21st Century Archmage

‘Huhu, in just a few days, we should be able to occupy everything on the way to the royal castle.

After taking Fort Zarelon, Prince Remitar of Roen and his troops advanced deep into Havis Kingdom territory. They had recently passed a fairly large castle, but there wasnt a single soldier there, only civilians who hadnt been able to evacuate. There was no one there to resist them. Thanks to marching the infantry at a quick pace, Roen was able to occupy a considerable amount of territory in just half a day.

‘But how come the wyverns that went on patrol arent coming back? They should be back by now.

The Prince sent out two flights, each with 20 wyverns, out on patrol in order to watch out for potential raids and enemy movements. But the arranged time to return had long passed, and neither patrol had come back.

“Stop the marching. Well make camp here.”

“As you command!”

On the way towards the capital of Havis, they ran into a small village on the side of the path. Prince Remitar ordered a break there.

“Be aware that we will begin marching early in the morning.”

“Understood, Your Highness.”

Prince Remitar, who wasnt able to ride a wyvern because he had a fear of flying, gave orders to the nobles following him as he looked at the magic tent that was quickly being set up for him.

Guoooooooooooooo!

Just then, a wyverns cry could be heard from the darkening sky above.

“It appears that one of the wyvern flights that went on patrol is returning,” said one of the nobles serving the Prince while looking into the sky.

Flash!

Suddenly, a few points of light flashed in the sky.

“Ah!”

The moment they noticed the light, it suddenly whistled forward like a lightning bolt, leaving an afterimage of light.

Bam! Baaam!

And then, their ears registered the dull sound of something hitting flesh.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaak!

Kuaaaaaaaaaaaaak!

Several of the wyverns protecting the soldiers from above screamed piteously as they crashed to the ground.

“Ah!”

“E-Enemies! Enemy attack!”

“All forces, prepare for battle!!!!!!”

As a gasp emerged from Prince Remitars mouth, someone screamed to alert everyone of enemy appearance, and the soldiers setting up tents scrambled to grab their weapons.

Guoooooooooooo!

The ear-splitting cry of the same wyvern as before rang out once again.

BOOOOM!

Suddenly, a tremendous explosion rocked the sky.

“Argh!”

“Ack!”

The people peering into the dark sky fell over, clutching their ears. It felt like their eardrums had burst.

Kyaaaaaaaaaaaak!

Kuaaaaaaaaaaaak!