Shattered building.
The land turned over because it couldn’t dig a hole.
They were traces of destruction left after a fierce battle.
“ah… … As expected, I can’t move any more than this.”
I looked at my messed up body.
It wouldn’t be strange if a body with holes and all sorts of scars died right away.
“Nichola Ronberg.”
I raised my head at the sound calling me.
Enemies surrounded on all sides from a distance.
I answered them with a fishy smile.
“What are you doing, bro? You can perfectly kill me now.”
Bodies were strewn all around.
The corpses of my family, the Mighty High House, Ronberg, and privates from outside families.
All of them were trying to kill me and getting beaten up again.
And beyond that, there were also the heirs of the Ronberg family, whom I call my brother.
I glared at them and laughed.
“As expected, even if I die like this, I can’t easily fight. Cowardly bastards.”
From the moment I fell into the trap to the moment when death was right around the corner.
I maintained a relaxed appearance throughout.
It wasn’t because I was really relaxed, it was an act to avoid revealing my bottom line.
Only then could he increase his chances of escaping this limb.
‘In the end, it failed… … .’
But at the moment when I said these words, I couldn’t hide my feelings.
“Did it have to be like this? Should I have done this before my father’s funeral?”
My father was the only person I thought of as my true family.
That’s why I couldn’t miss the events related to my father’s funeral held in the family itself.
gulp.
Those who saw my anger swallowed dry saliva.
But the eldest son, Carl Ronberg, laughed at him proudly.
“That point was aimed at. Thanks to that, I was able to handle it beautifully.”
“I didn’t think it was possible, but I didn’t know that my father would appoint you as the next head of the family.”
“A bastard of low bloodline is a candidate for head of the Ronberg family, know the subject.”
The second son, Marik Ronberg, and the third son, Boris Ronberg, spoke next.
The former family head and father, Janssen Ronberg, had nominated the three as family head candidates just before his death.
The eldest son Karl Ronberg and the second son Marik Ronberg.
And me, the youngest… … Nicola Ronberg.
“You guys are too flashy.”
To stand out was to speak of my talent.
Being the last born bastard, he was born with the most outstanding talent.
“Even though I made a contract with the spirit, I was able to use magic.”
spirits and magic.
As a rule, mages can only use one of the two powers.
When I made a contract with the spirit, I couldn’t use magic in return.
Even though I made a pact with the spirit, I was still able to use magic.
The reason is that he was born with a heterogeneous soul, which is very rare historically.
Those who belonged to this case left their mark as one of the strongest on the continent.
“In addition to that, you learned transcendence magic, did you think it wouldn’t stand out?”
Transcendence magic that is different from the magic used by ordinary wizards.
Not only did I sign a contract with the spirit, but I also succeeded in mastering transcendence magic.
Transcendence magic could only be learned after reaching 7 stars, when understanding of magic reached its peak.
I learned such transcendence magic as soon as I reached 7th star, so I couldn’t help but draw attention.
Of course, I knew that exposing all my cards was a double-edged sword.
If I reveal this, there was an advantage that could firmly prove my skills and talents, and a downside that caused great vigilance.
Still, I chose to reveal.
Without that, I wouldn’t have been nominated for the head of state.
“You guys were too complacent. It’s a place where only direct relatives can gather, but to really show up alone.”
“hahahaha.”
I burst out laughing.
My magic power was almost exhausted, and I couldn’t control my body properly, but… … .
Even so, he sent a scathing sneer at his opponent.
“Yeah, it was definitely complacent. I didn’t know you guys would come this far.”
I had in mind the number of cases in which my brothers would try to kill me by taking advantage of a place where only direct relatives could gather.
Even so, I found this place alone.
Even if all three brothers attacked, he was confident that he would defeat them.
I thought I had to participate in events related to my father’s funeral.
“however… … I didn’t expect to attract outsiders to this extent.”
I turned my head and saw the men standing next to the knife.
Although all of them were wearing masks, it was not difficult to infer their identities.
Master of swordsmanship, Solstad.
Golden Highborne, Henrik.
Assassination Highborne, Yorgil.
I never dreamed that the great families representing the alliance would gather in one place like this.
“When I first heard the information, I honestly doubted its authenticity.”
The stocky man on the far right slowly took off his mask.
I checked his face and said his name with a twist of the corner of my mouth.
“Schwein Solstad.”
“But now that I think about it, I think I did well to come.”
Following Schwein’s actions, others took off their masks one after another.
Inabet Henrik.
Sai Yorgil.
All of them were considered to be the next head of household.
“It’s someone else’s job for the bastard to become the family head… … We must prevent the birth of non-standard beings.”
All of them did not respond, but agreed with Schwein.
“Because non-standard beings have the potential to reign like a king by putting all families under their feet.”
Being able to handle both spirits and magic was so special and something to be wary of.
Besides, even that transcendence magic was mastered as soon as he reached 7 stars.
“Seeing that we showed this much power to a lower 7-star class, our choice was not wrong.”
Schwein leisurely looked around.
