Volume 2 Chapter 21 The Great Villain Of The World, Becomes An Official Messenger To The Foreign Tribe Iv
──Gaku Kiryuu's Perspective──
"It was the right choice to rely on Aika Country."
As he rode his horse, Gaku Kiryuu muttered.
He was the captain of the defense team of the Bokou Tribe──like a general in Aika Country.
He had strong abilities to lead soldiers and was trusted by the tribe members.
Yet, he couldn't stop the invasion of the Jinkyo Tribe.
The chief's daughter and Gaku Kiryuu's family were taken by them.
As someone who protects the people, it was an extreme regret.
"However, it was fortunate to meet Gen Shuuyoku-dono and the people of Aika Country. I can trust them. Even if I die here, they will stand by the Bokou Tribe."
The Jinkyo Tribe's troops were approaching.
Their numbers were just under a hundred.
It was almost the same as the combined forces of the Bokou Tribe and Aika Country.
"The user of the 'Four Fiends: Kyuuki' isn't here... huh?"
Before the battle, Gen Shuuyoku had told her about the user of the 'Four Fiends' technique, Kyuuki.
She remembered the appearance of the user of the Four Fiends.
And she shared everything she knew with Gaku Kiryuu and the others.
He was relieved that the user of the 'Four Fiends' was not among the pursuers.
'Four Fiends' is a technique that the 'Bokou Tribe' has kept sealed. He can't even imagine what kind of power it holds. If possible, he wants to avoid confronting it head-on.
"We have Gen Shuuyoku-dono and the soldiers from Aika Country here. If the numbers are the same, we have a chance to win. But..."
What's scary is the Jinkyo Tribe's breakthrough power.
In the battle to protect the village, the 'Bokou Tribe' forces were easily crushed.
They can't afford to make the same mistake as them.
"First, I will take the enemy's charge."
Gaku Kiryuu gripped his spear tightly.
Behind him were the soldiers of the 'Bokou Tribe.'
Gaku Kiryuu and his subordinates decided to take the lead of the unit.
The soldiers from Aika Country were positioned behind them.
They didn't want to see any casualties among them. That was the will of the 'Bokou Tribe.'
Gaku Kiryuu is said to be the strongest of the 'Bokou Tribe.'
If he fights desperately, he should be able to cut down a dozen enemy soldiers. If that can intimidate the enemy, his subordinates and the soldiers from Aika Country should be able to fight more favorably.
"I'll charge in first. After that, everyone──."
"Please don't do anything reckless, Gaku Kiryuu-sama."
A voice was heard.
When he noticed, a boy on horseback was running close to Gaku Kiryuu.
He was a boy from Aika Country.
A companion of Gen Shuuyoku, and his name was, if he remembered correctly, Tenhou.
"Why did you come forward, boy?"
"I felt that you and Shuu-sensei might do something reckless."
The boy replied.
"You said that the 'Bokou Tribe' will serve Aika Country. If that's the case, Gaku Kiryuu-sama must also be an important person for Aika Country. Please, absolutely do not die! I'm begging you!"
"Please forgive my rudeness. My younger brother disciple is like this."
Next to Tenhou was a slender boy.
He looked at Tenhou with a calm expression that seemed out of place before a battle.
"But it's true that Tenhou is worried about you."
"I know. But you all need to step back."
Gaku Kiryuu waved his hand.
"I don't want any casualties among the people of Aika Country. The first to fight will be us, the 'Bokou Tribe.'."
"I'm learning about the Jinkyo Tribe's fighting style from my father."
"...What?"
"Right now, the Jinkyo Tribe is coming straight at us with spears in hand."
The Tenhou boy pointed forward.
"In situations like this, the Jinkyo Tribe uses a horse-riding technique called 'Quick Step Sequence.' They can double their movement distance starting 2 turns before attacking... no, they accelerate suddenly right in front of the enemy."
"Is that so?"
"And they form a battle formation called 'Wedge Arrow Formation,' with the tip of the triangle facing the enemy on the plains. They change their formation while accelerating with 'Quick Step Sequence,' breaking through the enemy with the 'Wedge Arrow Formation' specialized for central breakthroughs, and then they run around freely."
"How do you know all this?"
"My father is General Skybear, Kou Eishin."
The boy Tenhou answered.
"My father has been fighting the Jinkyo Tribe for a long time. I've been hearing stories from him about the battlefield."
"...I understand. If that's the case, I will trust you."
After thinking for a few seconds, Gaku Kiryuu nodded.
Since he decided to trust the messenger from Aika Country, there was no need to hesitate.
"If the enemy tries to break through the center, we will avoid it and attack from the sides!"
Gaku Kiryuu raised his spear above his head and swung it.
His intention was understood, and a voice of agreement came back from the 'Bokou Tribe' behind him.
The soldiers from Aika Country should relay their plan.
(Aika Country has capable people. Both Tenhou and Kaou are still in their mid-teens.)
Gaku Kiryuu questioned himself while staring at the enemy.
(They have the courage to stand on the front lines and the judgment to apply their knowledge in practice. Do we in the 'Bokou Tribe' have such individuals?)
The 'Bokou Tribe' has followed the teachings of their ancestors and protected the Martial Arts Manual of the Four Fiends.
That seems right.
But, have they become too closed off by sticking to those teachings?
Could that be the reason for their slow information gathering, which led to their inability to prevent the Jinkyo Tribe's invasion?
(If Aika Country is this friendly, shouldn't we have reached out to them? Yet, we...)
They couldn't keep up with the changes of the times.
The base is being attacked, and the secret book is about to be stolen.
Gaku Kiryuu grits his teeth in frustration.
