◈ Episode 524: Five Dreams (3)
[Follow, did you?]
Lucid was aware of the person in front of him.
A wizard of great skill. At the same time, he is also excellent at close combat and has an unshakable conviction inside.
His brain is soaring and his ability to judge situations is top-notch.
I don’t know what the level of the outsiders is, but at least Ludgar Celish must be first-class among them.
Even taking all of that into account, Rudger’s behavior was far beyond common sense.
Even if it is a dream land where imagination becomes reality.
This is beyond that.
“Why are you surprised? What you showed me so many times, didn’t you have the idea to imitate it?”
Lucid was silent.
What Rudger said was not to mock himself.
He really thought so.
‘Coming to think of it, he showed an unusually diverse fighting method.’
Although he is a wizard, he uses a sword, excels in melee combat, and even the type of magic he deals with is not limited to any one.
A way of fighting that is too bloated for one human being to possess.
What if it wasn’t Ludger’s personal stuff?
Looking at the way he freely handles the dream in his hand even now, that guess was confirmed.
What a surprise.
“Looks like all your questions have been answered, right?”
Ludger murmured as he gazed at the swirling dream in his hand.
dreaming.
It was definitely a unique force.
A special power that can only be used in Dreamland.
To put it bluntly, it could be seen as similar to mana in the present world.
However, mana can be handled in any way, but dreams can only be handled with the individual’s imagination and spirit.
But because of that, the roads that stretched out were much bigger and more diverse.
‘Was the magic that was only unfolded in the imagination actually realized through dreams?’
The moment I realized what kind of power I was using without being aware of it, my eyelids became lighter and I felt like I had opened my eyes.
Ludgar realized that this entire Dreamland was filled with a certain great energy.
And even the fact that from the moment I entered it, I was affected by this power.
‘There must be a reason why the magic doesn’t work out well.’
This force responds to the human psyche.
Difficulties arise in realizing magic because it reacts sensitively to human instincts, unconsciousness, and thoughts dwelling there.
‘Dreamwalkers must have learned how to use these dreams.’
Rudger tried to move the dream flowing through his hands.
The black dream that ran up his forearm to his shoulder became one with the shadow covering Ludger’s body.
“Right. Form is just a means of realizing images. As long as it’s what you want, it doesn’t matter in what form.”
The reason Lucid of Lucid Dreams wraps her limbs around her limbs is because it is the form she can use as the most optimal means.
If you dig deeper, you don’t have to be stuck in that way.
Like this.
Chew!
Black wings spread wide behind Ludger’s back.
A form that can be taken only when Ather Nocturnus is expanded to its maximum size.
It consumed a lot of mana, so I didn’t use it for a while, but in Dreamland, the story was different.
[You, what the hell… … .]
Lucid murmured, belatedly aware of his condition.
‘Have you taken a step back? I?’
I realize it in an instant.
That he had taken a step back from Rudger.
only against humans.
You mean I’m terrified?
no. It can’t be. The one who is aware of everything, how to deal with humans in Dream Land… … .
“Is your faith wavering?”
Ludger was not oblivious to Lucid’s agitation.
“You say you’re aware of everything, but you’re really not sure if you’re capable of that.”
Lucid bit his lip.
Certainly, she can be aware of what exists in this Dreamland.
Because he was aware of it, he was able to see several steps ahead of his opponent and gain an advantage in the fight.
But this is the first time ever.
Clearly, when I first met Rudger, his aim and behavior looked good as if they were put on the palm of my hand.
Now I see nothing, as if looking into a pitch-black abyss.
rather.
He felt that the abyss was staring at him.
The position of naturally looking down on something has now been reversed to a position of looking up.
A situation where embarrassment preceded much more than anger and humiliation.
and soon.
The abyss moved.
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Tuuk.
Rudger took a light step.
However, that body was close to Lucid, as if it had folded and bloomed in space.
It was almost at the same time that the shadow that had been swaying in the place where Rudger had been standing a moment ago disappeared as if it had gone out.
It would not be strange to call it a movement that left an afterimage.
The steps Lucid showed while fighting Ludgar for the first time.
It was embodied in a much more elegant and sophisticated form through Dream.
Chi it.
Lucid gritted his teeth and raised the flames of dreams that wrapped around his arms.
The pink flames she wore were not just focused on attacks.
If you put your mind to it, you can create a wall of fire like this and use it for defense.
Of course, its strength is not much different from the level used for attacks.
A flame of unified attack and defense that demonstrates overwhelming performance in both directions.
That was the dream that Lucid handled.
Her characteristic of being aware of the opponent’s actions combined, and among the five clans, she was the best in close combat.
Although that characteristic of self-awareness does not work for Ludger now.
The output of the dream itself was still maintaining its terrifying performance.
Awesome!
However, the pink barrier that Lucid unfolded split in half too easily.
Lucid’s one eye stared at the scene in disbelief.
All Ludger did was lightly wave his arm.
Even so, his dream broke Lucid’s defenses so easily.
Rudger spoke mockingly to the astonished dream attendants.
“You are afraid.”
A sword made of lightning is gripped in his hand.
Lucid, barely aware of the trajectory of the big swing, twisted his upper body to avoid it.
However, it wasn’t a perfect evasion, so I got a stab wound on my shoulder.
No matter how strong the power was, a definite blow was delivered to that strong body.
“Aren’t you sure that you will completely block my attack?”
Lucid didn’t answer.
You would be right about not being able to answer.
I had to put all my mind into just being aware of Ludger’s attack right away and avoiding it.
Rudger’s right hand stretched out into the air.
And the moment I clasped my hand, I was holding a greatsword filled with cold air.
As he swung the Greatsword of Cold, countless pieces of ice rose like waves along the trail and froze the surroundings.