There were quite a few corpses of elite soldiers from families that collaborated with Ronberg’s privates.
“Because I didn’t expect this kind of damage.”
The other families who accepted Carl’s offer expressed their doubts.
Do I have to prepare this much to catch just one 7-star wizard?
However, those who actually experienced it admitted that Carl’s preparation was not excessive.
“Karl Lonberg’s candidacy is astonishing.”
“Then why don’t you kill me quickly? It’s hard to even breathe.”
Cool.
He vomited blood while laughing, not hiding his troubled expression.
Still, they couldn’t come close to me.
It’s because I’ve killed many opponents with this deceit so far.
At first, the elites stepped forward confidently, enraged at the fact that they had been tricked, but they were unable to withstand my counterattack.
Then I could see their emotions changing in real time.
From anger to astonishment.
from astonishment to fear.
Buried in fear, they did not approach me even when I was on the verge of death, but remained vigilant.
“Nicola, I was afraid of you.”
Carl spoke softly.
“I’ve been afraid of you ever since you, who possesses one of the best talents in family history, made a contract with the Dark Spirit King.”
“I don’t know what to do with compliments while dying.”
Carl did not react even to my words mixed with ridicule.
‘… … I can’t just die like this.’
I sensed that the spark of life was running out.
The connection with the Dark Spirit King, Skadi, had long been severed.
Now, the only thing that could be used as a means to make a fuss was transcendence magic.
I opened my mouth to take at least one more enemy.
“Hyung-nim, won’t you decorate my last one yourself? This is a request from my dying younger brother, can you help me with this tidying up?”
“There is no such thing between you and me.”
“You’re a coward too. He was a coward who avoided confrontation even though he was higher than me.”
“… … .”
“What do you think of the second brother? If this continues, the family head will harden into that coward.”
“… … Heh, I was already in favor of Carl becoming the family head. I won’t fall for that kind of alienation.”
“If things go on like this, don’t you know that the second older brother is dead? Do you think that coward would just leave his older brother, who was also a candidate for the head of the household?”
“… … !”
“… … Don’t be fooled, Marik. It’s his unreasonable alienation.”
“The third brother shouldn’t have to worry about that, since he hasn’t even heard of the head of state. There will be nothing for the first older brother to check.”
“… … This bastard!”
Dig!
In a fit of rage, the third son, Boris Ronberg, lunged at me.
They knew it was a provocation, but they probably thought it didn’t matter.
Because it wouldn’t be strange if he died right away.
He must have thought that just by finishing a day like this, he could expand his position in the family in the future.
‘… … Damn it, I can’t keep my sanity any longer.’
Ugh-
At that moment, all power was raised.
From the whites of the eyes to magical powers, a sight dyed in rust.
It was the activation of transcendental magic that only I could use, telekinesis.
“This… … !”
The bizarre sensation peculiar to the twisting power of the space itself, which I had felt several times before, spread to the surroundings.
coo coo coo coo coo.
Enemies surrounded by the ensuing vibrations could not help but panic.
Boris, who had been running at this, also hurriedly stopped.
Kwaaang-!
At the same time, a shock wave occurred.
The pile of debris scattered around was blown away as if caught in a storm, and the ground was turned over to the ground.
The colossal telekinesis that shook the whole area was like a natural disaster that could not be resisted.
It was the power of Nicola, who poured out all her strength in the face of death.
“Kwaaah!”
The arm of Boris, who had come close to me, was cut off.
“What is this… … .”
The others had enough distance to not get caught up in the telekinesis.
Still, I couldn’t help but be amazed.
It is hard to believe that it was magic used by a dying wizard.
It was because the output was out of common sense.
“In the end, is Donggwieeun a failure?”
Pouring out my last strength, I closed my eyes with a sad smile.
* * *
sticky.
A throbbing headache slowly awoke consciousness.
‘Here… … ?’
I looked around.
Marble floor.
An empty space with nothing.
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Lion pattern engraved on the floor.
‘This is the pattern of the Kingdom of Grandets on the eastern continent.’
As I questioned the place I was seeing for the first time, I felt a sense of incongruity.
“Why are you so clean?”
It was because both hands were so clean.
There was not a single scar left from all kinds of battles and training.
Is that all?
My figure, faintly reflected in the smooth marble… … It was not the appearance of Nicola Ronberg.
“… … wait for a sec.”
She has bright blonde hair and looks about fifteen years old.
This obviously wasn’t me.
sticky.
The headache came again.
Along with the tingling sensation, information I didn’t know popped into my head.
It was like a memory of this body.
Cruz Alexander was born into the royal family of Grandets Kingdom.
His older brother, Morgan Alexander, was also known for his outstanding qualities, but Kroos was valued for his talent beyond that.
However, perhaps because of the attention he received from a very young age, his behavior became more and more indolent and dissolute.
Rather than studying or training, I enjoyed running around and playing.
“… … Is that me?”
The second prince of Grandets Kingdom, Cruz Alexander.
That was the name of the person I possessed.