# 229
229. Mission Type Complex (9)
I sat and leaned against a pole.
More than enough mercenaries to fill the entire forest were flocking here.
Thousands of horses galloped in unison, shaking the ground.
“That egg is not a sign of peace. When it awakens, tens of thousands of Taoniers will die in droves! If you don’t want to lose your family and friends, run for your life!”
Yoshu, mounted on a warhorse, drew his sword in front of the cavalry.
“The 1st group will deal with the enemies inside the forest with me. The 2nd group will fall to both sides and clear the outskirts of the forest. Whatever appears in front of you, don’t stop! Don’t let go of the reins!”
Wow!
The cheers of countless crowds shook the entire field.
On the plains outside the forest, dust from the aftermath of the run was rising for a long time.
“Kiaaaaagh!”
“Kreur!”
The monsters that were hiding in the forest appeared.
From goblins to troll orcs, from harpies to lizardmen to soldiers of the Order, they each held their weapons and prepared to face the cavalry.
The hordes following Yoshu were endless.
The cavalry filled the plains, but there were not enough.
The monster side belatedly squeezed the gin, but
Kwajijik!
The monsters trampled by the horse’s hooves all fell into a bowl of mucus.
There were hundreds of casualties from the initial clash, but the monsters didn’t even leave a body.
The first line of cavalry penetrated the monster’s defense like paper and dug into the forest.
“What can we do?”
Jenna scratched her cheek next to me.
I sighed and replied.
“What are you doing? I’ll have to look around without my ass.”
“The number is huge. It seems to be twice as many as the monster side. Wouldn’t there be something to help though?”
“Our turn is over.”
I looked back
Close to a hundred airships are filling the sky.
Compared to that fleet, our assault force will be like fireflies in front of the moon.
And on top of the fleet’s flagship, Freea was looking down on the battlefield.
‘…’
A lot has changed.
The girl who was about the age of a middle school student at the first meeting was now a lady.
When I first saw him, he was just an immature little boy with a high status.
I used a strange dream as an excuse to make a reckless plan to build my own power.
Needless to say how much I suffered because of that guy.
‘I thought it would be hundreds at most.’
I thought it would be nice to make some time.
It was because the Assinis family, who were in the position of facilitators of the mission, did just that.
But this is too many.
I asked him to bring reinforcements, and he brought the corps.
I don’t know how he was persuaded.
It was true that I had a debt to Yoshu, a celebrity in the mercenary world, but
that debt was not enough to cause such a large army.
‘Is this because of that kid’s ability?’
The mercenaries are beings that depend on money.
Perhaps, before convincing them, Freea must have gone through countless hardships and adversities.
‘I want to know.’
How did you integrate hundreds of different mercenaries?
How did they risk their lives on a battlefield where this money was not at stake.
Fria, standing firmly on the deck, couldn’t find the slightest sway.
“You seem like a different person from the princess I used to know.”
Jenna looked up at Freea, dazzled.
I smiled.
“It’s acting. Inside, you’re going to die of trembling.”
Freea had no talent for swords, magic, or tactics, but she seemed to be good at one thing.
In a way, it was the ability that was most needed in today’s Taoni language.
Before the destruction of Taonier, there was an existence called a prince who would take the place of her role.
But now that he has gone over to the monster, the stage is complete.
It was as if Taonier’s scenario itself had been written for her.
‘It’s nothing.’
All you have to do is hold a lot of form while flaunting in front.
My words are unconditionally right.
You just have to shut up and follow me.
If this works
…
For just one person,
tens of thousands of people risk their lives laughing.
“If this happens… it will be a de facto civil war.”
Katio, who was quenching his thirst with magic potion, murmured.
Katio also learned many things about the situation in Taoni.
He knew that a group called the Empire ruled over the entire continent.
“The empire and the church centered on the prince, and the mercenary corps using the princess are fighting.
“I guess so. This will be the beginning.”
Until then, they were in a hurry to run away, but now the balance of power has fallen.
The Mercenary Fleet has begun its advance.
At the same time, the guns opened on the sides of the airships.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
overwhelming firepower.
The sky turned red like fireworks.
Dozens of flying monsters caught in the fire disappeared all at once.
On land, cavalry and
in the sky, armadas cleared the way for Phria.
‘Now there’s only one left.’
Freea has to prove herself.
She was crowned in a white-silver dress.
That outfit when we first met.
Transparent golden eyes stared straight ahead.
“…”
Freea’s lips twitched.
It seemed to memorize an incantation or to pray.
[Why do you think the seat of the emperor of the empire has been empty for over a thousand years?]
Above the railing.
A sparrow appeared and closed its beak.
Of course, unfortunately, Kishasha’s eyes were on the princess.
[Because no one has proven themselves.]
“…”
[Those who want to succeed the emperor must prove to everyone that they inherited the golden lineage.]
Halgion looked at the princess with a blind eye.
[Long time no see.]
Freea held out a small silk pouch.
Colorful beads were shining in it.
‘The essence of the sky, the bowl of the earth, and the cup of the sea.’
What Freea took out was an item called a ‘key’ that we had collected through hardships in various missions.
It was used by an emperor in the past when he sewed the torn dimension, but it is said that it was scattered all over the continent when no suitable successor could be found among the descendants.
Freea’s lips moved again.
This time I could read her whispers.
‘please.’
Tension and fear crossed Fria’s face.
But it quickly disappeared and his expression changed to firm again.
