Chapter 40
Claude cast Support Magic on the entire knight order, and as a result, the Prominence Knights had arrived on the battlefield with terrifying speed.
“Claude’s Support Magic is formidable. I’m glad he’s on our side.”
“I’m glad I could be of service.”
“I’ll lead the main force and rendezvous with the unit likely commanding the subjugation. Claude, I’m counting on you to handle the areas they probably haven’t reached yet.”
“Understood. Kallion, let’s go.”
Claude pictured a map in his mind. Instantly figuring out the most efficient route to begin the subjugation, he spurred his horse onward.
Claude mercilessly annihilated any orcs they encountered en route with Fire Arrow, so Kallion and the others merely had to follow.
When they reached the target village, the villagers were at the entrance, struggling against the orcs.
The untrained villagers were caught in a chaotic melee, and since magic couldn’t be fired into the fray, Kallion’s unit launched an assault.
Kallion’s unit was well-trained; the orcs were felled one after another, and the rescue was a success.
“Thank you for rescuing us!”
The villagers came to express their gratitude.
“I will cast Healing Magic, so please gather the injured.”
After confirming that the injured had gathered, he cast Area Heal.
“Not only did you rescue us, but you’re also treating our injuries. We are deeply grateful.”
“This is simply our duty. We’ll be heading out to subjugate orcs in other areas, so please excuse us.”
The villagers were deeply grateful to the knights who had appeared so gallantly and departed like a whirlwind.
Fahrenheit, while fending off attacking orcs, headed towards the location where the subjugation headquarters was believed to be.
“Fahrenheit-sama. From the looks of things, the subjugation headquarters is in chaos and not functioning properly, it seems.”
“Commander Bannel. No complaining. We absolutely must reach them to quell this chaos.”
“I understand. Alright, you lot, get fired up!”
Claude’s Support Magic was still active, and the Prominence Knights fought like fierce war gods on a rampage.
Count Rimtech was commanding the subjugation headquarters, but due to the sheer number of orcs, the front lines had collapsed, information was muddled, and chaos reigned supreme.
Count Rimtech was no incompetent fool; he was desperately trying to regain control.
Just then, a messenger rushed in.
“Message! A relief force is heading this way!”
“This quickly? Whose forces are they?”
“It’s the Prominence Knights! The Prominence Knights are approaching with overwhelming force!”
At the arrival of this elite knight order, renowned as one of the finest in the kingdom, an atmosphere of relief spread through the subjugation headquarters.
Count Rimtech, who was in command, was no exception; it was the moment he saw a glimmer of hope that they would now be saved.