Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The Cyclopes, who were relentlessly hurling boulders at the fortress, turned their heads at the sound of galloping hooves.
Small humans were riding toward them on horseback. The sheer audacity of their fearless arrogance filled the Cyclopes with fury.
Kaaaaaaaah!
One of the Cyclopes lifted a boulder and hurled it toward the approaching humans.
It was a boulder gathered from the fortress to fight against monsters. Naturally, its size was immense.
If it hit properly, it would completely devastate their formation.
Fwoooooosh!
Ghislain's eyes gleamed as he saw the massive boulder cutting through the air.
Fwoosh!
Dozens of spears made of mana materialized around him. They shot toward the incoming boulder in a flash.
KABOOOM!
The boulder shattered instantly, scattering into countless pieces. The knights led by Ghislain charged through the resulting debris.
Kaaaaaaaaah!
All five Cyclopes fixed their gazes on Ghislain.
The approaching humans exuded an ominous momentum. The monsters instinctively sensed danger.
Kaaaaaaaaah!
The five Cyclopes stopped their attack on the fortress and instead lifted boulders, hurling them at Ghislain and his knights.
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
The incoming boulders were repeatedly shattered into fragments by the mana spears unleashed by Ghislain.
Seeing their boulder attacks fail, the Cyclopes grew even more frenzied, grabbing massive clubs nearby.
Though they called them "clubs," they were enormous trees uprooted and bound together. Even a dragon would stagger if struck by one of these weapons.
Kaaaaaaaah!
Watching the Cyclopes roar with fury, Ghislain smirked.
"Bean, it's been a while since we went wild. Let's go."
Neigh-!
Ghislain's eyes began to glow red. The energy emanating from his body spread to envelop Black King.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
A single Cyclops possessed strength comparable to that of a superhuman. Yet, Ghislain showed no fear.
The knights following him were more than capable of handling such monsters.
Gripping his massive greatsword, Ghislain shouted, "Gillian! Kaor! Each of you take one! The rest of you, scatter and secure the perimeter!"
Flanking Ghislain were Gillian and Kaor, charging forward alongside him.
Fwoosh!
As soon as Ghislain gave the command, aura blades flared out from the greatswords wielded by those two.
Buzz—!
Light began to shine through the gaps in the black armor of the Fenris knights. Their armor, infused with the knights' vast mana, now granted them power far beyond its original capacity.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The Fenris knights moved with the thunderous sound of hooves, their momentum akin to lightning bolts in a storm.
They charged fearlessly into the hellish waves of monsters.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
The pursuit force was only half the size of the entire Fenris knight Order. The other half had accompanied the mobile army to another fortress.
Even with their unmatched strength, overcoming this tide of monsters with only half their number was no easy feat. Yet, the knights' faces radiated an exhilaration that bordered on ecstasy.
Every knight bore the same ferocious grin as Ghislain. Their eyes burned not with fear but with fiery determination.
— First to charge into the most dangerous battlefield.
This wasn't just a motto—it was the very essence of the Fenris knight Order.
They were born for this moment, lived for this moment, and had received the best support and rigorous training for this moment.
It was for this reason they had become the strongest knight order on the continent.
KABOOOOOM!
With a thunderous roar, the Fenris knights collided with the monster horde.
Their charge, like meteors streaking through the night sky, was unstoppable.
The monsters rushing toward the fortress were pushed back without any meaningful resistance. The destructive power of the Fenris knights was now the greatest on the continent.
Though their numbers were far fewer, each knight had reached the level of a high-level knight. Some, like Lucas, had even reached the pinnacle of that level.
The monsters were torn apart in an instant under the strikes of their greatswords.
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
The monsters standing between the Cyclopes and the knights quickly disappeared.
Rooooooar!
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The Cyclopes roared, their voices shaking the sky and the earth. Their eyes burned with a crimson madness as they charged toward Ghislain.
The leading Cyclops raised its massive club high. It slammed the club toward Ghislain with the force to shatter the ground.
KABOOOOOM!
With a deafening crash, the club struck the ground. But Ghislain was no longer there.
