263 – True Colors (1)
Nay knew the meaning of ‘that’ that Theo was going to use.
─······It would be better not to use it. It sounded plausible when I heard it, but it seems like there are too many variables to use in an urgent situation like now. And isn’t this the first time you’ve written it? If you make even a small mistake, it can end up ruining you.
The ‘thing’ that Theo wants to use is a buff that strengthens the body with all the energy remaining in the Danjeon while using [Overrun].
This is a technology designed with the idea that a buff that goes beyond [Overrun] Is needed.
During the past period, Theo had not just practiced calmly in the lotus position and accumulating his energy.
However, because [Overrun] Itself draws on not only current power but also future power, it comes at a great cost.
In addition, using a large amount of energy at once is not easy for Theo, who is still a beginner.
In the worst case, it was clear that there would be a risk that the energy would reflux, causing all the blood vessels in the body to rupture and possibly death.
However, Theo expressed his opinion again.
─That’s why you have to write it. If we don’t get over that mountain called Oswald, we can’t move forward. I want to risk my all and face it.
His attitude was firm.
Nay said.
─······I see. Child, I know your heart well. Then, give it a try.
As soon as she finished speaking, Theo focused all his attention on the Danjeon.
Gurgling─
Gurgling──
In my ears, I can hear the sound of energy rising from the depths of the Danjeon.
After gathering all the energy from the bottom of the Danjeon, I finished preparing to use [Overrun].
And he chanted.
“······Please take care of everyone.”
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Eisha was heading to the battlefield with about 20 members of the Polaris Knights.
At that time, an explosion was heard nearby.
Eisha said.
“Go faster, Uncle Maverick.”
Polaris Knight Commander Maverick Balderk responded.
“And so on. Everyone moves faster!”
─Understood, Captain!
And just like that, Eisha and the Polaris Knights arrived near the battlefield.
The members of the Polaris Knights were all exhausted as they had jumped on their feet while wearing heavy armor weighing tens of kilograms.
Quagwagwang──!
But now an explosion was heard nearby.
There will definitely be enemies within 1 minute.
“······.”
They were breathing heavily and waiting for Maverick’s command.
Maverick said, opening his eyes fiercely.
“······All armies, ready for battle.”
─Ready for battle!
After confirming that the members were ready for battle, Maverick roared.
“Finally today…! We are! “I dedicate my heart to Polaris!”
─Waaa!
“Charge the entire army!”
─Charge!
The angry knights charged all at once toward the source of the explosion.
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However, when the Polaris Knights arrived at the battlefield with their fighting spirit burning.
“······Hmm.”
Their steps suddenly stopped, as if they had made an agreement in advance.
“hahahaha, you cute bastard! “You still managed to hide it!”
“······Bark more.”
This is because there was absolutely no way to intervene in the fierce battle unfolding before our eyes.
Every time the wildly laughing man and the master swung the blade, the air was torn apart.
Looking at the movements of the two, it was clear that intervening would only cause interference.
“Huh.”
Maverick laughed and looked around.
Soon, another battlefield came into his sight.
“······We help Young master’ colleagues. “All troops charge!”
─Wow!
The Polaris Knights charged towards Theo and his party, who were confronting Oswald’s men.
Upon seeing the sight of about 20 heavily armed knights running towards them, Oswald’s men were in a panic.
“Wow, crazy. “We will all die.”
“What should I do, what should I do?”
The masked man who was leading his men on behalf of Oswald quickly checked the situation.
Oswald, their captain, did not lead in this situation and was focusing all his attention on Theo Lin Walderk. Oswald was so happy that he was swinging his ax while laughing maniacally.
‘Damn.’
The masked man knows very well that Oswald in that state will not listen to anything he says.
The masked man shouted.
“Everyone leave the scene immediately! After that, we meet again at the starting point! I say it again. Everyone leave the scene right now──”
“hahahahaha, that’s a bit difficult.”
Taylor interrupted the masked man.
Before the masked man could protest, Taylor continued.
