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Academy Squinting, but not dark-Episode 198

Chapter 198

198fury. Maestro Volkan of Battle(5)

Just before starting, a short preparation time of 15 minutes was given..

This was because I had been running for over four days with minimal rest..

I didn't know what the warlocks were up to, but there was a high probability that a fight would break out..

I needed to improve my condition even just a little bit..

Meditation, conversation, warming up, napping, journaling..

“Adonis look here!”

“cute!”

Petting Adonis (?), etc..

Each person took their final rest in their own way..

The atmosphere was quite bustling considering it was just before a battle..

But no one, not even Charon, pointed out this behavior..

It was natural.

Because the rest I am taking now could be the last rest of my life..

‘20 hours have passed since the magic circle was activated, and the estimated locations of the magic stones are thirty-two locations..’

Charon became lost in thought after hearing the rat's report..

Since I had the map of Kalos, the strategy and formation were all planned out..

The training was completed in four days..

Although there was a variable called a magic circle, Charon created a special team to prepare for such a situation..

“Sasha, after entering, destroy the magic stone with your teammates. I'll leave the order to your judgment..”

“There's no need to destroy everything.?”

“Yes. But I would like to destroy at least half of them. Although 'Fog' and 'Stealth' are said to be the mainstays, the 'Curse' series may be hidden..”

“All right!”

The more you destroy the magic stone, the more the magic circle loses its power..

The current minimum strength of the punitive force is 6-star knights. These are people who handle mana at a high level..

Destroying even half of them won't cause much harm to them..

It was time for Charon to check the status of the punitive force. Elester, who was nearby, muttered..

“Why did it still remain??”

“yes?”

“More than a month has passed since the rat caught me. And yet it still remains there. Isn't there something strange??”

Warlocks are not welcome on the continent.

It's not just that the location of those beings has been discovered, they've also been discovered doing something..

In situations like this, they usually run away, and this is what warlocks have been doing all along..

But what's left isn't enough and they're proudly announcing that they're here..

“Isn't it because there are a lot of corpuscles??”

A corpuscle called ‘bone’ that can create a rising skeleton.

There are more bones buried in Kalos than anywhere else, so it is no wonder that warlocks have settled in there..

-Charon was thinking..

but.

“Is it worth risking your life for? Although it may be a bit difficult, bones can be found all over the continent..”

“surely…….”

“There is something. That's why I couldn't leave that place even though I knew the punitive force was coming..”

Elester's thoughts were reasonable, and it was a matter that needed to be considered..

Because we couldn't drag the children, the future of the empire, into a trap and have them die in vain..

but.

“There is no reason to worry. As Lucia said, you'll find out when you go in..”

“Heh, I see. I'm glad I have that kid. Isn’t there no longer any reason to worry about her headache?.”

Lucia's insistence that we go in first..

Normally, I would have said the same thing, but in this situation, it was an excellent decision..

“let everyone gather.”

Members of the punitive force stood in front of Charon. The bustling atmosphere was everywhere..

Everyone's eyes were shining.

“It seems that the enemies have noticed our approach. Potions and holy water must have been prepared so they could be taken out at any time.?”

One holy water was distributed to each person, and twenty holy power potions were distributed..

Although they had no idea who the enemy was or what they were doing, sacred power potions and holy water were as powerful as heavenly punishment for the black magicians..

When everyone nodded, Charon spoke without delay..

“Okay, let's go..”

“I… … Mr. Caron?”

Someone raised their hand. Only in the Latra region was 'Otone' called a hero..

“what?”

“Isn't Adonis excluded? I think they're taking me to a very dangerous place.…….”

Elester cleared his throat, and Charon frowned..

Adonis in the form of a youthful boy.

I couldn't say that the person inside was Douglas, the hero, and that he was stronger than you..

“……This child is essential for this operation. I can't leave it behind.”

“This doesn't make sense.!”

“request the revocation of the order!”

“It is a violation of the Minor Labor Act(?)!”

Members of the punitive force began to shout..

It wasn't just women's argument. A significant number of men were also included..

The act of dragging the boy into battle was because it was against the knight's beliefs..

“You guys… … Are you saying you won't follow orders now??”

Charon gained momentum and scolded..

It is not strange to be summarily executed for disobeying the orders of a commander on the battlefield, especially the orders of a commander directly appointed by the emperor..

but.

“It's not like it's not.”

“you're right. I don't know what Adonis' role is, but it's something we just need to be more active in..”

“you're right!”

Their will did not break in the slightest.

Charon couldn't help but be embarrassed..

