Episode 78
You can do anything if you have the courage to do it yourself.
If you make a reckless decision on your own and jump in, it’s enough if you endure the consequences yourself.
But can we force that recklessness on others?
responsibility?
Is there any guarantee that it will be better than anything else?
These are kids who don’t even know the world.
When you’re not sure, when you’re afraid, you don’t have enough experience to know what to answer.
“You can fight.”
It was someone else who gave the answer.
“Celidia Milonil?!”
“We need to stop it from going out of the forest.”
“that’s right. It is our job to tie its feet so that it cannot go outside.”
“To Alpine? Are you back?”
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The eyes of the freshmen, including Elcia, are busy moving. It is to find another person who will accompany them.
“Where is Xian?”
“preparing. It needs some time.”
time?
Understanding that intention, Elcia’s expression hardened.
“Sian said that if you buy me a little time, we can take care of that monster here.”
And to buy that time, the two girls first found the rest of the freshmen and joined them.
“… … what are you doing?”
Celidia asks.
Noticing the atmosphere of the children who do not even hold weapons and do not feel the slightest sense of fighting spirit, it is as if they are arguing.
Then, as if asking Elcia why she didn’t say that, she looked away.
“Are you crazy?! Fighting something like that!”
someone shouted loudly.
“I said I would fight, but I never thought of a monster like that!”
“… … why?”
“That’s none of our business!”
Until now, Xi’an had provoked him to move, but this time, that alone would not be enough.
I am so afraid that I do not dare to fight.
Above all, it was common sense, so I couldn’t criticize it.
“You want to be a hero?! Fighting monsters like that is crazy.”
“huh. I’m here to do that crazy thing.”
Cellidia responded without hesitation to the cry that came from fear and common sense judgment.
It seems like what is it?
It’s like you’re talking nonsense now.
“what… … Called… … .”
“That’s what you entered.”
It seemed that he could not imitate the act of provoking and inciting like Xian. So, Celidia decided to come up with a different ‘theorem’.
“I entered school to do that crazy thing. I did not know?”
If only safe and sane classes are held, the academy doesn’t even drive students to such a place in the first place.
Of course, the current situation far exceeded the academy’s expectations.
“It’s just a little faster.”
It’s something that will have to be done someday, Celidia said.
“A talented person who can stand up to evil… … You promised to become a hero and entered the school.”
Alpine seemed to understand what I meant and agreed.
Imperial Academy.
If you graduate, no one will doubt your talent, and some of them will be named among the ranks of heroes in the future.
That’s why the academy expects freshmen.
“… … Are you saying you can beat that?”
“I can’t win.”
“I’m sorry, but it’s difficult.”
Indeed, the two shook their heads as if in pity.
“But Xian said it could be done if given time.”
“I just believed in those words… … .”
“It’s only because of his words that we can talk like this here.”
Talent expected from the academy.
It is none other than the boy who took the initiative in demonstrating the purpose and expectation.
“So trust me.”
And since Xian said there was a chance, we just fight.
“What about you?”
Celidia’s gaze asked.
The children are hesitant and unable to speak.
Even though they fought until now, did it come from their own will? Can you say that it met the significance of the Imperial Academy?
He fought furiously at Xian’s provocation, and even now, when he witnesses the existence of an unexpected monster, he just screams in fear.
“… … .”
What could they say?
“me… … Can I tell you too?”
Elcia, who was also hesitant, opened her mouth.
“According to the information Xian obtained, if that monster goes out of the forest, it might be difficult for even the professors to deal with it.”
Above all, there is a village about half a day away in the direction the monster is trying to get out.
I didn’t even have to tell you what that meant.
“You have to fight. Didn’t we take an oath on the day we entered the academy for that?”
“Ha, but… … .”
“I know it’s dangerous. It is a battle that has not yet reached our level.”
however.
“Like he said, we just need to buy time. Above all, if you delay it until the barrier disappears, the professors might support you.”
Of course, it was difficult to convince with just theories. That’s why Elcia decided to add a little weaker words.
“If we defeat him by ourselves, then on the other hand, can’t we say something to Xi’an, who will come later?”
theory and agitation. I couldn’t say it was very comfortable to plant because it seemed to imitate Xian.
Is that effective too?
“Hasn’t he forgotten how he treats us as cowards?”
Above all, it is an excuse.
I was scared for a moment and hesitated for a common sense reason, so now I’m embarrassed to say anything else.
I have no choice but to add that first.
“Then the policy has been decided.”
Fix your weapon.
Drink the potion and catch your breath.
“We catch that monster.”
There were no other opinions.
* * *
“Act according to the guidelines for subjugation of large monsters!”
Following Elsia’s instructions, the new students line up according to the textbooks they learned in advance.
Unfortunately, no experience.
However, if it is the theory learned in class, I know it.
Prepare your posture thoroughly according to the standard.
“It’s big and heavy! The target is wide, so you don’t have to worry about not hitting it!”
As the main axis of attack, they put forward those who can use magic and spirit magic as well as the means to burn that gigantic body.
On the other hand, those skilled in swordsmanship or martial arts escort such attackers and protect them from being disturbed or attacked.
