The Place Where He Was Reincarnated Was Hell - The 300-Year-Old Frontier Defense Line of the Margrave Family - Episode 18

First division commander Royce and second division commander Lynel were already injured, but they were desperately trying to somehow pull their troops together and plan the next offensive.

“If things continue like this, we’re screwed.”

I just can’t get this out of the back of my mind.

Royce just decided to withdraw

To retreat, you must exit through the south gate of Frontline Fort.

However, even if they were to escape, they would need time to gather up the injured soldiers and knights, and even after they escaped from here,

Of course, we also need time to get to Middle Line Fort.

There aren’t enough hands and there isn’t enough time.

I intend to act as rear guard, but in these conditions I wonder if I can really buy enough time for the knights and soldiers to complete their withdrawal to Middle Line Fort…

It will take time for the frontline forts to be completely evacuated.

First, they had to re-defend the area around the collapsed gate of the fortress; otherwise, even if they retreated, Eclipse would quickly catch up with them and they would be wiped out.

For now, only a portion of the fort near the gate has collapsed, but eventually the entire north side will succumb to the pressure of Eclipse and collapse.

If that happens, it will be a matter of time until we are wiped out.

We have to do something.

It’s just a matter of time.

My impatience only grew.

…There must be something.

　Any good way to buy time…

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“Dad! Are you okay…??

My right leg is bleeding badly…”

Clarissa von Schwartz exclaimed worriedly.

The bl00d-stained vice captain, Klaus, was supporting a Lynel with an injured leg.

His right leg has been pierced by a tentacle, and the only first aid they can do is to burn it to stop the bleeding.

Klaus doesn’t have the time either.

He was bleeding from his head, his side was broken, but he had no magic power left to heal himself. His armor was half-destroyed, and he looked like he was about to collapse.

“Claris…

In the middle of this hell…

Why only at a time like this…”

The Lynel was biting her lip and breathing heavily on her shoulder. The bleeding had been stopped by cauterization, but there was a lot of it. There wasn’t enough bl00d, and every time she started to lose consciousness, the pain would wake her up again, in the worst possible way.

Clarissa was half crying as she cast healing magic on the Lynel, desperately clutching his hand.

“Father… I can’t do it anymore! Everyone is exhausted, and there are too few of us who can move! We will take charge of the situation, so please step back and retreat, Father!”

“Don’t be stupid…! I can’t let you die in a place like this…argh…!”

The Lynel coughed and spat out bl00d.

He deeply regrets sending his daughter to the battlefield.

However, Lynel’s current state no longer had the strength to move.

Nearby, Alfons von Adler readjusted his two-handed sword and glared towards the ruins of the fort.

The third unit was desperately fighting back against the Eclipses that were coming through the ruined fort.

“Father… no, Commander Royce! We don’t have much time left! I’ll take over! The Commander and Vice Commander Lynel, please carry out the injured soldiers and knights who have run out of magical power and evacuate the fort!”

Alfonse’s tone of voice changes from that of his father to that of the leader. This is a change of heart and resolve for Alfonse.

Lois, who was completely injured, shouted in opposition.

“Stop it, Alfonse! If you die too… who will take over as the next generation? Besides, you’re only 15!

We will be the first to die from something like that!!”

Alfonse, standing under the heavy rain, frowned and raised his voice.

“This is no time for such things! The leaders can barely walk at this point!

What’s the point of being killed here?! Once the leader’s magic is restored and his stamina is restored, he’ll be far stronger than I!

All we have to do is get to Middle Line Fort, and there are 8,000 remaining soldiers!

First of all, we need to hang in there and recover!”

“In any case, we need you to complete the retreat! So… I can buy time and I’m still able to move, so I have no choice but to do it!”

Lois sighed in frustration.

Indeed, in his current state, it was difficult for him to even swing his sword properly.

However, as a parent, it pains me to send my son, who is more than 20 years younger than I, to such a dangerous place.

He sent his son off to the battlefield and then died, leaving his lord in charge.

That is unacceptable.

Kill someone younger than you.

It’s a common occurrence in war, but it’s a decision to make about your own family…

Ahh, I feel so angry at myself that my brain is burning.

But I no longer had the strength to move. If I couldn’t even buy myself the bare minimum of time, then I would be dying in vain.

We need firepower to overcome this life-threatening situation. I’d like Darius to somehow recover at Middle Line Fort.

