Chapter 33: Cow, cow, cow!

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Cloud of dust rises on the horizon. The ground began to shake and I knew that something is rushing in hordes.

“I can see it! Prepare for the battle!”

I spoke to the adventurers who are gathered here. Even if they are not my comrades, I don’t want anyone to die if possible.

“When’s the right timing to make a move?”

Mina holds a spear and asks a question.

“We’ll start the fight after the bulls get caught in the trap I’ve done. Don’t get caught on the traps ahead, alright?”

“Roger that. I’ll show you what Mina of Earth Fang is capable of.”

Really reliable. Moreover, her standing figure is beautiful. She’s a woman with modest chest, but still a very attractive woman. Especially her curves from the hips to the legs is… Mufufu.

“Shinichi?”

I was startled by Erna’s voice. It’s my mistake to feel relaxed at such an important time.

“He-y! Tanaka-dono!”

I heard a voice so I turned around, there were many soldiers coming from the city.

Edner and Freya are the ones at the vanguard. Perhaps the Duke mobilized the army due to the crisis impending the Royal Capital. He’s a man who does his job quickly. When I met up with the two of them, I explained the strategy.

“―So that’s how it is. I’ll leave it to you so the soldiers will not have to get caught in the trap.”

“So it’s like that huh. Well then, I’ll let the soldiers know.”

Edner immediately instructed the soldiers. There are about five thousand soldiers. Then we will be about 8,000 in number if the adventurers are included.I don’t have any idea how many March bulls are there so even if we are about 8,000, I’m honestly still worried. But since I’m fighting, I should only think about winning.

“Waauuu!”

As Pero has sounded, I look at the horizon and the March bulls are approaching closer, enough for them to be visible.

Large bodies with brown fur and Buffalo-like horns protrude from their heads. The total length is about 4m and the height is close to 2m. Their speed of running on the ground is not so fast but I can see that their weight is enough to crush a person. Such horde is approaching the Royal Capital.

“This is going to shrink my heart…”

Dhal grabs his axe and laughs. He was sweating from his forehead.

“Dhal, this operation will succeed. Believe me!”

“Okay, I believe you.”

Those words were so calming. When my company before was founded, there were those who believed in me as well. That was why I succeeded in its management. It’s not just my own power. I recalled such feeling that I had already forgotten, and mysteriously, I feel more self-confident.  Yes, I forgot.

I am not alone.

“It’s comiiing!!”

Hearing that voice, March bulls draws near us within a stone’s throw radius. I grasp my sword and a smile escaped from lips.

“Bumooooooo!?”

The March Bulls running on the lead fell. Bulls fell to the ground one after another then they start to struggle to stand up. Large number of bulls rushed in from behind and as expected, they too were similarly caught by something and fell down.

And before I know it, mountain of Bulls was made.

“Staaart!!”

After hearing my voice, the adventurers start to move. They dealt finishing blows to the bulls that have fallen down.

With the dead bulls as a foothold, they killed the ones in front of their eyes one after another. The strategy was simple. I placed a sticky thread on the ground that stopped the bull’s legs. In addition, the fallen bulls became a barrier to other bulls which stopped their advance. After reducing their number, it came down to a size that we can finally do a decent fight.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

When two hundred of them were caught in the trap, I sensed uneasiness. The stranded bulls began to avoid the trap. The remaining ones totalled about 300 but it is still enough to destroy the Royal Capital.

The Bulls have advanced to the final defence line.

“Erna!”

“I know!”

Erna and the mages on the defence line were now holding out their canes. Their magical power amplified and converged to their canes.

“Flame burst!”

The magic was released. Magic that has never been seen before overlaps and causes a big explosion. The blast also blew away Erna and the others, I too, fell on top of a Bull’s corpse due to the impact.

“O-Ouch…it’s an overkill…”

“Well yeah, I did hear that magic with different attributes should not be mixed.”

Dhal, next to me, grumbled as he rubs his head. That’s indeed right so I too agree with it. Flame was still rising at the place where the explosion occurred. The sight of the black smoke rising up on the scene proves that it was such a tremendous power.

“Bumoooooooooo!”

But one March bull jumped out of the flame.

Its fur is black and the eyes are red. The corners of the head reflected light like obsidian. Its length is about 6m, and its 3m in height which is too large.

I immediately used appraisal.