After forming a position based on the rule of thumb when defeating large monsters, the students attacked the monster.
“Burn it first! We don’t have to wait for him to recognize us first!”
The chief casts a spell.
Fire Lance.
Originally, he used martial arts more than magic, but now magic is more helpful.
Using the spear of flame she fired first as a signal, the other students also fired artillery fire.
A fireball or pillar of flame rises and pours toward the bloodstream.
Quagga Gaga River!
Upon impact, an explosive sound is heard and faint embers scatter.
“The effect… … Is there?”
He squinted his eyes and muttered faintly.
You can see the stems burnt by the fire attack or the sight of falling ashes.
Somehow it seems to be writhing in pain.
It’s not like it didn’t do any damage at all.
“Keep shooting!”
Mana margin is not taken into consideration.
He collected the potions he possessed and poured them out sparingly on the students who were using artillery fire.
Fortunately, the monster couldn’t ignore the students’ coming.
As the shelling continued twice, the monster’s movements changed.
“Are they recognizing us now?”
like turning your head.
Empty pupils that look like eye sockets face the students, and red stems shoot out like sharp spears from the inside.
Students in the Aura class directly wield swords and spears to knock them out or help them avoid them.
The chief also directly grabs the motive of the slow-footed magic class by the scruff of the neck and escapes as if snatching it, giving instructions.
“Don’t be in front of him! Dodge where he can’t see and keep attacking!”
Either through or not through.
Does he really take damage from their attacks?
I didn’t even have time to think about such things.
“I will stop.”
It needs serious attention.
In order to fulfill that role, Celidia gathers all the remaining mana and pours it into the exercise of spiritism.
The embodiment of the maximum value of the spirit.
Not only her ability, but also the help of other new students in the spirit class, construct the maximum size spirit.
It is not a normal summoning, but an application that can only be used by Celdia with the unusual specialty of reconstructing spirits.
Even though it’s only about one-third the size of a giant blood neck, it’s enough to threaten it.
“… … go.”
A giant spirit rushed in following the command and collided with the blood tree.
Just by touching it, spirit magic fires up and burns the surface of the blood tree.
The properties of blood magic and spirit power are opposite.
When the mana of the two qualities collide, they burn fiercely and gnaw at each other.
“… … It won’t last long.”
Celidia muttered with difficulty.
Even if a power struggle seems to be established, it will not last less than a minute.
It’s just a child holding on to an adult’s legs and preventing them from going.
If your blood is determined and you want to trample it, you can do it as much as you want.
“That’s enough!”
Likewise, Alpine, who was riding on the spirit, jumped high into the sky while galloping.
unfold the sanctuary
“I’ll take the blow!”
– Summon the Holy Relic.
– Confession (祝聖槌).
Originally, it is not a weapon that can be struck several times a day, but Alfine deploys its power with Ogi.
The light of divine power and a hammer with thunder are cast over the blood tree.
All that remains is to knock it down.
Whether it was because of instinctive reluctance or to intercept Alpine first, the bloodthirsty giant aimed its sharp root tentacles.
“There is no stopping it! Then ignore it!”
“Alpine. Never mind that.”
Elcia’s voice sounded like a reassurance from behind Alpine, who couldn’t afford to defend herself.
Elcia jumped in and threw the long spear she was holding with all her might.
only one spear.
what can you do with that
The Bloodthirsty Giant seemed to laugh at it, saying it wasn’t worth worrying about.
“… … It will definitely hurt, so regret it after being hit.”
The blade of the root didn’t bother to cut the flying long spear and ignored it.
At that moment, the corners of Elsia’s mouth rose after she threw the spear.
As the spear passed, the blades of the roots around it crumbled and collapsed.
“… … Magic?”
Seeing that, Celidia tilted her head.
At least that’s not magic.
I don’t know your knowledge well, but I can be sure of it instinctively.
It was systematized like a magic formula, and I didn’t feel a sophisticated distinctive presence.
Rather, if it’s not because of the mood… … .
‘Is it the same feeling as when the devil in Xi’an uses magic?’
Celidia, who was puzzled, immediately ignored the question.
It didn’t matter anyway.
The important thing is that a single blown spear shattered all the root blades and got stuck in the blood tree.
And that he is in pain.
“That’s enough!”
After that, Alpine’s mace of divine power, which had finished its deployment, struck the guy’s head.
Quaang!
The moment they collide, the condensed divine power in the mace bursts like an explosion and digs deep into the target.
The highest level of blood magic is divine power.
Mana that burns the whole thing that is not right, that is out of order.
It burrows into the bloodthirsty giant and runs amok.
To put it in an analogy, it is like inserting a blade into a human vein and pouring strong alcohol into it.
The blood-throated giant trembled and took a step back.
“If this… … . Kyaaak?!”
Alpine was pushed in the air by the storm created by him swinging his arms.
Elcia jumped in and snatched her up.
“Thanks to you, I live.”
“Are you sure you ate well?”
“… … I am getting through.”
Alpine muttered as she calmly watched the bloody giant’s condition.
“but… … Unfortunately, the amount is not enough.”