“If you use my magic in front of me, wouldn’t it be too easy to steal?”
The chain that sealed all power stretched out as it was, and wrapped itself around Lane’s hand as if to prove that the owner had changed.
“I stole it… … ?”
Did my chains have this power?
It feels like all my physical strength is being sucked out… … One knee was bent randomly.
“I didn’t just steal it, I made some changes while stealing it.”
The structure of the Ryuken identity that builds the chain with Bell Curious is rearranged, and inverse correction is made in the direction of extremely amplifying the power of Ran (blocking).
“This blocks the flow of power that spreads throughout the body. It’s possible because I can look inside my body with the Bell Curious.”
“… … !”
“The important thing was the timing to completely block the flow, but thankfully, I was fooled by my acting?”
He said it as if it wasn’t a big deal, but as you can see from the blood shed from his eyes, the damage that Lane suffered was also considerable.
It was because I had to take the momentary action of stealing Kyung’s chain, calibrating it, and restraining its movement, in just 0.5 seconds.
Every time I interfere with the providence with Bell Curious, I feel a white burning pain in my brain. Is it a price for humans to dare to touch the realm of gods? … .
“Even if you explain it like this, you look like you don’t understand why. I admire the patience of a human who taught a guy like you magic.”
Until now, I had only used Bell Curious to remove an opponent’s magic after analyzing and recalculating it, but this is the real use that Skalge taught me.
Stealing someone else’s magic.
This stealing meant bringing back to me control of magic that the opponent was casting or had already activated.
“In short, the ‘Chain of Honor’ you used is now mine. It was originally mine.”
Of course, you have to inverse a mathematical formula that is several times more complex than invalidating magic by injecting false roots into the equation, but as you can see, the effect is enormous.
“Such, nonsense, can’t be possible… … !”
This is absolutely ridiculous.
Ribadin, who had struggled to move for a long time, finally gasped violently.
‘Can’t use not only magic power, but even simple powers such as muscular strength?’
When I realized the devastating truth, something flew into the sky as my jawbone turned around. It was teeth.
“There is something I felt while dealing with you warlocks. It’s like they can’t talk like animals. Maybe that’s why you have to beat it like an animal first to become compliant?”
Lane’s eyes were cold as she held the fragment of the cane that had been broken earlier.
“This bastard… … Whoops!”
“say. Who the hell is the guy who gave you that face and ability? Then I’ll let you die in peace.”
I felt like I was about to go crazy because of vaguely rising anxiety, embarrassment, and doubts.
While curious about the identity of the head, if the name of Tureina came out of that mouth, I was afraid to the extent that my fingers would tremble.
However, it was no one’s name that came out of the face of the guy who was covered in blood before he knew it. Only the eerie silence of laughter.
“The rat… … Yes, I admit the skill of rolling leftovers… … .”
“what? Are you still not right? All right, come here.”
“But anyway. That kind of hair doesn’t work for my mother.”
“okay! Tell me who the hell that mother is!”
“Don’t fret… … Now that you killed me, Mother will come to find you herself… … ! hehehe, it’s no use trying to escape! Hide and be terrified, like a rat!”
Just when I was about to inquire into the mother’s identity, I felt sick to my stomach in a visceral sense of disgust.
His face is melting. From the skull to the flesh, to the muscles, to the thick fluid… … .
‘How is this?’
Bell Curious is still active. Lord’s chain is still in my hands. Does that mean that it is not the power of a supernatural power? Is it chemical suicide?
“Oh, damn… … .”
By the time the question was sorted out, the corpse, with only the skull on its head, was terribly overturned in a puddle created by melting flesh.
“If that’s the case, there’s no point in taking him out and dealing with him one-on-one.”
I should have pulled out the information because anything was fine, but damn it.
‘I was poisoned while trying to get information, and this is the result… … .’
By then, Pippi landed on the top of Lane’s head and started doing a triumphant hip dance. His body was as warm as sunlight, probably because he had been breathing flames all this time.
“Rin, Pipi won. Lin Pipi defeated Warlock again. E·a·s·y! EZEZEZ~!”
Being with Pippi just makes me feel safe no matter what. not even lonely Laughter comes out even in such a terrible situation.
“First of all, let’s go to ＜Golden Rose＞ and go to church. We need to hide and treat the cancer poison before reinforcements arrive.”
The result was really frustrating, but there was no time to hesitate here.
There might be a comrade waiting nearby, but if you fight in this state right now, you will always lose.