I tried to defend myself by maximizing the output of my dreams, but the sharp ice awls that pierced through the pink flames left scars all over my body.
Lucid stretched out his fist towards the great sword that was swung again.
The fist struck the side edge of the greatsword precisely and shattered it like glass.
But Rudgar didn’t mind, this time holding the air with his left hand.
Fire.
A huge stone field containing hot flames was created.
As Ludger’s body spun around, flames engulfed the surrounding area like a typhoon.
[profit!]
Lucid gritted his teeth and stepped on the advance.
Then, a huge shockwave exploded and tore the whirlpool of flames in all directions.
But Lucid’s expression didn’t seem to straighten.
‘I’m being pushed back?’
The more they fought, the more Ludgar’s ability to manipulate dreams became more and more precise.
If you keep going like this, you may have already reached your level.
No, you may have already reached and surpassed it.
How can humans do this?
Lucid couldn’t understand that.
The human named Rudgar now looked like something incomprehensible.
Can you stop that monster’s attack?
Even if I attack, will the monster take a hit?
The fear that rises in the gradually leaning battle.
That subconscious fear consumed Lucid’s body.
Even though they were members of the dream family, that did not mean that they could sleep with Dream Land completely in their palm.
They were just born with power in Dreamland.
In the end, it was nothing more than a being belonging to Dreamland.
Parching!
The flames around his arms shattered like glass.
It’s not at the level of being turned off, but it’s been smashed by the logic of power.
Lucid’s pupils dilated.
The pink flames on her blindfold swayed precariously like a candle in the wind.
“If you were going to kill me.”
And now.
A typhoon came that would completely extinguish the candle.
“Nirva herself should have come to see you.”
* * *
Julia Plumheart got down on one knee.
She couldn’t stand the pressure of the red chains around her body.
Julia’s trembling gaze turned to the owner of the red chain.
To describe him, he was darkness in a white suit.
Two streams of red eyes, which are presumed to be eyes, flowed from his face, and he was wearing a neatly dressed suit with a red tie.
On both hands, she wore fancy rings and bracelets shining in gold, drawing more attention.
‘Where do monsters like that come from?’
This place where Bondi Julia arrived was a confluence point prepared in the middle floor.
It was a kind of base area created in preparation for being scattered from the middle layer.
It was built in a safe place with no middle-class dangerous creatures around, so it was not a bad place to stay for a long time.
But unlike usual, at this confluence, a much more dangerous being than the life of the middle layer was waiting for everyone.
One of Nirva’s five clans.
Mirage of daydreams.
Mirage subdued everyone, including Julia and Selina, in the blink of an eye.
It was pointless to resist the red chains that came from all sides.
Julia and Selina struggled, but it wasn’t enough against Mirage, who freely handles dreams.
[Hmm?]
However, regardless of Julia’s anger, Nirva muttered as if everyone in the room didn’t care.
[Oh dear. What a pity this is.]
The followers derived from Nirva can sense each other’s existence.
No matter how far apart they are, they are connected as one.
But now.
One of the five clans died.
Lucid of Lucid Dreams.
Upon hearing the news of her death, Mirage lamented.
[Considering her personality, I would never have taken a second glance at her. It is said that she has a strong enemy. Not good.]
Mirage hadn’t even paid attention to the people gathered here.
In the first place, Mirage took only a few gestures to subdue everyone in the room.
It was only natural that he didn’t care.
However, if Lucid, one of the members of the family, was attacked, the story would be different.
[Originally, I was going to make a judgment after observing the situation a little more, but I changed my mind.]
Mirage stroked her chin with her gold-ringed hand.
His red eyes narrowed.
[It seems that there is a risk molecule.]
Mirage came all the way here, driven by a certain energy.
The same goes for other members of the family, including him.
It came to detect and eliminate those with the most powerful energy among the people in this Dream Land.
However, the only thing they are facing is the children.
That white-haired girl showed off her skills unsuitable for her young age, but that’s all.
It wasn’t a force that would pose a threat right away, if it was later.
So I didn’t think much of it, but after Lucid’s death, I changed my mind.
It is here.
something that made you come.
[Who are you?]
Mirage’s gaze scanned the students.
Every time his red eyes met him, the chained students trembled in fear.
Some weak people even burst into tears.
[This is true. I didn’t mean to scare you.]
Mirage scratched her head shyly and pointed her finger at the teary girl.
[But I hate the sound of procrastinating. Could you please be quiet?]
On the contrary, the female student’s sobs only got worse when she pointed it out.
Seeing that, Mirage shook her head in pity.
[Oh, my God. Why don’t people listen to me when I say good things?]
Hwareuk.
His red eyes burned strongly.
with a bit of annoyance.
[For this reason, we have no choice but to force it to close.]
A red dream formed on the tip of the index finger wearing a golden ring.
It was in the shape of a sharp nib, and was aimed at the forehead of the girl who was still sobbing with tears flowing down her face.
“Stop!”
Then Selina stepped out as if blocking the way.
I don’t know where that power came from, but it moved despite being chained.
[It’s amazing mental strength. I’ll compliment you. But, if you don’t get out of the way, you’ll die?]
“I can’t let you mess with the student.”
Seeing Selina’s determined eyes, Mirage grinned.
[is it so? Then die instead.]
Red light shot from Mirage’s fingertips.
Selina closed her eyes at the sight.
Just before the red flash reaches Selina.
A black dot formed in the air, expanding like a swirl and absorbing light.
[What?]
Mirage was puzzled.
It wasn’t that the attack was blocked or anything, it just disappeared as if it were literally annihilated.
Attacks using Dreams are so easy?
[It must have been you.]
Mirage’s red eyes widened.
