082. Crimson Witch (3)
It is a temple!
It hurts my conscience to say these words with my mouth as a black fire… … . Now that I’ve decided to improve my relationship with the church.
I started to have a sense of justice.
Gregoric’s heart was contained in magic water. The green magical water had changed to orange as it absorbed the holy power of the ruby jewel.
“If the cardinal sees this, he will cough up blood.”
The significance of the holy relics to the church members was special. If they knew that such a monster had been turned into such an experimental instrument, they would be willing to go to war.
If it is the Church of Light, it will remain so. It was really a temple back then.
I took the holy relic damaged by the magical water.
Now that the relic is safe, it’s time to find the most important one.
I see a desk full of paperwork.
Where is it?
Among those piles of documents, you need to find Siana’s Engraving Magic Research Book.
In the game, it was shiny and shiny for the player to see, and the story progressed with just a click, but the reality is always hardcore difficulty. You shouldn’t even dream of that.
It’s okay though. Because he knows the approximate location, and thanks to Diamon’s increased wisdom, he has the ability to speed-read.
Pallappalak!
I quickly read through the papers. It’s something you’ve never seen before in the game.
-Research on the combination of humans and orcs
-Research report on Lizardman skin transplant and side effects
-Succubus heart transplant progress report
-Humans, Elves, and Monster Crossing Experiment Report
-Dragon Heart Magic Conception Report
-Homunculus breeding test report
-Magic Breeding Experiment Research Paper
-Sacred Artifact Mediating Conception Research Report
But the more I read, the more strange things came out.
‘What is all this?’
It was a list of disgusting sentences that made me feel sick. The more I read, the more I found one thing in common.
All of them were obsessed with creating new beings by combining humans with something else.
Just looking at the gatekeeper on the first floor, the human orc homunculus, I knew that this crazy witch was researching this line.
However, this was not a simple human body conversion study.
conceived.
The Crimson Witch tried to control a naturally created being with her own power, not a homunculus, an imperfect being born due to a magic contract.
‘Siana… … .’
I couldn’t help but think of her naturally. It was confusing. It made me think that maybe Ciana might not be an ordinary human being.
Was it born through the magic of a dragon heart?
No, is it human?
If you think of a witch, there’s nothing surprising about what happened to her.
However, what is a bit embarrassing is that all of these settings are not in the game at all. Even when I looked at Siana through the status window in the first place, I couldn’t find anything strange.
However, Shiana’s ridiculous amount of magic power and natural talent are certainly questionable settings.
I didn’t receive any special power, I was just born as a witch’s daughter, and that kind of talent.
‘Is this an Easter egg?’
Nothing is certain.
That doesn’t change anything either. She’s still just a nice, cute little kid. Identity or background did not matter in the slightest.
cyana is cyana
Rather, the witch, who did not know what she had done to that poor child, only intensified her murderous intent.
After flipping through a few more pages, I found what I was looking for.
-Subordinate Magic Imprint Research Book
“It’s really garbage.”
It was my brief impression of quickly reading the research paper.
Looking at the structure of the spell, the pain that Shiana must have suffered seemed far worse than I thought.
this witch… … I really don’t think I should die gracefully. No, killing is too humane. Wouldn’t it be right to subject them to the most cruel punishment in the world?
I put the research paper into my head.
In the game, if you bring the research book in front of Cyana, you can interact with it, so if you click it, the imprint disappears, but in reality, you have to unlock it yourself.
The prerequisite is that the witch has to unlock the imprint or smash the mana core. The complete disappearance of the imprint is possible only after that.
All business on the 15th floor is over.
I’d like to destroy them all, but I have to leave them alone to preserve the evidence.
It’s time for the armed conflict to begin.
The Cardinal who wants to open the door and the Crimson Witch who wants to protect the Mage Tower will collide.
As a witch, if you get caught on the 15th floor here, it will be the end. Even if you run away, you will be chased by the church for the rest of your life. She already had no other choice. All that remains is a final push.
–!
Just then, an explosion was heard. The sky at dawn was dyed red. That’s the witch’s scar.
It is proof that the witch was unable to convince the cardinal and used offensive magic.
At the same time, the entire mage tower began to ring.
– Everyone wake up! The church is invading! Destroy all illegal research materials and punish the intruders! hurry!
The magic tower woke up at the repetitive and urgent voice, and the battle began.
I also have to be alert and move quickly from now on.
It was to avoid a fight if possible and pick up useful things.
However, obstacles stood in my way from the beginning.
“Tch, is it a barrier… … .”
As if the red flame witch had contacted Liana separately, there was already a barrier on the 14th floor. So that no one could go up to the 15th floor.
The ‘witch of barrier’ Liana’s barrier technique was quite high.
You responded faster than I thought.
