“You’re annoying.”
Theo sighed.
Eleanor von Chrysos. The daughter of Delade, the body he occupied.
she was weak They were weak in body and mind. From the time he was the weakling in the cage to the moment he raised his sword, his weakness remained the same.
Compared to her special power, her skills were inferior, so her long-awaited power was useless.
But what now?
“My soldiers have already infiltrated the walls.”
Eleanor struggled in her own way, but in the end, she was an individual.
Even if her powers were special, the Empire’s soldiers couldn’t.
As most of them were conscripts who were pushed by meat shields, they disappeared like scarecrows in the battle with monsters.
In the end, the soldiers of the empire began to die one by one in the melee, and the monsters trampled on the corpses of those soldiers and headed towards the inside of the empire.
“You failed to stop us. If so, were there any other achievements? No, you are covered in blood now. You can’t even approach me.”
Eleanor cut down the monster and tried to get closer to Theo.
However, he should have suffered from attacks that crossed space.
She couldn’t fully block Theo’s attack. Even with one of his spears, she had to retreat several times the distance she had approached.
“But why the hell are you bothering me in front of me? Aren’t you doing nothing?”
“Is it strange that the royals are trying to save their country? Or is it strange that a daughter is trying to restore her parents’ honor?”
“It is not strange. But what’s the point if there’s no possibility?”
“hahahaha… … . You don’t know, but this is already the second time this has happened to me? Do you know what happened to the guy who pushed me back then?”
This isn’t the first time they’ve been fighting in such despondency with even access blocked.
It was the same when fighting the incarnation of [Myungwang]. The time when there was no achievement and just repeated challenges.
How did that seemingly meaningless situation eventually lead?
“In the end, it broke in two and rolled uglyly on the floor.”
“Then why don’t you try that?”
kang!
“I’ll be looking forward to it.”
“Kuh… … !”
Theo swung his spear away as if not paying attention to Eleanor’s cries, pushing her away.
‘By the way… … That’s strange.’
I had no intention of watching.
Although weak, it is certain that the power she possesses is menacing.
That’s why I didn’t even add or subtract.
In the first place, her skills are at a much lower level compared to Justitia, who had held him back until recently.
Delay’s spearmanship was an attack that even Justitia could not easily withstand.
But Eleanor was blocking it.
For a long time, they have been blocking it with weak strength and lack of technique.
“Are your senses excellent?”
“I’m sure he’s the one who gets attention!”
Eleanor is sensitive to the gaze of others. That’s why I knew what direction Theo was aiming for.
But to Theo, it only sounded like a joke.
“You don’t even sound funny.”
bang!
Delade, irritated by Eleanor’s playful answer, began swinging her spear even louder.
After all, the attack cannot be avoided.
No matter how good my senses are, my body can’t keep up, so it’s impossible except to block them.
If that’s the case, it’s enough to push it with power that can pierce the defense.
“ha… … .”
“You’re a tough guy.”
Theo looked disapprovingly at Eleanor, who was still holding on despite being hit by his own blow.
“Do I look scared?”
“I? you? That’s ridiculous nonsense.”
“Then why do you keep insisting on giving up? Isn’t the me who doesn’t fall down, the me who doesn’t give up, scary?”
“No, it’s just annoying. Yes, that’s all. Your stupid behavior is getting on my nerves.”
In a fight where victory is not in sight.
from unanswered questions.
why don’t you give up
“At this rate, you will die. So, do you feel like doing something special? Your death has no value in this war. It will just be left as a corpse.”
“You don’t know that yet.”
“Well. Even if you’re hiding your power, I don’t think that’s going to happen. I already have a big burn in a situation like that, so I have no intention of being vigilant.”
“Even so. You don’t know.”
“… … .”
Theo frowned.
It felt like I was seeing my past self, so it was very uncomfortable.
There are many such people in this world.
There were so many idiots who were intoxicated with heroic psychology.
“Then let me know.”
I needed to teach them that there are things that can’t be helped.
Theo amplified the power of ‘Deva’ covering the window.
Since Daeva is the power of life, it did not recover over time.
It would be fair to say that there is no way to recover unless you devour someone and take their life.
The opponent in front of me, Eleanor von Chrysos, is second-rate no matter how well she hits.
I didn’t want to consume ‘Deva’ on such an opponent, but it was annoying to continue such a trivial war of attrition.
