happening? What happened to Tannin!? (Kuzemu)
Kuzemu, who confird the disorder at the front from his carriage, shouts at the surrounding soldiers.
However, those, who indulged in the safety of being in the centre of the ranks, had no ans to know about the sudden changes at the front line.
If Kuzemu himself ordered them to check the situation and report to him at this point, the outco might have been quite different. However, it was likely necessary for the soldier with the duty of checking to be exceedingly excellent for that to happen.
In any case, there wasnt anyone at Kuzemus side who was able to explain the chaos at the front line.
Gyaah!!
Even the soldier, who was in the vicinity of the carriage transporting the immortal soldiers that were deployed to the front, has been killed by Hifumis party before being allowed to choose the option of running away.
With the majority of immortal soldiers lost, the rest is handled by Origa and the other girls.
Half of the soldiers engages Hifumi, who applies pressure on them by attacking after plunging deeply into the centre of Kuzemus army, to finish him off while the other half escapes.
Excluding those who unluckily headed in the direction of Origas group, the escapees hid themselves by taking refuge in a nearby cities and prolonged their lives by surrendering to the troops of the nobles governing those cities.
The ones who saw hell were the soldiers who chose to stand in Hifumis way.
Stop him! Stop that guy!
Call the magic soldiers!
Even during the commanding officers yells, the losses amongst their subordinates continued to spread.
Precisely stabbing eyes and throats, which arent protected by the helts, with the sharp point of the katana, the brains and arteries are destroyed.
Among them, a small number of those, who received Ma Cals units teaching, are apparently able to move properly.
Three soldiers use the opportunity to close in on Hifumi when he squats down to avoid swords thrown by soldiers from Horant who have jumped up to strike from left and right.
Two swords aim at his feet and waist by sweeping sideways and one sword is swung downwards from an overhead stance. Moreover they are approaching from three different directions.
Hou? (Hifumi)
While releasing a voice similar to admiration, Hifumi grabbed the arm of the soldier, who ca to attack his waist, and changed the location of the soldier by vigorously turning his own body around.
Uwaah!
The soldier, who stumbled a step or two forward due to being dragged into Hifumis rotation, suddenly appeared in front of the slashing attack of his ally.
Wai.!
Receiving the heavy long sword on his head, the soldier faints.
Hifumi, who evaded the slash by switching with his enemy, cut down the remaining two while in the process of turning around due to the montum of that.
Noticing that the soldier, who was at the very bottom of the three piled-up bodies, is still breathing, Hifumi stands in front of his eyes.
Wheres your guys ringleader? (Hifumi)
Further behind, is, I think
What his na? (Hifumi)
Tannin
Hifumi delivered the final blow to the soldier, who answered while gasping, with a *pierce*.
Watching Hifumi who easily dealt with the simultaneous attack by three soldiers, the surrounding soldiers take a distance and form a circle around him.
Over there, huh? (Hifumi)
Ignoring the mob, he confirms the carriage visible ahead of the enemy army.
Different from Orsongrande that absorbed Fokalores way of organizing a military supply unit to transport goods, sothing like a carriage stands out on Horants side as they are still using the system of everyone carrying their own supplies.
Move it! Clear the way! (Hifumi)
The soldiers retreat in fright from in front of Hifumi who began to run towards the distinct carriage.
However, they are too slow.
A soldier, who turned his back on him, stares with an expression of surprise due to the katanas point protruding out from his throat after it has been stabbed into the back of his neck.
Did you think that you would have the ti to retreat? The ti for that has already passed. Do your best while fighting or strive to escape. If you retreat while simply showing your back, that will settle your death, wont it? (Hifumi)
Hifumi pulls out his katana with a short *slurp* and wipes it with a paper.
While the paper, which was tossed away, dances in the wind, the remaining soldiers have already lost the willpower to fight and are gradually backing away.
The mont when Kuzemu grasped the state of affairs was the ti when he saw Hifumis face.
When Hifumi entered the carriage by smashing the carriages door with a kick as if bursting it open, Kuzemus face was about to have its jaw dislocated due to surprise and he wore a miserable expression with his mouth open.
