Chapter 346
6th level hunter, Shim’an Shoichi.
Eliza of the 6th grade hunter flash.
The two took on the role of leaders to guide academy students with outstanding skills but little experience as veterans.
In case there was a problem during the preliminary investigation, their job was to check the area around the target while the scouts were waiting at the base camp.
“This situation is more serious than I thought. “Within the barrier, the pocket’s radio waves do not reach the outside.”
As Shoichi said, the internal processing system, like the subspace device, was functional, but when I made an external call, the pocket remained silent.
“This is ultimately… … “It would be said that Lewis recognized humanity’s communication network.”
Shoichi nodded, placing a hand on Eliza’s shoulder as she analyzed with a gloomy expression.
“yes. I guess he realized it after he was attacked. No matter how much you isolate the inside, it is meaningless as long as the communication network is intact… … .”
Causing confusion in humanity’s radio network through mana is not difficult for a level 7 boss. However, what was surprising was the ‘idea’. How can a boss from another dimension recognize the existence of humanity’s communication and radio network?
It was said that Lewis had a high level of intelligence that most bosses do not have.
Eliza sighed gloomily as she rechecked the broken communication network and the tighter barriers.
“I heard that Lewis just woke up from the seal and his total mana amount has decreased. Lewis learned about humanity’s fighting methods and grew by accumulating data accordingly. Shoichi, do you really think this is a downgrade?”
“What do the guys who are fiddling with documents at their desks know? “You don’t know that there is more to strategy than mana concentration.”
Shoichi couldn’t trust the association’s judgment this time either. You mean you’re level 6 just because the total amount of mana is lowered?
The opponent is the witch of winter.
“Like you said, Lewis is level 6 and 7. “I think it’s something in between.”
Fortunately, Shoichi sympathized with Eliza. No matter how much power he lost, it was a catastrophe that paralyzed the entire city. It was the right decision to strengthen the attack force by requesting additional support even now.
“But there’s one problem.”
“What is?”
“You may not feel it yet… … “The moment the number of people at the base camp increased, the shape of the barrier changed.”
“Are you saying that Lewis’s barrier has changed?”
However, Eliza felt puzzled by Shoichi’s words. This was a place far away from Ruin Castle.
In particular, the base camp is further away than the current survey site.
However, the fact that Lewis modified the barrier meant that Volterra’s every move was being monitored, unless it was a simple whim.
“It may be faint, but I can see the flow of mana. The mana of natural objects appears blue, but most of the mana of hunters is much darker or reddish in color.”
Shoichi’s two eyes are the mind’s eyes
It was a power that penetrated the essence rather than accepting things as they are. That’s why Shoichi knew.
“It might be hard to believe, but listen carefully. The scenery of Volterra seen through the mind’s eye is entirely red. The story is that all the snow falling from the sky right now is Lewis’s mana… … .”
As Shoichi said, snow was falling inside the barrier without missing a single inch. The story was that all space inside the barrier was controlled by Lewis’ mana.
“Then Lewis…” … “Are you saying it’s snowing to keep an eye out for intruders?”
If that is true, Lewis’s intelligence and strategy were much higher than before. If he went inside Ruin Castle, he didn’t know how many traps would be hidden there.
“We must withdraw our attack right now. “We can’t force students to risk their lives knowing how dangerous it is.”
Although he very much agreed with Eliza’s opinion, Shoichi shook his head.
“No, it’s already too late. Didn’t I tell you earlier? The shape of the barrier has changed… … .”
The fear Shoichi felt now was like the fate of a hunter with high exploration skills. The first thing he felt was embarrassment, but he had to explain to his colleagues how scary and dangerous the situation they were in was.
“Originally, the path from the base camp to the entrance was made of natural mana. “It means it has to look blue to my eyes.”
Shoichi sighed.
After all, no matter how talented you were with words, it was not easy to describe this scenery with your mouth.
“Well, I guess it would be better to see this in person rather than explain it.”
In the end, Shoichi activated his ability by placing his index finger on the back of Eliza’s neck. The blue light in Shoichi’s symbolic heart moved to Eliza’s eyes.
Whoa!
Eliza’s vision, which had been obscured by the snowstorm, suddenly opened up, and everything in Volterra was divided into blue and red.
“This, this!”
According to Shoichi’s explanation, the snow and Volterra’s road, which are natural objects, should be made of blue light, but 90% of Volterra was covered in red light.
