168. Day 2 (2)
“Don’t stop and surround yourself.”
Bell said coldly.
‘What?’
Are those the words that just came out of the mouth of ‘that’ Belle Irushi?
I couldn’t believe it, and I unconsciously let go of my body. The hand holding the knife loosened.
“The Priest is the prayer of bondage, and the Crusader is to surround the Cain cadets and block their retreat.”
Bell continued to give orders.
The priest-type cadets absolutely obeyed her words and moved in perfect order.
It was the sight of following a truly trustworthy commander.
In an instant, Cain was surrounded.
Although she was praised as the ace of the 2nd year combat world, her opponents were also elites who had passed through the preliminary rounds.
It was impossible to deal with 6 people alone.
“Kuh… … !”
Cain’s side was bleeding. It seemed that he was injured during the battle. It was a wound that seemed dangerous if not treated promptly.
Still, Cain did not give up.
Like a wounded lion, he held the Swordfish high with even stronger momentum to keep the approaching Crusader cadets in check.
“Ah, what are you going to do, Aren?”
Ciana grabbed my forearm and asked.
She seemed distraught, as if embarrassed.
I can’t believe Bell was leading all of this. Something unimaginable happened.
Ackerman yesterday, Cain today.
Bell Iruushi hunted the cadets with numerical superiority.
Circumstances, the drop in the number of cadets overnight seemed highly likely to be the cause of the priesthood led by Bell.
Bell’s forces were rapidly eliminating their rivals while losing sleep.
Is her tactic to hunt at random rather than simply capture the high ground early?
Presumably, as they moved toward the center of the island, all the cadets they saw seemed to be beating them.
Due to the topography of the island, it is much easier for Bell to start from the south and go east to reach the center of the island.
In this case, it is said that the reason why Ackerman and Bell’s forces collided in the southwest was because Ackerman encountered Bell on the way.
The puzzle fit snugly.
It is an unusual flow.
Once it was necessary to stop the flow.
It looks like the only ones who can stop that powerful force right now are Siana and me.
“Let’s help.”
Re-energize your slack hands.
The joint attack of the Priest and Crusader was quite tricky, so I was prepared.
A cloud of light formed in the sky.
The light pouring from there will bind Cain. The prayer of bondage recited by a group of people has great power.
――Quack!
– Shock!
Cyana’s fireball and holy sword’s sword slashed through the prayers of restraint.
Then I dove into the crowd of crusaders besieging Cain.
Catch up!
A sharp metallic sound.
My purifier boasted a tremendous amount of impact, causing the crusaders to fall back.
“Cain! I’m here to save you!”
Cyana shouted and supported Cain.
“… … you?”
Cain looked back and forth between me and Cyana in disbelief.
It wasn’t a particularly happy expression. Rather, it bothered me to frown.
But now it’s time to focus on the enemy.
I fixed my sword and stared straight ahead.
“Chit. Were there any allies?”
One of the crusaders in charge of the vanguard said something regrettable. And the prayers did not stop. Divinity continued to form at the tip of his sword.
The basic virtue of a priest or crusader is prayer. Prayer was their strength and stamina.
“If you continue to attack, I have no intention of staying still.”
When the crusaders refused to back down, I warned them.
If you come closer, I won’t stay still.
It’s a comment I would never have made if I were alone, but Ciana is by my side right now. Is this how Cao Cao felt when he got Guan Yu?
“Are you allies?”
“I don’t know.”
I accepted right away. Information warfare is the key to survival.
The more veiled you are, the more you have the upper hand.
There was no reason to answer the question directly.
“Aren. back off This is my fight.”
Then Cain came out.
Why is this guy doing so much?
Same with Bell and Cain. All of them are acting crookedly like students going through puberty.
If it’s simply childish or middle 2, it’ll just go away, but this is a bit dangerous. could never be ignored.
What the hell happened without me knowing? Where did the butterfly effect come from again?
“Everyone prepare to attack! I am in charge of this man.”
… … I can’t afford to pursue this or that. These guys were really ‘serious’.
The defensive priesthood I knew doesn’t exist anymore. It is convenient to understand that this is also a distortion of the world line due to my existence.
both hands at the bottom.
I blew a sharp blade of magical power into the purifier.
‘Moderately. Let’s stop with reducing Bell’s power.’
It was the time when he set a goal and began to immerse himself in battle.
“Stop coming back. Bernard.”
The voice of the saintess candidate resonated heavily in the silent jungle.
Those words were clearly a declaration that changed the course of the battle.
Bell backed off. why? While driving Cain up until now? Suddenly come now?
“… … .”
I stared at Bell.
I met her eyes for a moment.
When she made eye contact with me, her shoulders trembled slightly and she turned away. His expression darkened considerably.
