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The Branded Female Fencer CH 74

Author:Hermit Category:urban Update time:2023-01-03 14:50:21

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Chapter 74

When Peaceful Times Cease To Exist : Attack On Church Of Arnelia, Part 2 — The Church In Tension

Translated by KaiesV

Edited by KaiesV

 

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At that time, at the Palace of Deep Green.

 

「N–No more…」

「What’s wrong, Jake You haven’t even finished 30 of these yet.」

 

Jake, who was being trained by Rafferty, was struck several times in the space of five minutes.

Rather than training, Jake felt that he was just being kept company by Rafferty to relieve his stress.

 

「Now then, stand up.

As soon as you came to this church, you shouted,『I’m going to be the strongest here!』You even brag that to the camp.

If you don’t do what you say you’re going to do, you’ll never be able to walk out on the street again, will you」

「Y–You don’t have to tell me!」

 

Jake, who had been lying down, rises quickly and comes toward him.

This simplicity is childlike, but Rafferty always has something to think about as he plays with him.

 

「(This child is good.

The simple reason of wanting to be strong gives him the will to fight.

How dazzling this boy is compared to me, who took up the sword out of obligation and became stronger as I was told to do…)」

 

And it has been several months since Rafferty began crossing swords with Jake, and Jake’s sword grows sharper by the day.

At first, it was just a child’s lesson, but once he was properly taught the knightly sword form, he quickly mastered it.

If he told him to strike out 500 times, he would strike out 1,000 times.

Jake was that kind of kid.

Even though he was holding back, sometimes even Rafferty would be surprised how deep he would go.

Jake’s sword strikes would precisely hit him in his gaps and breathing breaks.

This was a technique that would serve him well in all of his fights, and it was a quality that was hard to come by.

 

「(I wonder how many years it will take for him to compete with me on an equal footing.

Currently, the main positions in the Elite Guards are all occupied by members of the Lazaar family, but he will be there in the not-too-distant future.)」

 

Rafferty already has an eldest son, and I hope he grows up to be like him.

Rafferty was filled with a strange emotion when he thought that perhaps it was Jake who would be teaching his own children.

 

「(Fu, I already have an old man’s idea.

And I’m only 20 myself …Nhn)」

 

Rafferty suddenly notices that Jake has stopped his sword and is focusing his attention outside.

 

「What’s wrong, Jake」

「No… It’s strange out there.

Rafferty, haven’t you noticed」

「I told you to『-san』when addressing… That being said, what’s so strange out there」

 

As they both stopped their swords and searched outside for signs of life, they heard a flurry of soldiers running.

 

「I’m sorry to inform you that we have a problem!」

「What is it!」

「Unidentified enemies has entered the premises! Numerous casualties are already reported.」

「Then hold them off at the first gate.

How many enemies」

「That…」

「I’m here to report!」

 

The next soldier enters in a hurry.

 

「The enemy has already breached the first gate! The group is engaged with a company of senior knights in the territory of the Knight Order, but the flag is not in good condition.

Currently, the 2nd Battalion, Nove-sama and the 3rd Battalion, Brunel-sama’s team are preparing to go out.

Soon the Monks 2000 will finish their preparations!」

「Wait, are there that many enemies!」

「That’s…」

「Speak up!」

「There were five confirmed enemies! Three of them are children, two of the adults also appear to be women!」

「What the hell」

 

Here is where Rafferty’s complexion changes for the first time.

His face almost paled for a moment, but quickly tightened up.

 

「Alright.

But this is not necessarily a diversion.

In addition, have the 5th Battalion hasten preparations for the sortie.

As soon as we get our footing, I will take command, and 1st, 4th, and 7th will stand by in Type 1 sortie formation.

6th Battalion will stand by in Type 2 sortie formation as liaison personnel.

The Elite Guards should remain on alert at the Palace of the Deep Green.

Please give me a message.」

「Hah!」

「Call my brother afterwards.」

「That’s not necessary.」

 

Albert appears from deep within the Palace of Deep Green, already prepared for battle.

