237 – If I was going to die anyway-4
In fact, if I could go back, I could go back as much as I wanted.
It was extraordinary when a 10-year-old child beheaded someone to find his mother who went missing while working as a mercenary.
A normal child would wait at home for her mother and then give up and adapt to her life with resignation.
It was my natural destiny, and the cost of defying it weighed heavily on me.
I had nightmares every night.
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When a family photo was found in the arms of a mercenary who was searching through the items after processing,
Even though he was a single thief, his colleagues who were like family were incinerated by arson.
Until he stabbed the neck of a mercenary he had worked with before.
Their hands pull them into the mire.
As if he wants me to disappear forever.
The cycle of nightmares continued endlessly.
But now I was able to wake up from the nightmare.
Even on a night that seemed like it would last forever, the sun was there.
When the sun rose, I was able to wake up from the dream called a nightmare.
That’s why it was okay for the night to return.
No matter how long the night is, there is dawn.
Because I can now expect that the sun will rise someday.
* * *
As the sudden confessions continue, Ariasviel’s thinking becomes dull. It was so clear that it was impossible to know that Leo had a dark past.
But
With such an angry face, the disgust reflected in the eyes.
Why don’t I feel like it’s being directed at me?
Rather, the disgust in that gaze seemed to be digging inwards.
“But it doesn’t matter now. “At the point where you say things like that with your mouth.”
Leonardo walked slowly towards Aria while holding the black sword. Disappointing fluid flowed from my eyes, where hatred had dug into my wounds.
“…Leo…”
Ariasviel can’t bear to let go of the tears flowing down his face.
At least, even if you do not have the duty of a warrior, you must awaken as a warrior to escape from the devil.
I should say that.
The shame that remains, even if only in crumbs, covers my mouth.
“I will kill you with my own hands. Don’t even think about taking it easy. “Every single piece of flesh will be crushed in a very painful way.”
Soon, Leo picks up the cold blade. Hot blood is flowing from the blade.
I could tell just by looking at the shape of the auror.
The circular method is more violent than the saw blade-like auror that Chris creates, and if done correctly, whether it is a dragon or Ariasviel, it will kill you instantly.
Phew…!
“Leonardo!!”
When fresh blood bursts out, everyone is shocked.
Even those who had walked through countless battlefields could not keep their mouths shut about that action.
“If a saboteur… Intervenes, it will be used.”
Leo cut his shoulder and neck in one fell swoop with a black stone, causing his blood to splatter. It is probably no coincidence that it is in the same location and shape as the wound inflicted on Aria.
Handicap, it’s a provocation that even if you get hurt like this, you can still win.
“[I have nothing but sin.]”
However, he did not commit self-harm with the sole intention of provocation.
“[That sinful karma is dissolved in my blood.]”
There was already blood here and there as marks around the area. Ariasviel and the other Reinhardts know what that means.
“[Sinful karma turns the world into a prison.]”
[Holy Blood Fighting – Red Sanctuary]
Dark red divinity rises from the blood-soaked earth, forming a sacred battlefield. The center was centered around Leo’s thickly scattered fresh blood.
‘…Your body… Isn’t… Heavy…?’
Originally, the Red Sanctuary would have the property of stealing mana, but now Ariasviel did not feel sudden fatigue.
Although mana was slightly reduced, it showed a smaller effect than when it was first used inside the mansion.
“What are you feeling safe about?”
Quang!
The explosion started with an ax strike, and Aria Spiel hurriedly rolled his body to avoid it, but the intense heat stung his skin.
“Aria!!”
“Ariasviel!!”
Unless you were a fool, there was no way you wouldn’t have known that Leo truly wanted to kill Ariasviel.
Leo’s movements are no different from those of wild beasts fighting over the position of king of all beasts.
‘…The movement of the arms…’
Ariasviel was unable to properly treat the injury he received from the axe the first time.
The wounds themselves were deep, but the combined damage caused by the black divinity and the heat of the explosion was not a problem that could be easily healed.
However, compared to him, the wounds on Leo’s shoulder and neck seemed to be no problem at all and he moved the heavy ax at high speed.
‘Half of my upper body was sutured with black stones…!’
Aria saw clearly when she narrowly escaped. The black longsword she was holding was her knight’s armor and protected Leo’s injuries like a patient’s cast.
In that state, it would probably be acceptable to attack with better movements than usual.
“Don’t expect any help from your family now. “You were trying to solve it on your own, right?”
