Chapter 176: The Apostle "General" and the Golems

Thanks to the arrival of the Golems, we are managing to hold back the massive horde of monsters. The morale of the Woodpole knights, whose formation had been on the verge of collapsing, rose with the arrival of reinforcements, and they are fighting bravely.

And Letty, who was already strong, has become even stronger. Perhaps because she awakened as an Apostle. When she swings her Mithril sword, dyed deep crimson by her Magic Sword skill, crimson petals are born along the blade’s path.

It is beautiful, as if crimson petals are fluttering in the wind. Those petals seem to carry the fire attribute; they deal damage not only to the monster directly struck by the blade but also to the surrounding monsters.

Thanks to Letty and the Golems, we gained a little breathing room, enough to take turns eating field rations. Since we hadn’t even been able to eat lunch, I was grateful. As I was eating a Bratwurst I had stored, Luna approached me.

“William-sama, congratulations on the awakening of a new Apostle.” “Thank you. But really, I haven’t done anything to help the Apostles awaken. Everyone just becomes an Apostle and helps me.”

“No. Only those who swear loyalty to the Savior or possess a strong desire to live together as a partner awaken as Apostles. It is precisely because of the relationships William-sama has built that the Apostles awaken.”

Come to think of it, the Elder told me something similar when Flora awakened. That would mean Letty and Flora possess a strong desire to live together with me. Thinking about it makes me incredibly embarrassed. But I must accept their feelings and cherish them both properly.

The Golem reinforcements were appreciated, but the battle has continued for a long time, and everyone is exhausted. How long do we have to fight? Eventually, the sun dipped low, and the monsters finally withdrew.

It is fortunate that the monster offensive happened in winter. If it were summer, I don’t think we could have held out. Also, I’m glad we are in a high-latitude region like Western Europe in my original world, rather than a latitude like Japan.

Returning to Woodpole, the townspeople welcomed us with cheers. “Thank you!” “You fought well!”

I would like to show off the Golems too, but I can’t let the townspeople see them, so I stored them with magic. Fighting while keeping secrets is mentally exhausting.

When we arrived at Baron Woodpole‘s mansion, the Baroness, Mabel, and the servants welcomed us. “Dear, I’m so glad you’re safe.” The Baroness was teary-eyed. “Yes, it is thanks to Lord William and his companions. Of course, our knights fought desperately as well.”

Mabel hugged Sophie while crying. “Thank you, Sophie. For protecting our town.” Then Mabel thanked each of the Dwarves individually.

After taking a nap in the assigned rooms, we had dinner together. Afterward, my companions gathered in my room. Here, we can talk about things we can’t say to others.

“We managed somehow today thanks to Letty. Thank you so much.” “I didn’t understand what was happening either, but strangely, I knew how to call the Golems and how to lead them.”

“That is how Apostle skills work.” “Is that so, Theo? Then I really have awakened as an Apostle.” Letty smiled, though her face looked tired.

“Letty was enveloped in divine light, so I’m sure of it. I’m sorry for always dragging you into my fate, getting engaged and now even becoming an Apostle.” “Will, think more positively. I decided to live with you the moment we got engaged, after all. I’m happy to have awakened as an Apostle.” “Thank you, Letty.”

“By the way, Letty-oneesama, it looked like you were giving instructions to the Golems.” “That’s right, Sophie. Strangely enough, what I think in my head gets conveyed to the Golems.”

“Each Apostle acquires a unique skill. In Letty-san’s case, it might be a skill to summon and lead Golems.” “I see, Luna-san.”

It seems Letty can not only summon Golems but also give instructions in real-time via something like telepathy. “All Apostle unique skills are amazing, but Letty-san’s skill is powerful enough to change the course of a battle.”

“Yes, it is a skill that allows one person to move like an entire army—a ‘One-Man Army,’ so to speak.” “I’m happy to hear Ria and Gil say that.”

They are the Golems I created, though. It’s a bit subtle that I have to speak to convey my orders to the Golems, while they move just by Letty thinking it. Well, I suppose it’s fitting for me, who has always gotten by with the help of those around me.

We held our ground today thanks to Letty and the Golems, so I am truly grateful for that. If Letty hadn’t awakened, we would have had no choice but to teleport away, leaving the people of Woodpole behind.