– aah!!! Go away, go away!!!!
The giant, made of sharp, transparent ice, shook his body frantically and shouted in a desperate voice.
The giant, Yuno, thrust his half-shattered fist into the ground with all his might.
– to me… close all … say don’t come. … Ida!!!!
As if to represent his will, the white snowfield cracked and icicles rose upside down.
It rushed at the opponent in front of it with a terrifying force, like an animal with its mouth wide open.
However, the opponent didn’t care at all, and instead threw himself at the icicle like a cannonball.
It was the confidence that came from wearing the king of thorns.
Seeing this, Yuno burst out laughing.
It was because the opponent fell into his own intentions, and in fact, Yoo Ji-hyuk’s body began to freeze in an instant.
– bruise. … the one who asked… !
He waved his arms broadly.
The intention was to make the blizzard even more intense.
The stronger the blizzard, the more advantageous it was because he was on the side.
In fact, Minerva was hiding in the blizzard and couldn’t catch herself, who was constantly changing her body.
Since the red-haired girl was a human, she could only protect herself in this blizzard.
The human, who was the target, had hardened the gaps and gaps between the armor he wore, so it was clear that there would be great restrictions on his movement.
– danger… under. army… .
The chase, which continued for almost half a day, was slowly and surely driving him to his limbs.
Yuno looked at the tool locked in the middle of her body with hateful eyes.
Where and how did you get this?
He vomited a question that no one could answer, and he vomited out a thick, unidentified liquid.
– You have to run away… .
Now there was no more power left.
The continued pursuit and close combat made all the remaining strength and energy drained, and all the traps, barriers, and clones that had been prepared were consumed.
If we go on like this, we might end up like Venus.
– nice… !
He escaped here because it was a land that no one had visited for decades, or at least, hundreds of years, but he realized once again that it was a huge mistake.
It was because in this extremely cold land, what he could do was extremely limited.
There was no way to bring out the lava that was sleeping deep in the earth, and only ice and glaciers could be obtained from the surroundings.
It was a sound that was likely to be incapacitated by an opponent who soon spewed out flames.
And Minerva and Yoo Ji-hyeok, even the red-haired human who clinged to them and warned Ariman not to touch them, were able to create a spark that was not red, even blue and white.
– do. … have to ruin it run away… strength, recovery. … Sun… !
That was then.
Woodduck. and an ominous sound rang out.
The embedded tool dug a little deeper.
– radish… .
Soon after, the giant’s scream resounded through the blizzard.
[Where are you going?]
hateful voice.
Yoo Ji-hyuk.
It was him.
– uh. How… ?
Yuno muttered blankly.
Another piece of metal was embedded in his body.
I was able to realize later that the iron was different from the usual thing.
Maybe Minerva… ?
No, it wasn’t.
This was not Minerva’s energy.
Similar to her, but clearly different aura.
A sword with the energy of the Seven Evils.
However, the sword possessed an aura that was clearly different from the last time.
– This… .
Yuno muttered blankly and grabbed the blade.
It was an action that came out of the unconscious even though I knew it was an action that had no meaning at all.
[You can’t be fooled twice by being hit once, stupid bastard.]
Saying that, Yoo Ji-hyuk breathed his own magic into the sword.
Yuno realized that he could no longer run away from his magical powers that engulfed his own body.
[There, you are… There’s no way you wouldn’t have prepared anything to know that you had fled to the South Pole.]
As soon as those words were finished, Yuno’s body was pierced again.
seeing a woman for the first time.
No, I’ve seen it.
It was Minerva.
Minerva, in human form, raised his hand like a spear and pierced his body.
“It bothers me well.”
Minerva muttered like that, and grinned.
To say that fighting in his original form is cumbersome, to assume the form of a weak human, was an act that he could never comprehend.
– nice… … .
Then, a chain of magical powers tightly entangled his body.
Even this was no ordinary magic chain.
I can feel the spirit of the Chilak Bell again this time.
“ha… ha… .”
When I turned my head to look, I saw a woman with red hair holding her breath and staring at her.
Numerous chains protruded from the small shield she was holding.
[Do you have anything to say?]
With those words, Yoo Ji-hyuk pulled out something.
– eww. … oh Ahhh!!!
Contrary to his expectations, Juno was not yet ready to accept his end.
– this … That way, I thought it could be over. do not do that… !
Little trinkets falling from his hands.
Immediately after, ice-made spears and chains rose from the ground, piercing through Yuno’s body and tying him up.
― At least, to you… !!!
Even when it was gradually covered with ice, Yuno looked at the three people who had pushed him this far with his twinkling eyes.
Already, his mind was filled with only the thought that he would not leave the people who made him here because it doesn’t matter what the price is.
Then, his mask cracked and ominous magic began to flow, and the three of them instinctively sensed the danger and retreated almost at the same time.
But before that, his mask was broken.
The light that leaked out of the crevice swallowed them up in an instant… .
Urgent Quest – Completed ‘Call of the Underground’.
A small notification window appeared in front of Yoo Ji-hyuk.
