Lord Summoner's Freedom Philosophy: Grimoire of Love

The next morning, they continue their march for about four hours before arriving at the feet of the small hill that is the sign that they are already more than halfway from their destination through the main road. Approximately in the afternoon, the whole army will start to enter the forest to went straight towards the goblin king's lair, while the elite group will take another route to attack them from the side.

A scout went ahead on top of the hill with a horse for reconnaissance, but suddenly.

"Argh!" Together with a groan, the scout fell from its horse with an arrow piercing its chest.

"Prepare for battle!!" (Surena)

The mercenaries ready their weapons.

(Arrow? Seems like they got dozens of goblins equipped with an arrow on their ranks- You must be kidding me) (Alice)

After the scout's death, small green figures slowly appear from on top of the hill. There are about 300 hundred of them, but all of them are equipped with bows with their arrows ready.

*Kkkiieeee!!!*

The one that seems to be the leader of the archer corps gave its signal, and the goblins started to fire their arrows. The infantries on the front are mostly light infantries with light armors or leather armors, getting rained by archers are lethal to them. Only those who brought shields would be able to protect themselves.

"Surena," (Alice)

"Yeah," (Surena)

Following Alice's calm call, Surena readied her sword, and violent wind mana gathered on her sword.

"Take this!" Surena slashed her sword into the air, sending powerful winds to the incoming arrows. Facing the powerful winds, the arrows lost their speed and fell to the ground without killing anyone.

"Heavy infantries, forward! Infantries cover the sides of the archers and slowly advance. Light infantries, half of you, follow the heavy infantries and attack from the side," (Alice)

Following Alice's command, the messengers relayed her commands to the captains of each company, and the army quickly moves according to her command.

"Surena, Emilia," (Alice)

"Okay!" (Surena)

"You can count on us!" (Emilia)

Surena and Emilia joined the heavy cavalry and rushed on top of the hill. With their bodies covered in heavy armor, the arrows from the goblins couldn't damage their body. Together with Surena's presence that continue to send powerful winds, rendering the goblin archer corps useless, the heavy cavalries came in contact with the goblin archer corps without any casualties.

Just as the infantries finished covering the sides of the archers, goblins started to attack from the both sides as well. About 600 normal green goblins attacking from both sides of the archers, while on the supply unit sides.

"Seems like they specially assign these big guys for us, huh," Lyan uttered as he saw five goblin champions approaching from the left, and four goblin champions from the right.

"Evocatore. Looks like our turn finally came," The Brave Rings' leader, Borton, said to Lyan with a broad grin. Carrying his huge ax, he emits his bloodlust, entering his battle mode.

"Yeah. I was hoping that we wouldn't have to get any turn, though," (Lyan)

"If that happened, there will be no golds, isn't it!!" Borton rushed to the goblin champion with his horse.

The right side of the supply unit is getting handled by the Golden Thrill, while the left side is getting handled by Lyan and the Brave Rings.

"Grrrrrr...." One of the goblin champions that didn't have any opponents in front of him stared at Lyan as he approached him with his club.

"Looks like there are no avoiding fights, huh," (Lyan)

The black horse below him neighs, as if saying 'Surely you jest', before rushing towards the goblin champion without any need for Lyan to kick his stomach to command it.

(Looks like this guy is quite the battle maniac as well) (Lyan)

Looking at the man riding the big black horse rushing towards him, the goblin champion ready his club in an overhead stance, thinking to strike when he gets into the distance.

(Looks like this one going to be an easy one) (Lyan)

Using his usual tactic, the illusion magic immediately played before the goblin champion's eyes.

*Slash!*

"Gugi?" The goblin champion uttered in confusion as warm liquids started to flood his body.

The man before him looks like he was rushing rather slowly, so the goblin champion still waits for him to come near, but suddenly, his blood had already poured from his neck.

*Thud!*

The goblin champion fell motionlessly to the ground.

"Clean one. Glad I don't need to have its disgusting blood on me," (Lyan)

Looking at the other goblin champions, it seems that the others easily killed them together as well. The goblin champion facing the Brave Rings' leader got his body split into two, while the other goblin champions got killed by the members of the Brave Rings together.

