“Heh heh… … .”
Stolas smiled, clutching his forehead at my direct words.
Everything he said must be true. So far, he has led his family through countless discriminations and can no longer tolerate irrationality.
But it became a matter of no concern at the point Antares trusted him and entrusted him with the job.
He would have been trusted. At least for this moment, he has been paid for his loyalty.
That’s why I stood on the emperor’s side. Isn’t it a fight with a small chance of winning from the start?
Wouldn’t there be no reason to be hostile to it if it gives you an advantage? Compromising in the face of reality is common.
“This is great information. the king of magic. His ability to put puzzles together is also excellent.”
“When there are as many pieces as this, it’s definitely a problem to think about.”
An organization named ＜Eclipse＞.
Two families of disrespectful origins.
Ulla had no choice but to belong to both ＜Tenebris＞ and ＜Eclipse＞.
Even the guy who should have jumped right in if it was related to Ulla.
“By the way, were you keeping it a secret even from your daughter? He said he was going to die because he had a lot to think about.”
“It’s a matter of course. You can’t substitute the affection of family relationships for your mission.”
“My daughter was carrying all the irrationality by herself, fearing that it would harm her family. What would you do if you were to die?”
Ula was really exposed to all sorts of dangers. It wasn’t a great status like me, and it didn’t have the strength and power to endure those things.
If Alexios hadn’t been there, Ulra would have been a corpse right away.
“What can I do if I die because my abilities are not enough?”
“It’s a really harmonious family relationship.”
Well, since I was born disrespectful, it’s like the things that were assassins before.
From ancient times, those who make a living killing people are good at killing their emotions.
In fact, Discre said that there was no one in the Punisher family who could properly express emotions except for Lucia and himself.
Like Lucia, Ula belonged to a peculiar class, but there was a high probability that everyone in the family was like that.
“But if you knew I was a spy, you should have kept it in your heart. Why did you reveal that? Thanks to you, more blood will flow than expected.”
“Instead, if I hadn’t disclosed it, it would have been a one-sided massacre. Well, less blood would have flowed.”
As long as information is leaking from within, it will not be a normal fight.
Are you still lagging behind in terms of troops, but even losing the advantage in information?
Then there is no victory.
“I guess you were the one who instigated me to kill.”
“Yes.”
“And if the instigated nobles kill me, they use that fact against me to bring in Spellage as well?”
“It’s true that the anti-emperor faction killed you, so there’s nothing wrong with that.”
“Do you usually do this?”
If it becomes an all-out war, the anti-emperor faction has no chance of winning. However, all possible means of mobilization were blocked at the source, and conversely, they tried to isolate them socially.
“If you want to shed less blood in war, you shouldn’t choose the means.”
“You are not wrong.”
Since it is a war, not a 1:1 game, there is nothing to be offended by.
The number of lives at stake is different.
“By the way, wouldn’t blood flow less because of the light? What if my persuasion works?”
“Oh, it could be. If there are more people who are hesitant to draw their swords after listening to you. But that is only a matter of time after all. His Majesty has no intention of letting those who do not swear allegiance live.”
“There are a lot of things that a nobleman who doesn’t even hold power properly wants.”
“That means absolute monarchy.”
Even in the empire, there are nobles who govern each territory. But they don’t have titles. All I have is the title of nobility.
It is a measure to prevent dispersal of power more than is necessary.
The fact that the exact class is divided means that the power that can be held in hand will inevitably increase.
“I guess I’d better get you out of here.”
“It wasn’t ‘just in case’, but wasn’t that what you meant from the beginning? Assassins like those normal people. Aren’t they the troops you raised?”
“I can’t say no. But raising it is a joke. I didn’t teach them any skills other than just mindset.”
“I thought I had built a good relationship with my children.”
“Is there a connection between politics and politics? No, rather, it is a law that is easy to misunderstand because affection is woven into it.”
[Space Barrier Lv. 3]
[remaining count 1/2]
Recent Lv. The [Space Barrier] that became 3 has a save function.
Literally, you can open up to two [Space Barriers] in a row. Of course, the cooldown time remains the same, so if you use both chances, you have to wait another 2 minutes.
I’ve been thinking about it for a long time, but unlike [Ruler of Mana], the structure of [Space Barrier] is quite friendly.
