Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 330
Since magic was a field that even Asili didn't know much about, all I could do was visit the Ogatorp family's library and read books..
The result of the alien ability that manifests itself in exchange for the living and the dead is quite different from magic, but it is ultimately expressed in the form of magical power.?
In most cases, the price is equivalent to one life, so the spell is simple yet powerful. I already said that even those ignorant orcs can defend themselves against air attacks with shamans..
I didn't know how the miraculous exchange method of converting corpses or souls into magical power was established, but the principle wasn't that important to me, so I skipped over it..
The important thing is that it is a technology that is simple, powerful, and carries great risk..
When an attack spell is performed using the soul as a medium, the resentment the soul harbors acts on the caster as a reaction and it is unknown what kind of abnormal symptoms it will cause, and the larger the scale of the spell, the more sacrifices must be made in return, so the caster may have to risk his or her life. There are also many.
It may seem good for achieving achievements in a short period of time, but in the long run, it is no different from cutting one's own flesh, so general races do not use it often..
Even the magic used by the beastmen, who can be said to be the race with the most active magic, does not cause resentment such as attacks or curses, but purely wishes for the well-being of descendants or asks for help from the spirits of ancestors who want to protect them. Close to a form of self-protection.
But orcs are different.
It freely grinds its soul for destruction and foresight, and its power is so powerful that even the dragon knights, the pride of the kingdom, cannot fully withstand it. Of course, everyone knows that they can't keep doing something like that and remain sane, but since we don't know how many shamans there are among the thousands of orcs, we can't blindly attack them. Then, if you make a mistake and lose even one flying dragon, there is no such thing as shame..
Of course, a brief hit and run is another thing. Even if I can't land a valid hit, as long as I can divert attention, I'll take care of the rest..
Because they understood this correctly, Heyri and the other dragon knights, who returned late in the day and decided to immediately participate in the plan after receiving an explanation from Duke Lethrom, were not at all anxious about their own safety..
Ragnis and Catherine had already returned to where they were staying and tried to lead them inside, but they politely refused, so they had a short conversation about the strategy outside the tent and only had confidence..
"Are you sure you don't mind??"
However, unlike before, he showed genuine concern for my safety. Apparently, he was very impressed with me, who not only did not retreat in the face of orcs, but also made a remarkable contribution..
To be honest, when the dragon knights, who didn't even talk to each other except Heyri, offered to shake my hand first, saying that he was truly an example of a knight, I was honestly a little appalled..
"Not everything will go as planned, but I think there is a good chance.."
For no reason, ‘someone has to do it.’ I thought it would be more burdensome if I said the same thing, so I answered appropriately, but for some reason, the stares I got back made me feel burdened..
After being notified that it had been decided to carry out the operation in time for dawn, Asilier opened her eyes as she saw me coming inside, leaving behind the dragon knights who politely retreated for the last time..
"Even the drake knights who know the most about drakes hear Eldy's plan and ask if it's okay.."
When I asked why, it seemed like I was very anxious because of what I heard with bright ears. Since I couldn't know or ignore those feelings, I had no choice but to answer with a smile..
"Wouldn't I be more of an expert on jumping off dragons??"
In a world where there is no concept of airborne troops, no one would want to jump off a flying dragon unless it was for suicide..
As soon as I said that, I got hit on the shoulder..
After that, I fell asleep while joking with Asilier for a while to relieve some of the tension, but when I opened my eyes, it was dawn when the sun had not yet dawned..
I tried to listen to see if anything could be found, but there was only silence around me. The only thing you can hear from time to time is the sound of nearby torches burning and the magic stove in the center of the tent humming quietly in operation. For a moment, I thought I might have woken up because I was nervous, but other than that, my mind and body felt very refreshed..
Well, I'm bound to be in good shape after sleeping for three days. It didn't look like she was going to fall asleep right away, so she got up carefully so as not to wake Asilier and put on the thick fur coat she had received for free as if it were her tent. Laika, who had been sleeping soundly at her feet, slightly reacted and raised her head..
