Chapter 131
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 131
Chapter Title: Monster Wave (2)
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Next morning.
"Honey, you got this!"
Sparring time.
Ray let out a groan as he watched Sharlotte making a spirited gesture of encouragement toward Yujin.
Honestly, he hadn't expected her to change this much.
Lately, Ray had been continuously astonished to see how Sharlotte had become utterly smitten with Yujin, transforming completely.
Originally, Sharl was the type who cared a great deal about others' gazes.
Even if she started dating Yujin, Ray had assumed Sharlotte would keep it secret and not let a hint slip to anyone around.
But reality was the opposite.
Sharlotte acted as if she couldn't care less about surrounding eyes, constantly clinging to Yujin and displaying the look of a girl deeply in love.
In truth, it was because becoming the wife of a tentacle monster had allowed her to let go of herself, reborn not as an heir but as the true wife of the tentacle monster.
She no longer cared about others' opinions now that Yujin cherished her far more dearly, but from Ray's perspective, unaware of this, it was simply baffling.
Thanks to that, rumors had spread throughout the count's castle.
That Lady Sharlotte had fallen head over heels for Yujin.
'Anyway, less than a week left now.'
While Yujin and Sharlotte falling in love was a major event from Ray's viewpoint, the biggest thing was undoubtedly the monster wave.
Ray felt his chest ache every time the monster wave approached.
His father, Lycan, killed by monsters.
That was the trigger for Ray's hatred of monsters.
'Monsters... huh, monsters.'
Whenever Ray thought of monsters now, Yujin came to mind as well.
It was something he'd felt through their many spars: Yujin was strong, possessing truly overwhelming talent.
Yet he wielded the most destructive and feral fighting style.
While trap-laying number games using mana were far from a monster's way of battle, what made Ray think of monsters when watching him was none other than his physical techniques.
The way Yujin moved his body and fought felt exactly like a monster battling on pure instinct.
If you honed a monster's instincts to the absolute extreme and overlaid overwhelming intellect on top, you'd get Yujin's exact combat style.
"Sir Ray?"
"Hm, nothing. Shall we get started?"
Just then, Yujin finished preparing and approached her.
Ray chuckled inwardly.
Monsters? What a ridiculous joke.
Yujin had called himself a traveler, so he'd likely fought many monsters. He had probably developed his own style based on that experience, Ray could only speculate.
Still, he was curious just how much Yujin had grown today.
Yujin improved with every fight. It was talent that allowed no one else to follow.
'Especially lately...'
It wasn't just technical growth; his fundamental physical conditioning and the sheer power of his mana seemed to have increased.
Yujin didn't train much outside of spars.
So when exactly did he temper his body, exercise, and raise his base stats?
'Ah, no, he does exercise...'
Ray swallowed hard.
Ray knew.
Because he always kept mana detection active.
The main reason he wandered around with it activated was to escort Sharlotte.
But lately, Sharlotte headed home with Yujin every evening, going up to the 7th floor of the Zenith Pavilion where Yujin lodged.
Yujin's floor in the Zenith Pavilion was wrapped in waves that interfered with mana detection.
So at first, when Sharlotte vanished into Yujin's floor, he'd gone there himself to check on her safety...
'Haaang! Haang! Ooooh! I-it's good... I love your cock so much...!'
Ray had been utterly shocked by Sharlotte's vulgar side he'd never seen before and returned to his own quarters.
Honestly, it was so debauched he'd even considered reporting it to the count, but decided to let it be.
Sharl was his cherished little sister, but he couldn't meddle in her sex life or relationships.
As the count's only daughter, she shouldn't squander her body recklessly, and ideally marry the man she'd given her purity to...
In a way, it was fortunate she'd connected with Yujin.
'Someone like Yujin would make the perfect groom.'
Calm, sharp-eyed, intelligent, and exceptionally handsome.
Above all, his strength alone made him invaluable. With Yujin's level of martial prowess, even if everything else was lacking, that power alone would make him top-tier husband material.
The only downside was his apparent fondness for women.
Not just Sharl, but also the survivors from Lilac Village and Bianca seemed to be in similar relationships... but that was for Sharl to handle. She probably knew already.
