Episode
72 Lancaster’s Doomsday (4)
Elixir produced by the Empire is made through a very delicate process.
Only a certain amount of carefully selected raw materials is used, and complicated processing is performed so that it can be stably absorbed by the human body.
The completed elixir is provided in stages in the order of red, blue, yellow, green, white, and black to gradually increase mana.
Although it is not possible to increase magic power at once, it has the advantage of being stable with few side effects.
On the other hand, the soma produced by Magyo is completely different.
Animal raw materials such as living humans are used at random, and it is common for producers to change the composition at will.
Fortunately, strong soma is produced, but there are also defective products that cause serious side effects.
“Wow!”
So what kind of soma Lester is taking now?
If it is the same as in the novel, that soma has a very powerful effect.
This is because it contains as much energy as the black spirit vinegar that I took last time.
But the energy is very fierce and poisonous.
After taking it and absorbing it into the body, strong magical energy begins to stir the blood vessels.
In the end, the magic power is not stored in the mana heart, but digs into various places.
The fact that the muscles in Lester’s body are swelling right now is also an effect of that.
“Aww!”
Lester swung his fist, and the table shattered in one blow.
It was evidence of a tremendous increase in muscle strength.
“Ernas, Ernas… … !”
However, Lester is now losing his temper and growling like a beast.
This is because magical power has penetrated the central nervous system and created a state of extreme excitement.
The combat power itself would have been improved by maximizing reflexes, but it would have been difficult to make cool decisions or precise movements.
“I will kill you… … !”
Lester ran like a beast.
I immediately swung my sword, dodging the attack.
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My sword flew past Lester’s shoulder, but it didn’t do much damage.‘Is it self-defense?’
To be precise, Lester’s magical energy leaked through his skin, acting similar to self-defense.
Due to the influence of magical power, the muscles expanded and the skin became hard, so the defense had risen to the limit.
“Your attacks don’t work!”
Lester picked up two swords that had fallen on the floor.
And he took a position similar to that of Henry before.
“With Lancaster’s Flying Swordsmanship… I will kill you!”
Lancaster Flying Swordsmanship.
The Lancaster family’s exclusive swordsmanship for Graduate, which uses two short swords.
It is evaluated as the most dazzling among the ever-changing Western swordsmanship.
“Lester, that’s not it.”
“What do you mean!”
“You can’t use Lancaster Flying Swordsmanship in your current state.”
Lester is too excited.
It is impossible to unfold the complex techniques of Lancaster Flying Swordsmanship.
“In the first place, you wouldn’t have been able to formally learn the Lancaster Flying Swordsmanship.”
“Shut up… … !”
Lester ran.
Randomly swung his dual swords, he charged at me.
“I use this sword… It will be a climax grade like my father!”
“If you were a student who worked hard for that goal, I would have cheered you on in my heart.”
I said, concentrating my magic on my lower body.
“But you were too ambitious. And the bowl was small.”
“Shut up your mouth, Ernas… … !”
Papa!
Lester’s twin swords struck me.
It was far from the cunning movement of the Lancaster Flying Swordsmanship.
It was nothing more than a swordsmanship beginner wielding.
“It’s no use.”
“… … !”
Whik!
Dodging Lester’s attack using Ionia’s swift swordsmanship.
And as he passed by Lester, he swung his sword.
“ね… … !”
There was a small scratch on his arm, but Lester didn’t care.
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Moving his enlarged body, he continued to attack me.“Stand there, Ernas!”
That’s no reason for me to stop.
I used the speed of Ionia’s swift swordsmanship to move forward and backward.
Dozens of cut marks were left on Lester’s body.
“That kind of attack doesn’t work… … !”
He was bleeding profusely with his self-defense torn, but Lester didn’t care at all.
I was more annoyed at the difficulty of following my movements than that.
“Ugh!”
Lester held the sword in both hands and started swinging the sword at random.
Thanks to Soma’s magical powers, her physical abilities were rapidly improved, so just swinging her sword in all directions was intimidating.
‘It’s a really ugly sight, Lester.’
Originally, Lester was a swordsman who displayed excellent skills using a short, light sword.
Watching him wield his sword while showing his ignorant strength like that, I felt regretful.
‘Now, let me take it easy.’
Whoops!
Lester’s sword, which he was wielding haphazardly, pierced the wall.
The moment Lester tried to pull out the sword by force, there was a huge gap behind it.
I didn’t miss that gap.
‘Ionia’s speedy swordsmanship… Combines Callesius Spear Swordsmanship.’
Paah!
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Moving at high speed, the blade with a blue sword spread out.A deep cut was engraved from Lester’s back neck to his right shoulder blade.
“Ernas… … !”
It was a serious injury that even showed up to the neck.
But Lester still roared and tried to run at me.
Did Souma’s magic paralyze even the pain sensation?
‘Then, one more time.’
Lester swung his dual swords at me.
But the attack was so crude that it left a hole in the chest.
Digging through them, I raised my magic to the limit.
