Chapter 36: Bow Seal

Following the attack of Raquel-san, the enemy cavalry who were organizing their formation were destroyed from the center.

 “Haaaaaa!”

While piercing out her lance, both human and horses were blown in one shot, the male cavalry who tried to stop her with two horses were defeated. Behind her line of sight is the flag of the enemy general. The cloth painted in black has the Zirconia’s coat of arms fluttering in the battleground.Translated by Yume Neiji

The plants and trees feel the route of the enemy army thru the rumbling of the ground. Even if some of them didn’t get caught up in the battle, they can’t escape. Their only choice is to wait for the battle to end.

With our distance, my voice can’t reach her. At this point, Raquel-san can’t really be stopped. Aiming at the enemy general, she takes on the enemy cavalry who are still chasing her even after their formation was broken.

“Seiyaaaa!”

An armored warhorse runs. Raquel-san swirls her lance with a superhuman strength to stir up the wind–sweeping away the enemies and flying arrows, Raquel-san goes wild.

―However a heavily armed infantry unit which was constructed just to stop a warhorse finally blocked Raquel-san’s progress.

Even if she is not frightened, the horse fears the sharp pointed spear tip. It neighed in a grand scale and lifted its upper body. Raquel-san pulls its rein and calms the horse and at the same time, Raquel-san knocks down a cavalry approaching from behind by turning her lance backwards.

“Guaaaa…!”

“My name is Raquel Lithcasia, the commander of Lezenia! Zirconia general, let’s duel!”

One on one fight… that’s absurd! She should have noticed that there are archers on both sides of the enemy…!Translated by Yume Neiji

The enemy general doesn’t answer –No, he is giving instructions to his subordinates. Without responding to the challenge, the archers increase the arrows on their composite bow. So that she could sustain damage, they’re trying to launch a wavy attack!

It is unlikely that Raquel-san, the right arm of Astina-denka and the key to defending the Isle Rose fortress will be reckless enough for no reason.

I can see that her body is approaching its limits…

If that led to this life threatening action –even if she slaps my cheek, I should have told her that I can feel her discomfort even thru her slight gestures!

“―Stoooooooooooppp!!!”

All I have to do is delay the time it takes for the arrow to fire. Farther than the distance of the siege tower, there are nearly 100 enemy archers. Anyhow, it is enough if I can delay the first wave of attack._{^{This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).}}

The yew tree is used as the material for the enemy’s synthetic bow… In other words, it’s a “plant”. If I can intercept it with my magic…

The bow uses the elasticity of wood to shoot an arrow. But what if its elasticity is strengthened? A high tension bow is also called a strong bow, but if they suddenly fail to pull it like they normally do they will have a hard time shooting.

“―Oh tree by the hands of the humans, alter your appearance! In response to my voice, deform for a moment… Reinforce!”

On the battlefield where metal armor and equipments are the mainstream, I haven’t paid attention to the presence of wooden gears until now–No, I didn’t have the opportunity to see the equipments of the enemy army. If that magic application turns useful, I think that it’s the right time to use it against wooden weapons.

“Uh… the b-bow… pulling it is…!”

“Guu… the strings are broken!… What’s with this bow! Is it a defective item…?”

The archers trying to shoot arrows at Raquel-san get confused.

―At this time, Astina-denka, who came out from the fortress, catches up. The cavalry following Astina-denka takes on the enemy cavalry who keep their distance from Raquel-san because of their fear for misfire.

“Your Highness… this fight, I…”

“I didn’t leave this task so you can act recklessly. I’ll have you talk about this attack without permission later.”This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com).

“Astina-denka, Raquel-ane, I’ll help too! You are in the way… Haaaaa!”

Perhaps they could see Presha-san from the fortress, the cavalry on her subordinates also join the fight –this allows us to clash with the main unit led by the enemy general.

My magical consumption has already reached its limit, I can barely stand. But this is also my battlefield –I must enter the fortress as soon as possible.

“Grass-sama, that’s impressive… Magic that interferes with plants exerts an unrivalled power in grassland like this.”

“I thought it couldn’t be used for battle. If it helps even a little…”

But it’s not just about treating the knights after the battle is over. I also need to use magic to reduce injuries. For that purpose, I need to further study magic!

Together with Lendl-san and the others, we move towards the fortress with this thought in my mind.

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