Ray simply prayed.
May this peace continue even after the wave ends.
May Sharlotte and Yujin's future be filled with blessings.
Well... he'd probably just keep training steadily and live out his monotonous days as always.
"......"
Ray closed his eyes and then opened them.
He faced off against Yujin, who had assumed his stance.
This was the life he'd chosen.
Joy was a luxury, wasn't it?
Ray charged at Yujin.
* * *
Dawn broke.
Some lay in bed sleeping soundly, some offered prayers to the gods, some read books, and some chatted with friends.
The citizens of Christia City spent their time freely as always, but today the entire city brimmed with tension.
Not a single knight of Christia City was absent; they were all lined up on the southeastern side of the city.
Harut Wall, the greatest defensive line of Christia City adjacent to the demon realm.
Towering walls, mana cannons, double barriers, firepower units manned by mages.
Supply units of soldiers, defense units of knights, and assault teams to boot.
Right beneath the walls stood countless elite soldiers and trainee knights in dense formation. It was the full assembly of forces.
Further inside the city and nearby, soldiers and trainees were arrayed. A safe yet solid defensive line prepared against any monsters that might slip through.
And this wasn't just the scene on the southeastern side.
Trainee soldiers, regular soldiers, and knight trainees were deployed along every wall around the city.
Today, Christia had transformed the entire city into a single fortress. Beyond the southeastern defenses adjacent to the demon realm, every wall boasted a sturdy line.
Black Dragon Knights, White Dragon Knights, Blue Dragon Knights. And the Kingdom's 3rd Guardian Knights here for support stood at the forefront of the southeastern line.
The banners of the four knight orders fluttered side by side, each formation more orderly than ever.
Usually occupied with paperwork at their desks, today even Godmond von Christia Count had donned his military uniform and stepped out, speaking directly.
He who typically flipped through documents in his office now gazed over the battlefield with a general's eyes.
"Captains, take your assigned points, shatter the monsters' formations, and scatter them. Sir Ray on Sector 1, Sir Arden on Sector 2, Sir Lian on Sector 3, Sir Serna on Sector 4, and finally Sir Yujin on Sector 5."
""Yes, sir!""
"Leave detailed command of each knight order to the vice-captains. Your movements will decide the city's fate. In the name of Christia, hold the line no matter what."
""Of course!""
Spears and swords rose in unison, the clash of metal slicing through the dawn air.
The sky was dimly brightening, but a chill tension hung in the air.
All forces had been in position since dawn, awaiting the wave.
Soldiers gripped their spears tighter, knights clutched their longswords, all fixing sharp gazes forward.
I let out a long breath as well.
Soon, the monsters would come pouring out.
'Sera and Seri stayed back at the count's castle, offering prayers.'
I recalled the two who'd looked at me with worried eyes, wishing me a safe return.
Honestly, no need to worry. I was never in danger from wave monsters to begin with.
But from their perspective, they had to worry. They didn't know my true strength.
Like Sera and Seri, my wives in the dungeon had also sent me words of concern and encouragement.
Lately I'd visited them every night and dawn, but during the wave's duration, I couldn't.
The only two wives who'd keep seeing my face were Sharlotte and Bianca.
They were out on the battlefield with me.
Bianca was in the mage firepower unit of the wave support forces, while Sharlotte moved with Sharin and another shadow as a separate detachment.
For reference, that other shadow was also my woman.
It hadn't been long since I'd taken Sharin, and I'd taken her right after.
She was about Sharin's strength level, a woman in her mid-40s. Her face was upper-mid tier, and with experience to boot, I didn't make her a wife but imprinted the Gate of Lewdness and Worship, taking her as a lover pussy.
"Yujin, it'll start soon."
As I stood at the forefront of the defensive line waiting for the moment, Ray quietly approached and spoke to me. I nodded.
"Yes, I know."
"I have faith in your performance."
"Don't worry, I'll give it my all. Might even outshine you, Sir Ray. Better stay sharp."
"Heh. That's the spirit."
Ray gave a faint smile, nodded, and returned to his position.
I smacked my lips watching her retreating figure.
I'll give it my all.
Be it the monster wave or devouring Ray.