238 – 238 – Summer. festival. Fireworks #13
238 – Summer. festival. Fireworks #13
Nike thought that these days, his heart wasn’t really going his way.
Should I say that I learned a lot about myself that I didn’t even know about myself?
In my heart, I wanted to say “I’m sorry.”
For some reason, the mouth seems to say “I hate you.”
By the way.
Akasha said it could be because of the rule of ‘likeability’.
Nike asked.
“What is that affinity?”
“It’s like mutual affinity. Because of this rule, there are times when people hate each other more than they need to, or like each other more than they need to.”
“… … .”
Nike didn’t quite understand the explanation.
Victoria, who wiped the sweat from her body with a handkerchief, asked.
“Feelings… . I’ve heard of it. It’s like “Cupid’s golden arrow”, right? It is said that those hit by “Cupid’s golden arrow” fall in love with strangers.”
“Yeah, that’s right. Conversely, the opponent hit by “Cupid’s lead arrow” hates people he sees for the first time. It’s because of the rule called ‘favorability’.”
“that… .”
Nike felt a little shocked.
Gods like it.
Because the gods created this world and prepared all sorts of pleasant pastimes for people.
However, what happened just now was, in Nike’s opinion, a bit cruel.
Thinking that one’s emotions can be manipulated by the will of the gods rather than one’s own, he became somewhat afraid.
If, by any chance, the emotions that Nike now has are not entirely her own, but someone else’s intervention and influence… .
‘… Perhaps, my feelings for Viktor… .’
boom-.
Nike shakes his head from side to side.
Nike thought that this sparkling heart hidden like a small pearl in her heart was her own. However, after hearing the story just now, it is also true that I am concerned.
Nike asked, hiding his embarrassment.
“Likes and dislikes people according to the will of the gods… , something like that. Don’t you think that’s a little too harsh? To like or dislike someone I didn’t want… .”
However, Akasha is calm.
“That’s the rule. In particular, in Ludens, where the influence of the gods is the strongest, that rule works a little stronger. If you think about it harshly, it can’t be helped.”
“that… . Then, what must I do to get me to like Miss Victoria?”
Akasha shakes her head at Nike’s question.
“I do not know. Because affinity is made up of special and mysterious laws of the gods, we don’t know why or how it works. Also, it’s not clear whether all of our emotions will change to something called liking.”
“Huh… .”
Nike became more troubled in many ways.
What appears in front of such Nike is a huge ruin.
“This is where the head of the dungeon might live.”
Akasha looked around.
It was an atmosphere that wouldn’t be strange even if a powerful monster suddenly popped out of nowhere.
It was then.
Roaring—.
Hot fires began to rise from all sides.
It was like a trap, as if trying to trap the party in the ruins.
“The retreat is blocked… ?”
Like Akasha’s embarrassing words, what could be called a retreat has disappeared.
A circular arena made of flames.
In front of it, something shimmers red.
– Kyu-i-ing.
– Kyu-i-ing.
It was the firings.
That’s a lot of firing too.
The guys appeared out of nowhere and rubbed their bodies against each other.
The guys who came together like clay that merged into one finally…
『This is the resting place of the spirit king, Ifrit. We will not forgive those who trespass.”
Finally, it was formed in the form of a human floating in the air.
make it to the end
If you look at the streamlined shape, is it a woman?
「Boss: Demon of Flame – Kennaz」
Fire-!
* * *
“Mine… !”
Wow – Victoriaka screamed.
I had heard a little bit about Mine.
A human made up of magical powers.
No, in fact, did you say that they are closer to mana and spirits than humans?
“Everyone be careful!”
Whatever it is, it is unmistakably a powerful opponent.
“We will repel the intruders. “Pillar of Fire”.
Roaring!
Whirlwinds of flame rose high into the sky from the dry, dry floor.
The gigantic and powerful magic made his lips dry up in an instant, to the point where blood gushed out.
– Kreureung… !
If Cloudling Ing-ingi hadn’t quickly covered Victoria’s face with her body, the fire might have hurt her face.
