166. Day 1 (3)
The grip that wrapped the holy sword was numb. Even his shoulders stiffened.
Even holding the holy sword felt resistance after the demonization had progressed deeply, but it wasn’t to this extent.
The real reason my hands and back of my hands are tingling is probably because of that formidable being standing behind my back.
There is no one capable enough to make my spine stand on end at the thought of being a mediocre cadet. If so, there was a high probability of outside intervention.
Thinking like that makes the question even bigger.
A surprise attack like this on the first day? Even in a situation where CCTV is everywhere? If you ambush me now, all the academy cadets will see it.
No matter how much Argon’s side changed radically, I wondered if this was crossing the line.
Above all, there is no reason to attack me now. Their purpose is to make me a vessel. There shouldn’t be any problems with me.
I wondered if it was an intention to kidnap me and prepare in advance, but this also lacks grounds. If you have to hit me, it’s right to do it on the second day.
This is because if a cadet disappears from the first day, it is a violation of the rules, so the academy has no choice but to intervene.
‘Has Vemillion passed by by any chance?’
no.
That possibility remains, but due to the nature of the author of Vemillion, it seemed that he would not be on someone’s side.
In a short moment, I looked at various possibilities, but no answer came out.
After all, I didn’t see any tricks other than bumping into each other.
“Who is it?”
I can’t turn my head carelessly. Because the intruder behind his back is still exuding hideous mana. If I make a hasty move, it is clear that I will be the first to suffer.
“I want to ask you something.”
“… … ?”
The voice was familiar.
It’s a sweet voice like marbles falling.
“Siana?”
“Yes, Aren. Listen without turning back.”
He was a really unexpected person. Shiana shows up with such hostility toward me? I wonder if that could have happened unless it was the blackened Siana.
Above all, Siana even hid her magical power. ‘I don’t know how that’s possible, but it’s Siana… … With the word ‘.’, all doubts are bound to be resolved.
“I want Aren to drop out.”
“No, were you serious?”
“Of course! Are you an idiot?”
Siana and Cain were worried about my body and advised me to give up participating in the Great Trial many times. At first, I thought it was just a complaint, but it seems I was mistaken. i am stupid
“Siana. Listen to me.”
“Sorry. Aren. I’m afraid Aren will disappear.”
“It doesn’t disappear.”
Shiana exploded her magic.
My limbs instinctively stiffened at the mana pouring out like a furnace, and I couldn’t move my way.
“Aren. Aren still has something to hide from me. Is not it?”
“… … .”
I can’t bear to make excuses for Siana’s words.
Even though she usually looks innocent, it is set up that she can see through everything.
If you make up your mind to think about it, you’ll be able to figure out that I’m full of questions. she has the ability to do that.
Of course, this time too, she must be questioning me with some kind of ‘confidence’.
“I don’t know what it is, but I know it’s dangerous enough to risk Aren’s life.”
It would not be an illusion to feel sadness in Siana’s voice. I had nothing to say. I feel like I’m committing a sin when I talk to Sianna like this.
“… … But I hate it. Aren doing dangerous things!”
What I hide from her.
That is the plan to make a Philosopher’s Stone to prevent Diamon from reviving, and then consume Diamon’s power.
It’s a very risky plan, and it’s hard to be sure about the future. were more likely to die It’s just that I have no other options.
Shiana only knew that I was involved in some kind of work and that the demonization was in progress, and I had never told her how to solve it, so she reacted like that.
It must have been a natural way of thinking for Shiana.
But if I told you that I was going to become Diamon’s vessel and would risk my life to overthrow it… … Will the kid stay still?
Absolutely not. If it were Shiana, she would run out of control on the spot.
Then something more terrible than Diamon’s resurrection will happen.
Given the situation, he had no choice but to cheat on Siana.
“Siana. can’t talk now Can you still trust me?”
“… … seer!”
Now, as if he was almost crying, his voice was muffled.
I slowly turned around.
Cyana hurriedly pulled down the brim of her witch hat to cover her face.
“I told you not to turn around!”
“No, why throw away all the good artifacts and bring them?”
It seemed that Cyana had left aside the numerous armors she could bring and registered the witch hat I had gifted her as a protective gear.
‘no… … .’
