Episode 277
EPISODE.139
Bugurrrrr-.
It was a truly strange feeling to sink deep inside myself.
Throwing yourself into the depths of the sea, deep under the sea… … , I feel like I am sinking beyond that level into the deep sea.
How long have we been going down? As expected, the inner self that Russell will face from now on will be one that Russell has never faced before in his life.
A state where you are qualified enough to go beyond the 8th circle and face the 9th circle.
It is often said that a magician who has reached that level is qualified to not only identify the inner microcosm but also control it.
An inner abyss that even the 8th Circle wizard was not aware of.
Something beyond the controllable microcosm.
Wow, Chuck-.
It was some time later that Russell’s consciousness reached the bottom of his inner self.
It happens when you feel curiosity and even a ray of fear about something unknown that you have not yet encountered.
‘This place… … .’
A dark darkness like the deep sea welcomes Russell. Russell raised her index finger against the darkness that covered her in all directions and made it impossible to see even an inch in front of her.
Hwareuk-.
The intention was to create a spark and light up the surroundings.
but… … .
‘what?’
The wave of flame flowing from the fingertips does not extend very far and then suddenly disappears.
It was cut off as if something had blocked it.
What I wanted was light to drive away the darkness, but all I could illuminate was at most the part surrounding my body.
‘then… … !’
As soon as the decision was made, several magic circles began to rotate, and intense magical energy bloomed from Russell’s body.
Wow-.
The rising magic transforms into a bead of light that dispels the darkness in the area and decorates the air.
By launching dozens of rounds of light magic into the air, a star-like shape was created.
But this time too, the result was the same.
The form of light magic floating high in the air and emitting light was clearly visible, but the other parts did not become brighter at all.
It was then.
Jeopuk-.
The sound of someone’s footsteps rang clearly in my ears.
A sound that came at a completely unexpected time and at an unexpected moment.
Russell quickly turned his head at the sound.
‘whoever?’
This was his inner world, the deepest place of all. There was no way there was someone else.
Jeopuk, Jeopuk-
The sound of approaching footsteps gradually increased in speed compared to the beginning.
Every time, the surrounding darkness recedes like a curtain.
What appeared beyond that was something that had the same appearance as Russell.
‘That’s-!’
At that moment, light exploded from another body that appeared.
Hwaaaaaaaaaaa!
The light burst out, dispelling all the darkness, and beyond it, a mass of light in the shape of a huge dragon was looking down at Russell.
Crrrrrrr-.
It was a dragon large enough to cover a mountain range with its outstretched wings, grab the mountain with its protruding front legs, and collapse the mountain with its long, outstretched tail.
Even if you’re Russell, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed for a moment.
What Russell felt between them was an extremely familiar energy.
The divinity that flows out every time he uses a decisive battle.
The same power was felt throughout the dragon’s entire body.
Of course, the scale itself was overwhelmingly larger than the amount he was handling.
Given the circumstances, it was clear that the light in the shape of a dragon was a lump of divinity.
‘Tsk… … !’
Cold sweat runs down my spine from the unusual energy it emits.
Even at a glance, it is an energy that reveals a will not to be easily obeyed.
‘Is this what it meant to not lose…? … .’
Russell rotated eight circles, recalling the faint voice of Kim Hyun-seong that he heard just before he lost consciousness.
Kwaaaaaa-!
『Chapter 1 of Decisive Battle』
『Red Moon Salt Spring』
It spread its six wings made of heat waves and cast a crimson moon across the sky.
The reason why he is currently unable to fully reach the 9th Circle is because his divinity and magic power are clashing.
Then—!
“—Don’t turn the reins, even if you have to force it.”
With a roar, he leaped towards the dragon of light.
Gurgling!
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Inside the Einherjar, Kim Hyun-seong, who was looking at Russell, muttered in a meaningful voice.
“It has begun.”
* * *
One day, two days, three days, four days.
And five days… … .
At the time when Russell was struggling with his inner self, the fight in the material world was taking a slightly strange turn.
“Huh, oh oh… … .”
Vermilion let out a single breath as he wiped away the sweat that was flowing down.
The robe that had been constricting his body as if it was about to explode has long since been torn to pieces.
All that was currently soaking his body were the sticky body fluids of monsters and the sweat that flowed from his own body.
Kyaaaagh-!
At that very moment, a monster that looked like a combination of a human and a praying mantis rushed towards him, and boom!
The fist stretched out faster than sound.
A large fist, like the lid of a cast iron pot, engulfs the entire space and glows white.
The moment the pure white line stretched out like that touches the mantis head, boom!
With the explosion, the guy’s head exploded like a watermelon, scattering his brain matter in all directions.
My guess is that all of these monsters we’re dealing with were once ordinary citizens of the empire.
“Please go in peace.”
He mumbled wearily as he left the fallen corpse of the mantis behind him.
“It’s endless.”
As he said, the number of monsters he has dealt with with his own hands reaches a thousand.
