172. Day 4 (2)
A wind full of moisture flows between the trees of the rainforest.
Obviously, even if it wasn’t cool, it was a handful of wind that I was quite grateful for in such a hot place.
With the final chapter of Act 4 approaching, everyone, including you and me, is very tired.
I couldn’t eat proper food for several days, and I didn’t have a good night’s sleep.
Participants who were not prepared for insect repellent had to fight against insects all night long.
It was quite unpleasant and I felt dirty for a spleen game ahead. Not everyone is in 100% condition.
That’s why I was rather desperate for a trophy. As much as I worked hard like a dog, I felt that I could only be satisfied with that kind of reward.
I felt the white light.
In the distance, dazzling light poured from behind Aren Blackfire.
That is the light emitted by the Great Trial trophy.
A legendary magic tool said to have been created by a great wizard in the past.
The ‘power’ that makes even impossible things possible with an unimaginable amount of mana.
All five cadets who survived to the end have their own dreams and try to challenge the trophy.
‘Acheron.’
―Ah, the possessor. was waiting In the end, this time, it turned out just as you said.
Prior to the start of the battle, Aren sensed Acheron approaching from afar and spoke to him. Acheron responded right away.
What Aren said was close to a prophecy.
Predict which cadets will survive in the end, and what will happen in the great war… … Even the smallest thing, there was nothing that didn’t go as Aren said.
This was a prediction close to omnipotence, to the point that even Acheron, an Ego Sword that had lived for thousands of years, stuck out his tongue.
‘The big frame is set. But the problem is that the trivial variables that have happened so far come together and roll like snow, not knowing what will happen at the last moment.’
The flapping of a butterfly’s wings becomes a typhoon on a distant sea. That was exactly what Aren was worried about.
Act 4 was already not the flow he knew.
Sianna’s intervention is the same, and Bell’s change of heart is the same.
Besides, even a villain like Simon died early, so it is unknown how all these variables will change in the end.
You have to overcome it by using whatever hand you have.
-therefore. What should I do now? As for the trophy, are you going to get your hands on it?
‘yes. It’s different from the future, but I can’t help it. Because I have to live.’
-That’s right.
The two communicate telepathically with each other.
Aren finally began to see Ackerman and his party in his field of vision.
‘Please use your power to send Ackerman and Siana to the academy.’
―As expected, has the invasion begun?
Among Aren’s prophecies, the most shocking thing was that along with Diamon’s resurrection ceremony, the monster army would attack the academy.
A large-scale warp gate opened from the Pandemonium and the invasion began.
There is no way that the academy cadets, who are still only trainees, not even the systematically trained military, can stop this.
Only assistant faculty and third-year cadets can fight.
Even that wouldn’t be enough.
Therefore, it was Aren’s decision to send the “protagonist” of this world and Cyana, who was close to nuclear weapons.
They will somehow stop the invasion. In the meantime, Diamon calculated that he would somehow cover it.
-Are you really okay? When this is over, I don’t know what your future holds.
‘I can’t help it. this is the only way Well, after that, Ackerman will take care of it. Aren’t you a warrior?’
Aren tried to end the conversation with a light joke. Now, because Ackerman was almost there.
—… … i get it. I can’t stop it either. Then, after having Ackerman and Cyana fight, I will teleport to the academy.
‘Yes, please. Protect them.’
―I wish you no luck, possessor.
Aren smiled faintly at the voice of the Ego Sword in his head.
The fact that he is laughing
“You were here beforehand.”
The guys who arrived below didn’t know.
He only feels fear from Aren and Siana as he blocks himself with his heart.
Aren’s shadow looked exceptionally large today.
Acheron immediately went into action. He persuaded Ackerman.
– Ackerman. You deal with that magical girl.
‘Yes? why? Shiana is really strong without an answer… … .’
-If you want to do it, do it! Because it means a lot! I don’t have much time!
‘Ah, Mr. what? All right.’
It is the Hero’s Ego Sword. Ackerman, who admired the hero, could not resist his words.
Ackerman said as he fixed his grip on Acheron.
“I will deal with Siana.”
For an instant, Siana’s red eyes flashed fiercely. Something like the eyes of a tiger encountered at night had the power to harden the body.
‘No, I think this is a mistake?’
No matter how much I thought about it, it didn’t seem like Siana could win. Isn’t this too much a balance collapse!
Ackerman’s screams didn’t change anything.
Warm air brushed across her cheeks, and Shiana floated.
At the same time, nine magic circles were floating leisurely. Everyone here was horrified by the sight.
Summoning 9 circles at the same time was only possible for the head of the Magic Association.
“I won’t look at you.”
