Lord of Training - Chapter 35



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35. First battle.

35. First battle.

Paaaaang!

In an instant, we caught up with the mounted rifle corps of the Hebrok Estate heading towards the barrier.

I flew without stopping.

Paaaaang! Wheeing!

Slowed down.

When I saw the intact barrier in the distance, my tension eased and I let out a sigh of relief.

“Whew! It’s not too late!”

But it wasn’t over yet.

Whew!

Lieutenant Audrey, her goggles pulled up to her forehead, stood close to me.

“Major Alain, what is going on?”

“The Kingdom of Albion, that’s what they’re after, that wall!”

“A barrier?”

“Yes, that barrier was built long ago to block the monsters coming from the dimensional gate in the northeastern mountains. If we break that barrier, those monsters will spread to our territory and the Atlan Kingdom. Then, we have to send troops to catch the monsters, and if the Albion Kingdom forces come down during that gap, this war will be unwinnable!”

Lieutenant Audrey, who heard what I said, also seemed to know about the wave here and her expression became serious.

“But how do you break down such a solid barrier?”

“If I were you, I would just focus the bombing with a bomber.”

“Bombing?”

Lieutenant Audrey shook her head.

“But their Glagos airfield is already constantly monitored by our scouts, intelligence corps, and the Guards Airborne Corps. If a bomber is flying, we will know.”

“Then what about other airports?”

“There is no other airfield nearby suitable for bomber landings. The rest are too far away.”

There’s no way that’s possible?

Otherwise they would have no reason to delay their attack.

“Aren’t you being too sensitive?”

“But it would be much more advantageous for them to attack before the 2nd Corps arrives, so why wait until the monster wave arrives?”

“Preparing for war doesn’t happen overnight. You have to move troops, move supplies, and move the bombers you just mentioned to a nearby airfield. They’re probably not ready yet.”

“No, are you saying that you want to go to war without even preparing to that extent?”

“There are many things in the world that don’t make sense. There are also many commanders that don’t make sense.”

Did I think wrong?

Am I really being too sensitive?

But no matter how much I think about it, would I really blow this great opportunity?

Is there no strategist like that in the Kingdom of Albion?

Questions continued one after another.

“Are there really no other airfields nearby?”

“The next closest is Johnston Airfield. It’s so far away that even if you somehow make it there, you’ll probably crash in the mountains because you won’t have enough horsepower to get back.”

“What? So you’re saying I can come all the way here?”

“If we could carry a little less bombs or reduce the weight, we could probably get here. But we don’t have enough horsepower batteries to get back······.”

“Damn it! Then it will definitely come.”

“yes?”

The bomber must not return.

The pilot would either parachute out or attempt to land on our territory, which was a vast plain ideal for raising horses.

There were even crazy countries where pilots used suicide bombing tactics on their fleets, like kamikazes.

And once the barrier was bombed and collapsed, the commotion would summon dimensional monsters, and the wave would most likely begin right away.

Then, the entire territory will fall into chaos, so it will be easy to escape.

We reached the top of the barrier.

Lieutenant Audrey and I arrived first because we mixed slow and fast flight.

“Lieutenant Audrey, do you know which way Johnston Field is?”

“You have to look at the map to find the exact location.”

“You don’t even know the approximate location?”

“It’s roughly north-northwest of here.”

“Then the bomber will approach from that direction. They said that the magic battery that came all the way here is precarious, so there won’t be any room to take a detour.”

Judging by the look on Lieutenant Audrey’s face, I can tell she still doesn’t believe me.

Actually, I was hoping I was wrong.

“If the bombers come here, will there be an air magic knight?”

“Normally, an airborne magic knight is included as an escort. However, since we are monitoring their airborne magic unit right now, it is probably only at the level of one airborne battalion.”

“There are only about 10 people, so that’s fortunate.”

“But why do you think they’re going to bomb this place today?”

“They must have planted spies, so they know that the 2nd Corps will arrive here starting tomorrow. If it’s not today, then that’s really fortunate.”

If I were you, I’d do something right before the wave hits.

That’s it now.

It will be difficult to identify them in the dark of night, so we will bomb them before sunset.

Whew! Whew!

“Gasp gasp!”

“Haa! You two are going too fast.”

At that time, the unit members arrived late.

“Everyone, get your ammo!”

I took out ammunition from the alchemist’s workshop and distributed it to my unit members.

In order to move as quickly as possible, everyone was carrying only the bare minimum of equipment and ammunition.

Lieutenant Audrey’s eyes widened.

“Have you also awakened the subspace technique?”

“We’ll talk about that later, you wear this.”

He took out his bulletproof vest and held it out.

“What is this?”

“It’ll stop most bullets. It’ll hurt a lot, though. Wear everything inside.”

“Here?”

“okay.”

I accepted Lieutenant Audrey’s coat and rifle.

She was wearing a bulletproof vest inside.