Using exquisite horsemanship, Ghislain avoided the attack and swung his greatsword at the Cyclops' ankle.
Slash!
The blade struck the Cyclops' ankle. But even with an aura blade, the thick skin of the Cyclops was not easily cut.
The greatsword, which could slice through steel, was stopped by the Cyclops' dense flesh.
At that moment, Ghislain's will resonated with the flow of the world. The very laws of the world seemed to respond to his intent, flowing through his blade.
Crack, crack, crack!
The surrounding space distorted, and even the flow of time seemed to slow. In that fleeting moment, only Ghislain's greatsword continued to move forward.
The blade pierced through the Cyclops' flesh and bone, cutting deeper and deeper.
Slash!
As time resumed its normal flow, an unbelievable sight unfolded.
The Cyclops' massive ankle was cleanly severed and flew through the air. The severed surface shimmered with a faint light, and crimson blood spurted like a fountain.
Kaaaaaaaah!
Thud!
Losing its balance, the Cyclops fell to one knee.
The Cyclops couldn't comprehend what had happened. It had felt its muscles enduring the attack, confident it could hold out.
It expected to sustain an injury at most, nothing more. It thought it could crush its opponent before losing its footing.
But before it could even process the event, its ankle had been severed. While it instinctively sensed that something was wrong, it lacked the intelligence to understand why.
A Cyclops was a creature that relied on its brute strength, comparable to a superhuman, but it lacked the capacity to grasp higher techniques.
Kaaaaaah!
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
As the Cyclops wailed, Ghislain urged his steed to move past it.
Another Cyclops attempted to crush Ghislain underfoot.
Thud!
Ghislain pulled the reins sharply, causing Black King to twist and change direction with an almost unnatural movement.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
It was horsemanship bordering on divine skill. The black steed, enhanced by Ghislain's mana, moved like a tempest under his guidance.
As Ghislain circled the Cyclops, he continued cutting down nearby monsters with his greatsword.
Kaaaaaaaah!
Two Cyclopes swung their massive clubs and stomped repeatedly in an effort to crush him.
Thud! Thud! BOOM!
But Ghislain evaded them with ease, weaving through their attacks while slicing through the surrounding monsters.
Meanwhile, Gillian and Kaor each engaged a Cyclops, drawing their attention.
Though they couldn't overpower the Cyclopes outright, they were skilled enough to hold their attention.
Thanks to this, the Fenris knights could fight the other monsters without worry.
Kaaaaaaaah!
The Cyclopes grew increasingly enraged. Even the one with its ankle severed furiously swung its club at Ghislain, determined to fight to the bitter end.
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
Yet, Ghislain continued to maneuver freely with Black King, evading the Cyclopes' attacks.
Instead, the monsters that approached Ghislain were smashed to pieces by the Cyclopes' massive clubs.
Before long, the surroundings emptied out. All the monsters that had dared to approach had been killed by the Cyclopes themselves.
The ones further away had either scattered to attack the Fenris knights or were rushing toward the fortress.
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
Dodging the rain of massive clubs, Ghislain took a deep breath.
"Haaah!"
A fierce red light enveloped the greatsword in his grasp. Ghislain swung at the ankle of another Cyclops.
Craaaaack!
Once again, the blade halted mid-swing. The Cyclops' skin was too thick and tough for the aura blade to cut through easily.
But, just like before, when Ghislain focused his willpower, the Cyclops' ankle was severed.
KAAAAAAAH!
Thud!
The Cyclops, its ankle severed, collapsed under its massive frame.
Drip, drip.
At the same time, blood began to trickle from Ghislain's nose. Even using the power of his will for such a short moment strained his body.
Yet Ghislain kept moving. In a battle like this, conserving strength was a luxury he couldn't afford.
Thud, thud, thud, thud!
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
The Cyclopes desperately tried to crush Ghislain. All their fury was directed solely at him.
Moving nimbly with Black King, Ghislain struck at the ankle of yet another Cyclops.
Slash!
Crack!
Thud!
The massive body of the third Cyclops wavered and lost balance. Finally, all three Cyclopes had their ankles severed.
