Chapter 26 — A Knight Who Eternally Regresses

Chapter 26

Encrid reflects on his repeated deaths and the necessity of making better split-second decisions to survive the day. He realizes that simply trying to protect everyone while acting passively is insufficient. To change the outcome, he decides to change his position within the squad dynamics. He initiates a physical altercation with a tough-looking soldier to test his skills and establish a new dynamic, eventually learning that the soldier is acting as a protector for the scout squad leader, who is a fallen noble. Through multiple repetitions of the day, Encrid uses the time to study the combat patterns of the squad leader and the archery skills of Enri. He observes that while Enri is a skilled archer, he lacks the composure for the chaos of battle. Encrid also notes that the enemy forces are professional, well-trained soldiers rather than mercenaries. By the end of the chapter, Encrid has gathered extensive intelligence on the environment, the equipment of his allies, and the combat styles of his comrades, preparing himself to actively manipulate these elements to find a way to escape the ambush and move toward tomorrow.

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