Chapter 157 Bring out the Demonic Cult (2)
In the fight against the Iron Blood Knights, I defeated Archbishop Catoleas and absorbed his magic.
Archbishop Catoleas had much more magical power than ordinary archbishops, but it was turbid and unstable because it was obtained by drinking soma.
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It was difficult to harmonize with the pure magic stored in the mana heart, so a countermeasure was needed.
That is why… He obtained the iron-blooded sword magic method from the emperor.
‘Iron-blooded sword magic… The ultimate magical technique left by the Iron Blood Sword Emperor.’
The iron-blooded sword magic method is different from the ordinary magic practice method.
If the general magic practice method focuses on controlling magic power and accumulating it in the mana heart, the iron-blooded sword magic method puts more emphasis on changing the magic power itself.
It is to change the nature of magic so that it can harmonize well with the blood that flows through the veins.
‘Iron blood test… I told them to let iron blood flow like a blade, not ordinary blood.’
Iron Blood.
This is the ideal that the Iron Blood Sword System pursued.
In order to maximize one’s abilities as a graduate, it means a state in which one can perfectly harmonize the blood and magic that flow through the veins.
The reason why the emperor was able to unleash the iron-blooded martial arts sword with blood was because he had mastered the iron-blooded sword magic method.
‘If I use this technique, it doesn’t matter what magic I absorb.’
Whether it’s the magical power obtained from the elixir.
Whether it is the magical power obtained from Amrita.
Whether it’s the magical power obtained from Soma.
It is altered by the iron-blooded sword magic method and converted into ultimate magical power.
‘This is it…’ It is the magic of iron blood.’
iron-blooded magic.
I opened that power all at once.
Magical power activated with maximum efficiency was discharged through the blade of the True Silver Sword.
‘Cervest’s White Flower Swordsmanship… Baekhwageomram (白華劍嵐).’
That moment.
An ice storm raged.
It was a wide-ranging ‘freezing attack’ that was incomparable to the ones that had been scattered and deployed.
“This… … !”
“What?!”
The Demonic Cultists urgently deployed self-defense devices and tried to defend themselves.
But it was useless.
This is because it does not stop at simply blowing cold air, but it is an attack that cuts through the entire body of enemies with fine ice blades.
“Ugh?!”
“Break through the self-defense machine… Whoops!”
The blade of ice pierced the self-defense device, and the cold air penetrated and froze the demons.
No matter how much they strengthened their self-defense, it was useless.
Dozens of elite troops brought by Archbishop Munheizen froze in an instant.
“Sah, live… … !”
“Aww… … !”
I possess enormous magical power obtained from Amrita, Kaleon, and Catoleas.
And he perfectly controls it with the iron-blooded sword magic method and operates it with the highest efficiency.
Currently, I was in a state where I had a wide-area suppression ability that exceeded that of Carleon’s ‘Di Inferno’.
“Aernas… … !”
But there were also people who ran through this ice storm.
He was the archbishop of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult, Munhaizen, who had reached the peak of his graduate career.
“How can a human body achieve such power… … !”
A flashing aura similar to that of my celestial spirit spread throughout Munhaizen’s body.
It is because he is performing the super-fast swordsmanship of the Heukcheon Demonic Cult, Heukcheon Byeokryeok Sword (黑天霹靂劍術).
If you wrap that sparkling energy all over your body, you can maximize your speed like the god of lightning.
“You bastard, what the hell is your true identity!”
While enduring the storm with a flashing energy, Moon Heizen rushed at me.
Since I’m concentrating on a wide-range attack, it’s trying to attack me using that gap.
Munheizen’s sharp blade pierced the right side of my upper body.
“Ugh?!”
cooong!
He blocked Munheizen’s attack with the true iron sword he drew with his other hand.
The true steel sword had already developed the cold sword technique of Cervest’s white fire sword technique.
“Aernas!”
Moonhaizen roared and launched a series of attacks on me.
