123. orb (3)
“Stop, saintess candidate! If it’s hard to go up, can I carry it for you?”
Even in the immediate crisis situation, Hoya’s snout was still the same. Hoya stuck by Bell’s side without a break, putting her under pressure.
‘You look like a doll… … .’
The saintess was Hoya’s perfect ideal type.
With a look that seems to live on nothing but dew, a benevolent smile that will melt your heart, and the noble status of being a candidate for sainthood.
It was only natural for Hoya to fall for her, who was the complete opposite of him.
“This is fine.”
For Bell, this situation was lightning fast.
I came out to get a meal, and then I went hiking, which I didn’t even have. Besides, look at that sky. It seemed that the dragon was enraged by the dark clouds.
‘Ahh. What is all this!’
Aren is resentful. Aren disappeared somewhere after throwing himself to the people who saw him for the first time. does this make sense? Belle gritted her molars in disgust.
I still feel uncomfortable, but it was not easy to manage my expression because of the person named Hoya who has been chattering since before.
But Bell never forgot his identity. I just twitched my eyelids and pretended to be okay as much as I could.
“Hoya. stop it You are uncomfortable.”
Cain, who was worse off, gave it to me. I didn’t like the saintess candidate who was with Aren at all, but I didn’t like the noise of Hoya even more.
“Ah, yes. sorry. I’m sorry, candidate saint. It’s such an honor to meet you, so I’m embarrassed again… … .”
“My heart is grateful. I’m really fine, don’t worry.”
I blushed at Bell’s friendly tone.
‘Ugh. What an angel!!’
Bell felt uncomfortable with Cain’s kindness.
Wasn’t it the same woman who was with Aren Blackfire last time?
It is Bell who has been keeping an eye on Cain ever since she met her face in front of a Chinese restaurant.
‘That sister is scared… … .’
Belle has yet to meet a really scary woman, but Cain has a unique force that can be felt even when his mouth is closed, so I feel overwhelmed when I see him.
Bell couldn’t understand how he had come this far, but for now, he silently followed them.
For some reason, the steps were light, and it was surprisingly easy to follow. Golden powder was scattering from the tips of the feet that touched the ground.
bang-!
At that moment, an explosion suddenly occurred in front.
“Kuh! Watch out guys! It’s a trap!”
Ackerman, who was covered in soot, rolled backward and performed a fall before shouting.
“It’s a magical engineering bomb.”
Ponte, who figured out the identity of the trap through the strength of the explosion and the scattering magic, said.
“Looks like they are scattered all over the place.”
Cain also narrowed his eyes and scanned the surroundings. Certainly, strangely artificial traces were visible here and there.
The party drew their weapons as if they had promised.
Eins was prudent. I knew that the intruder was coming, and I had been fully prepared.
Even a simple trap was enough to catch the hindrance’s ankles… … However, this is to look down on Ackerman and the others.
“Hoya. request.”
“Hmmmm! Is it time for me to step out?”
The pitfalls of this pattern are Ackerman and his friends, who have been through it many times before. This much was a piece of cake.
‘The saintess candidate is watching. I can’t fail.’
At Ackerman’s request, Hoya took the lead with a firm resolve.
hard.
Hoya showed off his arm muscles as much as possible and pulled the bowstring. The target was mid-air.
[Skill: Rain of Arrows]
――!
Hoya shot an arrow into the air. One arrow fell to the ground, scattering into dozens of branches like magic.
A series of explosions occurred.
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“Aww, thank you. lady candidate. You are amazing too!”
“thanks.”
“thank you.”
“Really, the saintess’ prayer is like a miracle!”
Ackerman’s party received various traps and illusion attacks following the magic engineering mine bomb.
It’s a free bit mountain, which is a pretty high mountain axis, but I was tired because I couldn’t speed up my ankles here and there.
The party was hoping for the saintess candidate’s prayers in their hearts.
Bell, who noticed that she had to do something here too, closed her eyes and memorized a prayer.
I memorized the ‘Prayer of the March’ with a desperate heart hoping that there would be a placebo effect.
The effect was amazing.
Ackerman’s HP was fully restored, Cain’s strength stat increased by 3, Ponte’s 5-minute protection blessing, and Hoya’s accuracy boosted by 15%.
Although it was not visualized like a status window and the effect did not appear, everyone could feel the change.
It is a miracle that the faith that did not exist will arise spontaneously.
‘I, how… … ?’
Only Bell, who performed the miracle, is puzzled and laughs awkwardly.
With Bell’s blessing, the group regained their strength and set off again. The top is not far now.
Thunder continues to be heard. I had an ominous feeling that even if something exploded, it would explode soon.
Anxious, Ackerman accelerated, but soon had to be stopped by an obstacle that appeared.
