Archery Unit

Archery Unit is a group of drafted archers in the Holy Kingdom Liberation Army under the command of Neia Baraja.

Background
Three weeks after the siege of Loyts more prisoners from the neighboring prison camps were rescued. Many of these newly freed prisoners were in fact saved by Ainz Ooal Gown and Neia Baraja becoming indebt to the pair. Those that had a talent for archery were put in this unit.

Led by Neia Baraja they underwent intense training practices to support the reclamation of the Northern Holy Kingdom.

The Paladin of the Holy Kingdom Arc
During training, the group seeing Neia’s skill praised her abilities and the gear she received from Ainz Ooal Gown. After training they were dismissed. When Jaldabaoth casted Flames of Gehenna around the city. Ainz suggested suggested to Neia that the Archery Unit head out the city so as they would avoid unnecessary casualties. Neia agreed and gave orders to move their families to the east gate as it would be more likely that the west gate would be attacked. After that they would form up around the east gate and engage any demons that appeared.

Upon Ainz Ooal Gown's seeming defeat at the hands of Jaldabaoth, the Archery Unit witnessed Neia declaration of that the Sorcerer King was still alive. Hearing her intent to find organize a rescue party and also seek aid from the Sorcerer Kingdom, many in Neia's unit pledged their support to escort her to the Sorcerer Kingdom.

Strength
The people among the unit were those with a talent for archery or who had used bows before. Within their ranks, some possess the skills of a ranger to be able to scout out the terrain of the forests. Furthermore, members recognized on the fact that Neia Baraja is considered to be the most skilled of all archers in their group. By the time the Liberation Army retook Kalinsha from the demi-humans, it numbered to 2,000 archers who are also part of the Sorcerer King's Rescue Team.

Known Members

 * Neia Baraja
 * Baldem
 * Codina
 * Mena

Trivia

 * It is hinted from Neia's thoughts that this group is an honor guard unit of some sort.
 * Aside from herself, Neia noted that Shizu had also taken part in training the archers.