Civil War (3)
civil war.
Civil war was one of the worst things to do in war, but in fact, the civil war of the Altair Empire was no different from what was already decided.
That would be-
– The leader of the Destruction Church is Beirn Hopper, the head of the Hopper family.
Gadwick Andrea, who eventually succumbed to Heize’s threats, confessed everything.
His words were enough to surprise everyone.
Hopper clan.
As one of the three kingdoms of the Empire, it is safe to say that the potential there is beyond the level of a certain kingdom.
In addition, Beirn Hopper, the current head of the Hopper family, is a monster that does not lack the name of an Archmage.
The power of a huge pseudo-religion that encompasses the empire is added to the power of the Hopper family?
The answer was me.
civil war.
They will never easily climb on the imperial guillotine to cut their own shoots.
-Seal the Hopper family and detain all their vassals.
Due to the swift orders of Emperor Emeres, a swift coercive investigation and arrest was made against the Samgong family, but the Hopper family had long since disappeared.
They disappeared into the shadows with enormous wealth and troops, and they became a big trouble, and now it is no different from the explosion of the bomb.
Whoops! Awkward!
A roar from here and there shakes the capital of the empire.
Of course, Ardian Academy was no exception.
“It’s an attack!”
“Deploy your defense magic!”
“Damn it, close the door! All outsiders are forbidden!”
* * *
Front Door.
The commotion, which started from a crowded place, quickly spread throughout the academy.
Of course, as there are talented people who are said to be introverts, their individual abilities are very good.
In addition, there were many nobles from powerful families within the empire, and there were also many students from other empires and kingdoms outside the empire.
In other words-
“Stay still!”
“I won’t kill you. But if you resist, I’ll cut your fingers off as an example.”
Their value as hostages is, not to mention, the highest level.
That was the reason why the Destruction Church and the Hopper family aimed at the Ardian Academy as soon as they started a civil war.
The value as a hostage is very high, but the risk itself is low, low risk, high return.
There was no reason not to aim.
of course.
“Natasha!”
“Yes, Bella. It’s almost all set up here.”
It wasn’t just the weak students.
adult.
It is because there were also strong students who could not even dare to deal with those who had completed the official knighthood.
Natasha and Bella.
Heize’s friends, they can do more than whistle against those who invaded Ardian Academy.
It was natural for the defense to spread around them.
“Development of defensive magic centered on the professor of the Department of Magic.”
“deployment!”
With the addition of faculty members, students’ anxiety decreased, and students who were able to perform commands like robots following the professor’s orders began to help.
Their abilities were recognized by the leading academy called Ardian Academy, and the way they quickly execute orders was not excellent, it was perfect.
professors and students.
It was around that time that Bella and Natasha, who had gained some strength thanks to their help, started thinking about attack rather than defense.
“Now the other kids and professors will be safe.”
“Even without us.”
“Hmm, but it is clear that safety will quickly deteriorate if we leave.”
However, the importance that Heize’s colleagues, friends, and seniors, including Bella and Natasha, had in the current defense was not low.
If all of them escaped, the defense power would be at the level of a sharp drop below 50%.
Still, there was one reason they wanted to leave.
“I can’t see Heize and Ren.”
“I must have gone out of the academy to compete… … What if it’s dangerous?”
Hayes and Ren.
It was to find the whereabouts of the other survivors, who are not currently here and cannot know where they are even if they ask them.
Of course, not everyone thought so.
“They are strong children beyond our comparison. So we just have to wait for them.”
“… … But, Melodine-senpai. Ren is your younger brother… … .”
“Then you have to believe more. I trust Ren. Natasha, do you not believe in Heize?”
“… … No, I believe. Heize will definitely be safe.”
Melodyne.
Ren’s older sister, who is said to be the strongest of the current 4th graders, did not act hastily, but rather believed and waited for them.
It was a natural result for Natasha and others to shut their mouths without saying anything to her, the oldest except for the professor.
of course-
“My sister’s hand… … .”
“Um, sorry. I pretended to be strong, but I guess I’m not like this.”
Melodin wasn’t fine.
For commoners, family was a symbol of stickiness and a long-term horse that could be thrown away.
And for Melodin, family was closer to the former than the latter.
Contrary to what she said proudly, it was only natural that she would be worried about the invisible Ren in the unprecedented situation of civil war.
“It’s okay, old man. no, sister. Both Ren-senpai and Heize will be fine.”
“… … Well, I guess.”
A situation in which each other encourages and comforts each other.
When warmth blooms in such a situation.
“Everyone get up.”
“Everyone get up.”
Socheonma Cheon So-yeong and Saint Elizabeth Rouge-sun, who were in charge of the outer perimeter, called them.
Everyone hardened their faces at the sudden call and got up from their seats and walked towards their place.
“why?”
“Are you an enemy again?”
Since they had already fought several times, their bodies were hard, but their minds were extremely sharp.
