57. omen (2)

“…in no man’s land?”

Count Leon Benning asked with a frown. It was almost impossible for the expression to change naturally, rather than artificially. Léon Bening’s meals were usually conducted alone, without the presence of his wife or vassals. Unless it’s something special.

The servant who brought the message lowered his head and nodded. Leon Benning emptied his goblet of wine.

“Yes. According to Roberto Miller’s message, the number of monsters attacking the castle wall after crossing the cliff at the end of the no-man’s land has increased. Thousands of monsters are attacking the castle walls…”

Count Benning rubbed his eyes and asked cautiously.

“The knights must have gone out to support.”

“Yes. It is said that the royal family immediately ordered the knights to depart for uninhabited land.”

When Count Benning held out his glass, another servant waiting next to him poured wine. Leon Benning stirred and shook the glass, the wine filled to the bottom. The bloody wine sways and sways in the glass.

“Anyway…if so many monsters came over, I don’t think we would have sent just a few knights.”

said Leon Benning, trailing off his words. The servant thought that Leon Benning’s eyes had changed from his usual inorganic gaze to something embracing a certain light.

chance.

It was the kind of look a hunter would make when driving their prey into a trap. Leon Benning set the glass down on the table.

“How is it? What actions do you say the royal family took?”

The servant was overcome by those eyes and swallowed dryly. One of the people called the strongest in the kingdom was showing a fighting spirit. Few people would be able to hold their heads stiff in the face of that intimidation. The servant bit his body and continued his report.

“The royal family… they said they sent troops to uninhabited areas, even from the units under their direct control.”

Leon Benning’s eyes grew even fiercer.

“That number. Do you know the exact number of troops drawn from the palace?”

The servant shook his hand and held out the report Roberto had written on the table. Leon Benning picked up the paper handed to him by the servant.

“I don’t know exactly, but…”

“A thousand people.”

Leon Benning read the report.

The royal family decided to send about a thousand men to the no-man’s land with the knights.

“A thousand.”

There was heat in Leon Benning’s voice. It was a sharp, terrifying voice, like a hot knife in the fire.

“A thousand!”

The corner of Leon Benning’s mouth went up eerily. Everyone who knew him could have shuddered. The battle was boiling. Nearly half of the core force that surrounded and circulated the royal capital and palace was missing.

“And, I’m sure you have more to say.”

Leon Benning read the report. And when he read the last phrase left by Roberto, his eyes lit up with joy.

Currently, an emergency countermeasures meeting is held at the Royal Palace. It is believed that there is a high probability of sending soldiers to no-man’s land after borrowing from high-ranking nobles.

“Even His Majesty, who is so cautious, loses his temper when it comes to the no-man’s-land.”

Leon Benning casually spat out blasphemous words. His shoulders were trembling meaningfully as he continued to read the report.

“The time has come to gather the troops of the territory.”

The servant swallowed in vain at Leon Benning’s declaration.

“First of all, I need to contact the second prince. Even with the Bordens. And you.”

“Yes, Master.”

The servant stiffened his back and focused on Leon Benning.

“Summon the family knight commander. I have something to share.”

Send troops to the royal capital. Without seeing blood, slowly swallow the royal road.

“A very secret story.”

—

The Jackdaw Knights ran frantically all the way to the border. The royal palace did not hesitate to attach soldiers. The troops drawn from each noble’s territory decided to immediately follow the Knights.

As if it was judged that there was no time to rest, the Raven Knights arrived a day earlier than usual even with a thousand men. The no-man’s-land troops waiting for them at the border access road did not show a relieved expression even when they saw the reinforcements.

“Are you here, Sir Theodora?”

“The Marquis is waiting for you.”

They hurriedly escorted the Raven Knights into the border.

The scenery inside the border was different from last time. The entire city formed a single supply route, and goods were constantly transported to the walls, and the wounded were constantly transported from the walls.

“The situation is serious.”

Paola furrowed her eyebrows. Maxim said nothing and looked around the city. Someone’s cries and someone’s moaning in pain were heard from everywhere, mixed with the sound of metal and stone colliding.

“…Did this happen 15 years ago?”

Maxim asked Paola.

“You seem to be coping much better than you were back then. The supply line was also built quickly.”

Paola looked dark as a soldier was being carried away on a stretcher. One arm of the soldier was severed below the elbow and was bleeding profusely. The head of the medic carrying him was wrapped in bandages. After that, corpses covered in cloth are swept away one after another.

Maxim followed Paola’s gaze and bit his lip when he witnessed the scene. Roberto was looking at the same place as Maxim with his eyes half open.

“…that’s f*cking awful.”

“You’ve built up a major enough to be called a hero in this situation, mister?”

To Maxim and Roberto’s words, Paola answered with a hard voice.

“This is the real no-man’s-land as I know it. Is it fortunate or unlucky that he only revealed his true colors now?”

The no-man’s-land knights who guided them were talking to Theodora. Theodora’s expression also showed a pale face in front of her eyes.

“The Marquis is still hanging on the wall.”

Theodora asked in a dry voice.

“Are you in need of support right now?”

“We are fighting for 24 hours without a break… but right now there is a lull. We are transporting the wounded and collecting the bodies.”

Theodora turned her head toward the distant wall. The knight of no man’s land notices Theodora’s gaze and hints.

