I am the Monarch

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Two days later, Earl Lancefield and the 7th legion clear the camp and retreat west.

No, you looked exactly like you were retreating.

In reality, about 10,000 troops were divided into small groups and moved towards the real Royal Estelle Military Storage discovered by the 7th Army Intelligence Squad.

The information that Pense and Oren collected during this process was very helpful.

The troops have breached the enemy occupied via the safest and most secret passageway.

It wasn't just that.

Unlike the main force, about 2,000 troops set out for a fake military reservoir that Abnegation discovered on purpose.

It was a move to look like you were trapped.

Finally, Io, who remains in the rear camp, sent word to Benjamin, commander of the Eastern Army, to shoot down the Eastern Empire's headquarters.

It was a way to raise the success rate of the siege of the arsenal.

In the meantime, 10,000 troops divided into small groups moved east gradually, using late nights and dawn.

Enter the plains near their eastern border.

Since the Eastern Royal Army's military reservoir was nestled in a barren mountain to the west, it was not easy for the Rhine Kingdom Army to locate it.

The Rhine Empire forces bypassed the armory reservoir and the west mountain to the north, moving deeper into the enemy occupied area.

According to a reconnaissance of the 7th Troop Intelligence Squad and Abnegation, most of the border troops were gathering on the west and west mountains of the reservoir.

Thanks to this, the Eastern Empire army is greeting the Rhine Empire with a vacant backseat, not a crowded front.

The Rhine Empire Army arrived at the rendezvous point not more than ten days after leaving the camp.

Soldiers of small sizes were often seen fleeing or killed by enemy forces on the move.

The number of soldiers arriving by the promised time is approximately 9,000.

They stay hidden until the sun sets and the darkness sets.

Roan looks at the armory at the end of the field.

The defenses clearly looked solid.

‘However, the number of knights is less than a fake arsenal. ’

The Eastern Imperial Army has put too much effort into digging a trap.

‘There are only 30 people with Mana in their bodies. ’

It's the middle of the night, but thanks to Calian's tears, there's no problem checking out the camp.

‘By comparison, Earl Lancefield has over 50 knights. ’

There were even ten wizards.

Despite the larger numbers of ordinary soldiers in the Eastern Kingdom, allies are far ahead of them in terms of quality of their troops.

‘Of course, it's not everything you see. ’

I'm not going to manage a place that's important enough to win or lose a war.

Nevertheless, he was confident.

‘From their point of view, it's a wild goose chase that they never thought of. ’

Moreover, the morale of the Rhine Kingdom troops was high as if piercing the sky.

‘But first we need to see if there are any more traps. ’

Roan looks closely at the reservoir to avoid making the same mistakes as last time.

Hmm?

His gaze stayed in one place.

A wooden bookcase extending to the left of the entrance.

‘Mana flow is strange. ’

Specifically, the air above the binder was strange.

‘There is a constant flow along the table of contents around nothing. ’

Normally, Mana moves freely, full of atmosphere, without rules.

"Really?"

Be the first to suspect in these cases.

"The sorcerer?"

Roan frowns.

The most vulnerable parts of war and combat.

It was about magic.

The gaze returned to the air on the table of contents.

Mana flows like a swirling maelstrom.

"I think it's a mystical core….."

But I wasn't sure.

They didn't know anything about it.

At that moment, you can see the Lancefield Mage Master Ty making a busy move on Beth.

Roan pretends to take care of the soldiers and chases after them.

Tyro visits Cali Orwells, who is in charge of general command.

“Master Orwells. Magic team discovered during Mana scan. ”

It was as Roan thought.

Cali frowns.

“Magic? What magic? ”

“I'm Grandshield.”

Grandshield.

Large-scale defensive magic with magic factions.

Among the many scholarships of magic, it was the specialty of the theme academic that used magic through large and small genes, not the source of spells.

They were useless in one-on-one combat or in the field, but they did a pretty good job defending the castle and the camp as they are now.

“Hmmm. You're prepared in your own way. ”

Cali shakes her head, drooling.

"If we don't disable Grandshield, this operation will fail." ’

There are two ways.

‘One is to attack until Grandshield is broken. ’

It's a firm shield, but it doesn't break.

However, in the absence of mounted and siege weapons, it took a lot of time and effort.

‘The second way is…..'

Destroying the mystical nucleus.

The nucleus was the center and integer that allowed the magic genii to express and be maintained.

