Today is the 10th day of the festival. I'm paying attention to Rusty Iron Knight today. Rusty Iron Knight's event is [Cavalry Battle].
This is a "cavalry battle", in which the riders take on the skeleton cavalry led by Scarface, who has undergone a bit of a magical transformation, and beat all of their opponents while mounted, and the winner is the last one left standing. Because Familiars will be used to ride and fight in the [Cavalry Battle], today's event will focus on training to mount and ride Familiars since we haven't previously.
With the general improvement of combat technology, besides Goblin Riders and those who possess [Job - Knight], Black Wolves are cooperating in groups to assist individuals who have little experience riding [Familiars].
Therefore, to keep the experience gained from the training combat from being too low, the number of people riding [Familiars] will be kept at a minimum. This cavalry warfare will also be considered a training exercise for future plans.
For now, the skeleton cavalry team began to align their numbers under the order of the Black Skeleton Horse Soldier, Scarface, whom has an appearance similar to a skeleton version of a centaur. Being reasonably strong and suitable for this purpose, he would be the perfect training partner.
Well, it would be a struggle to defeat Scarface, who leads the Skeleton Cavalry, and who has become dramatically stronger after obtaining the title of[Annihilation Skeleton Cavalry].
Dragotaurus's POV (A certain half-lord)
One kilometer into the large forest, there was an open field.
On the ground spread nutrient-rich black soil. Supported by this fertility was a battlefield wherein countless cavalry began preparing to converge. Among the 300 cavalry standing here, the enemy numbers a thousand, forming an orderly formation.
Leading the cavalry of black skeleton knights was the fearsome commander, Scarface. Individually, the enemy's average strength isn't that high, but the commander class with Scarface at the top is exceptional. In addition, the movement and strength of an army lead by a commander as if it's one gigantic creature is so great that you can feel it in your body.
Furthermore, with the fact that more undead can be reproduced and can begin to outnumber you, one shouldn't hesitate if it becomes necessary to withdraw. Therefore, determined not to be tricked by the hallucinations of the muddy stream of bones created by our formidable enemies, we strengthen our minds.
『Oh, what a wonderful battlefield.』
Voicing the joy that begins to spring from the mind, you mind will dance to the excitement of the coming battle. On the plains battlefield stood a Half-Lord Dragotaurus.
The dragon's lower torso, limbs and tail runs across the ground much faster than a horse and the humanoid upper body that wears armor crushes the enemies. It is a habit engraved in instinct, it's hard to control it at will.
The same applies with the half-horse Centaurs, who are also close relatives, and are calmly confirming their bows with excitement. I'm not the one who's weird, this is normal. It was not only instinct that inspires my species but, in fact, the presence of our king who oversees us.
『Behold my spear-handling skills!』
The right hand that held the spear[Flame Dragon Spear]was raised towards the heavens. Made from fire dragon bones and tusks, along with flame bag in the throat that's like a shining crimson lotus. The pike harbors the dragon flames of a majestic dragon, burning intensely as if it were alive. The magic spear that embodies the tremendous ability of a fire dragon that burns everything.
『Please look at my shield!』
I swung my left hand that held the[Earth Dragon Shield]towards the ground. The scales from the robust earth dragons are piled up in layers, its size enough to cover my body. On the bottom of the[Earth Dragon Shield]is a pile that can not only be used for defense, but can also be used for offense.
The thick and sharp stakes made from the tailbone of the earth dragon that protrudes slightly digs deep on the ground and by fixing itself on the ground, the shield becomes an immovable wall that stops any attacks.
Wrapping the human upper half and the horse lower body was a scale mail that can produce fierce winds,[Wind Dragon Scale Mail]. Using the light and strong scales of a Wind Dragon and its hair is so light that even though it wraps the whole body, it doesn't have any weight yet defensively stronger than steel armor.
The resulting wind repels the enemy's attack, willingly bringing mobility that can overrun anyone. In addition to this, I am fully equipped with magic items and pledged victory. Even if the enemy in front is incredibly powerful, there is no choice of retreat. I wish to present my victory to my King.
