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My alter ego is becoming a big shot - Episode 213

#213

Jeron's Suffering (2)

There were still a few knights who survived the raid and resisted, but it was only a matter of time before they were all eliminated..

Some of the enemies opened the doors of the carriages carrying the delegation one by one and massacred them without mercy, and an additional barrier was set up by wizards in the surrounding area, making it impossible to escape without using “Hero’s Footsteps.”.

In that crisis, Hesperon's head turned more tightly than ever before..

‘What on earth are they thinking, doing something like this in the middle of the capital? How are you going to clean things up? Are you planning on starting a rebellion??’

When I researched important people in advance, I found that Stav, the head of the imperial guard, was clearly neutral… or more accurately, a person belonging to the imperial faction..

So I heard that Riley is also putting a lot of effort into getting him on her side..

‘Damn it, I'm a human confined to the imperial palace, so there's not enough information. No, I guess my motivation is good right now! We have to find a solution no matter what.!’

Even now, Riley's feelings were being conveyed to him through the "Tether of Unity"..

As expected of a princess, she seemed to be trying various methods, as if she had some hidden means, but those faint expectations were soon frustrated again and again, as if something was blocking them..

‘···Was the preparedness he was talking about at first not about the Immortal King, but about making it impossible for him to escape from this place?.’

It's a hopeless situation that can't be helped no matter how hard you try..

But despite that... she didn't give up until the end..

A girl who has not yet reached adulthood is afraid of the shadow of death approaching at every moment, but is trying hard to maintain her composure until the very end..

But if you give up and step away first,···.

‘Is there anything more unsightly than that?!’

Isn't that too much of an insult to one's pride when one is no different than a shadowy figure controlling this world from behind the scenes?!

‘You can't give up without trying. It just seems like a possibility..’

But there was something necessary to make that possibility a reality..

right time.

The barrier installed on the princess's carriage was on the verge of being completely destroyed, and two knights were approaching the carriage she was riding in..

Even though my thinking ability has improved dramatically, I still feel rushed..

-Hannibal Strauss: Tsk, stupid and ineffective. Wouldn't it be better for just you to escape than for both of you to die??

-Hesperon: No, anyway, I am now at the level of a mid-level wizard. The greatest asset he has is his relationship with Riley, the next heir to the throne..

Although we share and understand each other's thoughts, we cannot understand each other due to differences in the way of thinking that constitutes existence..

So Hesperon very kindly added an explanation so that Hans could accept it..

-Hesperon: But if you run away from here, there will only be one intermediate wizard left. In that case, wouldn't it be better to take a gamble? If successful, he will become the next emperor's closest aide.?

-Hannibal Strauss: Whoa—? That certainly makes sense. Well, if you're at the level you are now, it wouldn't be that difficult to make it again..

-Hesperon: It hurts a little when you say something like that..

-Hannibal Strauss: Good. It may be a waste of time, but considering the rewards, it's worth the walk..

-Heinrich: I just finished the battle too. Now that we have some free time, let’s start preparing right away. I hope it goes well. I don't want to see anything wrong with the princess..

-Heinz II: Hmm, it's a way to buy time..

-Howard: Wait! Now that I think about it, there is one thing I prepared briefly, but it is still unfinished.···.

After the emergency meeting in my brain in such accelerated time,.

The situation began to unfold rapidly again..

***

Kwaang!

The knight, who drew his sword and was about to open the door of the carriage with the servants on board, instantly stepped back..

Suddenly, the person who came out of the carriage door suddenly swung his sword at him..

However, it was not at a level that he, a high-ranking knight of the Empire, could not respond to..

“Is it rebellion? You're bothering me.”

“He is a disciple of Viscount Pristine. Be careful, he's a wizard..”

“You mean wizard? the wizard uses the sword···.”

But as soon as another driver who was a little distance away drew attention,.

Blue magic light flashed from the entire body of that man, Hesperon, and its speed was amplified several times..

“Remaining tricks! There is no guess!”

But even that was laughable to the knight..

A thick haze rose from his entire body, and the sword, engulfed in an equally brilliant aura, cut the wizard's sword that dared to attack him in two with a single blow..

And the moment he was so elated that he was about to cut down the defenseless opponent.···.

Kwaang—!

Hesperon's fist, amplified several times again along with a flash of black magic light in an instant, was stuck in his chest..

“Wow?!”

Geek—

The metal gauntlets with reinforced knuckles, which seemed to have been made for fighting, made an ominous sound as they rubbed against the knight's armor..

“What is this...···!”

Moreover, the problem was not simply the shock caused by the blow..

The fatal curse emanating from his fist penetrated the aura surrounding his body and restricted his movements..

