Chapter 304: Path of Justice (1)
35z92zSCedric had a relaxed expression, and Cory wore a similar one.VwEaD4Z
21QDue to his distorted features, most people found it difficult to read his mood, but Yuri, who had observed him for a long time, could tell he was satisfied.OTchV
vux0Yuri gave a crooked smile.pW8
SVpXV“Cory, you’re quite full of yourself. Looks like you’ve earned a place at Cedric’s side. You’re not just anybody—I knew I wasn’t wrong about you.”c9X
pk4i0h“Can you really say that now?”2cCd
Pxuc“What else can I do?”K7rqy
gkNYuri had no intention of blaming Cory.O9o
wLP“Everyone follows their own path.”dRGbqV0
hR7Not only the two of them, but also several dark figures—presumably black mages—were watching the battle.1sC
NzG2lEven though the Anti-Imperial Alliance had the advantage, they showed not the slightest sign of nervousness. They surely had something planned.yqMK
RRZYWYuri focused and gripped Guilty tightly. Thanks to Inariel, they had regained some momentum, but there was still much left to do.GpH
0xxHp0He had to break through Zveta’s fortress and kill both Cedric and the god from another world hiding inside.iZKit
oYQ1aogIt would surely be an even harder task than wiping out the Imperial army they had just defeated.Coux
ZkOtm“Don’t look at them,” said Yuri.3g9YPuw
M0l“We have to do our job.”9bah1
Zsfo9“Even so, it’s unsettling to have them staring at us like that.”DWLFhU
vFdQv“Want to give them a warning?”F543yS
oK7mYuri looked at the bodies of five Hasans lying on the ground.rWGOYA
Yr2HTheir bodies were completely destroyed and reduced to puddles of blood, but among the weapons they had left behind was a curved sword still intact.yXcTau
Y0pNWVK“Yes, we should say hello. After all, we’re brothers.”fvXQvl
GIIHe picked it up and, after spinning it several times in the air, suddenly hurled it in Cedric’s direction.HuLcD
wi7OZQThe sword, infused with his energy, spun violently as it flew in a straight line.9ZiE
xXzGS4The air tore apart with a sharp sound.LlAMdG
64YW39But just before it reached the wall, the noise stopped.pF9y
8SknpPThe ground beneath the wall rose up, and from there emerged a huge tentacle, like a root spreading underground, blocking the sword.aVBmBF
JxZpwBACedric and those on the wall shrugged as if mocking them.Bxo
hMpuj“Seems they laughed at you,” said Jared.qU0v
zLU10Cz“Shut up.”sOJXqh
92efQYuri turned his gaze away. There were still Imperial troops to deal with.7vU
qNMD“Then we’ll go take care of the rest of the Imperial army…”Lrrdx
0AeBut something unexpected happened.In0
3KyzFp9The Imperial army began to retreat.aQ87Yb
ZD2k3NSuddenly, an opening shaped like a mouth appeared in the wall, swallowing the creatures as they withdrew.0yUyfbd
odw“Don’t let them escape!”JdY
AyyfNYFor a moment, the Anti-Imperial Alliance hesitated, but then they shouted again and chased the Imperials.yxXR1
UP7With morale high from driving them back, the soldiers fought desperately, stabbing their enemies in the back.axlqEQ
K2AKQYPThe corpses of monsters covered the ground.HftULM
UC8ShYuri also chased them to the end, cutting down several with each swing of his sword.QdYG5L1
MTAGs“Don’t get too close to the wall!”hecoQPU
ILBkCZNYuri warned.2b54qbu
UjltiIBut some couldn’t restrain themselves and moved in for a close attack.6vq
UzBThen the wall reacted. Just like before, tentacles rooted underground emerged and attacked those who had gone too far ahead.oncU9
uzImDn“Huh…?”WDNG7FY
0QMk4OK“R… retreat!”HJoa
Mw1k8BA massive tentacle swept the ground in an instant, crushing everyone within its range.lwWw
DL09TLIn the struck area, bodies and splashes of blood formed a gruesome mosaic.DJ7
LwTYuri clicked his tongue.koZ0cL
2rh6k“Fuh…”XOt
fcZIt was painful to lose his men, but there was nothing to be done. He only hoped this served as a warning.eiKAmip
ifNm“What do we do now?”lgM
5UakL“What do you think? Keep moving.”AuQi5cw
xGAdqYuri looked at Zveta’s wall.JjXZayo
B8P“We have to end this.”CgZbi
AxZsxfpHe headed toward the unit of mages watching the battle from the rear.WJVn
s0U5Among them, Inariel was sitting in a chair, his face pale.gWsdC1z
lFIx6AS“Are you alright?”eXpo
