There were still a few hours left before the scheduled departure. In the Duke's mansion, the members of the expedition team began to gather together one after another.
Some chatted with each other, and some sparred with each other.
And among them there is a kobold that is of concern.
His whole body is covered with copper-colored body hair, and he has a mohawk-style hairstyle on his head. His sharp eyes and full mouth of fangs are very conspicuous, forming an incredible and unusually harmonious face.
He is only about 2 meters tall, and his muscles and bones are bulging to support his leather clothes. He is full of the feeling of savagery and civilization competing with each other and then reconciling with each other.
And on the steel shoulder pads he wore, Hexin's Chamber of Commerce emblem was depicted.
"What's wrong? Are you staring at us?"
Sensing that he was being watched, the kobold came over with heavy steps and shouted at Natsuki Subaru: "I am also a member of the subjugation team, please take care of me!"
With the momentum of blowing away the crisp morning air, the huge volume was released in the narrow corridor.
This is not something Yinjiao can bear.
"We heard about it from Miss! Isn't this guy the hero of today's whale hunt?!"
"The sound was too loud! Didn't those big eyes notice my reaction?!"
Driven by the bold voice that seemed to be swept by a strong wind, Natsuki Subaru's answering voice naturally turned into a roar.
This business name has a Kalalaki-accented orc, does that mean it is Anastasia's Iron Fang?
"What? The voice is so low, I can't hear what is being said at all!"
"It's your voice that's too loud! What did you eat to grow so big? By the way, what race are you?"
"You can tell just by looking at it, it's obviously a kobold!"
Kobold?
Natsuki Subaru was dumbfounded.
According to his understanding, shouldn't the kobold be a little person with orc ears like Phyllis? Although the dog head is consistent with walking upright on two legs, the physical difference between it and imagination is too big!
"Our name is Ricardo, and the little brother over there is taking care of me."
"My name is Xiao Lin, please take care of me, Ricardo."
A big, downy hand and a smooth, white hand were clasped together heavily.
"Brother's strength is pretty good."
"The same to you."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
However, it is indeed easy for people to misunderstand the other party.
Whether it is the name Kobold or Ricardo, taken alone, they are existences that people cannot ignore, but when combined together, they feel awkward no matter how you look at them.
"Why, Xiao Linyou seems to have something to say to me."
"Actually, I also know a man named Ricardo, but unlike you who conquered whales, he was a dragon slayer."
"...Hey, hey, are you kidding? It's better not to say this in front of others."
Ricardo's voice dropped sharply.
Although he seemed to be speaking in a low voice, his loud voice still sounded no different from an ordinary person's voice, and he could still tell that he was a little nervous from his movements.
This is the pro-dragon kingdom.
No matter what it is, it is related to dragons, and even the candidates for king selection are chosen by dragons. If you talk carelessly about dragon slayers here, you will really be treated as a heretic and sentenced to death.
"It is precisely because I know you are a Kalalaki that I dare to say this."
"Really or not, that's bold enough."
The kobold patted its head and laughed heartily. Its wide open mouth and sharp fangs were enough to scare children.
Even though he looks like this, he is the most trusted leader of Iron Fang.
He was quickly called away by other group members.
As time passed, it was soon time to set off.
Kursch put on his armor and stood at the front of the army, followed by the Iron Fang mercenary group, and then Subaru Natsuki, Kobayashi and others.
"Hey, does Kursch want to join the war too?"
Natsuki Subaru was a little surprised when he looked at the heroic women mobilizing in front of him.
The opponent is a candidate for the king's election, just like Anastasia only sends troops, so he should sit in the rear.
After all, the leader of the camp can't appear on the front line and endure danger.
"I've asked this question too." Phyllis who was with him said helplessly: "Kursch-sama said she would just stay in the room and sit on the chair waiting for the news. This kind of thing is not her style, so she refused. .”
"Uh...very her style."
I can already picture in my mind the girl's masculine figure with her chest puffed out as a matter of course.
"Speaking of which, is there one person missing, Xiao Lin? Isn't that guy not coming?"
The triangular-eyed boy looked down with a little anger.
Kursch and Anastasia made a lot of preparations to attack the White Whale, but the other candidate for the King's Choice who promised to help only sent two people, and no one has been seen until they are about to set off. , naturally feeling unhappy.
Thinking of the other party's unreasonable willfulness, Xiao Lin rubbed his brows and whispered: "To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if she was waiting on the battlefield early."
"Although I'm very unhappy, I can't find any reason to refute it."
Natsuki Subaru unknowingly borrowed people's famous quotes to express his dissatisfaction.
"Forget it, I didn't expect her to come anyway. Just in time, I'll have an excuse to humiliate her when I get back."
"Humph, don't lose the courage when the time comes. After all, you are a coward."
"Who said I'm a coward...!"