Right now, it was going on regardless of the story of the game. There is no need to panic over these variables.
again and again.
A barrier that has just been completed. the sound of the shoes that follow. Liana goes up to the 15th floor.
They must be planning to destroy all the illegal materials left on the 15th floor.
The witch would be willing to open the door if you procrastinate with armed conflict and delete all the evidence.
Then you will try to move on by expressing your opinion that all of this was a misunderstanding and that the church trespassed and was forced to use force.
Optimum number achieved in a short moment.
With a little stubbornness, you might be able to get over it somehow.
But, I don’t think I’ll let it go the way you think.
I’ve already taken all the evidence, and all that’s left is to collect the scattered items and experience points.
“… … Oh.”
Our eyes met with Liana who had come up to the 15th floor. Even though she had just woken up, she was a witch, and it was funny to see her dressed in a beautiful dress and earrings.
“I thought there was a rat.”
Liana twisted one corner of her mouth. In a way, she is a more toxic witch than the Red Flame, having endured for more than ten years under that tricky Crimson Witch.
She probably won’t have much independence left either. Right before realizing his dream, he would never be happy to see me trying to destroy the mage tower.
Horrible mana flowed over Liana’s shoulders. A clash was imminent.
I didn’t have a holy sword. All that was left was Acheron. The reason why I jumped into this place without the holy sword was because I believed in this guy.
It’s kind of a gamble, but Acheron won’t abandon me.
‘Acheron.’
-What.
‘It’s time to pay for the meal.’
-huh. can you handle me It must be hard.
‘Isn’t there anything I can’t use?’
-Acknowledge your talent, but always be humble… … .
‘Hunsu is an envoy.’
-huh. I don’t lend my power to just anyone, but since I’m a shameless body, I’ll pay for the driving degree.
swing… … .
An elusive red sword emerged from the air.
It began to eat away the magic around it at a terrifying rate.
* * *
blow your hair A whirlwind blew through the spicy test tubes on the 15th floor.
Liana’s unique barrier magic.
[Wind Barrier] gradually expanded its territory.
“I didn’t like you from the start. You never intended to give money, did you?”
“You are very quick-witted.”
“Hey, this Shang!”
When Liana got angry, the magic within the wind barrier oscillated even more violently.
—!
The wind howled louder. The wind is strong enough to push the entire body beyond the level of fluttering hair.
Inside the wind barrier, Liana has an absolute advantage. Wind blades fly from all spaces within the barrier.
There is nowhere to hide.
The method was to break the barrier or defeat the caster.
However, Aren knows how to attack Liana.
There are several ways. It was his old bad hobby to find a hidden strategy through Save-Road because he was bored.
Finding a way to tease the boss mob was like a symbol of an old gamer.
No matter how great a wizard is, is there a limit to the range of the barrier?
Simply maintaining the barrier consumes a lot of mana, but it’s really difficult to cover a wide area.
So, if the target leaves the barrier, the wizard becomes lethargic.
All you have to do is use that gap to break the barrier and attack the wizard.
Aren had a sealing sword, so there was no problem destroying it no matter how strong the barrier was.
Its simple physical power is top-notch, and its magical resistance is also the best, so it can rip through quite a few barriers with just a strong swing.
The other way is to hit Liana directly while avoiding the wind blades.
Once, I even defeated Liana with the goal of not losing 1 degree of HP.
It was a relatively low spec, so it was a strategy that required precise control. Aren also played like that to loosen his fingers.
For the rest, catch it with branches, catch it with consumable magic tools without weapons, dodge it so that Liana uses up all her magic, and then hit it and catch it… … . It was literally a method that was close to the deceased person’s pastime.
There are so many strategy strategies, but there was one he decided on.
“I got Acheron, but there is no reason not to use it.”
Overwhelming performance in a form different from that of the holy sword.
I got Akeron with my body, not just Ackerman, but it’s a loss if I don’t use it.
Wiing.
Acheron comes first. Even the sound of gently cutting the wind was of a kind not found in this world.
“I’ll just tear it to pieces. water lord.”
Liana gave a grin, a fatal smile for someone saying goodbye.
Then a gust of wind whirled.
Aren stepped back slightly to avoid the wind blade and swung the sealing sword.
At the same time, a red light flashed.
What is fired is Acheron’s sword strike. The red trail flew away, devouring the wind blades around it.
–Blood shot!
Red blood gushing. Liana looks down over her shoulder, not realizing what has happened.
“… … uh?”
In an instant, in Liana’s image, she was torn into countless pieces. It was an instinctive fear of dying in a fight.
A cold sweat flows and the hair becomes soft.
“ha… … ha… … .”
Exhale thinly. Liana’s heart was tightened by the pressure of death that she had never felt even from the Crimson Witch.
‘As expected.’
Aren laughed heartily at Acheron’s red blade.