From the moment we first met until now. Aren't they people who say they're scared and try not to even make eye contact, let alone talk to them?.

Those guys stand up!

‘Indeed, at such an important moment……!’

There would be a power leak, but it was a time when I was wondering if I should use one person as an example..

Adonis stepped forward..

“I'm fine.”

“Adonis, but……!”

“Isn't this a problem that can be solved if you guys protect me?.”

“……!”

Everyone was in shock. As Adonis said, it was because the smile he gave was so beautiful..

A smile that seems to have a golden glow..

“Everyone take up arms and swear! Adonis we must protect!”

“Oooh!!”

Charon thought as he watched the punitive force raising their weapons and making pledges..

They're really crazy people.

* * *

Doo doo doo doo-!!

Dozens of horses headed toward Kalos, raising a cloud of dust..

‘The original plan was to sneak in carefully, but…….’

Judging by the fact that the magic circle was activated yesterday, it was determined that the punitive force was approaching..

I decided to rush in on horseback and catch him off guard..

Passing through the ‘Gate of Glory’, once a famous attraction of Kalos, was an instant..

‘……It's desolate..’

A world full of gray.

It was a landscape that made me think that if there was a world that had lost color, it would be a place like this..

“……Everyone get off your horses.”

4Until we go beyond Earth and reach Earth 3. It took less than 5 minutes.

3Since there were stairs along the way from Earth, getting off a horse was more maneuverable..

“It's quiet..”

“Did he run away??”

“Shh! There's still a distance to District 2. You can't let down your guard.”

Entered Kalos, but found no signs of life..

The same was true for the bones that were said to be alive and moving..

‘Shit, I can't even feel the mana..’

It was because of the magic circle floating in the sky of Kalos..

“Well, now that I'm in, I can see for sure. It's a magic circle that focuses on fog and concealment. There doesn't seem to be any curse or poison..”

“Was it just to kill time by telling me not to come here??”

“You never know. Maybe it's for a surprise attack.”

The punitive force moved as carefully as possible..

But not until we reach the Fountain of Radiance in District 2. nothing could be confirmed.

“……3I'll rest for a minute and then move on again..”

Because I was very nervous, I wasted a lot of energy. If you don't take even a short break, you'll collapse from stress..

Charon took out his pocket watch and checked the time..

Approximately 1 hour from the entrance of Kalos to District 2, also known as the Interior..

It was quite fast for someone who moved while being alert..

“……Long time no see.”

Elester muttered while looking at the Fountain of Radiance..

40Seeing him after years left me feeling new..

Lucia, seeing this, asked.

“Come to think of it, Elester participated in the great war.?”

40Years ago, 5th Legion Commander Crowley descended on Kalos..

At that time, Elester was the only one participating. At the time, Adonis was ordered to guard the emperor..

“how was it?”

“……It was hell too. Not only soldiers, but also knights and powerful men..”

Everyone collapsed. The number of people who died without proper form was enormous..

“Surviving a war like that? That's amazing. Would you say something like this is completely different??”

As Charon rolled his eyes, Lucia whistled..

Elester, who was looking at that scene, opened his mouth..

“Lucia, the reason I survived wasn’t because I was strong. Thanks to other people's sacrifices.”

“I know that. Because that’s what a battlefield is. But skill is also important.?”

“Even though I was only in the 5th circle at that time?”

“…….”

5Elester, who was a member of the Circle, survived..

However, most of the 'strong men' of that time who were stronger than Elester died..

It was thanks to the ‘sacrifices’ of those who were called strong at the time..

Even now, 40 years later, Elester clearly remembers their sacrifice..

They were truly ‘heroes’ to Elester..

“Maybe I'll get to play that role this time..”

“Ah- oh! Don't be so lucky! If it gets dangerous, stick to me. Because I will save you. What are you doing! Everyone wake up! I have to leave!”

The punitive force began to advance again with Lucia grumbling..

30After about a minute, I was able to cross District 1 and reach the place where the palace of the Kingdom of Rohan was located..

At that time, the place was devastated by the arrival of Crowley, commander of the 5th Corps..

It was a time when I was looking at the palace that was clearly exposed..

Pajik!

There was a slight crack in the magic circle floating in the sky..

The special team led by Sasha succeeded in removing the magic stone..

creepy-!

At the same time, the punitive force could be seen.

The royal palace is half exposed. A figure lying on a throne.

“……person?”

I couldn't see his face because he was wearing a robe so tightly..

But everyone here felt it.

his ‘size’.

“What, are you here now? I almost died waiting.”

