Chapter 82 - Maniac on the battlefield.

The city was two or three kilometers away, and the entire army stood before the main gate, protecting the city. I could also see some men on the city walls, all holding bows.

Also, they had some weapons on the walls.

'But they don't seem to use gunpowder. They're giant crossbows. How did they put those on the walls? Hey, Hiiro, are you going to join this battle?'

'I don't know if I should. There are so many, and they're wearing heavy armor. Can I defeat them?'

'Don't be an idiot; you know you can win. You're strong enough. Try using Appraisal to check the status of the nearest humans.'

'Oh, right, most of them have an average status of 200. They're very weak. But what about the armor?'

'They're probably iron armor, not very strong material. If you attack them, you'll kill them.'

'I see. But you should go ahead. I'll cover your back.'

'Right. Try using magic for support! I'll use my speed and claws to cut these guys.' I raised my claws and showed them to Kumoko. She sighed and turned to Ferdinand, Liu, and the redhead.

'And them?' she asked.

'Of course, they're going to fight. But they must be careful because if they die, they won't return. It's permanent death. Got it?' I told everyone at once, and they all responded positively.

"I'll be careful," Liu said.

"I'll fight with all my strength. I don't care if I die." the redheaded woman said. Despite being the weakest mentally and having the least battle experience, she seemed the most excited about this battle.

Maybe she's eager to die?

"I'll give it my all!" Ferdinand said, excited.

Yeah, he's the most excited about it.

Ferdinand was holding his sword as if ready for war. The soldiers in the distance noticed his enthusiasm, and many seemed quite scared.

And the monsters behind me… are still standing, waiting for my command.

'As soon as I give the command, the 'war' will begin.'

I cleared my throat and took a deep breath. Once I do this, there's no turning back. I'll start attracting more and more people to kill me. The more countries I destroy, the more I'll become a monster.

I'll probably receive a nickname like Kumoko did—the Nightmare of the Labyrinth or something.

'Probably, my existence is already spreading at this very moment. This city knows about my existence, and they will warn nearby countries.'

It will be soon that I'm known worldwide.

'Well, but it's been my goal from the start. To dominate this damn world.'

Then, I screamed in the minds of everyone around me.

"ATTACK! KILL THEM ALL! SOLDIERS, RESIDENTS, KILL EVERYONE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE CITY!"

With my scream, everyone started advancing, except for Kumoko and me.

I watched my avalanche of monsters, Ferdinand, Liu, and the redhead, run toward the terrified soldiers in the distance. In a few seconds, screams began to echo across the battlefield.

Blood started splattering on the ground, severed limbs flew through the air, and the anguish of all the soldiers being eaten alive by the monsters was contagious.

I couldn't just stand there.

'Hiiro, I'm going to attack.'

'Are you sure you need to do this?' Kumoko analyzed the battlefield carefully. Many soldiers had already been killed, and their numbers were decreasing. There was a death with each swing of Ferdinand's and Liu's swords.

Many of my monsters had also died, but those were insignificant losses.

'You don't need to attack. The monsters can handle everything,' Kumoko said. She walked to my side and turned to me. 'You don't seem to be enjoying this very much.'

'Hm? I never said I enjoyed seeing this kind of thing. I do what's necessary.'

But to be honest... I do enjoy it. It's fun.

Even though the soldiers' anguish is hitting me, and I can feel a bit of empathy, it's still fun. It's like a video game in a very good VR. I've always wondered what watching a war in person would be like.

And now, I'm commanding this war. My army is destroying the enemy army.

'I understand. But I'll stay here. You can attack if you want.'

'Right. But be careful. The soldiers might come here and attack you. Don't hesitate to kill them, got it?'

'Don't worry, I won't die.'

'I'm going then.' After saying that, I disappeared instantly, leaving only a residual image behind. I'm sure Kumoko is startled!

I cut through the air at high speed.

I passed by the soldiers, cutting them as if they were made of paper. I traversed a large part of the battlefield, cutting everything in my path leaving a trail of blood and despair.

The severed bodies fell to the ground in pieces.

I slowly turned to see the scene.

The soldiers who were in my way and survived by a miracle were wounded and almost dead, agonizing, and those who weren't injured were desperate and afraid.

'IT'S TIME TO BURN!!!'I shouted in their mind.

Fire magic began to rise from the ground, consuming everything around me and meters away from me.

The smell of burning flesh filled the air as the soldiers were cooked alive in their metal armor. I started laughing as I watched the soldiers take their last breaths.

With me in the battle, the soldiers lost all hope.

I even ignored the monsters and also killed them in the process.

I floated across the battlefield, cutting the soldiers and turning them into small pieces of meat.

I'm sure that from a distance, I looked like a maniac. However, everything I'm doing is necessary.