Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 468

Magic is Learned in Vain – Episode 469 (469/502)

# 469

When a Sword Master Meets a Transcendent Grand Master… 2

Commander-in-Chief Baserabap.

Vice Commander John Wick.

They scraped together every last bit of defense force they could find. Now, the forces defending the capital, Poman, numbered only a few thousand. It was impossible for them to defend Poman with so few.

The soldiers remaining in the city were there for maintaining order, not for defending Poman.

Even considering that, there was a reason Baserabap had gathered 200,000 troops.

He had received a message from Legion.

-Baserabap, sir.

“What is it?”

-You know they’re retreating, right?

“Yes, I know. Is that your doing too? What on earth happened?”

-Surely… it wasn’t me. Um, we just got lucky. Well, in the grand scheme, it’s not a good picture at all.

Baserabap frowned. He didn’t understand what Legion was saying at all.

-What’s important now is that we hit the Empire’s rear.

“What are you talking about? We’ve barely caught our breath, and you want us to hit the Empire’s rear.”

-I guarantee that if we let them go like this, an even greater disaster will befall our kingdom. Now is the perfect opportunity, the last chance. You absolutely must persuade the other ministers.

“You’re saying we have to fight them again?”

Baserabap didn’t like it.

He didn’t know what would be gained by hitting the retreating Empire’s rear. If they fought them, countless young people of the kingdom would surely lose their lives.

Now was the time to focus on internal stability, not battle.

-I’ll explain it simply.

Legion explained the general situation.

The dragon’s intervention in the human realm, breaking the balance.

The destruction of small and medium-sized kingdoms by the Undead Legion.

The Stone Head Church leading them eastward.

And the 800,000-strong army that had lost its way, also heading east.

Every piece of news was bad.

In short, peace would not last more than a few days.

At most, a month.

Maybe even less.

To stop them, it was essential to remove the Imperial Army.

Only then did Baserabap understand Legion’s words. He reported the facts to King Lauzel.

King Lauzel was horrified.

“What the hell! I’m cursed. Why can’t I have even one peaceful day since I became king! I even passed blood in my urine this morning. The priest said it’s because of stress. Do you know how old I am? I’m only twenty-one. But look. I’m already losing my hair. This is too much.”

Yeah.

I admit it.

Honestly, I feel sorry for the king.

I don’t know how many disasters he’s experienced already.

But I can’t exactly say, ‘Then rest in peace. Go lie in your coffin,’ can I?

“This is Duke Legion’s opinion. I will follow it unless you have other ideas.”

“Sorry, I was just frustrated. Is there any general other than you who can overcome this situation?”

“…….”

Baserabap thought of the generals remaining in the kingdom. Almost all the capable generals had lost their lives in the civil war and the battles with the Imperial Army.

Other nobles wouldn’t admit it.

But Baserabap was always calm.

Looking at it objectively…….

It’s unbelievable…….

Duke Legion’s abilities account for more than 60% of the entire kingdom.

In other words, the kingdom would collapse without Duke Legion.

The remaining generals could never match his excellent perspective on the war situation.

“Carry out the Duke’s plan. It may be our last chance.”

“Understood, Your Majesty.”

That’s how they scraped together 200,000 troops.

They weren’t elite soldiers.

They were soldiers forcibly gathered. More than half were farmers. Some were holding a spear and sword for the first time.

John Wick inserted soldiers with combat experience among them.

Because that was the only way to increase combat power in a short time.

John Wick looked ahead with a magic telescope. It was a device that performed at a different level than the old telescopes. By adding magic, it had the function of observing the front even at night.

“Wow.”

John Wick exclaimed.

“What is it?”

“Duke Legion’s army is scary after all.”

“What do you mean?”

“Look at this.”

John Wick handed the magic telescope to Baserabap. Baserabap received the magic telescope and looked at the canyon.

“Ah…….”

Baserabap also let out a low exclamation. He understood why John Wick had said that.

The canyon was narrow.

The Ogre Legion blocked the space. The Imperial Army was split in two, unable to advance or retreat.

