Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Dragon versus Tiger! - (5)

As a soldier, he naturally knew about Witches. But, very few people actually witnessed Magic. With how rare the Magicians were, they were treated like mythological legends, a group to be feared.

「... I understand. As you said, Sir Felixus. But why are our morale low?」

Auguste's fist vibrates gently. He stopped himself from reaching for Felixus' collar anymore. And Cecilia held him down with her eyes.

Felixus deliberately spoke cynically to Auguste.

「I'm sorry, but everything that happened was the responsibility of Field Marshal of the Stonia army, Mr Auguste, wasn't it? No matter how this happens, the one who decides to fight is your country.」

「Ughh..」.

「Sir Felixus, do you know the Witch well?」

「Yes, as Lady Cecilia suggested, I have knowledge of Magicians. Coincidentally, I know a Witch with a strange personality.」

「So .. unfortunately, I really don't know anything about Magicians. If possible, can you share some information with us?」

Cecilia said as she bowed deeply, her blonde hair gently draped over her shoulders.

Auguste said annoyed.

「Cecilia Chief of Staff, you do not have to be too obedient.」

「Master, our strategy that should have resulted in us a total victory was easily destroyed by their Magic. With the entire army in danger of falling apart, we don't have to bother with such trivial details.」

Cecilia counsels Auguste and again asks Felixus for help.

「Lady Cecilia, please lift your head, I will gladly help you. Since it's this way, I won't hide any information about the Witch anymore.」

Felixus starts explaining—

「-I see, I understand now. To use the power of the gods, they must meet the required conditions and pay an adequate price.」

To summarize Felixus' words, there are three main points about Magicians.

First. Magicians used the Magic Circle in their left hand to use Magic.

Second one. Depending on the Magic power, time will be needed to prepare.

Thirdly. The source of Magic power is limited. Excessive use will lead to death, it is a double-edged sword.

Which still means that the Witch is still a big threat, but it is not impossible to deal with Cecilia's conclusion—.

「It's true. They had transcended the human realm, but they were not invincible. They will bleed when you cut them, and die if you hit a vital point. Other than the use of Magic, they were no different from normal humans. There's a way to fight them. 」

Felixus said and Cecilia smiled bitterly in her heart. What Felixus said made sense, but only because he was the strongest person in the Empire. Cecilia did not expect ordinary soldiers to use such tactics against Magicians.

Before the Magicians summoned the God apostles, he stood upright without fear—

(He definitely has experience fighting against Witches. And he's still alive. He probably has 『something』 that can rival Witches..).

With that conclusion, Cecilia turned to Auguste who was still visibly upset.

「My lord, we must retreat. We may be able to find countermeasures against the Witch after analyzing Sir Felixus' information. But we don't have time now. 」

Felixus was impressed by Cecilia's words. Instead, Auguste looked at Cecilia angrily with trembling shoulders.

「So we just ran away?」

He was forced into this war, but his pride as a warrior did not allow him to retreat— Auguste's angry face made this point very clear.

Cecilia nodded, well aware of Auguste's feelings.

「Unfortunately, the morale of our troops is fading. It is useless even if it exceeds their number two to one.」

「... I don't think the Empire will agree that we retreat.」

Auguste looked at Felixus angrily.

「We just need to get the Empire's recognition. We put almost all of our strength into this battle. If we are destroyed, then there is no future for the Duchy of Stonia, and we will disappear from the continent of Dubedirica someday. I don't think it's the Empire's wish at this point.」

It was just a rumor, but he heard that the Kingdom of Farnesse had reversed the state of war. If that was true, then the Duchy of Stonia was still a valuable shield for the Empire.

Judging by the situation, Cecilia looked at Felixus who was listening with her hands crossed.

「Sir Felixus, is it alright?」

Felixus scratched his cheek and said slowly.

「You think you are wrong.」

「I am only a Military Consultant, I am only in a position to give advice, and have no right to oppose any decision by the Stonia.」 Army

「Although you are the ones who triggered this war.」

Auguste said demeaningly.

「Aki don't deny that. By the way, you have to be quick if you want to retreat. If this drags on again, you cannot back down even if you want to. 」

「My Lord, as Sir Felixus said. Sacred Winged Legion is gaining momentum as we speak, please give the order to retreat.」

Facing Cecilia's desperate defense, Auguste finally loosened his fist and sighed deeply.

「-All units reverse.」

「Good! Deliver order at once!」

The Holy Winged Legion Basecamp

「Report. Red smoke rose from the Stonia basecamp, and the Stonia team gradually retreated.」

Heavily armored with a slender silhouette of — on the silver six-wheeled carriage, Lara observed the battle and stood up from her luxurious seat while listening to the report.

「Stonia army retreats, yes ..」

「It appears that the Magic of Lady Amelia and Sir Johann is effective.」

The woman beside the carriage lazily answered Lara's mutter. Beside him was a pure white horse standing quietly.

The woman who had light purple hair like the Holy Angel was Historia von Stampede. From his sleepy face, it might be hard to believe that he is the keeper of La Shaim Castle, the last door protector, 『Door of Twelve』.

(Gw is pretty sure there is a Gate of One, but this one uses Door instead of Gate)

She is Lara's confident and irreplaceable friend.

「Historia, don't be too relaxed. This is war.」

「Do not force me, humans cannot oppose their biological needs.」

Historia blinked her half-opened eyes and yawned. Lara could only take care of her temples and sigh at her relaxed demeanor.

「Yes pardon ... You are the first seat of the Twelve Winged Guards, you should be the guideline for the Sacred Guards.」

「I never asked for this.」

Historia sighed with both hands on her hips.

Lara's face started twitching.

「Fufu ... Historia, you have a problem with Holy Angel's judgment?」

「It's coming! Ahhh, come! Lara who really likes Holy Angel.」

Lara's ears heat up as Historia sneers. The Sacred Guards around them looked at Lara curiously, and she silenced them with a look.

「Everyone is here, pay attention to your words in public.」

「Yes yes, I'm very sorry— So, what should we do? Personally, I'm fine with letting them go, it's easier for me.」

Historia stretched her back as she watched the battle in the distance.

Lara grunts.

「Quite the bullshit, of course we'll catch up to them. They dare to step into the holy land of Mekia, and I will not forgive them even if they are Imperial puppets.」

「Sigh, I know Lara will say it.」

Historia looked at Lara and sighed.

「I told you to stop sighing.」

「Yes yes, understand.」

「Only one 'yes' is enough, Dual Sword Historia.」

「... How long are you going to call me by that embarrassing name?」

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...To Be Continue's...