Episode 301. I myself
I can be a good enough opponent.
No, even after beating it enough, it still remains.
The moment he gripped his father’s sword, Trier’s confidence soared.
No matter how much it was, I didn’t dare to deal with travelers alone.
Even so, even so…
“Even though it looks like a sword, it doesn’t show the strength of your father.”
“Shut up!!!”
It couldn’t be helped that this side was pushed for a long time.
Every time the traveler spat out words in a leisurely manner, veins formed on Trier’s face.
Even though he was driving with Fellain and receiving magic support from Ainz, it was still not enough to keep up with the traveler’s speed.
‘When we dealt with the Traveler in the Battle of the Islands, we were definitely pushing!’
On that day, although the situation was reversed when the traveler took out Durandal, it was clearly overwhelming the traveler until then.
But unlike back then, why can’t we be opponents now?
Why am I being pushed back even though I held this sword that seemed to fill me with confidence just by holding it?
Maybe it’s because Einz, not Erika, came to apply as a barrier magician.
Of course, Einz’s barrier was great, but since he was better at burning or smashing things, it was true that he felt regretful compared to Erica’s barrier.
Or is it because Fellain is here instead of the captain of the imperial guard and the heart locker?
‘Damn it. The power is too low.’
Probably all of them were the cause.
In addition to the weakening of magic support, it would be even more strange not to be pushed back as one person in the first line was not enough.
It was comforting to know that even a fatal wound could be quickly healed because Iris was with her, but it didn’t seem like it would be of much help in the battle itself with the devil, whose head would be blown off in the blink of an eye.
Usually, the correct answer here is ‘retreat’.
If Trienna Fellain collapses, even the magicians hiding behind and supporting them will be annihilated.
But she didn’t have the option of retreating now.
If we fall out, there’s no other reserve unit to tie up the travelers.
The Traveler will faithfully pay the price for our escape.
Castle will collapse, houses will burn, thousands will die.
I couldn’t let him do that.
‘There is no support beyond this.’
I couldn’t whine to headquarters for more support.
Because this alone was enough to attract top-notch manpower.
Schlus, Hut Locker, Head Professor Ludwig, and even Erica all had work to do in their respective positions.
Besides that…
“Kiyaaagh!”
“No, what is this guy! He’s trying to bite your arm off!”
“Kaeng?!”
Seeing Fellain fighting as a slayer saint, even the latter of Let’s Retreat couldn’t come out of his mouth.
Feline’s body was bruised all over as she was kicked by the traveler’s foot and bounced this way.
She got up on her feet right away, but her ankles and shoulders were already fractured, which she could see.
It was because they were fighting in pairs, but they were overdoing it as if they were fighting alone.
I didn’t know how to let go of the blows, so there was no way my body would be healthy.
She let out a rough breath and tried to run again, but Trier restrained her by squeezing the swollen shoulder of her fellaine.
“Ugh…”
“Come back after getting treatment. I’ll be holding on alone.”
“If you do, the location of the saintess will be discovered. Besides, I don’t think Mr. Trier can survive alone.”
“Haa…”
Stubbornness was not normal stubbornness.
It seemed that he resembled someone.
Trie sighed and took a step away from Fellain, preparing to attack again.
‘Was it originally this strong…’
It was difficult.
It was very difficult.
The existence of Mine felt like an infinitely high wall.
Even if you were to use the ‘it’ that Schluss gave you, you had to approach it first, but that was not an easy task.
‘Should I change my strategy?’
I wondered if it was time to change my goal.
Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to fight with the goal of delaying time rather than defeating the traveler?
To hold on as much as possible until Schluss arrives…
‘Don’t think I’m weak, please.’
Trier immediately shook her head and opened her eyes again.
I didn’t know if Schluss would come back or not.
There’s nothing more stupid than fighting while waiting for someone who isn’t here.
We must see the end here.
“Mr. Trier, we don’t seem to get along very well.”
“I agree. I rather got along better with that bastard Heart Locker.”
“Still, I believe in you. I’ve never formally learned swordsmanship in my entire life, but I pride myself on being good at tactics. Even at the cost of my body, preserving your power without getting hurt is the way to victory, and as a tactician, The senses are speaking.”
“What kind of feeling is that…”
What does this mean?
Even if the two of you share your wounds, it would be much better if you continued fighting as a pair.
If Fellain falls into a state of incapacity and I am left alone, it will be the end.
No matter how much damage I would have suffered, thanks to Fellain taking all the damage for me, even if I was in good shape, there was no chance of winning in a one-on-one match.
“You’re boring.”
“·······?!”
Just as the traveler spoke angrily, his model broke through the speed of sound and flew in.
Fellain and Triae took a defensive posture to prepare for the attack, but-
“Huh?”
“No way?!”
I realized it at the same time as the traveler passed by at high speed.
He was aiming for something else.
“Have you been discovered!”
The location of the mage was specified.
Recognizing this, Trier and Fellain hurriedly pursued the traveler.