“Please stop. Gentlemen.”
“uh? Are you Magien?”
“Nice to see you again. Candidate Saint.”
As Bell was in her position, she memorized at least the names and faces of quite a few academy celebrities. A feat accomplished in two weeks.
So, it was only natural that he knew Ma Jieng, the “magic world 3rd year senior cadet” who was blocking the road up there.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t pass this place. Even if you are a saintess candidate.”
Jiing.
As the magic light reflected from Ma Jieng’s eyes, a line was drawn on the floor.
“If you cross that line, I will take it as meaning that you will fight me.”
As soon as he said that, Ma Jieng’s expression hardened coldly.
“you… … !”
Because Ackerman stepped right over the line.
“Do not disturb.”
* * *
Pribitsan shuddered at the explosion.
“It has begun.”
This is a sign that they have passed the first hurdle in the subjugation of Ains.
Ackerman’s party was following the storyline step by step.
Because distortion magic was applied to the entire mountain of Pribit, all of this situation was not conveyed to other people. Only Ackerman and the others can stop Eins from running amok.
Leaving Eins to Ackerman, my job from now on is to block other variables from appearing.
Let’s not let go of the strings of tension, as there is no surprise at all if a mercenary corps or a monster pops out of nowhere.
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Kurung, Kurung… … .
The sky cries, the air vibrates. It looks like lightning will fall soon. I checked the time.
7:02.
A little over an hour had passed since the very strong reinforcements were supposed to arrive.
The name of the reinforcements is Cyana Plaen. She’s the one who’s waiting for me to come out with a knife, no, much earlier. But this time it was late.
It’s only two minutes late, but it’s different when the target is Shiana. There is no perception for a magical girl who can even perform leap magic like breathing. Unless something really happens.
“What’s going on… … ?”
Just as she was worried about Siana, the contact bead rang.
―Siana: Aren. I’m really sorry. Suddenly, the professor came and said that we should check the zoo and botanical garden… … . I think I’ll be about 30 minutes late. Shall we postpone it until later? … ? huh… … .
Siana is late?
“Well.”
Let’s think about it.
Today is the weekend. The health of rare animals and plants is not in an emergency, and there is no way to inspect the building without prior notice.
Is it like that? The corners of his mouth go up in interest.
Eins. This viper woman.
“How far have you prepared?”
Eins, who even grasped the relationship between me and Shiana, caught her by the ankles just in time.
If it’s not a clumsy way to subdue by force, but to hold on to the ankle through the professor, then even Siana can’t help it.
Admit it. This time, I was beaten beautifully by Eins. He wasn’t a good opponent either.
“I thought it was too easy.”
If Eins had even thought of capturing Cyana, there must have been something else.
It wouldn’t have stopped simply by setting traps with magical engineering tools or placing a few students as per the story.
It is true that there was nothing left to block the variable, but the fact that the variable was really created made me feel annoyed.
‘It’s not good to be sucking only honey this time.’
Chuck-champ!
I admitted the bitter reality and slapped myself. I woke up.
Even at this moment of lamentation, Eins’ plan was still working, so I couldn’t waste time.
wipe your face Check the contact marbles again.
As long as monsters aren’t really flocking in, it’s not like they really need Siana’s help right now.
My physical condition is not good, so I was thinking of getting help from Siana to not overdo it for the time being… … .
“I can’t help it.”
I immediately replied to Sianna.
-Oh yeah? Then when you’re done, can you come right away? I’ll be waiting. Cheer up.
―Siana: Yes, I understand! I’m sorry, Aren… … . I’ll be going soon!
They said it would take about 30 minutes, so it wouldn’t be late when needed.
Let’s go over Shiana’s side for now, and the rest is to figure out the interfering forces.
According to the game, Ackerman and the others will be fighting Majien by now… … .
‘Should I find the location of Lena and Xylon?’
If it were them, it was clear that they would still be helping Eins. These are the characters who have no choice but to do so.
Cheak-!
Scatters shadows all over the area. Now the range of use of shadows has developed to the extent that it affects the entire mountain.
Everywhere the moonlight penetrated, shadows swept across.
one two. The shadows stretched out like a net began to capture ‘people’ rather than animals, trees, or grass.
“… … Are there 5 people on Lena’s side? Xylon has a lot of people.”
As expected, sabotage wasn’t one or two. Eins was really risking his life and death to destroy the orb.
They were all heading toward Ackerman. I would keep my position, and when the battle started, I would go to support that side.
In the game, only three people, Majien, Lena, and Xylon, were able to stop Ackerman’s party, but now it’s different.
Perhaps because the story went wrong from the beginning, it is clear that there has been a change in the progress of the highlights.
