Chapter 13 – "The First Battle"
A Dire Warning
Reinhardt sat in his throne room, listening to the scout's urgent report.
"My lord! A horde of monsters—goblins, dire wolves, and a massive troll—has been spotted in the Darkwood Plains!"
Reinhardt's golden eyes narrowed. "How many?"
"Around 1,500 goblins, dozens of dire wolves, and one troll leading them."
Silence fell over the room.
Gerrick, his most experienced warrior, crossed his arms. "Monsters rarely gather in such numbers unless they're starving or forced from their territory."
Derrick, gripping his sword hilt, muttered, "If we let them get any closer, they'll attack the villages."
Elara, adjusting her glasses, nodded. "We must act before they become a true disaster."
Reinhardt stood, his gaze sharp. "Then we march to war."
[New Mission: Defend Your Kingdom!]
- Goal: Defeat the monster horde.
- Rewards: +750,000,000 SP, Army Growth Buff, Increased Prestige.
- Hidden Objective: ???
Mobilizing the Army
Although his kingdom was young, his forces were well-trained.
200 Swordsmen & Spearmen – The backbone of the army, trained by Gerrick and Karl.
100 Archers – Led by Oswald, known for their deadly accuracy.
50 Mages – The academy's best spellcasters, though still inexperienced in war.
100 Support & Scouts – Medics, blacksmiths, and reconnaissance troops.
10 Cavalry – The only horses available, led by Derrick and Edwin.
Total Army Size: 500
Reinhardt stood before them, clad in black and gold armor.
"We fight not for glory—but for our survival!" His voice rang across the battlefield.
A roar of determination echoed back.
The march began.
The forest opened into a vast field, moonlight glinting off the waiting monster horde.
Goblins in ragged armor clutched rusted blades.
Wolves prowled the edges, low growls rumbling from their throats.
A towering troll wielded a massive club, its eyes burning with hunger.
The beast roared, shaking the ground beneath them.
Reinhardt raised his sword. "Archers! FIRE!"
The Battle Begins
Arrows rained down, piercing goblins before they could charge.
Derrick and Edwin led the cavalry, trampling smaller creatures underfoot.
Gerrick and Karl, wielding axes and swords, carved through enemy lines.
Mages unleashed fire and lightning, sending goblins fleeing in panic.
The troll roared and charged, swinging its club.
A single strike sent three men flying.
Reinhardt's grip tightened. "It's mine."
The battlefield blurred as Reinhardt sprinted forward.
The troll swung downward, aiming to crush him—but Reinhardt sidestepped, slashing across its arm.
It howled, black blood spraying the ground.
The beast struck again, but Reinhardt ducked under the club, leaping onto its arm.
"You die here."
With a final mana-infused slash, he cleaved into its skull, splitting it open.
The troll staggered, then collapsed.
A hush fell over the battlefield.
Then—a deafening cheer erupted.
"THE KING HAS SLAIN THE BEAST!"
The remaining goblins fled, their morale shattered.
Reinhardt stood over the troll's corpse, catching his breath.
[Victory Achieved!]
+750,000,000 SP Earned!
Army Strength +10%!
The kingdom's prestige has increased!
Elara arrived, her usual composure shaken. "You actually killed it alone?"
He smirked. "Of course."
As the soldiers gathered to celebrate, Karl knelt beside a dead goblin leader, inspecting its wounds.
"My lord… these creatures were starving."
Reinhardt frowned. "Then this won't be the last time they attack."
A cold wind blew through the battlefield.
This war was only beginning.
[System Notification – Recognized as a True Ruler!]
Congratulations! You have proven your leadership in battle and are now recognized as a true ruler!
+1,000,000,000 SP
New Titles Unlocked: "King of the Rising Dawn" & "Monster Slayer"
Your reputation has spread—more refugees will come.
Reinhardt grinned. "That's more like it."