Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Heroes And Knights - (3)

"A-What's wrong?"

Her face that looked different than usual made Olivia a little nervous.

“As First Lieutenant Claudia said, Crimson Knights are tough, and it would be a burden too heavy for new members. We need a strategy to keep everyone alive."

Upon seeing Ashton's serious face, Olivia began to think. From what Ashton and Claudia said, the Crimson Knights did not give up easily. He looked at some of the new members, and found them trembling with pale faces.

"He was right, against them without setting up some sort of plan, new recruits would die."

“Ashton, any ideas?”

"Sorry ... I'm the one who brought it up, but I don't have a clue."

Ashton lowered his head in shame. He looked towards Claudia, who was just shaking her head in silence. None of them had good advice.

(It's hard. It would be fine if I was alone ... Hm? By himself? Right, himself!)

Olivia snapped her fingers. Ashton and Claudia looked at each other, and asked at the same time:

“Have you thought of a plan?”

"Major, please tell us."

The two of them approached, which shocked Olivia.

“E-Erm, I think we should let three people work together to fight one Crimson Knights. One will attack, one will defend, and the last will support. It will be a team. The new members should be able to handle it, and minimize our losses."

“Once... each soldier will focus on his own task. The recruits will be useful."

Ashton was impressed and nodded, while Claudia looked hesitant.

“Hmm? Claudia, is something wrong? I think that's a good idea. "

"No, nothing is wrong ... But even though they were Crimson Knights, ganged them somewhat ... As a knight who values honor, I'm afraid ..."

"It's a war, and the recruits aren't knights, are they?"

“Of course I know it... Ahhhh!”

Claudia's eyes reddened, and she scratched her head as she muttered something. Olivia reflexively withdraws from Claudia. Claudia was a bit scary now, so she decided to observe quietly.

- A few moments later.

“Let's do that.”

That sentence seemed to take everything Claudia said. His inner battle seems to be over. He was very attractive at the time.

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Hosmund regretted his hasty actions. It was true that he did not want the citizens to be caught in the flames of war, but he was also blinded by his ambitions. This was the result of his greed going to merit the war.

(Suf. Is this my punishment for my greed ..?)

In front of him was a gigantic man swinging a huge battle axe. The brave soldiers who challenged him were crushed by the weapon, splashing blood and veins everywhere. Hosmund even began to wonder if humans were really weak. Selim was right, they should have waited for the Autonomous Cavalry Regiment.

But Selim is gone. He has traveled to the underworld in his valiant attempt to protect Hosmund.

(But .. I can't let such a heinous act be left to it!)

When he saw the terrible state of his scouts, Hosmund's eyes turned red. When he realized it, he had ignored Selim's warning of restraint, and chose to attack the plains of Almheim.

- Unconsciously this is a trap from the enemy.

Hosmund attacked too deeply, and was besieged by the Crimson Knights. He immediately ordered his men to adopt the defensive formation, but the instructions were not delivered quickly due to the chaos.

As a result, the troops were helpless, and their retreat was cut off.

“Hey hey, are you really the Seventh Army that destroyed the Southern Empire army? You're too weak and I don't see any monster girls. "

“Unfortunately, the girl was placed in another unit. This Major General here will duel with you instead."

“Cih! Lamia was very sure, but the info was fake. No, the enemy is the Seventh Army, so they are not wrong… "

But the man only muttered to himself, and did not even think Hosmund was worth responding to.

“Hey, your opponent here is Major General, not good enough for you?”

“—Hmm? Sigh, I'm very dissatisfied, but you will take his place. I have to return the gift to Lady Rosenmarie. "

“Restore gift?”

Upon hearing Hosmund's question, the burly man laughed coldly, then placed two fingers on his neck.

“Because you are a Major General, then sing a good song for me.”

His expression changed as he swung his battle axe like the fangs of a savage beast. Hosmund defended with his sword, but his position fell apart due to his opponent's immense strength.

Hosmund changed his posture and tried to fend off his punch. However, the man adjusted his attack in response. He was not just someone who relied on violence.

In the end, Hosmund's sword was bent, and the battle axe slowly stuck on his shoulder.

"Gwahh—!"

"That's right! Sing away! I'm taking the time to honor your rankings! Let me hear a good song! ”

The man smiled sinisterly as he submerged the battle axe deeper. Hosmund bled a lot of blood from his shoulder, and his vision blurred. He felt his body being pulled to the ground, and he fell to his knees.

(This is the end.).

Because Hosmund was sure he was going to die, a storm suddenly struck, knocking out the man. The sudden change shocked Hosmund, and he forgot his pain. He could not say anything as a bell-like sound came from behind.

"Just at the right time."

The familiar voice made Hosmund turn around slowly, only to find a girl with an innocent smile— It was Olivia.

“M-Major Olivia ..... !?”

“Prepare square formation here. Do not let the enemy get close. "

““ “Ya Mdm !!” ””

The spirit of the soldiers rose after receiving Olivia's orders. Olivia nodded at them, and looked towards Hosmund.

"Almost. Ah, wrong, I'm glad you're okay!"

Olivia felt using the honorific was troublesome as she saluted the dumbfounded Hosmund. Hosmund smiled awkwardly, then said with his hands over the wound on his shoulder:

"This is a battlefield, and now is not the time to salute casually."

"So, huh? - No, is that okay? Otto's adjutant always told me that I should salute when I see a high-ranking officer?"

Olivia tilted her head into her heart as she slapped the stray arrow. He could not imagine Otto being wrong about manners, as he was the personification of military discipline.

“It.... will depend on the time and place. At least, respect is not required during battle. I heard you were weird, but I never thought it would be that way.. Ugh... ”.

Hosmund said with a bitter face. Otto and Hosmund, who's right? Olivia is very disturbed by this, and decides to ask Otto when he sees her again.

“Major General Hosmund, please step down now. Claudia and the others have secured the retreat route, leave this place to me."

Olivia called two nearby soldiers, and asked them to help Hosmund. If Hosmund died here, then the efforts of Olivia and the others who rushed here would be in vain.

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...To Be Continue's...