zpYJ“Do I look alright?”smwO6K
JoNHe took his canteen and drank a sip, regaining a bit of breath.gPF
mKyZMea“You should pace yourself.”XRTTo
NCo8C“You all looked so weak that if I hadn’t stepped in, you would’ve lost before taking another step forward.”7sznu
Pag“Hahaha…”yuD
LPXHIYuri smiled at his sharp remark. After all, thanks to him, many soldiers had been saved.iUQB
5t7E“If you’ve come to see me…”pGMX
5tfE5rbInariel smiled faintly.typANs5
cIrDbkM“I suppose you’re thinking about how to bring down that wall.”oNjL
pt6RsB“That’s right.”1YJ
E8eThey had to enter Zveta, but the wall was the problem.sMd4
khYIt was now almost like a living organism, covered in flesh rising high, and able to lash out with tentacles at any intruder, making an assault complicated.CFg7z6
AxJRJx“If only I could land one more blow…”x6hIZnQ
jWs“Have you lost your mind?”1uC3kgl
XGXoA“No.”JSLBNl
PgCOInariel stood, supported by Hernando and Maryrose on either side. Though he staggered for a moment, he regained his balance and brushed their hands away.g9Hs
bKgJ“I won’t be able to use magic for a while.”JSl8WCd
5Ahk1“I see…”ypkrDw
mcdLXEA“But it’s only temporary.”EV8wuc
H8uj“I understand…”ETP
kkq“So don’t put on that funeral face, it puts me in a bad mood.”6XLR8f
241Xe“Understood.”5Tu
Ag8glInariel looked toward Zveta’s fortress. Suddenly, a bluish tone shone in his eyes.nOB6
KqpstX“The wall is covered by a creature born from black magic. Now it’s almost completely fused. It won’t be easy to bring down.”Y6J
WQzdo“Do you think we’ll be able to cross it?”ibI5ElY
GLV2RiC“Who knows…”IIStyV
HJboHlAfter a few seconds, he continued.3Nq
Fx8EYK“It’s not a single creature occupying it, and that’s a blessing.”kWZeO
DGM“Pardon?”Ykd
FjMKBwhYuri looked as well.CU5UB
OcZp“It’s big, yes, but there are several creatures stuck next to each other. If we eliminate one or two, the wall should collapse on its own.”78P
qZdlw“Really?”FFK3t
NJFA“Of course.”skFojm
eZSpThe light in Inariel’s eyes intensified.nGJBu6
cpZl“But they will resist. The black magic energy around them is very powerful. Anyone who approaches will be pierced through and killed instantly. They’re not going to just stand there and let it happen.”r493m
USugFn“But didn’t you say you couldn’t use magic? What you’re doing now…”GmhEf
12PEdv“Don’t start with useless comments.”0lChuV
xcD0Inariel frowned.ycOQ
2wxo8mb“This isn’t magic to me—it’s just a simple game. When I talk about magic, I mean true magic.”T04b0
hZnP“Like that Meteor from before?”TTmOfb
Nvo“Exactly.”XOk
1asVbUThe mages behind him looked incredulous.Re8lz
EWpzzW“That’s a game to him…?”Dru536
sOJn“As expected of Lord Inariel…”TUKlRc
T0MInariel spoke again.Avc
HEa“Only the most capable will be able to reach the front.”BPucf
8Spw1Ba“You mean…?”7tkKLU
ZNUx“That any ordinary knight will die. Choose a small elite group to kill the creature parasitizing the wall. The core should be in the center, like a heart.”LklejW
J9N8w“In the center…?”G98
me7EJ“See for yourself.”b30hJ
gVQDNfYuri entered the soul domain and looked. The world turned white, and he could see the black energy waving around. Just as Inariel had said, there were several black cores embedded in the wall, each belonging to a different creature.RvNTW
GGN“Looks like we’ll have to kill at least two or three.”6Im
qtML“Can you see them?”X3eG3J9
XYS“Yes.”mNxmH
rHAg“Good.”g1l6BK
wNXtuxInariel was blunt.ijI8K2N
LCjsJ“The front is a true killing field. Until the wall comes down, the disadvantage is enormous. Only someone on the level of the Ten Greats could withstand it.”jF6V
St8“The Ten Greats…”FxuACf9
B0et2H“Will it be difficult?”3edZmT
bl9b“There’s no choice. It has to be done.”xav8jp
tzaSSYuri nodded.o7RH
4d1iXvH“Thank you.”Pvbc
uM8F“Will you do it now?”9fSkkW
uHe“Yes.”Fr5MDpj
WyIHAHe looked at the sky. Inariel’s Meteor had cleared the clouds, and the sun was high.bP9
WTE“We have to go before it gets dark.”aUjLlC
TiVoThe Anti-Imperial Alliance, after its first victory, reorganized its ranks and took a breather.DphPy1
WMTXDaVThe groans of the wounded echoed, but despite the many casualties, morale did not falter.rU8pk