Kyaek, kyaggyaggya!
If you include the monsters dealt with not only by yourself but by other war mages, the number would easily exceed ten thousand.
Moreover, despite tens of thousands of soldiers swinging their spears and swords non-stop, the number of monsters seemed to be increasing rather than decreasing.
Kyaaaaaaaah!
At the sight of the monsters rushing in like a swarm of ants, Vermilion suddenly looked fed up—.
It was then.
Ssut-.
Some of the charging monsters seemed to sense something and stopped in place.
Kikit-.
Several monsters with ant heads stopped in place and turned their heads.
They all look in one direction for a while, and then they start flying in that direction.
The direction of the empire’s ecliptic is completely opposite to what they have been running towards so far.
That was the beginning.
Starting with the monsters that first left the group, an increasing number of monsters began to change direction.
It was only a small portion of the tens of thousands of monsters, but soon the number began to increase like a snowball.
A few soldiers who noticed the incident muttered.
“Uh, huh?”
“What’s happening again?!”
Doubt soon turned into certainty, and several soldiers shouted in delight as they saw the monsters turning and leaving the battlefield.
“D-monsters—!!”
“The monsters are retreating!”
The monsters that were flocking in as if there was no end in sight were turning and retreating.
and.
The battlefield where Vermilion was located was not the only place where such a phenomenon occurred.
The same thing was happening all over the territory of the old empire where battles were taking place.
The monsters were running toward the imperial capital.
.
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“The monsters changed their route… … .”
One of the adjutants who was sitting at Daria’s muttering asked her.
“What would you like to do?”
He was the leader of a fairly famous knighthood belonging to the Naze Alliance.
Although he did not reach the level of superhuman, he had quite good judgment and resourcefulness, so he was able to take the position of deputy of the Federation.
“hmm… … .”
At his question, I purse my lips and let out a sigh.
Should we retreat like this and reorganize our battle lines, or should we chase after the fleeing monsters?
the problem is-.
‘This must be the direction the monsters are running towards.’
They were all born and poured out of the imperial capital and nearby cities.
If those guys are changing direction again and running toward the ecliptic, it probably means that something is happening there.
As Daria’s thoughts deepened, the lieutenants sitting in their seats poured out their own thoughts.
“Why don’t we stop by and reorganize the military first? I heard that my home country would send a second conquest army, so I joined them… … .”
“It will take at least a month for the second conquering army to reach here, so are you saying we just suck our fingers and wait for that month?”
“Then what else can you do?”
“In the first place, our goal was to occupy the imperial capital of the old empire and eliminate something that was pouring out monsters! “Now that the people who were interfering with him are gone, shouldn’t we advance to the imperial capital?”
“Do you know what’s there and why those monsters go there?”
“No, this guy. When I heard it, I started speaking informally… … !!”
The atmosphere becomes increasingly intense.
“Stop talking and be quiet.”
It was only one voice that calmed the harsh atmosphere.
The air inside the barracks sinks as heavily as wet cotton.
A chill as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on my head.
Hemingway raised his magic power and subdued them.
“I understand your opinions well. That’s enough for now… … .”
He turned his gaze and faced Daria.
“What will Grandma do?”
Daria answered that question.
“It’s clear that something variable has arisen in the ecliptic… … .”
“What if?”
“But wouldn’t it be too late if we waited until the second conquest army arrived?”
* * *
It was about four more days later that Daria’s decision was relayed to Endymion.
“March, is that what you decided?”
Hecate nodded as she checked the report that had been sent to her.
At the bottom of the report were various reasons for making that decision.
The reasons are all understandable.
“In that case, organizing the second conquest army and sending it out as soon as possible would be a way to help with that decision at least a little.”
After muttering that, Hecate asked the officials working below her.
“How is the second conquest army being organized?”
One of the magistrates answers that question with a smile.
“Currently, three of the legions in charge of the western part of the kingdom are on the move, and the two northern legions also began their move two days ago.”
The estimated time it will take for them to gather at the appointed location is about a week.
“What is the situation in other countries?”
“It is said that Kiyel has also begun to gather some of the remaining troops, led by the four knights.”
“The Naze Federation is also… … .”
Hecate, who received all the reports, gave orders in a powerful tone.
“Make sure you can continue to report on the situation not only in your own country but also in other countries, and pay close attention to avoid disruptions in supply routes.”
“I accept the orders of His Highness the Regent!”
After giving the order, she turned her head and looked at the sky outside the office.
As if to indicate that the situation is getting more serious, the sky has turned even more purple than a few days ago… … .
‘I’m worried.’
Daria Snowwhite, Hemingway Melville, Amelia Merwin, etc… … .
The faces of everyone on the battlefield fighting monsters flashed through her mind, and Hecate sighed slightly and shifted her gaze.
I muttered as I stared at the building of the Royal Medical Corps, where people were gathered through the window.
“… … grandee. “I’m also really worried about you not waking up.”
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