Episode 66.
I asked the leader of the advance party.
“By the way, where is the Life Vessel?”
“My subordinates are searching right now, but…”
It seems I can’t find it.
If it is not here, there is only one place left.
“Then it must be in the basement.”
“Be underground…”
The leader of the troubled advance party.
If it was underground, there would definitely be skeletons coming out all the time.
It must be difficult to get through there.
“Since we’ve defeated the lich and the demon, the skeleton won’t come out anymore.”
“Then it’s fortunate…”
I’m not sure, so I can’t say for sure.
He left those who were healing their wounds first.
Fortunately, the skeleton didn’t come out as I expected.
Because the dungeon entrance was empty.
“I’ll go downstairs right away.”
“yes.”
There was a single platform in the basement.
And on top of that platform was a small marble.
I’ve never actually seen a life vessel, so I asked the leader of the advance party.
“That must be a life vessel, right?”
The leader of the advance party nodding his head.
I went up on the podium and checked the life vessel.
‘The ball is filled with water. It’s just the way I saw it in the book.’
The water inside the marble had a dark color because it was condensed magic.
The water inside the marble was about half full.
“Wouldn’t it be full in the first place?”
“Anyway, it seems that a large amount of demonic energy has been lost due to endlessly summoning skeletons.”
A huge amount of mana was dormant in the Life Vessel to build up the demonic energy in the center of the dungeon.
said the leader of the advance party.
“Half of the mana in the Life Vessel was wasted… that’s outrageous.”
It was a life vessel that could not be diminished by even large-scale magic.
“No, it could be because I summoned a demon.”
“devil···.”
Demon of Resurrection, Revive.
I just hope it doesn’t come back to life.
“Retrieve this and go back.”
I put the life vessel in my arms.
If you hand this over to Ephinia, Ephinia will be able to summon the devil in no time.
When we came out of the dungeon, many people greeted us.
I went straight to Ephinia.
“Here is the rifle vessel.”
I gave the Life Vessel to Epinia.
Ephinia put the Life Vessel in a small box and put it in her arms.
“But what happened inside?”
Ephinia’s gaze turned to the leader of the vanguard.
Their behavior was shabby.
Some personnel are still in the dungeon to heal their wounds.
“That’s it…”
I told Ephinia what had happened in the dungeon.
Then Epinia opened her mouth in surprise.
“You caught the devil?”
“yes.”
“Then this is the second time?”
“It is not.”
He told me about the demons I faced.
“You mean the demon you dealt with before came back alive.”
“yes that’s right. Still, it didn’t seem like a demon that was on the strong axis.”
Since his ability is resurrection, it was far from strong.
I was just persistent.
“hmm···.”
Ephinia was suddenly lost in thought.
“That means, after all, I can’t avoid fighting the devil who plays games with me, right?”
I’ve been thinking about it too.
“It’s probably because he’s a devil. I’m afraid they won’t attack right after the game ends.”
“I have to be careful.”
If you are fully prepared, no matter how strong the devil is, you won’t be able to do anything.
Besides, if it’s the demon of the book that I’ve experienced, expected to be playing a game with Ephinia.
‘I don’t think his combat ability is that high.’
It looked closer to the side of using the sechi tongue.
Or mainly use magic.
I said while looking at Epinia.
“I think it’s better to come back soon.”
“That would be good. Because I also obtained the Life Vessel.”
“By the way, what about Amis…?”
Amice was nowhere to be seen.
Ephinia pointed to the people of the Holy Empire.
Amis came into sight between them.
Amice had a huge hammer in her hand.
“That hammer…”
The suspicion that Armis might have gone.
But since Amice is holding it, Amice’s weapon must be right.
“With that, Armis broke the skeleton, and it was amazing.”
“That’s great.”
Contrary to the thin-looking arm, it was tremendous strength.
“He looked like… a barbarian!”
“yes···?”
Isn’t that a savage warrior?
Amis looked at us.
Armis said something with his mouth.
‘I’m done with the story, so I’ll join you.’
He was obviously saying it like that.
And when Armis came to us, something was different.
‘What is that?’
Amice’s body had changed drastically.
“I… what the hell is that?”
“They say it’s the divine power of Amice? It increases your strength to the maximum.”
Even those who use mana sometimes emit strong power according to the breathing method.
However, it doesn’t change drastically to the appearance like that Amice.
‘I think we’ll lose if we fight…’
I can’t think of a way to beat Armis in that state.
Gyeonggi also looks similar to me.
“thank you. I heard about Cassias-nim’s performance from the people of the advance party.”
The appearance of Amice, who arrived in front of us, changed again.
“Hey… I have a question.”
Is it possible to change like that if you use divine power?
“What’s the status just now?”
“Oh, I guess you’ve never seen anything like this before.”
Looking at that reaction, do you think this kind of thing happens often?
“Unlike mana, divine power does not put too much strain on the human body.”
“I’ve heard of that before…”
“That’s why it’s possible to use divine power to the limit to transform the body.”
“Is that so?”
