Chapter 124
Chapter 124 – White Legion and the Aryan
『Fighter Tribe』
That was how people called the Aryans .
They were gifted with rare physical capabilities and have been honing said abilities to the utmost limit through harsh military training . They were educated from youth to not fear death, and those who’re lucky enough to witness them in battle and survived likened them to nigh unstoppable killing machines .
It’s said that back when the eastern continent was still rife with forest, the Aryans were once a great country with a major military might .
However, after their defeat to the Great Arcadia Empire, the Aryan kingdom lost most of its power . Their defeat was mostly because of their preference in melee combat; their opposition, the Great Arcadia Empire army made use of their overwhelming numbers, various weaponry, and magic to respond against the Aryans’ ferocity . The first emperor, Leon Arcadia who led the Arcadia army personally at that time even commented “I do not wish to fight them a second time”, giving credit to how fearsome these Aryan warriors were in combat .
The remaining Aryans then moved to the eastern mountain range, living and developing their own culture there until now .
Two-third of the eastern mountain ranges were their territory . The true dwarves never provoked them, choosing to avoid fighting them .
The Aryans usually stay in their territory in a self-sufficient manner . But occasionally, when their bloodlust and longing for battle rises back, they would go fight the northern barbarian or Grants Principality to sate their need for combat and plundering .
They fought with no rules, only following their own instincts… truly a tricky opponent .
[Then, how will Milord hope to make them obey?]
Along the way to the Aryan territory, Darius asked Ares .
[Through battle?]
[Of course not . Even with this many White Legion, it won’t still be enough…]
[Then why did you bring the White Legion along?]
Ares smiled in response to Darius’ question .
[The White Legion will act as a bait to catch the bigger fish . ]
[What does that even mean?]
[Well… you’ll see . By the way, we’ll be arriving soon . ]
Ares pointed to a direction… where a series of houses started to become visible in the distance .
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At the front was a solid looking stone gate . A lot of Aryans could be seen around the gate, ready to fight . At glance, their number was about the same as the White Legion . Probably a scouting party .
A large man who seemed to be the leader shouted loudly .
[Uninvited guests, what do you want by trudging into our land?]
[Friendship . ]
Ares smiled refreshingly .
[We’ve come to forge a bond of friendship . ]
The squad leader laughed .
[O’ uninvited guest . We have no intention to forge any friendship with the weak . You’ll have to prove your ability first… Although I doubt that you can match us . Boys! Do it!]
The Aryan advance party attacked without much words . Seeing this situation, without breaking his smile, Ares spoke up .
[If you want to see my power, then I’ll show you . I’ll show you that there are warriors out there who could match you . ]
After saying so, he turned around and spoke to the White Legion behind him .
[Well… as expected . White Legion, get them . ]
About 50 White Legion that had been riding behind Ares began to march forward . Each of them holding what seemed like a cylindrical stick of various sizes .
Those who’re good with a sword held a sword-length stick, while those who’re good with a spear held a stick with the length of a spear .
Seeing this, Darius couldn’t help but ask Ares .
[Is this the solution you spoke of, Milord?]
[Eh, of course not]
[Then, did you prepare a tactic or something?]
[Not really? I didn’t give them any specific tactic . ]
That said, Ares still grinned .
[In any case, the Aryan scouting party… At first glance, their numbers seemed to be equal to the White Legion . But the White Legion will repel them . These guys can make their own judgment after all . If the Aryan only knows the language of 『Power』, then we’ll show them just that right here . ]
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All the White Legion members that responded to Ares’ order to march were those who were experts in melee combat .
[Hooooo, amazing . I thought you’d turn tail . ]
The one speaking just now was Baran . In his hand was a broadsword-size stick .
[Aahh, I hate this . I don’t want to deal with these muscle-bound people . I’d rather go back to Heinz and embrace some beauties . ]
That one was Flick . In his hand was a longsword-size stick .
[……………]
While Kill who rode next to Flick remained silent . His eyes firmly focused on the Aryan . He also wielded a longsword-size stick just like Flick .
[Can you guys focus ahead without spouting nonsense for once? It’s noisy, you know?]
Karina reprimanded . She’s wielding a stick with the length of a spear .