Until now, the fact that Fellain was able to endure without collapsing was largely thanks to the second-class mage, Einz.
It was possible to respond to the movements of the demons, which would be difficult to catch up even if two people clung to them, thanks to the barrier cutting the flow midway through.
Of course, I only remembered the reason later.
I can’t let my friend die.
Einz always thought of him as someone he didn’t like, but he felt very empty if he disappeared.
That was all.
“Caught.”
“Huh?!”
Shards of stone were scattered here and there, and walls collapsed.
Einz collided with the woman with the long sword and collapsed.
It was a situation that was expected from the beginning.
That’s why he uses barrier magic against Mine, but in the end, he couldn’t help but find out where he was.
Of course, there was a way to leave before this situation came.
Leave my comrades fighting and go to a safe place by myself…
‘Can I go? sh*t.’
I could never do that.
Until you run out of mana.
Until your limbs stop moving.
As long as my comrades remained, I could never escape alone.
However, apart from that attitude, Einz’s body facing Majin didn’t listen at all.
He had lost all his mana and was exhausted.
He also brought his dagger, but his trembling hands couldn’t even hold the dagger properly.
There was nothing left to resist.
A nosebleed trickled down Einz’s throat.
‘Am I going to die like this…? Uh?’
The moment Einz closed her eyes tightly, he felt a soft hand wrapped around her body.
When I opened my eyes in surprise, the traveler with the sword raised also had a puzzled look on his face.
“Relax your body.”
“·······!”
A tickling voice flowed into my ears.
This voice. And the red hair peeking out at the end of the field of vision.
It was definitely Crow Jean.
As soon as I realized that, the new model of Einz and Jin disappeared from the spot almost at the same time.
“Heuk!”
The sword of the late traveler only cut through the air.
I allowed the mage to escape, but it was okay.
Looks like he’s already wasted all his mana.
The traveler thought so inwardly.
“Then slowly.”
With a roar, one wall was completely destroyed and two shadows flew in.
The traveler had a smile on his lips as he took a counterattack posture.
The second line has completely collapsed.
If that’s the case, it wouldn’t be much of a chore to collapse the first line.
“It’s over.”
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“We have to go, Iris! Let go of this!”
“Einz. Listen to me.”
A dark room with no windows.
Einz, barely standing on his trembling legs, crawled toward the door.
No matter how exhausted he was, Einz’s strength was enough to shake off Iris’ arm.
“Hey. Genius wizard. Do you know how many magic stones I spent to get you out?”
“What?”
“Teleportation Spell Number 3. You used up 50 million Tyrion worth of magic stones in your retreat. I can’t do more than this.”
“Who asked me to take it out?”
“Even if you save me, damn it…”
Jin clicked her tongue and threw her down on the bed.
She gave support even at her own expense, but the only thing that came back was resentment.
“If you have a magic stone, give it to me quickly. I need magic.”
“It’s all gone! I’ve collected all the magic stones around here, so I won’t be able to find more.”
“That’s right, Einz. I’ve done enough. Now, get treated and rest.”
“I’m not hurt, but what… Ah.”
Fluffy.
The vision blurred, and then the ground approached and struck Einz on the head.
At last, Einz was carried to the bed after being grabbed by Iris who came running in surprise.
“The mana supply is overloaded. If not treated, it could die from hypoxia.”
“Jegiraal… I have to go… I have to go…
Even with the support of the wizard, I could only endure, so what would happen if I fell out?
Feline and Trier’s future seemed to be in sight, so Einz tried his best to run away at once.
Contrary to her will, however, Einz gradually fell asleep as her vision narrowed.
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“Kurerureuuu…”
“I’m resting.”
Foam erupted from Feline’s mouth, and heavy breathing was heard.
She was in very bad condition, but she was still alive.
Since she had been fighting all along with her whole body fractured, it wasn’t strange when she became like this.
Her eyes were still burning with fighting spirit, but her body reached its limit.
Trier stopped glancing behind her until she saw that Fellain was no longer trying to get up.
The confrontation with the traveler was still ongoing.
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Of course, to make sure her bastard couldn’t approach the fallen Fellain, Trier held her sword high and was on her nerves.
“When did you say you wanted to become a swordsman? Was it all a bluff to pass the time? Disappointed, disciple.”
“Shut up…”
At the place where the quivering sword point was headed, a traveler was talking while carrying a sword on his shoulder.
Even though it looks like there are a lot of gaps on the outside, because of the overwhelming difference in body specs, I couldn’t even touch that man’s skin even once.
I was like that even when Feline and Einz were together, but now that I’m alone, it’s impossible.
‘Die.’
The fear of death creeps over me.
As the death he believed he was not afraid of approached, cold sweat ran down Trier’s forehead.
I was afraid.
She was afraid that she might never see Schluse again.
I couldn’t be bothered like this because I had someone important to me.
In the past, even the fear of death was enjoyed as a thrill.