Y-You are (Kuzemu)
Let ask one thing? What are those puppets? They disqualify as toys as they break far too easily for a present which was carried after carefully packing it into a box. (Hifumi)
While tapping the katana at his waist, he glares at Kuzemu.
You thought it will go well if theres a large amount of them? Having the scariness of numbers on your side ans an increase in the number of moves and choices of possible reactions. Even if you had gathered countless of those dolls that turn up one after the other, there wouldnt be any kind of aning to it.
You know, I, Hifumi draws his katana and thrusts it in front of Kuzemus eyes.
dont want to see a puppet show. Im sure I told you. Lets have a war where plenty of people die is what I said. (Hifumi)
Unable to take his eyes off the gradually approaching tip of the katana, Kuzemu started to quiver.
I-Isnt there anyone? (Kuzemu)
It doesnt seem likely that his small, trembling voice reached the noisy outside of the carriage.
Besides, currently there are the three mbers of Origas group around the carriage.
Far from getting close, everyone has started to back off from the carriage due to the shuriken and spells which are hurled at them even as they leave.
Even though I gave you teaching advices after expressly coming to your place, you are in this situation. I wonder how Im supposed to release this seething anger? (Hifumi)
E-Even if you tell , nothing (Kuzemu)
Really? I see. (Hifumi)
He withdrew the katana and sheathed it into its scabbard.
Seeing that, Kuzemu took deep breaths making his shoulders go up and down as if he was finally able to breathe.
However, it was also a montary relief.
Like this! (Hifumi)
He seizes Kuzemus throat with the right hand that separated from the hilt.
With his carotid artery being pressured by Hifumis thumb and index finger, Kuzemu ended up fainting quickly after a short interval of struggling.
Throwing down Kuzemu on the ground of the carriage, Hifumi leaves.
Countless corpses are piled up outside and the stench of blood drifted about.
Thanks for your hard work, Hifumi-sama. (Origa)
The one who approached him directly was Origa.
I will go to Horants capital next. Since I will be using this carriage to go there (Hifumi)
I shall accompany you. (Origa)
When Origa replied in a flash, Hifumi gave his permission by muttering Well, its fine I guess.
Umm, I will follow you as well! (Viine)
She probably hung on frantically. Viine, who was gasping for breath, decided to follow them, too.
Then as well. (Alyssa)
You are not allowed. (Hifumi)
Why!? (Alyssa)
Alyssa had hoped to accompany them , but was quickly rejected.
This is yours and Irarias assignnt, isnt it? Since we will go to the castle in advance, quickly return to your soldiers and command them. (Hifumi)
Eh~ (Alyssa)
Leaving Alyssa who has beco sullen, he entrusts the carriage to Origa and Viine and stands in front of the remaining soldiers while they are moving about in confusion due to still being unable to grasp the situation.
Alright, I caught your guys leader. Do your best to get him back. (Hifumi)
The soldiers are astir due to Hifumi who drew his katana. Since they arent aware of the situation, they cant understand him boarding the carriage with a few and moreover having them approach him with a great number even if they understand that the man in front of them is their enemy.
B-Beat them up! We have to rescue His Excellency Kuzemu!
Hifumi smiled once soone who might be a commanding officer raised his voice.
Yes, it will be fine like that Origa! Follow with the carriage! (Hifumi)
No sooner than shouting that, Hifumi caused a sound similar to an explosion.
The soldier, who was right in front of him, received a thrust to his throat and died in an instant.
Hifumi wards off a spear, which was unleashed from his side without a monts delay, with the scabbard by twisting his waist and cuts off both of the the soldiers arms letting them fall.
Aah!!
The soldier, who scread sothing inarticulate, died by having the katana stabbed into his mouth.
Viine-san, please be the driver. (Origa)
Yes, understood. (Viine)
As Viine grasps the reins and begins to spur on the horse in order to chase after Hifumis back, Origa climbs the roof of the carriage and makes a daunting pose.
Your gentlen superior is on this carriage. Attack it if you dont mind dying after getting involved. (Origa)
While concealing her mouth with the iron-ribbed fan which was opened with an unfolding sound, she smiles gently.
