I Became the Guild Leader in Exile

42 – Episode 8: Ellis’s Filth (6)

The conclusion was roughly anticipated. Facing a fate similar to his brother’s due to lack of strength. A story that amounted to no more than that. However, their intrusion was unexpected.

Why? Why on earth?

Logically, the situation favored the rebels overwhelmingly, didn’t it? So why interfere? Did they think they could win? Even if they were optimistic, were they that foolish?

Phileas’s thoughts were natural. The opponent was Ellis herself. Even if it was at the level of a city-state, challenging a nation was impossible for a guild, except for a few exceptions.

Ignoring the power of the Iron Shield was not the issue. But if asked whether they had the power to challenge a nation, that was undoubtedly their reality.

‘But why.’

How could they stand confidently in front of everyone like that? As if they were absolutely certain of victory. No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t understand the reason.

“Sophia and I will take care of the Holy Knights.”

“We’ll show the juniors how scary a senior can be.”

“Then we automatically take care of the mercenaries.”

“Please do.”

Of course, they didn’t just boldly jump in. Sophia and Hans, who thoroughly understood the Holy Knights, took charge of them. The rest were assigned to suppress the mercenaries.

“Willingly, my master.”

Zeke, who received a request from his master, willingly bowed, flashing a blissful smile. It was a posture close to submission. Thanks to that, Isaac was a bit bewildered.

‘No, there’s no need to go that far…’

However, with Zeke at the forefront, the other guild members were already rushing towards the mercenaries. Isaac, who was slightly worried, had no choice but to trust and wait now.

“How long do you plan to just sit there hesitating?”

“Hey, you idiot. Do you still consider yourself a master?”

“…”

“You should look further into the future!! Do you think I have a future with you doing this?!”

Harsh words erupted from Phileas’s mouth. Too bewildered to even know what he was saying, he only thought about getting these fools out as quickly as possible.

But even excluding the emotional words, Phileas’s statement was fundamentally correct. Ellis was a city-state with immense strategic and commercial value.

Even Hades, who ruled over Gideon, and even the Law Guild, were inclined to show considerable favor. To exaggerate a bit, one could say that Gideon and the Law Guild were the world in themselves.

Because they wielded the most significant influence. However, to harm Ellis, which was supported even by such powerful entities, was nothing short of challenging the world itself.

“What you’re doing is nothing short of challenging the world!”

“If that’s the case, there’s no problem.”

“….What?”

Countless golems summoned from Ellis surrounded Isaac. It seemed they perceived him as the most dangerous presence. However, Isaac didn’t even draw his sword.

Boom!

He just stomped his foot forcefully. With that alone, a shockwave like a tidal wave engulfed the golems. Dozens of golems, existing for decades, were annihilated in a single blow.

“If you’re a man, you should be able to bear the weight of the world.”

“…”

“Adding one more fool won’t make a difference.”

“What kind of nonsense is this…”

A voice trying to deny it trembled. Though denying it with words, tears seemed ready to flow at any moment. Having lost his brother and lived alone until now, he couldn’t trust anyone.

Perhaps they were pursuers sent by them.

Fear pushed away his comrades beside him.

Towards a goal that seemed unattainable no matter how hard he tried. The despair of having to run forcibly made him feel helpless. Wouldn’t it be easier to give up? He kept thinking.

But Phileas didn’t need much.

Just someone who understands his situation. Someone who holds his hand and says it’s okay.

Thanks to that, the prince who had despaired of reality could stand up again.

Isaac quickly turned his head upon confirming Phileas had regained his composure. No matter how much they were called Hans and Sofia, it was not enough to stop the two of them as a knightly order.

And that judgment was indeed accurate. Hans and Sofia had struggled in their own way. If Acting Commander Beak hadn’t intervened, they might have endured a bit longer.

“Ugh, a holy spell…!!”

“Do you really have to use a holy spell against Acting Commander?”

“I guess the duty is meaningless now. Runaways.”

Holy Sword. Equipment bestowed only upon a tiny fraction of knights by the Law Nation. Adorned with the miracles of the gods, the Holy Sword, when worn, makes one several times stronger than usual.

The armor emitted a bright white light. Acting Commander Beak had no intention of pardoning the fugitives, unless someone intervened and stopped the fist midway.

Hans’s head would have been pulled out like a weed, unable to overcome the shock. Hans blinked dazedly. Suddenly, a fist approached right before his nose. Someone grabbed it.