“I thought I would be able to face Gawain once again, so I was looking forward to it… But, let alone surpassing Gawain, I can’t even come close to him. The swordsmanship I imitated is nothing more, nothing less.”
“·······.”
Imitated swordsmanship.
I was so annoyed at those words that I tried to shout something, but my breath stopped.
She might be right.
It was a posture that came naturally as soon as he held the sword, but that was definitely not Trier’s.
I was captured by the Day of Judgment and coveted other people’s things as if they were my own.
So I have no choice but to get sick.
‘Huh?’
Trie’s eyes widened.
I only realized it when I stood in front of the threshold of death.
There was one thing I realized by being afraid of death itself.
She felt so foolish about herself.
“Puhuhhh…”
Suddenly, Trier burst into laughter.
The traveler tilted his head slightly, wondering if he had suddenly lost his mind.
“Swordsmanship imitated… That’s right. I wasn’t my father.”
I am not Gawain.
The size of his hands and his physique are all different from his father.
I am just me.
I just realized that obvious thing.
Just because you held someone else’s sword, you couldn’t imitate someone else’s swordsmanship.
“Whoa…”
Trie’s attitude was changing before she knew it.
It wasn’t what the traveler taught me, nor what Gawain taught me.
It was a new attitude that even the tree itself had never taken before.
It was a posture that he made according to his mind according to the flow of his inner magic, just as his body told him to do.
‘Dangerous!’
It is dangerous to give it more time than this.
The traveler was beaten with a sense of crisis that he would not be able to leave it alone until his posture was perfected.
At some point, the composure disappeared from his expression.
Tree is no longer the old tree.
She could tell just by looking in her eyes.
They didn’t have eyes full of will to defeat the traveler.
It was the kind of eyes that seemed to be staring somewhere beyond the traveler.
Faang······!
The traveler’s foot spurred the ground and surged towards the tree.
The 2nd and 1st lines all collapsed and there was only one person left in the tree, but for some reason the traveler was more nervous and anxious than ever.
A clear tone resonated as swords collided with each other.
Immediately after the collision, the traveler fell backwards as he was surprised by the tree that burrowed right into his arms.
It was a very different look from Trie, who was moving defensively throughout and only aiming for counters.
At first glance, it was just a reckless charge, like Fellain’s.
‘Is it fast?!’
Of course, I didn’t just rush in to miss the timing.
Overwhelmed by the thoroughly calculated movements, the traveler even had the illusion that Trier’s movements were faster than his own.
Even if I knew that it couldn’t be like that due to the nature of the human body, I couldn’t stop such an illusion.
It was like reading the future.
Is this possible even in the offensive, not defensive?
Even the moment the tip of the sword lightly brushes the cheek, every moment was a series of surprises for the traveler.
Shortly after that, the traveler’s longsword broke with a dull sound and flew away.
It lasted a long time for a ready-made sword obtained from a rural arms dealer.
“Haa······ Haa······ Ha······.”
“I’ll admit it.”
Red blood flowed from the broken blade.
Trie’s arm, which had finally succeeded in digging into the traveler’s arms, was pointed at the traveler’s abdomen.
“I have reached the realm of the swordsman. As a human, I have surpassed the devil.”
However, the sword was not held in Trier’s right arm.
Only the severed cross section remained on her right wrist, which was stretched out as if screaming toward her abdomen, and red blood spurted endlessly.
The wrist holding the barfe was rolling on the ground from afar.
‘I almost died. I almost died from an innocent human…’
It is a virtual defeat.
The traveler muttered inwardly.
Tree jumped over a wall that even Gawain could not overcome.
Without anyone’s help, he alone, with his own swordsmanship, overpowered the devil’s swordsmanship with a human body.
However, it was only slightly, slightly insufficient to overcome the differences in the human body.
It was the moment when the traveler gritted his teeth at the bitterness of having to kill the sword god he had recognized for the first time.
“Who rate who?”
“Huh?”
There was something in Trier’s left hand.
A short, thick iron cylinder.
The wooden handle underneath it…
It was an object whose identity could not be inferred at all.
Trie’s index finger moved, and a terrifying sound leaked from the inside.
Quang!
Then a light flashed along with an explosion.
The last thing the traveler saw were small iron orbs shooting at his eyes.
“Quaaa!!!”
As if thrown backwards, the fallen traveler covered his face with his hands.
I couldn’t see ahead.
His face, which he groped and touched, was covered in blood.
Apart from the eyes, there was no intact corner, such as a nose, mouth, or ears.
It was the very next moment that I noticed that the entire skin on my face had been ripped off.
Trie’s voice was muffled.
“With what qualifications do you admit it? I will rise to the position of swordsman myself. Do you understand?”
“Ah…”
The death-death echoed.
And then, suddenly.
The traveler’s throat was decapitated by a blade that came from unknown sources.
“Ahhhhh…”
Looking at the teacher’s neck as it rolled away, the disciple let out a breath as if exhausted and lay flat on his back.
I have to go to help someone I love.
My body didn’t move as I thought.