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Even if you win, you may have to cut off your arm because the time is too late with the dark poison left unattended… … .
“It’s quite a lot, but to even defeat Ribadin.”
As I turned around and was about to leave the scene, a cold chill wrapped around my feet like a snake, froze my body in tension.
“To be honest, it was unexpected. I didn’t expect to beat Ribadin.”
Pipi flew up into the sky and covered her body with flames, and Lane’s eyes shook as if convulsing.
When he denied the reality he heard as an hallucination and glanced back, the worst situation eventually became reality.
Along with a long sigh, a voice drowned in despair came out like a sigh.
“… … Valencidis.”
* * *
“Yes, it is me.”
A calm voice returned.
The sun had long since gone down, and only the unsteady twilight lit up the forest.
In the forest where the miasma emitted by Ribadin had faded and the silence had been restored, a man with ten times more miasma appeared.
“You must be busy with your work, so can I go to a place like this?”
Valencidis is one of the most unusual warlocks I’ve ever met.
There is no life, there is no madness, and the personality that is reflected at first glance is high and noble. The popularity of mages of the common people is also extremely thick.
Because of the gap, it is impossible to know what they are thinking. Breathing becomes rough, hands and feet tremble.
“Do you think you can take back what you just said?”
“Is that so?”
“Think for yourself.”
Even now, I don’t know if he’s trying to kill himself or if he’s joking.
One thing you can know for sure.
That fearful mana is raging inside his body to the extent that his fingertips twitch… … Rather than giving the right to go first after thinking about it, I hit first from this side.
Charrr.!
The moment Lane’s eyes emitted a faint light, the chains of the guard moved silently and attacked Valensidis.
I thought it was over.
However, Valensidis’ body pierced by the chains melted into a muddy mess, and soon the presence disappeared from there.
‘Did you avoid this?’
Because he was a colleague of Ribadin, did he know how to deal with each other… … I was tensed and lowered my posture, but suddenly something grabbed the back of my head.
“It was awkward. From the moment you entered my deadly gap, the match was already decided.”
“… … !”
“Even if I release even a little magic power, your head will explode with miasma. So-”
At that moment, the form of flames swooped down on Valensidis.
The moment I felt startled in Valencidis’ hand that grabbed his head, I shook off his arm and at the same time blew the chain to seal his movement.
I thought it must have been… … The chains were thrown off by the iron wire (鐵扇; iron fan) that Valensidis had opened at some point.
“… … ?!”
A spirit of unknown depth flows from the ribs of the fan, which are horribly elaborately carved by dozens of ancient crows, and swallows the twilight at random.
You can see it at a glance.
That is the Abyssal Relic.
The fact that the 5-star magic was deflected so neatly supports this judgment perfectly.
‘As expected, my first judgment was correct.’
This guy isn’t some sort of black magician. He’s a man with a huge responsibility.
“Calm down. I was just trying to say let’s talk for a minute.”
As Valensidis folded the fan, it felt like the world was brightening as the mysterious power that consumed the twilight disappeared.
“story?”
“First, clear up the misunderstanding. I’m not here to kill you.”
“You believe that?”
“Believe me. If I were going to kill you, I wouldn’t have come alone in the first place.”
“It’s the same no matter how many small children come.”
“Could you have said that even if your weakness was exposed? If you brought your brothers and mother with you.”
“what?”
“I would have told you to get rid of that chain. As an example, he would have cut off the limbs of one of his two younger brothers. As an example of what happens when you don’t listen.”
There was not the slightest hint of deceit in Valensidis’ voice as he spoke of his cruelty.
“Then he would have thrown a knife and cut out your eyes. If you want to save your mother, along with this threat.”
There was no bravado, no exaggeration, and the voice was still, as if it were simply telling the truth.
sweat… … .
Cold sweat flows… … .
With the certainty that this guy is a dangerous person who cannot be compared to Ribadin and Liveni.
“I told you. If you observe a person, you can find their weakness. You care more about your family than you see.”
“You trash child… … .”
“If it is to achieve a goal, I will not choose the means. But don’t worry It’s only in situations where I’d understand the rationale for doing such a thing.”
“gibberish! You succumbed to the abyss and became a warlock, but you do a good job of imitating a sage. stop. Because it makes me nauseous.”
Valencidis then raised her lips in amusement and asked a bizarre question.
“What is a wise man, Lane Ludwig?”
“… … ?”
“Is it really the duty of those who follow the truth to simply conform to the order of this age, where one’s rank and status are determined from birth?”
