Apostle of the Gods

Chapter 162. Counterattack

It was fortunate that the assassination unit was not comprised of demons or the tail of Tenebris.

However, there is no doubt that these assassins are quite capable.

The assassins who attacked Tina were also very skilled.

If I didn’t happen to encounter Tina at that time, she might have been killed.

The escorts attached to Tina at the time were by no means weak. They were all skilled people.

And the elite escort unit of the Armady Empire that was attached to the princess came close to annihilation.

The enemy this time around seems to be stronger than the enemy from that time.

And the enemy’s tactics are similar to the time when they attacked Tina.

If there is even a slight opening, they will throw a faint attack at the injured and the healer, and instead drive the real attack at the protectors.

However, they were not trying to kill the students right away.

It was a trap to lure Jema.

They want to increase the number of injured students as much as possible by the time Jema arrives.

This is to create a “burden” where Jema would have to fight the enemies while simultaneously protecting the injured.

『How nasty.』I muttered unintentionally, observing the enemy.

『Yeah. As you say, Will, I know what they are aiming for, but I can’t sit around and watch either.』

If Jema jumped out, the main unit, which is waiting a short distance away, would launch a surprise attack.

And if Jema doesn’t show up in a certain amount of time, they will kill all the students here and head for the next.

Jema would definitely appear by the time the enemy kills all seven groups of students. Their strategy must be based on that calculation.

And if the teachers and assistants noticed the attack and tried to get the students to escape, the enemy would attack all at once.

That is why there are eight enemy units.

It is not difficult to grasp the enemy’s strategy because Rubeum was giving information based on his bird’s-eye view of the whole situation from the sky.

『Will. Can you help them?』

『I can.』

『That’s a relief. Since the assistant isn’t around, I want to help them quickly. I’ll leave them to you, Will.』

『What about you, sensei?』

I’m going to crush the main unit. Since they’re waiting to launch a surprise attack on me, I’m gonna surprise those bastards first. It’ll be fun to watch them panic.』

Jema is determined to not want to take along the students, including me.

This is because they can become a hindrance.

I’m not going to be a hindrance, but Jema hasn’t actually seen me fight. So, it is natural to be cautious.

『That… might be a good strategy.』

『Yeah. After you join up with Arti, you can decide what to do next.』

『Understood.』

『Start moving 15 seconds after I disappear. And take care of your life first.』

And then Jema disappeared without a sound.

The main unit should be composed of demons. Jema knows that too.

Jema is probably confident of defeating the main unit if she is able to fight without holding back.

However, the demon unit should not be an easy opponent. Even for Jema.

After rescuing the students, I will go to Jema’s side as soon as possible.

And 15 seconds passed since Jema disappeared.

While keeping my presence concealed, I closed the distance with the enemy instantly.

I pulled out my self-made dagger and slashed off the assassin’s head at the neck.

Blood spurted like a fountain.

「Wha!?」

The assassin nearby noticed that the guy next to him had died, and then noticed me.

However, it was too late. Immediately after that, his head was also cut off.

I killed 2 out of 8 enemies with a surprise attack. It’s passable.

「Who the hell are you, bastard!」

One of the assassins shouted. But of course, I wasn’t going to reply.

The remaining 6 assassins were still at the height of confusion.

There is no reason to engage in a conversation and give the enemy time to calm.

Then I drove the dagger into the heart of the closest enemy.

I was able to take out 3 without much resistance.

Satisfied with the result of the surprise attack, I headed for the assassin who seemed to be the leader.

「Stop!」One of the assassins shouted. He may have noticed that I was trying to kill the leader.

He slashed his sword at me.

Right then, Shiro headbutted his leg.

Perhaps he didn’t notice Shiro at all, as he helplessly fell to the ground face first on the mud.

And I attacked the leader without being hindered.

The leader tried to protect himself with a sword.

I slipped past the sword and stabbed my dagger into his thigh.

「Gah!」

Blood spurted out of the cut artery in his thigh.

The leader went down to his knee because of the wound and held the wound in his hand, trying to stop the blood.

A big chance. I mercilessly decapitated him.

Four out of eight are dead.

And the one knocked down by Shiro was killed by the students.

Only three enemies remained. Even excluding the injured on our side, there were three of us and the godbeasts.

We had the numbers advantage.

The three enemies understood that fact and rushed in different directions at once trying to escape.