Natsuki Subaru, who seemed to have been stabbed in the foot, became angry and turned his head to retort loudly, but when he saw the beautiful but ruthless girl behind him, he swallowed the next words.
If he can still enjoy his mouth behind his back, he really doesn't have the guts to do it in front of me!
This crazy bitch is quite dangerous and can be tricked if you don't pay attention, so it's better to stay away.
"Who said I was a coward? If you hadn't come, I would have ridiculed you!"
The words he spoke were very imposing, but his body moved behind Xiao Lin honestly.
"Ah."
The arrogant girl smiled contemptuously.
Then he took a deep look at Xiao Lin, and then walked towards a bright red dragon carriage decorated with jewelry and luxurious sculptures that was more luxurious than all the dragon carriages present.
"Hey, hey, is she going on a military expedition or on an outing?"
Natsuki Subaru's complaints expressed the doubts in the hearts of everyone present.
At this time, Al came over and said apologetically: "Sorry, my princess always puts on airs every time she travels, saying she wants to show off her class, although in the end it's me who gets in trouble."
"You've worked really hard."
Phyllis stood on tiptoes and tapped him on the shoulder.
When Al wanted to take the opportunity to vent his bitterness, the arrogant girl opened the curtain of the dragon carriage and shouted: "Al, what are you still dawdling about? Come back quickly!"
"Come right away!... It's really a headache, Princess. Sorry, I'll go first."
Al, who had not had time to speak, returned to the carriage with a helpless expression.
Natsuki Subaru looked at them and said, "Does that woman want to go too? I think it's better to stay behind like Anastasia to avoid getting hurt."
Unlike Kurtio, who wore a military uniform and looked heroic, giving off a military look, Priscilla, who wore gold and silver, looked more like an aristocratic lady from a nouveau riche family.
It's okay for the former to go to the battlefield, but isn't the latter a bit forced?
"Don't underestimate Priscilla-sama. Although I just heard about it, that lady is very powerful, maybe even stronger than Cursio-sama."
It was Phyllis who answered him.
Although there was a bit of reluctance in his tone, the rumors seemed to have been confirmed.
"real or fake?!"
Natsuki Subaru's eyes widened.
Having had a simulated battle with Kurxiu, he naturally knew the opponent's strength.
However, now it is said that the arrogant girl is on par with her, which is somewhat unbelievable.
However, Xiao Lin knew that Priscilla could completely defeat Kurxiu.
The arrogant girl who owns one of the ten most famous swords - the Yang Sword, her strength should not be underestimated.
the other side.
Al sat in front of the dragon carriage and acted as the driver. While holding the reins, he turned his back to the carriage and asked: "Princess, why do you want to go with us? Is it because you are bored and want to find something interesting?"
"Can't you?"
"It's not that I can't do it, I'm just a little curious."
"Al, have you been talking too much lately? Don't become boring like everyone else, otherwise I will have to lose you."
The arrogant girl's words were full of threats.
But Al, who knew his princess's temperament, didn't care, but chose to keep his mouth shut in order not to offend the other party.
Because soon Priscilla will explain herself.
"I just find it interesting."
"interesting?"
"Don't you find it interesting for a man who has defeated me twice? You must know that the world revolves around me, and nothing can harm me, so losing is definitely the best result for me. So Say, do you understand?"
"Oh, so there is such an explanation. But Princess, isn't this really the excuse you made for losing?"
"Shut up! I wouldn't do such a shameless thing!"
The arrogant girl's denial tone was slightly anxious and angry, and Al also heard a little confusion from it.
Are you really doubting yourself?
As it happens, Kursch's mobilization is coming to an end.
"Send an end to the poor monster that has lost its master but can still only continue to give endless orders! Go out into battle! The location is Falius Street, the big tree of Felugel!"
"Oh oh oh!" xN
The echoing sounds overlapped each other, creating the illusion that the ground was shaken by the sound of footsteps.
Everyone was infected by the enthusiasm and fighting spirit that surged up.
Amid the cheers, Kurxiu pulled out his sword and raised it to the sky, shouting: "Tonight, we will defeat the white whale with our own hands!!!"
White Whale Crusade.
For Natsuki Subaru, the biggest battle since he was summoned to another world now begins.
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The crusade team led by Cursch was about 220 people, as well as the 50 people sent to carry supplies at the decisive battle site, plus the 30 people from the Iron Fang mercenary group, a total of 300 people.
One can imagine what a fierce battle this would be.
The opponent is a magical beast of fog that has been wandering on the mainland for four hundred years. Can only three hundred people really defeat it?
The results are unknown.
But Natsuki Subaru's body had begun to tremble slightly.
There is excitement, tension, and fear.
Because he will be a crucial presence in the White Whale crusade later.
- Serve as bait.
The witch's breath has a fatal attraction to monsters.
He knew this clearly from the previous times he was chased by beluga whales, so he volunteered to be the bait.
