NOVGO.NET Chapter 229 : Chapter 229
Chapter 229. Now It’s the Real Deal (2)
Monster Stampede.
This was a disaster with certain rules.
First, the monster that caused the stampede exists at the very rear. It is often referred to as the Alpha.
The quality and scale of the stampede are determined by the power of this Alpha.
The true nature of a stampede is a mass migration of monsters fleeing from an absolute predator.
The monsters fleeing from the Alpha monster gradually create a wave, confirming its scale.
Perhaps that’s why.
No matter how large-scale a stampede is, the quality of the monsters in the first wave that comes charging at the forefront is not high.
“My lord. It’s a group of goblins and kobolds.”
“It’s starting from the very bottom. Except for the high-ranking goblins, there’s no need to worry. They will never be able to break this wall.”
“Yes, sir!”
The walls of the Schneider fiefdom were built much thicker than conventional walls to block large-type monsters like trolls or ogres.
Naturally, there was no way something like a goblin could be a threat to this wall.
“Fire!”
Simultaneously with Oliver’s command, the soldiers drew their arrows.
The rain of arrows pouring down on the monsters was like a disaster for the goblin and kobold horde.
“These bastards…”
“Where do you think you’re charging!”
Soldiers without bows threw stones down from the wall to attack the monsters.
The lower-level monsters, with no way to attack the outer wall of the Schneider fiefdom, had no choice but to be helpless.
“Goblin Mage at the 2 o’clock position.”
“Confirmed.”
And occasionally, when a monster that could be a threat appeared, an arrow from an Elven warrior would fly there without fail.
The arrows of the Elven race, which flew like a ray of light with the assistance of spirits, steadily suppressed the dangerous elements.
As a result of such one-sided slaughter continuing….
“Waaaah! We won!”
“How do you like that, you bastards!”
“Long live the Schneider fiefdom!”
The soldiers shouted with mighty roars.
Countless monster bodies were piled up below the wall, but not a single one had been allowed to cross it.
The soldiers, filled with confidence from this overwhelming victory, let out cheers.
But the veteran knights were not excited in the slightest.
‘It’s about to begin in earnest now.’
In the first place, lower-level monsters like goblins or kobolds couldn’t do anything to this wall.
So that wasn’t even a threat.
Victory?
No. This was just having endured the lowest wave.
“The second wave is coming.”
“The type?”
“I see werewolves, giant bears, and also saber tigers.”
“Damn it, are they beast-type monsters?”
Oliver gritted his teeth.
Beings that could genuinely threaten the wall had now begun to appear.
Beast-type monsters with sharp claws and agile movements couldn’t break the wall, but they could climb it.
They would dig their claws into the gaps of the sturdy stone wall and climb up.
“Soldiers stationed on the wall, take up your spears. Conserve your arrows as much as possible, and when they get close, throw rocks! Smash their heads!”
“Yes, sir!”
“Understood.”
The soldiers faithfully responded to the knights’ commands.
And the second round began again.
“Uwaaaaaah!”
“Die!”
“Kwooooong!”
The situation had clearly changed from the first round.
Unlike the lower-level monsters that couldn’t climb up from below the wall, the monsters charging this time had the ability to climb the wall.
The soldiers used long spears to stab down the ones climbing up and threw rocks to counter them, but the aspect of the battle had become significantly more fierce than before. Especially….
“Kahaaaang!”
A black panther with a sleek black body ran up the wall in a zigzag pattern.
It was a monster with claws almost the size of small daggers and a body length of nearly 5 meters.
“Damn it, it’s a Wereleopard.”
“Block it! Don’t let that thing get up here!”
The soldiers of the Schneider fiefdom, who were knowledgeable about monsters, knew.
They knew what a great disaster would occur if that thing got on top of the wall.
“Uwaaaaaah!”
“Dieee!”
They desperately extended their spears to keep the Wereleopard in check.
At that, the creature dug its hind claws into the wall, then lifted its body and stood up on two feet, balancing itself.
It wasn’t just hanging in the middle of the wall; it had stood up on two feet.
The creature, which stood up with amazing balance and strength….
“Kahaaaang!”
It let out a sharp cry and fiercely swung the claws of both hands. At that, the long spears of the soldiers that had been extended to push it back were cut like straws.
“Keuk…”
“That monster…”
Wereleopard.
A rare monster even among humanoid monsters. Even in this East, which was called a monster paradise, the number of people who had seen that creature could be counted on one hand.
There were two reasons.
One was that it was an originally rare species.
And the second was that the probability of surviving after seeing it was even slimmer.
The reflexes unique to the feline family, and strength that overwhelmed an ogre. Claws larger than a decent dagger.
This creature was a monster so powerful that it ranked within the top five among humanoid monsters.
In terms of a human knight, one would have to be at least 5 to 6-star to face it one-on-one.
And that creature finally….
“Kahaaang!”
With a rough roar, it succeeded in climbing onto the wall.
A few soldiers shed blood from the claws it swung fiercely as soon as it got up.
“Kwaak!”
“Aack!”
Oliver, whose eyes turned red at the sight, came running with twin swords in both hands.
“You cat baaaastard!”
Oliver A.
