Jeron’s Suffering (2)
There were still a few knights who survived and resisted the raid, but it was only a matter of time before they were all sorted out.
Some of the enemies opened the doors of the envoys’ wagons one by one, mercilessly massacring them, and the surrounding area was covered with additional barriers caused by wizards, making it impossible to escape without using [Hero’s Footsteps].
In that crisis, Hesperon’s head turned tighter than ever.
‘What on earth were you thinking doing this in the middle of the capital? How are you going to do the follow-up? Are you going to start a rebellion?’
When researching important people in advance, Stab, the head of the imperial family’s guard, was clearly a neutral… To be precise, a member of the imperial faction.
So I heard that Riley is also quite concerned about getting him on the side.
‘Damn it, I’m a human confined to the imperial palace, so I don’t have enough information. No, my motivation is good! I have to find a way out somehow!’
Even now, Riley’s feelings were being transmitted to him through the “String of bonds”.
As expected of a princess, she seemed to be trying various methods to see if there was a hidden means, but that thread-like expectation soon seemed to be blocked by something, and she was repeatedly frustrated again.
‘…The first thing he talked about was not about the Immortal King, but about making sure he couldn’t escape from this place.’
No matter how many times I searched, it was a hopeless situation that I couldn’t help it.
But even so… She didn’t give up until the end.
She is a girl who has not yet reached the age of majority and feels the fear of the approaching shadow of death every moment, but she struggles to maintain her composure and strives until the very end.
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However, if she gave up first and withdrew…
‘Nothing is as unsightly as that!’
You are like a black man who manipulates this world from behind, isn’t that too hurtful to your pride!
‘I can’t give up without even trying. It just happened that the possibility appeared.’
But to make that possibility a reality, there was something absolutely necessary.
Right time.
The barriers installed in the princess’s carriage were on the verge of being completely destroyed, and two knights were approaching her right in front of her carriage as well.
Even now, when my thinking ability has improved dramatically, I still feel a sense of urgency.
-Hannibal Strauss: Tsk, stupid and inefficient. Wouldn’t it be better if only one of you escaped rather than both dying?
-Hesperon: No, I’m at the level of an intermediate wizard now. The biggest asset he has is his relationship with Riley, the next heir to the throne.
Although they share and understand each other’s thoughts, they cannot understand each other due to the difference in the way of thinking that makes up their existence.
So, Hesperon very kindly added an explanation that Hans could accept.
-Hesperon: But if you run away from here, there will only be one mediocre intermediate wizard left. In that case, wouldn’t it be better to gamble? If you succeed, you’ll become the next emperor’s closest aide?
-Hannibal Strauss: Whoa—? That’s certainly true. Well, if you’re at your level right now, it shouldn’t be that difficult to recreate it.
-Hesperon: If you say that, it hurts a little.
-Hannibal Strauss: Good. It may be a waste of time, but considering the return, it’s worth the walk.
-Heinrich: The battle just ended for me too. I’ve got some spare time, so let’s start preparing right now. I wish you well. I don’t want to see the princess go wrong.
-Heinz II: Hmm, it’s a way to buy time.
– Howard: Wait! Come to think of it, there is one thing I prepared simply, but it is still unfinished…
The emergency meeting in my brain in such an accelerated time is over.
The situation began to develop rapidly again.
***
Quaang!
The knight who drew his sword and opened the door of the wagon with the servants on board instantly stepped back.
Suddenly, the opponent who came out of the wagon door suddenly swung a sword at him.
However, as a high-ranking knight of the empire, it was not at a level that he could not respond to.
“Rebellion? It bothers you.”
“I am a disciple of Viscount Pristine. It’s a magician, so be careful.”
“You mean the wizard? Sorcerer’s sword…”
However, another knight who was a little away was afraid to pay attention.
Blue magic light flashed from the whole body of that man, Hesperon, and its speed was amplified several times.
“Fair tricks! No way!”
But even that was just ridiculous for the knight.
A thick haze rose from his body, and the sword, which was also enveloped in a brilliant aura, cut the sword of the wizard who dared to attack him with a single stroke.
And the moment he, who was elated by that, was about to cut down the defenseless opponent…
Quaang—!
Hesperon’s fist, which had been amplified several times with the black magic light that flashed in an instant, was lodged in his chest.
“Chehehehe?!”
Snuggle Geek—
As if made for martial artists, the metal gauntlet with reinforced knuckles rubbed against the knight’s armor, spreading an ominous sound.
“This, what… What…!”
Moreover, the problem was not simply the shock caused by the blow.
A fatal curse emanating from his fist pierced the aura that wrapped around his body, limiting his movement.