『Here we go, here we go, here we go!』
My blood intensifies before the battle. The atmosphere is making me excited. Thanks to my dragon blood, my power increases as my fighting spirit intensifies and my magical power increases the more I get excited.
『Calm yourself, Labra-dono. Too much fighting spirit would lead to recklessness. Unreasonable assaults won't work against such opponents.』
『Of course, I understand. I just can't help it.』
In front of the battlefield, comrade Duke Raven called out to me who is getting too excited. Comrade Duke Raben is a Headless Knight Dullahan who is dressed in a spartan like armor and holds a knightly spear and a shield in his right hand while the left hand is holding onto the reins of his beloved horse, Kosita Bower.
As an unparalleled spearman and swordsman, his attacks while riding his horse is so sharp that it fascinates me. It strikes the enemy like thunder and cuts through the enemy's defenses with the knight's sword in his waste.
He is a reliable comrade, and also a close friend who works hard.
『My king is present, is he watching!?』
『I understand what you are currently feeling, but you need to calm down. In order to not show any unsightliness, keep you fighting spirit in check until the time comes."
The ever calm and composed Duke restrained me. Certainly so, the battle is about to begin and I can see the overseer, Rusty Iron Knight, is about to start. I suppose that we shall wait for that time while improving our magical power.
『Yosh, let's get started! Are you all ready!? Well then, begin!』
After a while, the declaration to start was sounded by the Rusty Iron Knight. At the same time, the assault begun. Not just ours, but also the skeleton cavalry's.
『Uoooo Ooooo Ooooo, Keep going!!』
『Do not disturb the ranks, continue without reducing the speed!』
As we persistently advance forward while maintaining an arrowhead formation, the skeleton cavalry group, led by Scarface, was constructed into an assault formation called[Trident Formation].
The Trident formation appears like a 3-pronged trident where it penetrates 3 points and those caught in between these points are pinched and crushed. It's a double-edged sword that would easily collapse without excellent cooperation.
However, due to their characteristics, the Skeleton Cavalry won't be easily disturbed and the destructive power would be beyond imagination.
The most important part of the[Trident Formation], which is the center point, is naturally Scarface, and at both sides of the pike were heavily armed commander-class Black Death Cavalry Knights that kept the cavalry firm.
If we are hit from the front, then Scarface will be able to crush the formation, which will inevitably lead to us being destroyed by a pincer attack from both sides. Because of that, it was inevitably determined that the front breakthrough is impossible.
『Concentrate at the front!』
Aiming at one of the Black Death Cavalry Knight at the front is easier than Scarface. Though I can charge towards the left or the right, considering the terrain that is open to the right, I immediately chose the right.
Although the course is slightly tilted, it's hard to aim well since the enemies would also make fine adjustments. If you stick to a path, the formation would be divided by Scarface. Therefore, those who use long-range attacks such as[Magic], attempted to interfere with the Scarface who stood in the way of our course.
A rock wall rising from the ground. A wall of flame that burns in pale colors. There are various way to interfere with them, such as an arrow of a strong bow that can pierce through shields. I thought that it's impossible to pass through those that has been stacked in layers.
Scarface moved his chin a little and collide with his teeth to make a strange noise. The 3 heads of Scarface, including those on his lower body, opened their mouths and with an image that looked like that of a cerberus.
From each of the mouths three different types of attack were emitted; a hell fire that will dissolve even metal in a short period of time, huge amounts of charging water that is like flash flood, and countless amount of stones that are about the size of a child's head, were shot out of each mouth one after another.
The attacks not only destroyed the obstructions, but also attacked me, who was running, dampening my charge and clashing with the [Earth Dragon Shield]. The high-temperature fire that made even breathing difficult, the high-pressure water that discharged an electric shock when touched, and the sturdy bullets of stone that's constantly being pelted were blocked by the shield. However, the pressure is terrible, it seemed like I would be defeated without wondering if I could exert any force in my body.
