Chapter 278: Holy War
Riding a horse in full-body armor is not so comfortable, it is more of a torture, especially since the war horse is also fully armed, and the collision of armor and armor is very responsive, if you can, Gilgamesh wants to switch to a carriage, but in the end it is just a thought.
There are many reasons why Gilgamesh can't switch from riding a horse to a carriage, the most important of which is to maintain his image.
It's not a superficial reason to be cool or anything like that, but because the Illuminati are now in the image of a 'God-given hero' under the propaganda of the Holy See, and such a hero does not ride a horse but runs to ride a carriage.
Moreover, because it was a rapid march, there were no comfortable carriages, and some were only freight wagons for transporting supplies, so it is difficult to say which was more comfortable between riding horses and freight wagons.
"Your Highness the Brave!"
A cry of longing was heard, and a young man in his twenties rode to Gilgamesh's side. The young man's name was Red-Forde, a newly promoted priest at an age when he was able to stabilize but occasionally show his youthful side.
Gilgamesh yearns for heroes, but it is still a little unaccustomed to being called a brave man so blatantly, just like the first time that an online game will be called by netizens with the ID in the game, with a little joy in embarrassment.
"Father Red, I told you you don't need to call me the Brave, just call me Gilgamesh. ”
For a moment, I thought, 'How different is this from a game ID?', so let's ignore it.
"Yes, Lord Gilgamesh. ”
It's still a shame, but it's an improvement from just now, so be it.
"What's the matter?"
Keeping a grim expression, Gilgamesh asked.
Because it was a shame to be called His Royal Highness the Brave, Gilgamesh maintained a serious and cold expression throughout the road, making himself look not easy to get close to, and also released the rumor that 'in order to improve his combat effectiveness, he needs to accumulate strength along the way, so don't bother', if there is nothing important, no one should disturb him.
"That's right, we will be on the battlefield in a short time, and Your Excellency Commander has asked me to tell you to get ready. ”
It's hard to say whether it's good news or bad news, but in any case, Gilgamesh realizes that it's time.
"I see. ”
Nodding, Gilgamesh thanked Red, and when Red left, there was silence around him again.
Gilgamesh twisted his body in slight motions on his horse, and then he noticed that he was shaking.
He's about to fight his first war, and unlike previous battles, this time it's a real battlefield, a real war, and it's strange not to be nervous.
"It's okay...... It's okay....... ”
Repeatedly reassuring himself, the trembling of Gilgamesh's body slowly subsided.
Yes, no matter whether there is war or anything else ahead, you must move forward, in order to liberate the world from the ignorant feudal system, to realize the idea of equality for all in the Holy See, and to fight the monsters who have bewitched Lamech.
In Gilgamesh's constant self-encouragement, he soon came to the battlefield that Red mentioned earlier.
It's a vast plain, but there's nothing about it, the scarred meadows, the smell of blood, the black smoke from the incineration of corpses, and the enemy army on the other side of the battlefield.
Looking at the tragic situation in front of him, Gilgamesh slowly turned his gaze to the culprit, from his position he couldn't really see the enemy commander, but he knew that the enemy commander was there.
“...... Damn dictators, can't they just take the initiative to disappear?"
Since he came to this world, the most unbearable thing for Gilgamesh is the class system, obviously he is also a human being, why should he distinguish between the noble and the low? This is unacceptable to Gilgamesh, who was born on the modern earth, in his opinion, these are just inferior ideas that will be eliminated, and only the equality of all people advocated by the Holy See is the future development trend, but the enemy seems to be completely incomprehensible.
- Sure enough, in the end, they are just backward people from another world. Once again, Gilgamesh realized that he ...... And the companions came to this world precisely to save and lead these ignorant people from other worlds to the right path.
Reaffirming his mission, his previous nervousness replaced by excitement, Gilgamesh seemed to have foreseen the day when he would be truly revered as a hero and revered by all, the world would shout his name, and his deeds would go down in history forever.
“...... My lord?"
What do people call themselves great pioneers or saviors who have saved the world?
“...... Lord Gilgamesh!"
Red's shout brought Gilgamesh back to his senses, and he frowned at Red to hide his panic.
"What's going on this time?"
Red saw Gilgamesh come to his senses and smiled at him.
"The battle will begin soon, and from now on I'm here to be by your side, so don't get in the way. ”
Gilgamesh nodded, but soon felt that something was wrong.
“...... Do you want to go to war directly? Don't you send someone to persuade you to surrender or something?"
Even if the enemy is an ignorant dictator, Gilgamesh feels that if there is even the slightest possibility, he should choose the method with the fewest casualties.
Red shook his head.
"They won't listen to us, after all, they have gathered such an army here from the beginning to eliminate us who threaten their position and interests. ”
Red shook his head as he spoke, a sad expression on his face.
"We want to realize the idea that all people are equal, but such an idea is an act that threatens the foundation of their rule for those rulers in high positions, who don't care whether the people live or die, how many soldiers are sacrificed, only whether they can drive out all of us who resist. ”
Gilgamesh could understand that the Holy See was like a flame of hope ignited in a land dominated by injustice, and that it was facing the great evil united by dictators, on the one hand, for the justice of the people, and on the other hand, the evil driven by interests and rights, and there was no possibility of peace.
“...... Yes, they are enemies, and everything will not start until they are hit. ”
Gilgamesh held the sword at his waist.
"We must win, and we must carve out a bright future with our own hands, even if we are bloody. ”
Red nodded, then looked at the enemy in front of him with reverent eyes, and said word by word.
"This is our ...... Holy war. ”
ps: I just started to recover and renew my arthritis attack, and I was barely able to get off the ground until today, and I'm really sorry to break my promise.