Chapter 121: Contract
Frondier let go of Antero’s neck and bound his body with black cloth.
Because after losing Pegasus, Antero couldn’t stay in the air.
“Cough! Cough! Ugh…”
When Antero’s throat was free, he let out a harsh cough and glared at Frondier.
After receiving two blows to her face, her appearance completely changed.
Still, she hasn’t lost her hostility yet.
Honestly, I’m impressed with that.
“You son of a b*tch… Even if I brought enough artifacts, you guys…”
“Do you still have more?”
I think it’s hanging loosely enough, but it looks like there’s something even more loose.
“Why don’t you always be fully armed for something like this?”
“When will we be getting approval for magic weapons one by one? “Only the minimum necessary weapons are approved and used!”
Frondier’s lips thinned at Antero’s shout.
‘… There are only three magic deductions I have seen right now, so is that the minimum necessary?’
She also thought.
‘Magic weapons must be approved. This guy is a knight of the kingdom, so of course he needs state approval.’
I don’t know if all of the magic deduction systems are managed by the government, but it seems that at least Paladins have to get approval for each of the magic deduction systems.
‘It’s a strange way.’
As Frondier saw it, Antero was relying a significant portion of his power on horseback.
In addition to converting her extra mana into Aurors without much difficulty, she is also adept at the strange movement method of the artifact behind her, such as the Pegasus.
If there was an item that compensated for the excessive use of her aura on the weapon, the clumsy defense, and the loose tension that made her easily miss the weapon, it makes sense.
‘But that important horse tax is not owned by individuals, but by the state.’
In that case, a certain portion of the individual’s power is in fact subordinated to the state. The analogy may not be very appropriate, but would it be similar to this situation if heavy shackles were placed on the limbs of the Zodiacs on the Palind Continent, and the imperial palace was in charge of the key to unlock them?
‘Magongje’s performance is very outstanding. Just as Arald had predicted. Because the performance is so good, people rely more on the magic system, and since the country manages the magic system, if you want to become strong, you must be loyal to the country. As much as you are loyal, I will give you a magic deduction, so you will be even more obedient. I don’t know who the guy I thought of at first was, but it must have been the guy who shouted “Long Live the King.”
As far as Frondier knows, except for Atlas, which he attends, most educational institutions teach students how to use magic formulas at an early age. It was hard to understand at first, but now I understand.
An artifact that performs this well. Students who are underdeveloped will never be able to reverse this power gap.
If you focus on personal growth like Constell and continue to grow overall, including auras and magic, you can achieve ridiculous levels, but you have to wait a year for that growth, no matter how short it is.
Everyone else is ahead of the curve by equipping themselves with artifacts, but they give it up and sacrifice a long period of time for personal growth that may or may not work. Ordinary people can never choose. Moreover, there may be no one who already knows how to become that strong.
‘I thought Atlas’ level of combat and magic was inferior to that of Palind, but on this continent, it seems to be ahead.’
Anyone can become familiar with any weapon or tool if they take the time. If you learn it early from your student days, you will feel like you are growing quickly right away, but for things like Magic Gongje, which are made for only one special purpose, mastery does not last long.
In other words, anyone will be able to use it to that extent, and the skill gap will decrease.
In contrast, Atlas students graduate without the magic deduction, so if they learn the magic deduction after graduation, they will have an overwhelming advantage over students at other schools.
“… Even so, it is weak.”
Frondier said while looking at Antero. She spoke so calmly that Antero didn’t even know she was talking to herself for a moment.
“It could be that the average level is low. But you are insignificant even among the averages.”
“Well, what… !”
“One of the 12 people who protect a country. It doesn’t look that way. “If other mediocre people use the same magic deduction system as you, how are you any better?”
“Shut up! The ones I use are of the highest quality! “It’s something that ordinary people can’t even touch!”
“… “Just because you can’t touch it doesn’t mean you’re stronger.”
If everyone relies on magic, you will still find someone strong. Especially if there are only twelve places.
But is this guy a paladin? When Aias, a promising prospect from Atlas, is armed to this extent, he is no different from this guy. No, I think Aias will win normally, with a probability of about 60%.
‘Besides, no matter how clueless an idiot he is, would he say something like that in this situation?’
Whether or not they have all the weapons now, even if they had, they might have defeated Frontier, but in the current situation, such an assumption is meaningless.
In the first place, he must have felt the gap when Frondier pinned him against the wall with the black sky.
Even if he didn’t feel it at the time, in the fight in the hallway, or when he was thrown, or when he lost his sword, or when he was hit with his bare hands without an auror,
If you don’t understand even then, right now.
You will understand the situation when you see yourself unable to free yourself from the black cloth even if you try your best.
Nevertheless,
“Release this now! I’ll kill you! What the hell are you doing!”
“…”
Antero continues to run amok. Even if I beg for my life, it won’t be enough.
‘Do you really believe I won’t kill you?’
If you kill a paladin, Frondier will naturally become dangerous. In fact, Frontier has no intention of killing Antero. That’s why you control your strength.