Sianna If you come out like that, what will I become?
This is very difficult. Have I become that bad guy who makes girls worry and make them cry?
“Sniff… … . Aren gave it to you.”
Siana sniffed and squatted down. I leaned over and approached her.
“Don’t touch me!”
Uncharacteristically for Siana, she acted like she had pricked me. I was surprised and withdrew my hand from patting my shoulder.
“… … .”
“Aren. I will ask you one thing.”
“yes.”
“If you lie twice this time, it’s a real home.”
At least, this is Shiana, who never spoke to me in this way. Seeing that Shiana threatened her in a cute way, it seemed that she was really determined.
If this happens, I will inevitably become weak. In front of Siana, it was strangely difficult to keep my mind strong. As the days go by, this symptom gets worse, so if this is a problem, it’s a problem.
“Is there any way to solve it?”
It’s going to be a demonic story.
“yes.”
I nodded my head with an unwavering eye to give her confidence.
“Really?”
“yes. really.”
Siana’s widened eyes became more relaxed. Her mood softened again like a warm breeze.
“Then promise me one thing.”
“What?”
“Let me stick with you throughout the great festival.”
For a brief moment, I witnessed her red eyes shining eerily.
If I refuse even this, maybe they will drop me by force? Judging from the determination she just showed, it’s unconditional.
In the end, I bowed my head in front of Cyana’s power.
I can’t help it.
If Ciana sticks with her, there will surely be many areas to benefit from.
Let’s think about carrying the burden alone only at the last moment.
“okay. Shall we go pick up branches together?”
That’s how the survival survival with Siana began.
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* * *
“Is it okay if only four more people gather in the future?”
“Yes, candidate saint.”
Calmly sunken light purple eyes scanned the followers.
Not all of the nine priestly cadets arrived.
Immediately after entering the island, the priest-type participants agreed to shed their status as academy cadets and return to the Church of Light in order to maintain an efficient chain of command.
Thanks to this, the head of the priesthood faction was Belle Irushi, a candidate for sainthood, and a hierarchy was established by grade level under him.
In fact, Gumadi Island was like a battlefield, so those with a clear hierarchy were suitable for command and leadership.
“like. Then let’s wait another hour.”
It was already foreseen that the priestly cadets would form a faction centered around the saintess candidate as soon as they started.
Every time during the great festival, the priesthood system united and formed a force to hold the great festival.
I don’t know if it’s a crusade, but it was a necessary tactic because the general priests weren’t specialized in attack.
In addition, this time, since only the elite were made up of candidates with saint women at the forefront, their victory received a fairly high dividend.
“How are you going to move? Candidate Saint.”
3rd year Holy Quartermaster Bernard asked. He was a cadet with the second highest rank after Bell, effectively serving as a unit commander.
“Once all the cadets are assembled, we intend to move slowly to the centre. In order to claim the trophy, it would be better to take control of the terrain in advance. Let’s preoccupy the high ground and build a siege.”
Bell clearly explained the operation. It was like a seasoned war officer.
‘The saintess candidate has changed.’
Seeing her like that, Bernadette was lost in thought.
Just a short time ago, she was just praying with tears in her eyes.
At the time, it seemed very unstable, and it seemed that it would disappear the next day, but it appeared in such a strong form overnight.
The slightly sloppy and weak saint woman candidate she had seen at first disappeared without a trace.
What was in front of her right now was truly a ‘saint’. It reminded me of the saintess of salvation who led France in the past.
Charisma and leadership, cool analysis and judgment. nothing was missing Who the hell would believe that this man fulfills that bell?
The cadets were moved by the determination of such a saintess candidate and burned their fighting spirit even more.
――Definitely a holy war!
The torches in the temple burned.
Even if I risk my life, I will make the saintess candidate win. The priestly class cadets made that promise.
‘However… … .’
Bernadette was vaguely feeling it.
Her appearance, which seems so firm, is very unstable.
Her appearance was like a sturdy sandcastle.
Right now, Bell was hiding herself and pushing herself to the limit. Like a person who will crumble at the slightest touch.
I don’t know what her thoughts are.
I don’t know why he suddenly started risking his life for a trophy. However, for now, I’m just doing my best to help her.
“All right. Then, Priest Lily and I will find the rest of the priests.”
