074. Trap (1)
The old man was a very strong man.
Even if it’s the enemy of the church he killed right now, it easily exceeds dozens of water mirrors.
The problem is that even for the elderly, in the heart of the academy, it is definitely not an easy choice to use force against students in attendance.
“He commanded. This could be our grave.”
An old man’s voice as if scratching iron. All the combatants of the Demonic Cult surrounding him looked around nervously.
“Ah, the Demon Cult!”
“Those damn bastards are in Gearco Academy again!”
A situation where no one reacts favorably, even as a joke.
The only thing they thought was that Veris, whom they were targeting, was an enemy of the Church, so the morale of the combatants was also pitiful.
This operation had to be carried out swiftly.
“I can’t tell if this is an academy or a branch of the Demonic Church.”
“hehehe.”
The old man let out a low smile at the sight of a student still holding on to his composure.
He is a student with blue hair resembling sky blue and red eyes. A handsome man who looks good in a white uniform and gives goosebumps.
His identity was well known even to the old man. Veris von Wittelsbach, who has been pointed out as a powerful beast in the occupation situation, whose religious level has risen sharply in recent years.
“You are relaxed. This will be your tomb.”
The old man approached Yunafint, who was already standing, and muttered lowly.
It was only natural for Veris to snort after seeing that.
“I’m opening it.”
“You must have a really bad mouth.”
“I tend to cover up the people I respect.”
Verys grinned, showing her white teeth. Seeing that scene, the old man said to Yuna Pint, who was next to him, thanks to his anger welling up without knowing why.
“Apostle Yunapint, show your strength now. To that spoiled bastard!”
“… ….”
It is the cry of an old man glistening with life. But for some reason, Yuna Pint was just staring at Veris without saying a word.
“An apostle?”
The old man spat out an absurd voice at the sight of the fierce Yuna Pint.
An old woman who already knew that the power she possessed was unusual.
She requested the Hound of the Holy Land, and she has been granted the request…….
“Unfortunately, my ability doesn’t work for that person.”
At her weak voice, the old man’s face was stained with an earthy color for an instant.
I proudly led the fighters hiding in the academy and joined them. What the hell is this?!
The old man hurriedly looked around.
This is a plaza-like place nestled in the alleys of the commercial district.
There were not many people thanks to the small environment, but isn’t there a saying that a horse without feet can go a thousand miles?
That was exactly what he was worried about.
For now, it’s the cult’s combatants that fill this space, but it won’t be long before the actual strength of the academy, the faculty, will arrive.
“What a waste.”
The basis for the old man’s open action has now become an unusable hand.
It was quite painful that Yuna Pint, which was specialized in handling neat tasks, became an unusable hand.
Since they moved their forces so openly, most of the academy’s leaders must know their information.
“How can this be!”
It is an academy sphere of influence created with great care.
It is true that I felt regretful to pour myself into dealing with one student.
“We must kill him. I’m sure he’ll become a big threat later on!”
Under the circumstances, Veris is the most likely person to interfere with their actions.
That’s why the old man’s desire for Veris was great.
“We have a numerical advantage. So hurry up and take a seat…….”
──Boom! Pervert!
“Mr. Berris!”
“…… Float…….”
The old man’s eyes widened as he spoke.
The reason was simple. It was thanks to the appearance of two women from a crack in that alley, flying five or six demonic cults into the air.
“Arwen, it is dangerous here.”
“The place where I stand is next to Veris-sama.”
“My dear, the pact to be together has become ridiculous. Having fun alone.”
“… ….”
The old man trudged along and saw the two women standing beside Berry’s, and she opened her mouth.
They know him too.
One was an elf with a high reputation as a promising academy, and the other was Archduke Evangeline, the devil’s representative antagonist.
It was the first time the old man met the grand duke in person, but from what I heard, the grand duke is rumored to have a strong hatred for the church.
In the current situation, it seemed obvious that they would block their way.
“After all, I have to move myself.”
His face hardened, the old man put his hand into his chest.
It was to bring out his main skill, the carving knife containing the mana of darkness.
“Those who don’t know that the reason why I called the hounds is to avoid blood on my hands.”
─ Ugh!
A small carving knife that appeared in the world made a gloomy sound.
At first glance, it’s an insignificant carving knife. However, the mana contained there was absolutely not at an ordinary level.
“You are stronger than you think.”
Berris’s evaluation of the situation was plain.
He is an old man who is roughly the head of the Demonic Cult that Evangeline mentioned.
Unlike its normal appearance, it seems that the power it possessed was not ordinary, and the power contained in the carving knife was greater than expected.
“How much?”
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To Arwen’s question with her face full of tension, Veris, who had been thinking for a moment, gave an answer.
“About 5 guns.”