The situation was not good. If Cyana had been there, I would have entrusted Xylon, but now I am the only one. You must stop both forces alone.
“What do we do?”
My brain started spinning fast.
Ackerman’s party is fighting Magien. It took about 5 minutes before the group of Xylon arrived at Ackerman. Lena is a little further away.
For now, it is decided that blocking the Xylon group is the priority. I went straight to Shadow Leap.
――!
‘Xylon.’
The group he brought with him were second-year students. Everyone seemed to follow Eins.
I installed a magic engineering device where they would pass.
It is the ‘Riana’s Force Field Generator’ obtained from the Red Mage Tower.
If the opponent uses a trap, respond with a trap from this side as well.
Looking at the members of the Xylon group, it seemed that no one was capable of breaking the force field generator. Now is the perfect time to use it.
‘I’ll earn at least an hour.’
I held my breath and watched their reaction.
“Really, can we do this?”
“That’s what Vice Principal Eins said. We must follow.”
“How much we have been helped by him, do you sound weak? Stop whining and follow me.”
Xylon took the lead by demonstrating leadership.
“uh?”
Then drop your head down.
“what’s this.”
Xylon confirmed the mechanical device hidden in the soil.
“Pi, dodge! It’s a mine!”
“uh!?”
A group of Xylons fall to the ground and jump. However, no mine explosion occurred.
Instead, a blue magic field was created like a dome.
“what’s this.”
Xylon, with only one eye open, checked the force field surrounding them.
“Station, chapter?”
――!
“Ahh!”
One guy hit the force field with his fist, and the mana exploded and bounced back.
“Do not touch. It is a very powerful force field.”
Xylon, a cadet in the magical world, quickly grasped the level of the force field.
“sh*t. There was a trap?”
“Looks like you have helpers besides the Ackermanns?”
“hey. Then it’s a big deal! You have to tell Mr. Eins quickly!”
“Keugh… … .”
Xylon and the others started to panic. It seemed that he hadn’t expected at all that there was another obstruction other than Acker.
‘It seems Eins didn’t expect me to move separately from Ackerman.’
It’s good news to hear.
The force field generator also activated properly, and succeeded in capturing the Xylon group.
After being so sure, I turned around and looked up.
I hear the sound of magic exploding. As the senior in the third year, he must be struggling quite a bit. If this Xylon group and Lena’s party arrive there, even Ackerman won’t be able to arrive in time.
The Xylon side is ragtag, but the Lena side is still a party made up of 2nd and 3rd year students. It’s obviously going to be pretty tricky.
“Guys, get out of the way. I’ll break the force field with a fireball.”
“If we fail, won’t we burn to death inside?”
“uh? is it?”
Xylon and the others are putting their heads together and trying to break the force field.
Well, it’s useless. Liana is a witch who has been imprisoned in a red mage tower and has been studying barrier magic all her life. There is no possibility that a single second-year cadet can break the station field containing her poisonous spirit.
Now you don’t have to worry about this.
‘Let’s hit Lena’s side.’
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“Guys, let’s hurry up. We must defeat Ackerman.”
Lena’s trembling voice is heard as soon as she leaps up the tree without being noticed. Below, Lena was leading her friends and moving at a fast pace.
I narrowed my eyes and checked the members.
‘Lena, Robinna, Franky, Seoni, and even Gline that wasn’t in the story?’
sh*t. They are all 3rd graders.
Dealing with four 3rd graders alone, especially with cadets belonging to the upper ranks, is a huge risk. That’s why you can’t put on the shadow armor again.
No matter how you look at it, the difficulty of the highlight of the third act has risen sharply.
Is it power inflate? No, the main character Ackerman’s power was weaker than the game story.
That means… … .
‘Is it because of me again?’
It’s not because of my growth. ‘Cause I’m not the main character
It’s speculation, but I think it’s because of Eins’ extreme change of heart. There was a high probability that my ‘betrayal’ had a big impact on her.
The ‘instrument’ must have risen more in my betrayal, and it must have been somewhat radical and certain to mobilize force.
Obvious.
The butterfly effect was also applied this time. Of course, the follow-up will be my share.
This time, Ackerman must break the story. Only then will he gain the ‘Way of the Hero’ trait and speed up the defeat of the demons in earnest.
so… … .
‘I have to stop it.’
――!
In a handful, the mana escaped from the core.
There is no need to fight one-on-one. My roots are crusaders, but my trademark is black magic.
Even though you are a third year cadet, have you ever faced a ‘ghost’ in a dark mountain like this?
For this day, I have been studying the ‘Curse’ part of ＜Necrotula＞.
Accept the sin of recklessly interfering with the story.
I dived into the shadows, casting a ‘curse’ at Seoni, who was walking the farthest behind them.