"Huh~huh..." Griffith hid behind the round iron shield and tried his best to adjust his breathing.
In front of him, a green-skinned orc as strong as an iron tower was naked to the waist, holding a war hammer, and staring at him with red eyes.
The pure-blooded orc squad leader... I didn't expect it to be so difficult.
On the battlefield filled with ashes and ruins, three armored cavalry lay on the ground groaning.
Ten minutes ago, Griffith's team encountered a group of enemies in a melee. Although they quickly killed all the orc warriors with their spears and heavy armor, they were defeated by the orc warriors who led the team.
Krista and the other two armored cavalrymen were injured and fell to the ground. Griffith, the only one still standing, was twenty steps away from the orcs, and the battle was about to break out.
Orcs are higher-ranking and stronger creatures than half-orcs. Although they are few in number, they are very dangerous. Griffith needs to face this powerful enemy and his weapons alone. He glanced at the broken shield of another armored cavalryman on the ground, convinced that the armor could not stop the horrific damage.
My strength cannot resist that heavy hammer... Griffith looked at the powerful enemy in front of him, his brain working rapidly.
"Ouch!" the orc roared and rushed towards the iron-clad enemy. Griffith also moved forward quickly, throwing the heavy shield towards the opponent.
"Bang!" The rotating shield was knocked away by the heavy hammer. The orc warrior raised the terrifying weapon again with unimaginable agility and smashed it down on the trainee knight's head.
Griffith knelt down, leaned back as far as he could, and used the inertia of the charge to slide forward, barely avoiding the whirling war hammer, and raised his long sword to strike.
"Ouch!" The orc let out an unexpected scream. The sharp blade slashed through his lower body, lifting up a large mass of flesh and blood. The severely wounded orc fell to his knees with a plop.
This is the ultimate move I have reserved for the bottom of the box... Griffith quickly stood up, flipped his wrist, put the sharp blade against the strong orc's shoulder, and stabbed down hard.
…
"Level 3 Captain Griffith Blanton, in recognition of your extraordinary courage and outstanding performance, you are promoted to Level 2 Captain." The familiar commander walked up to the trainee knight and opened a small box. "In addition, you are awarded the Iron Eagle."
"Griffith! Griffith! Griffith!"
Hundreds of armored cavalry beat their breastplates together.
The flag captain put the medal on the trainee knight's collar and patted him on the shoulder. Griffith was immediately filled with a huge sense of honor. Even if he was asked to charge a thousand enemies alone now, he would carry out the order without hesitation.
"Celebrate! Warriors!" the flag captain raised his arms and shouted, "After today's battle, we have cleared the obstacles to Anata, and victory is right in front of us!"
"Hurrah!" hundreds of warriors cheered in unison.
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"Griffith," the petite Christa was bandaged and leaning on a big stone outside the military doctor's tent to rest. Her leg was injured in today's battle. Although it has been treated by divine magic, in order to better recover. , the medical officer still suggested that she wear a plaster for a period of time. She smiled and waved to her companion, "Thanks to you today."
"How are your legs?"
"It's not good. I need to rest more." Krista pointed to the campfire in the distance. "Can you find me a cane? A spear will do, too. I don't want to miss tonight's feast."
"Well, I'm sorry," Griffith leaned down, took the novice nun into his arms and walked towards the celebration banquet, "You are so light! You need to eat more."
"Quick, put me down! Someone will see me!" Krista's face flushed nervously, and she lightly punched the trainee knight's breastplate.
"I'm just sending you to Valkyrie. Even if someone sees you, it doesn't matter." Griffith tilted his head slightly and said with a smile. "Even if you are seen, it's just Golona and the others who are here to beat you." I’ll give you a break~ I won’t cause any trouble to you.”
The trainee knight held the girl in his arms, and the two walked through the empty camping area and walked towards the noisy firelight in the distance.
"Hey~ Griffith," Krista curled up in her strong arms like a kitten adapting to a new home, "When our service period is over, what do you want to do?"
"Well, well, we'll have each of us fill out a volunteer form at that time."
"Say it quickly!"
"I should go to Bayerland. Report to the Larmore family and apply to study in the Army Command Section." Griffith adjusted his posture and lifted the girl in his arms so that she could rest on his shoulders. , "After becoming an officer, my salary will be much higher~"
"Oh... then we..." Krista thought he had finished speaking, and was about to express her thoughts that she had buried for a long time when her weak and almost inaudible words were interrupted by Griffith.
