The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 235

Episode 235

Kyaaaak.

A black hawk landed on Han Seohyun’s shoulder with a cry.

Perhaps because it was a phantom beast, it seemed to fold its claws when it sat on its owner’s shoulder.

“Okay, okay. “Good job Muk.”

Seohyun stroked the hawk’s head with her finger, and the terrain near Leisen City appeared as a hologram on the portable magic map in front of the group.

The map displayed all detailed information, including the current positions of both formations, number of personnel, and placement of magic cannons.

“This is much better than a satellite photo, right? “It’s also three-dimensional.”

Ilwoo was amazed as he turned the hologram screen around with his hand.

There was even a magnification function, so I could enlarge the screen and even distinguish people’s faces.

“First of all, the number of troops on the attacking side is approximately 4,000. Of these, 1,000 are players mobilized by the Ripple Association. And the number of knights is about 20 and there are about 10 wizards.”

Looking at the scale of troop mobilization, it seemed to be roughly somewhere between a baron and a viscount in the Kingdom of Leuven.

It was a characteristic of the Brennan Republic that the number of knights and wizards was small compared to the size of the army.

‘Because I think it is better to secure artifacts or magic weapons at the cost of hiring a knight or wizard.’

In fact, the Brennan Republic often operated special forces armed with artifacts that could neutralize even armor users.

Of course, there were not many instances of him appearing on such a small battlefield.

“In contrast, Leishen City’s regular troops number approximately 1,500. Including those who appear to be conscripts and mercenaries, I think there are about 3,000. Fortunately, the advanced power of knights and wizards is at a similar level to that of the attackers.”

“Then isn’t this a serious problem? “Is the power difference too big?”

Seohyun said, squinting slightly.

She wasn’t the only one who thought that way.

Linda and Manninger’s expressions also became a little more serious.

“It looks like the people of the Republic still don’t know much.”

“What kind of player is this?”

In general, the minimum level to graduate from Free City and receive continental quests was set at 30.

Level 30.

It seemed low, but it was at least a level that could handle mana.

In addition, players could use sword skills equivalent to expert level knights to a limited extent.

“They say there are about 100 out of 1,000 people who are level 50 or higher. “You can think of it as adding 900 trainee knights to the strength of a full-fledged knight corps.”

“If we hadn’t come, we would have just been swept away in an instant, right?”

Linda said with a shrug.

While the residents of Connect Continent were not aware of it, players had grown to a level where they could determine the direction of the war.

“Enough of the numbers game. The important thing right now is the magic cannon. Looking at the situation, if it ends in an artillery battle before it can be dragged into an all-out war, it would be a disaster.”

Everyone nodded at Bae Do-hyeon’s words.

“So our goal is here and here.”

When he pointed at the map with his finger, the target was marked in red.

“I guess I should pick up a bundle of gifts before I go into the city.”

“Okay~ I applied!”

On the map, the magic batteries of the Zeredu camp were colored red.

* * *

Oooh~ Boom!

A magic cannon with a caliber larger than the trunk of the beautiful tree shot out a beam of light with a roar.

The inlet at the back of the gun opened with a rattling sound.

“Hurry and replace it!”

“Old!”

The artillerymen rushed in, took out the mana stones that had turned into stones, and cleaned the magic circle with a brush.

Some used artifacts to create wind to cool overheated gun barrels, while others cleaned the inside of the gun barrels with blankets.

“Can’t you feel them panicking! “If we work a little harder, we can end this war with our own hands!”

The artillery captain encouraged the soldiers in a loud voice.

There are only ten magic cannons deployed in the city, and the number of cannons he currently commands is that many.

Ten doors were also placed in the gun emplacement on the other side.

Thanks to this, it boasts enormous firepower and is pushing the defense shield to the brink of breaking.

‘It would be great if I could end the war in my hands!’

I didn’t know that since I had taken over the city through a bombardment, it would be possible to receive a huge reward and even be promoted.

Perhaps that was why his voice urging the soldiers had more force.

At that time, the deputy came up and said:

“Captain, someone is approaching the camp.”

“what? “Have there been any instructions from the main unit?”

Two horsemen who appeared to be messengers were approaching at high speed.

Because they were wearing regular army uniforms, the battery commander had no doubts about their identity.

“What’s going on?”

The soldiers guarding the artillery position called for horseback riders, but instead of stopping the horses, they increased their speed and rushed toward the battery.

“stop! “It won’t stop… Ugh.”

The moment their weapons burst into flames, the artillery captain knew something was wrong.

“The enemy! Stop them all!”

How on earth did they break through the middle of the friendly camp and infiltrate all the way here?

Before he could be surprised, the camp began to be devastated.

bang!

Wow.

“Ahh!”

“It’s a knight! “They’re knights!”

A dozen daggers controlled by Bae Do-hyeon pierced the chests of surrounding soldiers, and mana spheres surged from the spears.

“Cow!”

Seohyun’s summoned beasts were rampaging everywhere.

Shuung~ Kwakwang!

The arrow Linda fired shattered the magic cannon.

Ilwoo and Manninger protected the group by blocking arrows and magic coming from behind them.

Tap, tap, tap.

And without any delay, they broke through the artillery positions and rushed toward the city.

“Oh, no!”

Fortunately, the artillery commander was near the magic cannon at the far end to replace the mana stone, so he was able to avoid being hit.

But he fell to the floor, clutching his head.

This is because all ten magic cannons he managed were destroyed, and more than half of the troops were turned into cold corpses.

Along with that, his ambitious plan to end the battle with an artillery fire also came to nothing.

* * *

“Matriarch! “Reinforcements have arrived!”

