Armed Summoners - Black Spears and the Brave Men of the Other World

"Nothing seems to have happened, I'm relieved. I heard the news a little bit."

Setsuna just watched with gratitude as Leongand laughed and made me tea from his hands.

It was half an hour after I lost consciousness and recovered from the shock held by Urk. The same is true of Setuna, who was diagnosed with nothing wrong by Maria's discernment and appeased. I received allowances and pressure from Maria, and there was a call from Leongand where I managed to move with it.

The rescue troops were building a camp at the rendezvous point, something that seemed to see countless tents lined up as Setuna headed to Leongand's location. All battle forces are in this camp except the defensive forces that have been left in each city you reclaim. Apart from rolling over, Setuna steps into the tent with Leongand as she gathers the sights of those generals.

In the tent, there was only one Leongand. Without the nearby Zephyr-Maldean, there are no army executives, such as the Grand General. I guess the only reason Arya isn't even here is by trusting me about Setuna. I'm glad that's Setuna.

"Well, it looks like Urk's been very helpful."

Setuna went as she remembered the Demonic Crystal doll, who, after her recovery, had apologized as expressionless and emotionless as usual. Urk seemed shocked that Setuna had lost consciousness because of herself. Although he knew about human brittleness, he couldn't have imagined that he was going to lose consciousness to that extent. Midgard, who has apologized with me, said he would readjust to make sure this never happened again, and Urk had asked Midgard to do the same.

If it is readjusted by Midgard, I guess there will be nothing like losing consciousness even if Urk hugs it. If so, will Urk also hold onto Setuna thoughtfully? Imagine, there was an interesting, indescribable sight in my brain.

"Urk...... I hear she has feelings. I don't know."

"Yeah. I do. Definitely."

"My heart dwelt on a doll created by a human being and I gained my self... it's not like I can actually believe there's such a miraculous story"

"But it's true."

Setsuna, though she ran out, didn't even know how Leongando felt. Urk is an artificial human being created by Midgard and other Demon Crystal engineers in the kingdom of Deal. It was also something that could not have been born of itself. A combat weapon based on remote manipulation by a surgical technique - that's the Demon Crystal doll. Even Midgard, the head of development, did not envisage her sprouting emotions or anything else. But Urk has a self, a heart, an emotion. That's also evident from the hugs I've been holding onto Setuna.

According to Faria's story, there was a verse in which Urk was wondering whether to hug Setuna, and as a result of Esq's burning, she jumped on Setuna and Setuna developed into a tragedy of unconsciousness. After regaining consciousness and knowing the circumstances, Setuna inquired into Esq, which was something he had apologized to Peace Apologies for not expecting to happen either. As for him, he said he just expected it to be a fuss.

Setsuna cautions Esq to apologize to Urk.

"Wolk is not human, and he still has a heart and feelings."

"It's not like I don't believe you or everyone else's report. I just thought it was hard to believe."

Leongand smiled. The smile of the ship-eyed lion king was ever so gentle that he couldn't help but feel at peace playing Setuna. In the tent. Though somewhat wider than others, it's never too wide. It's just a space for Leongand and Arya to spend. There was nothing special about it.

The tea poured by Leongando Mizu on a tea bowl placed on a small table is creating a fragrant hot air.

"Anyway, popularity is tough. I can't envy you enough."

"Ha..."

Setsuna reached for the tea bowl, smiling back at Leongand's joke. Contains tea in his mouth and moisturizes his throat while being aware of Leongand's gaze. I was just a little thirsty.

After one dose, Leongando opens his mouth. It seemed like Setuna was waiting for me to swallow the tea.

"... for the enemy, you seem to be popular"

"Report, have you been read"

"Naturally. Thank you for your hard work in the battle of Recondor."

"Your Majesty's words of labor, etc., are of the utmost pleasure"

When Setuna said thank you, Leongand broke his expression. But soon it will be a tough look. It is not my fault that the air in the tent has become heavier.

