Heavenly Castle - Chapter 26

It takes time and money to make it, and sometimes it will be stronger if the one who controls it is the magician who made it.

However, the existence of a golem was still essential in the war.

The talented magicians are limited, but the golems are infinite if only time and money are invested. And, if you are dealing with castles, cities or infantries, the golem is the best war potential.

A country, where a large number of golems can be prepared, is a powerful country and has a great number of magicians.

In other words, the golems are also a symbol.

If the golem’s quality is high, it also proves that magical research is advanced.

Therefore, first-class magicians try to make golems at least once. They try to make the best golem in order to prove their knowledge and technological capability.

The Imperial Army had prepared a total of two hundred high-class golems. 100 of them are heading to Falbe and another 100 to the Royal Capital.

The hundreds of golems lined up in rows were walking as if leading the Imperial soldiers and mercenaries, and advance towards their respective destination.

【Royal Capital】

The Royal Capital was extremely confused. A black shadow suddenly appeared in the sky. And now, the Imperial Army’s are ready to attack.

Among them, there were also those who predicted that the black shadow, that floats on the same height as the cloud, was a magical weapon developed by the Imperial Army and the citizens shuddered in fear.

The confusion was also spreading in the royal castle.

「Is there any new information!?」

「As of now, there’s still no movement of the flying object!」

「What about the Imperial Army!?」

「The post-horse’s report is still……!」

In the throne room where angry voice resounded, Reizent who sat down in throne sighed deeply.

「……. So, the Imperial Army will arrive here tonight. It is not a coincidence. It seems that the flying object is related to the Imperial Army’s movement.」

While Reizent muttered that, an old man wearing a robe raised his eyebrow.

「Although there is that flying object, our biggest problem now is the Imperial Army. There’s no way that Falbe will fall in a day, so it is obvious that the Imperial Army divided their army into two.」

「No, Minister Zann. Are you ignoring that flying object……?」

When Reizent said that with a serious face to the old man, the old man called Zann snorted and shook his head from side to side.

「Your Majesty. This old man thinks simply about everything. The flying object is high above the sky and impossible to reach. So, it is useless even if we worry about it. It will be easier to plan for the Imperial Army that will surely come than worry over that.」

When Zann answered that, Reizent blinked his eyes with a stunned expression.

「…… It would have been easier if I could also find a clear solution for that flying object, though.」

When Reizent said that, he sighed and raised his face.

「For the time being, let’s formulate countermeasures against the Imperial Army as the minister says. Should we hole up within the city walls or launch an attack?」

「Let’s holed up within the city wall! Our enemy is that Imperial Army! We should strengthen defense now and call for reinforcements……」

「Nonsense! The Falbe don’t have more soldiers and magicians than the Royal Capital! We should defeat the Imperial Army or make them retreat as soon as possible and attack the army who’s attacking the Falbe from behind……」

「No, General Heirat, who defends the Falbe, has already called for reinforcements in various places……」

A fierce debate began and Reizent leaned his weight on the backrest.

While watching the state of his retainers who shouts at each other, he gently rest his elbow on the armrest and put his chin on his fist.

「…… Even if we surrender or lose, we will not get away without consequence. We have no choice but to win. We can only win……」

Reizent’s voice becomes smaller and smaller, and he put his hand on his knees which gradually shakes and put strength into it.

【Heavenly Castle】

Seeing the scenery on the ground that showed on the huge screen, I breathed out greatly.

「How amazing. It’s like a movie.」

Wide plains, gentle hill and long streamlet are being shown on the ground. There was a big square-shaped city at the top of the hill and I also saw a building like a castle in the middle.

And, in the place away from the square city, I can see the figures of the Imperial army that moves like an organism.

It’s a number of soldiers that looks troublesome to count. There are many carriages in the back. The soldiers mounted on their horses, soldiers with a bow in the front of it and soldiers with a long spear are lined up in order.

「…… No, the front row is not a human」

When I muttered that, Ayla, who joined her hands together as if praying next to me, opened her mouth.

「…… Those are the greatest and strongest golems that the Imperial Army is proud of. Their shapes are different from Taiki-sama’s golems and they are made thicker, but it is said that they moves at speeds that are not very different from humans. In addition, their strength is overwhelming because they are big and bulky.」

Hearing the information which she said with a serious expression, I observed the Imperial Army’s golems once again.

I operated the camera and zoom-in, and the golems are showen one by one.

Although all of them are giving off a metallic luster of dark shade, they have difference in shapes. There are some golems like square blocks piled up and others have rounded shapes.

「Ah, now that I look at it, they also have different weapons.」

When I said that I noticed something while looking at the screen, Ayla nodded deeply and said.

「Ah, yes…… Each golem have different makers, so there are also differences in how they fight. Some people make use of the golem’s size and weight by making it charge while holding a spear, others make sure that it can fight anywhere while making it hold a sword and a shield. It seems that they have a great variety of weapons and how they fight.」

「Heh. Maybe it’s like a brand so that people will know that they are the one who made it. I think it’s more attractive if all of the golems have matching shapes and weapons like an army.」

While I was expressing such an easygoing impression, Ayla looked at me while feeling restless.

「…… Um, umm, Taiki-sama…… Can you really stop this big war……?」

I nodded slightly to Ayla who asked me anxiously.

「I think it’s okay…… I will see what I can do, so pray to Angel-sama.」

「A, Angel-sama……?」

I smiled to Ayla who became puzzled and put my hand on the operation screen.

「Let’s see, should I give it a try?」