Seriously, don’t mix things up.
This guy’s logic has a strange demonic nature. Arguing with him will only cloud your judgment.
“Dark magic is just a means I use to pursue the truth. To bring true order to this twisted world.”
“The new order is bullsh*t. Warlocks think the same no matter how old they are. You guys must be thinking of becoming the new rulers.”
“No, there are no kings and no nobles in the world I will create. There are only human beings who are equal to each other.”
“… … ?”
“And the beginning of that change will begin in the name of redistribution of magic.”
There were only unknown stories. However, it was a story that was strangely addictive.
So, it was a very dangerous story.
By then, the three suns had completely disappeared behind the ridge, and a chill had begun to hang over the forest as dusk fell.
“If you go to the left about 500 meters from here, you will find the place where Ribadin buried the magicians of the Special Affairs Division.”
“what?”
“I will take Ribadin’s body. I have to mix the corpse of that guy with the special forces wizards. As if we were fighting each other and were destroyed.”
I have to report that to the top, too, Valencidis said, then lifted Ribadin’s corpse with telekinesis.
I was dumbfounded, so I yelled out.
“What are you doing with me now?”
“We want to have a temporary cooperative relationship. Wouldn’t that be more comfortable for both of us?”
“… … ?”
“Ah, that’s right. If you go to church and get cured of your cancer poison, you will be exposed for manipulating the situation.”
Then, as if he had forgotten, he suddenly stretched out his hand toward Lane and quietly muttered something.
Then, the holy letters floated in the air, emitting light, and rushed at Lane. To be precise, with Lane’s left arm.
As the rune clung to Lane’s arm and scattered light, the pain subsided and the blood began to return to the darkened skin.
“High-speed chanting of divine magic… … ?”
I couldn’t believe it, so I couldn’t react for a long time except blinking my eyes.
Divine sorcery was a power that only those who had mastered the gyeongjang (經藏) among the three chapters learned by witches could use it.
The witches performed miracles of the gods with this book, which contained the words spoken by the gods, and 300 years ago, Friede used this power to purify the dark poisons of the party members.
– I know with glory! The difficulty of learning the armor is enormous! Only a very few witches can take off their suits.
such power… … How the hell is this wizard?
Witches are different from wizards.
If there is no teacher, it is a structure in which one cannot learn anything by self-study in the deepening part. And divine magic is the hardest magic to learn?
“Because the person who taught me is unique. I was able to learn both magic and witchcraft.”
“… … Are they the same person as the being called ‘Mother’ by any chance?”
“That cannot be answered. No, if you answer first, I will answer too. What exactly are you, Lane Ludwig?”
A chilling suspicion flashed through Valencidis’ eyes and passed through his chest.
“At that age, you can handle 5-star magic and learn Bell Curious. You are so abnormal.”
“… … It’s a talent.”
“Let’s call this a talent. But when I heard that the guys from the special affairs department were dead, or even a black magician who killed people himself and was so calm, that’s not something that can be done with talent, right?”
I had nothing to say.
From the beginning, I wasn’t so indifferent to the death of a person. During the five-year expedition, that sense has only been blunted.
“Can’t you talk? Neither do I. Everyone has secrets that no one can tell.”
Valencidis left those words and quietly disappeared into the darkness of the forest.
“Come back before curfew. If you don’t want to be bothered by suspicion.”
I wanted to inquire into the identity of the mother, but stopped. Because I couldn’t answer.
And I thought for a moment.
Are you really just going like this?
But again, it wasn’t that his logic wasn’t right. If he really intended to dispose of me, he would have dragged my family with me… … .
‘Then, from my point of view, shouldn’t I rather deal with it now?’
If I leave it alone, it seems that one day it will become a really dangerous enemy… … .
But I was not confident.
That was the case now that his mana had been consumed by the fight with Ribadin. And I was hesitant for some reason. Why did you treat me?
“Rin, that guy is dangerous. Danger, danger, emergency, emergency, super-emergency-extra.”
It was only after he completely disappeared out of sight that Pippi, hovering over Lane’s head in the vigilance, landed on his shoulder.
“Oh, I know. Let’s think about how to deal with it before revealing our true colors.”
He’s a terrifyingly dangerous guy.
To the point where I don’t want to turn it into an enemy… … .
As the forest settled quietly in the early evening wind, the sophistry of Valencidis ran frantically in my mind.
– There are only human beings who are equal to each other.