I Reincarnated as a Shinai

Diether heard the roars of the beasts outside the gate… He has no idea about the number of the beasts outside but he knows that most of them are Wild Beasts being led by low-rank Evil Beasts.

He then looked at Rufus beside him who seems to be very excited in the upcoming battle. 

"You only brought a single quiver… Will that be enough?" The young man asked since he knows that a single quiver can only carry forty or so arrows.

Even if these arrows were enchanted by the best Arcanist around, it would surely not last that long against this beast wave. Perhaps, it wouldn't even last for 10 minutes!

"Haha! Don't worry… I have plenty of Spiritual Energy now. I will not constantly use my arrows and mix my shots with my Arcane Magic."

Rufus said proudly. 

During the past few years, he made sure to continuously craft magic items to enhance his Spiritual Energy control. After all, this action can also help him increase his Spiritual Energy pool.

Because of this, he's now confident that he can use his Zeal Arrows, Tri-Shot continuously…

Aside from that, he also has a Vampiric Arrow that allows him to absorb the Spiritual Energy of the creature or living beings that he successfully hit.

It is what he considered to be his best Awakened Skill with his Ethereal Pathfinder Bow.

"It's good that you're confident… The battle would be chaotic outside so I won't be able to monitor everyone. Try to save the others if they're in a pinch…" Diether softly said but one of their subordinates behind heard him.

"Haha! Captain Diether… You're thinking too lightly of us. Don't worry about us and let's see who can kill the most beasts later!" 

The man who said this is Kazim. Diether's friend and batchmate in the Sun Fire Knights recruitment phase…

Apparently, Kazim is the only one who did not get promoted as a captain all these years. Calliope and Sevdi who were also their friends already have a team of their own and perhaps serving some castles within the kingdom as their starting missions.

"Fire!"

Diether and his group suddenly heard the commander on top of the wall as he ordered the start of the battle. The Arcanists and soldiers then cast their magic and shoot their arrows at the approaching beasts.

Most of the Arcane Magic thrown were fire-related abilities as it deals more damage in a group of beasts… Though the normal fire is ineffective against the beasts' tough hide, the fire made by Spiritual Energy burns differently as it could affect the evil beasts.

As for the arrows that were used, they were all made of special steel and can be considered magic items…

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The arrows and spell rained down on the beast wave as they heard the cries of the wolves in front. 

Because of their fast movement, they were the first to get close to the fortress as they endured all the magic and arrows thrown at them…

Rooaarr!

They angrily charged forward even if they are hurting… As for those who were critically hit, they were trampled by their fellow beasts behind as they couldn't wait to reach the walls!

Bam! Bam!

They heard the collision of the beasts and the wall outside… It created a powerful impact but not enough to threaten the sturdy wall enhanced by tons of Arcanists…

At this time, the soldiers on top of the walls were still continuously shooting their arrows and Arcane Magic to lessen the beasts' number…

"Ground soldiers! Get ready!"

Clang! Clang! Clang!

A bell rang signifying that the gate is about to be opened. 

Now that the beasts have lost their momentum, it is now time to clean them up by their ground soldiers…

Also if they didn't do this, the beasts would really be able to climb up and cause enormous trouble for the General…

"Five Twisting Wind Blast!"

One of the members of the Night Brigade used an Arcane Magic to kill and throw away the beast blocking the gate… This will allow them to open the gate briefly and let the soldiers out of the walls…

Clank! Clank!

The gate started opening as the Diether and all the soldiers held their weapons in their hands. 

"Charge!"

One of the vice-general of the Northern Army led his men outside. They are the first ones to go out as they are wearing full metal armor and large spiky shields.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

They swiftly moved forward and created a barricade for the other soldiers to follow. They struck their shields on the ground and made sure that not a single beast would be able to overpower them…

As for those beasts who could still jump on their barricade, they would be dealt with by the soldiers behind them.

Diether saw everything that happened and was impressed by their coordination. Though he heard about the plan, it was still quite different seeing them come to fruition.

As the hundred fully-armored soldiers steadied on their position, it is now finally their time…

The Sun Fire Knights made sure to change the cold temperature of the battlefield.

They released their Flame Aura and wield their Arcana!

Since Rufus is the only one with a bow Arcana in their group, he was the one to first initiate a fight amongst the sun fire knights…

The man held his bow and pointed it to the sky… There are no arrows mounted on it so anyone who sees him would realize that he's about to use his Arcane Magic.

As soon as he pulled the string, it manifested a red arrow created from his Spiritual Energy… 

Twang!

As soon as he released the arrow in the sky, it just vanished in the air… However, a group of 20 or so Phantom Wolves was suddenly hit by hundreds of white arrows coming from the sky and piercing their bodies! 

'Arrow Storm!'

This is one of his Awakened Skills that consumes 200 units of Energy with a cooldown of 20 seconds. 

Apparently, this has been the man's favorite Awakened Skill since it could really be a devastating attack, especially against fellow Arcanists.

Diether smiled seeing that Rufus's Spiritual Energy was barely consumed after using that Magic… It seems that he was telling the truth.

The young man then joined the fight as he pulled out his sword and targeted the running Iron-Clawed Bears that are about to crash on the barricade that the fully armored soldiers made…