Abduction 61. Sword and Star (6)
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Asher arrived at the scene at noon when the sun rose in the sky.
Every time the wind blew, a cloud of dust was rising.
A few days ago, many reports came in that it seemed like a monster was running rampant in the wilderness of the western part of the empire.
Reports of misunderstanding occasionally came in, but when dozens of them broke out at once, it meant that something really happened.
Asher, who was looking around from above, was astonished.
“Three, oh my. what’s this?!”
There were no signs of monsters or volcanic eruptions.
But that wasn’t the problem.
The once desolate wilderness had turned into an indescribably complex terrain.
It was a sight that would have been believable even if a beast as gigantic as a mountain had rampaged.
‘What on earth happened? Has a monster really appeared?’
It was fortunate that it was an area where no one lived.
Cracks tens to hundreds of meters in diameter were carved throughout the wilderness.
There were also many huge holes reminiscent of craters.
I thought there might have been a meteor shower, but I couldn’t find any traces of a meteorite impact.
A few cracks were stained black.
It was so deep that the bottom could not be seen even under the noon sun.
The sight of desertified sand pouring into the black crack was reminiscent of a golden waterfall.
“Those traces…!”
At once, Asher’s eyes widened.
He lowered his altitude and approached the pitch-black crack.
When I saw it up close, I was convinced.
The black crack was not an immeasurably deep one, but rather a trace of the space itself being torn.
And as far as he knew, there was only one person who could do this.
“Mr. Jaifa.”
It was clearly an auror from Zaipa.
If so, there was a high possibility that this terrible destruction of the terrain was a sign of Zaipa fighting something.
But who on earth does this?
Do you mean to make Jaipa, who has gone through a transformation and become younger, use this much strength?
My head was confused.
Asher decided to first check if there were any injuries around him.
As he closed his eyes and concentrated his mind, the waves of mana that acted as radar spread out in all directions.
The radar, which was capable of covering the entire wasteland, boasted superior performance compared to any other wizard.
“found.”
As expected, Asher found the survivor in an instant.
Signs of life were being detected beneath a crack so deep and wide that it could be considered a valley.
Asher flew towards him at top speed.
We didn’t forget to restore destroyed terrain during the move.
The cross section of the dark crack was as smooth as soap.
The deeper I went, the stronger the smell of blood became.
Asher soon arrived in front of the survivor and covered his mouth with both hands.
“Oh my god!”
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“Mr. Alogin. “Can I come in?”
“Ah… is that you? “Please come in.”
Nabi Rose pulled the doorknob.
A spacious room appeared.
The interior itself was very old-fashioned, but the weapons displayed here and there created a bloody atmosphere.
In front of a large fireplace.
An old man sitting in a rocking chair greeted her.
“Welcome. Sword Saint.”
“How have you been?”
“Well, it’s always the same for me. By the way, even if you really know, I don’t know. “How can a person as good as a swordsman be so polite?”
The old man chuckled.
A voice cracked like a desert revealed a skill that could not be hidden.
He was the elder Alogin who once presided over the Sword Festival.
His wrinkles, which were much more wrinkled than those of a typical old man, were proof of his age.
“Because he is a person worthy of being polite.”
“He’s just an old man. The day the Holy Sword found its owner, my position lost its meaning. “The list of those aspects will end with my death.”
Alogin nodded.
The wall he was looking at was lined with portraits of people who had served as elders.
Except for Alogin, all of the portraits had white flowers on them.
“I thought I would be the first to go, but lifespan is something you never know. I don’t have any regrets anymore, but I don’t know what keeps me alive for so long. “I don’t know if I could regain my youth like you did.”
“Elder, you can do it too. “Didn’t you once rise to the rank of Sword Saint?”
“No… I can’t reach it. The wall you broke is too far for me. “The privilege of staying in the season you want is not given to everyone.”
Alogin stroked his beard and smiled.
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It was an objective recognition, not a defeatist resignation.
There is clearly a level that cannot be reached through effort alone.
He also lived a rough life as Nabi Rose in his childhood, but it was clear from the fact that he did not become strong like her.
Nabirose became anxious for no reason and wiggled her fingers.
Every small gesture seemed to drain Alogin’s soul.
She was trying to tell him to stop laughing.
“I’m still happy. I also saw you become a swordsman again. “Isn’t this possible because I’ve lived so long?”
“Whew…you could see it that way. “I’m not sure if I’ll still be a sword saint after today.”
“huh? Why are you so unconfident, unlike you? Ah, that’s right. “I told you that friend Jaipa was going to war.”
Alogin snapped his fingers.
Indeed, it was understandable that Nabirose could not confirm.
Jaifa Tergung.
The monster that first taught Nabirose the bitter taste of defeat had recently reached the point of complete transformation.
If there was anyone who could defeat her now, it would be none other than the tiger.
Nabirose checked his watch and opened his mouth.
“If it’s okay, let’s go quickly. “Can I help you?”
“It’s okay, man. I can still walk on my own. “It would be difficult to treat him like an old man who can’t even use the toilet.”
Alogin jumped out of the rocking chair.
His original height had shrunk further over time.
Nabirose internally sighed with relief that he did not die naturally upon landing.
The two people left the elder’s room and entered the hallway.
“Anyway, you…”
“yes?”