If I wasn't an Auror, this curse alone would have rendered me completely unable to fight..

But that didn't mean he had any hope of survival..

Puhuaak—!

Bright red blood sprayed out with an eerie sound, and the body of the knight who lost his head slowly fell backwards..

“You guy!”

And at the same time.

Chaeng!

The other knight's sword, which moved at the moment his comrade was hit, suddenly interlocked with the 'jet black sword' that appeared in Hesperon's hand..

Of course, the sword that had just harvested life and was dripping with blood also exuded ominous black magic..

Now, as if it was leaking out of his body..

The knight pressed his sword even harder and opened his mouth as if chewing..

“Could it be that he was a warlock? Also, where can you find such a magic sword?···!”

“Ugh, I borrowed it from a friend.!”

He frowned as if he was offended by that natural response, but that was it..

Even if you strengthen your body with black magic or use the power of a magic sword to fight against aurors,.

visor-! Chaang! whip—!

In front of the highest level of high-ranking knights, I was just a child playing with dangerous toys..

‘No, not at the level of a child. I heard he's definitely a wizard, but what is this sword technique, as well as martial arts? Isn’t it just a matter of reacting based on physical ability alone??’

No matter how much he borrowed the power of Oedo, the fact that he was somehow reacting to his attack and mixing his swords was proof that he was not ordinary..

Even though it's really close and just barely holding on, that alone is praiseworthy enough..

Hehehe—

‘But that ends here..’

The knight raised the corners of his mouth fiercely as he looked at the magic sword that was beginning to crack against his strong aura..

No matter how full of dark magic the item was, it was natural that it was exposed to attacks wielded with all its might by someone who had reached the level several times..

‘I don't know if the weapon could be strengthened with aura, but it's not even possible with that meager magical power. You're pretending to be a knight when you're a wizard, you should know the subject.!’

So he swung his sword towards the crack of the magic sword, confident of victory..

The moment the swords made contact again, I felt the black magic starting to expand in the gap and opened my eyes wide..

“Huh? ···This?!”

But when he realized what was wrong too late, he had no idea what to do or how to react..

Kwajajak!

The fragments, which were instantly shattered by the enormous pressure that started from the crack, were shot in one direction with a specific purpose and direction by the spell on the magic sword..

Kwaaang—!

Numerous fragments sweep forward like claymore mines, filled with deadly dark magic..

This deadly magic sword was created to reliably annihilate any opponent that touches the weapon, but its effective range was intentionally extremely limited in order to maximize its killing power..

dump!

As such, it boasted an overwhelming effect against those who came within range..

Even if it is a top-level article,.

“Haha, haha ​​- just being high level isn't everything. This is what tempal is all about.”

Hesperon breathed heavily as he looked at the knight's barely visible body thanks to the enormous aura..

No matter how much he strengthened his body with auxiliary magic using 「Introduction to Magic」 and used skills such as 「Martial Arts」 and 「Super Strength」, it was simply impossible for him to defeat knights of this level simply with his abilities alone..

In order to get through this situation, of course, external assistance was needed.···.

That was high-level item support through “Avatar Cloud”..

‘It's a magic tool that focuses on dark magic and has amazing effects..’

It is an item that the Immortal King personally selected and sent after examining his hands, so it goes without saying that the quality is excellent..

Of course, there could be no side effects while using such a product..

Passchuk—

“hmm.”

The disposable magic sword, of which only the handle remained, turned into powder and disappeared, and a terrible curse began to seep into the right hand that held the sword..

In addition, the numerous accessories worn on his body, such as rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc., which were sponsored to enhance his physical abilities and attack power, were constantly becoming contaminated and eating away at his lifespan..

‘Well, lifespan doesn't really matter. ...Anyway, you're glaring at me really hard..’

But Hesperon stayed tense until the end, swallowing the blood that flowed down his throat..

It was only natural that there was such a commotion, but the eyes of all the knights around him were already focused on him..

“···A cursed object. Was he really a warlock??”

“No, looking closely, it doesn't look like he cooked it himself. It seems like those magic tools are the cause. ...Well, I guess that doesn't matter now..”

“Kunther aside, I never thought even Lord Wilhelm would be defeated..”

In a very short time, a knight died, and the one who came right after him also died from an unexpected blow..

While they were just watching, thinking they would win easily, two of their colleagues died in an accidental accident, so they could not attack recklessly and had no choice but to raise their guard..

‘It's tingling..’

Of course, he didn't come forward right away, but the sword-like force rising between the knights was so vicious that it seemed like it would cut him into pieces at any time..

-Heinrich: It's a little late. Still, this will be helpful enough. I'll send you more as soon as it's ready..