But then again, if you are that high-spirited, can you enjoy yourselves by heading towards my husband who is currently fighting in front? (Origa)
During the ti she was talking, the head of a soldier, who sidled up to the carriage, dropped to the ground.
It had been removed by the knife, which serves her as dium for magic, in Origas right hand.
Thats right. Its been long-awaited thus I shall announce it to you all from Horant who are strong at magic. (Origa)
She closes the iron-ribbed fan making a hard clanking resound.
My magic can be released freely even without pointing the knife at my target. (Origa)
A wind-cutting sound reached the ears of so soldiers and in the next instant blood overflew from their napes and their heads fell.
Thanks to Sabnaks orders, the nets and corpses were mostly removed, but at that ti the figures of Hifumis group had already vanished far ahead.
Their pace is faster than expected (Nelgal)
Once Nelgal ordered to shelter the soldiers who escaped from Kuzemus side while at the sa ti announcing to forcibly break through the spot where Hifumi cut through, he advanced his horse while calling out to Kuzemus side in a loud voice.
Nelgal, who joined in on Irarias plan he was told about by Sabnak, looks at the location where Hifumi apparently went ahead to.
There are far more corpses scattered around there than at the place which was cleaned just now. Several soldiers, who escaped away from the highway, are observing the situation with frightened expressions.
Join us! You arent my enemies. You are soldiers of Horant! Accomplish your original duty by coming to our side! (Nelgal)
Its not just corpses of immortal soldiers but also a large number of corpses of common soldiers.
50 have died according to whats just reflected in his line of sight.
How awful (Nelgal)
Was it really necessary to go this far? Nelgal harbours such doubt towards Hifumi, but currently he hasnt the leeway to use his head to think about this.
While moving the corpses to the sides, the large army advances.
The leading group consists of soldiers from Horant, but right behind them the soldiers of Orsongrande are following while being led by Iraria.
At the mont when the nets and corpses were cleared away to a certain extent, Alyssa ca back with heavy feet.
Huh? Alyssa-san? (Nelgal)
Alyssa replied to Nelgal, who called out to her from atop his horse, by waving her hand.
Being told to do my job, I ended up returning. What should I do from now on? (Alyssa)
You were able to dispose of the nets, werent you? She ntions care-freely, but Alyssa is also soone who rushed into the enemys camp alongside Hifumi. She is covered by a large amount of blood spurts. Nelgal can feel sothing heavy hanging in the air around her that doesnt suit the lightness of her tone.
We will pass through the hole opened by Hifumi-san. We will even recover the capital. Can you help us with that? (Nelgal)
Mmh, got it. (Alyssa)
Nelgal called out to Alyssa, who heads to the rear while trudging once again after nodding as if its a trifling matter, in a panic.
What will Hifumi-san do? (Nelgal)
I will go to the capital, he said. (Alyssa)
While seeing off Alyssa who begins to walk again after answering without hesitation, Nelgal was spurred on by the uneasiness Anyway, if I dont hurry
What is that gentleman planning? (Iraria)
The greatly perplexed Iraria was caught by Puuse, who was next to her, after she slid off the chair due to an excessive drain of strength.
The army, which was prepared by Kuzemu, lost its leaders thanks to Tannins absences and Kuzemus abduction. Because of the losses they suffered from Hifumi including the annihilation of the immortal soldiers, the matter of having them join was more successful and simple than expected by Nelgal as they had already diverted from maintaining a structure as organization.
Running swiftly along the highway without taking a break, the allied forces of Horant and Orsongrande, which forcibly broke through the capitals gates and the centre, set up camp making use of the plaza in front of the castle.
No, deciding to set up camp, they couldnt avoid stopping for a mont to do so.
P-Please save ee!
The tied-up Kuzemu was suspended from the balcony, which faced the plaza that continued into the main street, with a single long rope.
Soone! Anyoneee! (Kuzemu)
At the mont when Nelgal reflexively gave the order to stop after being shown the far too pitiful view, Hifumi suddenly showed up on the balcony.
Gaap is visible next to him.
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