Those stick weapons were custom made and only distributed for the White Legion .
Thanks to Ares’ knowledge in alchemy, the stick became almost 『unbreakable』 .
The White Legion was not allowed to bring their personal weapon this time . They would only be allowed to do so in important battles . If they brought out their personal weapons… the result would be slaughter .
To avoid that, they fought with these special sticks .
This time, Ares’ order was to capture every single one of the Aryan, not to kill them all anyway .
[The Aryans… a single one of them might be enough to kill 10 regular soldiers… with the currently weak Imperial soldiers, I guess dozens of them will be needed to kill just one Aryan . ]
Ares mused as he turned the White Legion .
[Well, I don’t think you guys are weaker than them… Unless they grossly outnumber you, then use the stick to fight them . Our aim is to capture all of them alive . We are trying to befriend them after all . ]
He also added .
[However… they are still, strong… so, 『take it seriously』 . ]
[Alright then…]
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As he said so, Flick infused magic into his battle stick . The same also applied to the other White Legion members . Their battle stick started to glow with bluish light .
[We got permission to go serious this time… I’m not going to pass it up since it’s been a long time . Well then, Aryan, how long you guys will keep me entertained?]
And with that, Flick rushed towards the charging Aryan .
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[I see… scatter them around . Brilliant, the Aryans fell for it . They are good . ]
Darius commented with a laugh .
[Strong… very strong . Those guys . They certainly can capture all the Aryan advance squad . ]
Darius was amazed from seeing the White Legion in action . After all, Darius never seen 『soldiers』as powerful as each member of the White Legion so far .
[In other places, each of them could become a military general or even a Hero at the very least . ]
[Even so, those 『weirdos』are content with only being soldiers . That’s how they are . ]
Ares himself laughed .
The Aryans are strong . Anyone will know at first glance . Grants regular army unit would struggle when facing them
After all… Ares was very familiar with their fearsome strength… thanks to Leon’s memories within him .
The Aryans attacked the White Legion with overwhelming speed and power . But the White Legion…
[Haha, they’re still coming at you even after their bones have been broken . They got some guts . ]
[The only way to stop them is to instantly knock them unconscious . Aim for the key points!]
[Interesting, isn’t it? Here I thought you’re itching to get serious?]
[You guys… you might get killed by accident if you keep blabbering your mouths like that . You know how angry Ares-sama will get if any of us die… we must absolutely survive . ]
[No shit… ah, here comes another one]
The Aryan’s attack was evaded swiftly and they counter attacked with absolute precision to effectively take their opponent out of the battle without killing anyone .
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The Aryans are certainly strong . It’s no exaggeration to say that if they’re prepared to die, even one will be enough to take down 100 regular soldiers before expiring . But the precise attacks that the White Legion did… could take them out of battle instantly by rendering the Aryan unconscious .
[UooooOOOO!!]
Baran wielded his large battle stick at a tremendous speed . The Aryan who received his blow head on staggered back, then he took that chance to slug them down in the face with his left fist .
[Ugu!]
But since the opponent was an Aryan, he didn’t instantly get knocked out . At that moment…
[Gue!]
An intense kick hit the Aryan, whose stance had crumbled, in the temple . This time the attack managed to knock him out .
[Oi… deal with your own side . ]
[Sorry sorry, his head just happened to be in the right place . ]
That kick came from the nearby Flick . He laughed Baran’s protest out then proceeded to move to his next target .
And just like that, the Aryan scouting party quickly dwindled in number .
Watching his Aryan compatriots fall one by one, the squad leader was left speechless .
[Impossible… we, the Aryans, were beaten so easily… and to Arcadia’s rank and file soldiers no less…!]
The moment he muttered that, an invisible slash hit him .
The squad leader managed to react, but his sword actually broke off from the exchange .
[Ah, thank goodness you can block that . I know that if it’s you guys, you’ll be just fine . ]
The one who said so… was Ares .
[Now then, squad leader . Can you go and deliver my message to your chief now?]
[…guh, what is it?]
[That the Commander of the enemy forces wants to talk . If he doesn’t come… I have a lot of prisoners of war here with me . Please tell him that . ]
Said Ares with a smile .