『Cloud Ring… . He is a rare child even in the spirit realm. However, a small entity that has not yet fully grown. You won’t be able to stop my flame.”
Fire.
The flames grow stronger.
– Ing-in-ya-in… !?
Cloudling Yingyingi’s body becomes smaller as if evaporating.
– Kyu, Kyui-iing… .
“Yinginga!”
Victoria was greatly taken aback when she saw Yingying, who had grown from the size of a watermelon to the size of a small peach. If it gets smaller like this, it might disappear altogether.
So, holding Cloudling in his arms, he set himself on fire.
Fire.
“Ugh… !”
hot.
It felt like being stabbed with thousands of needles all over my body.
“The Tulip Quartet… !”
Sasasasak.
Then I heard something sharp cut through the air about four times.
Perhaps thanks to that, the flames and demons faded.
“The student council president doesn’t know, but I can’t forgive you, Mine, for bullying the cute Cloudling.”
swish
Akasha straightens her posture by pulling the pointed sword in front of her face.
Nike shouted at the sight.
“Mine is gone… !”
“It’s just a temporary disappearance. Physical attacks are highly unlikely to work against demons. You will need a special method to fight him and win.”
Fire.
In fact, Kenaj’s body was regenerating as if it had been created from nothing.
Nike said as Akasha was looking at her with nervous eyes.
“Oh, oh, there… ! Only there, the flames are not burning… !”
Where Nike’s finger pointed was the only place in the ruins where the flames did not burn. It was a well.
It seemed that the water gurgling from the well was blocking the energy of the flame.
When Nike hurriedly headed there, there were three watering cans.
When I put my hand on it, water gushed out, and the water pressure was so strong that Nike’s body was slightly pushed out.
However, where the water reached, the fire died out.
Looking at it, Nike thought.
“If only this… !”
Nike aims a heavy watering can at Mine.
Soon, Qaaa – the spirit of the devil slows down in the pouring water.
『That’s right, I dare… !』
However, it seemed that he lacked the strength to defeat Mine.
What Nike is looking at are the two remaining water diaphragms.
“Everyone should hear one of these!”
Both Akasha and Victoria were quick to judge the situation.
Taking advantage of the moment when Mine was hesitant, everyone hurriedly ran, picked up the mysterious “magic water stopper” and aimed at Mine.
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Quaaa-.
Kwaaa-.
Water cannons fired.
Kenaz’ momentum, which was boiling like lava, is getting weaker and weaker.
『Ahhh… ! This, these little guys… ! Don’t underestimate… !』
Fire.
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Just as a candle before it goes out burns brightest and loudest for a moment, Mine Kenaz burned his fighting spirit into his body.
Kenaz’s fiery gaze gazes at the most dangerous of the three streams.
『Burn it up! 《Fire Spear》!』
A spear of flame formed from the hand of Main Kenaz.
It flies like an arrow fired.
What it was aiming for was Victoria, who was not looking the best.
flash
It was when Victorica’s eyes flashed at the super-high temperature window that was so hot that it looked white.
When I opened my tightly closed eyes, what I saw was pink hair.
“Ugh… .”
Nike, hit in the shoulder by a spear of flame, fell to his knees.
“Mo, mokey mokey… !”
“… Ugh, something like Miss Victoria… . I didn’t want to save you… .”
“Do not say. I don’t know if my intestines will burn!”
“… But, if Victoria gets hurt. Victor is… . I will be sad… . And why… I don’t like being swayed by my feelings… .”
Charle.
More blood poured out than expected from the wounds where the flame spear had faded.
Victoria tried to block it with her hand, but it was too much to stop the bleeding.
But Nike didn’t stop.
“Everyone, help me for a second… . With the water cannon just now… You have to take it down when you’re very weak… .”
Take out a small seed from your bosom.
After planting it on the barren ground, he draws a picture with his blood.
“Blood is life… . Power purer than anything else… . life… . A thread leading to one… . piercing needle… . From top to bottom, the will to connect… .”