But I’ve never seen anyone whose shape changes in the advance party or in Cesc’s group.
“Of course, it is only possible when the body is blessed.”
Suddenly, I have a question.
can i do it too
“Is it possible to do that with mana?”
“Hmm… that wouldn’t be impossible.”
isn’t it impossible?
“then!”
I was trying to tell you to teach me.
“But even if you try, there won’t be a big change in appearance.”
“yes? Why?”
“Yes, because mana and holy power are different. Unlike divine power, if you use mana to the limit on your body, it will explode, right?”
If that’s the case, isn’t it an unreasonable story?
“Then why isn’t it impossible?”
“You just need to use the right amount.”
It’s easy to say.
I’ve heard it can explode, but do you think I’ll do it?
“It doesn’t seem like a skill for me.”
“That is very unfortunate. It’s a skill our princess learned.”
I looked at Epinia.
Epinia is scratching her head in embarrassment.
I was very surprised right now.
Does that mean Ephinia can become like Amis?
Ephinia looked at me displeasedly, perhaps noticing my thoughts.
“It’s not like that! look!”
Epinia rolled up her arms.
Ephinia’s arms are thin for a swordsman.
The moment Epinia gave her strength, it became thicker than before.
“This is the limit.”
“hmm···.”
Can I be honest?
Could that be of any help?
My doubts were answered by Armis.
“It’s not just swordsmanship and mana that make you stronger.”
That’s… I think you’re right.
The more strength you have, the stronger you become.
The speed at which you swing your sword will also increase.
“Um… could you teach me too?”
Amis looking troubled.
When I thought about it, I remembered Armis’ position.
The royal maid of honor.
There will be no time to train others.
Realizing that fact, Epinia stepped forward.
“I will teach you. Because I have more time than Armis.”
Amice’s expression still looks dissatisfied.
if.
“Isn’t it okay to inform others about this technology?”
“It’s not like that, but…”
Amice was looking at Ephinia, not me.
“Since Cassias-sama saved the people of the Holy Empire, it doesn’t matter if I teach you this technique…”
Amice takes a step closer to Epinia.
“It’s true that the princess has more time than me, but the princess…”
I finally realized.
Amice has work, but Ephinia also has work.
I was worried that Ephinia would throw me off the job as an excuse.
“Amis! Don’t you believe me?”
“yes.”
“Aren’t you saying it too quickly?”
“Did the princess show you anything?”
It doesn’t matter who it is, so it would be nice if the person who would teach me was decided quickly.
“Whoa… I see. Princess… Please inform Cassias-nim well.”
“Yeah, leave it to me!”
Behind Ephinia’s bright smile, there was clearly a dark side.
‘I’m sure you’ll be messing around a lot while teaching me.’
* * *
Upon arriving in the Mycenaerian Empire, the Messiah was waiting for him, so he moved in a chariot.
“Mr Cassias!”
“uh? What have you been up to here?”
“The next match starts right away.”
“what?”
As soon as we arrived, it was a game.
I hurriedly got off the carriage and said goodbye to Ephinia and Amice.
I hurriedly ran to the Coliseum.
Messiah explained the match opponent from the side.
“It’s not a known fact, but this time the opponent is an assassin.”
It’s not a known fact, but to find out.
It was also the imperial family.
“The main weapon he uses is a dagger, but unlike his excellent skills, he is a coward.”
“Are you a coward?”
Since he is an assassin, is he a coward because he often uses things like memorization?
“They do all sorts of things to induce the opponent’s vigilance.”
“Is that person number 4 in the rankings?”
“Because he is so good at it. Hear rumors, no, even before the game actually starts.”
Are you saying that even an ambush is carried out before the game starts?
“This time, Cassias-nim went on a trip, so there was no damage. It is the number one match opponent that gladiators avoid.”
Dirty, filthy grow up.
Such a person is rather easy to deal with.
Arriving at the Colosseum, I immediately prepared for the game.
Well, there was nothing to be prepared for.
Someone called my name behind me.
“Are you Cassias?”
A mean-looking snake-eyed man.
I’m sure that person is my opponent who is ranked 4th.
“That’s right, but are you Zekram?”
Zekram nodded.
Zekram offered to shake my hand.
The moment I tried to hold that hand without a doubt, the words of the Messiah came to mind.
-Sometimes they do tricks before the game starts.
I stopped right away.
Zekram withdrew his outstretched hand as if he was embarrassed.
“Ah… well, the rumors about me aren’t good.”
Zekram scratched his head and disappeared.
Seeing it like that made me feel a little sorry.
* * *
Zekram looked back.
Cassias was nowhere to be seen.
And he looked at his hands in relief.
“How did you notice?”
In Zekram’s hand was a thin, transparent glass blade, coated with paralysis poison.
“I can’t even do it, and it’s like the first time I’ve ever started a game.”
But Zekram was confident.
He had not only one number, but he was also confident in his skills.
“Kassias, let’s see. You will pay dearly for refusing to shake my hand.”
Zekram smiled sinisterly as he recalled all the filthy, despicable moves he had.