When you are on guard against the knights slowly surrounding you..

Suddenly, the holy symbol filled with Heinrich's divine power, held in Hesperon's right hand, began to crush the curse energy penetrating there..

‘Ah, I think I'll buy some..’

Even though it was an indirect exercise of power through the holy symbol, it was the holy power of the saint in name and substance..

The knights who were preparing to join forces flinched and frowned again due to that energy..

“···Tremendous divine power. Is it a sacred object??”

“Seeing how quickly it decreases, it seems to be temporary. Still, at that level, it seems like at least the archbishop level was involved.?”

“You have things like that, including the cursed item from earlier? What on earth is he doing??”

‘This is a secondary character that receives support from the main character. It's so sweet.’

Although Hesperon had a serious expression on his face while jokingly responding on the inside, the situation was actually not that relaxed..

Even during the fight, one part of his mind continued to focus on the “string of solidarity,” but it was still slightly short of achieving what he wanted..

‘I think I just need a little more time..’

He glanced around..

Those who were already on the carriage were all killed except for a few who appeared to be in the same group as them..

Still, there were still quite a few survivors left among the group of knights who did not betray, perhaps because they were distracted by the mess they had caused..

When looking at the situation like that.

creepy—

He suddenly felt a cool sensation and turned his eyes towards it..

Sure enough, Stav, the leader of the traitors, was standing there, glaring at us..

With the carriage door wide open right in front of you.

***

Stave, who had been staring at Hesperon, soon looked away..

Right now, this job is more important than that guy..

After watching for a while, I realized that the items they had were a bit annoying, but the level itself was not that high..

Now, my subordinates won't let down their guard, so they will be able to organize things well on their own..

“···Sir Stave. Why do you do this?”

“I am sorry, princess. Isn’t this what political strife is all about? She just wanted something different..”

“Do you think it would be safe to make such a bold move in Xeron? Your Majesty the Emperor will never sit idly by and watch this happen.!”

“Don't worry about that part. It's not like we did this without thinking..”

Stav responded calmly to Riley's warning..

Not only did he pour in tangible and intangible resources to the extent that his power was shaken by this incident, but he was not the only one who was directly mobilized..

Very unfortunately, 5th Princess Riley, who managed to escape the Immortal King's clutches, will be treated as a victim of the Immortal Army who chased after the escaped captive..

The terrorism currently taking place in the city was part of it, and all physical and magical evidence and witnesses had already been prepared..

‘Everyone here, including me.’

He smiled coolly and looked down at her with cold eyes..

“Sorry, but I don't have any more time. It's time to go.”

They agreed to the conversation as a last courtesy to the princess, but as they did not have much free time left, they could not spend any more time on it..

Isn't there a limit to buying time by making all-out efforts in various places, including the center?.

“for a moment! No way you···.”

Riley tried to bide his time by talking, but Stave ignored it and calmly took out a short dagger from a subspace magic tool..

···In fact, it was only called a dagger because it had a handle, but if you look at its appearance, it was something that resembled the claws of a witch..

“By the way, I have one more thing to ask for your understanding. It's probably not going to be a good death. It will be quite painful and miserable..”

A blood-red claw dagger that sprays energy in all directions as soon as it comes out, threatening to tear everything apart..

It was also a cursed magic sword filled with dark magic..

“Now that I think about it, that friend from earlier was using cursed items. Actually, I was planning on making him a liaison to the Immortal King from the beginning, but I think it would be okay to make him the evil beast who directly murdered the princess..”

His gaze turned to where the commotion was still coming from..

I thought there was something strange about the presence I felt earlier, and then I saw that the guy had gone in among the few surviving knights and was doing all sorts of things to support them..

He restored the knights with items containing divine power, bought time with barrier magic tools in times of emergency, and a blood storm triggered by a blood-colored orb prevented the wizards from intervening..

Also, in the meantime, the subordinates were unable to do anything about the ominous objects, including the magic sword, that had been taken out..

“···Tsk, you incompetent things. I guess I'll have to take care of that myself, too. I'm busy with work, so I'll just end this..”

Stave frowned at that and clicked his tongue lightly..

As if there was no need to wait any longer, he swung his dagger at Princess Riley..

No, to be exact···.

Towards the place where Princess Riley ‘was’.

“···under?”

After cutting the air like that, Stave, who had frozen for a moment, followed his senses and slowly turned his head..

In the middle of a battlefield where chaos is still going on.

And there.

“Wow, that was close..”

In the arms of Hesperon, who smiles heartily even as blood drips from his nose and mouth..

Princess Riley was hugged somewhat with her eyes wide open..