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Chapter 685
Chapter 685
Tell Him to Come Himself. (3)
The senior members of the Ironclad Lion Corps were all flustered.
They were currently supposed to be preparing for the territorial war of Count Crest.
They couldn't understand how something that should've ended with a quick beating of a few cocky bastards had blown up like this.
Tyran growled and questioned Zark several times.
Ẇe bn оv̌ еľ Е̄ n̄ u ṁ ã
“You’re saying the others didn’t even move? Just three of them? Just three took down all our mercenaries?”
“Yes... that’s correct.”
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“You’re telling me those bastards are at least high-ranking knights?”
A few mercenaries capable of using mana had gone along as well. And yet even they had been defeated. Unless the opponents were at the level of high-ranking knights, such a thing was impossible.
Zark spoke exactly as he had seen it, without exaggeration or omission.
“That mage guy... didn’t even use magic. He just swung a staff and took all of us down.”
Еń ů_m̃ a
“A mage... didn’t use magic?”
“Yes. It seems those rumors were probably false. He really didn’t use any magic.”
Ghislain had actually used a tremendous amount of magic. His entire body was covered in all kinds of spells.
But unfortunately, not a single person had realized it.
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Tyran nodded after hearing Zark’s confident answer.
“Yeah. Whatever their plan is, it looks like Baron Nodehill and those guys spread false rumors.”
Ẽ ǹ ǔ ḿ а
He trusted his vice-commander Zark, who had been with him for years, and his judgment.
At any rate, if at least three of them were at the level of high-ranking knights, they weren’t opponents to take lightly. Tyran was genuinely surprised at the unexpected strength.
“I didn’t expect them to be that strong. So, there was a reason for how quickly they’ve risen.”
Small territories often didn’t even have a single high-ranking knight. High-ranking knights were that rare and powerful.
Of course, Tyran didn’t think he’d lose even if he fought all three. He had reached the threshold of the highest rank.
He hadn’t revealed this publicly yet. He planned to observe the situation and announce it at the right time to massively increase the value of the mercenary corps.
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He didn’t think he would lose, but fighting three high-ranking opponents at once wouldn’t be good either. Even if he won, there was a high chance he’d be seriously injured.
“Prepare thoroughly, as if for war.”
Tyran was a mercenary, not a knight. If necessary, he could toss aside a duel and overwhelm them with numbers.
Zark cautiously tried to dissuade him.
“Those guys are really strong. We’d win in the end if we fought, but... our side would take heavy damage too. In the face of an upcoming territorial war, any losses would be detrimental.”
This time, they had only gone with clubs, thinking it was just a disciplinary mission. But if they fought now, it could truly turn into a bloody mess.
W̃ ëb̀ n̈оv е l̀ Е̃ñ ū ḿ ā
And with the strength of the Julien Mercenary Corps, at least half of the Ironclad Lion Corps' members would lose their lives.
But Tyran had absolutely no intention of backing down.
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“So what? Are you telling me to just sit still after what they did to me?”
“Why not make peace and join hands with them instead? With skills like that, they could be a great help to us.”
Zark swallowed his pride. He was angry too, but his admiration for the enemy’s strength outweighed his anger.
Since they hadn’t been enemies from the start, he proposed nurturing the Julien Mercenary Corps instead.
W̃ e b̈ ṅo v́ e l̈ Е̃ n̂ůṁ.ā
However, Tyran shook his head at Zark’s suggestion.
“You’re not wrong, but you can’t lead people that way.”
“……”
“We picked the fight and ended up on the losing side. That fact will spread soon enough. If we just let this go now, people will laugh at us.”
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“...But still.”
“Practicality? That’s good too. But once you lose your dignity, it’s incredibly hard to get it back. We have to show everyone that anyone who fights us dies.”
En̆ u m̄ ӑ . і̌ d̊
Why did all the nobles want Tyran? It wasn’t just because he was strong fundamentally, it was because of his overwhelming reputation.
If he started giving that up now, he would eventually lose his position altogether.
Zark, understanding Tyran’s principle, let out a sigh and nodded.
Soon, the entire Ironclad Lion Corps was fully armed and on their way to Nodehill Territory.
Chaos erupted at the checkpoint on Nodehill’s border.
“S-Stop right there... What’s going on?”