 

「Did you already know this」

「Even if you don’t like it when they get that out of control.

Rafferty, aren’t you slacking a bit that you haven’t noticed」

「…I apologize.」

「Well, fine, I leave the outside to you.

I will remain at the Palace of the Deep Green, but don’t let the enemy step in here, understood」

「I am pleased to do so.

By the way, where is Miliazar-sama」

「She haven’t returned yet.

I can’t let her see this fiasco.」

「You’re correct.

Well, I’ll be on my way, but please take care of Jake for me.」

 

Rafferty tried to ask Alberto for Jake, but the man himself shook his head.

 

「Even if Rafferty doesn’t give me his regards, I’ll take care of the little ones and keep them quiet.

Because they wouldn’t be anything but a liability yet.」

「Right, just be mature.

I’ll give you another lesson when it’s over.」

「Ohh, please… don’t get hurt, okay」

 

Jake thrusts his fist out quickly.

Rafferty doesn’t feel too bad about it, though, as he tries to pretend to be a man of his own in this kind of situation.

 

「This is a battle, so that’s hard to say… I promise you I’ll come back safe and sound.」

 

Rafferty, too, puts out his fist, and when he and Jake bump fists, he ducks down and out.

But Jake was frustrated that all he could do was to watch his back.

 

***

 

And further inside the Palace of the Deep Green, the private room of Miliazar.

Suddenly, a magic circle of transference magic floats in the center of it.

Then, Miliazar appears.

 

「I’m back, oof, what, no one is here …No, something is wrong.

Who’s there」

「Welcome back, Master.」

 

Soon after, Kuchinashi appeared without a sound in response to Miliazar’s voice.

Normally, she tries not to be noticed by Albert, and her footsteps and tone of voice do not seem to be that of a normal human being, but from her appearance, it seems that she is in a tense situation.

 

「What’s going on」

「Yes, we have an intruder.」

「Are some idiots on a binge That’s a bit of a daredevil thing to come storming into the Holy City of Arnelia.」

「I wish it could be that bad, but unfortunately, the first gate has been breached and the death toll has already exceeded 200.」

「Not the wounded, but the dead」

「Yes, there’s no mistaking it… Is there something wrong」

 

Another lady-in-waiting comes in to Kuchinashi.

She, too, is a member of the「Kuchinashi」but perhaps in a hurry, she quietly talks to Kuchinashi, without thanking Miliazar.

Hearing this report, Kuchinashi tightened her eyes even more.

 

「…Report.

After the first gate was breached, 300 senior knights and 200 monk soldiers who went out to respond were breached, resulting in many casualties and wounded.

The enemy is already approaching the second gate.」

「What… they’re too fast to do that.

Is our Order’s security too lax Or are our enemies that skilled」

「I guess it was the latter.

The first gate seems to have been destroyed by a single blow with great magic.

As planned, the battalion was preparing to launch a sortie while the company was stranded, but even that company was not able to strand the battalion.」

「But still, you know.

Have I been a little lax in their training lately So how many enemies are there」

「There were only 5 of them.」

「Haah!」

 

Miliazar couldn’t help but raise her voice in an unintentionally absurd manner.

It was a surprise even to her.

 

「Five of them have been picking fights with our church They’re nothing but suicidal people.」

「But we are actually being attacked.」

「Hmm.

It’s true that the way the Templar Knights respond is designed for an army.

They are not made for such a small number of people.

Considering that we are moving a large unit of an army, it is not surprising that they cannot handle it.

On the contrary, should we praise them」

「If only the enemy thought that far ahead.」

 

At that moment, the lady-in-waiting rushes in again and overhears Kuchinashi.

 

「This may not be the time to take things easy.

We have more enemies.」

「What kind of people are they this time」

「There are about 10 of them, all of which appear to be Archfiend-class monsters.」

「Hohohoh, they’re setting up from the other side, aren’t they Using the Archfiend as if they were their subordinate, perhaps the top brass have come out of the woodwork They have a lot of guts to fight me.