“You take some ammo too. We need at least one more pair of hands right now.”

“yes!”

Is it because you are participating in actual combat?

Lieutenant Audrey’s answer was unusually loud.

“Everyone listen up! We are now going to shoot down the Albion bombers!”

“A bomber?”

“These are the ones targeting the barrier. There will be no mercy. They must be killed.”

I looked at Lieutenant Audrey.

“Lieutenant, you will take command of the 3rd and 4th squadrons in place of Ensign Phelps.”

“all right.”

And he gave the squadron leaders dimensional radios, a legacy of the elves.

The radios used in the kingdom were large, heavy, and of poor performance. However, the dimensional radio never lost contact no matter how far away it was, and was small enough to be held in one hand.

“Now search the north-northwest for the bomber. Contact me as soon as you see it!”

“yes!”

“depart!”

It started with Lieutenant Audrey’s 3rd and 4th squadrons.

We split into four groups of four and flew north-northwest.

***

Wheezing! Wheezing!

My body sways in the strong wind.

It’s chilling to the bone.

His teeth were shaking, and his whole body was shaking like an aspen tree.

Because of the high altitude here, it was much colder than on the ground.

But I had to hold on. And I had to find it.

I heard the dimensional radio.

Chi-chik!

“You didn’t find it?”

Chi-chik!

– Yes, 2nd squadron, I can’t see anything yet.

– 3rd squadron, out of sight.

– 4th Squadron, it’s quiet here too.

We were flying over a fairly wide area, but no enemy bombers were in sight.

It was a partly cloudy day so visibility wasn’t bad, so if you fly towards this place you should be able to see it.

Or am I thinking wrong?

There are only two hours left until sunset.

If they were going to bomb, they should have shown up by now.

We searched our surroundings once more.

But the bomber was never found.

I was thinking of withdrawing now.

‘Well, it was a bit hard, but I think I trained.’

The important thing is that the barrier is intact.

Chijijik!

For a moment, my heart sank.

The radio came.

– This is the second squadron! It’s the enemy! I can see the bombers.

Damn, my bad feelings always turn out to be so right!

As expected, Captain Kalin, with his keen eyesight, found the enemy.

His Eagle Eye (lv.1) skill increases human vision several times.

Chi-chik!

“Everyone, gather where the 2nd squadron is!”

We turned to starboard.

Soon the second squadron came into view.

And then, about 20 bombers appeared passing through the clouds below.

They were heading towards the barrier.

Still, the numbers weren’t that large.

Of course, it’s more than enough to break down barriers.

Lieutenant Audrey’s 3rd and 4th squadrons also arrived.

“They are lowering their altitude to bomb.”

Lieutenant Audrey said.

“At that speed, how long will it take to reach the barrier?”

“I’ll be there in 15 minutes.”

shit!

They all had to be shot down within 15 minutes.

That was when.

“Captain, this is an enemy aerial magic knight.”

“what?”

Sergeant Kalin pointed to the rear of the lead bomber.

It wasn’t visible until a little while ago.

But now, a dozen or so aerial magic knights were visible.

He probably just got out of a bomber and was on a surveillance flight.

Life is not easy.

But now I couldn’t back out.

Because this place will be my territory.

“We will take charge of the enemy air magic knights.”

Lieutenant Audrey stepped forward.

“Good! 3rd and 4th squadrons, attack the enemy air magic knights. 2nd squadron will take charge of the bomber formation on the starboard side, and 1st squadron will take charge of the lead bomber formation.”

“yes!”

“Major Alain, watch out for the machine gun.”

“Okay.”

As it was their first air combat, the crew members’ expressions were tense.

“I’ll tell you one thing. Don’t die!”

“yes!”

Lieutenant Audrey saluted me and shouted to 3rd and 4th squadrons.

“I don’t ask for much. Just kill one! I’ll take care of the rest.”

“yes!”

“let’s go!”

The 3rd and 4th squadrons donned goggles and dived towards the enemy’s rear.

What they are after is the enemy aerial magic knight.

Killing as many enemies as possible in your first attack will give you a numerical advantage and increase your chances of winning.

Please be safe!

Now it was our turn.

“let’s go!”

“Eww! Let’s go!”

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Sergeant Pearson, Sergeant Cameron, and Sergeant Jester followed me.

Bang! Tata tang! Bang!

Already, the 3rd and 4th squadrons led by Audrey have attacked the enemy aerial magic knights.

Several enemies were seen falling helplessly in the surprise attack.

The first attack was a success.

And then the enemy air magic knights chased after our soldiers.

Now it’s our turn.

He gave the order to attack, with his palm facing forward.

He slashed diagonally like an eagle swooping down on its prey.

[Use the Penetration (lv.3) skill.]

[Use the Penetration (lv.3) skill.]

[Use the Penetration (lv.3) skill.]

Tutata tata tang! Bang! Ta tang!

Boom! Boom!

