Black Summoner - Chapter 87
Chapter 87 Fortification
Elf village/Elder’s house
It was an unexpected harvest that I was able to know about Efil’s birth, though it was only on the mother’s side. However, the purpose that we came here was the defense of the village. Let’s get down to business.
“Elder, do you have a map of the area around the village?”
“A map? Yes, there is.”
The elder instructed the servant woman to prepare a map. The woman rushed out of the room. You don’t have to hurry that far.
“In the information of the request, I have heard that a new kind of monster and its minions will take the elves as slaves.”
“Yes. The forest is surrounded with a disorienting barrier, but it’s embarrassing that the monsters seem to know exactly where the village is…”
Well, if it is a barrier of the kind, you could go through depending on how you use your skill. The proof is that we were able to breakthrough. So, It could be done by a monster.
“There have been three monster’s attacks so far. Strangely enough, monsters don’t attack us unless we attack them. Instead, they catch a few elves, then they’ll go back somewhere.”
“It’s systematic for a monster.”
If you don’t do extra tricks, you won’t be killed. Is the purpose consistent with defeating the elves?
“Of course, we resisted, but our powers didn’t even damage the monsters at all. The soldiers dispatched by Gown did the same… All we can do is wait for the monster to pass so as not to make useless sacrifices.”
If this situation continues, the village will be abandoned again. The elder didn’t say it in words, but it’s probably time to make that decision.
“Elder, be relieved. My Liege and Ic will stop it.”
“Yes, we will always protect you.”
“I and Alex will do our best!”
“Woof!”
My friends who can be relied on are motivated enough. I think the cause is because this is a land that has a relationship with Efil. Well, I am too.
“Ha, ha, ha, ha, Elder, my colleagues are motivated. So, I would like to ask permission to remodel this village a little.”
“Are you remodeling? Will you set up traps for interception?”
“Well, that’s right. With that permission, I promise that I won’t let the monsters lay a finger on you.”
“… Either way, it’ll just increase the number of casualties if we continue like this. All right, let’s do as Kelvin dono says.”
“Thank you.”
Alright, I managed to get permission. I’m going to be a little busy from now on.
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Crest Forest / Elf Village
“Elder, I followed the instructions of the adventurers, but…”
“Ke, Kelvin dono, what is this?”
Half a day after we started acting, the Elvish Village was completely remodeled. I think I did a good job. The elders and elves also seem to be trembling with excitement.
“It’s a countermeasure against the next monster invasion. I’m proud that it was better than I expected. The explanation is… Well, Mel, can you tell?”
“Okay, I’ll explain it to you.”
Melfina smiles and responds with two answers.
She is in a good mood because she had eaten so many dishes from the local elf food. Now she is totally becoming a gluttonous character. If her summons were successful early in the journey, our party would be in financial trouble. I’ve been very successful recently and I’m really glad…
“First, the wooden barrier that surrounded the village, did not prevent the invasion of B-class monsters. In addition, the height of the barrier was insufficient.”
When I asked the elders about the monsters in detail, they said that most of them were giant monsters such as cyclops and Ogres. The current barriers lack strength and altitude. The last damages could be seen here and there.
“Therefore, we created a new barrier with green magic outside of the current barrier. The altitude is three times higher, and it can resist the attack by a Class A monster. This black wall can be climbed using inner stairs, it is also possible to shoot a bow or magic from the top floor. In addition, the outside of the wall is surrounded with an outer moat, and it can only be crossed from the bridge built at the main gate. Naturally, the water in the outer moat is not ordinary water, so please be careful not to touch it, as it may lead to death…”
“Eh, yeah…”
“Oh, don’t worry, I’ll take it back when I’m done. It doesn’t affect the environment.”
The point is I made my Adamant Rampart to surround the village, and Sara’s black water was applied to the water of the outer moat made by Melfina. Well, this is just insurance. There is no way I let them get this close.
“Oh, then this tower is a tower, isn’t it?”
“Yes, a little higher.”
The elder pointed with a trembling hand to the special turret made for Efil, which I built in the village plaza. A tower built with the same skill Adamant rampart but higher than the wall, and it shouldn’t be called a tower anymore. Even so Adamant Rampart is convenient. If you use it to make a wall, you can basically make anything.
“This is a bow turret exclusively for Efil. Due to the effect of my blue magic, False fog, the tower cannot be seen from the outside of the barrier. Originally, there is an illusion barrier in the village, so the effect is doubled♪.”
“Ha, ha, ha, ha… But, with such a high turret, you couldn’t aim at all. Even with us elves who are good at archery, this is…”
“It’s not a problem. Please leave the back support to us.”
“It’s okay because Efil says this. She already did an experiment shooting a hundred arrows.”
I showed them the rabbit-shaped monster wandering in the forest and the fruit that grew on the tree. An arrow stuck in the middle of the fruit between the monster’s eyebrows. Of course, this is what Efil shot from this bow turret.
Oh……! Cried the surrounding elves.
“When the monsters strike, Efil and I will support the entire battlefield from this turret. Gerard will take care of the bridge and Sara, Mel, Rion, and Alex will intercept them outside the barrier.”
Clotho is a hidden ball for an emergency. Depending on the situation, I’ll send him directly to each place and let him attack.
“Ah, let’s set up some golems just in case. Since they have the ability of an A-class monster, it will help in something.”
“…Kelvin donooo!”
“What is it!?”
The elder suddenly grabbed my hand with both hands. What!?
“You are really the savior of this village! No, it must be! Oh, Leonhard dono! Thank you for sending Kelvin dono! Everyone, it’s a feast tonight! “
“”Oh!””
The elf village that was completely depressed, came back to life. Even so, the tension raised too much, elder.
I received the maximum hospitality from the elves, and we only defend this village. I’ll make them pay for the crimes of damaging the elven village, Trisen is probably involved in this matter.
