The Hero King, Reincarnate to Master the Art of War

『What arrogance! But, very well! I can sate my hunger and clear my humiliation at once, as I wished!』

Vufailbane roared in high spirit, raising his front leg to strike down Inglis. He was agile and sharp with his movements despite his huge size. In the blink of an eye, his vicious clawed foreleg was already right in front of her.

The shock shot through the ground, producing a sound not much different than an explosion. And yet, despite the enormous mass and energy, not a speck of dust, sand or soil was scattered out. This was because… Inglis stood firm, folded her arms, and took the blow from Vufailbane head-on. Thanks to her, the ground beneath her feet was spared from being blown away. Although, the mere pressure of it had cracked the ground and caved her feet in it.

『……What’s the matter? Have you grown slower now that you are younger? Don’t tell me you will make excuses of becoming a weak woman?』

「As if. I am not the same old king you once knew, I simply wanted to take the attack head on.」

For a king who bore the fate of his country and people, it was always right to fight his battles with as little damage as possible. Evading this greeting of an attack from Vufailbane would have been the obvious choice then. However, Inglis Eux fought her battles by meeting her opponent’s power head on and winning it. That is the most efficient path to strength, and that is also why she did what she did.

Even as they chatted, the foreleg of the Dragon God continued to apply an ungodly amount of pressure in an attempt to crush Inglis. This situation was just so pleasant that Inglis couldn’t wipe the smile on her face.

『Hmph. Why don’t we see if you aren’t simply enduring it with a smile!』

「By all means, do your worst!」