Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter]

As soon as the signal fell, the archer raised his bow. He aimed towards the sky like a high-angle cannon and cast a skill!

Shwaaaak-

Twelve arrows were fired toward the sky. He could use the skill 3 times in a row without cooldown, but after that, he wouldn’t be able to use the skill for a whole day.

In other words, this operation must be a success.

The 1st and 2nd platoons of the adjacent trench, who were also looking at the skill-linked charge, also matched their timing together.

“Let’s run as well! If we all run together, the enemy’s attacks will disperse!”

“Spirit of the running horse!”

Jurararang-

When the strings of a small harp-like instrument were plucked, the 2nd platoon could run faster. In large-scale battles, the ‘bard’s’ large-scale buffs were better than strong individual buffs.

The 3rd and 4th platoons also ran out in line with the attack.

The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th platoons of the 3rd battalion of the 1st company went around their allies who were fighting at the vanguard and dug into the enemy’s gaps!

The surprise attack was sufficiently mobile with 100 people. If it was successful, it would have a big effect.

That was only if it actually did succeed.

The hill, which the Minis users were currently occupying, fell into panic.

“Cough, the arrows keep flashing, so the casting is-”

“Move away. This is an attack that doesn’t have any damage. Could it really reach us?”

Fwip, fwip, fwip.

A giant dressed in yellow walked out.

The archer made multiple shots but was already flying beyond the effective range. Even though the arrows couldn’t even get to the middle of the hill, let alone the top.

They could not cast because they were scared of the arrows that covered the sky. Being afraid of such a thing meant that they no longer had any worth as battle mages.

“O…… one hundred and thirty people. It’s as planned. You guys should go and take a look at the situation.”

“But-”

“But what?”

“No, nothing.”

When the user pressed them, the battle wizards flinched and stepped back.

As it was a detour and a surprise attack, there was a huge distance before the Fibiel forces could reach the high ground. Yellow particles entered his body.

“He’s casting again!”

“Stop! Archer, shoot! Whether it’s a multishot or-”

“The distance is just too great! And he knows that there would be no damage!”

They had to go up the hill.

Considering the time they spent detouring and the penalty of not being able to log in, they did not have any leeway!

“Damn it, then-”

The yellow-clothed user finished casting in an instant.

“Rolling Stones.”

Rumble…—— Rrrummble一-…….

“Oh no…”

“That magic is crazy…”

The footsteps of the 1st company, which had just reached the hill and was about to go up, stopped. A rock suddenly formed on top of the hill. That magic ran down the hilld and accelerated, turning everyone into rats.

Besides, what if the number of rocks was not only one or two, but more than 80? The identity of the man was obvious.

“R-rock magician, Shin! The rock magician outsider is up there!!!”

“Captain! We have to fall back-”

“Hey, how can we fall back from here? We won’t be able to use the detour again! Are you this much of a pushover? This isn’t a method that can be used twice-”

After taking a detour, they finally got to this point.

If this surprise attack failed, Minis’ army will deploy troops to the detour.

Then, a surprise attack with 100 troops will no longer be possible!

It was too narrow for thousands of people even now! This meant that this would be the first and last surprise attack!

“We cannot retreat! We need to break through, stand up, we just need to somehow break a couple of rocks! And go up! If we can go up-”

Roll, rooll-!

The falling rocks gradually accelerated. How could a hill that was only 100m tall look so high?

“-if we could go up and cut the flag, we will win, so run! Charge! Charge!!!”

“Uwaaaak!”

They were provoked by the shouts before they could get overwhelmed by fear. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th platoons ran following the 1st platoon leader.

***

“Wait. Everyone stop!”

“Huh? Why, hyung?”

“……The marks of the platoons of the 1st company disappeared.”

Leeha, who was running while looking at the map, stiffened.

“They disappeared?”

“No way…”

Kijeong and Tale quickly approached Leeha.

“Does that mean the damage was so high that it was impossible for them to maintain platoon level? Kiskis, that means-”

“They are mostly dead.”

Biyemi and Leeha exchanged words. The 1st platoon of the 2nd company just entered the forest. They were on their way to meet the 1st company, but most of them were already killed off.

‘As expected, it was a trap afterall.’

It was meant to entice and swallow those who use clumsy attacks. Compared to Fibiel, Minis appeared to be more organized.

‘There’s a military classification, but there’s no command system from the regimental commander or battalion commander. Was Minis able to see it? Judging from the quest situation, they must have a user over there.’

Was there anyone who has charisma and knowledge of operation plans?

Leeha thought for a moment, but no one came to mind. There were no rumors that a ranker had appeared yet. It could be someone among the unknown outsiders.

“Let’s go.”

“Okay. Byeolcho members, quiet down. It is said that the 1st company members who were ahead of us were annihilated-”

Kijeong gave instructions to the Byeolcho guild members and ran again. Thirty-one people did not even breathe loudly while running through the forest.

The sun was still high in the middle of the sky, but the psychological pressure made it feel like it was midnight.

-Hyung, is that the line that appeared on the map over there?

A whisper came from Kijeong after running for a long time.

Turning to the left, the dust and magic effects rising from far away stood out. And a small hill could be seen in front of them.

-Yes. Virtually all of the 5th division to which they belonged to will be in front of them. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd regiments of the 5th division, and 1st and 2nd battalions of our 4th regiment…… Around 7,000 people in the military?

-Wow…… That’s amazing. Guild wars would look like their playing house.

