Episode 259
EPISODE.130
Square, square-.
Every time my fingertips moved, a harsh sound rang out without stopping.
A low but clear sound, enough to fill the personal barracks assigned to Russell.
It was none other than the sound made every time the page of the book in Russell’s hand turned.
For a sound made by scraping paper against paper, it is quite a harsh sound.
It has to be that way.
What was currently in Russell’s hand was a ‘magic book’.
It’s also a grimoire that records 8-circle magic.
Objects tend to weather over time.
It was no different from a high-ranking grimoire with 8th-circle magic written on it.
‘hmm… … .’
As the pages turned with a careful hand, Russell’s eyes naturally sank deeply.
Is it because he went through the process of restoring Hellfire and completing 『The Decisive Battle』 through it?
In the process, Russell’s mind was absorbing the magic theories written in the grimoire like a sponge absorbing water, as if his understanding of the 8th Circle magic was improving.
In the past, sentences that I would have pondered over dozens of times can now be understood with just a few side glances.
A formula that must have taken hours of thought and testing to be analyzed was analyzed just by looking back for 10 minutes.
A few hours later, Russell let out a long breath as he closed the last page of the grimoire.
“Phew──────.”
A cool yet refreshing breath, as if letting out old things. And after a while, Russell ran her fingers over the cover of the book and muttered.
“Oh, it’s worth it… … .”
An insignificant voice. If other wizards had heard this voice, they would have cried out loud on the spot.
That’s because a grimoire was not something you could completely learn by reading it once.
The time required to properly understand a grimoire varies greatly depending on the level of the grimoire, ranging from a few days to several years.
What’s more, it’s not even a grimoire of that circle, but a grimoire containing the theories of the 8th circle.
But now Russell said that he understood about half of the theories in the grimoire after just looking at it for a few hours.
However, Russell’s words were sincere without even a single bit of exaggeration.
Although it is difficult to express the level of understanding in numerical terms, I felt like I understood about half of it.
As if to prove that those words were not true, Russell muttered while looking outside through the window of the barracks tent.
“Do you think you can finish it by tonight?”
It was around evening when I started reading the book, and before I knew it, I could see that the sky was dark and the stars were shining brightly.
Just by looking at it, it was well past midnight. If it were anyone else, I would have slept for tomorrow, but… … .
‘There’s no need for me to do that.’
Close your eyes and carefully pump the magic power of the circle.
Uuuuuung-.
With the firing, the magic power that flowed from the circle swirled along Russell’s body, etching lines of light all over his body.
Compared to when they first returned, the Mana Rods have become so clear that they cannot even be compared.
It was a product of Wizard Body and Overlord.
The magic he had learned to overcome his shortcomings as a wizard had now reached its peak and was even playing a role in relieving fatigue.
Russell quietly divided his consciousness, using his mana along the now familiar path.
Using his heightened mental power, he divided his consciousness into two, and used one of them to continue using his magic power, while using the other consciousness, he once again awakened to the contents of the grimoire he had just read.
‘Let’s see… … .’
Tsutsutsutsu-.
As soon as the slight remaining stiffness and fatigue begin to subside, the contents of the grimoire begin to swirl in my mind.
Soon, the theories and formulas that had been swirling dizzyingly began to fall into place at a rapid pace.
‘hmm… … .’
Russell savored the process, as if putting together a puzzle that had thousands or tens of thousands of pieces, one by one.
Considering that it is in the midst of a whirlwind of war, it looks incredibly relaxed.
Of course, there was a reason for Russell’s behavior.
‘The next three days.’
It was the time needed for our troops to gather. The imperial army also had not made any significant movements yet.
Russell thought of this situation as the calm before the storm.
Even the possibility of a small conflict has been suppressed.
It was clear that if the pent-up tension were to explode, the scale would become uncontrollable.
Russell was about to push his capabilities to their maximum.
‘Supplement the magical theory that is still lacking, and through it, improve your skills as an 8th circle wizard.’
With a firm resolve, some of the mana flowing throughout the body is radiated outward.
As if in response, the flame of the lamp that had been lit burned wildly.
Hwaaaaaaa!
* * *
As time passed, the troops on the Western Front gathered in the center one by one.
Among them, of course, there are the Muyaho and the beast people who have a warlike personality.
“long time no see. c*ck!”
─There were also fairy tribes led by Io and Arain.
“Master Russell!”
“Benefactor!”
What was problematic was the timing of the joining of the two forces.
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Coincidentally, the time when the two forces joined was almost the same.
Suddenly, Russell became caught between Io and Muyaho.
“This cute guy?”
“The Beast King still has a hard time speaking to you.”
A spark flew between the two people as their eyes met.
Superhuman.
In addition to having power comparable to that of a sword master or a 7th circle wizard, Io also inherited the power of the silver dragon.
