Episode 185
Actually, I didn’t want to include a suicide order or anything like that.
Of course.
What creator in the world would want to engrave such an order on their work?
“It could be dangerous, Alderson.”
“… … .”
The person who gave the advice was a green-haired man with hair that hung down like seaweed.
Asad, the guardian of Badniker and the green archmage.
Alderson respects Assad.
The reason is not simply because he is a wizard of a higher rank than himself or because he is an elder.
This was because I respected Assad’s skills as a wizard, his achievements in the field of magic, and even the contribution he made to the peace of the empire before becoming subordinate to Badniker.
“May I ask why?”
“An armored trooper, in the grand scheme of things, is a golem. Machine life is dangerous. Unlike humans, they cannot make their own decisions and only follow instructions. It would be the same even if the person in command was changed to someone other than you. “Have you considered that possibility?”
“That will never happen.”
A hint of sarcasm appeared on Assad’s face. It was a mockery that also felt boring.
“There is no such thing as a decision in this world. “It’s one of the few lessons I’ve learned from a long, boring life.”
“… … .”
“Alderson, this is advice. The decision is yours. Even though I know that, I say it again. “Please make at least some preparation.”
And currently,
Alderson smiled as he thought about Assad.
‘… ‘You were right, Assad.’
All armored personnel carriers in the sky explode.
I should have done that.
… … .
… … .
No explosion was heard.
Alderson, who had closed his eyes because he could not bear to see the annihilation of the White Knights, only then looked up at the sky.
“… … .”
I was speechless.
It’s to the point where the composure I developed as an archmage is cracking. If his discipline had been a little lower, he would have been astonished.
The sight of the White Knights in good health without a single wound was enough to cause quite a shock.
“why… … ?”
Unlike maneuver-stop, commanding self-destruct was a much more intuitive operation.
All you have to do is extend the mana to the cavalry’s core and then press a specific button.
Of course, only one person in the world knows where it is – Dean Alderson – and every cavalry has a button in a different place.
“It doesn’t self-destruct…” … !”
“… … !”
At that moment, a voice like a scream was heard from next to me.
“Princess Perist?”
Dean Alderson, of course, was aware of Ferist’s existence.
I also overheard a series of conversations between this woman and Glenn Scarlett.
And the conclusion is that Perist was clearly the culprit behind everything, but he was not the immediate enemy.
“You mean it won’t self-destruct? “What the heck is that-.”
Ferist said with a pale face.
“All self-destruct devices on the cavalry have been removed… … .”
“what?”
“Well, with Desbury… Disbanding the cavalry… While playing around with analysis… … . I wonder why there is such a function… … .”
Then, he suddenly sits down and starts crying.
“Sorry sorry… … .”
Alderson couldn’t even think of blaming the princess. My vision seems to be turning black.
“… Unbelievable.”
Wow!
But there was no time to lose heart.
A sudden shock sound.
Before I knew it, the armored soldiers had descended again, this time hitting the defense shield from close range.
Kwaang… … ! Kwaang… … !
The collapse of cannabis laws accelerates.
Alderson realized there was no time to despair. If even self-destruction doesn’t work, there is only one means left.
“Cadet Arin!”
“yes yes!”
“Take the cadets downstairs and leave this building right now!”
Arin, with wide eyes, hesitated.
“but… … .”
“Listen to me!”
Arin’s voice suddenly cut off as she shouted loudly.
Dean Alderson.
Although he is the Academy’s biggest nerd, I have never seen him angry even once.
Although he has a bit of a nasty personality and bad taste, there is probably no one in the Academy who truly dislikes Alderson.
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Because everyone knew it implicitly.
How much the old man in front of me loves this place.
“We will temporarily remove all dolls from the building! “We can’t keep it up for long, so we have to escape as soon as possible!”
Arin said in a trembling voice.
“I am… “I won’t go.”
“what?”
“Her Royal Highness.”