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Suddenly, several hundred-armed troops had appeared. They’d shown up without any notice, so it was natural for the checkpoint soldiers to be on edge.
Tyran stepped forward and spoke.
“We are the Ironclad Lion Corps. We’ve come to handle business in Nodehill Territory. Let us pass.”
They weren’t the kind of people a mere soldier could deal with. In the end, the knight in charge of the checkpoint stepped up.
“What business brings you here?”
The knight was well aware of Tyran and the Ironclad Lion Corps’ reputation. That’s why he maintained decorum, despite the other party being mercenaries.
W èb ń о vѐl_ _Е ñ u m̌а
Tyran answered the knight’s question casually.
“What reason would mercenaries have to move, if not for work? I heard there was a worthwhile job in Nodehill Territory.”
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The “work” Tyran was referring to was dealing with the Julien Mercenary Corps and the knight understood the meaning behind his words.
“I heard there was a bit of trouble a few days ago with a hundred mercenaries showing up. They’re all locked up in prison now.”
“It’s common for mercenaries to clash. It’s a sight you can see anywhere, nothing to make a fuss over. And besides, the Julien Mercenary Corps ‘invited’ us, you see.”
Tyran didn’t bother saying anything about releasing the mercenaries locked up in prison.
Ẁ ebn о̀ vё l Еn̆ùm̂a
He knew that once the Julien Mercenary Corps was taken care of, the lord would naturally release them.
“……”
The knight hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do.
The news that the Julien Mercenary Corps had crushed the Ironclad Lion Corps' mercenaries had already spread throughout the entire territory.
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These people were clearly here for revenge. If they were stopped, Tyran would undoubtedly take revenge on them too.
‘They’ll probably appeal to Count Crest.’
Еńu ṁâ .ĩd̊
Count Crest would grant Tyran’s request; they were that close. If it came to that, this territory would be finished.
As someone who had to protect Nodehill Territory, he had no means of stopping Tyran.
‘There’s no helping it.’
Just as Tyran had said, the Julien Mercenary Corps had indeed told them to “come” first. In that sense, there was nothing wrong with the current situation.
The knight was simply a little upset as a knight at the weakness of a territory that couldn’t even block a single mercenary corps.
“Understood. I just hope nothing unfortunate happens within the territory.”
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“Don’t worry. We won’t cause any trouble for Nodehill.”
If the Julien Mercenary Corps were to be taken down, that would actually be a huge loss for the territory. Lord Andrew relied on them heavily.
Still, the knight couldn’t object in the end, and he let them through. That was just how overwhelming the Ironclad Lion Corps' presence was.
Without pause, the Ironclad Lion Corps headed straight for the Julien Mercenary Corps’ base.
Tyran, who quickly surrounded the area, shouted loudly.
“I am Tyran, commander of the Ironclad Lion Corps! Julien Mercenary Corps, come out at once!”
Е ṅu̇ m ӑ_
He no longer bothered to conceal his presence. The mercenaries standing guard in front of the building were thoroughly intimidated by his fierce aura.
‘W-Whoa. Tyran actually came.’
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‘He really brought everyone. We’re all going to die today, aren’t we?’
The other mercenaries were no different. Though they had come out in full gear due to the commotion, they shrank back at the sight of Tyran and the Ironclad Lion Corps.
‘Shit, what do we do?’
‘Why did they get here so fast?’
W̄_е̇ b̃ n̆ǒvё l E n uṁ а
‘Well, we did beat the hell out of a hundred of them. No way they’d just sit still.’
The mercenaries began glancing at each other again.
Just a short while ago, they had seen the skill of the corps’ officers and resolved to join them.
The Julien Mercenary Corps was that strong.
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Yet now, standing face to face with the strongest mercenary in the region, Tyran and the Ironclad Lion Corps, fear began to set in.
That’s just how fickle the human heart was. They hadn’t yet solidified their conviction or resolve.
Ë n̊u̇ ḿ а
Amid the tense atmosphere, Ghislain strolled out and spoke.
“You got here fast. Did you bring a gift?”
“……”
Tyran glared at Ghislain with a vicious look in his eyes and spoke.
“So, you really have a death wish.”
“What? Didn’t you get the message properly when I said to come say hello? Isn’t it common courtesy to bring a gift when you’re paying someone a visit?”
