53. Sacrifice and Revival
Those who do not have a mana core in their heart are rare. One in a thousand… No, maybe one in ten thousand are rare enough to be born without a mana core.
As can be seen from the word ‘beings’, this does not refer only to humans. Beasts can be born without a mana core, and dwarves, elves, and even monsters have a very low probability of being born.
The heart where the mana core is located constantly produces blood, and it is said that the blood produced in this way circulates the mana flowing from the mana core throughout the body.
The mana core has a limit on the amount of mana it fills up, so the meaning of using all the mana means that the mana contained in the mana core has been consumed and no more mana circulates in the body.
If mana is not circulated in the body, of course, all actions using mana are restricted, and wizards who have a high tendency to rely on mana even lose their physical abilities, and in severe cases, many people faint on the spot. .
Lack of mana. It is so known to the public.
Then, how do those who were born without a mana core use their strength?
Just because you don’t have mana doesn’t mean you can’t live. However, if there is no mana, almost all actions are restricted, and most of them die early after growing sickly while suffering all kinds of minor illnesses.
However, there are many people who live normally even without mana cores.
What is the difference between these and the former?
This is known as a difficult problem for mankind, and it is a task of mankind for which no clear answer has yet been revealed.
And I found the solution to this conundrum.
This has been a long-cherished wish of mankind, and it is finally revealed that it is the conclusion reached after long research by Na-Gallan Duglin.
Across the continent, oppression and discrimination against those without mana cores openly exist.
It can’t go on like this.
To correct this inequity, I write this journal.
We must not be bound by outdated thinking.
Humanity must progress.
– Chapter 8 of Galan Duglin’s Research Diary –
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“RIGHT!!!”
Shortly before I could finish my words, the clotted blood on Galan’s right hand exploded in a mist of blood with a loud plosive sound.
I pulled Luna who barely escaped it, brought her to a safe location, and reloaded the crossbow.
“Thank you…”
“Be alert. That one, if it hits, it goes straight to the goal.”
Explosive bolts were not as effective as expected. If I had cold bolts, it would have been perfect for dealing with him, but in the past I didn’t have cold bolts.
Well, is there anything special? I have to roll over and do something.
Luna straightened her spear, while Roy Mun’s barbed whip wound around Galan’s right arm.
“Now!”
In that momentary gap, Robin, who had been exquisitely hidden in the flames, smoke, and dust, appeared as if she had jumped out of thin air, and went in, aiming for Galan’s vitals.
“Ha! You are the seed of an abominable god! Just to tie me up with something like this!”
However, as Royman’s attempts were futile, Galan rather grabbed the whip in reverse and swung it.
– Bang—!
“Ha ha ha…!”
“Priest Royman!!!”
Royman flew away with the whip and collided with a brick house, causing the bricks to fall on top of Royman.
Princess Alexis quickly ran in front of Roiman, raised her shield, and moved him to a safe place.
Meanwhile, Robin, who had failed in the raid, hid himself in the dust and smoke again, crumpling his pretty face.
I also grabbed my short sword and rushed at Galan, who was looking around to find Robin, who disappeared in an instant.
– Cheack—!
Galan’s right leg, deeply cut, staggered for a moment, with blood gushing through his flesh.
“These worms…!”
Although the wounds I cut weren’t fatal, Luna didn’t miss the chance and succeeded in charging with her spear.
– BANG!!!
Galan’s blood-soaked arm collided with Luna’s jade spear, emitting a shock wave.
“You… Look familiar…! Aren’t you that weak Argyle doll!”
“Keuuugh…! How bare-handed…!”
“hahahaha!!! That Argyle doll is abandoned by its owner and goes around with humans after all!”
“Shut up… Shut up!”
Chaeeng! Visor! Visor!
After exchanging sums several times, Galan suddenly lowered her right arm that was blocking Luna’s blade and threw her fist at Luna’s torso.
Unexpecting that she would give up defense and attack, Luna hurriedly lifted her spear pole, but she was thrown away by her Galan’s kick that followed.
“Keuheop…!”
I ran right away, firing a quick bolt at Garlan and grabbing Luna by the scruff of her neck to distance her.
Galan, who had defeated Royman and Luna in an instant, saw the wound caused by my sword and contorted his face as much as he could, spreading his palms and touching the floor.
“Blood… I need more blood…!”
Galran’s hand crushed the pavement, which was well paved with smooth stones, and started emitting red light.
This… Isn’t good.
“Royman! Protection spell, please!”
“Great…! Let’s do it!”
As if the aftermath of being thrown at Galan hadn’t gone away yet, Roiman, who was staggering as he grabbed his bloody head, stretched out his hand and unleashed his holy power.
