「Gah!?」
The impact of the spear’s upward strike nearly lifted Clemuir off the ground, but she somehow managed to stay on her feet.
She swung her two swords in counterattack.
But Orika, having already predicted it, caught the blades with her spear and shoved Clemuir back.
Clemuir staggered.
Orika leveled the spearhead at her face.
A thrust was coming…!!
Realizing it, Clemuir hastily raised her guard.
「……!」
But at the last instant, Orika dipped the spearpoint downward…
And drove it straight into Clemuir’s right thigh.
「Ah…」
The spear pierced through her leg.
Orika yanked it free.
Blood poured out as Clemuir dropped to one knee.
At once.
「――――――――!」
Orika’s kick exploded.
Her foot slammed into Clemuir’s chest.
「Guhahh!!?」
Clemuir tumbled, rolling nearly ten meters away.
Her ribs were already broken. Now, the kick drove shattered bone into her lungs.
Blood gushed from her mouth.
「Ah… gah…」
Even in a frenzied state, this was fatal.
Watching in silence, the Second General Fazil thought.
(Overwhelming. Orika-sama truly stands apart. Even with Clemuir fighting at 120%, she was not equal… no, far from it)
He was certain.
(This is the ace of our army. The strongest warrior of our nation. I am convinced… Galastone cannot be defeated. No matter what mighty commander may appear, none can stand against Orika-sama!!!)
Shivering with the thrill of impending victory, Fazil clenched his fists.
Meanwhile, Orika slowly approached Clemuir.
Her spear raised.
She was ready to deliver the finishing blow.
And then.
「!!」
Orika sensed something closing in and instantly leapt away.
A surge of wind swept through the spot where she had stood a moment before.
Orika turned her eyes toward the one who had released it.
「King of Bernada…」
The one who had arrived was Henry.
「You’ve taken good care of my vassal」
He strolled calmly across the battlefield and came to a stop beside Clemuir.
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