"If I become a staff officer, there is a high probability that I can stay in the capital and work," Griffith fantasized to himself. "I want to buy a house by the strait. During dinner, I can see the sea and hear the sound of the waves. At night, the whole Every starry sky belongs to you."
"Then you must buy it in the Emir District!" Krista cheered happily.
"Why there?"
"There is a hillside facing the strait. It is not very remote but the price is definitely not expensive!" Krista looked at the trainee knight with sparkling blue eyes, "And it is not far from the Holy Light Chapel where I want to go. "
"That's good!" Griffith said with a longing look on his face, "I will hide the door key under the peach tree at the door, and you can come whenever you want after your duties are completed."
"Hahahaha! Who said I would come in through the front door!"
Under the quiet starry sky, the two laughed happily together.
"Hey~ Griffith," Christa crossed her arms in front of her chest, as if her heart would jump out of her chest if she didn't do this, "There's something..."
"Tell me, today is a day of victory. I also got a promotion and a salary increase. I can agree to your request that is not excessive."
"Really? Then I said it! The name Griffith always feels a bit sinister."
"I quite like it."
"Can I call you Guffy?" Krista asked using all her courage.
"Hoho, of course, why not?" Griffith nodded, "Valkyrie and the others sometimes call me that, don't you know?"
"What!!? Them! Who are they? Why are they plural? How could this be possible!" Krista tightened her grip on the hammer at her waist, looking as if she was going to rush into the banquet far away with all her strength.
"You've been beaten first~" The trainee knight stared at the hammer that would be used to smash someone's head. "You can change your request."
Laughter and noise came from the front. After turning through a forest, the two of them will join in the celebration of victory.
"Wait a minute!" Krista had no time to hesitate. She put her arms around the trainee knight's neck and stood up.
"Huh? Chrissy..."
The trainee knight's words were blocked in his mouth.
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A powerful wave of malice suddenly surged into his consciousness, and the beautiful memories turned into mist. The scenes that were clear just now seemed to have disappeared in front of me. When Griffith came to his senses, he found himself standing in the living room with a sword in his hand.
remember? What a clear memory! Every detail seems to be happening before your eyes. Since that day, everything about Krista has only brought heartache that is tearing her apart, and has long been deliberately buried in the dust of memory.
Is this mansion reading our minds? Griffith gently touched his lips with his fingers, shook his head vigorously, turned and looked aside.
Sonia stood blankly in the center of the room as if petrified, and woke up almost at the same time.
"How amazing~" Sonia rubbed her forehead with a look of aftertaste, "Are these all real memories? I didn't remember anything before."
"Are you okay?" Griffith was alert. The atmosphere echoing in this old house was particularly vivid just now, making him feel as if someone else was present.
"I'm fine, but someone has entered this old house, and his malicious intentions are extremely clear." Sonia raised her head, "Everyone may be in danger. We must gather together quickly."
"Follow me," Griffith pointed to the stairs on one side, "We will meet up with Miss Fiona first, and then Isius."
The two left the room and found Fiona and her trainee knight Lana not far away.
Fiona asked hurriedly: "Did you feel it? Just now, a clear will that does not belong to any of us broke into this place."
For today's event, Lana and Griffith were both fully armed. They looked at each other and covered their master's movement in the direction of Isius one after another.
In order to achieve good magical effects, Isius and Murat selected the room on the other side of the corridor for the ceremony. Before Griffith could get there, everyone heard the clear sounds of fighting and roaring.
"Boom!" Trainee Knight Murat directly opened a door and jumped out. The thin Viscount Isius was held in his arms and fainted.
"Get ready to fight!" Lana roared angrily, swung his sword and pounced on Griffith without waiting for discussion.
Their enemy is an ugly toad-like man. His skin was as gray as death, his eyes were bulging, and his huge tongue couldn't fit in his mouth, and saliva kept dripping out.
Sonia was startled and stepped back together with Fiona.
"Don't get too far away from us," Griffith said while glancing at the two girls who were retreating.
Rana, who was also holding a sword in his hand, shouted: "Who are you? Why are you attacking us!"
"Why? Why!" The toad-like man rolled his bulging eyeballs strangely, looking at the three Shutorals blocking him in front of him. "I am the executive captain of the Cook gang, Jaros. I heard that there are several A young and beautiful aristocratic young lady came here to play, and I just wanted to catch them and sell them, Jie Jie Jie Jie! The blonde aristocratic beauty can be sold for a good price!"
"Is he just a cheap human trafficker? Is the strange aura he felt in the hallucination just now his?" Murat had already sent the fainted Isius to the back, turned around again and stood in the front row, "Hey! Jailos, here Isn’t it your sewer that you won’t surrender after seeing our swords?”
