Episode 300
While everyone was frozen, the person who most accurately grasped the situation was Sister Razvet, the Inquisitor.
To be more precise, only Verita, a colorless believer, could understand the general unfolding.
first. As Verita guessed, the priest was nearby, beyond the ceiling of the cave.
second. However, the priest was already half-corpse and was just reciting a spell. Verita also witnessed the strange appearance of only the lower jaw hanging.
third. The ceiling collapsed, and the leader of the demonic army appeared as soon as the priest stopped moving… … .
The moment all those elements came together in her head, Verita’s mind came to one conclusion.
‘Double control!’
So, this means that the priest who controlled the devil’s corpse was actually controlled by the corps commander.
How difficult is that?
It is an art no different from controlling a marionette.
It would be an impossible task even for the few masters of black magic left on the continent, but it did not seem to be that difficult for the being who had just appeared.
This is because they are not mortal in the first place.
With this level of instrumentation and that level of presence, he must be one of the corps commanders directly under Kingarodtooth, the golden-horned demon king.
This is the entity that the Demon King appointed as his [Horn].
Which horn is it?
If it’s the third time, it’s difficult for everyone to avoid death no matter what they do.
Like that S-class hero who is already dead.
Heavenly Wind Knight Feed responded until he was about to die.
His brain only had doubts about the protagonist whose overwhelming presence suddenly appeared, but his body, trained over a long period of time, reflexively stretched his trident toward the sky, and strong winds also showed signs of whipping up.
It was of no use.
The corps commander suddenly became a gigantic being, as if his weight had increased dozens of times, and he threw away his trident, was not shaken by the strong wind, and fell straight down, crushing the feed.
As a result, the feed turned into blood and died.
“Captain! Ahhh… … .”
The hero who appeared to be a lieutenant screamed and attacked the corps commander.
Losing one’s mind over the death of a colleague is not the attitude of a hero. Did he have a special relationship with the already dead Pied?
In any case, Verita could clearly see what was going to happen next.
thud… … !
The moment the corps commander hit the ground with the cane in his hand, the body of the running adjutant was squeezed.
It’s literal.
It looked like a huge being was holding the adjutant’s head and legs and wringing them out like a rag.
Crack.
With an eerie sound, the adjutant turned into a piece of meat and fell to the ground.
Only then did the heroes around them startle.
“What did you just…” … !”
“Alexia in an instant?”
“Oh my god, damn it!”
A few heroes muttered, but fortunately, no one made a hasty move.
Now the heroes stood their ground, resisting the terrible instruments. It was finally decided that the situation needed to be monitored a little more.
However, the corps commander seemed to find even that annoying.
Kwasik, Kwasik, Kwasik!
A tombstone suddenly fell from the sky and crushed the three heroes who had just opened their mouths.
“… … !”
A death mask full of pain was soon revealed on the tombstone, and letters were engraved on it.
[Guel Donter.]
[Liara Fawkes.]
[Long Wiseman.]
The surrounding heroes realized that these were the names of those who had just been laid on the tombstones.
Strangely long, discolored fingers were revealed from under the commander’s sleeves.
The index finger, which looked like a withered old tree, touched near the corps commander’s face.
[Shhh… … .]
“… … .”
It means to shut up.
Verita quietly raised the risk index for the demon corps commander one level higher.
Demons who do not use language are a particularly dangerous type of demon.
It’s not that they can’t use language because they don’t have intelligence.
If someone possesses that level of strength, it is highly likely that their intelligence is also much higher than that of humans.
However, there are two reasons why they do not open their mouths.
They use language systems that humans cannot understand, or they do not want to mix words with humans.
… Either way is dangerous.
Verita felt nervous for the first time in a long time.
Originally, Verita would not ‘worry about dying’ at any time, but now the situation is not good in many ways.
I really thought I could die.
‘however… … .’
What is the purpose?
The corps commander has already taken control of this place.
Aside from himself, the only ones who had a chance of killing that demon were the Knights of the Wind Wind, but Feed had just been killed in an attack.
It means that organizing the rest won’t be that difficult for that being… … .
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… At that time, the corps commander, who was looking around, struck his staff again.
Coo… At the sound, the faces of the heroes became thoughtful again, but this time, no one died.
Pieces of flesh that were scattered everywhere came together and began to come together in the air.
That thing that was writhing like kneaded meat eventually became a human face.
It was a woman with a sharp look, but her face was as expressionless as if it were covered in ice.
“Huh, huh, huh… … .”
Suddenly, the woman’s face took a breath. It looked like he was breathing urgently after having stopped breathing just before.
Although Verita could not understand why a person with only a face needed to breathe.
“My, my, my, naeonnaenae…” … .”
Eventually, the stammering mouth recited words.
“… My name is Elan. “He is a priest who serves Kingarodtooth, an evil god and golden savior.”
“… … .”
“I have something to say to all of you gathered here.”
Priest Elan laughed.
“You did a good job.”
“… … .”
Is that really a smile?
I’m not smiling because I’m genuinely happy. However, it could not be seen as a sign of ridicule.
It was as if someone invisible had grabbed the corners of the mouth and cheeks of the woman with only her face left and forced a smile.
It’s beyond unpleasant to the point of creepy.
“You did really well. I, I salute you.”
My voice trembled slightly.
Only then did Verita understand Elan’s condition.
‘Agent.’
That woman is already dead.
Although he was dead, his soul was possessed by the corps commander and was being manipulated like a puppet.
This is the end that most people who give their souls to the devil face.
