Orcs Stampede 1

Three years passed, and Asher turned eight.

Zeal mentioned there was nothing more to teach, and now they collaborated on alchemical research.

Eris, while assisting his father, found time to oversee Asher's studies.

After graduating from the academy, Silvia married into the Crowsun Frontier Marquisate; however, before marriage, her husband died, leaving her widow, and as kingdom rules for widows, she was not allowed to marry again.

Silvia's marriage was arranged, and she didn't spend much time with her future husband, so she wasn't much sad. Now, she lived normally in the Yarlow Residence, working on her magic practice. However, she was married to the Crowsun Family, and she also had to go there to take up her dead husband's work.

So, most of the time, she was away from Yarlow Residence and lived in Crowsun Residence.

Such events didn't affect Asher, and he focused on improving the efficiency of daily magical tools, experimenting with enhancements and fuel consumption in magic circles.

Eris knocked on the door, interrupting Asher's work.

"Sorry for disturbing. Father is calling. Would you come with me?"

"Sure."

Asher stored his ongoing magical tool improvements in the item box and headed to the study with Eris.

Entering the study after Eris, Asher asked, "Excuse me. You called me. What's the matter?"

"Both of you came at the right time. An urgent message arrived requesting reinforcements for a dungeon near the neighboring Karion Count's house, which is experiencing a stampede," Drake said.

"The kingdom-managed dungeon with Orcs, right?" Eris asked.

"Right, If left unchecked, there's a possibility of harm to our territory. I want Eris to lead a squad of knights and go there."

"Why did you summon Ash?" Eris asked.

"He's undoubtedly a formidable solo force. Depending on Ash, what do you think?" Drake smiled and asked.

"It's an emergency. If there's anything I can do, I'll go," Asher replied.

"I understand that. But I won't allow solo action. I'll assign a squad of knights to accompany you. Don't overexert yourself," Eris patted his shoulder and said.

"Thank you, big brother," Asher nodded.

"Both of you, come back safely," Drake smiled and said.

"Then, if you'll excuse us, we'll prepare," said Asher, leaving his father's study and returning to his room to equip himself.

Fully armed, they went outside the mansion, where stable attendants had two horses ready.

Each mounted their horse and headed for the knight's garrison.

Inside the garrison, knights were ready and waiting in formation.

Reid, the squad leader, noticed Eris and approached.

"Lord Eris, we're ready for deployment," Reid said.

"Thank you. I apologize, but I want to assign one of Quinle's squads to Asher as a separate unit." Eris said.

"While we know Young Master Asher's combat skills, what about his command ability?" Reid asked.

"I've been teaching him whenever there's free time. It shouldn't be a problem."

"Understood."

The Yarlow Knight Order set out to save the Karion territory.

Asher cast support magic on the entire knight order, and as a result, the Yarlow Knight Order arrived on the battlefield at a fearsome speed.

"Asher's support magic is terrifying. I'm glad he's on our side," One of the knights said.

"I'm glad I could be of help," Asher smiled.

"I'll join the main force leading the suppression and meet up with the unit likely commanded by Asher. Please handle the areas where Asher might be stretched thin," Eris said.

"Understood. I'll head to Quinle."

Asher quickly visualized the map, instantly determining the most efficient route for extermination, and urged his horse forward. Quinle and the others simply followed as Asher ruthlessly eliminated orcs with Fire Arrows along the way.

Upon reaching the target village, villagers were resisting orcs at the entrance. Untrained, they engaged in melee without the option of using magic.

One of Quinle's squads, well-trained, swiftly defeated orcs, succeeding in the rescue.

"Thank you for the rescue."

The villagers expressed gratitude.

"I'll cast healing magic, so gather the injured."

After confirming the injury, Asher cast Area Heal.

"Thank you not only for the rescue but also for treating the injuries."

"This is our duty. We'll head to suppress orcs in other areas, so excuse us."

The villagers sincerely appreciated the knights, who appeared like a gust of wind and departed.

Meanwhile, Eris aimed for the presumed location of the suppression headquarters, defeating attacking orcs.

"Lord Eris, it seems the suppression headquarters is in disarray and not functioning well," Captain Reid said.

"Captain Reid. No complaints. We must reach it somehow to restore order," Eris firmly said.

"Understood. Brace yourselves."

Asher's support magic lingered, and the Yarlow Knight Order rampaged like demons.

The suppression headquarters, commanded by Count Karion, struggled with the overwhelming number of orcs, causing chaos and confusion.

Count Karion, not incompetent, desperately tried to regroup.

A messenger rushed in.

"Messenger. A rescue unit is approaching."

"So soon. Who are they?" Count Karion asked.

"The Yarlow Knight Order. They're coming with overwhelming force."

The elite knight order's arrival brought a sense of relief to the suppression headquarters.

Count Karion, in command, also felt a glimmer of hope at this crucial moment.