“Aww!”
Lester tried to attack me again.
At that moment, I felt as if time had stopped.
Before Lester’s next attack hits… If I can plug in a decent attack, I can definitely silence Lester.
so sure
‘Yeah, if it’s this feeling right now… … .’
I remembered the time I studied the Callesius spear sword technique with Yoles.
At that time, it was not properly formed, but it seemed possible now.
‘This blue energy… Not only the blade, but also my whole body!’
Learning Ionia’s swift swordsmanship was unexpectedly of great help.
I was able to get a great realization on how to strengthen my physical abilities with magic.
Based on that realization, if not only the swordsman developed on the blade but also the physical abilities were strengthened to the limit… … !
[The level of understanding of Calesius Spear Swordsmanship (Rank B) has reached a certain level.]
[The growth of Calesius Spear Swordsmanship (Rank B) is in progress.]
[The acquisition of Callesius Spear Swordsmanship (Rank A) has been completed.]
Sparks flew all over the body.
There is no need to inflate the muscles of the whole body as Lester is doing now.
Just for a moment, it is enough if I can raise my body’s ability beyond the limit.
‘Calecius Spear Swordsmanship Type 3… Jaree (刺雷).’
Whoops!
Truly a lightning bolt.
A high-speed stabbing, which I had never experienced before, unfolded.
A blue sword spread through the air and pierced through Lester’s chest.
“… … !”
Lester didn’t even have to scream.
The sword ripped through Lester’s self-defense and even penetrated the thickened muscles, causing his heart to burst.
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heart was pierced
Even after realizing that fact, Lester did not feel particularly hopeless.
This is because his body was in a state where he could be active even if his heart exploded.
‘That’s why the magicians are addicted to Soma’s power.’
The Black Heavenly Magician seeks power.
He doesn’t even care about making human sacrifices to gain power.
But, if I could get such a mighty power… The way the magicians did not seem to be bad either.
‘Yeah, I’ll have to do more research on magic.’
Anyway, Lester was expelled from the academy.
In order to surpass the successors of other swordsmiths and become Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, new powers are needed.
With the help of the Magician, if you can acquire the power equivalent to a higher grade, or even a climax, you will be able to occupy the position of Grand Duke of Lichtenauer.
‘A talented and clever person like me should become the Archduke Lichtenauer.’
Simple Rufus?
Violent and cowardly Gort?
Berries Rize full of vanity?
Heinrich who only knows himself?
Such men must not become Archdukes of Lichtenauer.
‘Of course, as long as Ernas is the Grand Duke of Lichtenau, we must absolutely prevent it.’
So, you must kill Ernas here.
It must be met with the most tragic and humiliating death possible.
‘Yeah, so… … .’
He stretched out his arms to tear Ernas apart.
Oddly enough, the sword disappeared from Lester’s hand.
But it didn’t matter.
With this power, you can kill Ernas with your bare hands.
‘Yeah, with this hand… … .’
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Mumbling in his heart, he tried to catch Ernas.But, right then.
“Leicester.”
Ernas’s cold voice was heard.
“It’s all over now.”
“… … .”
The moment I heard that voice, my mind suddenly cleared.
and… I realized I was sitting on the floor with a hole in my chest.
Until now, the influence of Soma had paralyzed reason, and he had not been able to grasp the reality.
“… … .”
I could feel the muscles that had swelled up as they were getting smaller and smaller.
As the whole body was filled with magical power, her physical abilities were maximized, but eventually that magic was lost and it was returning to its original state.
Even if I defeated Ernas here… It would have been the same over time.
“Ernas.”
Was it because he realized he was about to die?
Or is it a reaction after the excitement is over?
Unlike before, I could see Ernas from a sober point of view.
“From now on, the world will start to see you through different eyes.”
Ernas is the main character who destroyed the Lancaster family, one of the six great swordsmanship masters.
Its presence will grow day by day.
“One of the six great swordsmanship masters has been destroyed. It will soon become known to the world that there is a problem with the Archduke Lichtenauer in the background.”
Then, it will be difficult to live quietly in the academy, listening to and practicing.
It was clear that there was going to be great confusion over the future of the empire.
“Amid the chaos to come… How will you deal with it?”
To be honest, I wanted to see for myself.
Ernas has far superior swordsmanship than his competitors.
In addition, he is also a master of kwon-mo-jutsu.
I wanted to see with my own two eyes how Ernas would fight in the future chaos.
“If I hadn’t been against you… … .”
What if I had tried to build a friendly relationship with Ernas?
Then Lester’s fate would have been completely different.
“Haha, what a meaningless imagination… … .”
With a bitter smile, Lester looked at Ernas’s face.
However, he couldn’t see well now, so he couldn’t see Ernas’s expression properly.
“Ernas Landsstein, how will you fight in the future… Do not watch from hell.”
With those last words left, Lester slowly closed his eyes.
Among the heirs of the six great swordsmen who competed for the next power of the empire… It was the moment when the first dropout came out.