“It’s so beautiful. “I was quite popular with girls when I was younger, but compared to you, I think I was just a sword-wielding sack of shit.”
She was beautiful even before her transformation, but now she was speechless.
In particular, the short haircut suited her very well.
When I asked who I listened to when I cut my hair, the answer I got was that I took the advice of my close friends.
“I can’t believe you had a friend. “That’s amazing.”
“You can count it on one finger. And I was naturally beautiful.”
“Hahaha, yes. “That’s how you come out, Miss Nabirose.”
“Slowly stop laughing. “People are waiting.”
“Ah… I understand. This is the last decisive battle of my life. “I will do my best to watch.”
“Please stop making unlucky noises.”
The two people who were walking side by side soon reached the end of the hallway.
A murmur was coming from beyond the huge double doors.
Nabi Rose adjusted her clothes and energetically opened the door.
The cold wind blew back my bangs.
The scenery of a huge crater unfolded before my eyes.
“everyone! “You’ve finally arrived!”
At the same time, the host’s voice rang out loudly.
Thousands of people gathered at the sacred site where the search for the Holy Sword took place in the past.
These were people who came to watch the unprecedented sword battle.
Since there were no separate audience seats, they were waiting in line at the edge of the crater.
It was the moment when the eyes of the scattered crowd focused on Nabirose and Alogin.
The host, who turned the magic engineering loudspeaker around, shouted again.
“Alogin, the supreme elder who has protected Farzan for decades! And it is the Snake Empress, Sword Saint Nabiroze, who has ascended to the throne again!”
“Waaaaaa!!!”
The dead volcano achieved its dream of resurrection, albeit briefly.
Wild cheers erupted from the top of the crater.
Contrary to Nabirose’s worries, Alogin did not collapse, clutching his heart.
Instead, he smiled kindly and waved to the audience who had come a long way.
“Nice to meet you all. “I am Alogin, who will be the referee for this decisive battle of the Sword Saint.”
“It’s Butterfly Rose.”
Nabirose also slightly bowed his head.
A separate tribute was sent to the emperor.
Chairs for them were prepared in a famous place with a panoramic view of the shrine.
After confirming that the two people were seated, the host continued.
“This decisive battle of the Sword Saint was unprecedented in many ways. Not only that it takes place in Farzan instead of the Grand Circle, but also because there are only two challengers left until the end. Since one of them did not back down, the two challengers will compete here and decide who will challenge the Sword Saint.”
Since this was already widely known, there was no stir.
There was only one person who could challenge the Sword Saint.
Only the winner of this battle would challenge the Sword Saint.
Of course, the game had to be fair, so he was scheduled to receive intensive treatment until his condition improved.
There were two doors on the edge of the crater surrounding the sacred site.
After finishing the explanation, the host pointed to the door on the north side and shouted.
“Then, I will enter from the first challenger. Schlieffen Sinivan de Grancia!”
Cheers and applause poured in.
A tall man walked out from the gently opened door.
His handsome appearance, dark blue hair, and uniform are always noble.
Aria, who was on tiptoe in the audience, put her hands over her mouth and shouted.
“Abba! cheer up!”
“The sword that summons a storm, the unrivaled genius, stands here again. Will we be able to make up for the crushing defeat from last time?”
Schlieffen said nothing.
He went into a state of extreme concentration and couldn’t even afford to look at his beloved wife and daughter.
Blue eyes were fixed on the door on the other side where the opponent would appear.
In fact, the real final may not be the match against Nabi Rose, but now.
“The second challenger will then enter. He is as famous as Schlieffen. A black whirlwind sweeping the North, the greatest sword saint of all time for decades! “This is Jaifa Turgeng!!”
There was as much cheering as before.
Schlieffen clenched his fists without realizing it.
It was the first time he crossed swords with Jaipa since he usurped the position of the Sword Saint.
The gate slowly opened and a shadow walked out.
A voice that no one expected rang out.
“Well, I’m sorry for breaking the mood.”
“what?”
For an instant, silence fell on the audience.
The outline that emerged was not that of Jaifa.
The shadow, which was much smaller than the beastman, took on the shape of a human.
As the shadow took one more step, the identity hidden in the shadows was revealed.
“huh···? “I don’t think that’s Jaifa.”
Alogin’s eyebrows narrowed.
Black hair and yellow eyes.
Even in this situation, an optimistic gesture of tapping the hilt of a sword.
Nabi Rose got up from her seat.
“why···!”
“It’s been a while since I’ve been here. “I miss you.”
Ronan whistled.
Countless military flags were embroidered like stars.
The high sky, without a single cloud, was colored with colors not seen in the islands.
Nostalgic scenery.
People I miss.
The gaze that slowly looked around settled on Schlieffen.
“How are you? “You thief.”
“Ronan. “Why are you…”
“It just so happened that it happened that way. Jaifa is not coming.”
Ronan raised his eyebrows.
It looked like it had been in a gang fight somewhere, with cuts and tears everywhere.
Schlieffen frowned.
“You guy. no way.”
“Let’s skip the trivial matter. “I guess the important thing now is not Mr. Tiger?”
Ronan pulled at the hilt of his sword.
The holy sword that was once the source of Farzan’s existence was pulled out without a sound.
The tip of the sword, shining in the sunlight, was aimed at the naked body.
“Your opponent is me. Schlieffen.”
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