Eclipse - Special Operations in Another World
Episodes 10
"Yahoooo!"
With a combination of precision and strength, I slashed my Katana sword at a crashing lizard-man. The Katana sword that I was wearing I was honing regularly and had been coated in Mana stone, so its sharpness could even penetrate through the lizard man's thin armor. Blood gushed out a moment after the sword tore his body diagonally.
"Armghhh!"
"You!!!" Shouted the other mercenaries behind me.
I immediately turned around and brushed off his slash and then countered the attack in succession. Slashing in rows diagonally or horizontally. However, he was able to repel it precisely.
The man waited for the right moment to attack me. He tried to slash me from the left side, however, I dodged by taking a few steps back. I then broke open his left side with my arm until he almost lost his balance.
Seeing him almost fall, I focused my strength on the sword before lunging forward. I slashed down from the side quickly. Following Jeanne's lesson, I focused my energy on the grasp of the sword. Sure enough, my sword is shining bright green.
"Kazetorasen & Zan!"[ "Kazetorasen 'Zan!" = (Wind Tiger Flash: Disaster) One of the styles of kenjutsu (Strimmed arts) Shinohara Shinshin-Ryu flow controlled by Hajime. Hajime combined this sword style with Mana energy in another world.]
Unexpectedly, the sword in the man's hand gave off a light before repelling my attack. As a result, Katana was thrown from my hand because she could not grasp the weak effects of my magic energy.
Wretch! I forgot he was a paladin. Paladins have magic power as strong as their physical strength. At least I managed to take a few steps back. A little beyond the reach of his sword.
I need to practice more with Jeanne....
"I didn't expect, it turns out that you're very weak in magic attacks."
The man's ejeked while my breath was panting. Fighting 10 mercenaries at once in their own headquarters without firearms was truly troublesome. The sweat and blood of the enemy I killed soaked my entire body.
"There's a last word?"
With a flat face, I stood firmly and pointed towards him. I then said in a tone that I made as flat as possible."Omae wa...mou shindeiru!"[ "Omae wa mou shindeiru!" = (Japanese : You're dead!) is a Catchphrase or phrase often spoken by Kenshiro, the main character of the anime and manga series Hokuto no Ken.]
Wh why? I need a little entertainment....
The man looked at me astonished. "What?"
As soon as possible, I grabbed the gun I had hidden behind my Katana holster and shot her in the head, right between the eyebrows.
In the blink of an eye, the man fell flat on his back, slumped lifelessly.
I walked closer and looked at his face. The full expression of the question mark was still imprinted on his face, although a 9 millimeter hole was etched into his forehead with blood continuing to pour.
I slowly walked towards my sword, trying not to step on the corpses that were lying on the ground.10 people I had already killed. Blood coats the top of the ground, spreading a fishy smell into the surrounding air. I pulled out my sword that struck and walked back to the corpse of the mercenary chief.
I looked down at her face for a moment before closing her wide-open eyes.
"Rest in peace..."
My heart was in a low tone, before decapitating the corpse.
*****
After I dumped the mercenary leader's head into the river to remove the evidence, I went back to the client to provide the documents he requested. My client gave quite a lot in return. 45 gold coins.
I previously took a dark quest in a small inn in an alley in the market district, New Verdannia city. In addition to being a secret place to take dark quests, this place is also one of the places of prostitution and where some adventurers unwind. Questblack is indeed illegal, but at least the rewards I get are greater than what can be obtained if searching for quests in legal companies.
"You did a good job, but I don't tolerate delays. Your reward I deduct 10 gold coins" said a round-bodied man who was my client. I picked up the bag of gold coins he had placed on the table before standing straight back up to the man.
The person was sitting on the sofa of the VIP room while embracing the 2 women with a seductive look, swaying their bodies. Many bottles and glasses of used liquor were lying on the table. The smell of alcohol spread throughout the room. Seeing this guy having fun while the soldiers in the north lacked adequate supplies fed me up.
He is best known for being a controversial politician since he opposed racial and racial equality. He has also been implicated in a corruption case of building a road to a military base on the north coast. Documents proving his guilt have been stolen from his home by mercenaries hired by his political opponents and kept at their headquarters in the middle of the jungle. I was hired to steal that thing and bring it to this fucking politician.