The office door burst open and a knight came running in.

“Oh really? Looks like you arrived quickly. Provide a suitable place to rest…”

The head of the family, Foreado, spoke matter-of-factly as she reviewed the documents without even looking at the driver’s face, as if she had no expectations at all.

It seemed like they were having a hard time procuring the mana stones needed for the bombardment.

However, the driver shouted, cutting off the matriarch’s words as if this was not the case.

“Now is not the time to be looking at documents. “Go to the wall immediately!”

“…What’s going on?”

“Reinforcements have arrived, destroying the enemy’s magic artillery!”

“What! “Is that really true?”

Foreado was so startled that he jumped up from his seat.

The driver added something, but he didn’t even have the energy to react.

“Where are you?” “I need to see it with my own eyes right now!”

It was the first time the wrinkles disappeared from his forehead since the city exhibition began.

Bae Do-hyeon and his group literally received a warm welcome.

It was natural, as he saved a city that was on the brink of defeat, but the polarity of Mayor Foreado Temba also played a role.

Since the mayor was so cornered that he even considered surrendering, they may have seemed like angels in his eyes.

Maybe that’s why he treated Bae Do-hyeon and his group like knights, even showing them half-respect even though they were strangers.

“Hahaha, I feel reassured because of you! “How did you arrive at this critical moment just in time?”

Two days after they arrived.

The city of Ray Son safely withstood the time limit of the bombardment.

The attackers, who had lost half of their batteries, tried their best to destroy the defense shield, but in the end, it was in vain.

Once they were confident that they could endure, the city’s influential families provided the mana stones they had been saving up.

Thus, the battle entered a lull for a while.

It was a respite for a siege, not an artillery war, and during that time, the head of the family, Foreado, even hosted a small dinner for Bae Do-hyeon and his party.

“Isn’t this really burdensome?”

“Why don’t you wipe the smile off your face and say something like that?”

“Uh-huh, this is all for business. It’s for business.”

Linda and Ilwoo were walking around the banquet hall dressed in nice attire.

Ilwoo was escorting Linda, who was having trouble with men who were bothering her.

On one side of the banquet hall, Manninger was drinking wine sullenly, surrounded by a group of young ladies, and Seohyun had returned to her dorm early, saying she felt uncomfortable in such a place.

And Bae Do-hyeon was talking separately with Gaju Foreado General Vicious.

“Is that true?”

“This is information we have verified ourselves.”

The mayor’s expression darkened slightly when he heard about the scale of the enemy through Bae Do-hyun.

“General Vicious. “What do you think?”

“If what Lord Bae Do-hyeon said is true, it will not be easy to stop the enemies with just the city’s current power. But don’t worry. “In a siege war, the outcome is not determined by numbers alone.”

Bae Do-hyun also nodded as if he agreed with that statement.

“We will take responsibility and stop the players they hired, or strangers. So, Lord of the House, please pay attention to the enemy’s regular soldiers and leadership.”

“Okay. Didn’t they say there were a thousand? “It’s not that I don’t believe in them, but can the five of us handle them all?”

Bae Do-hyeon put his fist to his chest and spoke confidently.

“Not all Gentiles are the same. We’ll show you tomorrow. So…”

“…I understand. I allow it. In any case, I have no choice but to rely on your efforts. “I wish you good luck.”

“thank you.”

When Bae Do-hyeon left, Foreado asked General Vicious.

“Are you okay General? “In some ways, isn’t this an honorable position?”

“Of course it is, but we are different from the knights of the Kingdom of Ruben. “I know very well what is more important.”

“After all, the only person I trust is the general. Even if Sir Bae Do-hyeon is defeated tomorrow, I will only trust the general.”

“of course. “We will protect our city with our own strength.”

To be honest, it was a great achievement to take out the magic battery, but it was a victory of luck and strategy rather than skill.

It was good to be confident, but I had doubts about whether I could face a real knight.

‘I’m worried that I’m just raising the morale of the enemies for no reason.’

Until now, they did not know the true skills of Bae Do-hyun and his group.

* * *

The day dawned.

Jeredu’s side deployed its troops early in the morning and prepared for a siege.

With 4,000 troops lined up with various siege weapons including ladders, Chungcha (a weapon for destroying the castle gate), and Unje (a ladder truck for siege), the troops on the castle wall also looked tense.

But just before the full-scale battle begins.

Kirilik.

The gate opened and someone rode on horseback and stopped in the middle of both camps.

Murmur.

At that time, the attacking camp was in an uproar due to the sudden appearance of a knight.

Phew.

He shouted as he swung his spear above his head and aimed it at the enemy camp.

“I tell this to the ruthless group of invaders. My name is Bae Do-hyeon! He is a master of the Purple Guild and a knight ordained by the First Viscount! “Is there anyone among you who has the courage to confront me?”

He is Bae Do-hyeon.

He stood in the center of the battlefield, wearing pure white armor and waving a purple cape with a golden falcon engraved on it.

“Bae Do-hyun? Purple Guild? First Viscount? “Has anyone ever heard of it?”

Zeredu army camp.

There was someone who played with his long mustache and asked with a smile on his face.

It was Kudre Zeredu, the head of the Zeredu family.

“Hahaha, where on earth is it located?”

“No, you really applied for a knight battle? “Did you crawl out from somewhere in the countryside of Ruben Kingdom?”

The dozen knights standing behind the head of the family burst into laughter.

Then the adjutant came and reported to Gaju Kudre.

“The author is a Gentile. And he looks like the same guy who destroyed our battery a few days ago.”

“What? How dare a stranger imitate a knight! “This is such a shame!”