‘… No. Even if you believe that, you must fully feel the fear of pain and despair.’
Everyone Frontier fought was like that. People with higher self-esteem suffer greater humiliation from defeat than others. Antero would do the same. She certainly believed it would.
But it’s different. Antero didn’t even seem to know that he had lost.
As if the fight wasn’t over.
His body was whining because he couldn’t even untie the black cloth, as if he was ready to do anything.
‘… ‘Are you hiding something?’
Frondeer’s eyes lowered.
Frankly, it’s rather strange if there’s something he hasn’t put out to this point, but Frondier can’t let go of his true nature.
“Good. “Let’s go to the end.”
Sssss!
The Black River of the Frontier spread out everywhere. He created a huge board in the air.
This was an extreme amount of consideration for Antero, who could not fly. Frondier released the black cloth that bound Antero, and Antero stood on the black board that Frondier had made.
The board was large enough for a sparring venue for the two.
“I have to convince you that you are a paladin.”
“… Kill. “You.”
Also. Antero is still full of fighting spirit.
Even though there is such a difference in skill, the eyes are full of life.
‘There is definitely something. ‘It’s clear that I still have plans to attack this gap in skill.’
Fault!
This time, it is Antero who is rushing.
But she also used her extra mana, and since she dropped her sword earlier, she used her bare hands. Pegasus was destroyed by Frondier.
In other words, this time, he attacked Frondier with his bare body, without receiving any help from the demonic emperor.
Unless you are a 10-year-old, it is obvious that this situation is hopeless.
So there is something possible.
Something.
Whick!
Frontier dodged Antero’s honest punch,
Pow!
Kicked him in the stomach
“Ugh…”
Dump
And Antero sat down.
“…”
Frontier was watching quietly, but Antero showed no sign of getting up.
She was sick and couldn’t breathe, so she didn’t even have the will to get up.
Frontier is not a sparring opponent right now. Antero’s enemy.
However, he was hit in the stomach in front of him and was lying still in pain.
‘… There was a time when I harshly scolded Pielot for his foolish behavior when I first met him. ‘I’m still worried that I’ll develop that habit.’
But compared to Antero, Pielot was not even a fool. He was a very spirited warrior.
‘… No.’
Pow!
“Phuoc!!”
Frondier kicked Antero in the jaw. Several of his teeth were knocked out by the unguarded attack.
‘There must be something. ‘This doesn’t make sense.’
Frontier used his sixth sense to constantly monitor Antero. He wondered if she was hallucinating. In fact, it almost made me think that his overpowering Antero was all an illusion, and that he was actually being played by Antero’s magic.
Pow! Whoa!
“Kwaek! Knock! “Kuh-huh!”
Antero was hitting her while she was making all kinds of strange noises.
Frontier struck mechanically without any killing intent or spirit.
‘There must be something, something. A secret trick. How can we overcome this war situation? ‘Something like a paladin.’
As Antero beat her, she could no longer find her natural face and her legs were shaking. Now, no matter what she wants to do, the damage is so severe that she can’t do it.
Above all, whatever it takes, do it long ago.
However, not a weak sound like begging for her life or for forgiveness came out of her mouth.
In fact, Frontier didn’t expect that either.
He just wants to understand Antero’s broken principles of action.
Puck! Pow!
After being beaten like that for a while, Antero’s trembling lips opened.
“… Sun…”
“What?”
It clearly said something. It was a very important hint for Frontier.
Frondier walked over quickly and grabbed his chin.
“What did you say just now?”
“… More… Sun…”
Antero said so.
It’s strange.
Words that do not fit the current situation.
However, at this point, it was rather welcome news for Frontier.
Antero’s words and actions that even Frontier cannot understand. If you can understand this, Antero can say even more strange things.
“What’s strange?”
“… I… I have to win, but…”
Must win. It’s a strange expression.
You have to win, and losing is ‘strange’.
To some, it may be said in an arrogant way, but in this situation, it would not be said out of arrogance.
In other words, Antero is truly strange right now.
‘No strongman can be sure of his own victory. Of course, that would be nonsense if you meet a strong enemy.’
But she is confident about Antero. Victory.
For Antero, victory is not a matter of skill gap. It just has to be that way.
‘Good. Is something really coming this time?’
Frontier was filled with anticipation and waited for Antero to take action.
“…”
Antero just says that and stays still.
“No, this bastard.”
Frontier raised his fist again. How many more hits will it take? It was a view of a coin-operated capsule vending machine.
[… sh*t.]
But then, a voice was heard from her Antero’s mouth.
And a rising purple haze.
[Stop. Then I will really die.]
The voice was Antero speaking, but it was a completely different voice.
Antero stood up slowly, as if her loss had been a lie after suffering so much damage.
At that sight, Frondier slowly backed away.
After defeating an enemy, the enemy stands up again with new power. In terms of the game, it is Phase 2.
And Frontier faces him,
‘also!’
He smiled whitely, almost in joy.