Muyaho’s power was even stronger than that.
Not only was her skill level comparable to that of an 8th circle wizard, but she also received the power of the dark dragon.
I don’t know if we really need to fight, but even if it happens, the aftermath alone will cause a natural disaster.
Russell sighed and blocked the space between the two.
“I think it would be best for you both to calm down for now.”
The soft energy from Russell created a wall between the two, and Muyaho’s ears twitched at Russell’s energy, which was slightly different from before.
“You male… … !”
Rather than simply ascending to the 8th Circle, his energy changed as he completed the 『Decisive Battle』 and obtained the divinity of the Dragon Emperor.
Russell looked a little surprised at her immediately noticing the change in him.
‘Even the teacher didn’t notice… … ?’
I never thought Muyaho would notice that.
Is it because he inherited the power of the dark dragon? Otherwise wild persimmon?
Either way, you can’t think about it in vain.
“The moment will soon come when you can run as wild as you want.”
“Uhm… … .”
I took a moment to nod my head in agreement with Russell’s words. Muyaho became upset at the thought that flashed through her mind and raised her voice.
“Hey male. You know me as a woman crazy about fighting… … !!”
Before he could finish his words, Russell shrugged his shoulders and turned his head.
‘I knew that Alain-nim had joined, but I can’t believe Io-nim… … .’
He bowed his head slightly to Io and Arain and said.
“It must not have been an easy decision, but thank you both for participating.”
Endymion decided to provide a place for the fairies to live by leasing part of the great forest and receive their support in return.
However, that did not mean that there was no reason for both the current and next Meneur of the elves to participate in the war.
Even if only one side participated, it would have been a great force, and if both sides added their strength, Endymion would be reassured.
‘In this era where the high elves have disappeared, Meneur is the head of all fairy tribes, and compared to humans, they are like kings and queens.’
But I never thought both of them would participate in the war.
He also led a significant number of fairies. Perhaps reading Russell’s expression, Io opened her mouth.
“Although the fairies are a peace-loving race, that does not mean they are a race that does not fight when it is necessary to fight.”
A calm voice that puts the listener’s mind and body at ease.
“What’s more, the opponents are cultists and dead people who went against natural law, right?”
Muyaho snorted next to him as if he wasn’t going to lose.
“joy. Don’t forget that I and our beast people are here too. c*ck!”
Either way, they are reliable people who can have your back.
Therefore, Russell bowed his head again with sincerity.
“Thank you all three for your support.”
* * *
“after-.”
Russell let out a long sigh and straightened the buttons on his wrists.
In front of him, a magic-created full-length mirror and a grimoire were floating in the air.
Square, square-.
Even though I didn’t touch it, the pages of the grimoire turned. It was an expression of my heart that I did not want to waste time even applying simple telekinetic magic or adjusting my clothes.
‘Soon now.’
As I turn the pages, I strengthen my resolve. A battlefield where hundreds of thousands of soldiers clash with each other, and superhumans show off their skills and capabilities.
Sisanhyeolhae (屍山血海).
Corpses will pile up into mountains, and blood will flow into oceans.
What he would take away from there was not just the lives of the undead.
He had fought several wars and crossed the line of fire until now, but this time the scale was different.
Therefore, Russell also had his own resolve.
‘I’m prepared to have my hands covered in blood and carry the burden on my back.’
You won’t remember every single life you took with your own hands.
However, at least remembering that they were on this battlefield would be the minimum courtesy toward the lives lost.
It took a while for me to refine my outfit and strengthen my resolve in my own way.
“Your Majesty the Archduke.”
A voice was heard from outside the barracks along with a shout.
“Time is up.”
The time referred to here refers to the time of the meeting where the commanders of each military and superhumans gathered in one place.
Over the past few days, most of Endymion’s troops scattered across the Western Front have gathered here.
No, it wasn’t just Endymion’s troops.
Kiyel and Naze Federation, etc.
Small countries that had been persecuted by the empire for the past years also sent their power one after another.
‘Fifty and a few thousand more… … .’
More than 100,000 more troops had been gathered than originally expected.
If you combine the Empire’s troops and the undead they have collected, the total of both sides’ troops will easily exceed one million.
‘Once this meeting is over, it will be the beginning of a close race.’
Did the soldiers also feel that energy?
As I walk, I can feel the military spirit rushing through me.
The feeling of being in the middle of a powder keg where it wouldn’t be surprising even if it exploded at any moment.
Besides, what on earth is this subtle feeling of anxiety that has been gnawing at my insides for the past few days?
Shaking his head lightly to shake off his anxiety, Russell walked into the barracks prepared for the meeting.
Step by step.
“Are you here?”
Starting with the teacher who sat at the head of the table, Daria Snowwhite, the eyes of everyone in the command center were turned to Russell.
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