Chapter 188 : Chapter 188

Chapter 188 : Join (1)

The battle in Myeolji continued with difficulty. Now we couldn't advance easily step by step.

The New Demon Legion's intention to drain our strength was clearly visible.

As lower demons flocked like a tide, the expedition had to continue fighting without a moment to rest.

Still, since most of the expedition members were those who had enough of fighting, they tried to make a break to reorganize somehow.

“Goldin, shift.”

“……Are the Wolf tribe okay? You can rest a little more.”

“We are fine. Catch some winks for a moment.”

These are people who would have lived in different environments all their lives, but once bound as expedition members, they united tightly.

If my colleague could rest if I fought a little more, I did so willingly.

When resting, they fell back hurriedly and fell fast asleep for a moment, but soon returned for their colleagues, protecting each other.

Like that, the expedition advanced slowly, little by little.

***

A week passed since the lower demons and beasts pushed the expedition.

Expedition members continued fighting without being able to sleep properly or eat comfortably.

It was a painful time.

Cases occurred where some expedition members whose energy and concentration were disturbed were seriously injured or lost their lives.

“It’s fortunate that there is a little time to rest these days.”

“Fortunate my foot……. The level of enemies has risen. Now quite a few intermediate demons are seen.”

“Still, I think fighting strong guys occasionally is much better than fighting without sleeping every hour.”

As one expedition member said, the atmosphere of the expedition became better than before.

Because they could rest even if it meant building a temporary campsite and setting up sentries.

“Even if tired, let’s cheer up a little.”

“Right! Since it will end someday! I want to return home quickly and tell my son heroic tales. Uh, uh Expedition Leader!”

I sat next to the expedition members who were talking in a murmur.

Expedition members whose eyes widened tried to get up from their seats, but I waved my hand to stop them.

“It’s okay. Can I eat with you here?”

“S, sure. But how could someone like us…….”

“We are all the same expedition members. You came from Rox Kingdom, right? What is your name?”

“It is an honor that you recognize me! I am called Muben Bilok!”

“Haha, Muben. Will you also tell your son the story of eating with me?”

“Of course. I will definitely tell him!”

“I would appreciate it if you don't say it was damn uncomfortable.”

“What do you mean…… Absolutely not!”

Before joining the expedition, I treated everyone as the same expedition member regardless of what race or force they were.

Even so, since the number of members was large, there were quite a few I saw for the first time even after fighting together for several days.

So on days when I greet expedition members for the first time like this, I was glad, and I also thought I should do my best so they can return home safely.

When we were having an awkward but enjoyable meal like that, a voice was heard from the air.

“Polarin.”

It was Ryung of Hamudalun.

Even without opening Ghost Eye, now I could sense his presence to some extent, so I knew he was approaching.

“Then please enjoy the rest of your meal. See you again next time.”

“Thank you, Expedition Leader!”

After leaving the seat, I looked at the air and asked.

“Ryung, you worked hard. Was any unusual trend identified at the front?”

“Yes, the battle line is dividing right now.”

“Dividing?”

“Intermediate, especially demons who look strong were leaving first.”

“Where were they moving?”

“They moved to the center of Myeolji, not our side.”

Then…….

A smile naturally hung on my mouth.

“Would you call all commanders to the central barracks?”

“Lord Agamben has already ordered assembly.”

“I see, thank you for delivering the message.”

“Not at all. This is the only way our clan can help.”

The Hamudalun clan is a great assassin clan, but this is the middle of a battlefield fighting many against many.

It wasn't that their combat power was lacking, but I entrusted them with a mission to do better.

The main task is to erase presence using the clan trait Assimilation, then examine the trend of the enemy camp or assassinate demons and return if there is room.

Of course, demons weren't fools either, so vigilance against successive assassinations increased.

So recently, the Hamudalun clan is mainly in charge of tasks such as information gathering or scouting rather than assassinating unreasonably.

“Because the Hamudalun clan is here, the path we advance is becoming much safer. Always thank you.”

Then, let’s go quickly.

I arrived at the temporarily installed central barracks with Ryung.

When I entered the barracks, the heads of each group were already waiting for me.

Evernite, Labella, Bitelleanus, Goldin, Pasion…….

Numerous people called commanders within the expedition were gathered.

Fatigue remained on their faces, but anticipation also dwelt at the same time.

Those grinning were also seen.

I sat at the seat of honor which became familiar now.

Then Agamben bowed to me and started reporting.

“Since the Expedition Leader also came……. Polarin Expedition, commander temporary meeting will begin. I believe you all received the report from the scout unit, Hamudalun clan. Movement was detected in the demon army encamped nearby.”

“Wouldn't that mean only one thing?”

“Yes, Lord Pasion’s guess must be correct. It seems Lord Gallajio and Lord Urseca succeeded.”