A thin blue film formed on everyone’s body, and at the same time, the ground cracked and red light began to leak out.
With him, he complained of a slight dizziness in his head momentarily.
“Uh-guk…!”
It was so thick that it made me dizzy, and the fishy smell of blood mercilessly trampled through my nostrils. Damn, even the other five senses are starting to dull.
“No matter how much you fly and crawl, you cannot stop the wheel of progress!!!”
Due to the intense battle, the cloth that had become almost rags fell off, revealing the main bright red wheel on Galan’s back.
Charrr!
A rugged wheel with a texture that looks like it was carved out of stone, it spins quickly while emitting a strong red light.
Royman, who was giving everyone the protection spell, was shocked to see the main wheel on Galan’s back.
“That’s…! Tongue, bloodstone!”
Bloodstone is the source of power created by melting the heart of a creature that has a full mana core. The wheel that was made by cutting and attaching the bloodstone gave me an idea of how many lives were taken.
“Damn it…! Aim for that bloodstone wheel! That’s a weakness!”
Galan’s abnormal regenerative power and source of power using blood, as well as his most vulnerable weakness.
Hearing my cry, Princess Alexis charged forward with her shield in front, and Luna rushed after her and swung her spear at the cart wheel with all her might.
“How foolish!”
“Kyaaagh?!”
However, there is a reason why Galan openly exposed his weakness. He was not soft enough to easily give his weakness to his enemies.
Galan, who was absorbing the blood scattered all over the city, immediately removed his hand from the ground, blocked Luna’s spear with one hand, and released a shockwave at Princess Alexis, who thrust her sword through her shield.
With blood bursting like a balloon, Princess Alexis was helplessly pushed away in the aftermath of the shock wave blocked by the shield.
“Ha ha ha ha! Austin!!! What can you, abandoned by the hero, do against me!!!”
“Hey, you f*cker!!!!!! Don’t talk straight!!! Abandoned, who is abandoned!!!”
“I salute you for being this strong even though you don’t have a mana core! But, barely that much can stop me!”
As Galan’s hands stretched out into the air, blood quickly gathered in his hands.
The thick scent of blood that spreads again, and the blood that forms a fuzzy sphere on Galan’s hand… No, it’s actually nothing short of a bomb.
“Damn it…! Everyone take cover!!!”
Robin, who was aiming for an opening from a distance and threw a dagger, hid himself long ago, but Princess Alexis and Luna were still unable to escape.
Princess Alexis seemed to be struggling to breathe because she had been hit directly by her strong shockwave, and Luna was trying to swing her spear as if to stop her gallan.
“Hey, sh*t!”
I jumped over the wreckage of the stall I was leaning on, and quickly ran out and pushed Princess Luna and Alexis as hard as I could.
“Coke…! Austin, thank you…!”
“Oh, Austin! Hurry and dodge!”
At the same time, the empty crossbow was quickly loaded with smoke bolts, then fired at Galan.
“No way!”
However, despite my attempts, the bolt fell helplessly, immersed in drops of blood floating in the air.
“Oh, Austin!!!”
“Sir! No!!!”
He quickly threw his body backwards, but Galan’s action was quicker.
“It’s over!!!”
The ball of blood exploded on Gahlran’s hand, and it spread sharp crystals of hardened blood in all directions like a small arrow.
“…Ah.”
f*cked. f*cked a real dog.
It seems that it is getting dark in front of my eyes. My body instinctively sensed that death was near. If you get hit by those crystals, your whole body will be torn to shreds.
There is Royman’s defense method, but honestly, it was far from being able to block that many decisions.
You get the illusion that the time around you is gradually slowing down, and your field of vision narrows. Galan’s face was clearly visible, her eyes glowing crimson and a twisted smile.
What the f*ck… Where did it go wrong?
It’s my negligence. I should have stopped Princess Alexis and Luna from running out.
– Are you still qualified to be the leader?!
My fault. It is the result of my own mistakes.
I am angry. Why do i have to die Dealing with this guy is originally the role of a hero, but he dares to act foolishly.
It’s over. Really.
The moment I was about to close my eyes tightly, I saw Royman, who had kicked off the ground from afar and threw himself, wrapped around a sphere of blood that had just begun to explode.
“What…”
What… Royman, what are you doing?
I can’t do that. If I took that with my body, I would surely die.
“Gagging…!”
Time, which had slowed down, returned to normal, and Royman’s large back filled his field of vision with the sound of flesh being torn apart.
“You, what…”
Royman’s stomach, torn apart in a mess, was already stained red with blood.
A brief moment of silence lingered on the battlefield where Goseong was coming and going.
Royman’s body, which received Galan’s attack with his whole body, leaned to the side without strength.
Puff—
“Royman!!!”