Sovereign of Judgment Chapter 118:
Episode 7: Tidal Wave of Monsters / Chapter 118: The Alien Troops from Earth (3)
TL: emptycube / ED: Obelisk
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To be honest, it wasnt as if Richard was confident .
No matter how bold he was, wasnt this a problem that would determine humanitys survival? No, when considering that humanity inherited Earths karma, it might even be a battle that would determine the life or death of Earths 5-billion-year history .
Of course, he felt pressured .
He felt it after coolly sending off Choi Hyuks expedition .
Countless eyes were looking at Richard . Each bead of sweat on the back of his neck seemed like someones chilling gaze . Everyones fate rested on Richard, and everyone was watching Richards every move . Their gazes werent all amiable .
Although he already handled the lives of hundreds of millions of people as an overseer… The feeling he felt this time was completely different . This was war . On top of that, it wasnt a war fought with clan members who had declared loyalty to him, it was one that involved other clans and even non-combat-oriented colonizers who didnt belong to any clan . They were existences that could mock and ridicule every one of his decisions and proceed to hold grudges against him .
They had to win . If they didnt, then they would rip him apart .
However, their enemies were too strong for him to be confident of their victory . Even if they won, there was no doubt that the losses would be huge .
To be in charge of Dragonics defenses meant that, no matter what he did, he would be subject to criticism and resentment .
Yet, Richard willingly accepted this heavy responsibility .
It was something someone would have to do, and there wasnt anyone who was suitable besides him .
Am I really the best for the position? Wont there be someone better than me? He didnt even put those modest and timid thoughts in his eyes . Someone who could lead humanity better than himself? Since there were more than 2 billion humans, there was a chance that someone who possessed such talent existed among them . However, even if they found that person, there was no way that that person would have the same level of influence as Richard . Currently, the only one who could lead humanity at this time, and the only one who possessed not the talent but the right to do so, was himself . There was no other choice .
There is no one on Earth who can do this besides me .
A heavy responsibility, but also pride .
When pressured by a responsibility beyond ones abilities, some might be crushed by that responsibility, but others would exceed their limits .
Richard didnt avoid this challenge . Curse me all you want . Resent me all you want . If they needed a leader, then he readily planned on leading them . He would make decisions others would have difficulty making and take full responsibility for them .
Although he might only take losses… He would do it .
He was a king .
Damn it, if I knew it would be like this, I would have gone on the expedition like Choi Hyuk… There are too many non-combat-oriented members .
The problem that was currently giving Richard a headache was military strength .
They had given people the freedom to choose as a way to advance various technologies and increase their independence . As a result, non-combat-oriented colonizers, who didnt fight for a living, made up 60% of the population . Even if they excluded those with combat experience, 50% of the total population were no-star colonizers, having not fought even once . It was because they couldnt force them to participate in intense wars . As a result, they only had a bit more than 1 billion deployable soldiers . Although this might look like a lot at a glance, the endless number of monsters pouring out from the Kahur Kabkuns already exceeded that number .
The bigger issue wasnt the quantity but the quality . Left to defend, there were 800 million colonizers at the 1-star level who could be considered as beginners, 200 million at the 2-star level, 600,000 at the 3-star level, and 1,000 colonizers at the 4-star level . There were also only 3 middle-ranked warriors at the 5-star level, Richard, Yohan, and Diana .
It was only after the advancement evaluation when people began to actively participate in the colonization . As it had only been a year since then, there was still an overwhelming number of beginners .
On the other hand, the monsters were mostly at the 2-3-star level . At least the number of monsters at the 4-star and 5-star levels were similar to humans… But they were pitifully lacking troops in the 2-3-star range .
Traditionally, numbers were the foundations of strategies . However, where could they increase their numbers when the entire human population was already mobilized for this war?
Erdbeben-Blitzschlag (Lightning Quake)!
Quiiing!
Golden lightning, which contained Richards irritation, split into hundreds . Like how Choi Hyuks flames werent simply flames, Richards lightning wasnt simply lightning . It would penetrate and then exit out of each monster . All monsters caught by this light of death were pulverized and burst as if put in a blender .
Damn… Is there no way?
As they were in a situation where every warrior was precious, Richard had to think of a strategy while fighting . This was the same for the other overseers as well .