"It's just three guards!" Jaros leaned down and slowly moved his limbs on the ground, looking at the three trainee knights in front of him. "You must not know Lord Jaros's powers yet!"
"What kind of power? Magic?" Lana asked in a low voice, "If that's the case, the three of us can completely suppress it. We must not hurt Miss Fiona and the others."
Sonia had just supported the fainted Isius and leaned against the corner. When she heard the conversation between the weirdo and the trainee knight, she hurriedly shouted, "Be careful! Superpowers are not magic!"
Not magic? Is it some kind of unique ability of extraordinary people? Griffith had never encountered special abilities other than magic on the battlefield before. For warriors like them, using ability users with complicated conditions and unable to cooperate with the army is just a matter of one poke with a lance. If the problem cannot be solved with one poke, then just poke it again.
The three trainee knights were at a loss for a moment. They have not had the experience of encountering special abilities in an environment that is similar to a fight.
"Take the move! Lord Jaros's ability!" The toad-like Jaros suddenly opened his mouth, and a large ball of white viscous liquid splashed out towards the three Shutorals.
What is this!
Behind Griffith and others is their master, so they cannot dodge at all. They can only use their long swords and arm guards to block the flying liquid at the first time.
This viscous liquid solidifies quickly in the air and becomes as solid as rock in an instant. Griffith and the others were caught off guard, and their hands were immediately unable to move.
"You've been hit! It's not over yet!" Jaros continued to spit out large mouthfuls of mucus and held the feet of the three trainee knights in place.
Griffith was shocked!
This was the first time he had seen this extraordinary ability, which was not magic and was not affected by blood, being so convenient and efficient.
The three of them were like insects sealed in wax, unable to break free from the solid, dry liquid no matter how hard they struggled.
"Humph, how about it? You have no power to fight back in front of me, Jaros!" Jaros came to the three people who were fixed, looked at his work, and then turned his bulging eyes in the direction of Sonia, "These two I will take this beautiful lady away~ She is really a top beauty!”
Sonia and Fiona took a step back together.
"Fiona, run!" Lana, who was so ashamed, shouted, and his thunderous voice almost shook Griffith's ears. "Run out and ask for help outside!"
Fiona turned quickly and rushed towards the door. Before she could get there, a large ball of white slime sprayed over and blocked the door bolt.
"You can't run away," Jaros walked forward with a lewd smile and looked at Sonia who was standing there. "Eh? Miss, aren't you going to run away? Are you too frightened to move your legs? I can help. You rub it.”
Griffith struggled in the solidified slime like stone. Today's experience really made him extremely ashamed. He didn't expect to overturn his car in such a fight. Now he couldn't move his hands or feet, and could only watch Jaros walking towards Sonia.
Jeros looked up and down at the little beauty in front of him with lustful eyes, seeming to be very proud of himself for getting this good job.
"I'm thinking?" Sonia suddenly tilted her head, "You shouldn't be able to unfreeze this kind of liquid at will, right?"
"That's natural. It takes at least half an hour for Jaros's mucus to dissolve," Jaros replied nonchalantly, "But what's the use of asking these questions? Do you want to try to see Lord Jaros's white liquid sprayed on your body?" Feeling? Jie Jie Jie."
"This puts me at ease." Sonia shook her long blond hair and looked at Jaros with a hint of disgust in her blue eyes. "If your plan is to kidnap me, then use this thing to control me. Action would be inappropriate.”
"So what..." Jaros said as he reached out to the girl. At this moment, Sonia suddenly came to his side, quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him forward.
Jaros immediately lost his center of gravity, and before he could react, Sonia grabbed his arm and lifted it up. The short Jaros staggered, and before he could regain his balance, his arm was already turned backwards.
"Bang!" Jaros felt like the world was spinning, and when he opened his eyes, he had been thrown to the ground. He immediately rolled over like a dead fish. Although Sonia's delicate arms could not control Jaros's struggle, she immediately raised her knees and pressed against his abdomen.
"Uh!" Jaros was stunned by the impact. He opened his mouth and spat out a ball of mucus, which hit Sonia's right hand and quickly condensed into a large ball.
"Haha! You scared me, but what can you do!" Jaros looked sarcastically at the noble girl who was half kneeling on him, "I will..."
Jaros' words were stuck in his throat.
Sonia waved the rapidly solidifying slime with curiosity on her face. Her entire right hand had become like a white sledgehammer.
"It's pretty heavy~" Sonia raised her right hand and punched Jaros in the face.
"Bah!"
