Battle Race in the Fantasy World

EP.140 Ah Monsters! What an Excellent Evaluation Tool!

Using the teleportation magic circle was quicker than expected.

Normally there would be several steps involved, but perhaps due to the Crown Prince’s orders, everything went smoothly.

Thanks to that, the Saintess and the church group were also able to move more quickly.

“What a shame. Such a shame…”

Kyle muttered, apparently not having expected the priests to tag along.

He kept saying it was a shame, literally sending chills down the priests’ spines.

They wondered if he might actually suggest traveling on foot.

The thought alone was so terrifying they couldn’t shake it off.

“We’re activating the magic circle now.”

“Should I suggest we just walk even at this point…?”

It’s even scarier because he’s not joking, but saying it in all seriousness.

Even as the light of the teleportation magic circle grew brighter, the priests prayed and prayed to their deity.

They promised to exercise more diligently if only they could use the magic circle as planned.

Sure, walking might be good for health, but this was going too far, wasn’t it?

“Hey, it’s not possible to cancel the magic at this point, right?”

“Huh? Oh, yes. It’s not possible to do that now. Please remain in your position.”

Kyle let out a groan of disappointment at the mages’ response.

The regret and disappointment in his voice was enough to give one goosebumps.

Fortunately, before Kyle could say anything more, a brilliant light enveloped everyone.

*

I wonder if monsters will attack from all directions when we arrive in the west?

It’s not impossible, given that even the imperial legions are struggling.

The front lines are collapsing, and battles are ongoing everywhere.

If that’s the case, there’s no need to hold back – I can use my full strength without worrying about anyone’s reaction!

‘I’ll keep the Saintess by my side. Commander Priscilla can look after the priests, and we’re good.’

The holy knights? They can fend for themselves.

They’re all ranked below 10th tier, but it wouldn’t make sense if they couldn’t handle even a single monster.

Oh, please. Please let there be a monster attack! Beasts I don’t have to worry about killing!

“Welcome, Holy Saintess. And members of the church. We’ve been waiting for you.”

As the light faded and the voice was heard, Kyle sighed, “Oh, come on.”

Contrary to his expectations, the knights were lined up in perfect formation.

The figure standing in front of them was clearly a high-ranking officer.

A monster ambush in this situation? Nonsense.

“Rakan Deckman. I’m the legion commander in charge of this front.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Commander. Thank you for coming out to greet us.”

As the Saintess smiled and greeted him, the commander and knights smiled back.

While her beauty surely played a part, the Saintess’s smile had an even greater impact.

One could say it was impossible not to smile along when seeing her smile.

“Normally, we should at least offer you some tea, but given the circumstances, I hope our church guests will be understanding.”

“Not at all. In fact, I was about to make a request. Where are the wounded?”

“There’s an infirmary not far from here. We’ve already sent those who could withstand the teleportation magic circle, and those in more critical condition are currently there.”

At the commander’s words, the Saintess urged them to go quickly.

If there were casualties too severe even for the teleportation magic circle, their condition must be truly serious.

It’s crucial to examine them quickly before their condition worsens further.

“Brother Kyle. Let’s go toge—”

Dong dong dong!!-

There are no enemy soldiers threatening the empire here.

Yet, in this situation, the alarm bells are ringing urgently.

It can only mean one thing. An attack by the monsters that have been tormenting the legion.

And for Kyle, it was the sound heralding the arrival of a truly enjoyable time.

“Saintess, please go ahead. I have some business to attend to.”

“But…”

“The soldiers in the infirmary need you, Saintess. Please go.”

A Saintess is a Saintess. She has duties that she must fulfill.

Both Kyle and the Saintess herself knew this well, so she soon nodded.

“Please be careful, Brother Kyle. If you get hurt…”

“I won’t get hurt, I tell you.”

“Still, if by any chance you do get injured, you must come find me immediately.”

Her expression was so worried that he had to answer that he understood.

Afterwards, the Saintess headed towards the place where the severely wounded were, accompanied by the priests.

The commander and knights watched Kyle as he waved until she was out of sight.

“Excuse me, but who might you be…?”

“Me? Oh, didn’t you receive a report? His Highness the Crown Prince…”

“His Highness the Crown Prince?!”

The commander was startled at the mention of the Crown Prince.

Even the person commanding the imperial legion is just an ordinary man before the Crown Prince.

In such a situation, it’s only natural to be surprised when a young man he’s never seen before mentions the Crown Prince.

“Um, may I ask your name…?”

“Haven’t you heard? I’m Kyle. Kyle Jonathan.”