[master? get out?]
"I'm just going to get some fresh air. just sleep."
I was shocked to see him close his eyes again with just one pat on the head. I don't need sleep anyway, but I sleep really well..
As I leave the tent behind him and come out, a cold wind blows so cold that it puts to shame the torch lit in front of the tent, greeting me. Most of the firewood was burnt and crumbling, probably because the watch had been around for a while, but the embers had not weakened, but the early morning air was something that could not be ignored..
I have to fly on a flying dragon before the air even warms up, right? I rubbed my forearm, thinking that I would have to ask the spirit for a ray of warmth this time again, but then I realized that somewhere in my body had changed subtly..
The problem was that even though I was aware of it, I had no idea what had changed..
The day went by so quickly after waking up that I didn't really have time to use my magic, but the magic organs in my body and the magic that naturally flowed through them were clearly different from before I fainted. If I had realized a little sooner, I would have had a meeting with Seneran, but it's such a shame..
"Hmm, nothing much will happen....?"
It's not a particularly bad feeling. Should I say that the magic power that had been buried more tightly between the muscles while forming the magic organ now feels like it is flowing through my veins? I tried simply moving my body and using magical power just in case, but I didn't feel like I had improved anything..
It's just... I became more comfortable without knowing it. In terms of efficiency and operation,.
As someone who might have to make a superhero landing in the middle of enemy territory, it was a very unpleasant experience, so I was satisfied and crawled into bed after breathing a little more early morning air..
Even though I couldn't fall asleep, there was no need to relax in advance. I felt regretful that I had woken up from the cold air for no reason, but I was able to fall asleep much more easily with the strange satisfaction of being covered in a warm blanket and turning on the air conditioner..
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Unfortunately, it was the otherworldly wake-up call that woke me up from a pleasant early morning sleep..
-Babababam! bababa balm!
"Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss..."
I wasn't tired, and as soon as I heard it, my mind became clearer, but I felt extremely dirty. Disgusted with the fact that there was a wake-up horn in this world too, she got up and saw Asilier, who had turned over her pillow and covered her head..
"Humans... there are so many things we cannot understand...."
It wouldn't be the first time I heard that sound today, and my heart aches as I think about how painful it must have been every time. As I watched Asilier come to her senses and wake up unsteadily at a noticeably faster speed than usual, I packed up my equipment and promised myself that I would definitely try using it at home later..
As we left the tent, contrary to our negative and grumpy reaction to the wake-up call, the campground was in a very tense state. As if there was a morning roll call or something, the adventurers, soldiers, and mercenaries did not gather anywhere and instead prepared for battle on their own..
This time, I followed Asilier and ate breakfast among the others, but I didn't overreact like I did yesterday..
Everyone's attention was focused for a moment, but that was all. They continued their meal in silence, showing me their expectations and support with just their eyes, proving that they were not a ragtag bunch, and after finishing my meal satisfactorily, I was able to move to join Heyri..
"You can go without meeting other people.?"
"I'm going to see it right after the battle is over anyway.."
"...That's right. I will also join Ragnis and help him today. I'll work hard to reduce the number, so you have to escape well.?"
"Mere orcs can't stop me. don't worry."
As I tried to pretend to be calm and smiled, I saw off Asilier and Laika, who were walking away, and walked away. It wasn't long before I started to feel a little nervous..
Every time I approach a place where drakes are gathered, the surrounding gaze becomes a little heavier..
Since it was not a human-to-human war, there was no need to move in secret, so it seems like today's operation was advertised on a large scale. The morale of the people was on the rise just by going to destroy the passage through which endless enemies were emerging, and at the same time, the expectations placed on me were doubling..
I have no intention of failing, but I feel burdened for no reason..
"Welcome, Sir Egar. It's an honor to be a part of today's operation.."
I almost laughed out loud at the burdensome greeting from the dragon knights, who were expressing the effect with their whole bodies more than anyone else, but I smiled cheerfully and said on purpose..
"Thank you for your cooperation. Well... let's go close the door.."
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