Originally, Kursch didn't agree, but Natsuki Subaru couldn't stand it and insisted.
In order not to dampen her determination, and because her scent did have the ability to attract monsters, after adding the protection of the wind to distinguish the true from the false, the Duchess still agreed to this embarrassing request.
Suddenly, Ricardo, who was riding next to the dragon carriage where he was, asked with a smile: "What's the matter? You look determined?"
"Ah, it's a little late, but I have made a good decision. I am very capable of making up my mind, right? No matter what, I will never give up on the future even if I die!"
Natsuki Subaru twisted the corner of his mouth and spoke boldly.
But no matter how you look at it, it seems like you are cheering for someone to be brave and go to the execution ground.
Xiao Lin, who was riding in the same carriage with him, patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't be afraid, don't you still have me? If you are in danger, I will save you instantly."
"Xiao Lin..."
"Master Xiaolin, please correct me, I am here."
The words of the poisonous maid made Xiao Lin speechless and choked, and even Natsuki Subaru's move was immediately taken away.
But she was right.
However, after such an interruption, the mood suddenly slowed down.
Only after Rem's reminder did Natsuki Subaru notice the intentions of several people.
Whether it was Ricardo, Xiao Lin or Liu Zi, they were all trying to relieve his nervousness.
I couldn't help but feel moved in my heart.
Fortunately, the expedition team arrived safely without any chaos on the way to their destination.
The arrival time was five hours before the scheduled time.
The expedition team took turns with the already deployed advance team, and began to inspect weapons and armor and final confirmation of the operation.
After deciding on a battle plan including their respective positions, they can move freely until the scheduled time.
However, whenever the moonlight is obscured by clouds, everyone will subconsciously raise their heads, fearing that it is the huge body of a white whale swimming through the air.
Everyone's hearts have been dominated by vigilance to such an extent.
"There's only a little time left until the scheduled time."
Kursch whispered calmly.
Hearing her words, the soldiers who were waiting in full formation also had doubts in their hearts.
Will the beluga really come?
Just as they were thinking about it unconsciously, the time on Natsuki Subaru's mobile phone reached fifteen fifteen.
Suddenly, a sound rang out from the plain shrouded in darkness.
This is the bell that Natsuki Subaru has set long ago.
"Everyone, be alert!"
Kursch gave an order, and the expedition team got into a neat posture.
According to Natsuki Subaru, the beluga will appear within tens of seconds after the mobile phone notification.
However--
In the silence, the presence of the powerful monster could not be felt.
disappointment.
It's not quite right to describe this feeling, but on the battlefield that had not changed for a minute, even Kursch was unusually shaken uncontrollably.
Priscilla closed her fan even more unhappily.
Errors in intelligence, errors in expectations, or other accidents, etc. are all possible.
Just as she was thinking this, a huge black shadow approached the plain.
"——?!!!"
Raising his head, Kursch immediately denounced his superficial thoughts.
The plain where the moonlight disappeared was covered with huge shadows, and the clouds that blocked the moonlight slowly lowered their height, approaching everyone.
No, that's not a cloud.
That was the huge fish shadow of a monster floating in mid-air.
- Beluga!
Everyone turned their attention to Kursch, and they were waiting for the order to attack first.
The operation to create an opportunity and suppress the appearance of the white whale was successful. After that, all that was left was to launch a surprise attack as planned to dominate the battlefield.
Kursch took a deep breath.
The huge white whale has not yet noticed the tiny existence here, and the movement of its huge head is shaking as if it is still confirming where it is.
The movement was unguarded and most importantly full of flaws.
So, Kursch made up his mind.
Just as he was about to issue the command, he heard Natsuki Subaru's voice behind him:
"Xiao Lin, give it a shot!"
"—Explosion!"
Immediately following, there was a huge magic spell falling from the sky with such violence that it was jaw-dropping, with a fierce fiery red color and it hit the white whale's body hard.
"Woo————!"
For the first time, everyone heard the painful howl of the beluga whale.
Kursch looked around hurriedly and saw Subaru Natsuki and Rem, who were riding the Earth Dragon, attacking first. It was Kobayashi who cast the magic just now.
Natsuki Subaru, who was holding the blue-haired maid's waist, raised his fist and looked satisfied with the result of Kobayashi's serious injury to the white whale.
The charging figure of the two people made Kurxiu couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth.
That was anger, no, it was laughter.
"Everyone, follow those two idiots!"
Kursch's shout interrupted everyone's hesitation, causing all members of the expedition team to reflexively start attacking.
"—Explosion!"
The second burst of magic followed.
Dust flew and blood splattered.
The even louder wail of the giant fish-shaped monster sounded in the night sky of Falius Street.
The fuse of the White Whale Crusade was lit in perfect condition.
People just don’t lose to LPL, what can you do?
(End of chapter)