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When it came to provoking people, Ghislain was no less skilled than Claude. Of course, the difference was that Ghislain only did it to people he planned to fight, whereas Claude did it indiscriminately to anyone.
Thud!
Tyran dismounted from his horse. The ground shook under the weight of his massive frame.
He pulled out a sword far larger than what most people used and pointed it at Ghislain.
“I heard Baron Nodehill values this mercenary corps quite a bit. I don’t want a bloodbath either, so I’ll give you one last chance.”
“Last chance?”
W ёb̀nо̌ v̊ ӗ l̊ Е́ n u m а
“Yes. Kneel before us and apologize. If you do that, I’ll forgive you and even take you into the Ironclad Lion Corps.”
Tyran was offering a way to preserve his dignity and reap practical benefits at the same time.
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He would completely subjugate the Julien Mercenary Corps and strengthen his own forces. Anyone could see it was a solid move.
Of course, it would require the other side to swallow their pride.
Naturally, Ghislain refused.
“I refuse. But if you kneel, I’m willing to let it slide.”
Ě n ŭmа̌
As if he had expected that response, Tyran raised his hand.
Clang!
At his signal, the Ironclad Lion Corps all drew their weapons, their fighting spirit surging.
This wasn’t like when they had brought clubs. Now that real blades were drawn, casualties were inevitable.
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Ghislain chuckled and looked behind him.
The foolish Julien Mercenary Corps members still had intimidated expressions on their faces. Apparently, one beating hadn’t been enough to wake them up.
Ên̊ ùḿ а̂
He looked at Osval, who stood awkwardly at the front, and said,
“Hey, Osval the Man. What are you doing? Not getting ready for battle?”
“B-Bro… Brother, this Osval, the Man... must’ve had something bad this morning… my stomach’s kind of...”
“Tsk.”
This time, Ghislain didn’t let it slide. As he glared at him, Osval stepped forward with a tearful face.
The former bandit members also stepped out with nervous expressions.
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In truth, this situation was scarier than the last. But their fear of Ghislain had seeped into their very bones.
“Hmph...”
Ghislain glanced around at the mercenaries who still hadn’t stepped up.
“So, you’re still lacking in trust, huh?”
He could force them out. He could threaten them but brute force wasn’t always the answer.
A true leader had to show the members of their group that they were someone worth following.
W̃е b ň ӧ v̌_еl̄ Еn ŭ m̊ ӓ
Ghislain looked around at the Julien Mercenary Corps and spoke.
“It’s probably too soon to talk about trust and loyalty, huh? We haven’t been together that long. It’s not like you joined us willingly either.”
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A few mercenaries unknowingly nodded.
They had been forcibly disbanded and conscripted under less-than-friendly terms.
Even though they had started the fight themselves, it hadn’t felt good.
But those bitter feelings had mostly been softened by witnessing the previous battle. The issue now was whether they truly had the trust and loyalty to fight together.
Еń u m̀а̂. і̆ď
They hadn’t spent enough time together yet, and their enemies were far too strong in comparison.
So of course, they couldn’t muster the courage to step forward and fight together.
Understanding that sentiment fully, Ghislain decided to give them one last chance.
“People keep saying I don’t seem like a mage, and that kind of stings. I’m not just good at fighting, you know.”
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Ghislain swung his staff through the air a few times and grinned.
“I’m actually really good at magic, too.”
Е n̄ů m̀a .i d
Fwoosh!
A ball of fire appeared in the air.
That ball slowly split into two. Then two became four, and four became eight.
Still smiling calmly, Ghislain began rearranging the mana in the air.
“The principle of magic is simple. Twist the laws of the world, imbue your will, and bring forth what you want. Which means, if your will is strong enough, you can manifest magic in all kinds of ways.”
The fireballs continued to divide, gradually filling the sky. They had already grown from dozens to hundreds.
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The watching mercenaries all stood with their mouths agape. Even Tyran’s eyes widened in shock.
“W-What is that?”
“What kind of... what kind of spell is that?”
“Was there even a spell like that?”
Now, over five hundred fireballs were swirling in the air.
As the fireballs continued to multiply, everyone stared, completely entranced.
Ẽň u mа. і d
Soon, Ghislain’s voice echoed softly.
“This is a spell I created. I call it the Fire Swarm.”
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