"Is that true, sir? I'm so glad I could help you!" Answer me with the cheerful tone I made - make. I have replaced the Hakamayang I was wearing with knight armor. I also comb my hair to look disheveled until my eyes are covered with bangs. Think of it like the main male character in the Hentai anime. This has to be done so that no one recognizes me.
"Now, you can go."
I bowed my respect to him. I feel like my pride is being trampled on out of respect for a person like him.
"Before I leave, I want to say something to you," I sighed, trying to hold back the laughter.
"What's that?"
"The documents I gave you are just fake duplicates. The original documents I had stored in a safe place," Scanner machine and portable printer that was in the supply box turned out to be useful as well.
After I revealed everything, the look on his face changed instantly. "What-what?!"
"I look forward to working with you in the future. You can't possibly report me and get you hooked on an extra case, can you?"
My plan was not really to be rewarded, but to use it to spy on Finia's movements. In the world of politics, there are many possibilities that friends can be opponents or vice versa. Putting your eyes first is the best strategy.
The fat man kicked the table. He gritted his teeth while looking at me furiously. "Suichiro Sonoda! Have you betrayed me?"
"Suichirou Sonoda? Who's that?"
I smiled while putting on an innocent face. So this is what Muse feels when he pranks people?
"Excuse me, I have to go now. I promise I won't tell anyone. So take it easy, Mr. Delsarte~"
I said one last time before running out of the VIP room like a child. The two bouncers standing in front of the room just silently stared without a care. Before, I had bribed them to keep them quiet if told by Delsarte.
After I left that place, I went to the restroom to fix my hair and change the knight's armor and shirt back to Kimono.
I then sold the armor to traders in the market. I didn't intend to keep it because it was a booty. I did not expect the price to turn out to be quite expensive because it was made of Mana stone. A rare stone famous for making high quality weapons and armor, lighting lanterns, and various magic amulets.
I got 5 gold coins from selling it. It's good, to fix Katana.
After selling the armor, I went to the gun repair shop recommended by Jeanne.
Right now, I was sitting and waiting for the blacksmith to forge my sword. A blacksmith named Vulcan who is one of the most experienced blacksmiths in Finia. Many knights of St. Whales were buying and repairing weapons in him, and they were all satisfied with the results.
I could imagine this Vulcan was a burly man with a rogue face. But it turns out, it's just the opposite. The blacksmith turned out to be a girl who looked only 13 years old! However, her power of lifting a heavy hammer and forming a sword easily led me to believe that she was no ordinary girl. As the name implies, this girl looks very tomboyish with short silver hair and stitching wounds under her eyes. He also wears super mini pants and a long leather shirt.
After waiting for a while, I heard the blacksmith's footsteps approaching me.
"Yes!"
I looked up from the daydream towards him. Quickly too...
"Oh is it done?"
"I've increased the content of the Mana stone in it. Please look!" Answer her while handing back my Katana.
I played my sword for a moment before flipping the side of the sword. Looks very sharp as new.
"really good. According to reputation, huh?"
He laughed nervously while scratching his head. "Hehehe, I'm not that good."
I gave him 1 gold even though the cost should only be 20 silver.
"ah! The money you gave me the edge, Wand!"
"It's okay, let's just say the rest is a tip. Thank you!"
"Thank you back! Come again yes!"
I left the shop and went back to the base. Our headquarters is just a small unused shop in the market area. The shop building was made of wood and had 2 floors plus a basement. Because of its strategic place - close to St. Cathedral. Michael, St. Order's headquarters. Whales in New Verdannia and the royal palace - we bought it with 80 gold coins.
"I'm home." I opened the front door and saw a very familiar girl smiling at me
"Welcome back, Wand."
Blade clapped his hand as he looked at me. "Absolutely. I was just about to call you. Pitts brought word from the palace."
The Captain folded his arms and looked towards Muse.
"Muse, make some tea!"
The muse who was tidying up the chess groaned in annoyance. "Aarrgghhh! Why should I?!"
"Government."
The young man got up from the chair and grumbled. "Huh, fucking brits."
Jeanne looks disinclined. The girl waved both hands in front of him. "No need, Muse. I'm just delivering the Princess's wish. I have to get back to the Cathedral as soon as possible."