Gallajio's plan to cross the Sea of Death and infiltrate the rear.

Since there was enough chance of winning, the expedition was also supported with much equipment and manpower.

That was the reason the Lizardfolk joined Gallajio.

Gallajio's grand fleet crossing the Sea of Death is absolutely necessary for the expedition too.

The best card the expedition could use to increase the probability of them crossing the sea was the Lizardfolk who received the blessing of the sea.

They say Gallajio's grand fleet sails better than anyone, but that stops at reading currents and handling the sea.

Since Gallajio's army were all humans, it was difficult to block forces trying to attack them from under the sea.

So it was decided that Lizardfolk led by Urseca would escort them.

Because if it's Lizardfolk, they would play their role properly under the sea.

“Don’t forget the Black Veil either.”

“Of course, they are also those who voluntarily joined the rear disturbance unit.”

Heads of each force leading the expedition, the commanders spilled pleasant laughter.

“The important thing is the subsequent move.”

Agamben organized the atmosphere and asked me.

“Expedition Leader, we just started resting, but the enemies are in confusion. Will you organize again and start advancing, or advance after recovering your stamina even a little?”

Agamben asked for my intention, but in fact, the answer was set.

Because commanders didn't hide their excitement at the good news enough to overcome fatigue.

“We will advance immediately.”

Everyone laughed as if satisfied with my answer.

Although the biggest enemy of the current expedition is fatigue, there were no those who would miss the time when the enemy camp was running about in confusion.

Instead, some preparation was needed.

“Lord Itilus, currently there are many tired ones among the expedition members.”

“Yes, I will ask priests for blessings. However, if we go after using blessings in advance, the power of Heal might decrease on the battlefield, would that be okay?”

“Of course, to deal with demons in confusion, blessings will be more necessary than Heal.”

“I will prepare right away.”

Now that even intermediate demons are retreating, to effectively punish the demon army, recovery of the expedition's fatigue was more important than the help of Heal.

At the same time, mobility was also needed.

“Lord Akuhata, Lord Dvalic. Will you stand at the vanguard this time?”

“I waited only for those words!”

Barbarian Chieftain Dvalic, who wanted to stand at the vanguard of the expedition all along, answered quickly.

Akuhata also nodded and expressed agreement.

Along with them, I also asked Bea.

“Please attach a few Elf warriors riding wolves too.”

“Understood.”

The outline of how to fight the war was caught.

I looked around everyone and added one more word.

“Let’s go and return safely.”

“Yes!”

After finishing the energetic report, commanders headed to the troops each led.

Itilus headed to priests, Dvalic and Akuhata to natives, Bea to the Elf guerilla unit.

Expedition members who were just cleaning up after finishing meals seemed curious about what was happening inside the barracks.

“Sorry while you are resting. Currently, the troops of demons gathered at the front are dividing!”

I shouted with a loud voice so all expedition members could understand.

“It is estimated that the Gallajio Grand Fleet, Lizardfolk and Black Veil crossed the Sea of Death.”

It must have been a sudden order, but the expedition members clearly understood what they had to do in this situation.

They busily organized tableware and maintained armaments.

“We will attack them taking advantage of the gap where demons are in confusion! Everyone please cheer up a little more!”

“Yes!”

The resonant sound of the expedition was heard.

Before I knew it, priests started casting wide-area buffs.

Blessings of priests calming the fatigue dwelling in expedition members and assisting mobility and combat power continued.

Euraha!

Euraha!

Natives also finished preparations.

When I nodded to Akuhata, Southern natives started running into the darkness straight away.

Eastern natives led by Dvalic also ran not to be outdone.

The Elf guerilla unit was also the same.

Bea, who belonged to the separate unit and couldn't be with them, decided to lead the Elf guerilla unit and stir up the war situation this time.

“Then we will also go and return.”

Let’s go!

Bea, who skillfully gave orders to Elves, climbed on Nihel's back and patted the nape.

The Elf guerilla unit also advanced at high speed.

I expected demons in confusion to be swept away without time to settle.

Besides this, while all expedition members were preparing at their respective places, Everchen ran to me and reported.

“……Polarin, communication is not connecting with Lord Gallajio.”

“Yes, it seems Mana radio waves cannot pass through the center of Myeolji somehow.”

Everchen made a worried expression. It was the same for me to be worried too.

“They must be doing well.”

But trust was bigger than worry.

Because Gallajio, Urseca, and Soler are all strong, and the soldiers under them are also tough people.

“Right. We should prepare for the next step now.”

“Of course. First, please continue attempting communication with Lord Gallajio.”

“Yes, understood. I will report again when contact is made.”

Everchen also bent his neck this way and that as if his body was heating up.

Looking at such Everchen, I attempted to communicate to another place.

“Lord Arandir, can you hear me?”