If it wasn’t for the aura, this curse alone would have rendered her completely incapacitated.
But that didn’t mean he had any hope of surviving.
Fuhuaak—!
Red fresh blood splattered with a terrifying sound, and the body of the knight who lost his head slowly fell backwards.
“You bastard!”
And at the same time.
Chaeeng!
The sword of another knight, which had been moving the moment his colleague was hit, interlocked with the ‘Jet-black Sword’ that had formed in Hesperon’s hand.
Of course, it was the same that ominous dark magic emanated from the sword dripping blood from the freshly harvested life.
Now, as if it were leaking out of his body.
The knight who pressed the sword even harder at him opened his mouth as if chewing.
“Could it be that he was a black magician? Besides, where else can you find such a demonic sword…!”
“Kuh, I borrowed it from a friend!”
At that natural reply, he frowned in displeasure… But that was all.
Even if he strengthens his body with black magic or borrows the power of a demonic sword to resist Aura.
Visor-! Chanang! Chae-chaeng-!
In front of a high-ranking knight of the highest rank, he was just a child playing with dangerous toys.
‘No, not at the level of a child. I’m sure I heard that you’re a wizard, but what about martial arts and swordsmanship? Isn’t it just a matter of reacting with physical abilities?’
No matter how much he borrowed the power of cheating, the fact that he somehow reacted to his attack and mixed his swords was proof that he was not ordinary.
Even though it’s really close and I’m just barely enduring it, it’s commendable enough.
sh*t-
‘But that ends here.’
The knight fiercely raised the corners of his mouth as he looked at the demonic sword that had begun to crack in his strong aura.
No matter how full of dark magic it was, it was only natural that it was exposed to attacks wielded with full force by those who reached the level.
‘I don’t know if I could have strengthened my weapon with an aura, but I can’t even begin with that modest magical power. You pretend to be a knight for a wizard, you should know the subject!’
So he swung his sword towards the fissure of the demon sword, confident of victory.
The moment the swords met again, he felt the black magic that began to expand in the gap and opened his eyes wide.
“What? ···This?!”
But belatedly realizing the ideal, he had no time to react.
Kwajajak!
Fragments that were shattered in an instant by the tremendous pressure that started from the crack were shot in one direction with a specific purpose and direction by the spell cast on the demonic sword.
Kwaaang-!
Numerous fragments sweeping the front like claymore mines full of deadly black magic.
This deadly demonic sword, created to reliably annihilate opponents with arms crossed, deliberately limited its effective range to the extreme in order to maximize its lethal power.
Dump!
As such, it boasted an overwhelming effect against those who entered the distance.
Even if it is a knight of the highest rank.
“Ha, ha— just because the level is high isn’t enough. This is what tempal is.”
Hesperon breathed heavily as he looked at the knight’s corpse, barely formed thanks to the enormous aura.
No matter how much he strengthened his body with auxiliary magic using [Introduction to Magic] and used skills such as [Martial Art] and [Strength], it was impossible to defeat knights of this level simply with his abilities.
In order to get through this situation, of course, external assistance was needed…
That was the support for high-grade items through 「Avatar Cloud」.
‘Even that’s a magic tool focused on dark magic that has amazing effects.’
The Immortal King personally selected and sent it after seeing the hands, so there is no question about the quality.
Of course, using such a thing could not be without side effects.
Passeuk—
“Hmm.”
The disposable magic sword, which only had the handle left, turned into powder and disappeared, and a terrible curse began to penetrate into the right hand holding the sword.
Not only that, but the rings, necklaces, and bracelets worn on his body… Also constantly polluted the numerous accessories he received sponsored to enhance his physical abilities and attack power, which was eating away at his lifespan.
‘Well, lifespan doesn’t really matter. .
However, Hesperon gulped down the blood that flowed down his throat and remained tense until the end.
It was only natural that there was such a commotion, but the eyes of all the knights around him were already focused on him.
“… A cursed thing. Was he a real warlock?”
“No, looking closely, I don’t think I learned it myself. Those magic tools seem to be the cause. . . Well, it doesn’t matter now.”
“Apart from Kunther, I never thought that even Sir Wilhelm would be defeated.”
In a very short time, a knight died, and the one who went directly to it died in an unexpected blow.
While I was just watching, thinking I would win easily, two of my colleagues died screaming, so they couldn’t recklessly attack and had no choice but to raise their guard.
‘It’s thrilling.’
Of course, he didn’t step out right away, but the sword-like momentum rising among the knights was so vicious as to cut him to pieces at any time.
-Heinrich: You’re a little late. Still, this should be helpful enough. I’ll send you more as soon as they’re ready.
