Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Battle of Iris - (9)

[Imperial Army, Main Basecamp]

Paris sighed, put the telescope in his hand and reported to Osborne: 'Symbre:

"Your Majesty, Full Metal Knights are facing a fire attack, and are completely in disarray."

"What did you say!? Fire attack in the midst of heavy rain !? "

"They may pour a lot of oil, and cover it with straw. Lieutenant General George has fallen for this trick. "

An unexpected report from Paris made Osborne groan. He already knew about the difficulties George faced against the fire arrows. That's why George saw this rain as a good opportunity to attack, and Osborne didn't stop his strong attack.

"But there's no way George didn't notice the enemy's trap..."

"No... I think Lieutenant General George stormed even though he knew there was a trap."

"What's!? He purposely set himself up? "

George wasn't stupid enough to jump into a trap on purpose. Seeing Osborne confused, Paris sighed and said:

"He probably felt the Royal Army's trap had no effect whatsoever."

Very likely, Osborne thought. George had absolute confidence in his Full Metal Knights. It was not strange for someone like him to emphasize power over anything else.

"... Should we order them to retreat?"

"Yes. But under chaotic circumstances, the command may not be delivered correctly "

At this moment, a soldier barged in frantically.

"What's going on?"

"Unit m-enemies have appeared behind us! They're raiding our basecamp! "

- to rewind time a little.

"Lieutenant Two Olivia, looks like the enemy detected us."

Claudia said while riding her horse. In front of him was the rearguard of the enemy basecamp frantically taking a defensive position.

"Looks like. But it's too late. "

Olivia drew her sword with a smile, and spurred her warhorse. He decapitated the enemy head cleanly, then sent out another Imperial Army quickly. A black fog slowly shot out from his black sword.

The soldiers of the detachment unit that saw Olivia fighting for the first time were all jolted due to her overwhelming strength and the slaughter she was carrying out. Claudia is the same. He read the previous report, but the impact of witnessing it live was very different. Olivia's terrifying strength made Claudia's heart pound.

But there's no point thinking about it. Claudia keeps the enemy in her way, and rushes to Olivia's side.

"More of Two Olivia! Please don't attack yourself so suddenly! "

"Ahaha, sorry. They were full of gaps, and I acted before I realized it ~ "

Olivia stuck out her tongue, and at this moment, a rider approached them.

"Commander Olivia, another group of enemies is coming!"

In the direction designated by the rider, a division of 2,000 infantry was gathering to attack their wings. Claudia made a quick decision and said:

"Clean Two Olivia, please continue your attack to the enemy base camp! I'll hold them! "

"Are you okay?"

"Please leave it to me. We will join in the enemy basecamp later - Third and Fourth Company, follow me !! "

"" "Yes Mdm !!" ""

Claudia turned around and led 1,000 cavalry towards the enemy infantry. Olivia watches them leave, then announces calmly to the soldiers of the detachment unit: the:

"Alright, don't lose to Claudia, and hurry to the enemy headquarters - oh, we must kill all the enemies here first."

With Olivia's encouragement, the morale of the detachment unit surges, and their attacks become stronger. As the sword lit up, blood spurted into the air like snowflakes. The Imperial Soldiers began to whisper as they watched in fear:

"Hey, is that the monster girl mentioned by the army who went crazy? He was holding a black sword. "

As he said that, anxiety spread like ripples among the soldiers, and fear slowly gripped the entire unit. Before the terror flooded the troops, the rearguard commander, Major Brando, roared:

"What's so scary about him !? How could the Imperial army lose courage because of a girl !? Look at me, I'll slam it! "

Brando turned the spear over his head, as he approached Olivia, then thrust it right into his face. Olivia retaliates the attack with ease, and only the lower half of Brando's body with spilled entrails remains on his horse.

"Hieee- !! Monster ahhhh !! "

"Humans are aggressive and ruthless creatures, Z."

Imperial Army, Main Basecamp

The attack came from nowhere.

This unexpected development slightly shook Osborne. But, he did not let it be seen, and ordered Paris to gather more information.

After gathering information - her enemy was a terrible girl, and she massacred the rearguard commander.

"Your Majesty, is it possible..."

Paris showed a bitter face.

"You're probably right, she should have been the girl who killed Samuel. What a surprise."

"I'm sorry, it wouldn't be like this if I focused more on gathering intel."

Paris said with his head bowed, and Osborne just waved. It was Osborne's fault for not prioritizing the investigation into the girl. Deep down, he thought Samuel's murder was just a trivial matter, and thought the whole matter of the monstrous girl was ridiculous.

That's why Osborne doesn't blame Paris.

"Don't panic. The men might call him a monster, but- "

Before Osborne could finish, a soldier barged in while shouting. Paris furrowed his brows, and shouted with a deadly gaze:

"This time what !!"

"M-Monster-h !!"

The soldier will never complete his sentence for his indecency. A black sword pierced through his chest, and was pulled out slowly while the soldier's eyeballs were pointed upwards and blood came out of his mouth. When the sword was completely drawn, the soldier fell to the ground with a "pomf".

Behind the soldier was a silver-haired girl covered in blood.

"Who's there!?"

Paris roars. He knew he was the enemy, but could not resist asking.

"Hmm? My name is Olivia ~. By the way, who's the commander? Oh, hiding it was a waste, I already knew he was here. "

Olivia leaned her sword on her shoulder, and observed the tent leisurely. The next moment, the four guards surrounded Olivia with raised swords. Olivia was spinning as if she was dancing and there was a flash of light. The four guards stopped moving with swords above their heads, as if they had been petrified.

It all happened in the blink of an eye.

The upper half of their bodies slid horizontally, and fell to the ground, leaving the lower half still standing. Blood spurted out at that very instant, and their organs came out. The stinging smell of blood filled the entire place. Osborne could do nothing but gasp at this terrifying sight.

Olivia glanced at the dead guard, and tilted her head.

"Hmm ~ they look tough, but not much-Oh! Is the old grandfather commander like Lieutenant General Paul? "

Olivia then turned to Osborne with a faint smile.

"-Your Majesty, you must leave now. It's hard to believe, but this girl is really a monster. I can't give you much time. "

With that, Paris pulled out the two short swords on her waist, rushed towards Olivia and slashed her neck.

"... Parisian... I'm sorry, but I can't grant your request."

Osborne gently stroked the head of Paris that had rolled over, and closed his eyes. He then confronts Olivia and declares with dignity:

"I'm the commander of the Southern War Theater, Osborne von Gralvine!"

The Royal Army Main Base Camp

"Your Majesty, the First Army has suppressed the enemy with a fire trap."

"I was shocked when they were placed in the Stork Wing formation, but to think they used such a cruel scheme ..."

If Full Metal Knights were to escape from the sea of fire, they would have to face the elite forces of the Royal Army. Their only option was to be burned alive, or stabbed with a spear. The wings have finished their siege, and are tightening it now.

Paul and Otto observed the battle in the centerline with their telescopes.

"I was worried when it started raining, but my worries were unfounded."

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...To Be Continue's...