A man who, in terms of skill alone, was the second-in-command in the Double Dragon Knightly Order of the Schneider fiefdom.
In terms of level, he was a skilled individual who had almost reached 5-star.
He charged at the Wereleopard with his eyes turned red.
His chances? Difficult.
But with both Patrick and Sanson absent, he was the strongest in this city. Therefore….
“I’ll be your opponent!”
He bravely charged towards the Wereleopard.
“Kyahahng!”
The Wereleopard resisted by fiercely swinging its claws at Oliver.
Kwang! Kwaang! Kwang!
Even when facing Oliver’s twin swords, which were heavily imbued with aura, the creature’s claws did not bend at all.
No, rather….
‘I’m… being pushed back.’
Oliver’s feet were gradually being pushed back.
Strength and speed.
The difference in the most important basic specs in a fight was clear. On top of that….
“Kahaaaang!”
The wildness full of unpredictability, unique to beast-type monsters….
At this rate, it was difficult to even just hold on.
“Is… is it no use?”
He had charged in with great vigor, but now that he had clashed, he started to think that this wasn’t right.
But at that moment….
Puuuk!
“Kahaaang!”
An arrow from a crossbow that came from somewhere lodged itself in the Wereleopard’s back.
A momentary opening.
Oliver’s eyes flashed.
“Haaaap!”
Oliver swung his twin swords like a madman.
Chwachwachwachwachwachwachwak
“Uwaaaaaaaaah!”
His arm muscles felt like they were going to burst.
His swords felt like they were going to slip from his hands.
But the desperation to seize this moment made Oliver transcend his limits.
[ Twin Dragons Eight Sword Forms: Fourth Form: Twin Dragons Wild Dance ]
A technique he had learned by watching.
He had secretly practiced it a lot.
But he knew it wasn’t at a level to be used in real combat.
In fact, he was swinging his arms as if they were about to fall off, but still, his sword speed was too slow compared to Patrick or April.
But if he was to seize the opportunity and settle the score, this had the highest probability right now.
Pudeudeudeuk.
His muscles and joints screamed.
But Oliver’s swords did not rest, and he rained down slashes on the enemy.
“Kahaaang!”
The Wereleopard resisted by swinging its claws back fiercely.
But the disadvantage of having lost the initiative was too great.
The most frightening thing about the Twin Dragons Wild Dance was that once the first slash landed, the second and third slashes would continue to follow and dig in.
With great persistence.
Seogeok! Seogeokseogeok!
Oliver’s swords began to cut through the Wereleopard’s entire body, starting with its arms.
“It’s over!”
Only after his sword finally flew off the Wereleopard’s neck did Oliver stop his swords.
“Heok…. Heok…. Heok….”
He couldn’t catch his breath.
His body temperature had risen to the point where steam was rising from his body.
His panting heart felt like it was going to pop out of his mouth at any moment.
It couldn’t be helped.
To defeat an enemy stronger than himself, he had to squeeze out every last bit of strength.
That was a battle.
At that moment, a person with a familiar voice approached Oliver and said.
“Well done. Oliver.”
“…Butler?”
There was the butler Lawrence, whom Oliver knew well. What particularly caught his eye was the existence of the crossbow held in one of Butler Lawrence’s hands.
Oliver, with a pale expression, calmed his breathing and said.
“Was it you who helped me just now, Butler?”
“Who fights one-on-one so foolishly? In a real fight, the one who shows his back is the idiot.”
“…Haha….”
The butler was tougher than he thought.
As expected of a native of the Schneider fiefdom.
Oliver just laughed.
The second wave of the stampede was certainly rough and dangerous.
Some monsters climbed the wall and threatened the soldiers. However….
“Fire Ball!”
“Fire Ball!”
Kwaaaaaang!
“Fire is indeed the best against beasts.”
The magic cast in unison by the mages made the beasts flinch in terror.
Some of the mages had left the city leading the refugees, but five mages had still remained. And….
“Let’s go!”
“Yes, sir!”
Thankfully, all 20 magic swordsmen had remained.
They bravely jumped down from the wall with their Soul Weapons activated and sliced up the monsters clinging to the wall.
“Krahng! Kahaaang!”
“Keoheong!”
No matter how excellent the reflexes of the beast-type monsters were, they were helpless against the magic swordsmen who attacked their backs while they were clinging to the wall.
The number of monsters climbing up gradually decreased, and from the top of the wall, which had regained its composure, arrows poured down like rain.
“Now! Fire again!”
“Fire Ball!”
“Fire Ball!”
On top of that, there was the occasional fire support from the mages.
The beast-type monsters that had densely packed the area below the wall, but their numbers had now been reduced to less than a third.
“My lord. It seems we will be able to overcome the second wave safely as well.”
“Hmm….”
Baron Schneider silently nodded his head.
In fact, things were good up to this point.
While facing the waves of the stampede twice, the damage to their side was extremely small.
‘If we go on like this…’
It was at that moment.
“The third wave is coming. There are trolls, ogres, minotaurs, and also twin-head ogres.”
Hearing the messenger’s report, Baron Schneider’s expression crumpled.
“Damn it…”
Large-type monsters had appeared.
In other words….
“Now it’s the real deal.”