“Who are you?”
“Article? Wizard?”
“… … number.”
“yes? I can’t hear you very well, so can you speak a little louder?”
But Natasha frowned at the voice as low as an ant crawling.
“… … Professor Depart Kane.”
“… … Yes?”
Everyone was shocked by the answer that followed.
Depart Kane.
He could be said to be the head of the Cain family, comparable to the Three Gong family, and he was always on the rise whenever discussing the mighty power of the Empire.
So he is their enemy.
no-
“No way. Professor Kane is not affiliated with the Church of Destruction!”
“That’s right, I can’t!”
In the first place, they could not even accept that Depart Kane belonged to the Church of Destruction.
Of course, they were right.
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Just-
“Professor Departe Kane seems to be being manipulated.”
“It’s sympathetic. It seems to be a very sympathetic, powerful black magic that even me can’t unravel.”
“… … Nonsense. Some kind of warlock gave Professor Kain the black magic of manipulation.”
It’s just a case of Depart Kane being manipulated by an evil warlock’s black magic instead of his own will.
Of course, it wasn’t easy either.
Depart Kane is a muscular lover who looks like a single cell, but in the end he is also a strong man in the Empire unit.
In order to control him, he cannot be certain of success even if he pours out enormous mental strength, ability, and wealth.
‘Assuming you’re betting everything. A tycoon warlock who can control Professor Departe Kane… … At this point, there’s only one.’
Therefore, there was only one person who was capable of controlling Depart Kane under the assumption that he had everything.
“Duke of Bayern Hopper. He must be controlling Professor Kane.”
“… … shit.”
Beyond the Academy, he was handed over to Beirn Hopper, who was not lacking in being called the strongest of the Empire.
At that fact, everyone had to feel gloomy beyond melancholy.
‘How will this happen?’
‘I thought the Empire would win the civil war lightly… … I’m sure I’m not losing to the Destruction Church, right?’
Depart Kane and Bayern Hopper.
With this, the two strongest people close to the absolute level are in the Church of Destruction.
In the Empire, there is only one leader of the Lastina Knights of the Strong Sword.
Considering the difference in power between the Empire and the Church of Destruction, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the Church of Destruction had the upper hand, even slightly, beyond the tension.
It was natural for everyone to feel fear.
However.
Thump- Thump- Thump-
Depart Kane’s body slowly approached, and everyone prepared for battle, taking their own pain from the heavy reverberation.
“We have to stop it.”
“… … Ha, that’s crazy.”
Depart Kane is not lacking in being called the strongest of the Empire.
A group of people who are said to be excellent but not yet grown up to catch him?
‘No, I can’t even kill him. The best is suppression. So it doesn’t even make sense.’
Moreover, Depart Kane is only being manipulated.
Originally, they were on their side.
Killing had to be postponed until the last minute.
If I kill him for nothing, I’ll end up eating away my flesh.
“Oh God. Bless them.”
As it is, the saint’s protection strengthens everyone’s body and calms the fatigue of mind and body.
Chun So-young, who confirmed that the throbbing muscle pain had improved to some extent, stood in the front and clenched her fists with a stiff face.
“I take charge of the vanguard. Wizards tie that monster’s feet as much as possible. In order to survive as much as possible, the saint must not stop the healing magic.”
“… … Are you okay?”
“Is there anyone who can stop me now? If there is, you can do it instead.”
“… … Please.”
Although Natasha’s potential itself is higher, Chun So-young’s strength is greater now.
Even if it is denigrated as a short-term decisive event, it is the same.
No one can take the place of Soyoung Cheon.
“Whoa, let’s go.”
Chun So-young, who knows that fact better than anyone else, moved forward little by little with a deep sigh.
In order not to cause damage to others, it was to escape from the place where the defense was built and fight.
Those who noticed their sacrifice thanked them.
The moment when all those who would fight Depart Kane came out of the defense.
“Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!”
“… … What is he coming?”
The battle began with Depart Kane, who roared wildly.
and.
quagga gaga!
“uh?”
“… … what?”
The moment I saw an existence running away, sweeping away the intruders.
The battle that had just begun was in a state of lull.
At the end of the lull that was greeted, there were two men.
“Isn’t everyone injured?”
“sister? Professor Kane? what is this… … Were you trying to fight Professor Kane? why?”
Hayes and Ren.
With their questions that ran madly from outside the academy to the inside.
“… … Whoa!”
“… … what? Is that an ogre in Professor Kane’s mask?”
Leaving behind Heize’s bewildered question, Ren pulled out his sword with a stiff face.
“It seems clear that we need to do something for now.”
“That’s good. Professor Kane has a debt.”
Embarrassment for a while.
The appearance of the two of them who quickly adjusted their posture and prepared for battle was like looking at a sharp sword.
and-
Boom!
The two men rushed wildly towards Departe Kane at the same time, no matter who came first.