Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 226

226. Air raid (3)

Cooung-

With one punch from the ice monster, a large hole is dug at the entrance to the ice wall. The entire fortress shook at once from the impact.

“What the hell is this!”

A frightened Sir Hans stuck his head out of the ice wall and screamed.

“Lowering!”

Orden, who had become thoughtful, belatedly tried to dissuade Seongjin.

Hwiik-

There was no hesitation in the movements of Shaved Ice No. 3. The fist raised high comes down and hits the ice wall again.

Quaaaang!

“……!”

Damn it.

This time, part of the ice wall cracked and the area near the entrance collapsed significantly. When Bingsu No. 3 pulled out his arm, which was stuck deep in the ice, a cave wide and deep enough to fit a wagon was created.

Crashing, broken pieces of ice fall to the floor.

“…Is that how strong the Glacher Troll is?”

The ice monster’s two punches were enough to scare everyone present.

During the winter these would sometimes come down close to the border, but they never caused any significant damage to the ice wall.

‘If they come all at once and keep pounding on the ice wall with that kind of force… … .’

Isn’t it only a matter of time before the fortress falls?

Forgetting to stop the prince, Orden imagined the worst with a blank face.

In fact, this happened because it was a proper punch from someone who had fought with only his bare fists his whole life, but there was no way Orden would have known that fact.

“It would be impossible to cut through all the passageways. The lower wall is too thick.”

The person who showed such terrifying destructive power seemed to be somewhat dissatisfied.

“Anyway, why are you making such a stupid face, Archduke? You need to move now!”

“…yes?”

“Take the people and hide inside there. It can’t be helped that the entrance to the tunnel is a little crushed, but you will be able to clear the blockage easily.”

The approaching Glature Trolls are already just around the corner. There was no time.

However, the number of soldiers rescued was quite large, and to make matters worse, there were not many people who could properly brace themselves due to the enormous forced march.

It will be difficult for everyone to enter the fortress through the entrance tunnel in time.

Seongjin, who judged that, improvised and created a space to evacuate them. While gathering ourselves and moving through the tunnel one by one, we needed a place to hide from the enemy, even if only for a moment.

“…It’s clear to the outside anyway, so what’s the point in taking refuge there?”

“I’ll take care of that, so don’t worry.”

“…….”

I have no idea what they are going to do. However, after catching a glimpse of the prince’s confident eyes, Orden was overcome by a strange feeling that something might really work out.

“Hurry up!”

Kurrrrrr.

The shaved ice cars carrying people bow down in front of the entrance and lower their posture. Dozens of soldiers who were hanging in a huddle began to climb down the ice monster’s arms.

Most of the soldiers were walking unsteadily, but there were also many soldiers who were unable to move at all.

Surprisingly, Bingsu No. 2 carefully moves his arm and brushes them away toward the pit. It was a fairly delicate movement.

Not only Sir Maria, but even Sir Valerie, who was relatively intact, jumped down and started helping the people.

“Aren’t you going?”

Orden, who was carrying two soldiers who had fainted from concussion, looked back at Seongjin and asked.

“Because I have to control the shaved ice. And Lord Martha….”

He also looked at the people with the hope of helping them, but Masain flatly refused with a hard face.

“I must be by your side.”

Uh, okay. I expected that.

It was when Seongjin was scratching his cheek shyly.

Kurrrrrr.

Suddenly, the enemy Glacher troll that had fallen down wriggled and tried to get up.

“…this!”

Seongjin, who had completely disengaged from the group as he was carrying out the detailed work of moving people, attempted to move shaved ice No. 3 at the same time, which he had been letting go of for a moment in his haste.

Fortunately, Seongjin’s will was passed on to Bingsu No. 3.

Coo!

Thanks to this, the ice monster, which almost got up and rushed at him, was quickly overpowered by Shaved Ice No. 3 and rolled on the floor. The guy wriggled violently, but Bingsu No. 3 was using his limbs to tie him up tightly, as if he was wrestling.

Orden, who was nervous for a moment, sighed in relief and spoke to Seongjin.

“Then, your Majesty, please get out of the way as soon as possible.”

But there was no answer back.

It has to be that way. Seongjin was already busy controlling the three shaved ices individually.

While Bingsu No. 1 lowers his posture and assists, Bingsu No. 2 carefully moves the people into the pit. And Bingsu No. 3 was working hard next to her to subdue the enemy Glacher Troll.

So, you really don’t have the energy to care about your body.

“Hurry, Archduke. I think your Majesty will only move once your evacuation is complete.”

Orden, who was nodding at Lord Martha’s recommendation, suddenly felt something eerie and looked at the prince’s face again.

“…Lowering?”

what? For a moment, I felt like the prince’s eyes were sparkling strangely.

But there was no time to delay. Orden, urged by Masain, jumped down toward the ice cave, carrying his soldiers on his back.

‘weird… … .’

Meanwhile, Seongjin was thinking blankly, holding his ice heart.

He was clearly busy controlling the shaved ice with the same tricks as before. At some point, I lost consciousness and felt dizzy, and it was no longer a hassle to move them in turns.

