[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternally-regressing-knight":3,"chapter-eternally-regressing-knight-eternally-regressing-knight-chapter-141":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternally Regressing Knight",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},963662,1263,"Chapter 141 - Rem’s Rush","eternally-regressing-knight-chapter-141",141,"\u003Cp>Chapter 141 - Rem's Rush\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to move the position forward. We can't leave it like this. We need to take control of the underbrush and strike from the rear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying? If we push forward, how are we going to retreat? Do you know how many rear guard troops Aspen has?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you're saying we should just let that guerilla force run wild?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leaving them alone is lowering our morale even more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a strategic meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officers and adjutants were gathered around the table, discussing in a loud uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leader Graham of the 1st Unit was in favor of pushing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paltor brought up another topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 3rd Unit Leader, Leon, had died at the hands of a fairy assassin during the previous battle, so the 1st Platoon Leader of the 3rd Unit had immediately taken his place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have no words, staying silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the meeting was filled with Marcus's adjutants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were exchanging necessary opinions, verifying and cross-checking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy commander thought it was all pointless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The enemy has someone who thinks well.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we don't have anyone like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marcus, known as the War Maniac, was not as foolish as his nickname suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could tell just by looking at how he treated Enkrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew how to elevate his subordinates, manage morale, and seize the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the previous battalion commander, he was like an archangel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Marcus wasn't a strategist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the flow of battle needed a reversal, what trick did Marcus play?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An exceptional strategy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used overwhelming force or powerful groups of soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at the previous battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, what weapon did Marcus pull out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew two swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was the heavy-armored 1st Unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was the special forces in charge of border defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marcus was a commander who prioritized force over tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, the enemy was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Definitely the type to use their brain.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy commander was old and experienced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such cases, poorly thought-out reactions from allies easily led to traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was a temptation to push further in?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the main force advanced deeper into enemy territory and fell into a trap?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to gather information was hard because we were already on enemy ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should we send out scouts deeper?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we follow the guerilla forces, we'd end up in a cat-and-mouse chase on the mountain ridges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignore and strike the enemy's rear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That might not be a bad idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we move west, we'll hit the Cross Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we move northeast, we'll run into the enemy's main force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We couldn't figure out which way to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we couldn't decide, holding our ground was the best option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This unit was a threat just by existing, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we ignore these enemy tactics, it wouldn't be the worst choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marcus slammed his fist on the strategy map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The horse and a couple of pins on the map fell over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's put it plainly: if we stay like this, we can't advance or retreat. We need to figure out what we can actually do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ideally, we should have already hit the enemy's main force and started to retreat, but the battle dragged on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the enemy guerilla forces came and started harassing us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That annoyed him, and now everyone was talking nonsense instead of planning how to take them out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the strategic meeting ended in a stalemate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no useful suggestions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the fairy commander left the meeting and was heading to her tent, she was stopped by a platoon leader dressed in strange armor with swords on either side of his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed his sword with his left hand and bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a military salute, Platoon Leader Enkrid spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to suggest a tactical plan and request temporary command.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy, who had been staring at him, thought Enkrid was a fairly good-looking man, and her expression showed curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, Enkrid didn't seem like the type to strategize either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the type to fight straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're here to propose a marriage, the timing is off, platoon Leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy casually made a joke in her own way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps used to such jokes by now, Enkrid replied without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's about military strategy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they ignore the suggestion from a mere platoon leader?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, they couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of her personal feelings for him, Enkrid had proven himself in battle time and time again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enkrid kept it as brief as possible, since it wasn't his idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please grant me temporary command to stir up the enemy forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I request support from a soldier skilled in finding paths.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, how about we clear a path to the west for the main force?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enkrid explained what he had heard: where the unit was positioned, how the movement of the allied forces would affect the enemy, and what effects those movements would have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all about observation and prediction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if it doesn't go as expected?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll retreat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, it would be a retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strategy had been focused on retreating from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy commander wasn't an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she heard it, her mind started racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This could work.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it wasn't just usable—it might be the best option in the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, it seemed like a small thing, but what happens if it's combined with other factors?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If luck was on their side, this could work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, if Enkrid took his squad and moved himself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to take the squad leader's role?