Chapter 240
Chapter 240
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 240
Chapter Title: Holy War Army
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"Please take this brother of ours to the nuns in the rear!"
A holy knight rushed in, supporting another who had lost consciousness, shouting desperately. The adventurers immediately took over, dashing toward the back where the nuns were waiting.
—Drip.
Blood trickled from the gap in the supported holy knight's helmet. If left like this, he might die. The death of a superhuman felt like pure despair, but the healing power of the nuns in the rear was extraordinary.
He would surely survive.
—Thud!
The monsters began collapsing one by one.
That's when they realized those monsters had originally been human. As the black smoke dissipated, what remained weren't monster corpses but the bodies of bandits.
Anyway, the holy knights were getting the upper hand against the monsters now that they'd found their rhythm. We were doing the same. By uniting the power of camaraderie, we'd slain every corrupted black bastard trying to break through.
I didn't know the situation elsewhere. But it seemed we could win.
—Crackle, crackle...!
—Rumble!
Then lightning flashed, lighting up the world.
—Cough!
"You fucker!"
I'd just teamed up with my comrades to tear apart another corrupted black bastard who'd charged back in. My companions, now synced perfectly with me, flashed bright smiles as they yanked their blades from the bandit's corpse.
They looked exhausted, but they were smiling.
Right at that moment, lightning struck, turning their smiles into something eerie, like the sneers of murderers in a color-inverted photo.
"Lightning?"
"Sign of rain? The sky's been too dark..."
"No rain coming?"
The sky was pitch black, just as we'd seen at first.
Not surprising for lightning to strike...
—Murmur, murmur.
A stir began rippling through the ranks. I wasn't sure why, but the battlefield's mood was shifting. Curious, I stood on tiptoes and peered over the soldiers—
—Thud, thud.
"Wh-what the fuck is that idiot?"
From beyond the formation strode a pitch-black man... no, a man shrouded in 'pitch-black aura,' long sword slung over his shoulder, walking steadily.
He was huge.
"Comrades! Check out that fucker! Some lone dumbass walking right at us!"
To boost morale, I pointed wildly and spewed curses like a madman.
"F-fucker! A fucker's appeared!"
"What a total fucker!"
"Coming alone? He's lost his mind!"
"Real fucker, huh."
"That ain't a fucker, it's...!"
My comrades joined in, hurling jeers at him. Unknown identity or not, the insults spread contagiously until the entire formation was cursing.
"What kinda fucker is that guy!"
"Fucker with a sword on his shoulder!"
"Can't believe it... unbelievable fucker!"
"Ezatsu fucker, a god-fearing fucker!"
"So much of a fucker it's pissing me off!"
Soldiers shook their spears, spewing abuse at the mysterious approaching man. Perfect atmosphere. Better this manic vibe than cowering in fear.
"Hmph..."
Amid it all, I sized him up seriously.
Did that guy have Ezatsu's blessing too?
But he was too different.
The black bastards who'd attacked so far were just cursed humans—skin turned pitch black, bodies swollen huge, spewing black mist like monsters.
Yet this one gave off a similar vibe but seemed rational.
Above all, he wore rags, unlike the naked ones. A black helmet peeked from within. Black aura poured from him, over filthy clothes underneath.
"Can't understand us?! Hey! Answer! You a fucker or what?!"
Doesn't get human speech?
I bellowed at full volume to test.
If rational, he'd snap at the insults.
"You motherfucking trash! Answer if you heard, you cock-sucking shithead!!!"
Really doesn't get it?
Amid the barrage of insults, he just walked silently, long sword on shoulder, straight toward the formation at constant speed.
—Thud, thud.
"..."
Rage boiled up.
But I held back.
—Strong.
I sensed it instinctively.
He was a powerhouse.
One that made the butchered Jerda look like a child.
"Fucker, fucker! Stay back!"
"Get lost, you cock-fucker bitch!"
"Fucker deaf as shit?! We're telling you to fuck off!"
The soldiers' and adventurers' curses grew louder as he approached.
—...
Not joking with me—they felt real danger, blasting louder curses to drown their fear.
The long-sword heretic exuded that much ominous presence as he advanced.
Growing closer to the formation.
"Evil aura!"
"Incredible!"
—Boom!
A group of holy knights and holy warriors, skipping another monster, charged forward at the newcomer.
—Kaboom!
The ground cratered with every step.
Murderous footwork packing destructive power per stride. Matching that fierce stomping speed, the four holy warriors shot like cannonballs at the long-sword heretic.
—Kaboom!
A deafening clash of metal on metal erupted.
Dust billowed, hiding the five.
—Clang!
—Shatter!
—Thwack!
—Whoosh!
From the dust, fierce sparks flew with savage metal screeches... What the hell?! What was happening?! Soldiers and adventurers who'd been cursing fell silent, watching breathlessly!
—Whooosh...
Wind finally cleared the dust.
"Gasp!"
"N-no way!"
"Impossible!"
—Fuck!
Holy knights sprawled everywhere!