Kuchinashi, at worst, they may have to fight you as well.

Just be ready for anything.」

「At your will.」

「And watch out for those idiots watching from the sky.

If my intuition is correct, they are far more troublesome than those who are invading now.」

「…At your will.」

「Ah, it’s Pettanko! Welcome back~」

 

At that moment, Milche came trotting into the room.

The tense atmosphere suddenly relaxed.

 

「Ahh, if isn’t Milche.

I’m back.」

「Hey, hey, do you have souvenirs~」

「I’m sorry, not today.」

「Eh~ Boring~」

「I had to go to work… Instead, let’s sneak downtown tomorrow to buy some sweets.」

「Really~ Yay, as expected of Pettanko, so understanding~!」

「Would you please not make plans to skip work in front of your chaperone」

 

Kuchinashi huffed and sighed, and that’s when Jake came in with the other children.

 

「…Do you think they’ll get here」

「Maybe.

If the enemy is so inclined, they can come.

Worst case scenario, this place becomes a battlefield.」

「I know.

That’s why I brought everyone together.」

「You’re still the same intuitive brat… You are in charge of the children.

I will have them lead you to a safe place with our guest from the East, where you can hide.」

「Okay.」

 

Then one of the maids of honor leads them out.

Albert comes in at the wrong time.

 

「How’s it going out there」

「Rafferty was scheduled to take command of the battalion, but before he could get out, the enemy approached the gate.

Therefore, although the battalion was able to launch in time, the coordination was not as smooth as expected, and the 2nd and 3rd Battalions were fighting on their own judgment.

We are currently evenly matched with the demon army.

Since the 5th Corps will soon be launching, I think we will be able to develop an advantage there.

The second gate is guarded by Father and Rafferty.」

「Good grief… We are at war with just a few.

How do we deal with the public after this」

「It appears that a public relations person has already gone to the mayor.

I thought they were going to pass it off as a military exercise on short notice.」

「Alright, contact the departments to make sure we are on speaking terms.

The body was never seen by the public, was it」

「Fortunately.

I just don’t think there’s anything we can do about the broken gate… In that position, it would be visible from the outside.」

「Arrange to make it look like it is under renovation.

Don’t let the public worry unnecessarily.

Tell everyone that we’re going to get it all done in one tick or less.」

「At your will.」

「Where are the three baldies」

「Manadil-sama is on his way there.

He is probably at the second gate by now.

Dryd is currently preaching at the church and is preaching as he is, to show that he is not changing his usual appearance.

However, the information has been passed on, so if we call for a meeting, they will be here in less than 10 minutes.

Minard-sama is nowhere to be found.

Shall we look for him」

「As I might expect, leave Minard alone.

It works better if I let it work on its own than if I give it a command.

And, you know.

Worst case scenario, I’ll have to fight too.

Also, all the soldiers inside the Inner Palace of the Deep Green Palace should be gathered in plots 1-3, and there should be no soldiers in the courtyard and beyond.

If I have to fight, I can’t let them see me.

If the enemy should come this far, just pull them inside.」

「At your will.

Then I will serve as the final fortress in plot 1.」

「Please.

I hope the enemy can’t be breach here.」

「I’ll make an effort.」

 

Albert resolutely leaves the room.

Then Miliazar takes off her Sister’s clothes and changes into the clothes she uses for her own fighting.

Sleeveless fitted shirt and long pants with a little room.

The hem is tight at the ankle, making it easy to engage in combat.

Her hair is tied up in a single bun.

The hair ornament used to stop the hair is one of the mementos of her good man.

Of course, no one knows that.

 

「Fufu… I haven’t dressed this way since the Great War.

I’m a bad girl for getting my blood boiling at a time like this… Kukuh.」

 

She smiles wryly, shakes her fist a few times to confirm her readiness, and sits cross-legged in her office chair, arms folded, quietly waiting for her turn to speak.

The fearless attitude of Miliazar did not help but give the impression that she was looking forward to the moment when she would fight.

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