* * *
… The magic that a person uttered before death or in an equivalent situation is the most powerful law.
Even I, who doesn’t know much about magic or witchcraft in this world, knew this well.
It was because it was the basics of the basics to the extent that I taught it in the very beginning when I was attending the academy.
There were also several similar incidents in the original.
However, I never dreamed that I would suffer a powerful curse that even applies to Minerva, the Seven Evil Species, at the end of the day.
“That, darling… .”
Minerva, who had been falling, asked me, smashing her teeth non-stop.
Sooyoung didn’t even have the energy to do that, just exhaled a cold breath.
“Hey, are you okay… ?”
“Don’t worry, I’m better than you.”
He circulated the hemolysis once more for the two people who were hugging with that horse.
Along with Minerva, Sooyoung sighed as if she was also a bit drowsy.
‘Damn you bastard.’
Mumbling like that to myself, I looked at the notification window that was floating in front of me.
Exposed to a powerful curse!
For a certain period of time, resistance to cold decreases significantly.
[Time Remaining – 03:23]
Exposed to a powerful curse!
All stats will decrease for a certain period of time.
[Remaining time ― 03: 12]
You have been exposed to a mysterious flow of magic!
All magical movements are frozen for a certain period of time!
[Time Remaining – 02:54]
You have been exposed to an unknown and ferocious energy!
All skills, arts, and talents cannot be used for a certain period of time.
[Time Remaining – 01:02]
It’s a shame because there’s a time limit, but it was almost dark in front of my eyes.
In particular, nothing was more terrifying than the fact that the use of all skills, crafts, and talents became impossible.
Above all, I wasn’t the only one in this difficult situation.
Minerva was unable to return to her main body, and in the case of Sooyoung, her magical flow and all her abilities were sealed off, leaving her nothing like a normal person.
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Of course, it will be fine after a while, but the problem is that the place we are now is a place where even that little time cannot stand.
‘At least the power is usable, so damn it.’
The three of us almost froze to death.
Artifacts that had been prepared for full preparation were also useless, and potions and other items were also damaged and damaged.
First, he dug a burrow in the snow as soon as possible and entered it and closed the entrance.
By circulating hemoglobin there, he raised his body temperature and somehow managed to keep warm by giving warmth to the other two.
“… … .”
Even Laune was shivering in her pocket as if it had been frozen.
The scene of frozen roses being shattered in an instant came to mind, further increasing the speed of circulation of blood.
“Just hold on a bit and you’ll be fine. I checked and it looks like all the curses will be gone in three hours at the latest? So, a little bit more… wait, hey Swim! are you sleeping hey!!!”
“… yes, ah i don’t sleep Ji-hyuk, hey. really… .”
Sooyoung, who was nodding at my cry, blinked and blinked.
Without realizing it, I shuddered and hugged the two of them tightly.
“Both of you, just say anything from now on. It’s okay to sing and talk about what you want to eat, so everyone is talking about anything.”
“uh… Song?”
“Yeah, sing.”
Sooyoung nodded at my words and then started humming the song as instructed.
Minerva, who was at least in better condition, just stared at her blankly, then met my eyes and began to memorize the multiplication table secretly.
“Four, three days three. three two six… .”
In that state, I started circulating hemolysis again.
It had been a long time since the continuous use of the power had run out of magical power as well as all the power in the body.
My heart was literally ripped apart, trying to squeeze out the force, but there was no way I could stop.
It was a time when songs and multiplication tables that could not be fully understood were resounding from both sides.
“… There, Jihyuk.”
Sooyoung, who made a slightly nose-blind sound, snorted because of the cold.
“My feet hurt.”
“What?”
“I don’t know, it stings. It’s ticklish… .”
Terrified by that, I immediately took off her shoes.
As soon as I saw her awkwardly creaking feet, I swallowed my breath involuntarily.
It was a statue.
As a child, I was certain as much as I had had it when I was living with Gina.
“Minerva, take off your shoes too. hurry!”
“Seven, eight is sixty-two… Well?”
When he took off Minerva’s bewildered shoes and checked, he was suffocating again.
It was better than Sooyoung, but she was also showing signs of frostbite.
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Originally, it had to be dissolved in warm water, but there was no way to obtain such a thing now.
My body moved faster than I thought.
– Uh, big… !
As I used my powers forcibly, I, who turned into a half-yongin, struggled to pull out my wings.
As the magical powers were sealed, I had no choice but to forcefully squeeze the heart of Minerva, which was now mine.
“Wait, darling. what now… .”
– Put your feet up here, yes. both… .
While wrapping the two of them with their wings, they grabbed their feet with their relatively free hands.
“oh… !”
For a moment, Minerva flinched and tried to pull herself back, but when our eyes met, she quietly stepped forward.
Fortunately, as they turned into Yongin, their hands also grew bigger, so they were able to hold each of the two feet in one hand without too much trouble.
“… warm.”
“I see… … .”
Fortunately, the two voices were much better than before.
Still, it was too early to be reassured, so I asked the two of them to talk nonstop, then shut their mouths.