When he was wary of the knights who were slowly besieging him like that.
Suddenly, Hesperon’s right hand, filled with Heinrich’s holy power, began to pulverize the cursed energy penetrating there.
‘Ah, I think I’ll live a little longer.’
No matter how indirectly it was an exercise of power through the holy sign, the name and color was the sacred power of the saint.
The knights who were preparing to join forces with that energy flinched and frowned again.
“…A tremendous divine power. Is it a holy thing?”
“Looking at the rapid decline, it seems temporary. But at that level, at least the archbishop level seems to have intervened?”
“The same as the cursed item earlier, you have something like that? What the hell are you doing?”
‘This is an alt character supported by the main character. It’s so sweet.’
It was Hesperon who responded in a playful way while holding weight with a serious expression, but in reality the situation was not so relaxed.
Even in the middle of the fight, one side of his head continued to focus on the “String of solidarity”, But it was still a little short of reaching what he wanted.
‘I think I just need a little more time.’
He glanced around.
Those who were already riding in the wagon were all slaughtered except for a few who seemed to be one with them.
Still, there were still quite a few survivors in the group of knights who didn’t betray, as if their eyes were distracted by the mess they were in.
When looking at the situation like that.
Creepy—
He turned his eyes away from the sudden cool sensation.
As expected, Stave, the leader of the traitors, was standing there staring at me.
With the wagon door wide open right in front of you.
***
Stave, who had been staring at Hesperon, soon looked away.
Right now, this job is more important than one of those guys.
After watching for a while, the things he had were a little annoying, but the level itself was not that high.
Now the subordinates won’t be vigilant, so they should be able to organize enough.
“… Sir Stave. Why would you do this?”
“I’m sorry, Princess. Isn’t this what all political wars are originally? I just wanted something different.”
“Do you think it will be okay to move openly like this in Jeron? His Majesty the Emperor will never sit idly by!”
“Don’t worry about that part. It’s not like this side did it without thinking either.”
Stave responded calmly to Riley’s warning.
It was because he had poured tangible and intangible resources to the extent that his powers stumbled into this work, and he was not the only one who was directly mobilized.
Very unfortunately, Princess Riley 5, who barely escaped the clutches of the Immortal King, will be dealt with as a result of the immortal army chasing after her escaped captive.
The terror currently taking place in the city was part of it, and all physical and magical evidence and witnesses were already prepared.
‘Including me, everyone here too.’
He smiled at her coolly and looked down at her with her cold eyes.
“I’m sorry, but I don’t have time anymore. Now is the time to go.”
She responded to the conversation as a final courtesy to the princess, but as there was not much free time left for them, she couldn’t spend any more time.
Wouldn’t there be a limit to earning time with all efforts from the center and other places?
“For a moment! I hope you…”
Riley tried to get some time by talking to him, but Stave ignored it and calmly took out a short dagger from the subspace magic tool.
In fact, it was only called a dagger because it had a handle, but judging by its appearance, it was something in the shape of a beast’s claw.
“Oh, I have one more thing to ask for your understanding. It’s probably hard to die so gracefully. It will be quite painful, but it will be a miserable situation.”
A dagger with bloody claws that spreads energy that seems to tear everything apart as soon as it comes out.
He was also a cursed sword full of black magic.
“Come to think of it, that friend from earlier used cursed items. Actually, from the beginning, I was planning on making him the Undead King’s nephew, but I think it would be okay to make him the beast that killed the princess himself.”
His gaze turned to where the commotion was still coming from.
I thought the presence felt from earlier was strange, but he went into the gap of the few surviving knights and supported them, doing all sorts of things.
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Recovering the knights with items containing divine power, buying time with barrier magic tools in case of emergency, and the bloody storm triggered by a bloody orb as a medium prevented the wizards from intervening.
Also, in the meantime, the subordinates were unable to use their hands on the ominous items including the demonic sword.
“Tsk, incompetent things. I guess I’ll have to try my hand at that too. I’m busy with work, so I’ll finish it now.”
Stave frowned at him and lightly clicked his tongue.
As if he had nothing to wait any longer, he swung his dagger at Princess Riley.
No, to be precise…
Towards the place where Princess Riley was ‘been’.
“···Under?”
After cutting the air like that, Stave, who had been frozen for a while, slowly turned his head following his own senses.
In the middle of the battlefield where the riot is still going on.
And there.
“Oh man, it was close.”
In the arms of Hesperon, who smiled wildly while bleeding from his nose and mouth.
Princess Riley was held in her arms with her eyes wide open.
he might be weak, but he has the MC-aura, remember
WOAHH.