“Did you find the Mage's core? ”

Tyro shakes his head at Cali's question.

“It's impossible to scan for nuclei in this street. ”

Cali nods.

He also knows the facts well.

‘We'll have to get as close as we can. ’

I couldn't just spend my time waiting.

The moment it turns out that an ally advancing to a false arsenal is a decoy, the war will change again.

Before that, I had to finish the battle.

We need the Wizards to find the nucleus as soon as possible.

"Tsk. If only the magicians were a little better..."

I felt sorry for him.

If the magicians were skilled, they would have been able to use Mana Scan Magic, Dispel Magic, and Attack Magic there to neutralize Grandshield.

But the Lancefield Mages are not that high.

No, not just the Lancefield Wizards.

Now it was hard to find high quality wizards.

‘The dragons are declining gradually since they've all disappeared. ’

At least various academics showed up and developed according to their characteristics, keeping the spectacle.

But it was true that war and combat were increasingly undervalued.

‘Rather, the priests are being favored. ’

Cali sighs and shakes her head.

‘We will have to shoot thousands of arrows without stopping. ’

If we're lucky, one of them may be able to penetrate the nucleus.

He clears his mind and raises his right hand.

“Approach the reservoir as close as possible. ”

Eventually, I had to confront him.

The soldiers give a slight uppercut to the chest instead of an answer.

Suzus.

The dawn breeze shakes the grass in the field.

In the meantime, the Rhine Kingdom forces have begun to move in secret.

Earl Lancefield's knights followed the lead, followed by the territory, followed by the seventh and ten wizards behind.

Kali, on the lead, suddenly approaches the reservoir.

“The Wizards.”

With a small shout, the wizards step back and step forward.

Both arms revealed below the robe.

They put a giant arsenal in front of them and did a Mana scan.

Silence.

A fierce silence continued.

The Rhine Empire army could not breathe much in case the Estelle soldiers caught it.

However, after a long time, the sorcerers were unable to locate the nucleus.

Tyro's expression hardens.

Eventually, Callie couldn't help but ask.

“You still haven't found it? ”

“I'm sorry."

Tyro bows.

The reservoir was huge.

It was almost impossible to scan all of them thoroughly with ten wizards.

Cali takes a deep breath.

‘We can't just waste time like this. ’

If it wasn't for the best, I had to choose a lane.

“Keep the Wizards searching for the neutral core. ”

“Yes, I understand. ”

Tyro nods and retreats to the side.

Cali pulls out her longsword.

“Prepare to be angry. Drop your arrows.”

“Yes.”

After a short answer from Territory Commander Perry Wilson, the archers were prepared.

Cheers!

The arrowhead is on fire.

“Fire!”

The archers unleash their arrows, fearful of command.

Idiot!

Thousands of arrows split the wind with a sharp wave.

I felt like I was going to pierce through the watchtower, the wooden fence, the tent and the hut.

But...

Tsk, tsk! Tsk!

An unpleasant hiss.

Thousands of arrows crashed into the void on the wooden ledge like a lie, and then excellently dropped.

Glug glug!

A flame rises along the fallen arrowhead.

“As expected of you, Grandshield. ”

Cali frowns.

Then.

Peek-a-boo!

A sharp sound digging into your eardrums.

“Did you prepare for the alarm spell? ”

There was no way I was going to defend the munitions depot.

The alarm sounds, and the Estelle soldiers are gathering one by one.

There was no sense of surprise anymore. But it wasn't just a desperate situation.

Because there was no distinction between enemies and allies inside and out.

The Eastern Empire Army does not get out, just as the Rhine Empire does not get into the Military Reservoir.

‘We must end this battle before the enemy's forces arrive. ’

At daybreak, an enemy force will appear for supply.

Before that, you have to break through to Grandshield.

Idiot!

Hundreds and thousands of arrows split the night sky.

Then.

Ta-ah!

A young soldier rushes into the reservoir after breaking through the formation.

“Huh?"

“What?”

Cali and the knights all frowned.

“Roan!"

Aaron, who later realized the identity of the young soldier, called out in a loud voice.

At that moment.

Roan takes a large step forward and throws the spear in his hand.

Shoot!

A hole that is different from an arrow.

The spear swings toward Grandshield, shifting like a fish.

“That fool. ”

“I guess I thought I could use a spear because I couldn't. ”

The knights kick their tongues and shake their heads.

However, the expression on Roan's face, who had thrown the spear, was very calm.