"... the Knights thought of lowering the morale of the Rescue Army by defeating you,"

"Probably will,"

"If we can silence the Black Spear, one of the few forces capable of countering the Thirteen Knights, the rebels and the Knights will prevail over the Rescue Army. It also makes sense for the Knights to try to put you first. Even amateurs like me will be after you first"

Setuna gave her consent by nodding to Leongand's words. Even if it was Setuna, it would have. First of all, defeating Setsuna, the main force in the enemy's power, could be called a stone? During my rendezvous with the main unit, I discussed it with Ein, who said he would have focused on dropping Setuna even for that Ein. The black spear Setuna is a powerful pawn, jumping through the rescue army. Moreover, as a Gandhian hero, he also has a strong influence on the entire Gandhian army. It's something Setuna doesn't know for herself, but Ein says so, so I guess so.

If Setuna is dropped, the morale of the Gandhian army will hopefully decline dramatically, and the impact must also lower the morale of the entire rescue army.

Setuna, by dying alone, the power of the war itself also decreases.

"The Gandhian army in particular depends on Master Setuna. Losing Master Setuna is nothing more than great damage. '

Ein has told me so, staring into Setuna's eyes. I guess it's a manifestation of what he really thinks it is, but I never thought it would be too much praise nonetheless. Of course, Setuna is somewhat aware of her value as a force of war. But there was nothing like overestimating Mizu, and I even wondered if it was overestimating by Ein.

"Well, the problem is on."

"Next?"

"It's Santore."

Leongand has been quiet. Santore. I guess you're referring to the battle that follows. The retrieval of Santorea will be the last battle of the Maldia Rescue Army.

"Santore will have a gathering of thirteen knights that Benoagard has sent over to the rebels. To the two men you fought at Recondor, the two men the main unit fought at Fort Hale. And one of the original Santoreas, five thirteen knights in total, is waiting."

"Five..."

It is not what I had imagined that Santore would be a fierce battlefield. The thirteen knights are gathered together. But I didn't even think about the five of us. In the first place, there are two thirteen knights waiting for Fort Hale, and yet beyond imagination, such as the ability of the Force to win. It was the main unit's conclusion that both that and this was due to Miliu's activism, that it would have been a more difficult battle without Miliu.

That's how much they appreciate it.

To Miliu, when this series of fights was over, I was going to do something for you, but so far I hadn't thought of anything. I can't afford to think about it. I might as well let Miliu think about it first, but I'm talking about Miliu. It's not something I know what I want. It's a thought to leave it to her.

That's what I'm talking about with Leongando.

"If all five of them come after you, can you handle it?

"With your orders."

"That's not what I'm saying"

To Setuna's immediate response, Leongand frowned and sighed.

I'm anxious.

Leongand looks into Setuna's eyes. Clear blue eyes are beautiful whenever you look at them and even feel inhaled.

"I saw with this eye the strength of the thirteen knights. The thirteenth knight was certainly right about you. As you assessed it, it is the bearers of a power comparable to the black spear that once was. Both Shivula Zan-Suor and Hulberto Zan-Benoagard fought at Fort Hale. Perhaps the strength of all thirteen knights is antagonistic. I don't know what the logic is, but I feel that way."

"Both Drake Zan-Aetheria and Carline Zan-Rhodes had the same power as the Sids. I'm sure it's what His Majesty thought."

"I don't know why."

"I don't know either."

"I'm sure we have secrets we can't pry into, but right now, that doesn't matter in itself. The problem is, in Santore's recapture, you may have to fight five thirteen knights."

Neither was Leongand's anxiety understandable. Surely Leongando is the best thing to say. Considering that we had to deal with the two thirteen knights and be on the defensive side, if the five thirteen knights were also opponents, it was considered to be an even more one-sided battle, pushing and losing.

The black spear became complete and stronger. That's so uncomparable. But that's so much that Setuna can't control it, and if we squeeze the force so we can control it, it won't be that far along the way. The thirteenth knight and “Kensei” are dealt with at the same time, and have to be on the defensive side of the war.

Of course, still strong enough.

If it were a complete black spear, it would likely have been pushed off and injured at a one-to-two point in time. That's about the difference, but still, it's not enough.