The Elan priest was already dead, but he could not die completely and became a puppet to dictate the will of the corps commander.
“Tributes. “I will now explain your roles.”
“… … .”
“Fight. It’s good to fight with each other, and it’s good to attack the district commander over there. However, I will not allow you to harm yourself or take your own life.”
“… … .”
“Fight with anger, regret, and cry. The struggle of the living will be the sacrifice that hastens the second coming of the great golden horn. So, the only one standing until the end will be able to get out of here alive.”
I understand the current situation.
Although Berita was in this situation, she was able to find only one hope.
Kingarodtooth has not descended yet.
That was also the reason why the corps commander did not kill everyone here.
“Yes, I have conveyed your opinion to them. “My role is now over, right?”
Elan looked at the corps commander with a pitiful expression.
The corps commander stood there in confusion and only turned his head to look at the priest.
“So can I die now?”
A tombstone fell from the sky and pierced through Priest Elan.
The face carved on this tombstone was quite different from the previous one.
Elan’s smile was engraved with joy just before he died. I even felt a sense of liberation from that smile.
And the heroes became ridiculously envious.
Envy of someone who escaped fear at the cost of death.
Only one person, Verita, was disgusted by Elan’s ignorance.
Is it true that a priest of name and color truly does not know the end? Even after death, the soul of a church member will forever belong to the devil.
It was then.
“you… “What are you standing on now?”
While everyone was frozen in fear, an angry voice was heard.
I felt a surge of emotion that surprised those who had been dazed.
Mir Giant.
Mir, who had thrown the hammer with all his might and was almost exhausted, had finally come to his senses and was glaring at the corps commander.
“Get out of there… … .”
Have you thrown away your judgment along with the hammer?
Jack, the Templar Knight’s lieutenant and head of the large clan [Frost’el], had such thoughts at first.
As I listened to the extremely excited voice, I realized that it was Mir who was sane and not me.
‘ah.’
… Why was I scared of my colleague’s death instead of angry?
While the veteran hero was shivering at what he had suddenly realized, Mir let out a roar and ran towards the corps commander.
This is the moment when the corps commander, who was quietly watching the scene, strikes his staff once again.
Kwasik!
A tombstone fell from the air and crushed Mir. Like a sight I’ve seen many times before.
“ah.”
Mir is dead.
The heroes sighed.
It felt different from the death of my previous colleague. A young hero who has not yet fully blossomed. Originally, he was the person they were supposed to protect and died.
‘What should I do?’
Jack desperately tried his best, but he couldn’t think of any way to overcome the current situation.
The most likely thing is to split up and run away.
Even so, the ending would be death. This was because everyone in this cave had a mark engraved on it.
… So, should we all join forces and fight that corps commander?
Actually, that is correct.
In order to become the devil’s plaything like this and be offered as an offering for the coming of the devil, it is right to swing the sword until just before death.
Jack finally understood that fact, and was even ready to throw his life away right now.
… But what about the others?
Jack looked at the heroes who were still frozen. Colleagues consumed by fear and terror.
Do I have the charisma to dominate them now?
Can you convey to these people the heat that is stirring in your heart?
Harsh orders must be given.
The command to become a moth rushing to a flame, to die, must be covered with the word rush.
Jack didn’t have that level of control.
Even Jack, the head of a large clan, did the same.
At least there was only one person here who had that level of determination… … .
Coincidentally, the person was crushed to death as soon as the corps commander appeared.
If all of this is the devil’s calculation, it is a terrible thing.
While Jack was thinking about this and that, Verita’s eyes were focused on the tombstone where Mir had been crushed.
It was a little strange.
Why is there no death mask or name on that tombstone?
“What, I’m scared, daaaa-!”
At that moment, the tombstone fell and Mir underneath it was revealed.
“… … !”
Not only Jack but also Verita looked at Mir with their eyes wide open.
Surprisingly, although he was bleeding a little, there were no major injuries.
[…] … .]
The commander’s flame wavered, and he pounded his staff again.
Boom, this time multiple tombstones were summoned from the sky. Araksad, who was watching, threw one of the weapons on his back at Mir.
“Use this!”
“… … ! Thank you!”
Mir caught the flying axe and swung it at the tombstone falling towards him.
Kwazizig!
The falling tombstone shattered.
Only then did Jack realize.
The power of supernatural abilities does not work on that tombstone.
Powers such as mana, protection, magic, and stamina.
There are very few heroes who can bear a weight of at least several hundred kilograms, perhaps more, with their bare body.
… Mir Giant, that young hero with the bloodline of a giant, was able to do that.
then… … .
“Form in line!”
Jack ordered loudly.
If the feed dies, you will naturally have to take over as acting general manager.
It was only now that I realized that obvious fact.
Finally, there was hope and a chance of victory.
It was a small possibility, less than 1%, at best, but it was okay.
“Giant girl, protect Mir Giant!”
Because heroes are accustomed to this kind of irrationality.
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Ymir’s disguise, right after leaving [Eternal Winter].
I suddenly felt heat.
At first, I thought my body had lost its taste. I walked for another ten hours in a state of blurred consciousness.
It’s not unusual to feel a burning sensation in overworked muscles.
But it wasn’t.
“… … .”
How on earth should we accept this scene?
I suddenly saw lava in front of me.
This is lava that is boiling and seems to melt very slowly if you touch it.
I almost froze right before. Suddenly lava… … .
Have I finally lost my mind?
That thought occurred to me for a moment, but I also thought about this in my dazed mind.
… Well, it would be perfect to take a dip.
fantasy,