The party trying to prevent Ariaspil and Leonardo from the outside was blocked in front of the red sanctuary wall.
The reason the effect of the Red Sanctuary was weak was not because it was external, but to strengthen the strength of the Sanctuary barrier.
“I will cut you into pieces in front of your family. “I think that will make me feel better.”
The burning in Leo’s eyes was disgust.
I couldn’t help but despise the idiot who tried to take on the burden alone even though he had a family to ask for help.
“Why are you running away? He said he wanted to die. “I will kill you.”
Ariasviel was able to widen the distance from Leo even with his less recovered body. Due to the red sanctuary, it is nearly impossible to completely escape.
Even if you try, Leo will beat you before that.
‘…I’d rather…’
Even though Leo’s position and feelings are understood, the option of dying still remains for Aria.
I do not want to perform the duty of a warrior.
I just want to at least escape from the swamp of the devil.
If only she could be compensated with her own death.
“How long are you going to run away like that?”
Leonardo’s words break those distracting thoughts.
The restored arm holds a bow that can be reloaded infinitely. The arrowhead is slightly stained with Leo’s blood.
Needle!! Arrows rush towards Ariasviel, who is fleeing like a red meteor shower.
No matter how much you run away, the arrow using the Holy Blood Fighting Art will not stop chasing you. Now that the barrier was in place, there was no longer anywhere to escape.
“A cowardly b*tch who just passes on responsibility and tries to run away in peace.”
I couldn’t refute the sale.
This is not a story that only points out the current battle.
“If you’re going to die anyway, fight properly!”
Leo despises his own attitude.
From the responsibility of a warrior to fight the devil himself.
From the responsibility to properly respond to Leo’s efforts.
He tried to escape from guilt and responsibility by dying.
I’ve already realized that that’s not what Leo really wants.
Leo’s will was ignored under the pretext of rationality.
It was as if he was repeating the same mistake by calling himself Leo’s companion… Or rather, his slave.
“I… Am the worst.”
She was now a woman who deserved to be despised by Leo.
She was forced to acknowledge the evil inherent in her hypocrisy.
So.
“…You…”
Wow! Puck! Puff!
Ariaspil hit all the flying arrows squarely.
She didn’t even throw away the holy sword enough to make it look like she was fighting back confidently.
The arrow formed from the Infinibow is not maintained continuously and explodes, damaging Aria’s physical joints.
If it were not for his unique strong bones and the aura and divinity that surrounded his body, it was so powerful that his body parts would have fallen off.
“…Stupid b*tch, have you given up?”
Leonardo is not a fool.
Those eyes just now were not the ones that had given up.
But even so, she rushed at Aria Spiel without hesitation.
Because she could end it like this, but at the same time, I was looking forward to seeing how she would fight back.
I stopped suffocating from a distance.
It would be best to finish Aria off at close range with her great sword.
Kaang…
“…What is it?”
And Leo soon had no choice but to be disappointed. Aria Spiel, who fell to her knees due to her shock, blocked Leo’s black greatsword with her holy sword.
It may be said that blocking a great sword made of black stone is itself an illusion.
“…You’re too weak!”
The blocking power was too weak. Even though he was blocking with one hand, the defense technique itself was very poor.
‘…Are you finally giving up like this?’
The disappointment is clearly revealed. When her great sword struck her holy sword and inflicted another wound on Aria’s other shoulder.
In response to such pathetic behavior, Leo even imagined killing the real Aria.
“It’s really boring. “It’s not worth dealing with.”
“…Leo, do you know that?”
Even though the great sword was pressing more and more on his shoulder, deepening his wound, Aria Spiel did not stop talking.
I was no longer shaken by fear or hesitation.
“Leo is always good at catching others off guard, right?”
Because I will fight properly. I’ll get this anyway.
Kaang!!
“So I followed suit.”
Exploding all of her remaining power at once, Aria deflects Leo’s great sword with her holy sword.
Ariasviel’s opposite arm enters the cloak of Leo, who is caught off guard. The hand dug into subspace and pulled out one of Leo’s equipment.
Pajijik!!
Perhaps it is because of the sudden change, Leonardo cannot react properly and retreats from the shock.
In Ariasviel’s hand, Fulgor, the lightning spear, is held.
“…It’s fun. Are you trying to be a stray cat instead of a hero?”
Despite such a mistake, Leo raised the corner of his mouth without showing any sign of dismay. His eyes light up as if he’s been waiting for something like this.
“I can’t do anything to win.”
“That’s right. “Of course it should be.”
