Lord of Training - Chapter 39



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39. This land is mine.

39. This land is mine.

“Wow!”

“Long live Alain Bombard!”

“Long live the Airborne Magic Unit!”

Is this what a general feels like?

As we head towards the barrier, artillerymen rush in, raise their hands and cheer.

They were just about to be attacked from behind by an angry orc.

But we didn’t let a single orc pass.

A man with a shiny medal on his chest approached.

“This is Captain Oswald. Do you remember me?”

“Of course. How could anyone in Havelock not know Sir Oswald?”

“Haha! Thanks to you, the team members were able to stay safe. Thank you.”

chuck!

Oswald saluted with his fist against his chest.

I accepted it with a salute.

He was a knight of the family, a war hero who had even received the Silver Star and become a baron. He was also the captain in charge of the entire Havelock artillery.

I just caught that person’s eye.

‘You saved me twice, so I guess people know how grateful they are.’

If we hadn’t prepared for the Orc detachment, at least the howitzer artillery battery at the rear would have been annihilated.

Now, he has received the approval of the two barons who can be said to be the real powers in the territory.

I felt like I was catching up with Sten Bombard a little bit.

We entered the wall amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the knights and soldiers of the estate.

Inside the wall there was a large restaurant, where everyone ate, slept, and rested.

A place where lords, nobles, knights, and soldiers all rest.

We were able to rest for a while inside the restaurant.

‘Whew! Was that a little crazy?’

So far, 5,000 men from the 2nd Corps have arrived at Hebrok Territory.

As the situation at the front became more dire, Chief of Staff Sten Bombard deployed troops from the 2nd Army Corps instead of the 1st Army Corps to the northwestern border of the Hebrok Territory.

And the 1st Corps moved to the western front to help the Tafeld Estate.

It was very important to hold the wall, so I could have received support from some of the 2nd Corps if I had asked.

But I held off the orcs with just my air battalion and the Hebrok mounted riflemen.

That way, the credit will be entirely mine.

And I had the confidence to stop it.

It was a great success.

“How many Orc airborne troops do you think have come over?”

Sergeant Kalin, leaning back against the wall, asked with a worried expression.

“According to reports from the 1st Corps, there are a little over 2,000 people.”

“Two thousand? Are you crazy?”

Carlin and the rest of the crew gaped in amazement.

That would be the case, since we had just dealt with about 100 people, and had mobilized our airborne magic unit and 500 mounted riflemen.

Two thousand orcs like that would be a near disaster.

“The front lines are likely to be pushed.”

“The problem is that now we have to deal with them.”

Everyone nodded with serious expressions.

Although the 1st Corps moved to the western front, it was not enough to stop the Orc airborne troops and the main force of the Kingdom of Albion.

So the 2nd Corps will also go to support the western front as soon as its troops arrive.

It was imperative to protect either the Tafeld or Hebrok territories, as they would allow movement to central Atlan if captured.

“If the command doesn’t come up with some special measures, we’ll continue to be pushed back.”

Lieutenant Audrey said.

“I guess so.”

“Major, is there no other way?”

“Huh? Why are you asking me that?”

“I thought Major Alain might have a way.”

“There is no clear way for me. The higher-ups will figure it out.”

I thought about it for a moment.

Then all my subordinates looked at me.

Lieutenant Audrey made a meaningful expression.

“There is a way, right?”

“well.”

Actually, there was a method I thought of while searching for orcs these past few days.

But I couldn’t be sure because the chances of success were low.

“What? Can you tell me?”

“If I were a field commander, I would first destroy the supply base and airfield in Glagos using the bombers in Enple territory.”

“Wouldn’t it be dangerous? There would be anti-aircraft guns. And the enemy’s air force wouldn’t stay still either.”

“But if we succeed, we can at least stop them from advancing any further. As you know, it is winter now. The Kingdom of Albion has no railroads. And the cities are far apart. We need transport planes to move supplies, but if we destroy the supply bases and airfields, they will definitely lack supplies. In particular, the Orcs are said to eat three or four times more than humans, so they will also lack food.”

“It would be a really good operation if it works. You should tell Chief of Staff Sten.”

I gave a snicker.

“Everyone should know that much. They’re probably all figuring out how to pull off the operation with minimal damage by now.”

“Oh, I see.”

Lieutenant Audrey nodded.

The problem was that our air squadrons would also be involved in escorting the bombers and would have to fight the enemy air magic knights.

