The Genius Archer Who Became a One-Man Army - Chapter 190



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◈ Genius Shin-Gung who became a one-man army (190)

“……Phew.”

Tenkaku, who had entered quite deep into the forest, took a deep breath and looked around.

They began building makeshift shelters to protect themselves from the wind and rain, driving away the beasts and monsters in the area.

Although there were many dangerous elements, there was still enough wood to build houses and enough food to eat.

‘Can we make this place our home?’

A large forest north of the unnamed Kingdom of Artian.

The forest is quite large, so if temporary shelters are built for the tribesmen, they plan to scout out the entire forest.

If the reconnaissance proves to be a good idea, this will become their second home.

“The forest is teeming with monsters, so it’s my home…….”

That may mean the situation isn’t that good, but shouldn’t those who survive have to keep living no matter what?

Although it was a harsh environment, I thought that because of that, it could actually become a shield that could protect us from external dangers.

“Tenkaku!”

Tenkaku’s expression also became serious at the sudden approach of Borkaron’s stern expression.

“Did another monster appear?”

“No, it seems like the Kingdom guys came into the forest.”

“……!”

The kingdom guys came into the forest?

This is the forest we came into to avoid their surveillance.

Because there were dangerous wild animals and monsters right from the entrance, they entered at the cost of warriors’ sacrifices.

It hasn’t even been two weeks since I came here.

But does it make sense that the Kingdom guys have already come?

“Gather the warriors. We will scout the surrounding area.”

Nod.

There was a sense of urgency in Tenkaku’s voice.

Then, Tenkaku gathered a small group of warriors with outstanding skills within the tribe and cautiously moved to the place where the royal family was said to be.

Ssuk- Ssuk!

About fifty warriors of the Huskies followed Tenkaku, hiding in the trees and bushes.

Their atmosphere was heavy, as if they were going to meet the guys at any moment.

And Tenkaku, who had encountered the scout party that had discovered the soldiers of the First Kingdom, asked.

“Is this the kingdom’s army?”

“I couldn’t confirm that… but anyway, it was a person.”

Tenkaku’s expression darkened at the scout’s answer.

The presence of people in places where people are unlikely to enter increases the probability that an ominous prediction will come true.

Tenkaku asked.

“Where are the guys?”

“Moved over there.”

The scout pointed into the distance with his finger and said.

It’s inside the forest.

Besides, that direction is… … .

“Bilodine.”

“Yes, that’s where I left the evidence on purpose. But…….”

“……?”

Tenkaku turned his gaze to Bilodin, who was speaking without thinking. Bilodin responded with a stern expression.

“It’s a very faint trace. It’s so faint that it would be impossible for ordinary people to even find it.”

“……Are you saying that those moving in that direction are people who are good at tracking?”

“That’s my guess. Maybe they’re treasure hunters who chase after treasures or monsters, rather than kingdom soldiers.”

Bilodin’s guess was quite valid.

No matter how much the level of the Kingdom’s soldiers had improved, he thought that they would never be able to find the traces he had left behind with such accuracy.

A scout intervened and said:

“It’s too far away to confirm the exact number, but I think there were roughly seventy or eighty people.”

“Do you mean there are more troops than us?”

“That’s for sure.”

Bilodin frowned slightly at the scout’s answer.

Because if there were seventy or eighty people, there was a high chance that they were not treasure hunters.

The size of their treasure hunt is usually around twenty to twenty people.

Tenkaku exhaled deeply with a stern expression.

“Hoo…… Whatever it is, let’s first move with the possibility that it’s the Kingdom’s scouts open.”

The only good thing is that the traces left by Bilodin are in the opposite direction from where the tribesmen are now.

Tenkaku lightly patted the scout’s shoulder.

“Thank you for your hard work. Continue to assess the situation here.”

“yes.”

Tenkaku left the scouts behind and began to move with his warriors towards the location where the Kingdom men had moved.

* * *

Lian, who had joined Polk, was slowly but surely looking around the forest for any traces of the guys.

The quickest way is to split up the troops and find them,

‘It’s too dangerous.’

It was impossible to determine the scale of the bandits that had entered the forest, and the number of troops that had come together for reconnaissance was not that many.

But the further inside I went, the more certain I became.

‘I haven’t left this forest yet.’

There was no way to confirm where the guys were, but based on the traces found halfway into the forest, they must have gone further in.

“Lord Lian!”

Polk, who was leading the way and searching the surroundings, called out to Lian again.

It was very faint, but it was definitely a sign that someone had passed by.

Gabe burst into admiration at him.

“Mr. Polk was a master of search.”

“……I didn’t know you’d find traces like this. If it were us, we wouldn’t have even been able to find the traces.”

Gav and other members of Polk’s unit were amazed by his outstanding tracking skills.

Polk, who had been staring blankly at the traces he had found, spoke with a stern expression.

“……But it’s strange.”

“What are you talking about?”

“There are definitely traces here… but it seems like they were left there on purpose.”

“on purpose?”

“Yes, as if we were meant to move this way.”

“…….”

Lian thought carefully about the traces Polk had found.

“It’s such a hard-to-find trace, so is it possible that it was left there on purpose? Wouldn’t it be more plausible to say that they tried to erase the trace but couldn’t completely erase it?”

“You may think so, but I think it is actually a trap.”

“Why?”

To Lian’s question, Polk answered without hesitation.