{The formation has been pushed back to the northern highlands . (Haa, haa) Youre telling us to defend around the Barhaloleun Mountains from here on out? For how long?}
He received a message from Diana . It seemed she was in the middle of fighting as her breaths were uneven .
Indefinitely . Endure for as long as you can . You need to endure it for at least a week . Only then will no troops be surrounded when you retreat further .
{A week? Everyones exhausted from fighting . Please send support . }
Its the same everywhere .
Just as he said this, Yohan transmitted a message .
{The situation at the Western front is very bad . The number of monsters suddenly increased . Please send support . }
We dont have any available troops…
{Then the Western front cant last!}
… What are the levels of the new influx of monsters?
{Fortunately, they are around the 1-star level . However, there are just too many of them . }
Then, I will send the no-star colonizers in the rear .
{Then the casualties will…!}
Even if there are casualties, there is no other choice . Although I hope you save as many as possible… In a pinch, use the no-star colonizers as a shield and preserve your strength .
At Richards cold-hearted words, Yohan replied heavily .
{Understood . }
After ending the communication, Richard let out a sigh .
Haa… Damn it .
Crackle!
Lightning shot out of the yellow jewel in his hand and grilled the monsters . Although it wasnt as effective as Lightning Quake, it was sufficient in holding the monsters back . With Richards intervention, the collapsing formation could momentarily maintain their composure .
They lacked troops everywhere .
Huh?
Just then, he suddenly recalled some information .
Naro! Choi Hyuk made an alliance with the natives of Dragonic, right?
{Yes, that is correct . He made an alliance with the native group within his territory, the El Tribe . Their current estimated population is 80,000 . Usable soldiers are 40,000 . They are 2-3-star level warriors . }
What are they doing now?
{When Tangkas troops withdrew, they suffered heavy losses and have confined themselves to their territory, the inverted tree . Their leader, the Great Warrior Lantz, also suffered injuries and is known to be recuperating . }
To be honest, the ones who suffered the most losses when Tangkas troops withdrew was the El Tribe . They, who dispatched mostly long-range troops, had almost been annihilated when the situation turned into a brawl . Their aspiration of advancing into space had been astonishingly dashed, and they took a break when the Great Warrior Lantz, who pushed for the alliance with the Berserkers, was injured .
The elders, who were leading the El Tribe in Lantzs stead due to his injuries, didnt have a direct relationship with the Berserkers . On top of that, they had to calm internal strife aroused by the losses they suffered this time . Like this, the Berserkers and the El Tribe naturally grew more distant .
In this sort of situation, Choi Hyuk had to actively trade with them and maintain their relationship, but he lacked such senses . To make matters worse, when Choi Hyuk had to hastily go on an expedition to Dark City, the alliance between the two forces had fizzled out . Even the El Tribe members who resided in the Berserkers territory returned to the inverted tree .
40,000 usable soldiers… Is that all?
Although his question was of false hope, Naro precisely knew what Richard was wondering about .
{No . They are only a tribe of the El race . I heard there are inverted trees throughout the Dragonic . Although I dont know the exact number, the population of the El race should be significant . Also, the majority of them are experienced warriors . }
Is that so?
A smile hung on Richards lips .
A non-human force that he could have join the fight had appeared . On top of that, they were experienced warriors at the 2-3-star level . However, Naro made a pessimistic remark .
{However, they are a species that hid in the inverted trees when Dragonic collapsed in the past . They might be fine with surviving like that this time as well . Will they fight?}
Well have to see .
Either way, there was now another possibility . Richard somehow felt excited .
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{Second Garrison Team 1 . We are going to destroy the 9th malformed Kahur Kabkun now . }
{First Garrison Team 27 . A hellhound is approaching! Unable to retreat! Requesting support!}
Although there wasnt anyone who replied, this was a room to where all communications within Dark City was transmitted . Sitting here, one could understand the progress of the war throughout Dark City .
Here, Commander Mack stood at attention . Her always slightly floating feet were currently firmly planted on the ground . Her posture had no flaws . However, her lips were pursed in dissatisfaction .
Do you even call for commanders now?
