Hakai no Miko

From the dense formation by the heavily loaded spear infantry, the sound of the drums slammed violently rings.

Besides, the heavy-duty spear infantry started to move in front of the Zoans, who could rest their stone-throwing hands on something. Part of the front row retreats and the next unit shifts sideways so as to fill that hole. And from behind that deviated unit, a new unit came forward.

That's how the heavy-duty spear infantry that came out was equipped in black.

"Finally out!

Garam says in a nervous voice.

The black soldiers of the Holmeer Country, who have been told repeatedly by their fathers - definitely the "Black Wall" heavily armed spear infantry.

The color of the densely formed walls of the heavy-duty spear infantry changed from red brown to black as if it were also seen in the premature tricks of the stage as the Zoans watched.

"All hands up, shield up!

At the end of the shift between the front and middle rows, along with the hanging of Captain Gaius Regiment, the black shields are arranged like walls.

"- Spear, stand up!

Next, a black, long patterned spear that made only the tip of the ear shine white protrudes.

"- Forward!

And the sound of the military boots also moved forward softly.

Besides, Gallum takes a breath that this is the "black wall".

Set up a shield, stick out the spear and move on.

It is good to know that even that alone is a different enemy than ever before.

The move I thought was controlled by the heavy-duty spear infantry until earlier was also only naive in front of the current move. In addition to being undisturbed, this is more convincingly dominant than being told that there are countless identical human beings as mirrors combined.

And all the more amazing about that is this sense of oppression.

He said he was still only marching this way, but like when he faced the wind of the big storm, he was intimidated that if he lost his mind at all, he would be blown behind him.

"Attack! Throw the stones!

Garam shouts at the warriors swallowed by the enemy's intimidation.

The Zoan warriors, who finally returned to me, hastily resumed the stone-throwing by the stone-throwing string.

But as soon as they start throwing stones, Zoan's warriors float a confusing color on their faces.

The feeling was also known to Gallam.

The throwing of stones is not the same as before.

Until then, even if it was prevented by a shield, it had the luxury of putting a painful hand on the target. But that's what changed.

It's like when you hit a giant rock with your bare fists on foot, this one just doesn't make it through, or instead, this one takes the pain. It's such a bargain.

That Gallum's intuition was not a mistake.

The shields held by the "black-walled" heavy-duty spear infantry that have been pushed forward are bespoke shields that are thicker than others and have more reinforced parts with metal. Even stones thrown by Zoan's muscle strength are a substitute for bouncing back without difficulty.

But it also weighed so much that it was out of hand in the cohort of soldiers.

However, one of the entrance exams to the "Black Wall" is to put a further hammer on this shield and keep putting it up all day. Besides, it's that the mean seniors relentlessly have to be prevented from poking sticks and throwing stones at them.

In dense formations, shields do not only protect themselves, they also protect their neighbors. So if you want to lower your shield a little, say, "Are you going to kill your neighbor!" and be exposed to relentless cursing and iron fists.

The "black-walled" heavy-duty spear infantry who passed such an exam and are further trained can continue to hold even this heavy shield without difficulty.

Moreover, "black-walled" soldiers do not simply rely on heavy equipment.

They tilt the shield slightly before the stone is thrown. Stones received at an angle are bounced off without a direct hit. As a result, the damage to the shield was surprisingly minimal.

To that sight, the hair on Gallam's spine comes upside down.

I can't imagine how much training it takes to identify the throwing stones that can be thrown like this rain and react to them at once.

Plus the speed at which the enemy moves forward is out of step. They don't throw stones at us, they come at us slowly.

"What's the matter, beasts?! We're playing with stone throwers. Give me more temper!

A battalion leader who was nearby told Captain Gaius, who was arrogant on the horse and lied against his chest.

"Commander of the regiment! You remind me of your training!

Besides, Captain Gaius nods.

"Uhm. - You made blue moles in each other's bodies every day."

"You couldn't sleep at night because of the pain."

"I got bumped up to my face, and I was a beautiful man because of it, and now I'm on this side, too"

"Ha-ha-ha! Isn't the face of the Commander of the Regiment what he was born to be!

And they both laughed out loud.

Captain Gaius, who scoffed at Zoan's stone-throwing, but he hasn't seen it as sweet as he put it with his mouth. This interaction with his captain is also intended to teach the soldiers that they have enough training to throw stones and to relieve tension with jokes.