The long-sword heretic stood at the center!
"Unbelievable! This can't be real!"
Panicking at the shock, I clawed my hair, screaming in despair!
He clearly meant to finish them, raising his sword toward a fallen holy warrior... No! Can't let the holy knights die!
"No!"
The watching commander raised his arm gravely, racking his brain on advance or hold!
The heretic closed in, sword high. The critically hit holy knights trembled, unable to move.
"You fucker! Stop!"
I screamed desperately!
Desperate moment! Wanted to save them, but against the guy who smashed four in an instant, what could I do?
"F-fucker! Fucker! Look at me! Look over here, you black fuck! Look!"
No choice, I hurled more taunts to draw aggro. —Halt. It worked; he finally glanced our way.
"Guys, curse him more! The holy knight bros'll die otherwise!!"
I yelled urgently!
Buy time till more holy knights arrived!
"U-uaaaah!!! Fuck! You fucker! Look at us!"
"Look at us!"
"Over here! We're your opponents, raaaah!!"
They joined, unleashing even rowdier curses. The black guy paused, staring intently.
"Fucker!"
"Fucker!"
"Fucker!"
We chanted like prayer.
Glanced sideways. Some holy knights noticed the commotion, looking over. Good! Our prayers working!
"Fucker!"
"Cock-sucker!"
"Fuck your dad too, you bastard!"
Even stronger!
Deadlier!
We spat curses holy as offerings to god!
But the long-sword heretic ignored us, turning back to the holy knight... faster this time!
"Aaaah! No!"
And finally.
Our pleas reached the heavens.
—Boom.
Something crashed in.
Holy knight—
Or so I thought,
—Rustle.
Like sprinkling amethyst powder, shimmering purple hair cascaded down. Long ears visible, adorned with golden earrings.
"Claudy!"
It was Claudy, gripping two curved swords!
"Wh-who's that purple-haired warrior?!"
"A woman! Beautiful woman!"
"Woman??!!!"
"Elf! It's an elf!"
Soldiers and adventurers yelled in greater frenzy than their curses! Unlike their excitement, my heart nearly burst... Claudy! Where'd she been? Suddenly here!
"Gasp!"
Claudy stepped lightly.
The long-sword heretic noticed, shifting direction.
And.
—Flash.
Both vanished simultaneously.
"Wh-what?!"
"They're gone!"
No, not gone.
Too fast for our eyes. Damn it! Claudy!
I knew her strength!
But still so anxious!
Clutching my pounding heart, I watched the battlefield.
And—
—Clang!
Sparks flew as both reappeared!
Locked in blade struggle!
—Thwack!
Claudy won the clash. The repelled heretic braked with his foot, staggering back.
—Screech!
But Claudy permitted no retreat.
She shot like a comet, unleashing mad flurries! Each curved sword flash rang metal as the heretic backpedaled!
"Uoooooh!!!!"
"Elf! That woman's an elf!!!"
"Speed we can't even see!"
Cheers erupted from our side.
The heretic kept retreating!
But skilled, he exploited a brief gap for a counter.
—Clang!
No dice.
Claudy parried his thrust with her curve, spun fully, and smashed a back roundhouse into his skull.
—Crack!
Hit!
Her kick could shatter heads! Skull-struck, he spun comically before faceplanting!
—Boom!
In that instant!
Having landed the kick, Claudy fluidly twisted her waist like flowing water, slashing down at the fallen foe!
"Uoooooh!!!"
"Waaaaah!!!"
"Dark elf! Dark elf!"
Roaring cheers!
She wins!
—Slink!
As the blade fell!
The heretic dissolved into black smoke!
"Blink!"
Blink!
The smoke moved with intent, reforming the heretic behind Claudy! He slashed viciously!
"Uwaaaaaah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
I lost it, screaming and lunging forward! You fucker daring to attack my Claudy!!!!!!!!!!!
Adventurers held my raging ass back!
"Let go... huh."
—Slash!
But contrary to fears, Claudy dodged effortlessly, countering with insane flurries, pressing the heretic.
Wielding dual curves freely, no pause in her assault, she tore into him.
The heretic's wicked black long sword? Used only as shield, no attacks.
—Bang!
Another heavy hit sent him flying!
Spinning, Claudy severed his arm mid-flight!
—Kreeeeeh!!!
Black smoke spewed from the stump; the heretic screamed for the first time!
Pained shriek!
"Fucker! Serves you right!"
Screaming mid-fight? Pathetic.
—Thwack!
Claudy drove an uppercut into his jaw, launching him skyward like a rocket. Fist raised, hair whipping— she looked badass!
"Uwaaaaaah!!!"
The heretic soared endlessly.
Smoke from his severed arm made him look like a real rocket.
—Clap clap clap clap clap!!!
—Clap clap clap clap clap!!!
—Clap clap clap clap clap!!!
—Clap clap clap clap clap!!!
We clapped like mad scientists watching the ultimate doomsday nuke launch, tears streaming.
"Well done, Claudy. Annihilate that heretic with your own hands."