Episode 253
EPISODE.127
Deep in the forest where sunlight does not reach, even though the day has not yet set.
A damp wetland located within it.
The cave located deep in the wetlands was filled with only darkness.
It is so dark that it is difficult to clearly see even an inch ahead. It was then.
A small noise was heard along with a rustling sound.
“… … .”
There was a man sitting in the dark, unable to see what was ahead.
The sound was made when the man flinched as if he felt something.
‘This… … ?’
It was a fleeting moment, but it was a sensation that made my heart pound.
It made the heart pulsate that must have died coldly after being stained by the devil… … Also, a presence that made him feel a sense of awe.
‘no way… … .’
It was clearly the divinity of some being.
The man moved his body carefully.
I lifted my head from between my knees, stood up, and walked out of the cave.
Slurp, slump-.
Following his outstretched steps, the water that had accumulated on the floor of the cave began to slosh, and the man who had finally escaped the cave moved his gaze.
‘haha… … .’
I looked up and looked at the sky.
I saw a ray of sunlight falling into the forest, which should have been completely dark.
“ha ha ha… … .”
We can finally escape this cursed fate.
As soon as I realized that fact, tears started flowing down the corners of my eyes without me realizing it.
Soon after.
Whiiing-.
The man’s black hair blew softly in the wind that blew from somewhere.
When Russell manifested the Fire Spear, it happened in a forest somewhere in the empire.
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──────────Roaring!
Long red flames grow along the inside of Russell’s grip, forming the shape of a spear.
Russell’s own 『Decisive Battle』, created by restoring Hellfire, a magic forgotten in ancient times, and refining its form and abilities using the imagery accumulated so far.
Among them, Hwacheomchang was the type named Type 2.
‘It’s an opponent that doesn’t necessarily need to be used in a decisive battle… … .’
The opponent is a wizard with skills equivalent to a 7th Circle Master. He would be the perfect opponent to test out the newly invented decisive battle.
Thinking like that, Russell twirled the fireworks spear he was holding in his hand.
Along its orbit, the flame draws a circle, leaving a trail like an afterimage.
Since it is a magic created by changing the form of Hellfire, the heat contained within it is truly terrifying.
However, growl-.
Despite this, nothing such as the surrounding temperature rising or the atmosphere boiling occurred.
This was like evidence that Russell had succeeded in completely trapping the heat of Hellfire within the form of a spear.
‘Well, that can’t be…’ … .’
Count Hazen trembled.
Goosebumps appeared along the back of his hand.
Even though the heat did not flow out, the presence of magical power within the Hwacheomchang was clearly felt.
It’s like holding the sun in your hands!
Mid twenties at most.
At that age, did you go beyond the 7th circle and reach the 8th circle?
“That can’t be possible. As long as you’re human… … “As long as you’re human, you can’t do that!”
If you receive too much of a shock, your reason will become paralyzed or collapse.
This was exactly the case with Count Hazen.
Since the history of magic began, it has not existed even in the records of the mythical era—an unexplored result.
As a result, the rationality of the magician who had reached the level of the 7th Circle collapsed at a rapid rate.
“I’m dying!!!”
Count Hazen’s magical power responded to the roar he let out in a fitful manner and the fear contained within it.
Paaaaat-!
Seven circles rotate in unison, creating a magnificent sound.
Thump thump thump thump!
With the pain of his hair turning white, his decisive battle begins to change shape.
The lava rising from the floor split along the count’s back, creating six wings.
A haze rises from the radiating heat, and the ground trembles with a sight as if the entire surrounding space is falling apart.
Kugwagwagwagwa!
The lava that rose up like a geyser from underneath the cracked and split ground stretched out like a pillar toward the sky.
Quaaaaa!
It then reached a high place in the sky and fell, scattering lava rain.
At the same time, Count Hazen’s recognition expanded rapidly.
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An appearance that was never seen in the original Count’s decisive battle.
It was the result of the fear that turned my hair white in an instant, and the madness that came out of that fear combined with magical power.
Juhwa-Ipma (走火入魔).
It looks like it was swept away by strong flames and fell into a heap. Heizen’s appearance was no different from what is called in the East a state called ‘juhwa-ipma’.
If I hadn’t faced the current situation in this way.
If you faced a situation like now through proper training and growth.
Maybe Count Hazen could have reached the 8th circle.
I might have perfected the current magic, which is still lacking in some aspects.
but.
Whoa!
Russell swung his spear sharply.
“Ugh… … !”
At that moment, Count Hazen’s body trembled and his back buckled.
“Ugh… … .”
The knees slowly bend along with the flowing saliva.
Fingertips were trembling, and veins were bursting out along the bloodshot whites of the eyes.
‘my… … My magic… … ?!’
The magical energy was cut off piece by piece, and the recoil struck the Mana Rod without stopping.
In the aftermath, seven circles screamed. Magical power is like a second body to a wizard.
It felt like my limbs were being torn off one by one.
But what was more painful was that the link with magic that was connected to him was suddenly broken.