One of the lead bombers’ engines caught fire.

“good!”

Tata tata tang! Tata tang!

At that moment, fire erupted from the machine gun under the cockpit.

“Spread out!”

Swish! Swish!

As soon as the signal to disperse was given, the squadron members scattered.

It wasn’t easy to hit the flying aerial magic knight.

First of all, it was moving nonstop, and the target was very small.

Besides, the bombers were slow.

But you must not let your guard down.

There were three heavy machine guns on the front, top and bottom of the bomber, so if we were not careful, we would be attacked before we could even get close.

[Use Halo (lv.1) skill.]

I used my defensive skills for safety and looked up at the bomber that had just attacked.

The plane was losing altitude, with heavy fire and smoke pouring out of its engine.

It’s falling!

The Kalin formation was also successful, as one of the bombers was plunging with its wing on fire.

As the bomber we had hit plummeted, another bomber took the lead.

I flew towards the front of the bomber.

[Uses the High-Speed ​​Flight (lv.2) skill.]

Paaaaang! Paaaaang!

With the high-speed flight skill I leveled up yesterday, I flew in front of the lead bomber in an instant.

I had to be more tense because the Halo skill would disappear if I used another skill.

At that moment, the machine gun below the cockpit was pointed at me.

[Use the Air Shield (lv.3) skill.]

Tata tang! Tata tang!

Puppupupupupupup!

In an instant, dozens of bullets hit the air shield and fell into the cornfield.

Crunch!

‘Now it’s my turn!’

I flew over the cockpit using the penetration skill.

Tutata tata tang!

Papapapapat!

Blood was seen splattering inside the cockpit.

I didn’t think it was cruel.

If you’re not the enemy, I’ll die.

He followed the bomber and aimed at the starboard engine.

Tutata tang!

Phew!

‘Good!’

[Use Halo (lv.1) skill.]

It took off into the air after confirming that its engine was on fire.

I changed the magazine and looked around.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Two bombers had already crashed, and a third was in the process of crashing.

Machine guns were firing in all directions from the bombers, and our men were dodging the bullets and attacking the enemy like a swarm of bees.

I was really out of my mind.

Still, our men were fighting quite well.

Chi-chik!

– Two enemies are heading that way.

It was Lieutenant Audrey’s voice.

Two enemy aerial magic knights who had been fighting the 3rd and 4th squadrons were flying towards us.

They’re coming to protect the bomber.

Chi-chik!

“Okay! I’ll take it.”

I stopped the flying guys.

If I hadn’t stopped them, my squadron would have been hit as they attacked the bombers.

Still, they approached me from above, as if they were the basic guys.

[Use the Air Shield (lv.3) skill.]

[Use the Air Shield (lv.3) skill.]

[Use Halo (lv.1) skill.]

He even deployed two shields and a halo skill.

They came at me in an instant and pointed their guns at me.

Bang! Ta-tang! Bang!

Pot! Squeak! Squeak!

The bullet pierced the air shield and lodged in the halo shield.

‘He’s a guy with penetration skills!’

For a moment, a cold sweat ran down my back.

If I had only used the air shield, I would have been hit by a bullet.

The one ahead had faster flight speed and stronger skills.

I pointed my gun at the guy right behind me.

The air shield is gone.

Tutatatang! Tutatatang!

Puff!

“Ugh!”

As the two aerial magic knights passed me, one of them let out a single scream.

Got one!

[Uses high-speed flight skill (lv.2).]

Paaaaang!

There was no time to hesitate.

I followed the guy in front.

Crunch!

Tutata tang!

‘Huh? I dodged it!’

Is this an evasion technique?

The moment I thought I had hit him, the bastard’s body moved sideways.

Paaaaang!

Besides, he also used high-speed flight skills.

The bastard disappears from my sight.

You can’t miss it.

[Uses high-speed flight skill (lv.2).]

Paaaaang!

Tutatang! Tatatang!

‘Get some!’

Even though we were behind the enemy, it wasn’t easy to hit them.

Especially when using the high-speed flight skill, it was not easy to track the enemy’s location.

That’s when the guy started to rise rapidly.

I followed him and soared upward.

The speed gradually slowed down due to the altitude.

At that moment, the guy turned around and pointed his gun at me.

uh?

[Use Halo (lv.1) skill.]

Bang! Bang!

Zzz!

He quickly dodged to the side and flew.

The Halo shield has been destroyed.

And now he’s chasing me.

‘Damn, at least ace level!’

Why are you sticking with me instead of Lieutenant Audrey?

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Paaaaang! Paaaaang!

The high-speed flight skill could not be stopped.

Because my defensive skills don’t work on him.

Even though he has a bulletproof vest, he gets hit in the head and that’s it.

‘I guess I’ll need a helmet too.’

I poured in five Mana Rings.

Then I saw the Albion bombers in front of me.

First of all, let’s avoid the rain!

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