I never hit the back of the head, and I don’t remember losing anything by strengthening it.
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Kwajik!
As soon as the conversation ends, the opened [Space Barrier] cracks.
from behind Even though it must have been in front of my eyes, a surprise attack came from behind.
And, of course, I couldn’t see the foreshadowing of the attack.
There was no feeling of déjà vu.
I just laid it out in advance because I thought it would attack at this point.
However, as soon as I opened the [Space Barrier], I was attacked.
“You have an impatient personality.”
“To stop this… … . After all, the children of monsters are monsters, right?”
I am saying this knowing that I am Salem’s biological child. Well, in fact, there must have been a lot of people who noticed.
He just didn’t want to provoke Salem by mentioning it.
“… … I’ve been hearing that a lot lately.”
But as soon as he dies, it’s like this.
“Isn’t it a little funny to say something in front of an obvious trick?”
If you knew I was a child of Salem, I should have prepared for that.
advanced magic
[Barrier of Clarity]
While gaining time with [Space Barrier], immediately use omnidirectional defense magic.
I didn’t want to waste mana in a situation where [Great Step] was unfolding, but I couldn’t help it if I couldn’t confirm the precursor of the attack.
[The Ruler of Mana Lv. 4]
[71/100 until SSR grade magic is confirmed]
[The ruler of mana] developed in a real battle after a long time. In a fast-paced duel rather than a simple firefight like now, the efficiency of the fast-paced [Mana Ruler] is high.
[Dig], which is equivalent to beginner magic, was completed at a speed that even the present me could not keep up with.
At this point, I’m sick of it, but the current situation is rather good.
“after.”
The banquet hall we’ve been to so far is on the second floor. It was probably intended to prevent the hasty use of wide-area magic.
But in the current situation, it is rather good. Just drill a hole right under me and go downstairs.
A temporary departure from the battlefield.
The cover has been exposed, but Stolas will prioritize killing me over killing the nobles here.
It’s worth it to me.
Even if you miss the prey in front of you, you will want to take my throat.
[Space Barrier Lv. 3]
[remaining count 0/2]
[Cooldown 1 minute 42 seconds]
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Kwajik!
Again, it was almost instinctive. It was a situation of running away through a straight line, but I rather felt a sense of deja vu there.
It’s only natural to keep an eye on the hole I’m falling into. If an attack comes, it will come from there.
So, I abandoned that prejudice.
In the first place, Stolas’ first attack flew from behind me. If so, it sounds like it could be this time too.
Sure enough, this time too, the [Space Barrier] cracked and shattered at the same time as it deployed.
The same is true of [Clearance Barrier], a high-level magic that was spread together.
In the immediate succession, pieces that glowed in blue were scattered.
“The power is not normal… … .”
The image of Stolas was reflected between the scattered fragments. His figure is reflected in every piece.
But I still couldn’t guess where he was.
Goosebumps run down your spine.
“It’s almost depressing.”
I know how terrifying it is to be an invisible threat.
But a guy named Stolas went too far.
I’ve already used [Space Barrier] twice and [Clearance Barrier] to block three fatal attacks.
Despite blocking somehow, I can’t figure out the opponent’s attack method.
is it magic? is it a sword? If you look at the attack coming from a long distance, it could be a weapon such as a dagger, firearm, or bow.
intermediate magic
[stalagmite]
Randomly creates a rock spear from the walls, floor, and ceiling.
If you don’t know the opponent’s position, you can encroach on the space itself.
In fact, the connection between [Mirage Fog] and [Chain Lightning] had been reached.
“With just this much magic… … .”
“Wouldn’t that be ‘only’?”
It is an opponent who can instantly tear up high-level defense magic.
Of course, it would be hard to hurt them with intermediate-level magic.
However, the [stalagmite] I developed was different.
kang!
With the sound of metal clashing, Stolas’ figure is revealed.
“what?!”
The weapon he was holding was a surprisingly short pike.
I’m fed up with guys who use spears as weapons. Even though it is the most common weapon, isn’t it not a match for the users like all of them.
“Unfortunately, this magic was created by the most passionate researcher in the world.”
Alchemy magic created by End Lord.
Earth attribute magic can be applied anywhere, and it is also good to catch opponents off guard.