Among the guild wars in Fibiel Kingdom, the war between Hwahong and Byeolcho was one of the most popular among the many who participated in the battle at the same time.

However, in addition to the 888 Hwangryong members who participated as helpers, the total number of Hwahong, Byeolcho, Dragon Knights, Seomgwang, and Czar was only around 2000. But here, there were 7000 people in one place.

That’s 7000 from Fibiel alone, and the number of Minis they are facing was also close to that number, and this kind of battle was taking place all over the Marching Plains.

-When I asked the other guild leaders, they said they were also creating a Minis invasion route at the foot of the northern Sentinel Mountains. The south side of the Witchmore Riverside as well.

-I see. That’s because they are not fools who will limit the invasion route to one. Still, it would be smaller than Marching Plains.

Their route condition will be different.

The fact that Marching Plains, the widest and flattest terrain in the continent, would be the largest battlefield was expected by Leeha.

‘To think that the war hasn’t even started for two hours yet. However, there are more than 5 divisions here alone. Considering the number of people who will continue to grow……

There were already 40,000 Fibiel users in the Marching Plains.

If Minis had a similar scale, it means that 80,000 users were already on their way to the battlefield.

And as time goes by, the number of users will gradually increase from there. After preparing for the war, everyone will gather here.

‘As Kijeong said, it’s similar to the other invasion routes, but if you think it’s a bit small-’

How many people were involved in this battle? Leeha realized the popularity of Middle Earth.

So leaving the front line behind, unit 54321 continued to run. After running through the forest for a while, they felt movement in front of them.

“Haa- Haaa……. W-who-”

The small group of people drenched in blood was unable to see properly. They were just trying to find a safe place to log out.

“Fibiel?”

“Aah, friendly troops? Potion! If you have potion-”

They were remnants of the 1st company. The healers of Byeolcho healed them according to Kijeong’s instructions,.

“Thank you I didn’t know that the 2nd company is already formed. As expected, we should have waited and gone together…”

“What happened to the first company?”

The surviving personnel was barely able to open their mouths to answer Leeha.

After waiting until all 4 platoons of the 1st company were formed, the players who took the role of platoon leaders planned out a strategy, and when they tried to charge, the enemy forces awaiting in ambush used their magic.

“The Rock magician Shin is over there. There… there was a large number of magicians.”

“Is he an outsider? Rock magician Shin?”

The member of the 1st company nodded his head at Kijeong’s question. The Byeolcho users were confused for a moment.

“Is he strong?”

“If it’s a one-on-one fight, he’s especially strong. Since the topographical map is on the high ground, if he makes the rock and it starts rolling down, its damage would be huge.”

“Kiskis, definitely……. It’s probably the worst match for me right now.”

Biyemi laughed. If it was magic that made walls out of rocks, boulders, and rolled them down, there was no room for any poison tomfoolery.

“I can destroy magic in the form of energy that has no substance, but…”

Tale clenched his teeth. He’d rather face aura bolt or fireball. It was difficult to stab a sword into a rock that was literally ‘falling down’ to squash you.

“Is the rock magician the only one to watch out for?”

“There are some wizards, but without the rock magician, you’ll be fine. No, more than that- it was strange that the rock magician was there.”

In response to Leeha’s question, the troops nodded and shook again.

“What?”

“Like his nickname ‘Muscle-head’ Shin…. He is a guy that puts strength first. It is said that he is competing for the 1st and 2nd place in terms of ignorance in Middle Earth-”

“Was it by chance?”

“That’s right. If it was Shin’s personality, regardless of friends or foes, he would roll down rocks in crowded places, so why was he in the back? As if he knew there would be a surprise attack… Now that I think about it, it is strange.”

“Hmm.

Hearing his words, Leeha nodded his head.

As expected. there was someone else involved. Someone who knows how to make the most of the rock magician’s strengths.

‘Only the rock magician was there to block ambushing troops, and the other magicians were in the front line. But to do that-’

You need to have charisma and skills to lead them. In addition, it meant that you must know the characteristics of each individual.

“Okay. Let’s go.”

“H-hyung? Didn’t you just hear it? Rather than pierce through the rock magician, we would rather go to the front line-”

“They said we only need to be careful of the rock magician. Then what’s the problem? Let’s go, get up.”

As Leeha stood up, the surviving 1st company members also opened their mouths. However, no one could stop him.

“And why don’t you take a look at what’s behind you?”

“Huh?”

Kijeong tilted his head. Biyemi smiled as he looked at Leeha’s blazing eyes.

“Kiskis, this will be fun. Besides, with Leeha-nim’s skills……. Our guild master might be able to break through surprisingly easily if he could hold on for a while.”

“You think so too, don’t you?”

Biyemi nodded in response to Leeha’s question. Only the guild master, whose name was actually called out, could not understand the situation.

“What do you mean, Biyemi-nim? Hyung? Do I have to hold on?”

Kijeong cried.

“……Is that the plan?”

“Yes. If it’s Kijeong, wouldn’t he be able to do it?”

Kijeong looked at Leeha without closing his mouth. What’s the big deal? Kijeong had an undescribable feeling and was at loss for words, but Byeolcho’s guild members had a different feeling on their chest.

“As expected of Guild master-nim.”

“Phew, that’s great. Thank god.”

“Ah. It’s not something that can be done unless you’re courageous like our guild master-nim. There will never be a time when I will be as stupid as him.”

“A-all of you……. I’m still the guild master, right”