Before, we had to destroy the bombers, but now we had to protect them.

“By the way, Lieutenant Audrey, what was that spell you used on the orc earlier? That big guy was shaking and falling down.”

“Ah! It’s an explosion technique. The skill is lightning.”

“Lightning?”

“It’s a skill that literally adds lightning to a magic bullet and shoots it. Since it’s still at level 1, the lightning range is small, and there’s a delay when you shoot it once, so you can’t use it often. However, if it hits, the effect is certain.”

“So you were able to kill the orc with one shot? That’s a good skill. How did you awaken the lightning skill?”

“So I······.”

“Ahem!”

“Coolook! Coolook!”

Then suddenly, his subordinates started coughing repeatedly and giving Lieutenant Audrey a sidelong glance.

Lieutenant Audrey looked puzzled.

“Why do they do that?”

“It’s nothing. Tell me.”

Audrey opened her mouth.

“I entered the spirit gate east of the Reminston estate and awakened.”

“okay?”

“That spirit realm is a place where lightning strikes a lot and the wind and rain are very strong. The dimensional monsters are also fierce. If it weren’t for my father’s help, I wouldn’t have been able to awaken.”

I took a notebook out of my front pocket and took notes.

– The East Gate of Reminston, a good place to get lightning skills. Be sure to go in.

As soon as she finished speaking, the subordinates sighed deeply.

I’m saying this so that you all do well.

Because the stronger you become, the higher your chances of survival.

Of course, as you get stronger, your chances of being given dangerous missions also increase.

At that moment, Lord Belief Bombard and Baron Mosley, the captain of the infantry, entered the restaurant.

When the battalion members tried to stand up, I stopped them.

“Everyone, get some rest. This is the kind of place it is.”

The men rested, and only Lieutenant Audrey followed me.

I approached Count Belief.

“Alain, you worked really hard today.”

“No. I am glad that I can protect the barrier and the territory.”

“You really change as a person after joining the military. Even the way you speak changes.”

“You can’t keep acting like a child forever, right?”

Count Belief stared at me and smiled.

“I didn’t know that sending you to the military academy would have such a good result. I promise to give you a proper reward as soon as the monster wave is over.”

“thank you.”

You have to take what you get.

“But, aren’t you planning on introducing me to the beautiful lady behind me?”

“Huh? Ah!”

I was going to introduce Lieutenant Audrey.

however······.

“Chung! My name is Lieutenant Audrey. I am a member of Major Alain’s battalion, so please call me by my name.”

“Haha! I see.”

She didn’t say her last name.

Perhaps he didn’t want to reveal his identity.

Even though she is an adopted daughter, she is still the daughter of the Grand Duke, so she can be a burden to the other person.

I pretended not to know.

“It is an honor to meet the hero of the Barstow War.”

“Huh? Do you know about the Battle of Barstow?”

“Yes. I understand that it was a war to prevent attacks from the Nubian Kingdom and pirates, and in return to occupy the Vastou Territory.”

“Haha! It’s already been over 20 years. It’s strange that not many people remember.”

I also remember learning it at the military academy.

It was also a war in which the knights of the Bombard family were active as artillerymen, and the commander-in-chief at that time was Archduke Harry Russell, Lieutenant Audrey’s adoptive father.

Now that I think about it, Archduke Harry and the Bombard family have a connection.

Because my adopted daughter is with me now.

Count Belief tilted his head at Audrey.

“But you, I’ve seen your face somewhere before.”

“It must be my imagination. There are many people like me in the capital.”

“okay?”

Then Baron Mosley intervened.

“My lord, I think there will be a small wave soon.”

“Ah! I see. Stop going up.”

Count Belief went up first, followed by Baron Mosley, who then turned toward me.

Then he put his fist to his chest and lowered his head.

chuck!

“Thank you, Prince Alain.”

I answered with a salute.

Today, it seems that the three barons who hold real power in the territory have definitely made an impression on us.

If things continue like this······.

I turned my head in the direction of the Sten Bombard.

‘This land is mine.’

***

Although it was a short battle, the soldiers were quite nervous and each lay down to sleep.

Ah! You stayed up all night last night too.

You’ve been searching for three nights, so you’re probably tired.

I was tired too, but I couldn’t rest.

That’s because my alchemist rank went up a little while ago.

