When I was working as a civil servant, I was found out to be a muscle-brained knight by the princess knight and got sent to the front lines - Episode 83

Episode 83

“…This is beyond what I expected.”

As the members of Al-Faz’s unit remained vigilant, the Orc King, with a massive hole in its belly, slowly collapsed. Once they confirmed that the enemy’s activity had completely ceased, Jamil and the rest of Al-Faz’s unit raised a triumphant cheer.

**Special Chant: Quadruple Domain Magic, Thunder Spirit Piercing Arrow – Stormforge Railgun**

This technique, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Military Affairs’ Equipment Bureau, was a secret strategy to enhance Al-Faz’s unit’s striking power in preparation for the coming times. About a week ago, the technique had reached a certain level of completion. Though they had been practicing it for the past few days, Jamil hadn’t anticipated that they would use it in actual combat so soon.

“Well, whatever the case, it turned out alright.”

“Yes, I think it can withstand real combat. There are various challenges like assembly, chant time, and magic power usage, but it’s a good method for us.”

Fatima, who was beside Jamil, also showed a slightly excited expression at the new power of Al-Faz’s unit.

The combination weapon and special chant performed by the four members was a highly difficult technique. However, Al-Faz’s unit was originally known for their impeccable, high-speed maneuverability as a light cavalry unit. Moving in unison with 100 riders requires more teamwork than one might imagine, and Al-Faz’s unit inherently possessed a high degree of coordinated training.

Now, Jamil gave instructions to Al-Faz’s unit while thinking about the other areas.

“Alright, let’s leave this area to the patrol unit and head to reinforce other points!!”

“”””Ou!!!””””

Al-Faz’s unit once again moved with perfect coordination.

・　・　・

At the very same time that Al-Faz’s unit was attempting to annihilate the Orc King near the army garrison, near the Grand Cathedral in the capital:

“Hmm. It seems to have begun.”

King Ramses’ loud command to “Exterminate” resounded throughout the capital.

Archbishop Edelmar Solemnis of the Divina Church, who had been asked for cooperation by the Kingdom of Tashman, had prepared for battle along with the Holy Knights and deployed their troops to the designated locations.

Saint Lucretia Alma was at the Royal Academy today for her studies. She would surely fulfill her duty once more.

A mysterious enemy force was plotting an attack on the capital. Lucretia and Edelmar had received this information from the Kingdom of Tashman and naturally agreed to cooperate.

Despite the somewhat delicate relationship between the Divina Church, the Holy Nation, and the Kingdom of Tashman, Archbishop Edelmar, leader of the Solemnis faction of the Divina Church, was unconcerned with power struggles. His role was singular: to protect humanity from all threats. To that end, he would annihilate all enemies of humanity and create a world where his followers could live in peace.

As an archbishop, his perspective might be considered unorthodox, but he believed that simply waiting for divine intervention was not enough. Peace had to be seized through their own hands, efforts, and convictions. Only after exhausting all possibilities would God finally smile upon them.

Edelmar, who spent a long time with the miracle-manifesting Saint from her childhood, felt a strong sense of God’s presence. Hence, he deeply understood God’s will and whims. All he sought from God was “to simply exist.” Believing in God’s existence was enough for him.

Prayers were always offered, but Edelmar’s prayers were not for divine favor. He prayed for all his followers to believe in themselves and celebrate life. Humanity was both weak and strong.

Archbishop Edelmar Solemnis believed in God, himself, his followers, and all people. This belief was the source of his strength.

Despite being an unorthodox yet righteous figure, Archbishop Edelmar Solemnis had long led the religious forces in the frontline state of humanity. Accompanied by his Holy Knights, they were now fully armed and ready for battle. Typically, their role was to protect Saint Lucretia Alma and accompany her on her inspections and encouragement visits to the front lines.

The Holy Knights, tasked with protecting the symbol of the Divina Church, the Saint, were surprisingly few in number. Only 100 Holy Knights were permanently stationed in the Kingdom of Tashman.

The Papal State, the headquarters of the Divina Church, is a city-state with a formidable force of tens of thousands. However, only a small number of them have been entrusted to Edelmar from the home country.

But this is enough. Each one of them possesses overwhelming strength and is clad in powerful armor, making them mighty warriors capable of taking on a thousand enemies alone.

Before them stands the Orc King. Thanks to the activation of the city-scale conceptual weapon, Golden City S.P.Q.R. by King Ramses, the Orc King’s movements are currently sealed. It appears there are additional debuff effects in place as well.

Indeed, the Orc King is a threat. Should the Edelmar or the Holy Knights encounter the Orc King on the front lines, a fierce battle is expected.

But what about now? No matter how threatening, an immobilized opponent is not a true enemy.

The Holy Knights deliver powerful blows to the restrained Orc King. Simultaneously, a holy magic circle is drawn around the Orc King. The chant of fifty holy knights continues.

“Oh Father in heaven, hear our voices and pour your love upon this land. Believers, unite your hearts and offer your prayers.”

The fifty Holy Knights each use their holy magic and melee attacks. The remaining half of the Holy Knights form a formation around the Orc King and pray.

“Holy light, envelop us, and with your merciful power, heal all suffering. In the name of the Lord, turn despair into hope, and fill the darkness with light.”

At the core of this formation is Archbishop Edelmar Solemnis, holding a simply massive and unadorned iron staff. It is almost too plain for an archbishop, just a huge iron rod.

“With my conviction, perform a miracle and shatter all suffering. Heavenly messengers, answer this call and extend a hand of salvation to us.”

Light begins to gather around the iron staff.

“In the name of God, perform a miracle here and now, and save the believers.”

“”””Holy Magic: The Believers Are Saved, Aquinas.””””

Edelmar raises the plain iron staff and strikes the Orc King with all his might.