There are many ruthless bosses living in my territory

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However, the lord seemed to have set up a simpler watchtower further ahead so that he could get the news so much in advance.

Uchiha Madara could clearly see the gnoll troops in the woods three kilometers away through his Sharingan.

These gnolls are generally about 1.8 meters tall, with brown fur. Although they have the same limbs as humans, their heads are obviously those of animals.

They wore only loin cloths and held crude, polished weapons.

Under the Sharingan, there is energy flowing in the bodies of these jackals, but it is very scarce and if you don't pay attention you would think there is none.

However, some of the taller ones, which are more than two meters tall, possess more energy.

"Kortini, what is the energy in your body called?"

The half-elf housekeeper was standing up on trembling legs.

"It's...it's magic."

"All living things have magic in them, but most have so little magic in them that they can't be used."

"Magic power is the embodiment of the life and spirit of a living being. There is no special method to call upon one's own magic power."

Uchiha Madara nodded slightly.

It sounds very similar to chakra, but this energy called "magic power" is stronger than chakra, and... seems to be related to natural energy.

Uchiha Madara came to the battlefield to observe the war in this world.

There must be unknown ways to become stronger in the unknown world, and perhaps we can benefit from it.

Unfortunately, both sides are too weak.

Being able to understand the nature of magic may be the biggest gain of this time.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Lister was standing on the high platform, with Captain Reina of the Guards and Knight Commander Morag guarding him on both sides.

"Everyone!"

Fifty soldiers looked up at their lord.

Among these soldiers were orcs with animal ears and tails, as well as ordinary humans.

They were all wearing light armor, holding long spears, with iron swords on their waists, and there was no fear in their eyes.

"Now those lowly and dirty gnolls are trying to invade our territory again!"

"They want to slit our throats, plunder our property, and destroy our homes. Can we agree to that?!"

"No!!!"

All the soldiers raised their spears and shouted in response, the sound shaking the sky.

"That's right! We can't agree to that!"

Liszt pounded his chest with his right fist and said in a loud voice.

"No one can invade the territory we have worked so hard to conquer!"

"Not to mention those damned gnolls!"

He paused and looked around at the soldiers below.

"This battle will be more severe than before."

"We can only rely on our own strength. The enemy is far more numerous than before. It is very likely that someone will die on the battlefield this time..."

"But can we compromise on this?!"

Liszt changed his voice and drew the sword from his waist.

"cannot!"

"I can't guarantee that everyone will survive this battle, but what I can guarantee is that I will stand at the front, and no enemy can make me retreat even a single step!"

"I will be the reef that blocks the flood in the front, and the banner for all of you!"

"Tell me! Can I trust you with my back?!"

"Yes!!!"

A group of soldiers with only fifty men shouted out the might of hundreds of men.

"it is good!"

"Now, archers, take up your bows and arrows and give those dirty ants a bath first!"

"The trap team is ready!"

"The rest of you, set up your guns!"

The order was given, and the soldiers moved quickly in silence.

Knight Commander Morag nodded slightly.

Having served the Ayler family for more than thirty years, he knew very well how outstanding the former young master was.

Whether it was the pre-war speech to boost morale or the advance preparations for the battle, they were all excellent. Which good-for-nothing from other families could compare to the precocious Master Lister?

It’s just… Morag sighed in her heart.

Although he was not against opening up wasteland in the border area, why did he have to give up inheriting the master's title...

"Rena!"

Lena handed an exquisite bow to Lister, and they walked to the highest watchtower of the outpost and saw countless dark shadows in the woods in the distance.

A year ago, the land around the outpost was also covered with trees, but they had been cut down by Lister's men, creating a small hillside downward.

In other words, if the Jackal troops wanted to attack the outpost, they had to rush up the hillside.

"This group of gnolls has come out in full force."

"It seems that the purge three months ago still hasn't taught them a lesson."

Lister observed the layout around the sentry post again.

Soldiers who had already practiced many times could make all preparations meticulously without any orders.

"Morag, what else do you think we can do to reduce casualties?"

The silent middle-aged man shook his head.

"You have done well enough, sir."

Lena, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but feel distressed when she saw Lister clenching his fists.

They had no doubt that the battle could be won, for they knew the gnolls so well.

But... even with all the arrangements, a team of only fifty soldiers is still too few.

A large number of jackals rushed up and were bound to be injured and killed. Some veterans who had experienced several battles were still okay, but the new recruits who had just arrived were really worrying.

"Okay, those guys are almost here."

"Give them a gift first."

Liszt took out a powerful bow, and Lena handed over a diamond arrow.

The diamond arrow, which is a circle larger than ordinary arrows, emits a faint light.

Uchiha Madara, who was observing from a distance, saw the energy called magic power enter the arrow.

Liszt looked into the distance expressionlessly, his bow creaking from being pulled so hard.

call out!

A sound broke through the air.

The diamond arrow flew like a meteor over a distance of one kilometer and accurately hit the forehead of a tall werewolf, even piercing its skull.

The surrounding gnolls were startled, but did not panic. Instead, they quickened their pace with red eyes.

"There are quite a lot of big gnolls coming this time."

Liszt reached out again and took the diamond arrow handed over by Lena.

He received a strict aristocratic education since childhood, and was proficient in horse riding, swordplay, spearmanship, and archery. These gnolls were no match for him.

The gnolls rushing out of the woods discovered Lister attacking from a high place.

They crowded together, making low, shrill roars, and rushed forward together.

At this time, Liszt, who was standing on the high platform, frowned.

"Why are there so many great gnolls?"

Just a cursory glance revealed that there were already more than a dozen giant jackals over two meters tall in the team, and some were even rushing out of the woods.

Something is wrong!

The average gnoll tribe has about a hundred people, with at most one or two big gnolls.

This number far exceeds expectations!

"Reina, give me all the arrows!"

Reina quickly handed over the quiver.

Lister directly raised three diamond arrows, and with a shake of the bowstring, three big werewolves in the distance fell down.

Damn it! There's definitely something wrong!

By this time, the Jackal troops had come within the archers' range.

Twenty archers drew their bows and shot arrows, and each arrow accurately hit the head of a werewolf.

"Pull up the barricades!"

The leader of the trap team shouted, and a wall of wooden spikes made up of a large number of sharpened wood hidden in the carpet of leaves was pulled up by ropes.

Some of the gnolls who didn't notice the trap ran right into it and were pierced through the body by the hardwood splinters.

The sudden obstacle brought the Wolf Man army to a momentary standstill.

If you want to pass through this dozens of meters long chevaux de frise, you have to go around it!

The gnolls began to move sideways, and the archers shot without stopping, with almost every arrow hitting the target.

When a gnoll went around the side of the chevaux de frise, the captain of the trap team shouted again.

"Let the log roll!"

The soldiers pushed the huge log down, and it rolled along the pre-prepared track. Although it failed to kill the jackals, it hindered their steps and caused a lot of trampling.

At this time, in a short period of time, the jackals had suffered hundreds of casualties, and even more than a dozen big jackals had died.

but……

Liszt stopped his trembling right hand.

I couldn't draw the bow for a short while.

But it’s still far from enough!

In the distance, Uchiha Madara, standing on the edge of the rock wall, had a clear view of everything on the battlefield.

"Your lord is in trouble."

Cortini next to her changed her expression instantly.

"Isn't everything going smoothly now?!"

"Those gnolls can't even get close!"

Her voice was trembling.

Uchiha Madara said calmly.