[Stallagmite] is made of a metal that is harder than steel, not just a rock, thanks to Endlord’s magic.
Thanks to that, I blocked Stolas’s attack. I was able to determine his location and the means of attack.
It’s good value for money with one magic.
“Caught.”
Stolas tried to approach while destroying the [stalagmite] that I had deployed, so now that it was blocked, I had no choice but to float in the air.
intermediate magic
[Gust Piercing]
Of course, there are places to put strength. Even the [stalagmite] that I had deployed would make it easier for him to step on.
But don’t overlook it.
Rather than shooting him down with high-powered magic, he attacks him like a barrage of medium-level magic.
If it was this, wouldn’t it be able to inflict at least one wound even if it couldn’t be done?
“You’re annoying.”
flutter!
Unfortunately, my attack didn’t even touch Stolas.
Stolas spread his wings in an instant and bent his body in the air.
Come to think of it, this bastard was Ulla’s parents, an owl beast.
“Bite it!”
But you can’t miss this opportunity. With the [Great Step] that I had prepared in advance, I attack Stolas.
[Great Step] is also being exposed to the barrage I created, but it’s important to take away the mobility of Stolas, who has now revealed himself.
“Ugh?!”
In the middle of a short workshop if it was that short and a long workshop if it was long.
Finally, the [Great Step] bit into Stolas’s ankle and sagged.
“Chit!”
Attack [Great Step] with the dagger held by Stolas.
It’s a simple threat.
But I have no choice but to bite.
In this situation, [The Great Step] cannot be lost.
Because the battle isn’t over yet.
Stolas suffered an ankle injury. If it was another opponent, it would have been a delightful achievement, but it was not so against a guy with wings.
“Thanks to you, I’m unexpectedly losing a lot of cards today.”
I never act rashly when executing a plan.
There was no way he wouldn’t prepare anything to sneak into the middle of enemy lines.
I was confident The confidence that I would be able to get my body out safely under any circumstances.
“by the way. When I make a plan, I basically prepare more than three means.”
The first was my individual skills, and the second was this.
“Do your guardian duty. A warrior of the dragon child.”
The red fangs thrown to the ground took shape as if sucking up nutrients from the earth.
What appeared like that was a strong guardian wearing red armor.
It’s a dragon bottle that Tia made by biting off my finger.
“… … .”
The completed mercenary soldier glared at Stolas with shining eyes.
They said it was a special order made just for me, so you can expect it.
Didn’t the existing mass-produced type have the same ability as the SSR grade?
“What comes out without a break? Was it a magician, not a wizard?”
Stolas frowned at the dragon soldier. You must have noticed that he was an opponent that could not be ignored.
He broke the tense atmosphere and pointed the tip of his spear toward the floor.
More than this must be his intention not to pursue me.
“This time, my lack of preparation. I will admit defeat, King of Darkness.”
“I would appreciate it if you at least surrender while acknowledging it.”
“No way. Running away is more my specialty than yours. It’s okay if you follow me if you’re confident.”
“Well, I wasn’t expecting either.”
Chasing after an assassin?
that’s crazy Their strength is not all physical skills.
Psychological warfare that penetrates the gaps in consciousness including traps. Including all of that is an assassin’s skill.
“Ah, I want to ask you something like this. You said three means, what is the other one?”
“Oh, is that?”
Stolas, who showed his back without hesitation even against me, turned his head as if he had remembered it. The eyes of a nonchalant bird of prey looked directly at us.
And it was the moment he was about to answer his question.
“Oz? Are you here? That, I was dressed appropriately because I was suddenly called and came in a hurry, right? So don’t look at me weird… … .”
They said that the tiger would come if I said it, but it seemed like the timing was right.
“uh… … ?”
But for some reason, unlike usual, Tia appeared wearing a sky-blue dress.
Tia looked around for a moment, then her complexion turned red and then gradually turned pale.
It was a part that made it easy to see how the judgment of the situation was being made inside her.
“Uh… … .”
At that pitiful sight, I was silent and Tia’s pale face gradually began to turn into anger.
“… … Now I see, he was crazy.”
Stolas disappeared without leaving a single word.
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…I pity Tia. I wouldnt even blink this time if she hit Oz right at this moment…