It is a series of attacks that is not inferior to Isabella, the “swordsman” of the east.
In terms of speed alone, it was superior to Isabella.
However, I met all of those attacks.
“What the hell are you doing?!”
As the swords continued to collide, Munheisen screamed.
“Your magical power far exceeds that of Archbishop Catoleas! How did you get this power… … !”
“Do you have any reason for me to answer you?”
“no way… Is it magical power obtained by replacing countless lives like ours?!”
Munhaizen seemed to think that I had acquired magic by sacrificing an enormous amount of human life like the Dark Heaven Demonic Cult.
“Besides, how do you know the location of the Headquarters?!”
Headquarters of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult where the Patriarch is hiding.
Only the archbishops know its location.
However, even after taking the archbishop prisoner and torturing him, he cannot be located.
This is because they are thoroughly brainwashed to prevent the disclosure of confidential information.
“I hope you… Is it related to the Black Heaven Demonic Cult?!”
“You are very mistaken, Archbishop Munheizen.”
I responded while repelling Munheizen’s continuous attacks.
“I have nothing to do with you guys. I’ve never done such a wicked trick like you guys.”
“Don’t lie! If that’s the case, how can you get this kind of power at that age… … !”
“Because I grew up eating guys like you.”
In fact, thanks to the evil tricks of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult, he has grown this much.
Because he obtained Archbishop Catoleas’ magical power, he can exert this much power.
“The bullsh*t… … !”
“By the way, Archbishop Munheizen.”
I said cold words to Munheizen.
“Your men appear to have been annihilated.”
“… … !”
All of the elite graduates of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult brought by Munhaizen were frozen to death.
The same goes for names like Bishop Voltline, who came out pretty strong in the novel.
There were some who tried to run away with the ceremonial technique, but they couldn’t get out of the effective range of the White Flower Sword.
“so… … .”
Now, it is no longer necessary to maintain the Baekhwageomram with the Jinsilgeom.
I held the true silver sword in a different position, and withdrew the cold sword energy from the true steel sword.
“Let’s put an end to it.”
“… … !”
Purple sparks flew from the true silver and true steel swords.
It was the spark of the lightning sword created by combining Isabella’s Marteris two-wheeled sword technique with the lightning sword.
‘No, this is no longer a lightning sword.’
The lightning sword is a sword for using twin swords to unleash high-speed continuous attacks.
Because speed was important, the power of each attack was weak.
However, now there is no need to sacrifice power for speed.
‘Purple Thunder Sword… … !’
Kwak Kwa Kwa Kwa Kwam!
Purple lightning flashed.
The sword steel, developed with iron-blooded magic, was strong enough to break anything like Munheisen’s sword with a single blow.
Even so, he was able to realize speed that overwhelms Moon Heizen’s Heukcheon Wall Sword.
“Big, bad… … .”
Munheisen couldn’t even scream properly.
His whole body was trampled by 21 consecutive attacks of purple lightning, and he was turned into a piece of meat in an instant.
Without saying the last word, Munheizen collapsed to the ground.
“… … .”
I glanced around.
All of Yusbast’s private soldiers were swept away by the White Flower Black Storm and died.
There was only one person left alive, Yusvast himself.
I was out in front alone protesting against the inspection, so I was lucky not to fall within the effective range of the white flower inspection.
“Ahhh… … .”
Yusbust was sitting on the floor and urinating.
When our eyes met, Yusbust hurriedly raised his voice.
“Are you going to kill me too?!”
“… … .”
“Oh, that can’t be! I am the emperor’s cousin! It’s the princess’s dorm room! To harm me is treason!”
Yusbust continued to shout while struggling with his legs.
“Hey, stop doing this and let’s hold hands! As an adult of the imperial family, I will be your guardian! Then you will become emperor… … .”
Yusbust could not speak any more.
It was because my head was blown off by the true silver sword I wielded.
Yusbust’s head rolled around on the floor… stopped at someone’s feet.