“…Even now, the soldiers on that wall are still fighting bloody battles.”

Theodora hardened her face after hearing what the knight of the no man’s land had to say. She said, turning to the Raven Knights and their reinforcements.

“Let’s hurry to the castle wall.”

The knight of no man’s land did not answer and turned his horse towards the wall. The Jackdaw Knights and soldiers rode after them.

The commotion was drowned out by other sounds as we approached the wall. The noise of scratching stones, the cry and roar of animals. It was a noise that reminded Maxim of terrible memories. It was as if he had multiplied the sounds he had heard as he and Theodora contemplated life and death under the cliff. The groans of pain from those carrying the wounded and the cries of those carrying supplies were all drowned out.

In front of the wall, the shouts of the soldiers who continued the battle were heard.

“Reinforcements!”

“Damn it. How long did you intend to keep us waiting!”

I couldn’t tell if it was a cry of joy or a curse out of irritation. That meant that the soldiers on the wall were desperate.

“Let’s go to the Marquis first.”

Following the knight’s guidance, Theodora headed for the barracks where the Marquis was staying. Knights and soldiers were busily going in and out of the margrave’s barracks.

“Sir Marquis,”

Marquee Baek spat out in a rare nervous voice.

“What. If it’s not urgent…”

“Reinforcements have arrived.”

The Marquis raised his head at those words and saw Theodora standing at the entrance of the barracks. A map was spread out on the table in front of her, with red markers scrawled here and there.

“Theodora, you are here.”

“I have come to apply by order of the royal family.”

The Marquis nodded and took the map down.

“It seems like it’s been a while since we stopped dispatching and sent it to the capital… It’s only been a month.”

The Marquis, whom he hadn’t seen in a while, had a tired expression on his face. It seemed to be caused by fatigue different from the usual eyes tired from paperwork. I couldn’t sleep properly for several days, so there were dark shadows under my eyes.

“It’s savage. I thought the status quo would continue for at least a month.”

But her eyes were still shining brightly. Even at this moment, facing the Jackdaw Knights, it seemed that he was only continuing to think about killing the monsters clinging to the castle wall. The Count tapped the table while facing Theodora.

“As you can see by looking at the city, an evacuation order has been issued.”

The Margrave sat down at the table in the barracks that had become his office and let out a deep, heavy sigh. The scratches and scratches on the faded epaulettes said that there was no time to take off the armor even for a moment.

“As soon as the number of monsters suddenly appeared increased, we immediately issued an evacuation order. I want you to leave with only the bare minimum of luggage and supplies. I don’t know if I ran into them on the way.”

“…the city near the border… seemed to have reached Murat. When we stopped by briefly, there were far more carriages and people than usual.”

The Marquis nodded in relief at Theodora’s words and sucked in the pipe. When Marquis Baek exhaled, white smoke leaked out of his mouth. The Marquis put the pipe aside and resumed the conversation.

“Well, then you can rest assured. If it’s Murat… it’s probably Count Agon’s estate.”

“Yes. Count Agon would have gladly accepted the refugees.”

The Marquis nodded.

“If so, then so be it. They accepted our people 15 years ago… so I hope they accept them this time as well.”

damn it

The Marquis clutched his head. His frizzy white hair flowed helplessly. She nervously brushed her hair back.

“Still, it is fortunate that His Majesty the King immediately sent soldiers before the invasion took place. If it wasn’t for them, I would have been really blown through.”

The Marquis glanced at the outside of the barracks and said.

“…Now they must have reached their limits. I don’t know if I can breathe with the troops that arrived right away, but I can’t stop the monsters that keep coming for a few days. Fifteen years ago, hundreds and thousands of people died just like that.”

Marquis’ troubles deepened.

“Just as human hands cannot stop the tide of the sea, it is natural. The monsters rushing in now are like that.”

Theodora looked at the margrave’s annoyed face.

“Even in a no-man’s-land, it’s not a normal situation. In order to reverse this situation, I have no choice but to kill the Behemoth that subjugated those monsters.”

It would be as difficult as stopping the monsters to the end.

The Marquis clicked his tongue. Theodora cautiously asked the Marquis.

“…Can I see the situation?”

“any amount. Well, even if you don’t ask, you’ll see it eventually.”

The Marquis rose from his seat. She winked at Theodora as if to follow her.

“The current lull is only for a moment.”

The Marquis fluttered the tent and left.

“You never know when those damn monsters will start attacking again.”

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No sooner had Theodora followed the Marquis out of the barracks than an urgent bell rang from the watchtower. The sound of bells rang in the sky where the desolate sunset was setting. Something was coming from beyond the walls. I could feel the vibrations and vibrations that shook the ground.

Deng, Deng, Deng, Deng.

The knights under the wall, the soldiers wandering around the barracks, and those who had laid down their weapons for a while and took a break all ran up the wall with pale complexions.

“Start the elevator! Those who can’t ride, jump up!”

“Bring the arrow! Where have all the archers gone?!”

“Battle Arrangement! Get everyone in position! Put the reinforcements in the back and you guys take the battle line!”

Theodora looked at the towering walls. At the edge of the wall, the shading of the setting sun was casting.

“Stop! come…!”

The presence of the guys beyond the castle wall deepened,

Soon, the shadows of the monsters began to bounce, covering the shading of the castle wall.