Bernadette politely bowed her head. Shiana’s roommate, Lily, also behaved as if she were facing the Saint of the Church of Light.
“yes. Please be back within an hour. Otherwise, I’ll leave right away.”
“Yes.”
A somewhat sobering remark from Bell. But no one budged.
Because everyone was hoping to win the Grand Festival with one mind.
* * *
Base camp work went smoothly. Closer to completion sooner than I expected.
Thanks to saving the dry branches with Sianna, the amount doubled and the time doubled, so there were more things to do.
A warm fire was lit in the center of the base camp, blowing away the damp energy. In addition, Ciana applied barrier magic, so the worries about smoke disappeared neatly.
Not only that, but thanks to Cyana’s telekinesis magic, it became much easier to smoke the phantom jaguar’s skin.
At first, when Shiana saw it,
—Aren, this is all… … ? Also, by killing animals… … ?
I was shocked, but I was able to get over it thanks to the explanation that Jaguar was trying to kill me.
Fortunately, Ciana did not refuse meat.
Originally, he was planning to get food with fruit or grass, but it seemed that he couldn’t refuse because the meat was right in front of him.
If you think about how he usually ate steak or something, he was a friend who had the concept of ‘that is that and this is this’.
Siana’s cheat key did not end here.
The barrier had also been extended to 200m thanks to Cyana.
This should be able to spend the night without worry.
Having a genius magical girl by his side had too many advantages. Wouldn’t I be an idiot for thinking of doing everything alone with Siana?
“It is done.”
Thanks to Siana, I had a lot of time left, so I finished my work for tomorrow in advance.
“Aren, what is that?”
Siana, who was sitting with her knees together in front of the campfire, asked me.
“Ah, this. It’s a warp gate.”
“Ugh. Are the coordinates set to the silver tower?”
Even from a distance, Cyana recognized the coordinates. As she said, this warp gate led to my tower.
“yes. Just in case.”
It wouldn’t be bad if you failed to kill Diamon, or prepared an escape route in case it was all over.
It’s wise to have insurance if you can.
“Yes… … . what if.”
The word ‘if’ seemed to bother Shiana. With a melancholy face, she pulled her knees closer to her face and stared at the distant fire.
I quietly sat across from her.
The night on Gumadi Island was pretty eerie.
It was because the cries of all kinds of beasts and monsters that could not be heard at the academy resonated like ears.
“Ugh.”
Perhaps Siana didn’t want to hear that much, so she moved her hips and asked me.
“Aren, can I sit next to you?”
“Ah, yes.”
Then, Siana wriggled up next to me and hugged me tightly.
… … .
A slightly awkward air flow flowed. A strange tension pervades the base camp.
Then the muscles in his shoulder contracted.
“Can I borrow your shoulder?”
Shiana lightly leaned on my shoulder. Like the person who was aiming for this from the beginning.
A sweet scent rose from the crown of her head. At the same time, something unknown boiled in my heart.
‘This is a bit dangerous.’
Since the base camp was set up on top of an old tree, there was no concern that this scene would be caught on CCTV.
However, in such an atmosphere and in such a narrow place, if you authentically smell Siana’s body odor, it will be difficult to suppress your rising heart.
“C’mon, Siana. It’s late. Goodbye, shall we?”
It was late, so it was the moment to make an appropriate excuse.
—bang!
Except for the occasional gloomy sound, a roar rang out from somewhere on the deserted island that had been quiet. The sound was very loud.
We immediately got up and headed outside the old tree.
“Aren! There he is!”
Cyanna was the first to spot the source of the explosion and pointed her finger at it.
“Is it southwest?”
Since I had checked the direction in advance, I could immediately find out where the accident had occurred.
I checked the time.
The time was marked 00:01.
The day has passed. The first day of the Great Festival is over.
This means that fighting between cadets was allowed.
It’s not uncommon for them to attack and attack their opponents right after midnight.
However, that explosion gave me a strange ominous feeling.
‘That’s it.’
It was because Ackerman’s flame splitting and the group attack prayers of the priests collided with the cluster of lights.
From the beginning, it was inevitable to see that Ackerman and Bell collided.
That said, Bell got weird… … means
Well, it feels twisted from the start.