“You’re begging for your life like that, it’s too much, Aernas.”
“Berisrije.”
Sweeping up her gorgeous blonde hair, Berithlyze smiled.
The troops of the Schreier family that blocked Yusbast’s march were brought by Berithlyse.
“Should I let the world know about this? Did you brutally kill Prince Yusbast and say all sorts of meaningful things against the Archbishop of the Dark Heaven Demonic Cult?”
“… … .”
“I’m kidding, Aernas.”
Saying that, Berithlyze shrugged.
“Now I am your ally. Rest assured that not only me but also my subordinates here are heavy-mouthed. There is no one to give away secrets.”
Currently, the Schreier family is an ally of the academy.
This is because, after the death of his father, Claubice, Berithlyze took a pro-academy route.
“Thank you for your cooperation today, Verislize.”
“Oh, I’m surprised you said thank you so meekly.”
“There is no need to spare compliments to your allies.”
“okay? However, it feels a little lacking in just verbal praise.”
“Would you like me to stroke your hair?”
It was said as a joke, but Berisrize leaned forward in surprise.
“Is that okay?”
“… … .”
“Oh, no, nothing.”
Berithlyze cleared his throat, perhaps feeling the gaze of the subordinates around him.
“Uh, anyway… Now that you’ve defeated the Demonic Cultists who were collaborating with Yusbast, you’ll be able to secure the evidence you wanted.”
“Yes, I can also submit it to the cabinet meeting.”
I intend to submit the corpses of the leaders of the Dark Heaven Demonic Cult here.
Then you will have a reason to lead the Lichtenau Knights and march to the southern periphery.
“I will search the territory of Yusvast and find out the forces of the Dark Heaven Demonic Cult… Are you moving the Knights for that cause?”
“Yes, but the real target is the headquarters of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult.”
The headquarters of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult is further south of Yusvast’s territory.
I know its location, but I cannot explain to others how I know it.
That’s why the Lichtenau Knights are sent south under the pretext of searching for Jusbast’s territory.
“By the way, is the headquarters of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult really located at the southern end? Even though it is close to our Schreyer family’s sphere of influence, I had no idea.”
“A place that can be easily recognized must have been subjugated long ago. Even the Demonic Cultists don’t know where the general headquarters is.”
“I want to take a look. I wonder how well you hid it.”
“Then why don’t you take a look yourself?”
“what?”
I spoke in a calm voice to Verisrize, who was staring at my face.
“Berith Liese, represent the Schreier family and join the Knights of Lichtenauer.”
“… … !”
“Already in the Agrippa family, Brantley and Heinrich decided to participate with their elite troops. The Schreyer family should also cooperate.”
As I just said, the headquarters of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult is close to the Schreier family’s sphere of influence.
That’s why the Schreyer family’s cooperation is all the more necessary.
“Can I join you too?”
Berithlyze said in a trembling voice.
“Like Serine… Can I fight by your side?”
“You don’t like it?”
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“It is not!”
After shaking her head vigorously, Veris Lize put her hand on her chest and said.
“Berisrije Schreyer will participate in the subjugation of the Dark Heaven Demonic Cult as the temporary head of the Schreyer family! It is the duty of master swordsmen to subjugate the Demonic Cult!”
In the meantime, Berithrisse went through a lot of hardships to take care of the Schreier family.
But now it’s time to pick up the sword again.
“Okay, Berithlyse.”
In the novel, Berithlyze died while being used by Aernas.
But that won’t be the case here.
“As the representative of the Schreier family, show yourself not to be ashamed.”
“of course!”
Looking at Verisrize, who smiled confidently, I smiled.
* * *
two days later.
The first official activities of the Knights of Lichtenau were approved by the Council of Ministers.
With the two famous swordsmanship families, the Agrippa family and the Schreier family, as wings on both sides, the Knights of Lichtenauer began marching toward the southern periphery.
The day of the destruction of the Black Heaven Demonic Cult was approaching.