“Sorry, I was a bit late.”

“Hans!!!”

Sophia, who had truly thought her lover was going to die, ran to Hans with tears streaming down her face. Isaac entrusted Hans to Sophia and clenched the hand that had grabbed the fist.

Crack!

A crack appeared in the gloves of the Holy Sword that completely enveloped like gauntlets. Soon, it shattered into pieces. Taking advantage of the opening, Beak took a step back.

“To shatter the Holy Sword with full force. Certainly not an ordinary guy…”

“Who are you?”

“Someone who dared to harm my family.”

When he came to his senses, Beak had already retreated more than five steps. The opponent’s face was not clearly visible, shrouded in deep shadows. It was like a ghost.

A short moment, but Beak made a quick decision.

Can’t afford to think about the rear.

Go all out right away.

The white armor that had only covered the upper body began to emit light again. Gradually, as the light diminished, the armor had completely turned into full-body armor.

Holy Sword 100% released.

He had released all the seals of the Holy Sword, usually too powerful and kept sealed. The duration was at most 10 seconds, after which it would return to a normal suit of armor. But for those 10 seconds.

“Became a power on the level of a White Knight…?!”

For the elite force of the Law Nation, the White Knights, 10 seconds was enough time to massacre a thousand soldiers. However, Beak, enhanced to that extent, missed the opponent’s movement.

Crack!

He wasn’t aiming for precision. Just rushing head-on, he thrust his fist into Beak’s abdomen. But even with the power of the Holy Sword, the reinforced Beak couldn’t react.

In the end, Holy Sword couldn’t overcome the overwhelming force and broke, cracking at the end. Thanks to the Holy Sword, his life was spared, but Beak fainted and rolled on the ground.

Overwhelmed.

Beak, who had completely released the Holy Sword, was completely overwhelmed by an unknown hero. This fact caused a massive upheaval on the side of Ellis. To them, Isaac said.

“Next.”

Perhaps because Acting Commander Beak of the Holy Knights had been overwhelmed, Ellis immediately drew the next card. Numerous golems floating in the air gathered in one place.

“What’s that over there.”

“What are you doing?”

“Ha! Are you finally unleashing your full power?”

At this moment, only one person recognized it—the Red Turtle Mercenaries’ Anremika. Confirming her despicable smirk, Zeke kicked her chin.

“What’s so dignified about becoming a captive after defeat?”

“Tsk! What an incredibly stubborn guy!”

“Who is this guy?”

“Of course, your master didn’t expect to defeat Beak, who had fully unlocked the holy scripture. But that’s on a different level.”

It wasn’t just simple golems deployed on the battlefield. Countless golems, like a swarm of hornets released from Ellis, merged in the sky, forming a single entity.

Eventually,

What appeared before everyone was…

A giant.

Unlike the golems before, it exhibited a pitch-black color, donned armor and a helmet, wielding a sword in each hand. It was colossal beyond measure.

It was twice the size of the mountain next to Ellis. Its overwhelming enormity stunned everyone. Observing their surprised expressions, she chuckled contentedly.

“That is the power of Ellis. The ultimate guardian prepared for the rare emergence of the Three Calamities, Ausgeias.”

Ausgeias.

When it appeared, Anremika dared to assert victory—solely in terms of its defensive capabilities. After all, it was Ellis’s mightiest guardian capable of standing against the Three Calamities.

The best defense is a strong offense.

If Ausgeias, specialized in defense, could withstand all enemy attacks, then the enemies would eventually tire out. Not that Ausgeias lacked in offensive prowess either.

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“Are you all insane?! Bringing out such an absurd weapon to use against mere mortals?!”

“You really don’t understand anything! Power is what matters to those in power! Not mere mortals like you!!”

“You’re really…!!!”

“How long do you think you can endure…”

However, before finishing their sentences, a chilling sensation dominated the air, as if a razor-sharp blade grazed across their bodies. Anremika, startled, swiftly turned her head.

Fatal Strike.

A single sweeping blow that dyes the land and mountains in blood. The ultimate lethal blow capable of splitting heaven and earth. It pierced through Ausgeias, boasting the strongest defense, splitting it perfectly in half. Everyone stood in shock.

Could such a colossal giant be felled in just one strike? Nevertheless, Isaac, seemingly unimpressed, sheathed his sword. In the silence of the battlefield, only his voice echoed.

“Next.”