Dragon and Ogre, Sacrifice and Sin (11)

Lack of sleep is bad for you. It makes people irritable.

"Are you insulting our Light Heaven Knight Kingdom—bweh!"

The bearded knight who had already dismounted—someone who seemed to be named Johann—drew the sword at his waist. At that moment, I slammed him with 【Wind Magic】 and sent him flying.

His armor had been designed to disperse magical power, so it seemed to greatly reduce the impact. Thus, before Johann-san's body hit the ground, I hit him with about three more blasts to ensure I knocked him unconscious.

Ah, I may have gone a little too far... I felt a momentary pang of regret.

"He's a mage. His casting is incredibly fast! Dismount!"

Wilhelm-sama leaped down from his horse as he spoke, and the other knights dismounted in turn.

They made a quick decision. Horses certainly offered high mobility, but against a mage they were difficult to maneuver, and if a spell hit the horse, there was also a risk of being thrown.

They could be used differently in places where they had room for a running start, though.

"So House Mule, the Margrave of the Frontier, has a mage! The times are changing!"...