Since the Imperial Army was split in two, the Ogre Legion was in danger of being attacked from both sides.

However, the Goblin Legion was indiscriminately firing projectiles from above the canyon. Soldiers and knights hit by the goblins’ projectiles melted away into a puddle of blood in an instant.

Of course, that alone could not stop the entire Imperial Army.

It was possible because the magic bullets pouring from the five battleships were maximally suppressing the Imperial Army advancing into the canyon.

The Imperial Army was pinned down.

It was just at this time that they were separated from the fleet.

Marquis Yeogokseong sent an SOS to Duke Eagle Eye, but there was still no response.

Something must have happened to the First Fleet as well.

“I think I know why they split the Imperial Army in half.”

“Why?”

“Us.”

“Us?”

“They judged that the Royal Army would have arrived by now.”

“To deal with the Imperial Army that was pushed back?”

“Probably.”

“The Imperial Army, which was so scary, is completely in chaos.”

“That’s right. They’re in a panic.”

“Duke Legion is… a really scary person. He doesn’t feel like a human being.”

“Think of it as a blessing for the kingdom.”

“What if he becomes like a tyrant?”

“Hmm. I don’t want to think about it.”

“Can we stop it?”

“What do you think?”

“I don’t think it’s possible. Not only Duke Legion, but also Drayger can’t be stopped. The same goes for his subordinates.”

“Then we have to pray that it doesn’t happen. Ah! I have to tell Duke Sijinpi firmly.”

“What are you talking about?”

“He’s after Duke Legion’s Wyvern World [territory controlled by Duke Legion].”

“Crazy…….”

“If he puts it into action, there will be chaos. We must stop that no matter what. Then the kingdom will be peaceful.”

“I guess so. Duke Sijinpi… still doesn’t know much about Duke Legion.”

“He doesn’t know. That’s why he’s so reckless.”

“Hoo, shall we start now?”

“Let’s go. Let’s go and uproot the Imperial Army that has ravaged our land.”

Thus, 200,000 troops began to strike one side of the Imperial Army, which was split in two in the narrow canyon.

The Imperial Army is strong.

In fact, if you take the Royal Army and the soldiers and put them in a 1-on-1 fight, they will show a win rate of more than 70%.

Nevertheless, the Imperial Army was falling miserably, like grass cut down by a sickle.

Magic bullets pouring from the sky.

Insane, powerful projectiles pouring down like crazy.

Ogres with unbelievable power that blow away even knights in one shot.

Crazy magic swordsmen who use both aura and magic at the same time.

And suddenly, 200,000 troops attacked their rear.

The Imperial Army was completely in a panic.

They completely forgot their advantages.

They just thought that they were trapped in a trap from which they could not escape.

Small fears spread like an epidemic to all the soldiers in an instant.

Constant screams filled the canyon.

* * *

Suicide, the leader of the Imperial Army’s Iron Cross [elite guard unit].

He is the last bastion defending the command and control room of the aircraft carrier.

He guards this place in case of a melee.

Even in the Empire, which boasts the strongest on the continent, there are not more than 50 knights of 7-star level or higher.

In addition, there are only about ten 7-star master level.

Suicide, the leader of the Iron Cross, was a 7-star master.

In other words, Suicide was an absolute powerhouse on the verge of becoming a grandmaster.

That’s why he has so much pride.

No matter who the opponent is, he arrogantly lowers his eyes and looks at them. It’s the same now.

Suicide applauded as he watched Legion and Drayger, who had broken through all the rangers to get here.

Clap clap clap-

Legion looked at Drayger. Do you know that bastard?

Drayger shook his head. I don’t know.

But why is that bastard like that? Did he take drugs?

How would I know? Ask him.

“I’ll give you a compliment.”

Suicide said in a hoarse voice.

“Compliment? Who? You to us?”

“Yes. Being able to come this far requires not only skill but also a lot of luck. To have passed through this maze-like place so luckily. Hmm, you’re qualified.”

What nonsense is that?

Legion came here following Mark’s scan. The inside of the aircraft carrier was covered with magic-nullifying mana stones that prevented the use of magic.