[Choi Yeon-seong]

[Class – Alchemist (D)]

[Level – 41]

[Unique Skills – Disintegration (C), Manipulation (D), Construction (E)]

[Dimensional Energy – 431/532]

[Alchemist’s Workshop]

[Extraction Yin Jin – Decomposition (lv.8) -> Extraction (lv.7) -> Coagulation (lv.5)]

[Compression Softening – Separation (lv.5) -> Compression (lv.4) -> Processing (lv.3)]

Already a D-rank hunter in just 7 months!

At this rate, it seemed like I’d get to a C grade within a year.

Even if this is fast, isn’t it too fast?

And while it used to take 10 years to get to an A grade, it seemed like it could be done in just 2 years at this rate.

Then, you can use external fusion lines, and if you practice consistently, you can attack or defend with external fusion lines.

And since it became a D-class, I was able to add two more fusion rings.

the problem is.

We’re running low on dimensional core fragments.

One of them was already completely consumed and had turned transparent, and the other one was still being used, so it seemed like it would run out of energy in a few months.

Then, the alchemist’s experience point that was happily sucking honey will also slow down significantly.

The extraction speed will also slow down, so you won’t be able to create as many mana rings as you do now, and the compression speed that you’re working hard on will also slow down.

The metal panels we’ve made so far have been enough to build a few medium-sized transport aircraft, but we’re still a long way from being able to do business and make money.

Moreover, without the Dimensional Core Fragments, most of the Elven Legacy would be useless. This was a serious matter, as the Elven Legacy had already overcome many crises.

‘In the end, the question is where to get the dimensional core fragments······.’

Should I raid the Magic Engineering Lab?

There is definitely a piece of dimensional core there.

Because I gave you one.

However, I don’t have any stealth skills like Major Nicole Braschi, and even if I did sneak in, it wouldn’t be easy to escape.

Is there anywhere else you can get it?

If it was a labyrinth gate, I had a feeling that there would definitely be a dimensional core fragment there.

‘Are there any labyrinth gates that haven’t been cleared?’

Or, a place that has not yet been discovered by humans.

I heard that the saintess of the Atlan Kingdom knows the location of the labyrinth gate.

Wouldn’t she know something?

My thoughts kept going round and round.

At that moment, Lieutenant Phelps and his men entered the entrance.

“I caught a rat.”

“Well done.”

There really were humans.

I thought humans would get involved since the orcs are clumsy but use strategic tactics.

“But why did you bring me here unconscious?”

“This guy uses strange skills.”

“Strange skills?”

“Yes, he tried to get inside my head and control me. Luckily, the agents stopped him by knocking him out.”

“Huh! Is that an interference spell? That must be very dangerous.”

The interventional technique was the most bizarre and dangerous of the 15 known techniques.

The copy skill that Sergeant Duncan possessed was also an interference technique.

“Wake up everyone! We’re going to Lord Hebrok’s castle.”

“yes!”

***

A damp dungeon.

There was a bastard in the strongest prison in Hebrok.

“Kooooook!”

As soon as the gag is removed from the orc’s mouth, he lets out a scream.

At first, I had a dimensional translator, so I planned to interrogate him and get information about the orcs.

But now there was no need for that.

“Phew! Ready.”

Sergeant Duncan put the dimensional translator I gave him into his ear.

And he approached the screaming orc.

Sergeant Duncan copied the skills of the Albion Kingdom Awakener that Ensign Phelps was carrying on his shoulder.

Mental Interference (lv.2) skill.

It was a terrifying skill that could repeatedly invade the opponent’s mind and control them or steal their past memories.

“let’s begin.”

Sergeant Duncan laid two fingers on the forehead of the writhing orc.

Is it some kind of ritual to concentrate your mind?

Soon Duncan’s eyes turned black.

And the orc’s glow stopped.

He was now searching through Orc’s memories.

Knowing the enemy and knowing yourself will give you the advantage in war.

Now was the time to find out the orcs’ power.

‘Why is it taking so long?’

There has been no movement for an hour already.

I waited patiently because I thought that if I touched it carelessly, Duncan would get into trouble.

“ha!”

Duncan let out a long sigh.

And the pupils returned to their original state.

“Duncan, are you okay?”

“It’s okay. I just felt confused because I saw too many memories at once.”

We waited quietly until Duncan came to his senses.

Then Duncan suddenly turned his head and looked at me.

“Sir, the Orcs have a device that can open a dimensional gate!”

“what?”

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