He saw what no one else could see.

"Yes, just leave!" ’

Roan's gaze leads to the central core of the Magic Group.

I hope I get my aspirations.

The spear flew through the space and pierced the nucleus precisely.

Boom!

A noise erupted.

At the same time.

Stupid!

It's like a broken ice sheet.

Puang!

The cracked granshield is completely shattered and disappeared.

“Huh?! ”

“What?”

“Huh?"

Suddenly, an awkward atmosphere settles in the battlefield.

The Rhine Kingdom Army, and even the Istell Kingdom troops, were greatly surprised by the sudden situation.

Both sides of the camp grumble with their mouths open.

Roan yells at Cali.

“Master!!! ”

Then Cali recovered from the desolation.

“Ah, ah! ”

You still have that look on your face.

"Well, Grandshield's broken! ’

He raises his longsword high.

‘I need to find out if I'm lucky or what I have after the battle. ’

When I came to my senses, I was pushed up from my doubts.

But that's later.

Now is the time to attack the open arsenal.

Kali raises his longsword high.

“Charge!”

At last, a fallen command.

10,000 soldiers march on the armory with fierce force.

“Stop him!”

“Fire the arrows! ”

The resistance of the Eastern Kingdom troops was not great.

"If we take this storage, it's all over!" ’

They were desperate.

‘Damn. I can't believe Grandshield broke so fast. ’

Grandshield was used to safeguard the arsenal in the event of enemy invasion and to guard the reservoir until the enemy arrives.

But that granshield smashes into the ground with a single javelin.

Fortunately, Grandshield and alarm magic weren't perfect, but they were ready for an ambush.

Boom!

The gate and the scepter are broken and the Rhine royal army enters from above.

“Bastards!”

“Die!”

Lines' soldiers grip on it.

The sword, axe, and spear split the space.

Cham! Cham! Chang!

A flame strikes with the sound of iron.

Idiot!

Anger rises from behind them, restless.

Glug glug!

Both inside and outside the reservoir have turned into a sea of fire.

“Fireballs!”

Here comes the Lancefield Wizards.

The fireballs split the wind along the straight arm.

‘Huff! Damn it. Most knights and wizards were sent to a fake repository. ’

Estelle's longtime buyers clench their fists.

‘I'm sure I heard that the Lines are advancing towards the trap we set up. Did we get turned around?' ’

My body trembles.

You hear Lines soldiers' voices everywhere.

“Light it up! ”

“Let's set an example for the Estelle royal army! ”

The torch falls and the torch flies through the air.

At the same time, thousands of flowers covered the sky.

Boom, boom!

The tent and barracks are ablaze and the flames spread along the wind into the reservoir.

“Put out the fire! ”

“Protect the troops! ”

The Estellers shout and encourage the soldiers.

“Hmph! No way! ”

Cali is a bit uncomfortable and caring, so she's pretty good at it.

He led over 50 knights and slaughtered the Estelle soldiers.

“We are the Guardian Knights of Earl Lancefield! ”

A resounding voice.

It was a voice of pride.

You hear a cool voice from across the street.

“You bastards! We are the Storm Knights of the Estelle Kingdom! ”

More than 30 knights rushed into a panic.

Boom!

Knight to knight.

Knights vs. Knights.

A one-on-one battle rages in the midst of a fiery reservoir.

Thousands of soldiers march on both sides, placing them in the center.

Glug glug!

The flame burns harder.

Thief.

Finally, the fire swallowed up to the tent where the weapons were stacked.

Tadak, tadak.

A fire spurted out and the flames flew into the sky.

The cloudy smoke flows through the southern winds.

The rain of flames seems to fall inside the mass storage.

‘This is the battlefield. ’

Roan picks his breath as he watches the flames descend on his armor.

Your body is full of vitality, even if you do not operate the Flamdor Mana method.

Flames of red gunfire rising from everywhere.

Flames that scatter.

This place was like heaven to him.

The battlefield of fire.

Roan clutches at the window.

Behind him, a rosebud appeared, leading Austin and Harrison.

“Commander.”

Austin's voice trembles slightly.

It wasn't just that.

The other soldiers' collars also move roughly up and down.

Roan turns his head slightly to look at the nervous faces of his troops.

Eyes that are hot as fire.

Roan's mouth rises as he looks up.

A smile that reassures people without knowing where they are.

Immediately, I heard a small but powerful voice.

“Just trust me. ”

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