“I will declare it here!”
Freea pointed the sword in her right hand at Al.
“From now on, I, Priasis all Ragnar, will stake my body and soul on the goddess and restore your future!”
Freea threw out the pocket of her left hand.
Three key fragments scattered in the air.
[Essence of the sky!]
[Bowl of the earth!]
[Glass of the sea!]
[Sum! Che!]
Woo woo woo woo!
The fragments of the key stopped in midair and turned into orbs of light.
Subsequently, the orbs of light flew to the sword that Freea was holding and gathered in one place, swirling around.
[Dimensional sword ‘Rusrada’ is awakening!]
[The title of the special NPC ‘Priasis al Ragna’ has been changed to ‘Golden Heir’!]
Pria’s sword, which was merely a decoration, began to emit golden light.
It cannot be expressed in words that simply sparkle. The golden glow that stayed at the tip of Freea’s sword burned dazzlingly, illuminating the entire field.
“…”
The mercenaries who fought on the ground and in the air were staring blankly at Freea, forgetting to wield their weapons.
It took less than a minute for it to turn into a shout.
“Whoaaaaa!”
“Clear the way for the princess!”
[Increased the effect of ‘Golden Heir’!]
[The morale of the entire mercenary group is soaring!]
The mercenary’s offensive has become more intense.
The fierce counterattack of the monsters caused numerous casualties on the mercenary side, but they continued their advance without hesitation.
“I’m going to kill the effect once.”
Belquist grinned.
“So you’re a human being chosen by the heavens. To those who don’t know anything, you’ll look like a god. Well, it’s worthwhile to have been doing your own thing.”
Belquist crossed his arms and looked at Al.
“So, is it that our princess will take care of that unpleasant piece of flesh?”
A fleet of mercenaries was approaching the vicinity of the egg.
The flying type monsters fell into a beehive in the fire net, and even the large monsters couldn’t use a special number.
Because the firepower itself is different from the Taoneer fleet in the first place. Is there too much difference in quantity?
‘We should also reinforce it.’
From the 50th floor, you can clear the advanced daily dungeon.
Resource availability will be much better.
From now on, you will have to roll a medium-sized fleet.
However, there was a huge loss during the mission.
‘Edith…’
It’s not time to think of her yet.
I shook my head and looked at Freea.
Fria was approaching the egg with her golden sword raised.
[Hey, you’re awakening now. It’s too late. If I had been able to use the dimensional sword right away, I wouldn’t have perished so vainly.]
Halgion said as he trimmed his wings.
Normal magic or physical attributes do not work on the Fragments series.
After I first encountered them on a mission, I had to invest a lot of time and effort to create a countermeasure for the heroes of Niflheim.
“Back off!”
As Freea swung her sword aside, the tentacles clinging to the airships withdrew.
The reaction is vastly different from when we faced each other. The tentacles wriggled as if avoiding the light sword.
The mercenary fleet gradually approached the egg with little hindrance.
“Come to think of it… I can’t find any enemies on the prince’s side.”
Jenna looked around the field.
True to his words, the prince who left the arena was nowhere to be seen.
At this point, he might show up and play tricks.
“Well, it’s good if it doesn’t come out! Anyway, I’m glad it went well.”
Jenna grinned and put her butt next to her.
And he rested his head on my shoulder.
“…heavy.”
“It’s because I’m tired. Look at me.”
Jenna’s expression, which had been smiling, turned bitter.
You must be thinking of Edith.
I looked ahead without saying anything.
Right in front of Al, the princess was raising her sword.
A golden flash of light bloomed from the tip of the sword soared high into the sky.
“I won’t watch… any more. Go back to where you came from!”
Freea slowly lowered her sword.
The dimensional sword’s glow pierced the egg from top to bottom in a straight line.
There was no sound of explosion or tearing of flesh
.
A gigantic egg reaching a height of more than a hundred meters was engulfed in a brilliant flash, and
then disappeared leaving behind countless particles of light as if a fire had gone out
.
I’m sure he sent it back.
At the same time, light wrapped around his eyes.
[Stage cleared!]
[‘Han(★★★★)’, ‘Jenna(★★★★)’, ‘Belquist(★★★★)’ ‘Kishasha (★★★★)’ ‘Katio (★★★★)’ level up!]
[‘Benik (★★★★)’ ‘Anan (★★★★)’ ‘Rain (★★★★) )’….]
[Reward – 1000000G King’s Heart, Sharpened Fangs X 3, Token of Greater Mercenary X 2, Ecstasy…] [
MVP – ‘Han(★★★★)’]
Time on the field The cheering mercenaries and the fleeing monsters all hardened like plaster statues.
Freea stood still as she tried to look back at me.
[
Congratulations on clearing the 50th floor of Master!]
You’ve just entered! To your friends! To your family! To the Internet! Bragging, bragging, bragging!] [There’s
not much time left before you need my help. It’s a pity! May the Goddess’ blessing be with the Master!] [
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‘It’s over.’
I sighed.
It was long and long.
“Once
we go back, let’s go to sleep. I’m going to
die of exhaustion.
I’m going to get tired of talking to Freea on the next floor.
A nearby hero “…?”
Right
before returning.
I
narrowed
my eyes.
There was someone standing in the distance.
Before long, I knew that he was the prince. “…”
He didn’t even look at me. In the world that stood still
,
the prince in a dark red coat was silently looking at Freea.
Until I went back, that gaze didn’t change.