‘brig? A magic circle?’
Victorica noticed that Nike was chanting some great magic.
『I am, Ifrit-sama’s confidant Kenaz… ! I can’t let you live here… !』
Perhaps recovering from being subdued by the water aperture, Kenaz’s body was now glowing blue instead of burning red.
Victoria’s eyes seemed to dry up from the super-high heat, as if the space was distorted just by existing.
Akasha says.
“Student President, something big is coming!”
“I know. We have to stop it somehow!”
hold out
Nike Mokey Mokey saved him once.
It would be right for him to save Mokey Mokey once.
『Now, fade to ashes!』
pat-.
Kenaz, a demon leaping out of the air, attacked Victorica.
What he was aiming for was the collapsed Nikkei.
Victoria spread her palms.
And he hugged Kennaz’s body, the flame itself.
“Mo, I can’t go… !”
hot.
Would it be like this if you hugged the sun?
“Nuuu… !”
My body seems to be disintegrating into pieces.
But I couldn’t let go.
I feel like if I step back like this, everything will fail.
『With a human body… , You mean to endure the flames of my beloved Ifrit-sama… ! You weren’t an ordinary girl… !』
“Ugh… , Nike, do something quickly… !”
It was when Victoria shouted urgently.
Nike, who was painting with blood spilled on the floor, finally shouted.
“Victorica, get off now!”
damn
I heard the sound of life sprouting in the land of fire, so barren that seeds could not grow.
“A spear of ash—.”
The ash tree, filled with the mana of Nike’s abundant life, grows sharp and pierces Kenaz’s body like the tip of a giant spear.
“Gungnir!”
『Gaaa… !!!』
Demon Kennaz’s body was pierced by the thorns of a tree stained with red blood.
The body that twisted around finally faded like all flames do.
『Lee, Ifrit-sama… . sorry… .』
That was it.
The fire that had been burning fiercely until just now fades away.
Not only that, but the temperature of the dungeon itself also seemed to go down.
That means one thing.
That means the boss fight is over.
“under… . I did it… .”
Victoria slumped to the floor.
Behind Victoria, there is Nike, who is lying on her stomach.
“Ugh… .”
“Nike, are you okay?”
“Ugh… .”
“No, it can’t be okay. Let’s get out of the dungeon quickly. You should get treatment.”
“Yeah, Victoria, you too… .”
Victoria’s condition was also not good, to the extent that her white hair was tanned black. It is a victory that only hurts in many ways.
It was then.
Akasha said.
“yet… I don’t think it’s over.”
Where Akasha’s dark blue eyes were headed, there was a being wearing a huge armor of flame.
The Mine I faced earlier – an existence that looks more powerful than Kenaz.
“no way… . Is that guy the real owner of this dungeon… ?”
Akasha’s guess was quite hopeless.
『Did you break into my sanctuary and defeat my confidant Kenaz? I cannot let you live. I am Spirit King Ifrit. He is the living flame and the master of all flames.”
Fire.
It was a man of flame shining white.
It’s like a supernova.
『The King of White Flame – Ifrit』
Victorica, Nike, and Akasha are all at a loss for words as they pull out a sword made of flame. Then, Ifrit opened her mouth and said.
“But I am generous. bitches. Offer one of you to me as a sacrifice. I’d prefer either the pink-haired girl over there or the white-haired girl.”
Everyone looked at each other’s complexion at the story of Ifrit’s arms crossed.
To think I had to sacrifice one of my comrades who had just fought alongside me.
“Now, go ahead and choose.”
Nike and Victoria made eye contact.
Then, as if he had made up his mind, he picked up a nearby water stop.
“Is that your answer? Yes, if we work together, it might be possible to force me to withdraw. good.”
Ifrit points the sword.
It was then.
– Ying-ying-ying.
Cloudling Yingying flew towards the spirit king Ifrit.
And then it goes round and round around it.
『… … .』
– Kyu-i-ing.
“what… ? Is that guy Viktor? Is that true?”
Victoria was the first to react.