【Appraisal Result: Bull King: King of March Bull. It is said that it will appear once every thousand years, and it leads the March bulls and rampages around. Its horns are so hard that it can even penetrate a mithril, which far exceeds steel. 】

【Status】 Name:  Bull King Race:  Bull King Magic attribute:  Darkness Magic:  Shadow, Shadow Field, Shadow Bind Skills: Body Strengthening (Special), Leadership (Special), King’s vessel

That’s so overwhelming…

The Body Strengthening (Special grade) skill is ridiculous. If the opponent is a human, I can still feel the chance of winning since my basic specifications are different in the first place. I can’t even imagine how much of a monster I would be if it were to be added.

“Erna, run away! It’s the Bull King!”

The Bull King is already running. The destination is the defence line where Erna and the others are. It’s probably because of its power so they can break through any installed wall. The Mages began to escape. However, only Erna holds her cane.

“What are you doing!? Run away quickly!”

“I don’t like to! I’ll be a great mage! If I escape here, it might not come true!”

The Bull King is rushing to her. When I try to run to help, a white object runs past me. I didn’t even know what it is at such tremendous speed.

“Flame burst!”

Erna’s magic hits and explodes on the Bull King. However, the Bull King did not explode and emerges from the flame. Looking closely, I could see that its body was covered with a black aura.

It’s only my guess but, I think it’s because of that black aura around it so the attack is not working. I believe it’s the shadow magic. By the way, Shadow is a beginner level of dark magic.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

To reduce the magic power, one needs to approach it to disrupt the magic activation. It is known to be a perfect attribute against mages.

“Hiiii!”

The Bull king bows down to pierce Erna. The horn is getting close to Erna then,

“Waauuu!”

Something white held Erna and left. It was Pero. It seems that he was able to rescue her at the last minute.

“Bumooooooooooo!”

The Bull king then slammed into the thread wall. Sticky threads are entangled in its body, restricting the Bull King’s movement. Even if it tries to escape, the metal walls where the threads were fixed did not budge an inch.

“Did we win…?”

Those words suddenly escaped from the adventurers around me and they cheered. Relief also spreads inside of me. Apparently, it was a needless anxiety. No matter how much power the Bull King has, once it gets caught in the spider thread, it can’t get out easily.

“Let’s kill it!”

Several adventurers approach the Bull King. The other adventurers also started running after seeing it. Perhaps there was a desire to take credit.

“Bumooooooooooooooooo!!!”

The Bull king’s body quivered. It lowered its sturdy feet on the ground and with a thump, its hoofs suddenly sink into the ground. One step at a time, it was moving away from the thread. Then the metal walls were pulled and tilt down.

The adventurers who went towards it did not notice that and continued to approach recklessly with their swords raised. The thread broke and the Bull King was finally free.

It began to charge and kill the adventurers with its sharp and hard horns. Those who were sent flying were far from unharmed, their arms and legs were bent and they writhe on the ground.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Haaaa!”

Mina daringly jumped on its back, trying to stab it with her spear. However, she is thrown into the air due to its violent movement.

“This is bad… We are going to be annihilated if we leave it as it is.”

“I know. I will stop it somehow.”

After speaking to Dhal, I started running. Pero is already attacking it. So I also have to fight. I exchanged the magic stone on the sword handle with a yellow one.  I then activated all of the skills that can be used at the same time. Many red dots were displayed in my field of view.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

“Thread bomb!”

I shoot white sphere on its foot. When the white sphere burst open, large amount of threads entwined with stickiness scattered around.

It’s only a temporary measure but, this should allow it to slow down a little.

“Bumooooooo!”

Its movement has changed slightly. It seems that it is confused by the charge attack which is my specialty.

“We too, keep up with the adventurers!”

Hearing Edner’s voice, the soldiers also charge towards the Bull King. Freya also swings her sword and joined in. Even though it is surrounded by the soldiers, it uses its horns and body to ram an attack. Perhaps the spears pierced on it are just like being bitten by a mosquito, it just rampages around.

“Uryaaa!”

I then jumped on the Bull King’s back. After I cling to its back, it shook violently. Despite that, I am absorbed in clinging to it.

“Bumooooooooooooooooooo!”

The Bull King brushed the soldiers aside and starts running. Looking in front of me, I can see the outer wall of the royal capital.

“This guy… Are you still going to the Capital?”