“You can’t leave here. “Until the confrontation between your captain and Mr. Theo is over.”
After saying that, Taylor started beating Oswald’s men again with the expensive-looking cane he held in his hand.
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Oswald had focused all his attention on his eyes.
This is because it was difficult to catch Theo’s movements.
Meanwhile, he caught Theo rushing towards him.
“Is it there! “You little flying squirrel!”
Oswald swung the ax quickly, but this time the ax only cut into the air.
“You f*cking idiot!”
It was like going crazy and jumping around.
I thought I won when I hit Theo with the second effect of the ax artifact. Test results show that most iron weapons can be split in half just by being hit by a shock wave. Of course, the human body is weaker than iron, so it is a given that several bones are broken.
But what is this?
After being hit by the shock wave, it started moving quickly as if it were someone else.
At that speed, if you let your guard down for a moment, your throat will be cut in an instant. Even now, I’m barely holding on thanks to my blood-human ability [Danger Detection].
“······Phew.”
This was the first battle where [Danger Perception] Was used this much.
I think I’ve received help at least 10 times, but how many more times will I be able to receive help in the future?
Three times?
Twice?
Once?
At that time, [Danger Detection] Was activated.
This time it was on the back.
“I can feel it all!”
Oswald instinctively swung the ax towards his back.
Boom──!
As expected, the ax only split the air.
I concentrated again on finding Theo’s location, but Theo had already disappeared.
“······.”
At this point, the fear I had been trying so hard to push back showed its head again.
Oswald breathed nervously.
“Whoo, whoo, whoo…”
Where are you?
Where are you?
Where are you?
I cried out in my heart, but of course there was no answer.
It is just a silent clamor that originates from fear.
──How much time has passed since I felt so anxious?
“Kwaak!”
I felt terrible pain in my left thigh.
Huge pain that surpasses the level of adrenaline secreted in large quantities during intense battle.
The [Danger Sense] That had protected him so far was no longer activated.
But the pain did not end there.
“Uh…”
Afterwards, he felt like his body was falling rapidly.
Both ankles were cut off.
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Oswald sensed that the end had come.
His intuition was correct.
His body begins to be dismembered one after another.
Following the ankles, knees and thighs.
After the lower body was finished, it was immediately followed by the upper body.
Starting from the wrist, to the forearm, and finally to the shoulder.
All Oswald could do was scream incoherently.
“Big…”
I see gray blood in front of my eyes.
His own blood and body fragments are fluttering all over the sky.
If it were a normal person, he would have let go of his mind a long time ago and become more comfortable.
However, his abnormally powerful spirit did not allow it.
······Soon, the only thing attached to the torso was the neck.
Theo looked down at Oswald calmly.
“······.”
Oswald chuckled, all parts of his eyeballs except the pupils turning blood-red.
“Cough, cough. Cluck, cluck, cluck…!”
With all his remaining strength, he tried to look up at Theo.
But his face was not visible, only his collarbone was visible.
“Cough. Such a monster… “You’ve finally revealed your true colors.”
There was no word from Theo.
But Oswald continued.
“I never dreamed that I would lose… But it’s ridiculous. Rather, I feel relieved. “Is it because we lost completely?”
Oswald lowered his head and chuckled.
Theo said.
“The last thing I want to say is.”
Oswald, who found that voice to be extremely sacred, stopped laughing and raised his head.
But because his strength was exhausted, it was impossible for him to raise his head like before.
Oswald said while looking at Theo’s feet.
“S.E.P.A.L. You pretend to be cool until the end. “If I do this, doesn’t that make me feel like a villain?”
Oswald continued.
“······If possible, go to the end, you bastard. “I’ll be watching from hell to see how far you go.”
With those words, Oswald died.
Theo looked down at Oswald’s body for a moment, then
Squeak!
I cut off his head with a sword.
Oswald’s head rolled around and stopped at Theo’s feet.
For some reason, there was a faint smile on Oswald’s lips.
that’s quite clean strikes