“In the face of the impossible, it is better to just give up and find a new way. It’s too late after everything goes to waste!”
It is impossible to evade or defend.
It’s going to be a speed that can’t be avoided with her body movements.
If you try to block it, you’ll be pierced with the weapon you’re holding.
Quadruped!
The power of ‘Deva’ shatters space and heads towards Eleanor.
It wasn’t an attack you couldn’t tell until it arrived like the previous attack, but it was equally unavoidable.
“I told you.”
However, Eleanor did not flinch in the face of such an attack.
she knows
“I’m a person in the spotlight.”
You can grab people’s attention anytime, anywhere.
have been trying so hard
[Moonlight Walk]
Yes, her friends will find themselves in any melee.
There is a friend who can fend off an attack she cannot fend off.
[SR White Goblin]
white sheep
After consuming the fruit of the World Tree, Baekyang, who has gained stronger stamina, blocked Theo’s unstoppable attack in place of Eleanor.
“I mean you don’t know yet.”
Yeah, it didn’t win. She is still standing and looking ahead.
[Leap of Light]
There is an older sister who can bridge the distance she could not reach.
[SSR Golden Champion]
Justitia Heros
Justitia lunged at Theo again, blocking his movement.
Things that Eleanor lacked begin to be filled.
“Am I scared?”
transcendental magic
[Round Table – The Light You Showed]
The feeling of hopelessness that hovered over the battlefield is transformed in the brilliant light.
[SSR Reverse Wizard]
Ira Merlin
Ira Merlin, a wizard who raised a wand in place of teaching for struggling students, reverses the disadvantageous battle situation with a single magic.
The lack of defense and speed were also filled. The ragtag soldiers gather their hearts one by one and form a front line.
The battlefield, which Eleanor alone could not endure, finally moves.
“… … It’s not even funny. You guys are finally on the battlefield, but no one has defeated me yet.”
Theo frowned at their imposing appearance.
Now we are just standing on the same stage.
You can’t put on a triumphant expression as if you’ve won everything like that.
And above all. There were still fundamental differences between them.
“Comrade, comrade. that’s a nice word But at the same time, it’s also a catch phrase. How many of these do you think will survive? after the war. What kind of expression will you guys make… … .”
That’s heartlessness that doesn’t matter if someone dies.
“I’m really looking forward to it.”
* * *
An enemy with a cold face.
Adversaries with heat.
Shouting imperial soldiers and roaring monsters.
A presence sitting on the wall watching the bloody battlefield.
The emperor, Antares van Helios, was smiling with interest.
“Clap… … . Isn’t that a funny situation? A scene of slaughter turned into a battlefield because of the presence of a few people.”
“Your Majesty, as my older sister is saying, it is dangerous to be in a place like this.”
“Sir Perses. Aren’t you near me Or are you not confident enough to protect this old man?”
“… … Even if I die, I will protect your Majesty.”
“Right. That’s the attitude you should show. That’s what a ‘knight’ looks like. don’t forget in the future My life is at the end of your sword.”
“Remember.”
Antares stared blankly at Perses, who gave an indifferent answer, then burst into laughter.
“You say things you don’t mean to say.”
“What you do is not right, so you have to be right.”
“I like you that much. I’m not saying empty words.”
“Because I am an unlearned commoner.”
A man who became the leader of the imperial knights with only sword skills.
The knight ‘Perses’, now in his old age and nearing retirement, stood beside Antares with a disapproving expression and looked at him.
On the other hand, Antares looked down on the battlefield and was delighted.
Even in the sight of soldiers being swallowed up by monsters, in the sight of young and capable talents little by little being stained with blood, and in the sight of monsters pushing in all directions with an overwhelming difference in skill.
He was enjoying it all.
was able to enjoy
“Look, look at the short soldier over there. Are you a conscript?”
“Yes, it seems that way.”
“Then, can you see what kind of expression the author is making now?”
Perses looked at the expression of the soldier Antares pointed at.
It was a grim expression.
It was an unfair expression, as if he still didn’t understand why he had to be in a place like this.
A soldier who seems to have just become an adult, and has not yet shaken off his boyhood.
Probably a child soldier conscripted for this war. I was out of luck.
If I had been a little younger, I wouldn’t have been dragged into a battlefield like this.
“I am terrified.”
“But he is carrying a spear. Why do you think it would be?”
“Isn’t it because you want to live?”
