Protagonist? Antagonist? I Reject Both

Chapter 142: Beginning Of Vengeance

Chapter 142: Beginning Of Vengeance

The next day, everything went on as usual as if a prerecorded video had been played but this time, he didn't lose his vision as he stepped into the portal gate and was able to land on his feet.

His vision became fuzzy and murky accompanied by slight dizziness but he didn't fall down, managing to remain on his toes which was a great improvement compared to before when he lost his consciousness.

He glanced around and saw a few people standing nonchalantly while soldiers lying motionless as if dead.

'It seems they waited a few minutes before waking us up.'

When Peter saw Leon, he gave Leon a brief nod with a smile who also returned his gesture with a smile.

15 minutes later, the goblins struck again.

Unperturbed, Leon pulled out his spear and shot like a missile striking the nearest goblin even before the command was issued.

Swoosh!

He ducked under the mace charging at him in mid stance, and then with a low stance, aimed a slash at the goblin's lower body.

WHACK!

Drawing an arc, his spear ripped through the goblin cutting it into two.

A few goblins jumped upon him, but he didn't step back and countered their mace by swinging the lower part of his spear and then stabbing right in their neck.

"Ian take my left, "Leon screamed startling Ian who wondered how this guy knew his name when they had no prior interaction

but shaking his head he did what he was told in respect for the marvelous spearmanship and fearless assault displayed by Leon.

With Ian covering his back, Leon went feral.

Using Nimbus steps, he glided across the battlefield creating an exquisite dance of death, brutally ripping the goblins into shreds.

It wasn't a battle anymore, it was a slaughter. He didn't kill with mere stabs, thrusts, or pierce, but cut off the limbs and then digging his spear, pulled out the internals of the beasts and then stepped over the goblins emitting a cacophony of breaking bones mixed with cries of fear and horror.

"Fiend...Khmmmm...''

"He is a fiend.."

The goblins spat in shock.

The loud brutal screams overpowered the battlefield drawing countless eyes who sucked in cold air, seeing his Leon killing like possessed.

The spear moved like flashes leaving behind after images making thunderous noises as it shattered the ground around sweeping dust and debris upon being struck.

In the first swing, he would sever the wrist holding the weapon.

In the second follow-up, he would hit jaws by blunt end of spear crushing them into pieces.

In third, he would sever hands.

In fourth, he would cut through the hips.

In the fifth, he would stab their eyes.

In sixth, he would lodge the spear blade deep into one head and step upon it.

And much to everyone's horror these extremely precise movements were done in a mere two or three seconds.

Unlike previously where goblins started to retreat after an hour this time they ran back within half an hour. Fear was etched deep inside their heart as they started running away for real.

But Leon didn't let them go easy, chasing them he held a spear and threw it into the sky, tearing through the air, piercing the goblins and repeated this one after them until there was none left in his sight.

"Brother, do you have any personal enmity with them?"

Leon snapped his head and showed Ian giving him a weird gaze.

Many also stared at him with the same gaze. His body was soaked in the enemy's blood from toe to toe.

"Hmmm! You can say so."Leon answered after not-so-

"Commander, please give me a squad. I will wipe out those annoying goblins."Garrisons pledged.

Leon broke out from his reverie upon hearing Garrison's voice.

Mac pondered for a moment and was about to give his opinion when Leon intervened.

"Commander, I have something to say."

A loud voice cut through the air.

Everyone's expression became distorted hearing this as cutting the superior speech was a great offense.

"Do you know what you did?"Mac asked with a frown. Though he was greatly satisfied by Leon's bravado and was asked to take care of him by his mentor Argent, he can't pardon the offense without any valid reason.

"Yes, I know Sir," Leon shouted.

"I know I am being disrespectful but if I don't say what I have to say it's gonna cost the lives of many."

"How will this cost life?"Mac probed looking for a good answer.

"Ambush....If we follow them we will be ambushed."

"What?"

Shock and disbelief were etched on everyone's face.

"What ambush? How did you know?"

Leon smiled hearing this question and pointed upwards.

Following his gaze, everyone saw a group of dark ravens and hawks circling in the sky.

At first, Leon wanted to use drones but he didn't know if drones work as this place might affect their signals so unwillingly he had to reveal a bit.

"Ravens...There are ravens in this place."Soldiers murmured as they looked up.

"Sir, these are ravens that were created from my shadows and used for scouting. I already sent a few amidst the battle to look out for the terrain and what they saw were goblins laying traps in the forest between the gorge. If we follow them we will be blocked and get killed. "Leon answered, bowing his head.

Mac frowned and raising his chin stared at the horde of creatures flying around.

"Are they yours?How did you bring them here?"

"Commander, it's an ability of mine."Leon answered and added"There is another thing, I want to report personally."

Mac rubbed his chin contemplating for a moment

"Are you sure about this? If this turns out to be a lie or misinformation we're gonna lose a precious chance to get rid of the remnants who might inform the horde."Garrison intervened.

Mac folded his arms, falling into deep thought.

'Sir Argent said he had knack for all this.We are going to face the hordes in a way or another but if there is really an ambush we might suffer a major loss which can be avoided easily.Moroever, Garrison is bit hasty."

After a moment of contemplation, he voiced out his thoughts.

"We are in unfamiliar terrain and we shouldn't march into the unknown hurriedly. Even if there is a slight chance of us getting ambushed, we shouldn't hurry and make a big sacrifice. We aren't fighting a war of survival where we need abundant sacrifices."

Mac's voice boomed through the place and then looking at Garrison, he issued the command.

"Garrison, prepare scouts and ask them to patrol and gather information. Meanwhile, it seems we don't need to go through another battle now so let's look for a safe place and set up a temporary base camp.Also prepare for drills."

Leon finally sighed in relief hearing this. Even if the whole regiment went there,they might win but it would take too much sacrifice, and aside that there were those two or more Martial kings.

'Let's come up with a good plan for my reve..I mean for the well being of everybody here.'