The wind blows strongly. Cyana’s hair, tinged with silver moonlight, fluttered in fearful ways.
* * *
At some point, Ackerman and Cyana disappeared.
It was as if the place of the fight had been moved with leap magic.
Rather, Cain thought.
It was because I was able to fight Aren without getting in the way.
“Candidate Saint. Leave this fight to me.”
Bell had no intention of doing that. When he told me not to intervene, it was good news for Bello.
“I know… … .”
Bell agreed without the slightest hesitation. I was thinking of somehow holding my breath until the fight was over and then secretly claiming the trophy.
However, it was difficult to stop him from constantly looking towards Aren.
Bell began to watch the fight, clutching at her heart. I’m confused about who to support.
I wished Cain would win in my head, but my heart was cheering for Aren.
As soon as Cain was ready, he immediately launched an offensive.
Before Aren started the battle in earnest, he intended to see the match.
In terms of objective skill, Aren was judged to be the best among the current 2nd year combat world, so he came up with a surprise strategy.
Like a hedgehog shooting thorns, the sharp trajectory of the swordfish was quickly shot.
Chichaechaechae!
“Oops!”
Cain’s surprise was effective.
As if Aren didn’t expect that Cain would attack at such a quick timing, he hurriedly retreated after receiving several attacks.
Aren’s blood was smeared on the tip of the sword fish. Clearly, it was an effective hit.
‘exactly… … . It won’t be easy if we don’t fight sincerely.’
Aren thought as he looked at the wound on his arm.
The really important fight is the confrontation with Diamon. I couldn’t use all my strength here.
I know that fact well, but Cain Abella was definitely a formidable enemy that could not be defeated in a ‘moderate’ fight.
‘Ackerman and Cyana passed safely.’
Acheron’s space movement authority was activated. They would have moved to the academy.
The number floating in the sky is still 『5』.
Because of Acheron’s authority, it must mean that they haven’t been reflected yet, or that the attack has begun.
There was not much time left.
From now on, it’s not a marathon, it’s time to sprint 100m.
Aren held the sword loosely and dropped it to the ground.
In any case, it occupies the high ground. In the swordsmanship competition, the one who occupied a higher place had an advantage was something I heard a lot in class.
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Knowing that, Cain will try to overcome the disadvantages of the terrain no matter what.
‘When Cain tries to change his position, he does his best.’
After planning the plan, Aren gave strength to his eyes.
Slowly, a high degree of concentration began.
It was the same with Cain.
Already, the clear aura around her body clearly showed her will to win in the beginning.
Perhaps, the match will be decided by a single sum.
“Haa-!”
Cain, who has gathered enough strength, runs with spirit. At the tip of the Swordfish’s sword, there was a magical blade that could cut through Mithril.
The passage of time slows down.
This is a phenomenon that will happen to a guy who has been training for a long time like Cain.
From here on, it will be determined who reaches the higher realm and who has the stronger mentality.
Every time we take a step toward each other, dozens or hundreds of sums come and go in each other’s heads.
The two reached the world of swords.
Just as Deckard Abella tested Aren in the past, Cain was also fighting after calling Aren into his own territory.
In the ongoing battle of the mind, the result is 5:5.
When Aren cuts Cain’s thigh, Cain stabs him in the shoulder.
When Cain pierces Aren’s neck, Aren slices Cain’s entire waist.
They are also close to each other and point their swords at each other.
The face was very close. I can almost feel the rough breathing.
The kiss on that night when the fireflies dance comes to mind.
It is an unforgettable, sweet and thrilling memory.
But now there was only fierce competition. Cain gritted his teeth, not wanting to lose even to the person he loved.
Love is love, and competition is competition. Nothing could take precedence in front of the sacred sword.
The two exchange swords without speaking.
Pod!
The fight in the world of swords was also over after a tremendous consumption of mental power.
Experienced all of the opponent’s numbers in the image of the sword. All that remains is practice.
Now, whoever is stronger in actual combat, the swordsman with more remaining numbers wins.
Cain, who had been running like a lightning bolt, kicked off the floor just before confronting Aren and jumped high into the sky.
Fighting from the bottom up was inevitable.
Then, of course, you should occupy the high ground.
However, Aren would have expected even this.
‘From the sky.’
Cain’s choice was unexpected.
It’s not just about occupying a high ground, it’s about attacking from a really high place.
Instead of touching the ground with his feet, he uses his deadly power while floating in the air.
blood is hot It must be because the whole body is pulsating and the blood flow is speeding up.
Cain’s body was tense. The body was in a state suitable for pouring out enormous power.
Now, it is a movement that has been practiced long enough for the body to remember it.