“That’s right. The author lifted the spear to live. And I haven’t let go of the spear yet. It is proof that he is terrified but not broken.”
“… … .”
Perses shook his head in disgust. they are not broken it couldn’t be broken
This is because the first thing I taught them after being conscripted was ‘the military law that if you run away, you will be killed immediately’.
Moreover, the disadvantage goes back not only to themselves, but also to their families.
In reality, they are hostages.
“The author chose his family.”
“Since either way is likely to die, it must have been to save the family.”
“Yeah, isn’t that a good thing?”
Antares was such a person.
To him, he takes a weakness even in a small person who can’t resist.
A person who strikes a rock and splits it to check the cross section.
A person who will stop at nothing to see how a person can shine.
That is Antares van Helios, Emperor of the Empire.
“The author stayed even though he knew he was going to die. Isn’t that determination wonderful?”
“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I’m not sure. Doesn’t the author just have no back? If I had a corner to escape from, I wouldn’t have made such a foolish choice.”
Yes, if it was a voluntary will, it would have been nice to evaluate it as cool.
But how can I escape when I’m pushing my back like that?
The back is blocked. If so, you have no choice but to move forward.
“No. people are fragile There are people who cannot move without an opportunity. I gave you that opportunity. A chance to be a hero like you.”
“Apart from that, I don’t know if the author would have wanted to be a hero.”
“Maybe. But that’s what being a hero is. Most of them are beings pushed into the world.”
yes, that’s why it’s beautiful
The existence of human beings who are reborn as heroes even after being pushed back so miserably.
“Isn’t it really beautiful?”
Antares was admiring the things he had abandoned to become an ideal emperor.
“That look is my driving force. For what other reason would I rule the empire when all I had to do was throw away my humanity and imitate it?”
Yes, his driving force was watching human growth.
And for that, he didn’t hesitate to push them into the fire.
“I feel sorry for the people of the empire who are drawn into your bad taste.”
“I see the ‘Empire’ itself, not one individual. the empire is strong Those who were pushed back like that are making the empire stronger.”
Perses clicked his tongue and fell silent.
After all, it seemed that he could not understand the monster called Antares.
just do one’s duty He has to be escorted as always.
‘It’s a problem that will end soon if [Solvent] intervenes anyway.’
Yes, so this harrowing moment won’t last long either.
“Tiamat will not come.”
“… … .”
Antares muttered with a strange smile as if he saw through Perses’ thoughts.
“This is a war. It is a battle between groups and groups. Do you know what it means for Tiamat to intervene in such a war?”
It gives so much room.
Tiamat’s stepping out to protect the Empire means acknowledging that she is in the Empire.
Even now, the Empire is an overwhelmingly powerful country. However, if she intervened here, all other countries would have no choice but to bow before the empire.
Who the hell can be hostile to the country that [Yongje] is watching over?
Like Tia, Antares didn’t want that either.
that stops growing.
The human potential he loved is losing its light.
That’s why Tia’s realm was only ＜Skientia＞.
Although she would help individuals who asked for help, she did not interfere in national affairs.
“But I heard that the monsters also targeted Skientia this time. Isn’t that enough of a reason to intervene?”
“He likes human possibilities, not a philanthropist who likes humans themselves. I don’t move because a few people I don’t even know are dying. Besides, look at that.”
Antares pointed to Theo, who was blocking the enemies rushing towards him.
“I don’t know about my fight because I don’t have eyes to see it, but in your eyes, does it look like a monster that can only be subdued if she intervenes?”
“… … No, I don’t see it that far yet.”
Obviously, Theo was strong.
However, if the force he was showing now was outside the standard, that wasn’t it either. I don’t know this skill.
Still, with the image he’s showing now, if he joins Perses, he should be able to defeat him.
“Yes, the situation has not reached a level where only Tiamat-sama can stop it. It may seem a bit emotional, but… … . He’s surprisingly well-controlled.”
So far, it is still the stage of humans.
Yes, within the reach of human hands.
The monster named Theo was guarding the range closely.
“Did His Majesty give you a tip beforehand?”
“Wouldn’t the existence of Deus Ex Machina be boring?”
Antares taught the opponent the line to keep.
To see the various aspects of humans blooming in the midst of cruelty.
“… … When His Majesty dies, she will surely go to the underworld.”
“Cluck, of course it will.”
Antares aided in the war.