Leo was satisfied.
I expected a transformation-like growth and a dramatic awakening.
“But even if you are a genius, attacking me with a spear…”
“Are you worried about the enemy?”
In the first place, it was not brought for the purpose of spearmanship.
Ariasviel plunges Fullgor into his body. The nerves of a body that was already overloaded by the Holy Blood Attack were being forcibly awakened by an electric shock.
“You’re crazy…!”
It is a madness that even Leonardo has no intention of carrying out and cannot carry out. If he does that himself, he will die or faint immediately.
“If I’m going to die anyway, I’ll fight properly and die.”
Ariasviel no longer ran away.
With the help of Fulgor’s charge, Aria attacks in succession. I can confidently say that even Ariasviel in his prime in the first round could not achieve that speed.
The wounds on the body had been burned and glued together at a speed that was invisible to the eye.
“…It’s the same for me…!”
Leonardo’s determination was also formidable.
Although Ariasviel was being pushed back in both speed and power, most of his mana and divinity had already been used up.
No matter how much strength you exert, even the beam of light you are always proud of will only last once.
Even if she continued her attack without using her diarrhea, 20 seconds would be the limit for Aria’s endurance.
“…Don’t let your guard down.”
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Aria throws Fulgor at Leo’s face. A spear of lightning passes through her face and rises straight up, creating a hole in the ceiling of the barrier.
“Because I saw what you were doing.”
A fierce battle without an inch of compromise.
A duel with only the slightest respect.
“Then I’ll show you.”
Ariasviel held the holy sword with both hands.
I can be sure that that stance is a full-throated attack.
Quaaa!
The light shines. The ground splits and explodes to the point where the red sanctuary is completely destroyed, and each ray of light emitted from the explosion is woven together to form a single pillar.
“…This is why I can’t hate you.”
Leonardo uses a black stone as a shield and catches it from the front. It feels like it’s breaking and burning in his hands, but it’s a loss not worth the loss in terms of my current sense of satisfaction.
He was waiting for something like this.
Not even the devil can give me this kind of miserable happiness.
The moment she fought Aria was the time when she could most clearly feel her intuition that she was alive.
“…But…”
I couldn’t lose.
Already this fight has ended with her own victory.
Aria Spiel did her best, but it was too late.
The pillar of flash disappeared and Aria, who was exhausted, became the proof that decided between victory and defeat.
“I was quite satisfied. “It’s almost a waste to kill.”
“…”
Ariasviel said nothing. He won’t even have the strength to speak anymore.
Still, it’s a passing grade. At least I won’t say something stupid like I’m going to die.
Roaring…
Just when I was so sure, a sound of thunder sounded from the sky. The clear sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds.
Exactly around here.
“…Spirit…?!”
Even within the transformed Red Sanctuary, several spirits were moving. However, it was impossible even for a professional animator to instantly create such a huge cumulonimbus cloud.
‘…Could it be that he pulled Fulgor on purpose…’
It could be thought that throwing Fulgor into the air provided additional mana to the spirits.
And why did you bother to create a small dark cloud like that?
“…Hit it down.”
To create lightning.
Lightning strikes under the power of the spirit according to the command.
Quarrr!!
It has a power similar to that of a holy sword. If you were unable to dodge it and hit it directly, you would definitely fall.
‘…Until the very end…’
You are already on the verge of exhaustion. She takes advantage of what she thought was an advantage and pushes her against it.
I am once again in awe of the existence of a genius.
Now, there’s no point in getting angry about the fact that I’m going to die.
As smoothly as possible…
“…Not yet…”
A crackling sound rings out. The sound of Ariasviel rising along with the voice resonates.
“…Nonsense.”
I didn’t expect Leo himself to say those words.
But Aria had exceeded her expectations.
“Lightning on the holy sword…”
The lightning wasn’t meant to attack me.
In order to supplement the mana that was lacking in the holy sword and create divinity, even spirits and nature were used for that purpose.
The method of the fake holy sword was added to the real one.
“It’s not over!!”
Ariasviel’s holy sword swung a beam of light in an instant like lightning.
Leo no longer has the power to avoid.
There was no way I could stop it.
I hate to admit it, but.
“I lost.”
The holy sword sweeps over Leo.
A clear defeat, but still not unpleasant.
To Leo, who ran blindly for victory.
‘It’s refreshing.’
Satisfactory defeat existed.
When I close my eyes like that.
The devil appeared to me.
Then he said.
I will bring back your memories.