How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 334

371. Final Boss (7)

We headed straight for the battlefield.

Using maximum power to generate wind, we propelled the sled forward, traversing the distance at terrifying speed and arriving at the scene.

“Hold on tight, we’re flying!”

Kwaang!

With a jarring impact, the sled carrying us tilted sharply upwards, revealing a chaotic melee of soldiers and monsters below.

“Ignore the small fries. Target the big ones!”

The soldiers were holding their own, somehow, against the wolf-like and beast-like creatures.

It was the giant monsters that were breaking their lines.

And in the sky, bird-like monsters circled, shooting out chunks of ice.

“Alnix and I will take care of the giants. Creuse, handle the ones in the air! And Rusel, deal with the rest!”

With tasks clearly assigned, everyone immediately acted without a word.

Rusel’s summoned spirits kept the numerous monsters at bay.

The storm Creuse summoned swept away the monstrous birds, crushing them one after another.

“…I can leave it to them without worry.”

Meanwhile, Alnix charged straight at the giant monsters, using his immense strength to hold them back.

“Hup! Haaaaaaah!”

Beyond simply grappling, he roared, grabbed a monster, and hurled it away.

Kwaga Gaga Gang!

“Hmph… what a brute.”

Half admiring, half dumbfounded, I drew Killmuris and glared at the monster I had to face.

“So, you’re the most troublesome one here?”

A giant monster easily 20 meters tall.

Its body, made of smooth, rock-like material, appeared incredibly sturdy.

“Be careful! Arrows and most magic don’t work on that thing!”

Someone shouted from among the soldiers, warning us.

“Hmm… let’s see.”

I created an ice spear with magic and launched it, but as he warned, it shattered harmlessly upon hitting the monster’s body.

However, the monster’s body didn’t even have a scratch.

“Indeed… it’s tough.”

But with a light snort, I aimed Killmuris at the monster.

“Then try taking this.”

Activating Killmuris’s special ability: Magma Blade.

The blade glowed red, and an ominous heat radiated from it.

The high-density heat caused the air around the sword to shimmer.

“Eat this!”

Maintaining the sensation of holding the heat and power of an entire compressed volcano, I leaped towards the monster and swung the sword down with all my might.

Kwaang!

A roar like a meteor impact shook the area, and the monster’s center exploded.

The sharpness is exceptional, but the power is also extraordinary.

The monster, split in two, creaked and groaned.

“Get lost.”

To finish it off, I swung the sword horizontally once more.

Paat!

A red tidal wave of sword energy and heat swept over the monster, engulfing it and shattering it into pieces.

“Hmph, nothing special.”

I casually showed off a bit and looked around.

The others had already taken care of the other monsters.

The remaining monsters were being mopped up by the soldiers, who had belatedly regained their morale.

No need to worry anymore.

“…So, next is the negotiation.”

I could leave right now.

There’s no way they could catch us.

However, I deliberately waited for the other side to spot me and approach.

Soon, a knight in tattered armor walked out and met my gaze.

“Who are you?”

I deliberately spoke with a taunt, but he didn’t panic and cleared his throat before speaking.

“…Forgive my rudeness. I am Dilkud Mexirels, the one responsible for leading this unit you have just saved.”

His name is his real name, and he doesn’t seem suspicious.

Maybe there’s hope.

I sheathed my sword and extended my hand towards him.

“I’m Aileon, Sir Dilkud.”

First, I offered to escort them back to their base, and Dilkud gladly accepted the favor.

After safely arriving at the base, Dilkud immediately said he had something to discuss with me.

“I would like to express my gratitude for your kindness.”

“Ah… it’s nothing.”

I stepped in as the representative.

I could leave the troublesome matters to Alnix, but if I did, it would truly become a meeting just to hear words of gratitude.

Dilkud quickly got to the point as soon as he sat down across from me.

He probably doesn’t have the luxury to beat around the bush here.

“First, I would like to thank you once again for saving us.”

“It’s nothing. We happened to find you, so we intervened out of the kindness of our hearts.”

“…Oh, the kindness of your hearts.”

He gave a subtle smile.

He probably knows it’s just blatant flattery.

“But how did someone like you, Aileon… end up in such a hellhole?”

Perhaps realizing that there’s no point in probing, he asked somewhat bluntly.

He seems to be implying that there’s no way a fool would just happen to pass by such a hellhole.

“In such chaotic times, shouldn’t we take advantage of the opportunities?”

“…Do you want to gain merit?”

“Who knows?”

I let him misunderstand as he pleased.

It would be good if he mistook us for skilled individuals who are blinded by merit and fame.

“Hmm… in that case!”

“Ah, I refuse.”

I cut him off before he could even finish his sentence.

He froze with a half-open mouth.

Isn’t it obvious?

“You were about to ask us to join your unit, weren’t you?”

So, the answer is no.

Joining the army? What a terrible and frightening thing to suggest.

“Did you really think I would accept something like that?”

Not even worth listening to.

Even telling you this much is just showing minimal courtesy.

From the start, I have no interest in whatever offer you make.

“…”

Only then did Dilkud realize my true feelings, and he closed his mouth and shifted his eyes.

