I Can See the Comments on the Doomed Novel - Chapter 154



Questions on the Battlefield

The next day.

We participated in the war under Hella’s command.

A battle between the warriors of Niflheim and the fire giants.

Unlike me, who had pondered deeply about the war.

There was no sense of tension among them at all.

“As soon as this war is over, I’ll propose to Queen Hella with the head of a fire giant.”

“You crazy fool. Do you really think the busty queen would accept that?”

“Those guys turn to ash when you kill them. Can you even call that a proposal?”

“Why not run over and confess to Hild while you still can?”

“No, she’s… not someone you can joke around with.”

Everyone was preparing diligently, but the atmosphere itself was calm.

It felt almost like a picnic rather than a battle.

If I hadn’t known better, I might have thought it was just a mock drill, not a real war.

“Is this how soldiers feel right before a war?”

“Well, it varies from unit to unit.”

At my words, Yura shrugged her shoulders.

“There are units that maintain strict discipline with a very rigid standard, while others, like mercenary groups, are relatively relaxed. It mostly depends on who the commander is and what kind of support they have. It’s hard to say which knight order is stronger based on that.”

“What about your Möbius Order?”

“We belonged to the more free-spirited side. If it weren’t for that, they wouldn’t have done something as crazy as letting an orphan girl into the order. Some knight orders even scrutinize bloodlines going back three generations.”

After saying that, Yura glanced around at the gathered warriors.

“Still, I’ve never seen a unit with such a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, there are times when they pretend to be at ease before a tough fight, but this atmosphere feels different somehow.”

The one who responded to her was Eunbyeol, who was standing nearby.

“That’s because of these people’s nature.”

“Their nature?”

“More than that, it’s their perspective on war that differs from ours. For us, war is horrific, but for them, it’s a stage to showcase their honor. It’s similar to a celebrity performing in front of their fans, I suppose?”

“Just like you said yesterday, Eunbyeol.”

At my words, Eunbyeol momentarily paused before lightly tapping my arm as if to scold me.

“Hmm! Hmm! Those people don’t fear death on the battlefield. They believe that, regardless, they will be reborn, and that fighting is their destiny. So, for them, war isn’t something special; it’s as natural as waking up in the morning.”

I knew the characteristics of the warriors of Valhalla.

I understood that for them, war and battle were life itself.

But seeing it right in front of me felt entirely different.

Warriors who regard their own death as an honor.

There was no need for discipline, nor for a commander to inspire them.

For them, fleeing and fear were a disgrace worse than hell.

And fighting and dying were already the highest honors.

‘In a way, they are the most terrifying army in the world.’

As I was lost in such thoughts, a trumpet sounded from the top of the walls.

Despite the height of the walls, the sound carried so well that it could be heard from beyond.

– Puuu!!

“That’s the signal to commence the war. It means we’re not the ones charging in; it signifies that the Fire Giant is coming.”

As the trumpet echoed, the warriors each took their positions.

What’s interesting is that their armaments are all different.

There were the most swords, but there were also those wielding spears, axes, shields, and even bows.

Among them were weapons I had never seen before.

It wasn’t that soldiers were recruited from the general populace.

It seemed to be a characteristic that only exceptional warriors in life could become soldiers in the first place.

“Wowww! Fight!”

“For the goddess Hella!”

“All warriors! For a glorious battle!”

The warriors charged forward with thunderous shouts.

The air vibrated with their voices and fervor.

It felt like any ordinary unit would be overwhelmed and annihilated just by the atmosphere alone.

But the opponent was a giant of fire, who felt no fear even in the face of such fervor.

They too charged forward without hesitation towards the warriors.

The warriors, lacking a proper formation, soon collided with the fire giant.

…To be honest, aside from the terrifying intensity, it was just a chaotic brawl.

‘Even amidst all this, everyone’s combat skills are top-notch.’

How on earth should I evaluate this bizarre scene?

Yuri also wore a slightly incredulous expression.

“Is there no command or hierarchy here?”

“Unfortunately, no. The best we have is Hild and Hyena acting as a communication link.”

So that’s why I hadn’t seen the two of them for a while.

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“Originally, it’s supposed to be led by another god or an exceptional figure, but this isn’t exactly a situation for that. That expressionless Hild can’t be in charge.”

“Hm, if they weren’t all masters, I would have thought they were a complete rabble.”

Even Yuri, who had been a knight in a past life, seemed unfamiliar with such a unit.

Yet, with their fervor, they could devour not just the fire giant, but even a giant uncle if he came.

Both sides swung their weapons and arms with the single-minded determination to kill their opponent, even if it meant their own death.

“So how should we fight?”

At Yuri’s words, Eunbyeol looked around and replied.

“Hyena is with Hild, handling communications, and Eve is on guard above, preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.”

“And what about you, Eunbyeol?”

“I shot from a distance. There were so many warriors in front that it felt comfortable.”

It’s easy to say, but the bullets of Eunsun, the contractor of ‘Gabriel,’ are anything but ordinary.

It’s hard enough to pierce through the warriors standing in front.

And to think she’s firing a gun infused with divine power.

From the perspective of the fire giant, it must feel like being cheated.

“Then we’ll have to mix in with the warriors and fight. We can’t just sit back and be bystanders.”

“You seem a bit excited?”

“Really? Maybe it’s because it’s been a while since I’ve been on the battlefield.”

Yuri flashed a refreshing smile as she drew her sword.

