Chapter 272 â Karul Plains (3)
Exactly four days afterwardâŠ
ââŠDemonstrating my skills, is that it?â
Theodore unfolded the order sealed in wax and read the words inside.
The search of the eastern canyon on Karul Plains and all other operational areas would be left to Captain Theodore Miller. It was obvious, but the fact that he was entrusted with this power meant he had to take responsibility.
Theodore needed to personally prove that he and his men were worthy.
Benedictâs clear handwriting stated the order. It had been less than a week after the 31 members of the group was selected.
Considering the special circumstances, this wasnât a normal command.
The eastern canyon was much more favorable to Andras than Meltor since it was closer to the empire. Therefore, the defense systems like watchtowers had long been established. It wasnât a place which could be attacked with only 30 people.
However, Theodore grinned after burning the letter.
âIt seems like the headquarters are making a bet on what we can do in the canyon. We will either run like a pony with my tail on fire or die like a canary in the mine.â
Theodore and the 30 members of the unit had already arrived at the entrance of the eastern canyon and were in the middle of a discussion.
If the features of the terrain were ordinary, then simple navigation magic would be sufficient.
However, this wasnât the case with Karul Plains. It had been hit by massive amounts of magic and aura for centuries, so the mana of the plains itself was chaotic. Navigation magic which spread far beyond the userâs body wasnât effective in Karul Plains.
Amidst the plains, the eastern canyon was very deep and full of chaotic mana, preventing the scope of the search range from increasing.
Therefore, the eastern canyon had fallen into the hands of the empire.
It was a fatal terrain for magicians, since the field of view and space was narrow.
With a narrow space of 40 or 50 meters, this was a distance which the elites knights of Andras could narrow in two breaths. It was an environment where attack and defense werenât possible. Thus, Meltor was hesitant to dig deeper into the eastern canyon.
âWell, isnât this good?â Theodore looked around at the silent members and pointed toward the dim canyon. âLet us defeat this notorious place.â
Theodore was one step ahead of everyone else as he placed his hand on the floor of the canyon. He didnât hesitate any longer.
Navigation magic couldnât look at the rugged terrain which the empire occupied. However, Theodore had another way to explore this terrain.
[Hoing! I will look!] Mitra was summoned and responded vigorously before entering the ground.
The ancient earth elemental, MitraâŠ
After swallowing the seed of the world tree, she had acquired the power to communicate with vegetation, making her effective on Karul Plains. Even if this wasnât like the Red Plateau, there werenât many weeds and trees inside the canyon.
Mitra moved through the terrain at a fearsome rate.
Gluttony called it a âradar,â but Theodore didnât understand that word. Was it forgotten ancient magic? Regardless, he didnât need to know right now.
Less than 10 minutes later, a map of the eastern canyon was drawn in Theodoreâs mind.
He knew the location of Andrasâ watchtowers, the patrols, the sniper points, and the camp at the end of the canyon. Theodore wouldnât be a magician if he didnât know how to attack after all of this.
Perhaps it was due to the vacancies that William answered politely, and Theodore proceeded to organize a separate unit for him.
âTake 10 people with excellent mobility and move according to my instructions. Use stealth. Destroy the enemy watchtowers and sniper posts without being discovered.
âI will destroy the watchtowers and sniper posts.â
Paragranum came forward in the female avatar, and Theodore gave her another mission.
âUse the excellent alchemists to create obstacles in place. Make it look as natural as possible, like real rock walls.â
âAha, are you trying to beat the patrols?â
âCorrect. There is another purpose as well, but⊠it is for later.â
It was a strange strategy which divided the small number of 30 troops into three groups.
However, Theodore was convinced that this was the best way.
He could see the future, and this strategy was supported by Alfredâs experience in his head and body. Then the 10 remaining people accompanied Theodore into the heart of the canyon.
âWilliam, Para, and I will go in order.â
Like a seasoned veteran, Theodore waved his hand with cold eyes.
To put it plainly, there was nothing more tedious and annoying than guarding the military boundaries. The soldiers had to stare at the canyon for hours at a time to see if the enemy would approach. This repeated several times before concentration fell to the bottom.
Robin of the 12 Imperial Army strongly agreed with such views.
âDamn, why would the Meltor guys come to this damn canyon? There wasnât even a proper battle here in the last war,â he cursed.
Robin shivered in the cold wind blowing through the canyon, as he berated Meltor and everyone who had placed him here.
If he didnât do this, he would fall asleep.
It had been less than an hour since his shift started. There were still two hours until the next person would take over his post.
âIt is a little cold, so canât they give me a blanket or let me leave an hour earlier? At this rateâŠâ
Then it was at that momentâŠ
Puk! There was the piercing sound of wind.
ââŠ?â A hole appeared in this neck, and Robin wasnât even able to moan before he died.
It was the 5th circle wind magic, Gale Gimlet.
Gale Gimlet had a narrow range, but its penetration ability was better than that of some 6th circle magic. There were few better means of attacking in the darkness.
A transparent figure muttered, âThis is the 22nd one. There are 17 remaining watchtowers and 34 snipers.â
The voice that flowed out was certainly Williamâs. Following Theodoreâs instructions, William climbed the cliffs with his men and secretly subdued the snipers and watchtowers.
The imperial knights were experts who were skilled in bow techniques, and they were one of the reasons why the eastern canyon was known as a dangerous area. Without them, this canyon wouldâve already fallen into Meltorâs grasp.
Paragranum and her people were also active.
âOn this side, there will be a rockfall, with evenly mixed sand and soil.â
Under Theodoreâs guidance, they created walls which disguised as natural objects.