In front of her was a warrior of the highest-rank whose name was famous as the owner of the Iron Mace of Vow, Starlight-Flow . They were also the commander in charge of defending Laniakeas Dark City . The Speckled Light Tribe members, which were the size of specks, would form a single group fate through their mind sharing ability . This formed fate community, a team or nation, would be granted a single name . Starlight-Flow was a name formed by a group of tens of thousands of outstanding Speckled Light Tribe members . Because of this, when referring to them, one didnt use pronouns like he or she .
{Dont be like that . The situation is just that bad . }
The tiny speckled lights vibrated to create a voice . It was a clear ringing voice similar to that of a wind chime .
However, Macks voice was still blunt .
However, what do we do about the Virgo Cluster?
She said, seemingly upset . Yet, Starlight-Flows voice was still beautiful and calm .
{I know that you are very dissatisfied with the alliance . }
Even as they provoked Macks anger, their voice was unconcerned . As the Speckled Light Tribe created a group mentality comprised of countless entities, their emotions werent easily agitated . Because of this, they could easily speak difficult words .
{You believe that the alliance holds responsibility for the decline of the Dragon race, right?}
…
Mack didnt reply . Instead, her golden horns that hung behind her blue hair burned with white flames . It didnt burn up, instead swaying like a symbol . It was the expression of her anger .
She was a descendant of the Dragon race, a force that was once as powerful as the top 4 of the alliance . However, the monsters early attacks focused on the galaxy the Dragon race gathered and lived together in . The Dragon race, which had lost a lot of its power, kept suffering small losses due to the alliances strategies . Just like the earthlings this time, they were sent all over the place, frequently unable to protect their own territory . They had lost their territory an innumerable amount of times, and a tribe would sometimes be massacred . Even still, the Dragon race couldnt choose to secede from the alliance . Secession meant the annihilation of their entire species .
Even as they saw Mack in anger, Starlight-Flow was calm .
{Thats why I am the commander . So this is not an act of self-centeredness of a species . You know that our Speckled Light Tribe has no connections with Dark City . }
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Starlight-Flow began to comfort Mack .
{Over a hundred hellhounds have appeared in Dark City already . Thats not all . Three highest-ranked monsters have also been spotted . On the other hand, there are only two highest-ranked warriors on our side, including me . 3 vs . 2 . We are missing one . We have no choice but to combine the strengths of high-ranked warriors to fend them off until support from the center arrives . Since the situation is like this, we called all the high-ranked warriors in the Laniakea Supercluster, yet were still tight . Even if you are dissatisfied, help out . We cant call one and not another . All the high-ranked warriors called here this time are absolutely needed in their own galaxies . Its not just you . And you know that I carefully distinguish reward and punishment . Ill give you as much as the amount of effort you put in . }
This was true . Mack had, in the past, gained power through Starlight-Flows accurate rewarding and grew rapidly . Because of it, she had been able to take a step back emotionally at Starlight-Flows words back then . It was the same this time .
Commander Macks expression relaxed slightly . It seemed a few members of the Speckled Light Tribe, which made up Starlight-Flow, flew up happily . However, as a whole, Starlight-Flows voice didnt change .
{Its the same for the earthlings you value . To be honest, you may ask how much help would they, whose strongest expert is only a middle-ranked warrior, be in this situation? But, if we start to overlook others based on their circumstances, there wont be any remaining troops to call . So dont antagonize us too much . }
At Starlight-Flows words, Commander Macks shoulders slightly dropped as she replied,
Understood . I wont be dissatisfied anymore . However…
She raised her head slightly and said in a voice mixed with playfulness,
They will be of much more help than you think .
{Who? The earthlings?}
The moment Starlight-Flow asked, a field report regarding the earthlings was heard .
All communications were shared with Starlight-Flow, who was the commander .
{This is the Third Garrison Team 17 Leader Lankin . We have destroyed our second malformed Kahur Kabkun . We will start on our third . }
{What? Again? Already?}
{Overseer Choi Hyuk and his expedition that were dispatched as support are rendering brilliant achievements . Wow . Third garrison commander, these guys are no joke . Choi Hyuk, that guy is the owner of a Weapon of Vow . The famous one!}
The surprised voice of the third garrison commander and Lankins excited voice mingled together .
A few specks of light flew upwards as if finding this was interesting .
{Ha?}
Commander Mack shrugged her shoulders toward Starlight-Flow .
Right?
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