They will need to be swept away with one of Vanguard’s most powerful magic spells.

Lord Raven is also particularly skilled when it comes to fighting against individuals. When it comes to fighting against individuals, he has a remarkable strength that no one in the Knights can match.

There is no one more reliable than a shortstop. He is a must-have if you want to fight…Abnormal mutation mutant

My head is a mess

What should I do?

I can’t find the answer.

“But still… I don’t want to see you die before me…”

Lois’s voice was hoarse, and the knight behind her looked at Alphonse with tearful eyes. Alphonse shook his head vigorously.

“I won’t die!!!

Let’s end this battle with our generation, Victor… Lord Victor.

We promised to go on adventures to see all kinds of scenery around the world!!

If I don’t do it now, everyone will die. If the Commander and Vice Commander Lynel can safely reach Middle Line Fort, we can fight again!

But right now! The only ones who have the strength to serve you are me and――」

“And me… Father’s leg has been pierced, and he can’t move. So I have no choice but to do it!”

Clarissa von Schwarz appeared at that moment, as if to cut in. Although covered in bl00d and mud, she still had a lot of magical power remaining and stood there with a spear in her hand.

“Father no longer has the energy to fight here…! If things continue like this, we will all be finished together. So I’ll go too! I’ve been training with Alfonse for years, and we make great combinations!

So let me go!!!

“Clarisse…!!!”

Seeing the determination burning in her daughter’s eyes, Lynel couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotion welling up inside her.

I should have firmly stopped him from becoming a knight.

No… I know… someone born in Vanguard land has no chance of running away in the first place.

“I’m sorry… for bringing you to this battlefield…”

Pathetic and helpless

The Lynel’s voice trembled.

Clarissa wiped her tears away and smiled.

“I’m already a 15-year-old knight. As a knight, I didn’t lie when I swore an oath to protect Vanguard!

…We will retreat alive! So please give us the signal to complete the retreat!!”

“As expected of Clarice!!

The matter is settled!”

It’s as easy as going for a walk.

Alphonse and Clarissa head towards their deaths.

His nature is different from that of a normal human being.

This is the nature of a hero.

If it weren’t for Eclipse, he would have become a famous figure in the world.

Alfonse re-gripped his sword with all his might. He then turned his gaze back to his father, Lois, who was on the verge of collapse, and spoke with determination.

“Dad… I’m sorry, but leave this to us. Make sure you retreat alive. If you die now… there’ll be no point in this!”

“Alfonse… you…”

Lois choked up. She looked down and clenched her bloody fists, but she no longer had the strength or words to stop it.

“Thank you, Dad.

Well then, I’m off.”

With that said, Alphonse ran over to the collapsed gate. Clarissa replied lightly, “See you, Father. I’ll join you behind you,” and disappeared into the rain.

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The soldiers of the third unit had been moving to the wall near the collapsed gate since they had entered the fort. This was to prevent the countless Eclipses that had gathered near the gate from entering the fort.

Although they were not a unit with a mix of specialists like the 4th Division, those who could use rock magic were desperately trying to repair the fort.

From outside came the unpleasant, high-pitched cries of an unbelievable number of Eclipses.

It sounds like a pig being slaughtered.

“Commander Wilhelm, the commander should head to the rear!”

Vice Captain Oscar shouted. Wilhelm was half-conscious, but he could still barely hear.

“…Don’t mess with me… You guys can’t possibly do that to my lord…!”

Wilhelm stabbed his two-handed sword into the ground and muttered.

Alphonse and Clarissa join them there.

“Commander Wilhelm! We will head outside the fort and take charge. Commander, please… lead your soldiers to the rear!”

“That’s why!! You bastards!!

Don’t be naive, you 15-year-old kid… I’ll join you!!

This death-seeker!!!

I don’t know if Commander Royce has given his permission! Follow me!

You damn brats!!!”

Wilhelm mustered up his spirit by biting his lip hard enough to tear it, while Vice Captain Oscar nodded with a wry smile.

“If the commander goes, then of course we will follow…!”

“Do as you please!!

You won’t know even if you die!!”

And so, the “Lord” sets out, centering around the two young men and the third unit, towards the ruined frontline fort where the Eclipse army is closing in.

Countless corpses and rubble were piled up near the outer wall, and an Eclipse covered in pus and bl00d was groaning.

As if jumping into a place of death, Alphonse and Clarissa disappeared into the veil of darkness.