“S-No way… … .”
Count Hazen vomited blood at one possibility that came to his mind.
“Weeeek-!”
Splat!
The lava lake that supported him has long since completely dried up.
My knees touch the pool of blood that has replaced it.
He moved his gaze as the trembling that started at his fingertips spread throughout his body.
I raised my head, looked at the sky, and muttered.
“my… … “Did you rob me of my magic?”
As the saying goes.
A spear of flame stretched out along Russell’s grasp, rising straight up into the sky.
High above, the lava he had created and summoned was gathered into a gigantic sphere and was spinning—!
Hahahaha!
It was a sphere of lava that radiated tremendous heat even though it was floating high in the sky.
The illusion was as if the sun had come down, casting a shadow on the ground created by the condensed lava.
“The flames of Hell are one of the most powerful flames in the world.”
Russell’s voice resonates calmly.
“The Hwacheomchang was created by creating the very fire of hell.”
The ability that Hwacheomchang possesses is absolute control over fire attribute magic.
‘That means… … !’
This was consistent with the saying that Russell, who was holding the fire spear, had an absolute advantage in competing with magicians who inherited the lineage of the Red Tower.
‘Tsk… … .’
Of course, it is not easy to handle such a powerful force.
Because it was Hazen’s magic that almost reached the 8th circle for a moment.
Even though he had been robbed of his magic using the Hwacheomchang’s ability, the consumption of magical power was considerable.
In fact, even now, magical power and mental power were continuously being consumed.
‘This is how it won-.’
It was only possible to rob it because it was an unfinished spell.
‘It is still impossible to steal the proper 8th circle magic.’
Even if it succeeds, the burden will not be small.
‘Does this mean there are still a lot of things left to improve or supplement?’
Among the same originality magics, it is at the peak… … This is the first ‘decisive battle’ I’ve made in my life.
It was true that there were many shortcomings, and it would be too greedy to hope to be full after the first drink.
Still, Russell smiled faintly.
It was because he could feel another power residing in his decisive battle, Hwacheomchang.
The power that came to me was probably because I was thinking of Brahmastra when I was making the decisive battle.
Russell learned the identity of that power the day before, after a decisive battle with the heavenly warrior Boreas.
‘Divinity as a solvent… … .’
Hwacheomchang contained divinity as a being worthy of reverence from all dragons.
If you can properly handle this power, you will be able to raise the perfection of Hwacheomchang to a higher level.
‘Let’s finish.’
Russell settled the situation with a short sigh and swung his fireworks spear.
The spinning ball of lava fell towards the ground, creating a terrifying torrent.
Hwaaaaaaaaaaa!
A huge jet of jade salt falls, and the clouds in its orbit evaporate in an instant.
Chi-ik-!
Everything around it burned and evaporated faster than it turned to ash, and even though the flames did not fall, the ground melted and sizzled.
A land of heat and death filled with only scorching heat.
The moment when part of the jade flames that fell from the cleanly cleared sky touched the ground.
A huge explosion swept through the area, accompanied by a blinding red light.
───────Kwagwagwagwagwagwa.
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“… … .”
“… … .”
In an instant, all sounds around me stopped. The soldiers on both sides, who were swinging their spears and swords viciously, stopped their actions all at once.
It has to be that way.
The power of the falling jade flames was far beyond human imagination.
The shock wave generated by the falling jade salt hit directly, forming a crater hundreds of meters long and hollowing out the ground.
Outside, an area extending hundreds of meters was split and distorted as if there had been an earthquake.
Because of the aftermath of the explosion.
What is most surprising is the inside of the crater.
I wonder how much heat was left, so much so that the wind blowing over it instantly turned into a hot breeze.
I don’t know, but the inside of that pit is probably no different from hell.
Because the power of the magic created by Hazen and usurped by Russell was so terrifying.
Even if he was a magician who had become a 7th Circle Master, there was no way he would be safe from being hit directly by an attack like that.
Even more so if it was a situation where the mana in the entire body was cut off.
Considering the heat that the jade flame had, even a single piece of flesh… … It can be said that it evaporated without leaving a single bone fragment behind.
Among the tens of thousands of troops, no one could easily open their mouths.
gulp… … .
While the sound of someone swallowing could be heard particularly clearly, Russell pursed his lips.
“Crown Of Solomon. Activate.”
Paaat-
As the silver-white crown is summoned above my shoulder, I feel my diminished magical power and mental power being replenished at a rapid pace.
Pressing his temples, Russell glanced at his surroundings.
Circle 9. Otherwise, if the level called the transcendent is a human being, then since ancient times, magicians who reached the 8th circle have been treated like demi-gods.
Reverence.
Tens of thousands of pairs of eyes were looking at him with a mixture of reverence and fear.
There was something responding to that gaze.
Another power residing within his body.
The divinity of the Dragon Emperor was gradually expanding in size, as if responding to their gaze.
Slowly, slowly, but surely… … .
wizard who swallowed a dragon