The commander was confused at first, but when he heard “Jonathan,” he was taken aback.

He should be rushing to the command post to lead the troops.

He was so surprised that he could barely speak, stammering, “Oh! Uh!”

Worried that the monsters might close in at this rate, Kyle waved his hand dismissively.

“Details later. You should go and command. I heard from His Highness that these aren’t ordinary creatures.”

“That’s true, but… are you really that Kyle Jonathan?”

“Strange. I thought a lot was known about me?”

“I heard you were as big as a house, with a vicious appearance capable of killing three people with just a pen, and always carrying something terrifying in both hands…”

…What is this person saying? What’s all this about?

I’ve never even harmed anyone, so what’s this about killing people?

Sure, I’m a bit bulky due to muscles, but I’m not as big as a house.

What would you say if you saw the real ‘Jonathan’? That he’s as big as a mountain?

“Well, since you seem to be a guest of His Highness, let’s go to the tent and—”

“Don’t mind me, Commander. Go and lead your troops.”

You do your job. I’ll do mine.

With so many toys to play with out there, how could I resist?!

*

“Are those trolls again?!”

“It seems so.”

“There’s a pack of werewolves at the right defense line.”

“This is maddening. I’ve never seen monsters this ferocious before.”

The veteran commanders all clicked their tongues in unison.

No matter how many they exterminate, the monsters keep appearing like insects.

And since they make life miserable for the people of the empire, they must always be fought.

Thus, they lack neither experience nor fear of the unknown.

But this time was different. Different to an extreme degree.

Despite their experience, despite their lack of fear, they keep getting pushed back.

It’s not a problem with the army. It’s simply that the monsters are too strong.

“If only they were just ferocious. We cut them down, but they keep coming. As if they can’t feel pain.”

“They say it’s because they’re in a state of extreme excitement, but how is this even possible?”

As the commanders survey the battle situation, commotion erupts from one area.

Thinking that another area might be in danger like before, they hurriedly prepare the reserve forces.

“…What?”

The next report leaves everyone dumbfounded.

“So, you’re saying the battle on the left flank is over?”

“Yes. We just received news that the monsters were literally torn apart.”

“What nonsense are you suddenly spouting? What could have torn those creatures apart?”

Have you been drinking? Go back and confirm it again immediately.

As the enraged commanders are about to send the messenger back, another messenger comes running.

It was a messenger from the right flank, where the monsters were reportedly pushing hard just moments ago.

Seeing this, all the commanders wear expressions that say, ‘Here we go again.’

The trolls are bad enough, but the werewolves will be even more challenging due to their numbers.

So, thinking that this time they’ll surely request reserve forces, they hurriedly…

“Report just in from the right frontline. Situation resolved! I repeat, situation resolved!”

“…?”

Situation resolved? What nonsense is this now?

It was just moments ago that the bells rang signaling the start of the monsters’ attack.

Normally, the heat of battle should be felt from all directions as they clash.

Suddenly, situation resolved? Did the monsters run away? Or did they retreat?

Both are absolutely impossible. Especially considering the recent events.

“What foolishness! Go check again! How can this be possible?!”

“I’m relaying this because we’ve received the same report three times already.”

“Could it be the holy knights from the Order who just arrived?”

At one officer’s words, the others wear expressions that say, ‘Could that be it?’

The Order’s holy knight division is a major force on par with the imperial knights.

Though they haven’t fought monsters much, their skills are undoubtedly solid.

If they rushed to provide support, it might not be impossible.

However…

“That doesn’t make sense. I heard only a part of the holy knight division arrived, not all of them.”

Hearing this, they can’t help but nod in agreement.

It’s not like the entire holy knight division was mobilized.

How on earth could the situation have ended so quickly?

“Hello there. Are you the frontline officers?”

“Eh? Ah, yes, that’s right. But who…”

“The soldiers’ skills are decent, but overall they seem a bit scrawny. I think better diet management is needed. Protein… I mean, you should increase the meat rations.”

They’re taken aback by the sudden appearance of a young man making such remarks.

Who is he to suddenly talk about diet management?

“That’s not our department…”

“Yes, yes. I know. I’ll have to go speak to the legion commander about this. It pains me to see them like this, really.”

The young man clicks his tongue, turns around, and disappears in an instant.

As if he used some kind of magic, it all happened in the blink of an eye.

“…What was that just now?”

The officers mutter in confusion, looking at each other.

They learn about the identity of the young man who just passed by moments later.

The figure who reportedly swept through the monsters on both the left and right fronts and

The young man who suddenly appeared and disappeared just now had the exact same appearance.