Black Robe Ambush

Izumi is on a recon mission with many other troops in Morgan Village around 6:00 a.m. He was in charge of patrolling the northern and southern regions alternately and regularly.

For the time being, they were sheltering in the thickets of the forest to the south of Morgan Village.

Minato, who was atop a shaded tree, questioned, "Have you guys gone on recon missions before?"

"Of course commander, we were previously trained troops who had the faith of the Wesley Kingdom until we ultimately boycotted them and ended ourselves in this miserable village," one of them said.

"Why are you boycotting, and why are you similar to the Underground Clan Movement?" Curious, Minato asked.

"We all have different motivations; I just want to make good employment while serving the Wesley Kingdom," Jansen answered.

"What I've done is the opposite in fact; everyone who disagrees will go to jail," With an expression devoid of both taste and anger, Jansen continued.

"While I am simply exerting myself for the benefit of my family because they have insulted them and nearly destroyed their life, death is the only other option for anyone who is not in favor of overthrowing the government at that time." Barrow's expression was dejected when he stated that.

"How difficult must it be to live in a country full of scumbags?" Minato said while inhaling deeply and leaning against a tree for shade.

"We never put up with the atrocities they frequently inflict on all of us, which is why we betrayed the kingdom and ended up as slaves," Jansen replied

Not long later, one of Minato's subordinates was using binoculars and discovered something unexpected.

The Morgan Village location may be seen being approached by what looks to be ten people dressed in black robes.

Izumi was so taken aback that they were only on watch for a few minutes.

They have discovered a rat that wishes to infiltrate this village.

"All right, my warriors! Now is the moment for us to present, we are special forces!" Izumi encouraged his warriors.

The soldiers all shouted. "Agree...!"

They then ambush and grab mice by sneaking behind trees and shrubs. Izumi and her soldiers divided into two groups to trap them utilizing the crab claw formation.

Neil, the commander of the reconnaissance team from the Wesley Kingdom side, had a gut feeling that the area they were passing through was off.

The troops who had followed Neil stopped their movements when he made the initiative to do so.

"What is going on, Captain? What caused you to stop so quickly?" A guard inquired, perplexed and shocked.

Looking to the right and left, Neil declared, "I sense some magical energy here, and I believe we are currently encircled by some forces.

Shot...

Shot...

Two soldiers from the army in dark robes were abruptly drawn into the undergrowth.

The other troops then slowly closed ranks and fled because they were startled and terrified by the attack's unpredictability.

Soon later, a surge of ropes emerged from the underbrush. Then Neil saw the movement and ambushed him right away.

"There..!" The ropes Izumi's squad had thrown then managed to slip and escape from their grasp thanks to the leader of the hooded warriors.

"Get out you bastards, I know you're in the bush over there!" Neil chuckled and used a sarcastic tone when he stated that.

The black-robed soldiers were instantly encircled by dozens of reconnaissance troops who had emerged from cover.

"Heh, I thought you were those knights, but it turns out you're just rubbish that was unintentionally thrown into my face." Neil made an effort to contain his inner laughter.

Izumi, who was already enraged by Neil's actions, launched himself with the two daggers he had carried.

Neil escaped the strike with a tiny side leap, then counterattacked with a rapid one at Izumi while throwing his kick.

Despite having to somewhat bounce away from her foe's face, Izumi was still able to repel the attack.

"You may not be what I'm looking for, but your strength is quite reliable." praised Neil but in a cursing tone.

Izumi was tired of being underestimated by her enemy, she then pressed her magic energy into her knife.

"Six Dagger Spike!" Six swords with mystical energy that was both horrifying and lethal were thrown by Izumi from behind her palm.

Neil then blocked the attack using his sword, but because he underestimated the boy's strength.

His cheek was also scratched by one of the knives thrown by Izumi and left a pretty painful scar.

Neil wiped the blood from his face happily, and he felt increasingly challenged to battle the man in front of him.

He then took out a sword that emitted a red glow like a modern laser sword.

Instead of being afraid, Izumi gave high spirits to his combat troops to fight Neil along with other troops.

Izumi then dashed toward Neil confidently, while gripping the six daggers who were surrounded by magical energy.

Izumi and Neil's weapons clashed against each other, causing massive sparks of magical energy.

And with a huge energy spike from Neil, he almost managed to lunge at Izumi's body with the sword he was carrying.

Although Izumi managed to dodge Neil's attack, Neil's face was kicked by Neil so hard that it made Izumi bounce and bounce to the ground.

Izumi also rubbed her cheek which already had a pretty severe scar, she then got up by launching her magic energy.

"Dagger Spike!"

Neil's two sword blows fended off his six dagger throws. The strength of Izumi's adversary then abruptly grew dramatically, taking her by surprise.

Neil then chuckled out loud when he observed Izumi's astonished expression, "Do you believe I'm the same as that garbage Darian?"

Syut!

Neil quickly moved backward from Izumi and then slashed at Izumi's body so that she fell to her knees in front of her enemy.

Izumi would never believe that she would die like this, even though she had not served her master for a long time.

"That's why I advised you not to fight me, but you're being arrogant!" muttered Neil, who watched Izumi laying on the ground covered in blood.

Neil, who was already standing directly in front of Izumi, then thrust his blade into the dying boy's body.

"Die, you cretin!"

And coincidentally with that, suddenly there was a torch of leaves that spread from Neil's hand so that it prevented him from slashing Izumi's body.

"Haha... you guys aren't that much fun, even though I was just about to satisfy my craving," Neil said with a laugh.

Rose's good fortune came just in time to prevent Neil's fatal attack and Shinju also came just in time to treat Izumi's severe wound.

"Give up all of you, for you are surrounded!" warned Rose in a loud and loud voice

and after that saw a horde of troops that surrounded the existence of Neil and his troops.

"Heh... are you sure you're going to catch me this way?" said Neil feeling very calm, even though his position was tied and surrounded.

To be continued...