I heard a surprising story from Cloudring.
Akasha asked.
“That giant of flame is Victor. What do you mean?”
“I am not Victor. Spirit King Ifri—.”
“oh… ! Now that I see it, even talking is like Viktor… ! Viktor, how the hell did this happen… ! What is that strange figure… !”
Nike screaming.
Victor, a man who could no longer perform, had no choice but to cancel the transformation he had acquired through the 「Blessing of the Spirit King」, also known as the Transformation Potion.
“Everybody did well. It seems that there was no need for a common enemy. I guess Domina-sensei was wrong.”
“What is common… ? You really, really thought it was going to be a big deal!”
Victoria screamed.
But soon he said “Paha” and spewed black soot from his mouth and turned his eyes white.
* * *
This is the shelter of the dungeon.
It was a place where clear spring water gushed out.
It is said to be the seat of power of Ifrit, the king of spirits.
Originally, it was where the [Treasure Chest] was located, but it was said that Victor robbed it first.
“eww… , bitter. sick. it hurts! Because it hurts! Victoria, you’re doing it on purpose!”
A fairly large scar was left on Nike’s immaculate shoulder.
It was a wound pierced by a spear of flame.
Victoria said sternly.
“Don’t be shy. If burns are not treated immediately, scars will remain even after healing with magic. If scars remain on a woman’s body, wouldn’t it be difficult in many ways? Victor would hate it.”
“B-Victor wouldn’t care about that.”
“It seems so. Still, there is such a thing as feeling. Don’t you have the desire to show your partner the prettiest and coolest side of you?”
“… … .”
At Victoria’s question, Nike kept her mouth shut.
He just frowns at the ointment applied to his shoulder.
“it’s okay. I won’t be hurt anymore.”
“Then, I’ll apply it now.”
Nike now applied ointment to Victoria’s body.
In Victoriaka’s case, she suffered minor burns all over her body, but it looked so painful that even Nike frowned.
‘I was trying to protect me earlier… .’
I was honestly surprised.
So Nike carefully brought out the words he had been hiding inside.
“thanks. Stop the flames for me… .”
“You also hurt your shoulder because of me. I was just trying to pay it off. If you have debt, you have to pay it off. Because you and Viktor always talked about it.”
“It is, but… .”
It left both of them speechless.
At that time, the first to speak was Victoria, who was enduring the bitter pain.
“Victor, you bastard. To play a joke like that at the end.”
“Yeah, that’s right. I was really surprised. It was a strange transformation item.”
“Anyway, sometimes he acts incomprehensible. I think it got weirder after the quirk disappeared. I wasn’t like that when I was younger.”
“How was Viktor’s childhood?”
Nike’s question made Victorica think for a moment.
“Yeah… . He was a blunt kid.”
“Somehow, I think I know. somewhere blunt cold? Also, even though you’re a kid, you frowned like this, so there were wrinkles between your eyebrows, right?”
“I know. By any chance, did you ever meet Viktor in your childhood? Back when you were still living in that flower palace.”
In response to Victoria’s question, Nike said, “Um… . Well… .” He blurted out his words slightly.
With that, another moment of silence passed.
It was Nike who spoke first this time.
“Victoria, you haven’t been feeling well all day today. Is it because of Victor? What, did something bad happen with Viktor?”
“No, it’s not like that… . Nike, you druids can read constellations or read people’s dreams?”
“To some extent… !”
Victoria has been around for the past few days.
I thought about a long-suffering dream.
Victor in the distance.
Looking at Viktor harvesting the loot, Victoria said.
“I’m having the same dream every day these days. It’s an exceptionally vivid dream… . I don’t know why I keep having these dreams over and over again. In my dreams, I don’t act like myself at all.”
“Huh… .”
“I do things I wouldn’t normally do, and I do things I shouldn’t. I mean the me in my dreams I keep having dreams like that.”
Shuk.
Nike wraps the bandages all over Victoria’s body.
Soon Nike spoke softly.
“My dad said, dreams are sometimes the result of dice.”