Erik's Strength
Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU
About an hour later, the noise outside intensifies. Approximately 500 attackers have surrounded the villa. There are about 20 knights, and the rest are mercenaries and adventurers of a rather disheveled appearance.
Even one of the Three Great Ducal Houses, the Jordan Ducal Family, is in a predicament, with only 20 knights remaining. It seems that they had paid a considerable sum to gather the “Cleaners” (assassins) but were easily defeated.
“I seem to have underestimated His Highness Erik. The ‘Cleaners’ I hired at an exorbitant price were so easily defeated,” says the handsome man in his mid-40s with golden hair and a mustache. He’s Victor Jordan, the current head of the Jordan Ducal Family.
“If you ask me, Duke Jordan’s weakness is being too careless. If you’re going to pick a fight, you either need a flawless plan to catch the enemy completely off guard or just go all-out from the start,” Erik says as he stands defenselessly on top of the castle walls, clearly provoking Duke Jordan.
Well, even if Duke Jordan were to do something, the intelligence unit has already prepared countermeasures. The defensive magic and counter-attack magic, Counter Magic, have already been activated 12 times. If someone were to attack now, Erik would be safe, and the attacker would definitely die.
“I’ve come to realize just how terrifying you are, Erik. Indeed, you resemble King Albert greatly,” Duke Jordan smiles nostalgically for a moment but quickly glares at Erik. “However, it’s not over yet. Erik… no, Erik! You and the Jordan Ducal Family will perish together!”
The attackers cast magic: concentrated fire of “Fireball” and “Lightning Bolt,” aiming for the castle gate.
Well, since there are no more magic users capable of casting “Meteor Rain” or assassins left, they have no choice but to launch a frontal attack.
But of course, Erik has prepared for this as well. The multiple layers of activated defensive magic perfectly block the attack spells.
“Oscar, I leave the command of the knights to you,” Erik instructs Oscar, who had disguised himself as a teacher during the dungeon training.
“Understood, Your Highness. All knights, draw your swords! We shall now exterminate these rebellious scum who dare to challenge His Highness!” Oscar shouts.
The knights, clad in silver armor, jump down from the castle walls in unison. As they land amidst the attackers, they cut through them one by one, attacking with skill and precision.
“In that case, leave the extermination to us, the Dust Sweepers. Thanks to Lord Arius, we haven’t had a chance to work, and we’ve been getting bored,” says a man in his late twenties with gray hair slicked back.
The man is Leon Graham, the chief of the Kingdom’s Intelligence Unit, who had disguised himself as one of Darius’s close aides.
“Ahh, Leon, do as you please,” Erik responds, and Leon orders his intelligence unit to attack all the magicians and attackers above level 50.
“Understood! Activate ‘Recognition Obstruction’ and ‘Invisibility’ and clear all targets in 2 minutes!”
“Roger!”
As soon as Leon issues the command, the members of the intelligence unit, still using “Recognition Obstruction” and “Invisibility,” begin a simultaneous magic barrage. High-speed blasts of magical power take down the targets one by one with pinpoint accuracy.
Exactly two minutes later, the simultaneous barrage stops, and all the magicians and attackers above level 50 are annihilated.
“Erik… how far will you go…” Duke Jordan clenches his lips in anger. Only the lower level attackers are left, and they are no match for Erik’s knights, who are all over level 100.
The defeated attackers attempt to escape, but the intelligence unit blocks their retreat with magical barriers and takes them out one by one with precision strikes.
“As expected of His Highness Erik. Your subordinates are no ordinary bunch,” Baron remarks, impressed. He wanted to witness the battle, so he came along. Since I’m deploying “Absolute Shield,” it’s not a problem.
Well, considering the risks, it’s better to stay inside the villa, but everyone else is involved in the Duke Jordan incident, so I thought they had the right to see the outcome.
“Erik, it’s a perfect victory. Congratulations,” Sofia smiles with a firm attitude. She wanted to come along as well, so we brought her with us.
“Sofia, thank you. But don’t get too ahead of yourself. The battle isn’t over yet,” Erik replies.
“No, Your Highness Erik. The overall situation of the battle has been decided, so your victory is certain,” Sofia asserts confidently.
“I see. It seems Sofia has become skilled at assessing the situation,” Erik replies, returning his usual refreshing smile.
Although Erik and Sofia are engaged, they both recognize it as a political marriage. However, Sofia doesn’t want to become a caged bird, so she wants to be a useful presence for Erik.
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Arius Gilbert, 15 years old
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