109 – Coward
What happens when mana runs out of control?
Perhaps the one who knows him better than anyone else is White himself.
He’s been through it before.
Because I witnessed with my own two eyes the magician who was more important than anyone else.
Because of that, he could confidently say that he knew about the runaway of mana better than any wizard or scholar.
At one time, he only conducted research related to it for several months, and even applied it to his own body.
Because of that, I was fully aware of the dangers of running out of mana.
…… However, nonetheless.
Insults mana without hesitation.
It was because he was confident.
It was because he had the confidence to run mana ‘stable’ more than any wizard on the continent.
“You will not know what kind of heart I had, what thoughts I had, and how I devoted myself to research.”
With a voice that echoed through the room, White looked at Shasar.
Unfortunately, with a sullen gaze that closely resembled his arrogant eyes.
Can I really know?
Even while the continent was heading towards destruction in real time, his own feelings of studying only the runaway of mana.
It wasn’t just Shasar.
He won’t know anyone.
You can’t even imagine.
…… He goes through her runaway before his eyes, after which he sees how he has gone mad.
How did he proceed with the research and how much despair did he taste as a result?
I wanted to do anything to get her back.
Even by making a pact with her demon if need be, she was willing to restore her to her original state.
However, in the end, she couldn’t find a way to get her mana back.
It was impossible in the first place.
At that time, Ashera was not simply running out of mana.
Because the magic of corruption was applied perfectly, and at the same time I lost my reason.
Therefore, there was no way to get it back.
…… That’s why I made the extreme choice of rewinding time.
“Yeah, I did.”
While muttering quietly, White’s empty eyes flashed.
…… I couldn’t find a way.
I haven’t been able to find a way to restore Ashera, which was the original purpose.
Still, there was something to be gained.
It would be better to say that it is a by-product of research.
Hoo-wook-
Once, the wind rose.
“… ….”
…… At the same time, White’s mood was reversed.
In an instant, the pupils become stagnant.
The pupils have lost their light, and the facial expressions are simply changing into inorganic shapes.
But mana was shining bright blue.
Only mana, only that mana rising straight up.
White’s condition was soon proving that she had intended it.
“…… Huh.”
And at that point, what came out of Shasar’s lips was a sigh of surprise.
In his red eyes, the image of White is captured as it is.
“Amazing. Mana is obviously running out of control, how is she keeping her sanity?”
“… ….”
I asked, but no answer came back. She
Didn’t she answer, or did he?
I didn’t know that, but soon Shasar had a thought that it would be fine.
The only important thing was that the young boy in front of him was generating 9th circle mana.
That was the clear truth, and at the same time.
“…… It’s fun.”
Such a phenomenon soon succeeded in arousing Shasar’s interest.
Shah Sar raised the corners of his mouth.
Then he extends his hand forward.
“As expected, it’s enough to subdue Violet lightly. I’m really curious about what method you used.”
Shasar ferociously twists his mouth.
Quaaa!
Immediately after that, red energy began to burst forth from his whole body with explosive momentum.
A charismatic energy that can be described as a mana storm.
No one would be fine with his mana right in front of him.
“… ….”
White was just calm.
It was okay to say that it was calm.
With deep sunken eyes flashing, White faced Shasar.
Then, in the same fashion, he raises his hand.
The condensed mana gathered in the center of her palm, violently distorting space.
Pajik, Pajik-
Once, blue sparks flew.
Then, a blue glow began to rise from White’s whole body.
Very beautiful, brilliant at the same time, hard to take your eyes off.
“…… hahahaha.”
…… Seeing such brilliance in his eyes, Shasar let out a shallow laugh.
It was the very next moment.
“──!”
Kwagwagwagwagwagwang!
There was an explosion.
It was literally a roar like gunpowder exploding.
A flash of blue light extending from White’s fingertips attacked Shasar.
It was a power that was different from the original magic that was previously cast in overlapping ways.
‘Not enough.’
Yes, but White was not satisfied.
No, I couldn’t.
I knew very well that at this level, at this level of attack, I couldn’t do anything about him.
At least it’s to the extent of buying a little time.
The name of the enemy demon king wasn’t just a lie.
He was the most outstanding mage on the continent in name and reality, and he was an existence that could not even be checked unless it was Ashera, who drew out all his strength.
Although he had brought out a technique that could be said to be a trump card, such as causing mana to run out of control.
Even so, he fell far short.
At the level of the 8th circle, even if you run out of mana in that state, you couldn’t create a meaningful state.
Is it close to the level of the 9th circle?
Of course, he was confident of wiping out quite a few archmage-levels with just such a state, but Shasar was an exception.
Even if he regains his pre-regression state, it’s difficult to guarantee victory.
How can we measure victory with the current level?
It was unknown.
You can only know long and short things by talking about them, but you still had to judge the situation objectively.
──Unless a miracle comes down, Shasar cannot be defeated in his current state.
…… Couldn’t kill
White’s eyes darkened again.
‘But, I have to do it.’
I knew.
Can’t be killed.
With my current self, I couldn’t kill Shasar.
…… There was no
Nevertheless, I had to.
You have to do it.
If you can’t kill it, make it killable.
Kill by any means.
You will have to do everything in your power to kill him, thinking only of that.
Awesome!
Grinding his teeth roughly, White raised mana again.
Quang!
Stomp on the ground.
Fix your posture, and at the same time direct your eyes to the center.
Looking beyond the rising dust.
…… Eh, a man who exists.
I keep my eyes on the enemy demon king, Shasar.
I couldn’t confirm it with the naked eye, but I was sure nonetheless.
He was still in this room, and he must be laughing unpleasantly.
I didn’t intend to see it any longer.
White’s eyes flash with bloody colors.
At the same time, the blue light rose again.
“──.”
Keep your mouth firmly closed.
There is only one thing in my sight.
There was no reason to look at anything other than that. Block unnecessary elements other than
.
Looking straight ahead at the space where the flash of light once swept through, Shasarman who would be standing beyond it.
Whoop-
I took a short breath and closed my eyes gently.
“…… Advent.”
Then, the words begin to weave together.
Start chanting to draw a spell.
To create a magic circle, to raise the maximum amount of power, the voice comes out of the mouth.
“Stay in me.”
“To devour my mana wildly and at the same time allow me to reach the realm beyond.”
“To manifest in this place now, transform into a cataclysmic fire that descends on this world.”
“…… So, become my sword and spear to defeat the enemy in front of you.”
Pausing his words at one interval.
At some point, all the dust that had risen was gone.
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…… Lead out
Everything.
Unleash the best and highest level of magic you can do now.
Only then, at that level, would you be able to kill the man in front of you.
…… Soon, the spell is completed.
And then exhale.
“──Gehenna Flare.”
The last starter word to complete the magic.
…… Casts an ancient, now forgotten magic that will bring down the flames of destruction in the present world.
It was right after White let out his voice, lowering his voice.
─────!
All sides were distorted by the bright dark red light.
A roaring sound that seemed to rip the eardrums, eventually caused a momentary loss of hearing.
A dark red flame entered White’s field of vision.
A cataclysmic fire came in that seemed like it would burn everything, no matter what.
Damn it!
…… Space is folded
And then, the very next moment.
Hwaaagh!
Since the world has been dyed in bright colors.
The flames of destruction drawn from the other side of the border of hell descended upon the world.
…… Literally, descended.