‘Swordfish Thorn sword. scourge.’
Splitting the sky, a red spear fell to the ground.
The time it took for them to break through the clouds and fall to the ground is literally an instant.
It was like a red comet.
――!
Cain was confident that he had won.
But.
A truly destructive flash, the blade imbued with ominous light strikes back.
What Cain Abella overlooked.
Aren Blackfire’s achievements were far beyond her predictions.
Dark red magic reminiscent of the demon realm. Its magical power contained truly destructive power and took the form of a sword.
It wasn’t just an auror.
‘This?’
Before Cain could even be surprised, Aren’s blow was fired.
The red spear and the dark red trail split apart.
Needless to say, it was floating in the air, so it could not be defended or avoided.
As if intended, when Cain floated in the air… … Aren poured out his maximum power.
It was the end of the game.
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“under… … Quit.”
Cain bleeds. My shoulder is only slightly injured.
It was a sword attack that would have torn limbs if it had been hit directly.
However, this was only a competition, not a war.
There was no reason to take each other’s life. Moreover, the relationship between Aren and Cain was strong.
They weren’t the ones who would seriously hurt the opponent.
Aren twisted the attack trajectory at the end. He had a scar on his shoulder, but it would heal quickly if he emptied a bottle of Winsorbing’s tears.
By now, the monster invasion should have started.
You probably don’t have time to monitor the great war.
At this time, Aren took out Winsorbing’s tears hidden in the dimension.
“drink.”
“… … no.”
Cain insisted.
She was covering her eyes with her arms, as if she was crying. The resentment never went away.
Although he is accepting the outcome of the match, the process was very painful.
“Why are you so stubborn?”
Aren sighed briefly and asked. Even if it wasn’t so, since he had used sword steel, he was exhausted, so he only felt tired.
Cain obviously changed before the great festival. Strangely, like a person living alone in the world. She was like a lone wolf.
“What is it?”
Thinking that now that the match had been won, it might be okay to ask, Aren began to soothe her.
Cain could not refuse Windsorbing’s tears as Aren continued to invite him.
He just opened his mouth like a baby bird and drank whatever Aren poured out.
Little by little, the exhausted body was revived, and the pain subsided.
When the body is comfortable, the mind becomes weak.
In order to handle it alone, the door that was forcibly closed felt the limit and opened wide.
The suppressed emotions poured out like a waterfall.
“yes… … Heck, Aren… … I, I.”
Aren kindly wiped the tears from Cain’s cheeks.
“… … If you really don’t have a family name… … Black, nothing, keup. Are you a person?”
Cain wept. It’s also very sad.
“… … I don’t want to borrow a family name and rise to a high position. Black. I want to go up with only my skills.ぅ, always at the limit. But the person who blocks me every time is black… … I mean, he’s the one I like. me, i That is so hard.”
It’s a heartbreaking confession.
Aren couldn’t bear to fathom Cain’s heart, which he couldn’t even resent.
Aren let out a small sigh and shrugged his shoulders.
‘I knew it would be like this.’
One theme that runs through Cain in ＜Warriors Kingdom＞.
『Can I become a kingdom guardian purely with my skills alone?』
Until the story of the game is over, Cain questions his skills and tries to overcome them.
Effort is Cain’s identity.
One day, when Ackerman finally stopped him and lost confidence in his skills… … .
Cain said that, and two options appeared to the player.
1. No, you can. Do not give up.
2. When will you come to your senses?
It seems that now is the time to choose.
* * *
“laugh! What is this!”
Clearly, I was ready to fire 9 mixed elemental magics in 9 circles.
I was concentrating on getting Ackerman out with one attack, but something strange happened.
By no means, an unbelievably high level barrier magic created by Ackerman… … .
I had to separate the two.
The two of them floated as if they were in another dimension.
Shiana was taken aback. So was Ackerman.
To think that Acheron would use the authority alone.
‘What happen!?’
―The play ends here. The academy has been attacked.
Acheron is talking strangely.
At the same time, an unpredictable amount of mana fluctuated.
“Ackerman? When did you get this power… … !”
Cyanna glares at Ackerman in disbelief. However, before they could even hear an answer, they flew off somewhere.
In fact, it transcends time and space.
Flash! And the eyes of the two reversed.
The two floating in the sky landed on the ground. The two quickly adapted and figured out where they had arrived.
“Here?”
“Well?”
The place they arrived at was Pribit Mountain.
The scenery of the academy is clearly visible from Mt. Pribit.
After a while, Ackerman and Sianna realized something was wrong.
The vision was very bright. Bright red reflected in their pupils.
“What happened, what happened?”
“ah… … ?”
The academy had become a sea of fire.