“The fact that you can find traces like this means that your tracking skills are of a high standard.”

It’s a bit self-deprecating, but it’s true that Polk’s tracking skills are excellent.

Polk continued speaking.

“That means that they might be skilled in other areas as well, but if they’re dealing with such an opponent, they might find it difficult to deal with them, so they’ll try to move in a different direction.”

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“……Those who can’t find any traces are probably low-skilled, so if they’re lucky enough to come to our side, they’ll be worth fighting against?”

“You can’t necessarily think that way, but if that’s the case, there must be other countermeasures. It’s also very possible that they set a trap.”

It seemed like a difficult thing to say, but Polk’s words began to make sense.

An opponent with this level of tracking skills would also be excellent at finding traps and ambushes.

Lian nodded.

“……Folk, I give you full authority to find those guys.”

We need to think calmly.

In the current situation, Polk’s judgment is far superior to his own.

Rather than recklessly putting your men at risk, it’s better to take this opportunity to learn how to properly track and trap Polk.

Polk looked puzzled at Lian’s words.

“Me, me?”

“Don’t worry. What I’m leaving up to you is the part that concerns our path through this forest. Find them at your own discretion without having to ask for my permission every time.”

“……yes.”

Polk’s eyes changed with the answer.

In a way, isn’t it true that your choice affects how much your unit members will suffer, or even their lives?

‘Is it true that a place makes a person?’

This will also be a great help to Polk.

Although he was a centurion, Polk had never led a hundred men on the battlefield alone.

It will be a time to learn clearly about the responsibilities and weight of being a commander.

‘Then I… … .’

We need to eliminate as many risk factors as possible to avoid any mistakes that Polk may make.

Lian said, looking at Gabe.

“Gabe, follow Polk’s orders with your archer unit.”

“What about the deputy commander?”

“I will search and provide cover around the unit members alone.”

“Are you speaking alone?”

Nod.

“All right.”

Gabe nodded obediently at Lian’s determined expression.

In fact, if Lian stands guard around them, it would be reassuring for them.

‘If there are any monsters or enemies around… … .’

Rather, should I say that I feel sorry for the guys?

Soon, Polk began to turn around and lead his men in the opposite direction.

I thought that all the traces that I see now were ‘imaginary’.

Accordingly, Lian climbed up the tree and began to look around.

I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve moved alone like this,

‘It’s not as bad as I thought.’

Rather, since the movement and field of vision were free, I was able to move more comfortably.

In addition, Polk’s movement speed has also become much faster since the reporting process to Lian has been reduced.

This sense of speed is one of the greatest strengths of the Arrowhead unit.

‘Then now… … .’

It’s time to hunt them down.

Lian, who had an enemy called the Hulk, was staring coldly at his surroundings.

* * *

“Umm…….”

Thanks to Lian’s efforts, people were put in place to run Adelant, but that didn’t mean there was less work.

Adelson closed his tired eyes briefly and opened them as he stood up.

Adelson yawned widely as his joints crackled and cracked, indicating that he had been sitting for quite some time.

“Ugh- phew…….”

at that time,

“Hey, are you very busy?”

“Mr. Walter!”

Adelson, who was already exhausted from all the work, looked delighted to see Walter suddenly appear.

Adelson offered Walter a seat.

“What’s happening all of a sudden?”

“No, I just came here because the weather was nice after work.”

“Haha, it’s quite chilly out there, but Walter seems to be just right for it.”

“I’ve been stuck in the blacksmith shop all day, so I rather like this cool weather.”

Walter took a sip of the tea Adelson had offered him. Then he looked at Adelson and asked,

“He went out, right?”

“I went on a reconnaissance mission to check on the movements in the north. There have been continuous reports that the movements of the Northeastern tribes have been unusual recently.”

“It’s a cruel tribe……”

Walter, who had only lived in Belotra, did not know much about the Hulk.

But those in the northern region are said to be trembling with fear at the thought of a ferocious tribe?

I don’t know the details, but I just hope the guy comes back unharmed.

Adelson smiled at Walter’s expression as he looked out the window.

“Don’t worry too much. It’s Lian, isn’t it?”

“Haha, I guess so?”

Walter let out a small laugh, but a strange sense of unease still lingered in his eyes.

* * *

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

Polk instinctively tilted his head to the side as the arrow flew with a loud crash.

Chook-!

Should I say that I barely escaped?

A flying arrow tore through Polk’s forehead, causing blood to spurt out.

puck-!

“Kkaaaaaaah!”

The arrow that Polk dodged struck the left shoulder of the soldier behind him.

At that sight, Polk quickly lowered his posture and shouted.

“Everyone get down! It’s the enemy!”

Pavat!

At Polk’s command, blood streaming from his forehead, the men quickly lowered their stance and hid in the bushes.

And at that moment, Lian’s gaze, who was secretly following the unit members from the tree, turned somewhere.

The direction and distance of the arrow that just flew.

‘… … at least 200m or more.’

The problem is not the distance.

An absurd archery technique that accurately hits an opponent in a forest with trees growing like this.

Has there ever been a guy with archery like this in the Xinjiang tribe?

Pavat!

But the worries were short-lived.

Right now, it’s more important to stop the enemy quickly than to worry about his identity.

As time passes, the damage to our allies will increase.

‘Wait a minute.’

I’ll find you and kill you right away.

Lian’s eyes flashed sharply like those of an animal chasing its prey.

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