“This is enough. Hurry up and move.”
Bell led the priesthood with a cold voice.
It’s not that we don’t know each other, is it to the point of ignoring it like this?
No matter how fierce the competition is, the rivalry between each other is fierce, there was no way to be cold like that.
At least if it’s the usual Bell I know.
Bernade’s sword that shone holy. The power of prayer, which used to shine in the sky, disappeared like a lie.
With one word from Bell, no one was dissatisfied and the hostility was captured. The priestly faction was completely controlled by Bell.
They left without regret.
‘What happened?’
Only doubts remained.
With a sigh, Cain’s body fell to the floor. Maybe it’s because of the tension.
“Cain. it’s okay?”
I said, supporting her back. Siana also looked at the wound while supporting Cain.
The wound was pretty deep. If you don’t stop the bleeding right away, you won’t last long in such a humid environment. Infection had already begun.
“… … .”
Cain was speechless.
Bell is also Bell, so why is this guy doing this?
“What happened?”
“nothing.”
Like Belle, Cain’s demeanor was callous.
Cain, who had been cutely bluffing that he would not be tolerated during the Great Festival, was not saying that he would be cold like he is now.
Therefore, her reaction now was so unexpected.
Cain shook off my support and Siana’s support and got up. His expression twisted from the pain, but he seemed to hold it in.
“Cain. come with us I will treat you.”
Siana willingly held out her hand.
“… … no.”
Cain shook his head with difficulty.
“Anyway, if we go to the end, we are enemies. I don’t want to go into debt.”
Cain drew the line just like that.
“Cain. Why?”
Shiana was a little embarrassed by Cain, who had turned into a scary person, and spoke cautiously. Cain coldly closed his eyes.
“I… … . I will definitely win the grand festival. No matter how much you are, I have no intention of conceding.”
hooked
Cain drove the swordfish into the ground. Like a cane, he supported his injured body with a sword.
Cain is overdoing it. It was easy to figure out what was not his true intention. A change of heart seems to have taken place in a matter of days.
“Cain.”
I called her up
“Is it because of your father?”
If I had to point out a chance to change, it would only be when I was suddenly called out on the day when I was having a meal with Siana.
The day Cain was attacked, there must have been some talk in the family. Because it was the child of the Abella family, not anyone else.
“… … no.”
Of course, she couldn’t agree.
In my opinion, it was most likely that he told them not to participate in the Great Festival or to quit the academy because it was too dangerous.
Considering Deckard’s propensity to care for his daughter, it’s quite possible.
As a result, there was a conflict with Cain… … After that, he must have joined late after fighting.
“Take it.”
I tossed a guacamole at Cain, who stubbornly went on his way again. Cain received it well even with his injured body.
“… … ?”
A look of incomprehension.
Cain looked back and forth between the acorn-sized guataca and me. The corners of his eyes were fierce.
“Crush it and apply it to the wound. It is effective for disinfection.”
This is the knowledge I gained from playing ＜Warriors Kingdom＞ dozens of times. It was a must-have fruit when you go to the jungle terrain.
“… … Like this, ugh, I won’t look at you.”
Cain frowned as if his wounds were bitter, and he cursed.
who said what
Anyway, my pride is strong until the end. It hurts badly, but pretends to be strong.
I didn’t have the energy to break Cain’s stubbornness.
Originally, he was the one who fought the great battle alone, so it would be right to leave him as he is.
Once you’re safe, that’s it.
“I will be grateful for this. Cheer up, too. And, the next time we meet, we’re enemies. know.”
Cain left with the last words. He looked like a lone wolf.
My work is done here. The rest is up to Cain. Rather, because she is her, I can send her off here with peace of mind.
That’s why Cain is a strong guy. Enough to take care of my own body.
“Aren, Aren. Can I send Cain like that? I’m hurt… … .”
Sianna was restless and moaned.
If you treat Cain, you will be reluctant because Cain comes out in a scary way, but if you ignore it, you will be resentful.
While Siana was worried, Cain disappeared somewhere with her sick body.
“… … Everyone must be serious.”
Shiana pouted her lips as if slightly hurt by the changed attitudes of Bell and Cain.
“Siana, you were like that at first too.”
Who was the person who tried to stop me by spraying until I lived? In-laws are not in a position to speak to others. How scared I was!
“Yes? My, when will I!”
Shiana blushed and poof! I turned around. like a very upset person.
“Hey, it’s getting dark now!! Let’s go back, Aren!”
“Yes, then.”
* * *
“It’s done!”
After spending several hours on her own, Ciana finally created ‘The Ladle’.
Back at the base camp, we tinkered with this and that and made several useful things.
I made a hammock by weaving vines and large leaves between large branches so that you can sleep comfortably even for a few days. If you put the skin of a fantasy jaguar on top of it, it is complete.