“……What are you??”

An unidentified man stood up with leisurely movements. Then he lifted his face slightly..

It seemed like they were trying to check the person's face..

“Ah, are you Charon? I heard it from the creator of madness. It hurt a lot at that time. He said to say hello..”

Charon quickly recalled the information Zero had given him..

Creator of madness. Amazing information that there are three other similar beings.

then…….

“Are you one of those four??”

“Oh, isn't this amazing? Did you know we existed? Indeed, for a rat of the empire, the amount of information is considerable..”

It was then.

Took bang!!

With a loud noise, the throne the warlock was sitting on split in half..

This was because Lucia had already approached and swung her sword. But she failed to cut down the unidentified man..

“Tsk! He speaks extremely slowly, but his movements are fast..”

“What a woman with no manners. Don't you know that the most important thing when having a conversation is listening??”

“What do you know?!”

But it wasn't just Lucia who moved..

All members of the punitive force took their positions and surrounded him..

Because he knew that it was advantageous not to give him time, and that it was best to cut off his head before he could do anything..

“Tsk, it would be better to have a longer conversation. Usually, compared to the high expectations, fights like this are likely to end poorly..”

“Don't worry about that. I'll make it fun.”

Lucia tried to lunge, but quickly retreated..

Because I felt movement beneath my feet..

Crunch-!

Skull. It was a skeleton much larger than the average size of an adult male..

What's interesting is that the skeleton's entire body is heavily armed with armor and weapons..

Yeah, like.

Like a knight.

Wow-!!

Purple-black mana burst out with a scream from the skeleton..

After a while, what was standing in front of Lucia. It was an image of a skeleton knight standing proudly on horseback..

Incredibly, the horse was also a skeleton.

“What is this…….”

Giggling-.

The sound of a warlock's laughter. At the same time, his words echoed throughout the battlefield..

“Arrogant imperial bastards. Do you know how many people died because of you??”

“…….”

“I don't know. No, I probably didn't even try to find out. Because you guys are like that.!”

Purple-black mana began to flow from the warlock's body..

It was the kind of mana that made me feel bad just looking at it..

“Actually, I don't know either. But one thing is certain. The number of people you kill is much higher than the number of people killed by the devil..”

It was a slow speech, but everyone could clearly feel it..

His anger hidden inside.

“What, now I see that he wasn't a warlock, but a paranoid person.?”

“……what?”

Lucia poured cold water on his anger..

“Do you know how many wars were fought because of the devil? Just because someone killed it with human hands doesn't mean it was killed by someone else. It's all their fault.”

“…….”

“Is that the end of your will? This is a very boring advice. I'll give you a chance to say it again.”

“……Is it Lucia, the hero of the empire?.”

The warlock bent his neck to the right. There was a 'tap' sound..

Looking at Lucia with his neck bent to the right. It was an extremely bizarre sight..

“It's a good thing. I was in need of a gift. He should have made a fuss because he said it wasn't his time yet..”

“……That guy?”

“But if it's your year, I think it'll be enough as a gift..”

Suddenly - suddenly-!

A strange sound echoed from the ground. But Eleister was one step faster..

“wind storm!”

Toukwaang-!!

A wind like a blade struck the warlock..

The warlock flew away along with half of the palace that was precariously holding its shape..

but.

“Has Archmage Elester arrived? … It's more powerful than you can imagine..”

The warlock was alive.

Above the stone pile on the other side. Elester, who was about to use magic there once again, could not help but widen his eyes..

The space revealed by the royal palace flying away.

There was a huge corpse of a demon lying there. And around him, six warlocks were chanting unidentified spells..

Eleister's complexion turned pale when he saw that..

“You… … no way!”

“Ah, now that I think about it… … I was on the battlefield at that time. Then you get the idea..”

A giant demon corpse. Its identity is none other than.

5It was Commander Crowley..

The warlock's actions were obvious. It was to resurrect Crowley..

“Charon!”

The two people moved before Elester could shout..

It was Charon and Lucia..

At the same time, the building and the ground shook..

Suddenly - suddenly!

Hundreds of pure white hands. Everyone held their breath at that bizarre sight..

“Elester, compare. 'Cause I don't know.”

When the commander of the army descended, who was more terrible, the hell and himself?.

Who is the more terrible disaster?.

“So, let's get started. The new war of Carlos is about to begin.!”

The eyes of the robed warlock glowed ominously..

fall in fear.

Tremble.

And see clearly.

“I am the one who presides over death and directs the soul…….”

I am Volkan, the Maestro of Battle.!