It was a structure where only soldiers living on the aircraft carrier could find the desired location.

In particular, if a spy infiltrated this place, they would hardly be able to escape.

That’s probably what he wanted to say.

Suicide put his hands behind his back and took a step forward.

“I pay my respects to your luck.”

“Why is he like that?”

“Leave him be. He seems to have confidence in his power.”

Suicide wiggled his fingertips at Legion and Drayger.

“I’ll concede at least three moves. Now, I won’t move even one step from here. That’s the best favor I can give you. Judging by your appearance, you’re probably early to mid 6-star level. Young age. You’ve probably been called geniuses.”

Legion picked his ear.

Now he’s even curious about what that guy is talking about.

“It’s a pity that I have to kill such young geniuses with my own hands. I even want to let you escape as you are. What will you do? Will you run away? Then I won’t chase you for 10 minutes. Isn’t that generous? I’m saying I’ll extend your lives by 10 minutes.”

“Are you crazy?”

Legion, who couldn’t listen anymore, said with a hollow laugh.

“Heh heh heh. Yes, from your point of view, you’ll feel like a middle-aged man who isn’t even worth a fist is talking nonsense. Foolish things. Now, look. This is my power.”

Suicide unleashed his magic power. Tremendous magic power filled the entrance to the command and control room.

If Suicide’s subordinates were here.

“Captain, you’re the best! You’re so cool!”

“As expected of someone on the verge of becoming a grandmaster!”

“You are our hope!”

They would have shouted.

But to Legion and Drayger, whether it was an early 7-star or a 7-star master, it was all the same.

It just looks like an immature adult showing off his strength.

“If you guys are the type who live by the sword, you’ll know how scary this power is. Yes, I can tell from your expressions. You’re so terrified that your legs can’t move. You’re regretting not running away. I’m sorry, but it’s too late. Die while experiencing that there is a sky above the sky [idiom meaning there’s always someone better]. It’s also luck to meet an amazing person like me.”

“It’s boring. Let’s go, Drayger.”

Legion shook his head and stepped forward.

“Hmm, you’re offering your neck first. I thought you were quite strong-willed young men. Are you giving up everything?”

Suicide put his hand on his sword. If he just flicks his thumb, the aura will burst out. A swordsmanship that can reach speeds beyond common sense.

Once it explodes, it can continuously pierce the hearts of enemies up to hundreds of meters away.

But-

Suicide couldn’t perform the swordsmanship. His hand wouldn’t move.

“Ugh. Wh-what.”

His whole body seemed to be frozen.

His forehead and back were instantly covered in cold sweat. His face contorted hideously.

Drayger stopped in front of Suicide, who had turned into a mannequin.

“You wouldn’t have been caught like this if you had just used magic defense. How foolish.”

“Kuh, kuh-huh. Wh-what kind of sorcery is this.”

“Sorcery? Don’t talk about sorcery. It’s magic power. You were so frightened by my magic power that your whole body froze in fear.”

“N-no way…….”

“It’s true. Transcendent magic power.”

“Tra… transcendent magic power? What is that?”

“It’s a higher level of magic power that can be unleashed when you reach 10-star level. You haven’t heard of it before, have you? Because no one has ever reached that stage.”

“N-no way…….”

“It’s noisy. It’s annoying to even deal with you. Go.”

Drayger lightly waved his hand.

Then Suicide pulled out his sword and stabbed himself in the stomach.

It was an action he couldn’t even understand. He didn’t even know why his arm and will were acting separately.

Even as he breathed his last, he couldn’t believe that transcendent magic power existed.

Whatever.

Legion kicked open the door to the command and control room.

The door to the command and control room, which had multiple defense systems, was torn off easily enough by Legion’s kick to be absurd.

The faces of the officers in the command and control room, who were watching the situation outside on CCTV, and Commander-in-Chief Eagle Eye turned blue.

Legion smiled brightly as he looked at them.

“Now, you have the right to remain silent. If you make excuses, you’ll get hit. If you resist, I’ll throw you out of here. You all know what I’m talking about. This battleship is mine from now on.”