“…… You are strong.”
“Yes. He’s a threat by Arwen’s standards.”
“I will overcome it sometime.”
“It’s wonderful.”
“Huh.”
The old man was dumbfounded at the conversation between the two young men who were leisurely evaluating themselves.
His power is strong.
Even Evangeline, Archduke Wallenstein of Gaul, one of the continent’s strongmen, is about to fold in front of him.
“You dare to talk in front of the main seat?”
The old man raised his eyes full of life at the evaluation he had never experienced in his entire life.
Looking at him with bloodshot eyes, it seemed that he was genuinely angry, rather than cheating before the battle.
“…… Is it too lame?”
At that sight, Veris couldn’t hide her dismay.
It is true that the mana he had and the state he felt were not ordinary.
But compared to her strength, she is so easily provoked. If this isn’t lame, what is?
── Boom! Kwaaang!
A group of Demonic Cults, led by an old man, and a group of academy students centered on Berris.
In a situation where a collision could have occurred at any moment, another explosion rang out.
“s*xual.”
While suppressing his anger, the old man, who knew well what the noise meant, eventually spat out a curse.
The scale of the sound is bigger than expected. That means the faculty of the academy…….
Sureureung!
“Ha ha ha! Vera Academy’s swordsmanship genius and Veris’ older brother, Gunther von Haruen, is right here!”
“It’s embarrassing, so do it.”
“…… My brother and sister are also with me!”
Pair!
As Gunther, who had been beaten on the back, let out a sound of pain, the old man could not hide his absurdity.
Again.
Like Archduke Arwen and Evangeline who appeared a while ago, another strong man appeared again.
Of course, compared to the elderly, it’s at a low level, but…….
“Brother, leave it to me.”
“I will protect Veris. …… Because you are married.”
The old man was on the verge of collapse at the sight of the two standing side by side with Veris.
I know you won the midterm evaluation. But why did such famous people come together, inspired by that one kid?
“The situation is not good. Second knight.”
“Ummm… ….”
The old man felt like he was salivating.
No, the fact that he tried to openly kill Veris inside the Iri Academy in the first place could be his arrogance.
“I will go first.”
“You?”
“I will decapitate him.”
The old man nodded his head at the trustworthy subordinate’s confident voice.
Time is urgent. The apostle who decided to support them also seemed to be in a non-normal state, so there was no time to hesitate if he was going to do something.
“Go, show your strength and the will of the Order.”
The voice of an old man who retrieved the mana contained in the carving knife. At that, the old man’s subordinate grabbed a long spear and he immediately began to charge.
To Do Do Do!
A satisfied smile appeared on the old man’s face thanks to the trustworthiness of the valiant follower.
Now that I think about it, I almost fell for that young bastard’s provocation, not befitting his reputation.
“Where did you see this scene?”
“Where?”
“Well, I’ve been through a lot.”
Leaving behind the chattering students who still couldn’t grasp the situation, the old man thought.
If his subordinates claim to be the vanguard, he immediately plans to strike from behind…….
Suddenly!
─ Chow ah!
“?”
I can see the figure of a subordinate who has been cut in two and collapsed.
“Weak.”
“What is that guy?”
It was hard enough to believe that the guy covered in the blood of a demon follower was not an academy student, but rather a demon that had crawled up from hell.
It’s a simple knife cut.
Having cut down a member of the church with that single sword, he slowly turned his head and stared at the old man.
“…… !”
I just received a cold stare.
The old man had the illusion that his hamstrings were numb for some reason at that gaze.
Yes, like a small animal standing in front of a raptor.
“Thank you.”
“…… What?”
“For taking my time the way I intended.”
“What is that?”
It was Veris’ voice that was meaningless, close to a whisper.
─── Du-du-du-du!
However, the shouts that came soon afterward reminded the old man that something had gone terribly wrong.
“I have already shown enough strength to people. Of course, there are fools like you among them, but I don’t have time to worry about them one by one.”
“… ….”
The more we talked, the more strange it felt. It wasn’t them who set the trap, it was because he felt like Veris.
“What I need now is a name value.”
The old man shuddered at Veris’ smile, which revealed his white teeth.
Chuck! Chuck! Chuck!
A flag of light full of brilliance.
From head to toe, golden armor designed to prevent the invasion of cold blades.
“Who is causing a riot in the territory of the sacred Vera Empire!”
Since the scene was a square in the middle of an alley, they didn’t get on a horse, but the power and weight they had was absolutely not ordinary.
“Berris!”
The first thing we see is Maria, who has now completely let go of her words, shaking her hand cheerfully.
The symbol of the imperial family.
Honorable knights who only obey the orders of the emperor.
The imperial family, escorted by the Imperial Guard Knights, appeared.