Instead of responding to Alderson, Arin approached the princess who was sitting down crying.
Then he looked straight into his bright red eyes and said.
“… I still don’t know why Her Royal Highness is here. But based on your current attitude, I guess it means we are no longer enemies, right?”
“Yeah, that’s true, but… … .”
“Please have Her Highness deliver the dean’s message. To the cadets below.”
“… … .”
Ferist looked at Arin with trembling eyes.
“Please, princess.”
“… you?”
Arin smiled slightly and responded to the unexpected question.
“I have work to do.”
“… Ah Okay. “Hyung.”
Perist got up from his seat and hurried down the stairs.
“… … .”
Dean Alderson, who was watching the whole scene, asked.
“Why is that so?”
“Her Highness felt guilty. “That doesn’t mean the mistake goes away, but-.”
“No, why don’t you leave?”
Then Arin smiled and said.
“I am the dean’s assistant.”
“… … .”
Alderson lowered his head as he saw the cadet’s trembling smile.
It is right to send it at least forcefully.
But there is no room or time to persuade.
Alderson said in a somber voice.
“… Do you remember the technique of [Platinum Wall]?”
“of course.”
“There must be a leak. This is the area where the cavalry focuses their attacks. If you have completely memorized the spell, you will be able to repair it. Although it may be a temporary measure. “I’d like to ask you to do the opposite.”
“All right… … !”
Arin ran to the other side of the dean.
And at that moment when he almost fell during that short sprint, he realized that his body was shaking like an aspen tree.
‘Ha ha ha ha ha… … .’
This thought came to me late.
What on earth have I done?
‘Did you want to at least catch some form? To be foolish… … .’
Actually, I wanted to run away right away.
I wanted to leave everything to the dean, go downstairs, and evacuate with the cadets.
Anyway, there are novice cadets like me, so I’m going to waste it.
Why didn’t he do that?
Because of this guy called conscience?
Or is it because you want to get into real form?
… a little bit different.
For some reason, the dean looked lonely as he had to remain here alone.
‘I’m out of my mind.’
Who on earth sympathizes with whom?
The opponent is the purple archmage – Alderson Marvre.
One thing is clear.
‘I guess I’m not cut out to be a hero.’
I already feel regretful when I see this.
Still, Arin did not take her eyes off the magic ceremony. She desperately rolled her eyes and focused her energies on repairing her magic. If she had studied like this, she would have won the top prize a long time ago.
When about 30 seconds passed… … .
As expected, Arin felt that there was no significant difference in mana.
Of course it is.
This is a great magic performed by a great wizard.
I wonder how much Arin, who is just an academy cadet, can do if she interferes with this type of magic. I’m glad it doesn’t get in the way.
‘… still.’
Even 10 seconds is fine.
Even 5 seconds is fine.
No, even 1 second is fine.
Even if it was too much for him to do, he would stay together and assist Alderson, and that would keep the barrier up for even a second longer.
So, if even one cadet can get out of here safely, wouldn’t this life have been worth it?
‘… … .’
It was difficult to maintain composure in the face of death.
The faces of my parents and my older brother, who was particularly mischievous, came to mind one after another. I also remembered that even after living in the Islands for several years, I had never once tried the snacks from the De Marlin refreshment shop.
Life was like that.
Looking back, I was full of regrets about everything.
And Arin reflexively grabbed the coin in her pocket.
“… … .”
A dark-colored coin.
What did the boy who gave this say?
‘It was a trump card.’
perhaps.
This coin may solve all situations like a lie.
In fact, it has tremendous anti-magic built in, so it can wipe out all cavalry with extensive destruction magic.
Or, the portal magic unfolds and the heroes of Heros, the Imperial Knights, appear.
‘please… … .’
I took out the coin with trembling hands.
Arin prayed several times toward the coin, which had no pattern or special features, and flipped the coin.
Ting-.
The flipped coin soars into the sky and then falls down.