"Application?" My toot. It is not usual that we get a request from the Princess herself.
"Yes," Jeanne explained the situation. "The Princess will leave for Fraegiligr City in the Nobility of Alfheim for a meeting between the leaders of the country."
"Isn't it the duty of the royal guard to escort the Princess? Why would the Princess want us to take care of her?" Ask the SAS Captain in surprise. We don't really want to do it, but the G.R.E.E.N and the UN are in agreement with Finia.
"I don't know either. Maybe it has something to do with the rampant assassination attempt on the leader of the country... A few years ago, Emperor Maximus of Asthern died at the hands of an unknown assassin after his visit from Finia."
I met each other face to face with my two colleagues. After listening to Jeanne's explanation, I could understand why the princess was such a fear. Blade nodded and gave an answer.
"All right, we understand. We'll be ready soon. Please tell Commander Montez that we need 3 pairs of Knight uniforms complete with standard armor and supplies."
The knight girl smiled happily. "Well, I'll tell you later!"
"When are we going?"
"Tomorrow."
*****
The next day, we left New Verdannia. The number of guards carried was about one company or 70 people. Some of them rode a horse that surrounded the carriage of the Princess. Me and my teammates hitchhiked on a horse-drawn carriage that held gear behind the Princess' carriage. The three of us were dressed like knights of St. Whales with armor, chain-clothes, light blue robes containing white crosses, and belts containing pockets made of cloth to put various supplies. Each knight gets the same uniform after being sworn in. It's just that intelligence units and knights who rank above the lieutenant are allowed to wear custom uniforms.
It feels very heavy and hot. The Martial Forces uniform I used to wear was quite hot, yet it was not comparable to this knight armor. Not to mention me and Muse sitting in the coachman's chair so that the heat of the sun instantly shone towards us. There has not been 1 hour drive I've been soaked in sweat, like a rat that splashed into a ditch. I'm sure if the egg is broken on this armor will definitely ripen immediately.
Jeanne was in the Princess's carriage so she wouldn't be lonely in it. Jeanne herself said that she had been friends with Princess Tiara since childhood.
Our destination was Fraegligr, the capital of the Alfheim Nobility. The journey from New Verdannia to Fraegligr will likely take about 1 week. As the name of the country where we were headed, I could already guess that it was a country inhabited by Elves, especially High Elves who were a rare race.
I became a little enthusiastic about seeing High Elves in person.
According to Elisha, all Elves used to have long life and powerful magic. However, as time went on, many Elves began to mix with humans and other races thus creating an ordinary Elf race, or one that Muse called the Normie Elf. High Elves are the Elves who have pure blood. Elisha was an ordinary Elf because his ancestors had mixed with humans.
Ordinary Elves had a lifespan on par with humans, in contrast to High Elves who could live for hundreds of years. Their magic power is not as pure as it used to be. This also led to social disparities, especially in the field of race as many High Elves considered ordinary Elves to be traitors.
I've seen the matter involving races a hundred times. Can we put race aside and unite? After all, when we die, we will also become bones with the same shape.
I've been daydreaming for too long until I didn't realize that our entourage had already reached the border. The lush green lowlands of Finia have begun to change with the mountainous regions that are typical of Alfheim. We have traveled for approximately 3 days to reach this place.
The territory of Finia and Alfheim is bounded by the Hvittfjall Mountains, which in Nordic means white mountains. The hill - the hill stands firmly towering. The trees here also look much taller and larger than the trees in Finia. Each peak of the mountain range was lined with eternal snow. I can't believe a few years ago there was a great battle in this beautiful mountain range.
Some Alfheim soldiers stand guard at the border post. Unlike the Finian soldiers who wear simple knight armor, Alfheim's army armor looks very shiny and contains knick-knacks of marble and diamonds that are believed to increase magic abilities. Alfheim had far fewer soldiers than any other country, but their combat capabilities should not be underestimated.
At first they tried to stop us before seeing the flag of the Kingdom of Finia: A flag with light blue and white stripes with 12 gold stars forming a circle in the middle fluttered. They bowed in respect. Commander Montez riding on horseback came down and approached the head of the border guard.