al2QIEven the pleas of the injured served as fuel for their rage.yfIOpi
fGCYuri gathered the main fighters.HGc0v
WqX2W“Everyone, gather.”vyFK
9BElThe best knights of each nation assembled.UoVt7Qt
cbL4vzYuri explained the plan. Then Francesco, arms crossed, asked:VtT
PUa0mp“If it’s a fighter with ability equivalent to one of the Ten Greats, even if they’re not one of them, would that do?”g2MJU
UlwDL“As long as they can hold out without dying right away and fight by our side…”0zm0dH
wncs“What level are we talking about?”9xXi
ZtjAP2Yuri mentally assessed the possible candidates.qnib
kaTtTo start, himself, who was among the Ten Greats, and also Francesco, Moyongchan, and Jose.EKP
yJdAdded to that were those who, while not in the Ten Greats, had similar strength—Laurent, Jared, and Eto from Liberta.AYRQ
ku1hYqThe rest were uncertain. Bringing them would be useless, as they would die in an instant.rQM72
xp3wThe number was smaller than he expected.iSwmIj6
aXTo“And also…”tL8pgLe
7LWCvxYuri turned his head. There was a disheveled-looking man sitting in a corner.DiycE1M
i3X“Him too?”j7F15m
cWqb4VOliver Elgast. Once a noble of the Empire, but now a member of the Anti-Imperial Alliance fighting against black magic.9N4a
P2SWytsJared asked:74YZzI
iewNyN“Will this number be enough?”GeaS
j3YYuri glanced back.Qu3VdoF
E3ytSmHigh on the wall, unknown creatures had taken defensive positions.Qhk3
VyaG8The battle was already unfavorable; now that it was a siege, it was even more complicated.NqXk
5UnzXbp“It won’t be easy. It might be impossible…”exO36t
mj5SoProbably half of those he had gathered would die in this fight.
Thinking about it made it hard for him to speak. Everyone present had a strong bond with him.BpL4C
jk1OBut there was no alternative.LMUwBL
HkbbIt was something that had to be done.fCGJ
8qqEjWhen Yuri raised his head with a serious expression, Jose grinned energetically and said:bsHL0SK
INguhe“Your Highness, don’t worry. Anyone afraid of death wouldn’t have come this far.”o9ehi
3gPKhC“Of course.”Yv59tTC
WE84“That’s right.”Fbzeuv
wPqH3CS“Don’t worry, Yuri.”HOGhhl
HSr8eYThey were all ready to die. Yuri understood their feelings perfectly.I3NYp
1G9LExe“Yes. Understood.”UpWBHYU
GFZqpKIDeath didn’t scare him. From the day he returned to the past, it had always been that way.RMTAS5
mewv1rTYuri gave orders to the commanders of the Anti-Imperial Alliance. The moment the wall fell, they were to storm Zveta together.RZdg
x6OiDSoon after, Yuri, at the front of the camp, took a breath.jvZt
DixZGygHe felt a stab of frustration.KXPeO
I2eTDbuIf only there were more strong fighters. More warriors on the level of the Ten Greats.22VRy
IzhOr, even if not quite that strong, at least some who could help.L3ZJe0G
JkJAAt that moment, he heard a murmur behind him. Following the commotion, Yuri turned his head.XEMGZnS
W6lEaM“Huh?”ceu
VdNKgOn the horizon, something was approaching. At first, he thought it was just a sand cloud.ylo51
vXXAbEBut it wasn’t.9kW
OsnBIT“A flag?”8GPj0d
ClGWA large flag waved high, fluttering in the wind.cQRS
amSBeneath it, a massive army advanced, raising dust.G0B
E09lx“What is this?”oVOf
W1XiBOn the fluttering flag, there was text in Eastern characters that Yuri couldn’t understand.e0mLvyT
KulWhile he was puzzled, Moyongchan, who was at his side, murmured:yq7Is
3R61“Destroy the false to establish the true, and follow justice even if it costs your life.”6Npmky
gdf“What does that mean?”7vZZ3M
qiSCG“It means: Destroy the false to establish the true, and follow justice even if it costs your life.”KhfgDKk
ujD“And what is that?”s2lqhtf
Rs14Moyongchan didn’t answer. He only gave a faint smile. It was the first time Yuri had seen him with such a calm expression.MdOVkO
HUdBzH“I thought the spirit of the Jianghu had disappeared, but it seems not completely.”X560
eZAuD“I’m asking you, what is that?”odN
JSEOeThen, a golden, radiant flag appeared further back.YPf9n6S
F96OX[Righteous Action of the Just Path.]NjLtW
YNLGHMoyongchan was silent for a moment before saying.u2T
yyY2A“Heaven does not stand idly by in the face of the tragedy that has fallen upon this land.”ZN04
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