Soil was piled up in a 10-meter-tall heap to look like a landslide. They also created artificial landforms which couldnât be overcome with an aura userâs extraordinary abilities.
Unlike the other attributes, this earth magic dealt with mass. Even if the magic power maintaining it was exhausted, the finished result would remain unchanged. Some magicians might not be good at it, but the results of the alchemy, which Paragranum had assisted with, was literally perfect.
âWhat, thisâŠ? Was this way originally blocked?â
âIt was clearly an empty space yesterday.â
The patrols were confused and turned around.
âIt looks like a landslide has happened.â
âWeâll have to modify the map. Record what you see.â
âThe patrol route should change?â
âIt canât be helped. Weâll have to report it to the higher-ups later and find a new path.â
The efficient paths of the patrols had been rendered inefficient and inaccessible.
It was a feat which wasnât possible unless the terrain was fully understood. Both Andras and Theodoreâs magicians would never think of the possibility that Theodore could see the entire canyon. If they knew it was happening in real-time, they would freak out.
Theodore knew whenever Williamâs troops destroyed a watchtower, and he knew every time a patrol went around a blocked road.
âThus far, it is going as planned.â
A dark smile appeared on Theodoreâs face.
The watchtowers and snipers were dealt with, and Paragranum had diverted the patrols.
This was already sufficient for headquarters to call it a big achievement. The mobile magicians and alchemists were elsewhere, while Theodore was with troops who specialized in destructive power. There was a reason he had come up with this combination.
âDonât be surprised, Sylvia. That is our destination.â
Theodore looked away from Sylviaâs frightened face and stared at the faraway blue-black iron wall.
It was the permanent post of the Andras army in the eastern canyon.
After exploring with Mitra, he discovered that the defense system of this campsite was the poorest.
âBut the magic barrier is perfect. 4th circle magic will scatter before reaching it.â
The walls of the barrier were made of the great metal, titanium, which only great magic could destroy.
It was a mysterious metal that was mined in an unknown place. Shields and walls made of this ore scattered mana, and the strength of the metal was also comparable to that of adamantium.
The metal was unsuitable as a weapon because it didnât accommodate aura like adamantium. However, if it was made into a facility or huge shield, it would have the power to endure ranged firepower, which was the biggest advantage of a magician.
-It is comparable to adamantium. It canât be helped. People in this era arenât familiar with it.
âWhat do you mean?â Theodore responded to Gluttonyâs unexpected words.
It felt like information he shouldnât miss.
-Did you call it âTitaniumâ? It is a metal made by mixing adamantium with other materials through a special process. Its resistance to magic is excellent, but the disadvantage is that it canât be processed with magic and there is a limit to its utilization.
âGolems or artifacts canât be made from it?â
-Well, in the same context. It would be necessary to consume a large amount of rare adamantium, yet magicians in the Age of Mythology could easily penetrate the defense. So, it is a metal that didnât see much light in ancient times.
This was an explanation which couldnât be found in any book. Theodore kept listening as he devised a way to attack this camp.
-By the way, the existence of that metal is questionable. Paragranum might know how to make it, but it isnât an alloy that can be figured out just by digging it up. There is probably another grimoire in the Andras Empire.
âThat isnât a problem I can worry about now. What is its weakness?â
Theodore listened to Gluttonyâs description and rotated his seven circles without hesitation.
With such a large-scale gathering of magic power, the phenomenon was naturally huge enough to be seen by the distant imperial army.
Theodore ignored the bewildered gazes of his members as he decided on a strategy to take advantage of one of the two weaknesses.
First, there was attack magic which contained mass projectiles.
âMaybe magic like Meteor Fall.â
Meteorites were rocks which were pulled out of the atmosphere and fell at terrific speeds, and the role of Meteor Fall was to summon such meteorites.
The speed and firepower were amplified by the gravity of the planet. Magic resistance had no effect before falling meteors.
However, Theodore wasnât yet in a position to cast Meteor Fall, and the other mass magic was Volcanic Shell. However, that wasnât enough to crush the iron wall.
Therefore, he chose the second method.
âOverwhelming firepower that the titanium canât endure!â
Theodoreâs gathered magic power shook. The power swirled around him, and the clouds overhead scattered, causing the area around him to be strangely calm.
It was a natural disaster in human form.
Theodore was a 7th circle magician, but this magic event was like something created by an 8th circle magician.
âAll troops! Cast your biggest attack spell with me!â Theodore yelled out the command while activating a feature he hadnât used for a while.
The ability allowed him to store his desired spell and use it without casting, and he could now store seven spells. It was possible, but Theodoreâs magic power hadnât been able to completely control two or more great magics.
ââŠBut now, it is possible!â
His memories of the East came to mind. In the three months heâd spent there, Theodore had been able to properly train his mind and body.
The full acquisition of the Fairy Dance filled an empty spot in his body and magic.
He couldnât use all seven slots, but three or four was possible!
Four fire pillars rose. The power of one pillar was enough to burn down a town, but now four fire vortexes equal to one great magic roared like mad dragons.
The clouds which got hit by the mana had already disappeared.
The heat was enough to melt the rocks in the distance.
Theodoreâs eyes were bloodshot with extreme concentration as he managed to control itâRage of Ragnaros!
The fire which had appeared at Magnusâ summoning had just been recreated.
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Then the vortexes of flames started to move.
The high temperatures melted steel like it was butter, while the birds in the distant sky died from the heat.
The tremendous force of light burst against the walls of titanium.
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