As directed by its Gaius Regiment leader, Gallum happens to instruct him to retreat before the advance of the heavily armed spear infantry of the "Black Wall", who demonstrated his full power.

"Everybody back off!

Zoan and the others began to retreat at best to the sound of the drums of the shrub that would be struck with the decree of Gallam.

Once in a while, the captains of the squadron of "Black Wall" who were in the front row speak up.

"Open! Quick!"

The heavy-duty spear infantry, which was once close to each other, cleared only slightly between them. It speeds up the marching legs that were about to walk early with it.

"All units stop! Attack begins...?!"

Without knowing that, Gallum, who looked back while instructing him to retake with the intention of taking a long enough distance, as he had done earlier, giggles. It's still far enough away to throw stones, but obviously not until then.

Still, as Zoan's warriors tried to start throwing stones, the "Black Wall" squadron captains raised their voices again earlier than that.

"Close! Steady!"

As the heavy-duty spear infantry slows down along with the Squadron Commander's decree, they pack in between to snuggle with each other again and set up a defensive posture. It was a sight that reminded me of a giant shellfish noticing the proximity of its predators and closing its mouth, which was open.

And when I say that defense, it's more of a black iron wall than a shellfish. Because it's so dense, and it's coming this way at a rate that doesn't make you feel it, there's very little time for Zoan and the others to prepare to throw stones.

"Everybody back off!

To the extent that the majority of the warriors were thrown one stone, Garam had to instruct them to retreat.

"Hey, Gallum! They'll do more of this than I thought!

Zug raised his voice as he walked hand in hand to Galam, who retreated on four legs with his compatriots. And Gallum agrees.

"I can't help but think my fathers got hit with that. Be mean and don't want to waste any damage on the warriors. We're leaving like this! - Zoog, I got you!

"Ouch! Don't screw with me either!

The black and red Zoan braves, laughing at each other, began to run in two hands.

◆ ◇ ◆ ◇ ◆

"Ha ha ha! What's up, beasts! How far are you going to go?!"

Captain Gaius laughs high at the Zoans who are forced to retreat.

"We're almost there, aren't we? There's no place to go anymore!

Zoan, who had protruded so far forward, had also been pushed in by the "black wall" and, if he noticed, had retreated to near the fortress where the main formation was located. There is no room for further retreat, and we will only be able to rendezvous with the main force at best.

But when it comes to rendezvous with the main force, there are, at best, about two or three hundred people there. Having joined a small group to that extent, I can't even overshadow the large number now (because I want to). All we have to do is keep this momentum going and crush every Zoan.

He was so sure of the victory, Captain Gaius, but things happen that he never expected.

What, when the Zoans who had retreated to the front of the main unit split into two hands, they began to retreat to the left and right, trying to avoid their own main unit as it was.

Captain Gaius is also taken aback by this.

"Are they stupid? Don't you see the main unit now!

As Captain Gaius said, Zoan and the others split left and right and withdrew, so the appearance of the enemy formation behind them was exposed before them.

"What the hell is this all about?

I can't help but confuse my men's captain.

Exposed enemies have the flag of a man named "Son of Destruction", the leader of the rebel slaves, overturned. There's an enemy leader over there. It's definitely the main force.

A main force with commanders is the head of an army, so to speak. Yet it's like throwing that head away and only the body escapes. It was an unthinkable situation at last.

"Sequoia is a collection of multiple sub-races. He must have understood the disadvantage, abandoned other races, but chose to flee."

Captain Gaius asks the captain of the Gaius Regiment, who speaks of the most reasonable predictions.

"Do you want to chase the Zoans?

If that stone-throwing attack were to be carried out on a wider battlefield in the future than here, it must be so distressing when it comes to "black walls". I just want to slap the Zoans thoroughly on this occasion and reduce future worries.

But Captain Gaius immediately denies it.

"I can't. Stop it."

There's no way you can catch up with Zoan on a human foot who's going to get away with it for real with four legs. Besides, it is more important than that to poke at the enemy formation in front of you. If we take it down there, this battle will end in a victory.

And I can see a group of people flying the flag of the enemy general now rushing to escape into the fort.

Even though it's an impromptu fort, it's a hassle to be stood up to. But now we'll be able to get there before the fort door closes.

That's what I decided. Captain Gaius barks.

"Keep moving! Kill the enemy commander!