As if saying I was right, it slammed against the exterior wall. A violent vibration ran through my body, and after a moment of darkness, my field of vision brightened. I can see the cityscape of the Royal Capital in front of me. In the end, the Bull King has invaded the Royal capital.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

It’s not good if it goes on like this, I pierced the sword on the dot on its back.

“Bugooooooooooooooooo?”

The Bull King rampages more due to the intense pain. It crashed into a private house, destroying walls and furniture one after another. After crushing through about three structures in the area, I finally fell from its back.

“Damn!… Where did it go?”

When I got up, I can’t see it anywhere. It was apparently rushing to somewhere while destroying houses. If this situation continues, the Royal Capital will be destroyed. I leave the destroyed structure and used a thread to jump to the roof of a house. I might be able to see its movement from a high place.

“Is it heading to the guild…?”

The direction it took was clearly heading towards the guild.

I don’t know if it knows what a guild is but knowing its destination, I have no choice but to go ahead. I arrived at the guild, kiting from roof to roof.

“Bumooooooooooo!”

When it arrives at the guild, it neighed when it saw me. Perhaps it became wary of me, it charged forward like never before.

“Uh…!!”

I tried to stop the attack with both hands. The moment I caught its horns, a tremendous impact strikes my whole body. My bones creaked, and my feet sunk slightly on the stone pavement. Still, I managed to endure.

“What happened you damn cow? Is this all you got?”

“Bumooooooooooooo!!”

I am being pushed slightly though. This situation will not last long.

“Shinichi!”

“Waauuu!”

It was Erna and Pero who came running. I smiled as I finally see a chance to win.

“Erna! That chain magic!”

“Understood!”

“Pero bite its hind legs!”

“Waauuu!”

Erna used Flame Chain and a red chain wrapped around the Bull King’s body. With a crunch, Pero bites into its hind leg with his sharp fangs.

“All right! Its charge has weakened!”

Then gradually, I started pushing it. Freya and the Earth Fang then rushed to it.

“Shinichi! Did we make it in time!?”

“Bring this guy down quickly!”

Freya and Earth Fang then strike the Bull King intensely. Still, its vitality is undiminished. Then the chains that had it in place were broken and its eyes were glaring at me.

“As expected, but what about this?”

Using the pushing force, I throw it all at once. It was a shoulder throw. The bull king hit the ground with its back, crushing the cobblestones. This is not yet the end. I pull out my sword and thrust it towards the place where its heart might be.

Of course, it comes with electric shock.

“Bumooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!”

A long and loud death cry echoed in the Capital, then, its body loosened.

“We wooooooon!”

Not only my comrades but also the people in the Capital made a joyful cheer. Staffs and adventurers came out of the guild, it was a storm of applause, saying, “The homeless did it!”

“………”

I also saw Arvish and Feria in the crowd. He gazes at us and grips his fist. Then he quickly left to somewhere.

“Well, I wish he could reflect on this.”

To tell the truth, I did not really steal the Gloris’ seal. As I have said, I only borrowed it. First of all, I made a duplicate of it by sneaking into the mansion using my stealth skill. It took a little while but there is nothing that my dexterous hands cannot do. Next, I just chose a fragile material. I’ll have Arvish break it anyway.

After that, I repeatedly made orders in many stores and stamped them with it. The revenge plan that I designed was successful. Breaking a noble’s real seal is inconvenient, after all. It’s too costly just to break the nose of an egoistic brat.

“Now then, let’s have a toast at the bar!”

We headed to the bar while bathing in the victorious atmosphere.

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“―So you mean to say that you couldn’t get the seal back, and you even broke it?”

“…………Yes”

In the Gloris family’s study, the family head and Arvish were talking.

“I don’t want to see your face again. Get out.”

“Are you saying that you are cutting our ties as parent and child?”

“Naturally. Isn’t this all because of you?”

“It was not my fault! I am innocent!”

“That’s enough! Go out.”

Arvish quietly left the room.

“Stupid son!”

The Gloris’ family head stood up from the chair and opened the cabinet. He tried to take a book out but saw something.

“This is……”

What the family head took out was a seal. When he checked the seal, he judged that it definitely belonged to the Gloris family.

“I see… The person who invaded the mansion wanted to make a counterfeit work.”

The counterfeit has already been destroyed. If that’s the case, the purpose of it is to separate me from Arvish. The family head conjectured.

“Whatever the purpose, it’s convenient for me.”

Then the family head puts the seal in his pocket.

“A fool is not needed in the Gloris family.”

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