The legendary giants, now limping, struggled to rise, but with one foot missing, their mountain-like bodies couldn't support themselves.
KAAAAAAAH!
The Cyclopes' enraged screams echoed across the battlefield.
Writhing in pain and fury, they wildly swung their clubs.
It seemed as though even a single blow would kill Ghislain, but their attacks simply couldn't connect.
Having immobilized the Cyclopes, Ghislain drew on even more mana.
Although he had crippled their movement by severing their ankles, the sheer size and force of their attacks still posed a significant threat.
He needed to move faster, strike more accurately.
Gaaaaaaaah!
Ghislain activated his five mana cores. Knowing that overusing his willpower would endanger him, he resolved to fight using only the power of his core.
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
Each time the Cyclopes' attacks struck the ground, the earth cracked, and small tremors shook the battlefield.
Yet, even on the quaking earth, Black King danced as if gliding through air. Ghislain and his steed seemed like one being, perfectly synchronized.
Slash!
Each time Ghislain and his steed moved, fresh wounds appeared on the Cyclopes' bodies.
Though he mainly targeted their lower bodies due to the height difference, Ghislain's blade occasionally found its mark on their descending arms as well.
KAAAAAAAH!
The Cyclopes were going mad. The tiny human before them darted around like a speck of dust, and capturing him seemed an impossible task.
If they could land just one hit, it would all be over. But that one chance never came.
Boom! Boom! BOOM!
The Cyclopes furiously swung their clubs in frustration, while Ghislain continued his rapid attacks.
As time passed, the Cyclopes' arms, thighs, and calves became shredded, bleeding profusely.
Roooooooar!
The two Cyclopes being held back by Gillian and Kaor were also struggling to move freely.
Though the two of them couldn't overwhelm their Cyclopes as Ghislain did, they managed to keep their attention diverted and inflict minor wounds.
The enraged Cyclopes focused all their attacks on the two, effectively neutralizing the greatest threat they posed.
This shift in the battle was first felt at the fortress.
"It's done."
Jerome's eyes glinted. There was no longer any need to block the Cyclopes' relentless boulder attacks.
Jerome's gaze turned to the sky. Flying monsters still swarmed like dark clouds.
"Time to begin."
Jerome murmured with a smile.
The monsters climbing the fortress walls were left to Belinda. Jerome planned to handle the sky.
"Hooo…."
He took a moment to catch his breath.
Jerome had been simultaneously casting multiple spells to repel flying monsters and control the battlefield. Now, he ceased his multi-casting and fully focused his mana.
He intended to unleash a simple spell but with immense power.
Though it would take some time, he trusted Belinda and the soldiers to hold the line while he prepared.
Crackle!
Blue light began to flicker around Jerome's fingers.
The light moved like a living entity, dancing between his fingers. With each pass, the light grew brighter and more intense.
When it reached his palm, the lightning surged explosively. From the center of his palm, the electricity spiraled upward, climbing his arm.
Crack, crack!
The lightning reached his shoulder and seemed to pause, a moment of calm before the storm.
Flash!
Jerome's eyes suddenly gleamed, glowing with an intense blue light.
As he extended his arm, the lightning moved in response to his will.
His voice resonated in a low, commanding tone.
"Chain Lightning."
KABOOOOOOOOOM!
A bolt of lightning shot out from Jerome's fingertips, splitting in midair like the branches of a tree.
The spell struck its first target with devastating force and then leaped to the next, growing even stronger with each jump.
The lightning ruthlessly danced among the flying monsters, striking them one after another without pause.
Boom! BOOM! BOOM!
The battlefield lit up like daylight under the brilliant blue dance of the lightning bolts.
KABOOOOOOOM!
As Jerome's magic reached its climax, a deafening thunderclap resounded, and the lightning engulfed the sky.
For a brief moment, silence fell.
Whoooosh…
The archers and mages in the rear, who had been firing at the monsters, froze in awe.
The dark clouds that had blocked out the sun began to disperse, revealing rays of light piercing through.
The swarming flying monsters that had filled the sky...were now over half reduced to ash, scattered by the wind.
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