Chapter 91
Chapter 91: The Saint woman on the Battlefield
「This is no good . Our front lines are going down . We will lose the battle at this rate . 」
Caria’s long sword drew a glittering line as she slashed an elf’s belly that stood in her way . Blood splashed around and the road became stained with vivid red .
While wiping the blood off her cheeks, Caria looked attentively at the other side . She didn’t care about the fallen enemy soldiers . On the other side of her line of sight stood Matia . Yes, the commander of the Heraldic Order, Saint Matia .
「…But, we are just helping them fight this war . We can’t go against the military rules . I am not the one in charge . Besides, we still haven’t won the battle on the rear side, can’t you see?」
The units directed by Matia were located on the sidelines, a little far from the ongoing conflict at the front .
Actually, even though Matia was an important collaborator, she was just a human being . This war was the affairs of the elves, and they felt that responsibility should fall on their kin . It was hard to persuade Eldith and her supporters to let Matia be a fundamental part of this battle . Eventually, they accepted her help, but the front lines was an important key and major strategical point that could dictate their victory . Summing up, Matia was ordered to fight on the rear, as guards; at least they let her do something instead of nothing .
Caria said that the situation wasn’t looking good for them, but Matia couldn’t see the condition at the front line from her position as it was blocked by numerous soldiers .
Amidst this disarray, Caria replied to Matia’s question while moving her shoulders, as if she distrusted something somewhere .
「I know that . But, just look at the movement of our side’s flag . Can’t you see that our flag has collapsed? The front lines are no longer working . Rather, this situation is the proof that the enemy brought more of their soldiers to this battle . 」
Certainly, what Caria said made sense . Matia couldn’t help but nod in agreement .
The enemy soldiers engaged in a battle with Matia’s rear units . However, someone said that these soldiers were probably the last forces from the enemy side . That in itself was rather abnormal . It meant that most of the enemy’s forces conglomerated at the front battle . However . Although only a few enemy soldiers remained on the sidelines, Matia could see that it was not easy to march towards the front line because of the narrowly passageway .
Unexpectedly, Matia distorted her expression . What kind of decision should she make?
The battles she had experienced so far were close to small-scale wars . Matia had no experience in conducting large-scale battles . Moreover, she had only strategical knowledge . She wasn’t a fighter herself .
To be honest, Matia didn’t think that her own command in the battle of Garoua Maria was that remarkable . Many heraldic knights died under her command . If she had done well, they would have been alive today, and her victory would have been accomplished with less deaths and damage on the Heraldic side .
Therefore, Matia was worried . Would it be okay to use the soldiers in order to pierce through the front lines? These thoughts made things puzzling for Matia .
「I’m sorry, but I’m going . I might not be able to stop it, but at least, I’ll help our ally’s back . 」
Filaret passed through Caria and Matia, and was already on her way . She shook her cloak lightly and her dark eyes shined brightly .
A storm of magical power overflowed from her back . Up until now, Filaret had not shown much of her power . She never displayed her powers on the sidelines . But, with her will, she should be able to exert her potential right here and now .
Nonetheless, Matia thought that it was strange for Filaret to say that she was going to the front lines herself because of her personality .
“Ah, yes . ” When Matia realized the meaning of Filaret’s sudden action, an unpleasant feeling ran through her brain .
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「“He” is probably up there . That’s right, I believe that “he” is fighting in the front lines . I bet that “he” is wielding the sword, which I embedded on his body . 」
Caria became temperamental upon hearing Filaret’ remarks . She replied by saying, 「That was my treasure sword, you know . 」
“I knew it” . Unexpectedly, Matia covered her lips with her hands . Every time both Filaret and Caria showed off their real powers and resolve, was when that “man” got entangled in some sort of conflict . Matia fully understood this . She knew this since a while ago .
Filaret didn’t say the name of the person whom she described just now .
Yet, Matia knew . Obviously . She talked about the Heraldic Order’s collaborator, the hero named Lugis . It’s been a while since she last saw him . But, for some unknown reason, Filaret found out his whereabouts . Then, of course, she would go to the front lines by herself .
「Hey, you . What are you going to do? 」
Caria’s short question reached Matia’s ears . Matia didn’t know what to do, to be honest . Even so, Caria continued to speak, and these next words made a slight change in Matia’s heart . That’s right, just like this .
「We’re going there no matter what you do here . If you come along, then follow us . I will open the path for you . 」
Caria’s voice sounded upbeat . Her silvery eyes were gleaming with determination .
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To be honest, Matia was still unable to handle Lugis’ presence . Her feelings for him were complicated and bittersweet .
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Lugis was Matia’s lifesaver who protected her from a premature death . On the other hand, Lugis was also a “gruesome enemy” who tried to grab this world to himself . However, Lugis was also a mysterious person that shook Matia’s emotions .
When it came to action, Matia fully understood her capabilities, and she moved under reason and calculation . However, when it came to Lugis, Matia lost all reason and her emotions began to move as if they had free will .
In fact, Matia rushed to the front lines with all her units, even though she thought it was a ridiculous move to do .
“Oh, no . Absolutely not . I am making this move because of those girls . It’s a calculated move in order to protect both Caria and Filaret . They are valuable for the Heraldic Order . Yes, that’s right . It’s just my calculation . I am not doing this because of Lugis . Correct . Lugis’ presence never swayed my useless emotions . ”
Matia narrowed her gaze while moving fiercely on the ground .
“…A Saint mustn’t be emotional . Never . Because a Saint is a precious servant of God . ”
That’s right . Someone told Matia these words a long time ago . When was it? Matia couldn’t remember when . Who told it? She didn’t even know who . After all, it happened in a very distant past .
Up to this point, Matia had lived with these words as her substance . As a result, she had gained utmost confidence as a Saint, and she even gained the support of many due to her faith .
Therefore, she must not be affected by her own emotions . Moving with emotions meant denying herself . It meant letting go of what she had . She could never cross those boundaries .
Matia immersed in her thoughts . Lugis was just a temporary collaborator . The Heraldic Order wasn’t the only motive why Matia thought this way . As a woman, Matia also felt strange if she were to feel emotions for him since she met him not too long ago . As far as their collaboration went, Lugis remained a stranger in her life .
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Therefore, this action was by no means emotional . Matia believed firmly that she wouldn’t be fluttered because of such a man .
Matia solidified her mind and her resolve . She managed to bring her units to the front lines, and…Lugis was certainly there, just as Filaret said moments ago .
“…Lugis was about to lose his life to the hands of the enemy’s general . ”
Matia’s eyes were wide open, and her body was moving unsteadily .
Surely, this man was the one Matia thought as just a temporary collaborator and a stranger .
Nevertheless . The moment she saw this scene, the resolve that had been solidified in her mind melted away . Her brain easily forsake the chain of reason and the measure of calculation .
Incredibly, her mouth moved faster than anyone else did . Faster than Caria’s sparkling silvery sword . Even faster than Filaret’s magical power .
Matia yelled to the archers, who had just finished preparing their bows and arrows . A loud voice cut through the sky and echoed throughout the entire battlefield .
「Shoot! We must rescue our compatriot Lugis!」
A desperate voice . It was the sound of someone willing to sacrifice everything in order to save just one man . Yes, the voice of the Saint woman prevailed above everything else in the battlefield . She intended to save Lugis, not as a temporary collaborator or stranger, but as fellow compatriot .
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