Episode 19
If you wish, there is nothing that cannot imitate tweezers.
I already know that talking is better for drawing the guy off guard.
“Miletus, the spirit of darkness.”
“… … .”
His expression hardened for an instant.
I did, but I never really expected that name to come out of my mouth.
(Spirit? That one? … Are you kidding?)
Even Emily, the devil, couldn’t hide her surprise as if she couldn’t believe it.
Because it is not generally known.
“The Spirit… … It is said that properties are determined by the environment in which they occur.”
Attributes that often represent basic elements such as fire, water, and wind, as well as things such as iron and wood.
Even rarer light spirits belong to it.
A spirit possesses at least one of the attributes of all beings.
“But there is one blind spot. If there is also a light spirit, the opposite… … Could there be a dark spirit?”
Currently, the academy related to spiritism dictates that such a thing cannot exist.
because it has never been observed.
An attribute that even the highest level spirit kings deny its existence.
that’s the dark
“But it is contradictory. Spirits represent the attributes of all things in the world. If so, just as mana turns into magic, there must theoretically be a corresponding attribute.”
It is said that there were scholars who doubted and claimed the fact. But I couldn’t prove it.
Still I know
“Because what’s in front of me is the spirit of darkness.”
The only dark elemental spirit.
That is the identity of the monster that is wearing the assistant professor’s shell.
“Cheukkkukkkuk… … Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!”
The dark spirit that had been hardened burst into laughter.
Instead of simply borrowing the assistant professor’s vocal cords to make a sound, it seemed that another voice was heard from inside the body.
“That’s right! human! No, Xi’an! I never imagined that there would be someone in this world who was certain of my existence!”
You seem genuinely happy.
I sincerely rejoice as if I received an unexpected gift.
“Ah, what is this? I just said it, but I really feel like giving it a prize.”
“Is that just what you said?”
“I am sincere now. I can’t believe that the person who speaks of my existence is not even a spirit sage, but a black mage.”
I bet that would be great.
On my side, I feel like my stomach is burning.
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If he had a timid personality, he might have stretched out due to stress right away.
‘I really thought that monster would come out.’
The reason why I guessed the existence of the Dark Spirit is, of course, that guy is also a guy who openly appears in the game.
… … As the boss of the main story.
That guy is a monster that can be said to be the boss that needs to be defeated in Chapter 6.
A monster like an ordeal that blocks the way forward by the time the growth of the player character and colleagues is completed to some extent beyond the middle of the story.
‘However, the spirit of darkness has appeared outside of the main story… … .’
That’s Celidia’s route.
That monster, who was roaming around the academy under the guise of assistant professor Tennil, tried to interfere with her on the Celidia route.
According to her original fate, Celidia falls for the twist of that monster and suffers.
And when she runs out of control, the main character’s role is to save her.
‘But this time I didn’t even have a chance to intervene, so I shook my head.’
When he talked to me a few days ago, I had a hard time keeping my inner composure.
At that point, it wasn’t the best to be unmasked.
The main boss of Chapter 6 means that at this point, no matter what you do, you can’t defeat it.
It’s fate and it’s nabal.
‘The level difference is too great!’
The Dark Spirit’s level at the time of the game is 63.
Considering that it was also a boss, its status was staggering.
As for the difference, if he blows on me, I will become dust now.
‘Though I won’t be able to use that power here.’
What occupies that assistant professor’s body is like an alter ego.
The only thing that can be used is the ability that dwells in his body.
“It’s a prize. draft. My dealings with you will be limited to the abilities of this body.”
“… … That’s good.”
Even if you don’t say that, he can’t reveal himself.
The current situation is like a side leg for that guy.
If, on a whim, he showed up here and messed around, the plan he was plotting would go awry.
“In addition, there is no need to worry about the safety of this body.”
“… … Is it a corpse too?”
“I picked it up. It looked like an accident.”
Literally, it giggles, laughs, and boasts as if the dignity of living things doesn’t matter.
“Or I can look after you even if you run away.”
“That would be difficult. The one you touched is one of my few friends.”
I shifted my gaze from him to Celidia.
Currently, she is trapped and captured by the energy emitted by the spirit of darkness.
It interferes more blatantly than the story at the time of the game.
“And I will give you a word of advice.”
“Hoo? try.”
“If you touch Celidia now, you won’t be able to achieve your goal.”
Once I tried the advice.
The reason why he waited for an opportunity to interfere with Celidia.
“If I run her out of control now, a new dark spirit won’t be born.”
“You are a strange person… … . Did you understand that far?”
“Originally, a genius is a bit extraordinary.”
The reason why the dark spirit wandered around Celidia.
It was because he was curious about the existence of the heterogeneous Celidia, a chimera of spirits.
“You must have thought that by stimulating and altering Celdia’s spirit elements, they would be reassembled into the attributes you desire, right?”
“That is correct. Originally, you should have personally interfered and refined it.”
“Looks like I got in the way.”
“I was surprised there. I never thought it would help in such a short period of time.”
In the original game, the spirit of darkness interferes with Celidia and teaches her despair.
Its purpose was to dye it with negative thoughts and make it go wild, and use that influence to create a new spirit.
“Then get your hands off it. Even if you touch it in that state, you won’t get the results you want.”
“Ah, I know that.”
Of course, there is no such thing as a villain that can be stopped with just advice.
“By the way, Xian? Isn’t it shameless for you humans to give such advice?”
“… … what?”
“Aren’t you willing to experiment even though you know it will fail?”
malice.