It was because the sound of painful moans seemed to leak out.
[My dear.]
Then, as always, a cold and soft voice rang in my ear.
It was the original Minerva, as I know it.
[It’s a lot of trouble.]
He nodded slightly at her words.
And then I immediately focused my attention, because it was clear that if she dared to speak in a situation like this, it would be an important story.
[…] There was a change in the memory along with the original woman’s heart.]
She started talking quietly.
[You have been busy trying to clarify the memories that have been silent for a while. Since the original memory was uncertain, I wanted to make it as clear as possible… .]
With that in mind, she slowly started talking.
[First of all, there seems to be a conflict between Sooyoung and the real woman. Originally, my mother considered her only as one of the people she recognized and a friend from the bottom of my heart. But now… .]
Minerva muttered to herself as if it were a mystery.
[The adversary… or right? I don’t know why the real woman is like this, but at least I have a strong feeling that I don’t want to lose to Sooyoung. It’s really weird. I must have never dreamed that I would feel this kind of emotion for a human other than you.]
‘… … .’
What the hell happened?
Something must have happened during the three days I was asleep, but neither of them showed much, so it was something I didn’t expect at all.
[After that… Well, I don’t know if I can even say this. Originally, she really hates sowing seeds that cause conflicts like this, but… .]
Minerva hesitated for a moment.
[Watch out for her, darling.]
spit out such a word.
‘… what does it mean?’
[Don’t get me wrong. It is by no means an attempt to frame or suspect a human who is recognized as the real woman as her friend.]
Despite the sharp reply that I uttered without knowing, she did not panic.
Rather, the story naturally continued as if expected.
[Not that Sooyoung is betraying you or harboring hostility. but… What would you like to express… Well, yes.]
[If you approach a burning flame, don’t you get burned regardless of whether you have such a will to the flame or not? It is caution in that sense.]
[…] I don’t know why. The real woman, to be precise, in this reversed past, was very wary of swimming.]
He paused for a moment at her words and asked.
It was a question that did not need to be pondered.
‘… Is it Ariman?’
[I wonder if it would be reasonable to look at it that way. Whether or not he did his tricks, one thing is for sure as long as they are related. However, the real woman was sealed and her memories were blown away while passing the time… .]
Minerva, who had been talking up to this point, sighed quietly.
[One thing is for sure, the conversation I had with Sooyoung was more important than just a matter of love or resentment.]
‘That means… .’
[There is probably only one important thing Minerva, the Seven Evil Order, should be aware of.]
[The principle given to us and the providence resulting therefrom. and balance.]
[Anyway, there will be nothing wrong with being vigilant, dear.]
Minerva sighed quietly.
[…] It must be difficult to even talk to you anymore. It is because the minimum amount of magical power is consumed even when the original woman connects with you like this.]
[Let’s talk more in detail later.]
With those words, her presence faded in an instant.
It’s supposed to alleviate some of the burden on me.
Come to think of it, I was able to notice later that the presence of Sbangali, that person who likes to go out, was also faint enough to be hard to feel.
— … huh?
Meanwhile, I felt Minerva’s gaze staring at me.
– what’s the matter?
“Dear, can I ask you a favor?”
She groaned and rested her head on my chest.
“Even one handful is fine. Even just one handful is fine… .”
Her voice, exhaled with exhilarating breath, gently tickled my body.
“Give me your blood.”
… The words spoken were not at all careful.
* * *
Minerva knew very well that he would give up his neck in a good way.
For a moment, she wondered if she was playing on the emotions of others similar to the tribes she hated the most, but immediately she half-forced herself to convince herself that it is important to understand the emotions and thoughts of the opponent in battle, and that this is also an extension of that process.
– ruler.
see
In fact, he sat himself on his lap, covered himself with his wings, and gently held out his neck, stroking his frozen feet with his hands.
how stupid this is
“then… .”
Minerva carefully raised her teeth and brought it to his neck.
It was unlikely, but if she bit him, he would be fatally wounded, but he gave up his head without hesitation.
It was something he would never have done.
No, maybe now.
If only for him… … .
“synthesis.”
Minerva deliberately made a noise and bit his neck.
And as she intended, Han Soo-young’s gaze, which had been half hazy, turned to herself.
The light returns to her eyes.
Seeing this, Minerva slowly stood up and began to injure Yoo Ji-hyuk’s body.
The blood that was warm and shriveled was dripping down, and Minerva began to suck his blood frantically at the intense thirst he felt at the moment.
“… … .”
Han Soo-young was still staring at her without saying a word.
Satisfied with some thirst, Minerva made eye contact with her and stood up.
Then, as if jokingly, he clenched his throat and began to utter the words he had been thinking about quietly.
“My dear, the situation is not right… I think it would be right to say it now.”
– eww… what?
“Let’s leave this cold place and go back to where we met. A place where it is warm, gentle winds, and moderately humid.”
and… .
“Let’s end our full days with our original woman who couldn’t finish it there.”
She whispered quietly, very quietly.
“I beg you, this Minerva, to face you as an adversary.”