About 10 years ago, Alfheim and Finia were involved in the 'War of the Uressea Continent' or 'War of 10 Years'. Finians often refer to this war as the 'Revolutionary War'. The newly formed Finia defeated Alfheim and took most of their territory outside the Hvittfjall Mountains. The Hvittfjall Mountains are now a border zone between the two countries. Alfheim is currently a neutral country due to its population that is still traumatized by war.
I glanced at the book lying beside me, where I dug up the information. I borrowed the book a few days ago from the library because the history is loaded I feel deeper and also written in Japanese. During the trip I read it to relieve boredom. Even so, I feel this is nothing more than a fantasy novel that tells the main character who is 'a valiant knight fighting against the invasion of Alfheim's ruthless forces' because of the one-sided viewpoint and the many differences from the actual events in the history books that I made as a benchmark. History is written by the victor. Kindae.
I refocused my gaze on those two high-ranking knights. I don't know in detail because it's too far from the guard post, but I could clearly feel the aura of intense pressure as the two army leaders chatted even though I could not hear clearly what they were saying.
After they had finished their conversation, Commander Montez shook the hand of the chief of the border guards. The leader of the border guards then ordered some of his men to bring horses and escort us to the capital.
I breathed a sigh of relief after we passed the guard post. It was like when I went to Favela** in Rio de Janiero. Me and my team with just a gun went in there to find information. We were greeted by some thugs with automatic rifles staring at us from afar. I'm relieved that our mission can be completed without bloodshed.
I looked into the carriage covered in cloth. Several knights including the disguised Blade sat quietly. One of them was Elisha wearing a uniform sleeping. I've never seen him wear knight armor before, but he still looks cute as always.
My gaze was then fixed on a small, dog-tailed girl next to him. He is Xenous, one of the Archmages or the great magicians of Finia. I heard that the person who has the title of Archmage has more power than ordinary magicians. He was wearing a standard magician robe that revealed the tiny curves of his body. His extremely long silver hair shone among the other knight entourage. His face was adorable, like a little dog.
Somehow, the two people were able to fall into a deep sleep from earlier....
Hoam, the gentle breeze blowing in this area made me a little sleepy, but I tried to refrain from falling asleep.
"So, Wand, I thought of something. We are now on our way to Fraegligr, the capital of the High Elves..." While riding the horse carriage, Muse began to fumble. As pertinyaripped fuel that he consumed this morning began to show side effects.
"What?" I turned my eyes to the beautiful Hvittfjall Mountains, trying not to ignore the Muse's rapprochement. At least Muse's rags aren't as annoying as my brother's idiots.
"Genee... How do you think their 'holes' compare to Thai girls? Tight or loose? Know for themselves they have lived hundreds of years, how many times 'play'?"
Ah, I'm not surprised. It's not Nathaniel Pitts if you don't ask me about this weird thing.
"I don't know.and don't know."
"Oh, come on!" Muse complained. It shows a fist. "What's so," He opened his hand until it looked like a wide slit -"Loser?"- before clenching his hand back until only a small slit was visible. "Or meeting?"
I let out a long sigh while my stupid friend continued to repeat the question with a visual demonstration, clenching and opening his palm.
"Loose or meeting? Loose or tight? Loose or-"
"For god's sake, Yank! Quiet down!" Shouted Blade loudly. It seems like Captain Britain has also lost patience.
"Good, Captain..."
Over the next few hours, which felt like decades and tens of hours, silence spread again on our way. All that was heard in my ear was the sound of horse footsteps. Hearing Muse mingle did annoy me, but I also became bored if everything was quiet like this.
Breakdown, Breakdown, Listen
Breakdown, Breakdown, Listen
Moments later, Muse started humming. He looked at me while grinning. As usual, I 'totarded the virus' from her and so sang along.
Breakdown, Breakdown, Let's go
Shining justice burning in me
Brand new bed town is the place I wanna be
Everyone just raise your hand
Raise it till you touch the sky
All you need to do is just to stand up to the top
I continued singing while looking around. Looks like some knights are interested in our singing. Well, some are disturbed anyway.
Let joy bring love and greatness of all
There's just nothing about love
And I'd do everything to give you my heart
Let the voice of love take you highe
Suddenly, screams were heard from the front of the group. I could see one of the knights riding on a horse fall after being hit by an arrow piercing through his chest.
"Oi, what's wrong?!"
"We're under attack!"