"──They're coming! Everyone, are you ready!!"
"""Oooooooh!!"""
The enemy is getting closer.
If Tenhou's words are correct, the enemy should accelerate soon.
As Gaku Kiryuu waits with his spear in hand──
Clip-clop, clip-clop!
The sound of the Jinkyo Tribe's horses changed.
"Now's the time!"
"All troops, evade! Move to the enemy's side!!"
Gaku Kiryuu shouted with his spear in hand.
As the Jinkyo Tribe's forces accelerated, the 'Bokou Tribe' and Aika Country's troops began to evade.
"""────What!?"""
The soldiers of the Jinkyo Tribe widened their eyes.
It was an unexpected move for them.
However, the Jinkyo Tribe's horses began to accelerate forward.
They couldn't suddenly change direction.
The Jinkyo Tribe charged into an empty space.
The 'Bokou Tribe' and Aika Country's troops had already finished evading.
They moved to flank the Jinkyo Tribe's forces.
"Break through the enemy's side! Keep going──!!"
"""Oooooooh!!"""
The 'Bokou Tribe' shouted with battle cries.
Fueled by anger from the attack on their base, they charged into the Jinkyo Tribe's forces.
"W-Why is our movement──!?"
"'Bokou Tribe' has no right to──."
"Gaaahhhhhh!?"
The Jinkyo Tribe's forces were being pushed back.
Gaku Kiryuu is the strongest general of the Bokou Tribe.
His subordinates are well-trained.
Moreover, the Jinkyo Tribe's focus was completely directed ahead.
Caught off guard by an unexpected attack, the Jinkyo Tribe members were falling off their horses one after another.
Next to Gaku Kiryuu was a boy who called Tenhou his "younger disciple."
His name was Kaou, if he remembers correctly.
Beyond him, Tenhou's figure was also visible.
When Gaku Kiryuu felt relieved that they were safe──
""'Five Divine Swordsmanship'──'Suzaku Flame Dance'!!""
At the exact same moment, the voices of Tenhou and Kaou echoed.
Then, flames ignited on Kaou and Tenhou's swords.
Kaou's sword had a small flame, like a candle.
Tenhou's sword had a fireball the size of a fist.
The two swords easily cut down the enemy soldiers.
Furthermore, the flames from their blades frightened the Jinkyo Tribe's soldiers and horses.
Even trained warriors would react if flames came close to their faces. They couldn't move as usual.
In that opening, Gaku Kiryuu and his team struck them down.
Additionally, there was a master of the Pressure Point Technique on their side.
"Gen Shuuyoku-dono is... quite calm. That's good."
In Gaku Kiryuu's line of sight, Gen Shuuyoku was on horseback.
She is hitting the enemies one after another with the 'Pressure Point Technique.'
Facing the enemy, Gen Shuuyoku deflects their attack with her sword in her left hand.
She approaches the enemy, touching the exposed parts of their body.
Just that alone makes the enemy drop their weapon and fall off their horse.
The Pressure Point Technique makes the enemy's arms and legs go numb.
With no feeling in their hands, they drop their weapon, and their legs can't step on the stirrups, so they can't support their body on the horse anymore.
Noticing that Gen Shuuyoku is a strong opponent, the Jinkyo Tribe focuses their attacks on her.
Blocking them is Tenhou.
He runs alongside Gen Shuuyoku to protect her, bouncing back the enemy's attacks.
The Jinkyo Tribe can't keep up with the teamwork of the two.
"Gen Shuuyoku-dono is definitely neutralizing the enemies. She was really fierce earlier, but... now she seems calm. What happened?"
"Tenhou calmed Shuu-sensei down."
Kaou, the boy, answered Gaku Kiryuu's question.
"To the furious Shuu-sensei, Tenhou said, 'I understand that the Four Fiends' techniques are dangerous.'"
"No, he shouldn't know about the 'Four Fiends' techniques, right?"
"I thought so too. But Tenhou really had a serious expression."
"Is that so?"
"He continued, 'The user of the Four Fiends technique is my enemy!' It was as if his life was on the line, with a serious look on his face."
"Is Gen Shuuyoku-dono's enemy also Tenhou-kun's enemy?"
Gaku Kiryuu looked surprised.
"I see, you all are learning from Shuu-dono..."
"That's right. So Tenhou said, 'The enemy of my master and his daughter is also my enemy.' When Shuu-sensei heard that, she seemed to calm down instead."
Saying this, Kaou-kun smiled.
"Surely, she was thinking about Tenhou. If Shuu-sensei had been angry, Tenhou might have lost his cool and charged in too."
"So, her disciple calmed down Gen Shuuyoku-dono?"
"Tenhou has that kind of side to him."
Kaou-kun spoke as if he were talking about a precious treasure.
"That's why I can't take my eyes off him. He's really a troublesome person, Tenhou."
"I also think it's good that that boy isn't an enemy."
The battle was already decided.
In the middle of the enemy soldiers, those who seemed to be the captains were lying down.
They must have been hit by the Pressure Point Technique. Their arms and legs twitched like fish out of water.
Nearby, there were the enemy soldiers defeated by Tenhou.
Some had burns on their limbs, while others had their weapons broken.
He doesn't know what kind of technique was used, but it was incredibly skillful.
Eventually, Gen Shuuyoku approaches the captain of the Jinkyo Tribe.
"Tell me everything you know about the 'Four Fiends' and their user."
As Gen Shuuyoku looks down at the enemy captain, he declares.
"I'm speaking calmly because my disciple is here, but I don't know how long I can keep this up. Thinking about my daughter... I want to end their life right now. While I can still stay calm, tell me everything!! You of the Jinkyo Tribe!!"
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