(I guess I'll take his ears. It will be strange for me if I didn't harvest the goblin champion's ears that will be worth a lot, right? I have to-) (Lyan)

!!!!!!

Just like before, an intense murderous intent appeared that seems to be directed specifically at him.

"Seriously, again?" Lyan uttered as he once again readied his sword, and put half of his illusion mana output to the sword.

*Thump!* Thump!* *Thump!* *Clank!*

Loud heavy footsteps approached, followed by a loud metallic voice resounded through the surroundings.

"Tch!" (Lyan)

Lyan clicked his tongue in the appearance of the red goblin champion before him. Drools are leaking from the red goblin champion's mouth, and he's gripping his ax powerfully as if he's in a frenzied state.

Together with a roar, their bouts started.

*Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!* *Clank!*

Lyan accepted the powerful strikes from the red goblin champion with his powerful arm and his sword that is clad in half output of his illusion strengthening mana.

(If I continue this, the sword will quickly get worn out) (Lyan)

*Whoosh!*

Lyan jumped from the black horse backward as he evaded the strike of the red goblin champion. The black horse swiftly retreated and went to Lyan's side as well.

"Whoa! That guy is fighting that goblin champion variant alone!"

"Did you see that? He blocked lots of its attacks!"

"That guy... Is that the rumored rookie?"

On the front, there is an army of goblins hiding beneath the hill, but they got swiftly dealt with by the heavy cavalries and from getting pincered by the light cavalries. The battle on the sides had all almost ended, leaving only Lyan's and the red goblin champion's battle.

Since the red goblin champion is a high-ranked monster, the other mercenaries didn't recklessly join the battle no matter how big the reward of slaying a red goblin champion is. All of them are waiting for the Mythril-ranked mercenaries to assist him.

"Leader. Aren't you going to lend him a hand?" The vice leader of the Brave Rings asked Borton.

"There is no need to. I believe that guy is capable of killing that gob even without my help. I'm interested in that guy's potential, you see. I believe the others are thinking the same as well," Borton motioned his head, pointing at the other Mythril-ranked mercenaries that are watching the fight with full interest.

"He's the famous rookie that became gold-ranked in such a short duration. Everyone wanted to see whether he is worth the attention or not. But considering his equipment that has no magic weapons or armors, the fight might be kind of difficult, though," (Borton)

Lyan realized that the surroundings are observing him.

(Looks like I completely got the whole army's attention, huh. Should I act weak and let them rescue me?) (Lyan)

Lyan's gaze stopped at Ravia and Raine that looks like they are ready to help him in case if he's losing. Even though they had seen him killing red goblin champions to save them before, they still look like they are worried about him.

(Seems like losing is not an option here. But with these many eyes observing me, I can't recklessly use all my cards as well. What a troublesome situation I'm in. But at the same time...) (Lyan)

"It's exciting," Lyan uttered as he draw the second sword on his waist.

Looking at the scene, Raine and Ravia remembered the scene where he saved them from the goblin champions. He also draws his second sword at that time. They felt a slight sensation of their chest tightening when they saw the scene.

(Is he going to use that lightning move?) (Ravia)

(What is this... My face's getting hot!!) (Raine)

"Let's get this over with, goblin. Come," (Lyan)

The red goblin champion sensed the atmosphere around Lyan had changed. His grin and the terrifying glint on his eyes are sending him shivers. Knowing that he started to get disheartened, the red goblin champion let out a loud roar.

*ROAARR!!!!!!!!!!!*

The nearby mercenaries closed their ears because of the loud noise. The red goblin champion roared with all of his might, pumping his fighting spirit. But his roar didn't make the opponent before him even flinched.

Instead, he could hear a snicker coming from him.

"What a loud bastard you are. Stop daddling and come, filthy goblin," (Lyan)

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Name: Lyan Arkanium Evocatore

Occupation: Gold-ranked Mercenary

Money: 49,722,400 Elnes

Weapon: None

Equipment: Black leather cloak, Leather Armor, 1 (Decent) One-handed Sword, 2 (Good-Quality) One-handed swords, 2 Health potions, 2 Poison Vials

Grimoire's Companions: 8 High Spirits, Shadow Hobgoblin, Papilio Slime, Galewing Butterfly, Rock Golem, Deadlight, Moonlight Butterfly, Ice Golem