In that moment, one could definitely feel her spirit as a knight.

“It seems everyone has high expectations of us. We need to engrave in their minds that our swords exceed those expectations.”

“Does that include me?”

“Is that even a question?”

Yuri looked at me as if to say, “What a silly thing to ask.”

I shrugged and raised my sword.

Eunsun’s eyes widened at the sight.

She had seen me wield a baseball bat many times, but this was the first time she was seeing me with a sword.

“Oh my, that’s a new sight!”

I’m planning to switch to a sword soon. The baseball bat is broken, and I have the weapon Eve gave me too.”

After swinging the ‘Spirit Sword’ I received from Eve last time, I realized something.

I was seriously ignorant about swordsmanship.

I had barely swung a sword in my life.

I decided to take this war as an opportunity to get a little more accustomed to it.

I wondered how it would feel for the weapon the protagonist had used for over 150 chapters to suddenly change.

But then again, this novel always does that.

“I wanted to use a good sword if I’m going to use one. But someone got in the way.”

“If you get used to a good sword from the start, you won’t learn anything. You should be able to fight even if you’re holding a twig.”

“Ah, yes. Understood, Sir Knight.”

Eunsun burst into laughter at our conversation.

“If it’s Jihoon, you’ll do well even with an ordinary sword.”

“I hope so.”

“Then I’ll provide cover from here. I’m counting on you, knights.”

We nodded in unison and moved forward.

The war raged on fiercely.

The fire giant and the warriors were nearly evenly matched.

Because of this, neither side could advance nor retreat.

Yuri surveyed the battlefield with an utterly carefree demeanor.

“At first, I was at a loss for how to fight in a battle like this… but now that I know I can do as I please, I feel much more at ease.”

“Just don’t overdo it and fight rationally. Be careful, take it easy. You can do that, right?”

“Do you always overestimate me like this?”

With a cheerful smile, Yuri leaped into action.

With that momentum, she swung her sword.

One of the charging fire giants met its end, beheaded without understanding what had happened.

That was the beginning of her serious fight.

Yuri cut through the fire giants at a speed that was hard for an ordinary person to even follow with their eyes.

Her swordsmanship was dazzling, yet there was not a hint of wastefulness.

It was sharp, imbued with something that overwhelmed her enemies.

She displayed a level of skill that was undoubtedly the best among countless warriors.

Knight.

That word seemed to prove that it was meant solely for her.

‘Anyway.’

Watching Yuri like that, I soon joined the fray.

Though I was unfamiliar with the sword, the meaning of swinging it quickly with strength was no different from a baseball bat.

“Uoooh!”

One of the fire giants charged at me.

I easily dodged its punch and countered with a wide slash.

Even with a wound that would kill a person instantly, it still tried to attack.

But having dodged its full-force punch, there was no way it could strike me while off-balance.

I beheaded it and brought it down.

Thus, we continued to blend in among the warriors, cutting down the fire giants.

“Not much different from a zombie, huh?”

Though it’s hard for me to judge, our skills surpassed those of any warrior here.

With our participation, the once evenly matched battle began to tilt gradually towards Niflheim.

“Hahaha! Truly, they are far more impressive than their name suggests!”

“Has there ever been a day when a fight ended this quickly? I don’t think I’ve seen one.”

“Hey, friend! Take it slow! At this rate, we’ll lose our share too.”

Rather than feeling jealous or afraid of us, the warriors were busy praising us.

It seemed everyone had the capability to remain unfazed by this level of performance.

As our momentum grew, the fire giant was definitely being pushed back.

In any case, it appeared that, as they said, the war would soon come to an end.

“Huh? What’s that one doing?”

Suddenly, my gaze fell back on Yuli.

Yuli had abruptly stopped fighting and was staring blankly at something.

As if she had discovered something astonishing or perhaps something amiss.

I turned my attention in that direction, and there was a swordsman engaged in battle.

He was holding his own reasonably well, but he wasn’t anything extraordinary.

I couldn’t understand why Yuli was staring so intently at that swordsman.

“Is there something strange going on?”

During the fight, the swordsman was struck by the fire giant’s arm and fell.

The fire giant surrounded him.

Suddenly, Yuli snapped back to reality and dashed forward.

In an instant, she sliced through the fire giant completely.

“……Something feels off.”

I was probably the only one feeling a strange sense of déjà vu from that scene.

Her swordsmanship was still impressive, but it was different from the usual style Yuli displayed.

There was a clear urgency in her movements.

It was the first time Yuli had shown such a side to anyone other than us.

“Ah, thank you…”

Just then, the swordsman, who had received her help, was about to express his gratitude to Yuli.

His eyes suddenly widened in shock.

“Cough! Cough!”

It was because Yuli had grabbed the inspector by the collar and lifted him up.

It was such a sudden action that even the warriors around, who had been admiring the scene, were taken aback, and I was no exception.

However, Yuli paid no mind to their gazes and spoke with blazing eyes.

With just a look, it seemed he could slice a person in half.

“Where did you learn that swordsmanship?”

“Y-yes?”

“I asked where you learned the swordsmanship of our order.”

At those words, my feet, which had been rushing to stop Yuli, came to a sudden halt.

“That’s definitely the swordsmanship of the Moebius Order. How do you know that? Answer me!”

The order that Yuli had loved more than anyone, now vanished.

It meant that someone here was using the techniques from that place.