Ringing, the coin that had been spinning around the tilted rooftop fell down.
[…] … .]
For a moment, the attention of the armored soldiers who were striking the barrier was focused, but that was all.
Soon they were once again focused on sabotage. As if he sensed no danger.
Nothing happened.
“Ahaha… … .”
A hollow laugh leaked out.
Actually, I knew.
That one coin like this won’t solve anything.
Luan, despite his appearance, was a kind-hearted boy who probably gave him this to use as a talisman.
This is because people who are pushed to their limit need something to lean on, no matter what.
In fact, Arin held this coin whenever she felt anxious, and for some reason, she felt a little calmer.
That would have been the only purpose of the coin.
‘Because this wasn’t a magic tool, relic, or anything else.’
In addition to being a student at the Faculty of Magic, Arin also had a keen interest in archeology. It means that you have at least a good eye for looking at things.
And judging by Arin’s sharp eyes, there was no special power found in this coin.
Kwaang… … . Kwaang… … .
A series of loud noises.
I could see the dean still glaring at the cavalry even though he was bleeding.
‘… Because someone like me is the counselor.’
If there had been more talented people, they would have been much more helpful than someone like me.
Kwasik-.
At that moment, an unusually loud cracking sound was heard.
Arin hurriedly intervened in that part of the magic and tried to repair the barrier again, but it was impossible.
Kwazijijijijik-!
Once a crack appeared, it spread throughout the entire wall. It was an unstoppable flow of destruction.
That’s the limit.
That thought crossed my mind.
At that moment, Arin’s mana was completely low.
Jang-!
The barrier was completely destroyed.
Dean Alderson and Arryn’s bodies were immediately exposed to the enemy.
The falling ax was seen slowly.
‘… ‘I hope it doesn’t hurt.’
It was the moment when Arin got fed up with herself for thinking useless thoughts even at the last moment.
Kwaaaaaaaaaa!
A dark bolt of lightning struck without warning. A loud sound rang out as if it pierced the entire building 12.
The actions of the armored soldiers who were about to completely destroy the building stopped at the same time.
Lightning.
It seemed to have pierced the building in a straight line, but surprisingly, it did not destroy anything.
[…] … .]
Instead, an unidentified being appeared in the place where the lightning struck.
“… … .”
Arin looked at it with wide eyes.
Although the being was much smaller than the cavalry surrounding the sky, it had an atmosphere similar to theirs.
It had an inorganic feel, almost like an iron armor moving of its own accord, with almost no vitality.
[An unidentified enemy appears.]
[Remove immediately.]
Did the armored soldiers also feel an unusual current?
Leaving behind Alderson, their top priority target, their attention turned to the newly appeared enemy.
[…] … .]
Eventually, the face of the person who appeared with the lightning was revealed.
The being was wearing a helmet of a type I had never seen before. It was a strange design that not only protected the head, but also covered the entire face.
This is the moment he stretched out his hand towards the cavalry.
Clap-.
The entire hand changed shape and became shaped like the muzzle of a gun.
Arin saw particles of light gathering in the muzzle… … .
Alderson realized that an unimaginable amount of energy was condensing into that arm.
And, release.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
The red light that covered the world suddenly turned pale. It was accompanied by a much louder roar than when lightning strikes.
Energy bullet fired.
An attack that could only be described as such instantly annihilated dozens of armored units in the sky.
“… … !”
Arin and Alderson’s mouths widened at that sight. It was a sight I couldn’t believe even when I saw it with my own eyes.
[Who are you?]
[Reveal your identity.]
On the other hand, the emotionless cavalry was not shocked. Instead, his eyes turned red.
It immediately entered a state of highest alert.
[…] … .]
And the one who stands at the center of astonishment and caution.
A person from another dimension and the fourth disciple of the greatest man in the world.
He answered calmly while loading the plasma gun.
[Annihilator.]
fantasy,
