“But… trying to make me fight alone against this number of fully equipped soldiers? Does the king really want to see me dead?”
I murmured as I observed the numerous soldiers in front of me.
For the average person, this situation would be desperate.
Honestly, I also feel quite overwhelmed.
But I have no choice but to deal with this.
I have reasons not to give up.
I can’t afford to die in a place like this.
I don’t want to die at thirty.
I want to grow a bit older and enjoy a peaceful retirement.
“So… let’s begin.”
With the king’s signal, the soldiers rush towards me in unison.
Upon close inspection, all the weapons they have are real.
“Both swords and spears, all designed to kill people.”
Hahaha… are they mistaking me for a superhero or something?
But I have no choice but to do it!
“Haa!”
I take a deep breath and, just as a soldier approaches, I strike towards his armor.
In an instant, the soldier’s armor vibrates and then a shockwave spreads backward.
The impacted soldier jumps back, dragging others with him.
The blow I delivered opened a straight path flawlessly.
“W-What…?!”
“What happened?!”
The soldiers seem to be bewildered.
Hahaha. It’s reassuring to see that my attack makes them nervous.
“Even though the King wanted to see a display of my power… I must be prepared for any situation even if it’s not life or death.”
As I muttered to myself, a soldier approaches me swinging his sword.
“Oh no…”
I let my guard down and now I’m in a vulnerable position to receive the attack.
No matter how much I try to dodge it now, it’s too late.
“I got you…!”
However, the sword that was about to strike me crumbles with a scattering sound.
“Eh…?”
“What…?”
Both my words and the soldier’s halt.
Oh, by the way…
“It turns out my defense is over ten thousand…”
“A-Are you some kind of monster?!”
After conveying it with an ironic smile, I distract the soldier.
The soldiers couldn’t resist and fell on the spot.
“Alright, about ten left. They can come from wherever they want.”
“It’s over! That guy is going to kill us!”
“Retreat! Retreat!”
I was ready to strike the soldiers, fists clenched, but they fled desperately from the room.
Eh… Is it over?
Is this alright? Will the King not be dissatisfied?
Trembling, I looked at the King.
“Wonderful! No, it was magnificent!”
Contrary to my expectations, the King, excited, steps down from his throne.
Then, he comes over and shakes my hand.
“Incredible! Those soldiers were considered the most powerful force in the kingdom!”
“Uh, really?”
Wait, was I fighting against the most powerful force in the kingdom?
Just thinking about it makes my body tremble with fear.
“You passed! I would like you to take on the task, and I will gladly hear your story!”
Well, I guess everything turned out fine.
I breathed a sigh of relief.
