EX-SOLDIER: In Another World
Peaceful City before Storm - Part 6

The din of chaos has been going on since the night sky descended on Angelbarrow. The attack of the enemy army overwhelmed the knights and city guards with a sudden attack, especially since this was not what they anticipated.

Amidst all the chaos that had occurred in the fortress city, Sofia heard the roar she was afraid of. The voice was different and not as loud as before, but Sofia was sure the voice must have come from the man she had captured. Enough trouble has been caused by the enemy army and now he has to face the man again, and this time Sofia is convinced this man named Vincent, who is, will not give up without a fight like the first time they met.

Time passes like eternity. The cry of war, the sound of steel clashed with the cries and screams of despair that sounded throughout the city that sounded like a nightmare melody in the ears of all the citizens of the city. All because of war, all because of greed that was never satisfied with the ambition to conquer. A process towards destruction for the fortress city of Angelbarrow which is hailed as an impenetrable fortress city.

Despondent.

Things that all the townspeople are feeling right now. Piles of corpses were lying along the way, blood splattered everywhere with flames devouring everything, practically a shadow of hell living in the mortal world.

Will hope come to pass or will this be the end? Sofia doesn't know. But he wanted hope, and with it he prayed for the salvation of all.

'Oh God! Please help us get through all this.'

A prayer was said in his heart as he continued to fight against the enemy forces, trying to beat back and buy time for people who could not help but take shelter.

"DOWN!!"

A shout rang out from behind Sofia, she and her Order ducked in accordance with the shout, leaving the enemy a little confused by the sudden change of events.

A man named Vincent stands behind the line of his guards and knights with three witches from the Rose Order with him. Then a speck of hope appeared as he saw the man with his witches preparing to attack the enemy soldiers before them.

...RATAT!!! THE RATTAN!!! RATAT!!! RATATATATAT!!!...

The man's deadly weapon roared as loudly as possible, leaving the citizens and knights unprepared to shiver in fear. Enemy soldiers began to fall down one by one as Vincent pointed his guns at them, raising the morale of his desperate soldiers with powerful reinforcements.

.........

Vincent walks ahead of the knights, still pointing his weapon at the enemy with the witches following him from behind, some adventurers guard their backs from ambushes and archers are ready to take down enemies behind them.

Perfect coordination, even people who did not know him obeyed him without question, adding to the efficiency of the group as they continued to attack the enemy while saving their allies.

"WITCH! NOW!!"

With Vincent's orders, the witches behind him begin chanting spells and bombarding the enemy. Create panic in enemy ranks with unexpected attacks.

"GUARD! PULL BACK THOSE WHO CAN'T FIGHT! THE DEFENSIVE ADVENTURERS OF THE RETREATING PEOPLE!! ROSE ORDER FOLLOW ME WITH THE WITCHES!!"

Vincent gives the order as he continues firing at the enemy. Sofia on the other hand approaches Vincent while slashing at the enemy blocking his path.

"Thank you, stranger."

Sofia said as Vincent took out a K-400 grenade and threw it at the panicked crowd of enemies.

BAM!!

"Save that for later, more importantly focus on the enemy for now."

Reply Vincent without glancing towards Sofia. He's too busy to wreak havoc on the enemy forces.

"BACK OFF!!!"

Shouting an enemy while holding one of the knights, the sword aimed at the neck of the knight practically became a meat shield as the soldier retreated slowly.

"HOLD ON!!"

Sofia shouts, stopping the witches and archers as she sees more of her knights held hostage and made a living shield by the enemy.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"

Vincent yells at Sofia for stopping the attack.

"THEY'RE MY KNIGHTS!! I HAVE TO SAVE THEM!"

Sofia yells back, making Vincent distrustful and angry. Vincent grabbed onto Sofia's armor collar, with a sharp look and their faces were only one inch apart from each other.

"Listen to me you spoiled knight! What you did would be fatal to our side! That's because you proved that the hostages are worth it here and they'll take advantage of that gap and destroy us!"

"But they're my people!"

"Sacrifice must be made! Do you want the whole city to be destroyed by some of the people they've taken hostage?! Think that! They wouldn't have survived and ended up being killed if this city was destroyed!"

"But-"

"Open your eyes! It's war! It's not about playing like a hero who saves everyone! There is no glory here! here there are only categories, the strong survive and the weak die! That's war!"

"You have no right to order a noble like me!"

"I don't care if you're a noble or a commoner! There is no compassion or status that makes you superior here! There ain't! Listen to me, open your eyes, war is not what you think it is. You nobles will never know because you are too busy hiding behind your power by commanding the soldiers to die in order to satisfy your greed and claim the victory that the soldiers did above name all of you! but this is reality, open your eyes and if you are unable to face this, Run! Run like a coward while this city is destroyed!"

Vincent's words made Sofia speechless. All the glory and honor that Sofia had always thought of was destroyed. He was a noble, he wanted to save his people because it was his duty and responsibility as a true noble. But the reality was not the same as what Sofia thought. The reality that was so cruel and made the view change with what Vincent said along with everything he saw today, it was too much for him. Moreover, this was his first real and experience following the war.

"HARDEN YOUR HEART! ROUND YOUR RESOLVE! THIS IS THE REALITY OF WAR AND IT IS NOT ABOUT GLORY!! ATTACK!!"

Vincent shouts to raise the morale of the knights and adventurers on his side as he takes his grip off Sofia.

...RATATAT!!!...

Vincent shoots both the hostage and the soldier holding the knight, making both dead at once as an example that the hostage is worthless at the moment. Although reluctant, but Vincent's hands have shed a lot of blood and this must be done. It's all for one purpose, to survive and survive.

"WITCH! SHOOT IT!!"

With Vincent's orders, the witches begin to bombard the enemy's ranks.

The eyes of the knights were filled with anger and sadness. Angry at the dishonorable actions of the enemy forces and sad for those taken hostage because they could not save their comrades.