If we are going to deal with the thirteen knights, we need to draw more power.

"Regardless, you do not have to undertake the thirteenth knight alone. You have good men, you have subordinates, you have squires. I just need you to use them and stand around not to be a one-to-many."

"I'm going to do that."

"Do that for me. Ein and Allegria will make tactics like that"

Leongand has been relieved for a little while. But that wasn't the end of the story.

"There's just one thing I feel bad about."

"Unfortunately, is it?

"Did you look through the detailed report in Fort Hale's recapture?

"Yes."

"This is what the report should have stated. After the destruction of the fort by Miliu, Shivula Zan-Suor has attacked the main force, but again, with Miliu's defeat, I and those who were in the main force were safe."

The report praised Miliu for his two-time work, one on the destruction of the fort and the other on the main defense. Shivula Zan-Suor somehow became a tornado and killed him to the main unit, and Leongand was put in a predicament, but the sudden erupting light blew Shivula out of the main unit every tornado, he said. It became clear later that it was Miliu's fault. Miliu is praised for his greatest work on both offenses.

"Yes. What is it...?

Setuna tried to read his thoughts from Leongando's rugged expression. But I have no idea what Leongand is afraid of.

It's not in the report, but I saw it.

"What?

Carefully, ask. The tension was beginning to envelop the air in the tent.

"Another knight suddenly appeared in the light emitted by Miloo, sheltering Shivula and flying away from the main army."

"Suddenly...... do you mean spatial transfer?

"Probably, but that's not what I care about"

"Huh?"

Setsuna had no idea what Leongand wanted to do. Spatial transfer is the only ability that deserves a threat, but it's not.

"The knight who appeared in the light did not seem to be an ordinary man"

"What do you mean?

"It was much bigger than Shivula. Shivula is a long-sleeved man, but he has many times as many bodies as he has, and by enveloping Shivula he has sheltered him from the attack of light."

"Many times...?

"It was like a giant tribe in a legend."

"Giants..."

I didn't even know that such a race existed in this world. A god or a dragon. It's a world that exists. Whatever happens, it's not strange, and it's not unnatural. And even if Setuna didn't know about what is told in legend, it's not surprising. Setsuna has been summoned to this world for about two years, but she has not learned all about this world or anything. There's still a lot I don't know, and I'm just saying that the existence of the Giants was one of them.

However, it may have been Setuna's downfall that did not take into account the possibility that something existed that would have become a giant tribe. Illus Valle is a world of fantasy. There are magical powers, there are gods, there are dragons. It's not unnatural to have a giant. I even think it's natural to be there.

Speaking of giants, they also manifest themselves in numerous legends and myths in the Setuna world.

There was no way I wasn't in this world.

"Regardless of whether there was such a thing or not, I also wondered if even the descendants of the Titans were in the midst of the Knights, but apparently not. From the beginning of the war to the aftermath of the war, no such knight has been witnessed."

Leongand turned a rugged face.

"Maybe it's one of the abilities of the thirteen knights"

"... the ability of the thirteenth knight"

Rebellion and acknowledge the possibility.

The thirteenth knight had a peculiar ability. Sid Zan-Rufaus used a thunderbolt sword and Bain Berbail Zan-Lanacoat boasted a rigidity that he did not see as a human move. Rowfa Zan-Seivas fired an arrow of light, and Carline Zan-Rhodis fired a spear of light. Drake Zan-Aetheria's abilities are unknown, but he just says he can handle Setuna, which is an anomaly. Shivula Zan-Suor produced a tornado, and Hulberto Zan-Benoagard said he flashed from his shield.

Is it to say that the body can be huge as a different ability from them?

"If the five thirteen knights have used their abilities, thank you."

Dropping her gaze, Setuna looked at her own hands. I don't know why I saw my hands. I don't know, but I was realizing I was responding to Leongand's anxiety.

"I'm not anxious"

If the five thirteen knights have the ability to giant and have used them, can Setsuna cope?

No, it's not just Setuna.

Can the rescue troops cope with that?