It was so strong that I couldn’t stand it even if I lay down, so there was nothing more to say about Siana as light as a feather.
The second thing I made was a support stand to store simple tools.
It was made by collecting the fangs of monsters and animal bones that are often seen on the jungle floor and inserting them into thick tree branches.
Thanks to this, I was able to organize my weapons and clothes neatly.
The last one is entirely my work, and it is the hunting noose.
After peeling the bark of a very tough tree and twisting it into a rope, as seen in the survival video, it was installed in the path of a small animal such as a rabbit.
I hope to be able to solve this tomorrow morning.
I’m going to make rabbit stew tomorrow with Siana’s ladle! Not sure if I’ll try the cyana rabbit stew.
As the base camp had its own assortment, the time had already passed.
The sun went down, and once again the sea of stars covered the rainforest.
The time is 23:46.
The number floating in the sky is 『20』.
At the end of Day 2, 7 students were eliminated. Me and Sianaya Oh Soon Do-soon live a life close to camping, but it must mean that the other side is just as fierce.
Tomorrow more cadets will drop out.
The final stage also started to run toward the highlight.
That’s how I put my spirits in.
Carelessness is forbidden.
“Aren. What’s up?”
As I was meditating with the demon horns I had cut and kept on the floor, Siana approached me and asked.
“yes. I’m going to put up a sentry starting today.”
“sentry!? Shall I call my friends then?”
At the word sentry, Ciana spread her palms and summoned a small sparrow familiar.
I looked at it and shook my head.
“no. Silver stands out too much.”
Although Shiana’s performance as a Familiar Maya is certain, the reason we stay here is for the purpose of hiding.
Obvious behavior is prohibited.
“then?”
“I have a way.”
I smiled and gave the demon horn as a gift to the spirit living in the darkness.
――!
Then, a strong wind blew as if the bonfire would go out, and the bright base camp turned dark.
“men and horses. It’s dark.”
“Isn’t it natural that you summoned me… … .”
“Wow!!! Is this a dark spirit!?”
Cyana couldn’t hide her excitement when she saw the true face of Paramelapa, but I immediately kicked this guy out.
“If someone comes, wake me up right away.”
“All right… … .”
Paramelapa, who seems to have no energy.
Did you even hurt your pride?
Well, I understand.
It was a huge waste to use an ancient spirit as a sentinel, but I feel relieved this way.
Apparently, he was exposed to Bell’s power today, so he might have been followed.
Due to Bell’s changed personality, it’s very likely that he had someone watching over him. Of course, another cadet might be targeting us.
If they’re after us, dawn would be best, and it’s pretty cheap to have insurance against the dark spirits for that time.
“Please take good care of me. Dark Spirit!”
Cyana greeted the dark spirit as softly as she would treat a gyaru cat.
“… … All right.”
Paramelapa doesn’t seem to hate that kind of Ciana too much.
“Then, Arendu good night!”
The second day came to an end with Siana’s goodnight greetings. It was past midnight. Whoever made the hammock was very cozy.
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‘I hope you are safe tonight.’
I prayed and fell asleep.
However, the god of light seemed to really hate me.
My wish was immediately blown away. tsk… … .
“Are you awake? The enemy is approaching.”
Paramelapa quietly woke me up. The situation looked dire.
“How many are there?”
I rubbed my sleepy eyes and got down from the hammock. Since Paramelapa clearly expressed it as an ‘enemy’, it means that it is not an animal that went out for a walk at night.
“… … Eleven.”
“What?”
I fell asleep.
How could it be that 11 people are approaching the base camp?
I immediately put on my cloak, grabbed the Holy Sword, and went outside.
Through the leaves that concealed me, I identified the enemy Paramelapa mentioned.
“sh*t.”
11 people are definitely right.
And, unexpectedly, the priesthood led by Bell was also included. Judging by the numbers, it seemed that they had formed an alliance with the other side.
“Aren’t those guys sleeping?”
“You are the only one who decides, sets up a base camp, and takes a break during survival.”
Oh, that’s it… … .
Because I’m a ghost This is the best way to suck honey!
What should I do anyway?
I can’t deal with 11 people alone. After all, I need to wake up Cyana.
But they haven’t attacked yet, have they?
Couldn’t it just pass by like this? If you don’t go out and hold on, those guys might just leave… … is a horn.
Roaring!
The crowd that had gathered to catch me started pouring fire magic and magic tools at the old tree.
The act of knowing the location of the target all too well. There was no hesitation or searching. It was only a strategy to get me out of the rat hole.
‘Aren’t those really crazy people!?’
I showered them with rave reviews.
This is where things get really fun.
The flow of the great festival was too fast, even if it was fast.