Malice that ignores success or failure and focuses only on individual interest.
“You don’t think that doing evil is a human prerogative, right?”
“… … yes.”
Where is the villain who can stop negotiating with words?
I firmly gripped the dagger I was holding.
“Then I’ll beat you up and kick you out and take him with you.”
It’s not an unexpected situation.
The current confrontation situation is similar to the boss fight in Chapter 1 of the Celidia route.
Another thing is timing.
And unlike the game, I understand all of the guy’s true identity.
‘My side was already preparing.’
From the point of interfering with Celidia’s route, the situation of the confrontation with the dark spirit was assumed in my head.
Rather, it was judged that the possibility of not fighting was small.
‘You are the one who loses face. The spirit of darkness.’
I’ll properly teach you how much a rotten water that knows how to attack can hit you.
“good. Let’s play, human.”
The boy smiled and snapped his fingers.
Then, two beast-like spirits were summoned from the air and growled at me.
“Is it originally the spirit of assistant professor Tennil?”
“I didn’t listen, so I had a hard time refining it.”
An intermediate level spirit of fire and lightning.
However, something like a black mist was wrapped around his body.
It’s like a leash that controls you.
Like the contractor, it was encroached on and only a shell remained.
“Then let’s play. draft.”
With a malicious laugh, the two mid-level spirits that were engulfed first rush towards me.
I also summon Emily, and at the same time, I immediately raise my demonic energy and activate black magic.
– Bone Edge.
A skeletal blade rises from the ground and blocks the rush of the two spirits.
It’s not just a physical barrier.
Since the particles of the skeleton itself are overlaid with demonic energy, effective stopping power can be expected even against spirits.
At the same time, Emily, summoned from the air, stretches out her hand and casts black magic.
– Curse flare.
The black magic of the flame system of the 3rd circle unfolds.
Black flame pours down, engulfs the two spirits, and the flames cling to them.
‘As expected, Emily, who is a demon with magic, is stronger than me.’
The damage of black magic is less destructive than common magic of the same level.
However, the advantage of black magic is an additional effect that common magic does not have.
Curse flare has a curse-type effect, so if it hits, it causes continuous fire-attribute damage and magic-attribute resistance reduction.
“Especially black magic is very advantageous against spirits.”
Equivalent to common magic.
Compatibility with spirits is superior.
Conversely, divine power is a weakness.
That is the basic compatibility relationship of black magic.
“The result was obvious at the point of ignoring the compatibility!”
As the two spirits were suffering from the effects of black magic, I cast an additional spell.
“… … I will set you free.”
At the point of being encroached on, those two lost their essence as spirits.
If you destroy it, you’ll never find your form again.
“Smash country.”
– Black flame.
2 circle fire type attack magic.
When I fired black fireballs continuously, they hit them as they were.
The black flame that was hit and dug in expands as it is and explodes.
The two spirits shattered and scattered as if they were about to explode.
“Hoo? then… … .”
The dark spirit tried to summon another spirit again.
“late.”
I rushed as if leaping and approached him right in front of me.
Stab it with a dagger, and at the same time strike the tip with your fist to inject and release demonic energy.
Fain!
A bursting sound resounded as if gunpowder had been exploded at close range, and the spirit of darkness flew backwards and tumbled.
“Keugh… … . that’s too much Even if it is a corpse, do you stab and beat it without hesitation?”
“I should have not emphasized that it was a corpse!”
Even if I had to lie, it wouldn’t have worked.
He is said to be the boss of Chapter 6, but what I am actually dealing with is the corpse he controls.
In his lifetime, he must have had great abilities and was stronger than me.
“But can you handle it properly?”
It’s not about fighting with your own body.
It is nothing more than fighting by manipulating his body with gestures from a distance.
I don’t know if it’s a contest of strength, but in a battle where you have to react quickly, it’s definitely a disadvantage.
How much more so to fight while manipulating a corpse in front of a black magician.
Don’t be ridiculous.
“The odds were high from the beginning.”
I attacked the guy who staggered up without giving him a chance.
If it is knocked close and pushed away, it immediately casts magic and slams it.
– Bone Spear.
A skeletal spear emerged from the air and pierced him through, pinning him to the floor.
“If that body is damaged, it will be difficult to handle anymore.”
It’s the same logic as dealing with the undead normally.
It just needs to be thoroughly destroyed.
“You should have considered your opponent.”
It was still early and we were not the only ones who lacked preparation.
That guy, too, hasn’t had the time to show off his skills yet.
How many attacks did you unleash?
The assistant professor’s corpse couldn’t move anymore like a broken doll.
No more unpleasant voices. The guy’s foreign presence also disappeared.
It must have been severely damaged and disconnected.
‘The body won’t protrude.’
I’ll get the heat, but it’s a big risk to come out and play the game.
If you jump out now, the most important plan you’ve been plotting will go awry.
‘Well, that might not be too bad.’
From my point of view, it’s like one of the main story bosses is going down.
So it’s okay.
“oh? Did you win surprisingly easily?”
“… … It was prepared just in case.”
When it comes to enemies in the individual heroine strategy route, there is nothing that you cannot fight as long as you understand the pattern.
“The more important thing is that guy.”
The dark spirit was expelled once.
When the guy’s interference is gone, the black sphere disappears.
And what came out of it.
A large amount of spirit energy that is complexly emitted and rampant.
It is entangled to form the shape of a monster and reveals its appearance.
‘Is this the same as the game?’