Acheron’s swordsmanship devours the surrounding magic power and flies away. In other words, the stronger the opponent’s attack, the stronger the power of Acheron.
release after sealing.
A malformed magical structure that makes up Acheron. This mysterious black thread was destructive.
Even with this, only 30% of the power of the sealing sword was used.
Liana twists her mouth unpleasantly. It’s too early to give up If you step back, the only thing waiting for you is death.
Huiing, the whirlpool cried out sharply. Blades made of wind from all sides attacked Aren.
Crack!
The red sword scratched the floor and spattered sparks. Aren feels the magic draining out of his core.
It was painful, but bearable. All you have to do is make a quick win.
The sword strike was fired at Liana once again.
The red trail flashed as it engulfed the wind blade that flew towards Aren.
The power of the sharpness increased to an infinite extent, and the sword attack became strong enough to blow away Liana’s entire body.
death.
In front of that dizzying sensation, Liana hurriedly memorized a spell.
The triple barrier technique unfolds in the air. Hiss! However, as soon as the flower bloomed, a red trail cut through the shield.
so lightly
“Ugh… … ?”
There was blood all over Liana’s white dress.
The match was won.
In front of Acheron’s overwhelming power, even a skilled person who could even serve as an assistant to the mage master was useless.
Instead of ravenously devouring mana, Aren’s performance satisfied Aren.
-How are you?
‘It’s the worst value for money.’
– You’re clumsy at lying.
Aren didn’t show it off, but he really liked it on the inside. It was because I didn’t know that I would overpower Liana like this.
Liana’s [Wind Barrier] was helplessly scattered.
It was an embarrassing duel even to say it was a fight. Liana moved her lips without making a sound.
‘The words… … no.’
It was Liana who was satisfied with the achievement of the wind barrier. He said that even if he fought the Crimson Witch in this room, he would be able to survive for 3 minutes.
However, he was indiscriminately torn apart by the Blackfire family’s offspring who appeared out of nowhere. It was less than 30 seconds, let alone 3 minutes.
That ridiculous red sword. The logic and common sense she had accumulated so far were shattered in front of that bizarre object.
And that pale boy with it is… … .
dump. I lost my strength and fell to my knees.
If you fight more here, you will die. You must admit defeat and beg for your life.
“Live… … yup?”
The moment Liana smiled pitifully and begged, her mind was cut off with a dull sound.
Aren hit her neck with the blade of his hand, knocking her out.
“You can testify later.”
In fact, even in the game, Liana is later taken to the royal family and told of all the inhumane and illegal things that happened in the Mage Tower.
Somehow, it was Aren who was not breaking the Mage Tower quest, gradually increasing the difficulty from the first floor, but in the reverse order. Did you say that selling first is better?
Rather, I feel relieved.
Plus, the cardinal is fighting the final boss of the Mage Tower Quest, so how comfortable is it?
Bear rolls tricks, and Aren eats items.
“Shall we go?”
Steps downstairs were light.
* * *
Shut up!
Cyana’s hundreds of flaming arrows turned the Yeti + Slime Chimera into a hedgehog.
thud!
Chimera died with a scream of death.
As Aren had requested, Cyana was in the process of dealing with obstacles in the mage tower.
“Is Aren okay? … ?”
Aren had told her not to appear near the witch until the situation was over, but she couldn’t help but worry.
This is because, objectively, the Crimson Witch is a pretty dangerous witch.
He said he would fight such a dangerous woman, how could he not worry about Aren?
“Aren… … .”
Sianna peeked out the window.
Divinity rained down, and a firestorm raged.
“Mom?”
The person she hates to death and the witch of red flames are Siana’s only blood relatives. The magic tower is the same. Although it was a terrible place, it was clear that this was Sianna’s home.
When her mother disappears and the magic tower collapses, Siana loses her way. Ciana didn’t show it off, but she was afraid of it.
The witch’s bullying, which was close to brainwashing for a long period of time, still held back Shiana’s ankles until now.
‘I have to break the shackles.’
He meditates on Aren’s words. Cyana chewed her nails in anxiety.
Can I bear it even if my mother cries out for help in front of my eyes? Can I let my mother die? But mom is a bad person.
I do not know.
Sianna couldn’t make up her mind.
I guess this is why Aren told me to hide in a safe place. Siana nodded.
“still… … I hate being still.”
–!
On the 15th floor, the trembling of magical power was felt. The Crimson Witch lost the battle and moved to the 15th floor.
‘What do we do?’
The door on the first floor is also open. I could feel the cardinals and crusaders coming up at high speed.
Aren also noticed that he was heading to the 15th floor.
The moment is coming when Siana must be prepared.
Even if my mother died, even if I was left alone in this world, even if I was afraid, the moment I had to believe in Aren.