To begin with, Scarface was allowed, as a creation of my king, to have a variety of performance enhancements. One of them is an attack that was similar to the [Dragon Breath] technique of the dragon species. I knew about it in advanced, so I have prepared for such an attack.
My role is to take the lead and charge, and to receive the enemy's attacks faster and to help the others.
『Labra-dono, splendid work!』
Attacks eventually began to wane. When the attacks stopped, the distance was pretty small, but due to the many obstructions in Scarface's formation and the left side being destroyed, the distance became large to the right side. Although not perfect, the objective was achieved, it was an opportunity to cut the enemy forces.
『Comrade Duke, let's give up on the first spear!』
Duke without his head is now running faster than me, who has lost momentum. Along with a strong spirit that tears anything, the knight's spear, that's wielded as sharp as thunder, diverted the knight's spear that's held by the Black Death Cavalry Knight, and proceeded to hit its sternum.
Both of their momentums was fatal, and their bones kept on shattering without fear. Subsequent attacks also continued to go after the Duke, bored into by the enemy. The momentum gained here was dominant, and the enemy was overrun and shattered. If you look at it as an individual, this is superior, and if you do not make it as a group, it will be a natural end. But without haste, Scarface allows it to easily catch up .
Scarface raised his 4 pairs of arms, following after the leader of the charge. The 7 biological weapons in his arms:[Blade Breaking・Fish Bone Great Sword・Fish Spike Sword],[Hatchet of Sacrificial Killing],[Crushing Morning Star],[Right Hand - Square Shield],[Left Hand - Tower Shield],[Long Spear of the Scorpion], and[Composite Longbow]and gripping the bone spear stretched out on the side arm that was folded on the side of the lower body.
Despite the concentration of close-distance and long-distance attacks such as arrows and throwing swords, it was all destroyed by Scarface's attack which moves as if leaving a black afterimage. Scarface faced us through the stormy attacks, but we were all speeding towards each other, so we passed through each other for a moment.
『What a hunt for a single moment!』
However, with that alone, he was able to make at least 20 drop out. More people were exposed to Scarface's attack and were injured. Scarface, who excels in maneuverability, defense and attack, is calmly observing us with his 2 skulls while controlling the 100 skeleton cavalry.
Drawing slowly in a big arc while letting out a sound as if it was mocking, the extent of damage has begun trimming the assault formation again. It is also the same for us, who are one step away from colliding once again.
『Oh, oh. Again!』
Seesawing, the gas will continue to rise in the blood alongside the meat dance battle. The fiery consuming magic, we like.
『Exactly, here we go! This battlefield is thrilling!』
We were fiercely determined to destroy the enemy. We rushed on the battlefield.
Rou's POV
Occasionally, it was a good time spent strengthening up with Scarface, and we were also able to study the fashion of cavalry battles in its own way.
But it is also good that there were individuals of different strengths in the cavalry battle, it was quite useful because such members that are familiar with the basic way of cavalry battles may become a model for other team members.
Especially the Dragotaurus Centaur, his performance was excellent. Well, but still Scarface is strong. What, generation trying to brag mainly. Anyway, the festival's final day is tomorrow.
At the end, we all watched big-ass fireworks display, and committed to remove the fatigue and nourish all of the excellent talent.
To experience all of the events till the festival's last day, there were only a few members who did not drop out, it is willing Nante I'll do Tatakikon to everyone that hit rock bottom. Stomachs full of delicious rice being eaten, and good dreams. As I lie on the bed to sleep.
[World Psalm [Story of the Black Eclipse Demon][18 Demon Warlords]Oniwaka[Rank Up].]
[With condition "1"[Rank Up]cleared, the title[Rampaging King]is awarded.]
An announcement was heard while I was on the verge of losing consciousness. Slightly later than Auro and Argento, apparently Oniwaka also seems to have[Rank Up]. Because there was also other results to be expected of, I quickly fell asleep.