‘No, something is different.’

Right now, I am not ‘manipulating’ these things to move.

I feel like I have become shaved ice. I had a strange feeling, with my body and mind splitting into three branches and my vision broadening in all directions.

-The evacuation is over, sir. Now you too must move.

Masain’s voice in my ear feels distant, as if a layer of veil were covering it.

Nevertheless, Seongjin clearly understood the meaning of his words and the situations occurring around him.

And what you should do now.

‘Now we have to stop the ice wall, Bingsu No. 2.’

As soon as Seongjin thinks that, the ice monster closest to the entrance moves its body.

Kurrrrrr.

The large hole in the ice wall was completely covered by the body of Shaved Ice No. 2. Even though there were no specific instructions on how to move, it was done in what Seongjin thought was the most ideal form.

And before his eyes, a guide window to the world of normalcy, clearly distinguished from before, appears.

〚Individual 2〛

〚Temperature scroll: Activity (ice separation) ——- Sleep (ice fusion)〛

As Seongjin moved the scroll in thought, the temperature of the ice monster stuck to the wall dropped rapidly and it began to freeze solidly on the ice wall.

Damn it.

Small ice crystals grow here and there, filling up all the gaps between the Glature Troll and the ice wall, as well as some of the cracks.

“…What is this….”

Everyone in the fortress held their breath at the sight, which was hard to believe even after seeing it with their own eyes.

Sir Hans, who had been running wild just now, saying that the prince must have gone crazy, was so shocked that his eyes were now popping out.

“Lowering!”

At that time, Masain called Seongjin again in an urgent voice.

The ice wall has filled in before they can escape, and they are now forced to climb the ice wall on ropes.

However, even though the enemy is right in front of us, there is still no answer from the prince who holds the heart of ice in his hand.

Masain, who was shaking Seongjin with a look of frustration, suddenly noticed something on Seongjin’s face and took a deep breath.

“……!”

The prince’s eyes were shining strangely.

An inorganic brilliance that seems to reflect everything in the world. It is not an unfamiliar sight to Masain.

Didn’t someone he knew well often do this too?

“…Excuse me, sir!”

Masain, who intuitively sensed Seongjin’s condition, quickly carried him on his shoulder and looked around.

The entrance is already completely blocked with frozen shaved ice No. 2. He measured the height of the ice wall, then his face hardened and he launched himself with all his might.

Papak!

Masain jumped upwards from the head of Shaved Ice No. 1 and stepped firmly on the ice, holding on to the rope hanging on the wall.

“All, pull! Pull the rope!”

Sir Oscar, who was anxiously watching the scene from the fortress, encouraged the soldiers.

Soon, the rope that supported Masain and Seongjin’s bodies began to pull upward.

“Sir! Sir, what is happening all of a sudden?”

You have to wake up first.

Masain, having decided so, called out to the prince repeatedly while holding on to the rope with one hand.

But there was still no reaction from the prince. Even though his eyes were clearly open.

-Are you okay? Lowering! Come to your senses!

And Seongjin was also keenly aware that his current condition was not normal. She was listening to Masain’s voice without missing a single word.

It was just that his shouts seemed to be heard in my ears and at the same time as if they were coming from very far away.

His limp limbs were shaking uncomfortably with Masain’s movements, but Seongjin couldn’t even think about supporting himself.

Instead, it was shaved ice No. 1 that began to move in response to his will.

Kurrrrrr.

Bingsu No. 1 slowly stood up with his back to the fortress and stood facing the group of Glature Trolls that were right in front of him.

24 Glazer Trolls.

Including the guy who fell in front of the fortress, this is probably the maximum number that ‘Ice Heart’ can register.

‘… Ah, yes.’

Seongjin suddenly realized.

Those are my enemies. But Lord Martha won’t let me fight them anyway.

Then, isn’t there someone here who is willing to fight the enemy on my behalf?

‘I already know that. ‘But why would I bother to return to my body now?’

The bodies of shaved ices are huge, strong, and can be reused at any time. It’s okay to run wild!

Clumping.

Following Seongjin’s will, Bingsu 1 clenched his fists vigorously.

A strong fist that can crush and destroy most living things in an instant. A pleasant smile bursts out along with a refreshing sense of liberation.

‘haha!’

Then, Bingsu No. 1 responded and cried out loudly.

Woooooo-

and.

thud. thud. thud.

The ice monster ran lightly with wide steps and immediately swung its fist as soon as it encountered the enemy. It was natural that they could not respond properly to such a sudden preemptive attack.

Whoa!

With a tremendous impact sound, the head of the Glacher Troll standing in the lead exploded at once.

* * *

“Lord Martha!”

“Hey!”

Masain, with the prince around him, was able to quickly climb over the wall with the help of the group on the ice wall.

Wong wong!

The wolf dog sent to the fortress first with the group ran at them, wagging its tail vigorously as if the leash had been cut off. Sir Claudia, who was pulling the rope almost as if she was about to cry, also throws the pulley aside and hurries over.

She looked at the prince slouching on Masain’s shoulder and asked with a worried face.