He must want to recruit us at all costs.

“…Then.”

“Let me tell you this as well, we have no intention of fighting alongside your army in any way.”

Even if he tries to approach and persuade my companions, it will be the same.

Creuse belongs to the White Tower [a mage organization], so he will never join the military.

Alnix wouldn’t fail to notice his intentions, and Rusel has no interest in the military in the first place.

I can roughly guess the compensation they would offer, and I can somehow cover that amount.

There’s no compromise.

“How dare you speak like that! You’re just a commoner!”

The one who shouted was not Dilkud.

From the other side of the tent.

Well, I knew there were people there, but…

The guy beyond the tent rushed in, tearing it halfway.

I watched silently.

No need to ask who he is.

“…Lord Melson.”

“I entrusted you with persuasion, but this is ridiculous!”

Perhaps the man called Melson is in charge here in terms of rank.

But he doesn’t seem skilled, so the knight is in charge of the actual command.

That’s how hastily formed armies often are.

“What… is that look? How disrespectful!”

“Haa… so, this time you’re going to negotiate?”

There’s no need to be intimidated by the fact that the other party is a noble.

This is a battlefield.

And what matters is skill.

Even if I act rudely here and he harbors resentment and goes back to complain, it doesn’t matter.

Well, I doubt any nobles would listen to a fool who almost ruined his army.

“Enough! I will grant you the honor of joining my army!”

“…Oh, dear.”

Dilkud was much better in terms of attitude.

At least he had the ability not to offend the other party.

Well, that’s half the battle.

I glanced at his expression.

A feeling of embarrassment and regret.

I understand. But I won’t let it slide.

“What if I refuse?”

“Hmph! You lowly thing! Then…”

“Stop!”

Dilkud quickly stopped the noble called Melson from saying anything.

“Please stop!”

“What… how dare you… talk back to me now…”

“That’s not it! I’m saying this for Lord Melson’s safety!”

The noble frowned as if asking what he meant, but soon naturally turned his gaze when I gestured.

“Eek?!”

He was terrified.

Numerous shadow blades extended around him and Dilkud.

“I’ll ask again. If I refuse, what?”

I deliberately asked again in a nonchalant and indifferent tone.

Dilkud reflexively reached for his sword, but it was too late.

If I wanted to, these shadow blades could tear them to shreds before he could even move.

‘Well, I don’t plan to do that.’

It’s just a threat.

Above all, Dilkud is perceptive.

He won’t create a situation that leads to the worst.

“…I will apologize on his behalf for the previous outburst.”

He slowly took his hand off his sword.

He knows that drawing his sword is meaningless anyway.

I lightly shrugged my shoulders and replied.

“Since you say so, I also think I overreacted a bit.”

It would be appropriate to stop here.

When I removed the shadow blades, the noble remained slumped on the ground, unable to catch his breath.

“You… you.”

“Huh?”

But he couldn’t speak when our eyes met again.

He now understands that I am an opponent he cannot handle.

Melson was soon taken away by the soldiers, and I completely lost interest in him after that.

“Then let’s continue the discussion.”

“…So, you did have other business?”

“Well, I’m not willing to listen to the offer to join the army, but there might be room for compromise in other areas.”

If I had intended to refuse, there would have been no need for me to be here in the first place.

“Let’s be frank. We use what we can. Do you agree?”

“That’s…”

“It might be a rude thing to say, but let’s just chalk it up to that pig’s babbling earlier.”

He had nothing to say, so he remained silent and continued to listen to my opinion.

“Frankly speaking, you would be in trouble if you retreated as you are, right?”

“U-um…”

“I’m giving you sincere advice, but your army will definitely not be able to approach, let alone defeat, that monster.”

He couldn’t argue, even though he glared at me, because it was the truth.

He couldn’t forget that he was about to be annihilated by the summons that monster released.

“What should we do?”

“I’ll teach you at least what you can do.”

A way to capture this place.

Even if it’s not 100%, I can somehow teach you how to deal with it up to 70%.

“However, it will be impossible for you to deal with that monster, Epileot.”

My only goal is to leave the troublesome things to them and focus on dealing with the core with my companions.

We must use what we can.

The question is whether they will accept my proposal willingly.

To put it in perspective, it’s like I’m licking the decoration on the cake and telling them to eat the rest of the bread.

Hmm? Isn’t the bread usually tastier?

“Hmm…”

Of course, he would hesitate.

“But do you think others will agree?”

“Ah, it doesn’t matter. I have no intention of stepping forward anyway, and I have no intention of announcing that Epileot has been defeated afterwards.”

“What?!”

He widened his eyes in surprise.

That’s right.

Assuming that Epileot is defeated later, it would be beneficial to announce it, but I said from the beginning that I don’t need it.

‘It’s meaningless in the first place.’

However, I don’t intend to throw away the benefits.

It’s not like I’m refusing the credit.

It’s meaningless in the first place.

Considering what I’m about to do, it becomes meaningless to argue about who solved this incident later.

“If you really want to, you can pass the credit on to you or that pig from earlier?”

It’s meaningless to me.

But he doesn’t know these inner thoughts and is deeply troubled.