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enkrid shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't trying to steal the credit from his squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the idea of a soldier named Krais.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais didn't want to take unnecessary risks, so he threw out the suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't something he expected to work, but he thought the command staff would come up with something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow, this had become the most necessary suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy simply said that and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was heading toward the tent where the battalion commander, Marcus, was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, the movements of the allies began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started to abandon their position and prepare to march.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Enkrid was arming his entire squad and preparing to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't really a time for a speech before the operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we go after that archer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked Rem bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem's eyebrows twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a look of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem's smile, while speaking, seemed to carry a hint of bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just to stretch out a bit. Anyone want to rest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna, Audin, Jaxen, Andrew, and Mac all exchanged looks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anyone wanted to sit out, they would have let them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Finn, who joined the squad today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn's addition to the team was also noted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had requested support, and they sent a light infantry archer unit that had previously operated as a 2nd squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, that archer unit had rejoined the main squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this left Finn in a somewhat awkward position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, she ended up in the platoon as a squad leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was an independent platoon, the number of people was under ten, and there were two squad leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a monster-filled formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could they do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The madmen platoon was always like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn had joined because of Enkrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she was demoted to a squad leader, she wanted to stay close to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had other reasons too, including a chance to spend some nights together, if possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, there were various motives at play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was someone she wanted to meet there as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm Finn. Don't expect me to act all high and mighty because I'm a squad leader; let's just get along. Then, you must be Audin, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn was as serious as a board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said what she had to say and acted how she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, she revealed one of her purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Audin, the one who taught Enkrid the Valaf-style martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn licked her lips once and stared at Audin intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just looking at his body, she was tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Enkrid is Enki, but...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one might be worth it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's got a decent appearance, but does he have what's underneath?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already confirmed Enkrid's inner strength during their first meeting, by the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would never forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially what lay beneath his abs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn snapped herself out of her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now wasn't the time for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Sister. I was given the name Audin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them shook hands as a greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem, Ragna, and Jaxen acted as though they were not interested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew approached and introduced himself as another squad leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mac only nodded in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the group that gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we start with the operation overview?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enkrid spoke, looking at Krais.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn't it Krais' turn to speak now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that look, Krais cleared his throat and spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, the enemy's guerilla troops are causing trouble, so we'll be doing something similar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais knew that trying to explain it in detail would be futile, so he kept it simple and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The point was this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy was using the terrain to shake up the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why shouldn't they do that to their side?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the frontier defense units had done something similar, but in Krais' opinion, it didn't leave a strong impression on the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, what should they do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Make it something they'll never forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, shall we go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais' voice seemed lacking in energy, so Rem laughed and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not how you go out. You sweep everything clean!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem spoke to Krais, raising his voice at the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the only one who responded was Enkrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sounds good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else ignored it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jaxen started walking as soon as Rem opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even asked Finn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn, seeing the antagonism in the unit, wondered why it was like this, but she did what she needed to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn't she already received a warning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't a normal unit. Is that okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn't the fairy company commander already warned them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as her goal was Enkrid and Audin, she could just get along with the others as needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Enkrid's unit moved out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn found the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chasing the enemy's tracks would only lead them in circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, she decided to target the main force, not the guerilla units.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This side was easy to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew, if there were knights, would there be a ruckus?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew asked, and the weakest fighter in the unit, Krais, answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all walking slowly, ignoring the tracks left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How can you be so sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, if there were any knights or other units to be redirected, they wouldn't be operating guerilla units. I think the guerilla unit is just a distraction. Why? Because...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew had seen that when Krais started on these kinds of topics, the talk would go on forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With less than half of it being understandable, what was the point in listening?