“Lord Masaine. Why are you acting like this all of a sudden? You’re hurt somewhere…”

“No, it’s probably nothing. You’ll be fine, Sir Claudia.”

Masaine took off his winter clothing, laid it on the ice, and carefully laid Prince Mores on top of it.

Chop chop.

The dog that came next to him kept licking his cheek, but the prince still didn’t move at all. If you don’t look closely, you’ll wonder if he’s even breathing.

The only sign that the prince was alive was the occasional flash of silver in his half-open eyes.

“…Shouldn’t we call the council member right away?”

Sir Hans asked cautiously, as the situation was obviously not normal. I hope that this will be enough to make up for the lese majeste sin committed when I was in a bad mood.

But Masain shook his head.

“It’s okay. Please help those trapped at the entrance to move into the fortress first. Not only the Archduchess, but also Sir Maria and Inquisitor Valery are still trapped at the entrance.”

Then he stood up and looked at the demonic beasts approaching, filling the canyon.

Dozens of Glacher Trolls approached close by, and hundreds of Lycanslopes followed behind from a little distance away.

“We need to find a way to deal with those demonic beasts right now. Didn’t you just see that? If those Glature Trolls stick and pound properly, even the ice walls of this fortress won’t be able to hold out for long.”

“Huh!”

“For now, our group will go outside. How many other Oryo users are there in the fortress who can fight?”

Then Sir Hans muttered with an embarrassed look on his face.

“All those with good skills have been sent to the Ice Wall Base. All that is left in the fortress now is a guard for minimum security. We have requested reinforcements from the territory, but now there are four Wolf Knights, including Vice-Captain Oscar. It’ll be everything.”

He had strong faith in only one ice wall.

Masain was conflicted at that answer.

Isn’t this a hopeless number to even call it a military force? Can’t we just carry the prince around and evacuate to the imperial capital like this?

at that time.

Slurp.

The sound of a sword being drawn was heard.

“But Lord Massaine, you will still want to fight as long as you can.”

As if sensing his agony, Sir Claudia spoke with a determined expression. Commander Bruno and Sir Calmen also quietly look at Masaine, clutching their swords behind her.

A steadfast gaze that does not even think of retreat and does not show even the slightest sign of conflict.

Masain suddenly felt dumbfounded, and looked down at the prince lying quietly and laughed.

‘Lowering. Since when on earth did our group become so helpless that they couldn’t tell what was coming and just rushed in? Isn’t this all due to degradation?’

But maybe that’s the same for me too. Could it be that we are becoming incorrigible like these people?

Without knowing whether the heat quietly boiling in his chest was pride or shame, Masain slowly pulled Misra from his belt.

Then, as if they could not be defeated, the Wolf Knights also bravely drew their swords.

“The Gorge Fortress is the last bastion in the north that defends the Sigismund Territory! All Wolf Knights, raise your swords!”

Sir Oscar shouted in a voice full of spirit.

“Archers, raise your bows! If possible, load up the aurors and aim at their hearts!”

That was when they steeled themselves and were about to go down the ice wall.

As they held on to the rope and looked down, they saw an unbelievable sight.

thud! thud! thud!

The ice monster suddenly rushed forward with great force, blowing off the head of the leading enemy in one blow!

Whoa!

A loud bang accompanied by a huge impact sound that shook the canyon! The Glacher Troll’s head falls to pieces.

“……!”

Before they could even see the flying pieces of ice, the ice monster quickly turned around and this time raised its elbow and struck the heart of the guy next to him.

Quang!

Whoops!

The heart of the monster that was standing stupidly was torn apart through its chest, and the body of the huge Glature Troll collapsed to the floor, helpless.

Craddangtangtang!

Tremors strong enough to shake the fortress surround the area.

Of course, the ice monster had already turned away from him and was already moving quickly in search of another target.

“…What is this?”

“Vince… is that Vince?”

The amazing action of one Glacher Troll.

Everyone in the fortress looked down in fascination, completely forgetting the sense of crisis from earlier.

“Oh! That…!”

However, Lord Calmen, who was stupidly opening his mouth, suddenly clapped his hands as if he remembered something.

okay! Surely those movements looked a lot like someone he knew?

therefore.

The young boy who had single-handedly defeated seven capital guards.

“…no way?”

Then, Leader Bruno, who had been quietly observing the battle of the Glature Trolls, nodded.

“It certainly resembles his movements. It seems you are still controlling Vince.”

Before he could finish his words, the four Glacher Trolls in the lead instantly became incapable of fighting.

While the panicked enemies were scrambling to find the target, Vince, who had rushed forward, was now digging into the center of the Glature Trolls.

“The Glatzer Troll… is it something that can move like that?”

Even Sir Oscar, who has been through many hardships in the Demonic World for over a dozen years, is seeing this for the first time.

While everyone in the fortress was shocked, only Sir Sharon looked into space with a relaxed expression and muttered.

“Hehehe. What is it? Mores, if your father sees you, he will definitely scold you. Yes. Hehehe. No, Mores, aren’t you feeling too relaxed without your father? It’s okay. That’s right. Hehehe.”

fantasy,