Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Strongest Chess Pieces - (3)

Ashton has seen this many times over the past few days.

The recruits looked like worshippers making offerings to the goddess Citresia. And this was because Olivia directly killed the One horned beast. This shows everyone that Olivia is not only a girl, but also very strong.

Guile even referred to Olivia as the "Valkyrie of Silver Hair", and respected her. His spirit affected the other recruits, and resulted in this situation. The spirit of the recruits was lifted to the roof as they lined up behind Olivia.

All this time, Ashton thought of Olivia's sword. He could not forget the sight of the black fog covering his blade. No matter how unfamiliar he is with guns, Ashton knows that Olivia's sword is abnormal.

"What's? You look dreamy. Are you hungry?"

Olivia then took out the bread from her bulging backpack. Ashton shook his head with a face that said "Respect the offerings of your devotees."

"I'm not hungry. Rather than that, can I ask you a question? "

"It's okay... But before that, that respectful attitude? Can you stop using it now? It feels complicated, I don't like it. "

"I can't."

Ashton refused without thinking twice.

"Muu - but why? You spoke casually with me in the dining hall earlier. "

Olivia was unhappy with Ashton's reply, and puffed her cheeks.

"I didn't know you were the boss at the time. So even though you asked me to change my way of speaking... "

"Hmm ~ soldiers really troublesome... That'sthat's true! Then, then I will make this matter as an order! Ashton is forbidden to use formal sentences when you talk to me! Ah, that also applies to everything, don't force yourself to use formal sentences with me."

Olivia thought of an idea and clapped her hands. The recruits were puzzled by the sudden order, and only Guile knelt upon hearing that, and said: "If it is the will of the valkyrie."

Even Olivia was shocked because she acted that far.

Ashton was grateful Olivia gave the order. It had not been long since his encounter with Olivia in the dining hall, so his current manner of speaking felt strange. Normally, he couldn't be so disrespectful to the superior, but it wouldn't be a problem with this order. Ashton tried to convince himself of it.

"I'm gonna do it. I'd like to ask, what is that black fog on your sword? I'm sure I didn't see it wrong. "

"Oh ~ you are curious about this sword. This is-"

"The platoon leader Olivia, this humble Guile has seen the fortress!"

Guile who was walking in front turned around and waved his hand loudly, cutting off Olivia's words.

"It looks like the fort was our target."

A soldier checked the map to make sure. In front of them was a stone fortress overgrown with vines. The distance was still a bit far, but the fort had been quite damaged, and it was obviously long abandoned.

"We finally arrived, yes. Okay, everybody, let's hurry! "

Olivia raised her fist high, and walked boldly towards the fortress.

(I didn't get my answer to his sword. Never mind.)

The recruits rush after Olivia.

Ashton also accelerated his pace.

"Wait on! Olivia! This is too rash! "

"Platoon Leader Olivia, this is no good! Please return!"

"Ahaha, it's okay. Let's go!"

Olivia ignores Ashton and Guile, and attacks towards the fortress. With no other choice, Ashton and the others followed while remaining vigilant of the surroundings.

It's in terrible shape.

Looking at the fortress up close, the damage was even more prominent. They could see the collapsed wall, and the one still standing would probably collapse with a little force. Is there any point in retaking such a fortress? Ashton began to doubt.

Guile peered at the entrance. Ashton agreed with his assessment. Olivia did not reply, and took the spear from a recruit, saying: "I borrowed this."

"Ehhh !?"

The recruit was shocked by his sudden action. Olivia ignored him, prepared a spear, and threw it away. The spear tore through the air and landed on the bushes.

A sound like a squashed toad resounded. Ashton and Guile looked at each other and said:

"... I heard something."

"I thought I heard something just now."

They nodded at each other, then crept towards the source of the voice with the other members. They pulled the bushes aside, and found a man on the ground, with blood and brains scattered everywhere. A spear was stuck to a tree nearby.

It is clear how the man died.

"Oh, right on target."

Olivia who came without them noticing cheered when she saw the corpse.

"O-Olivia, what's that... !?"

"Hmm ~ how should I say this. He followed us suspiciously for a while, and maybe a bandit? Or a sewer rat? "

Olivia laughed as the recruit looked on with a pale face. After exchanging a soundless glance, they strengthened their spears and prepared for battle. As Ashton and his friends watched their surroundings carefully, a man with a spear on his shoulder walked boldly from the shadow of the fortress. He was tall, had long hair, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle.

"Hmmp, I'm impressed because you feel a lot of his presence. Who did that?"

The man then examined the group with judging eyes. When his eyes fell on Olivia, he stopped moving and said:

"- It must be you. The atmosphere around you is completely different from the rest. Are you the female leader of this platoon? "

"Yes, I'm Olivia. It's nice to meet you."

Olivia waved her hand and greeted him casually. The man waved with a wry smile.

"Oh, thanks for your self-introduction, I'll remember. My name is Wulf-just to make sure, why are you here? "

Wulf flicked his finger, and a group of bandits appeared at the entrance of the fortress. Their number is about 40. They all smiled coldly while holding their weapons easily. It was clear from their faces that they did not hesitate to kill people. The recruits were the ones whose teeth were grinding in fear, while Olivia did not move at all.

"We're here to retake the fort. How else because this is our mission, but I still find it strange to take back something that has been thrown away."

"Haha, you're right, young lady. Then can I ask you to come back? It is difficult to care for the body. "

Wulf said while shrugging his shoulders. A bandit immediately nagged: "But we're the ones who have to clean it up." While the bandits were talking about the soldiers' trash ...

"Ehh? I'm not gonna take care of the body. Can I hand it over to all of you? "

Olivia said while looking at the recruits. They nodded in unison with pale faces. And of course Ashton and Guile did the same.

A smile disappeared from Wulf's face, and he asked with a sharp look:

"... Just a confirmation again, what do you mean by 'treating the body'?"

"I mean exactly as I said, what's wrong? You don't understand what I'm saying? "

Olivia's provocative words enraged the bandits, and the atmosphere became tense. Wulf stopped his men, and began to spin his spear. The sound of a spear cutting through the air could be heard, and the grass swayed with a spinning spear.

"You're really talking big, little lady. Or are you just mentally retarded? The people who said such things to me are all dead. "

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...To Be Continue's...