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais was a little dissatisfied with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did it seem like no one was willing to listen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least the captain listened carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned in and showed a serious attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was satisfying for Krais.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Krais himself felt a little uncertain about the words he had spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as he walked to Enkrid's side, Krais said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, I think the guerilla unit is just a distraction. Why would they do that? It's simple. They want to keep us from moving, to make us stay here. If we go to the rear, they'll set up a trap. That's the idea. So, we should move in a way the enemy doesn't expect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais' strategy continued, and Enkrid listened carefully, then asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you saying that again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hadn't they already heard this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the third time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, well, I just wanted to say it. Never mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he feeling uneasy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does babbling make the unease go away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wouldn't understand, squad leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais thought of himself as an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, someone like Enkrid couldn't possibly understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Krais' view, the squad leader was abnormal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you weren't talented, you were supposed to quit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dreams?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could chasing that be normal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't even a realistic goal; it was literally a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, he pursued it, repeating the same thing every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The endless training, the painful discipline that showed what it really meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could that be considered normal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais stopped talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked at the captain, he felt like, no matter what happened, they could get through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unease lessened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finn was a skilled ranger and pathfinder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she wasn't familiar with the terrain, she found the tracks easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy's guerilla unit had tried to hide their tracks to avoid being followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spotted a few traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard that some frontier defense units had clashed with them after a few close encounters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The madmen squad didn't even bother looking for the guerilla tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They just kept moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly toward the enemy's rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they crossed hills and ridges, they began to see the enemy's rear guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go first. No, if you go before me, I'll hit you in the back, so I'll warn you to stay behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem growled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was fine with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one seemed interested in the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Krais observed the enemy's formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the tall grass to this point, the enemy was spread out across the wide terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this was the enemy's rear, and the right rear corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be around there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been walking for more than half a day over the hills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knight-class enemies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enkrid asked, and Jaxen, with his sharp eyes, scanned the surroundings before answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't see anyone particularly dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it was time to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem swiftly descended the ridgeline, and Enkrid followed right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they kicked off downhill, dust rose into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mac, Andrew, Finn, Audin, and Jaxen remained behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their job was to protect Krais and prepare for any unforeseen circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ones descending were Rem, Enkrid, and Ragna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be watching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ragna said, moving in close to Enkrid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, what had he learned from wielding two swords?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Ragna wanted to see if Enkrid had properly grasped what he had taught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'A test, huh?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Enkrid, it was also an experiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two swords—dual wielding—fighting with a blade in each hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How effective would it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sentry from the enemy camp spotted the three approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were kicking up dust as they ran down the gentle slope, and there was no real cover nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The land they stood on was fertile plains—the kind that would soon belong to the victor of this war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem casually raised a hand as he walked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the kind of gesture one might make toward an old friend they hadn't seen in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer nonchalance of it made the enemy soldier tilt his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were they enemies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the sentry opened his mouth to demand they stop—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand axe flew from Rem's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movement was lightning-fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thrown axe carved a clean arc through the air, slicing forward with precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new \"ornament\" appeared on the sentry's skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was the kind of decoration that marked the end of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet left the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His arms flailed helplessly before his body crashed backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other sentry beside him, watching in shock, quickly raised a whistle to his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rem was already upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With an explosive surge of strength from his powerful thighs, he lunged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enkrid knew Rem's skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he was impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The charge reminded him of a squire he had once seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same kind of sprint displayed by someone just shy of earning knighthood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Rem...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he had been hiding even more of his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem closed the distance, grabbing the sentry's wrist and twisting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the axe in Rem's left hand cut horizontally through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sentry's neck was half-severed, and his body collapsed sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gurgled from the wound, soaking the ground beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, weak as hell,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rem muttered as he stood between the two lifeless bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>",2808,"2026-06-03T07:42:55.457Z","2026-06-03T07:42:59.781Z",1,"novelbin.me","5fe48d8d75694218a9f6b99159a146ceee575bfd4beed83c05390463ac7f7faa","eternally-regressing-knight-chapter-142","eternally-regressing-knight-chapter-140",782,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternally-regressing-knight-cover.jpg"]