“You understand now, right? The moment we entered Volterra, Luis was already watching us. “There is no way back.”
“Then, if we go back along this red road that Lewis created… … .”
However, Eliza’s words were from a time when ‘the road’ existed.
“no.”
Shoichi shook his head.
The structure of the barrier created by Lewis was simple, but it contained various types of magic. Heavy snow that drains your mana and dimensional control magic that never lets you reach the desired location.
Now, with Lewis’s barrier overlaid, the space of Volterra itself has changed.
It was like a goldfish trapped in a fishbowl. No matter how much it swims and wanders in the water, the goldfish will never be able to leave the fish tank without human help.
“I just become a lost child and wander within the barrier forever.”
Shoichi took his hand off Eliza’s neck. Eliza, losing her mind’s eye powers and returning to her normal vision, looked around her again with her own eyes.
Snow falling endlessly from the sky.
The endless road they had walked looked the same as before, but it felt different.
In Eliza’s eyes, the scenery of Volterra was no longer beautiful nature. Eliza was a veteran who had succeeded in numerous strategies so far, but she felt an indescribable fear.
“The choice is… … “It’s a story of two things.”
All members here had to either attack Lewis or remain in Volterra and suffer eternal cold. This is the weight of truth. There was no other option.
Eliza looked up and saw the top of the mountain. The frozen Ruin Castle located there stood with a stately majesty.
Even before the veteran hunter began his attack, he was overwhelmed by the number of witches.
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The news of the resurrection of Louise, the Witch of Winter, was a major event that made the front pages of various websites not only in Italy but also in Korea.
Wherever you go, Shin Yu-seong and Adella are there. And it was covered with stories about Lewis.
“The media is all about your brother. It’s already had this much impact in just the first year… … .”
When Lee Hyuk, who was checking the article at the student council, expressed his admiration, Shin Hayun expressed admiration for the association in a different way.
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“I saw it too. What a fun story. The witch’s strategy… … “I can’t believe I left it to the green students.”
Hayoon Shin found the association’s judgment almost laughable. From the witch’s point of view, the results produced by over a thousand researchers using the vast amount of data were no better than a story written in a children’s book.
“What was particularly masterpiece was their presentation talking about mana. “If I knew what a witch’s power was, I wouldn’t have said that.”
Shin Hayun is unique and special.
For Lee Hyeok, who always assisted Shin Hayun, it wasn’t that difficult to please the other person.
However, there was a moment when Shin Hayoon showed a leap beyond common sense. She gave off an incomprehensible aura and spoke enigmatic words.
Shin Ha-yoon had endless knowledge that could not be considered as an 18-year-old like herself. Sometimes, it went far beyond human common sense, so in Lee Hyuk’s eyes, Shin Hayoon looked abnormal, like an elf who lived for hundreds of years or a machine with records of a tower engraved on it.
“… … So, Hayun, you know?”
In the end, Shin Hayun laughed at Lee Hyuk’s question, unable to contain his curiosity. Then she slowly approached Lee Hyuk and quietly whispered in his ear.
“… … “I’ll just tell you.”
Shin Hayun’s breath tickled Lee Hyuk’s earlobe. Lee Hyuk, embarrassed by Shin Hayun’s actions, held his breath.
“The conditions for becoming a witch are… … “Humans transcend humans.”
“that… … “Are you saying I need to become stronger?”
Lee Hyuk asked in the calmest voice possible, hiding his emotions and embarrassment. Shin Hayun, that’s one of the ways, right? “She smiled brightly.
“But that’s not all. “The concept of transcendence is different for everyone.”
Transcendent strength is also a method, but the transcendence Hayoon Shin refers to does not mean limited to certain actions and situations.
“A witch’s power may be an innate power, but it may also be a given power. “It’s a story about how even humans without mana can gain new power through transcendence and become witches.”
If what Hayun Shin said is true, a witch’s abilities could be either innate or acquired and had nothing to do with mana.
At least within Lee Hyuk’s common sense, no one knew of this fact. This was information that was not even recorded in the tower’s records.
“… … “If innate mana and abilities have nothing to do with it, does that mean anyone can become a witch?”
“Up until now, all of those chosen were women… … . “Anyone can become a witch as long as they can ‘transcend’ and are chosen by disaster.”
Lee Hyuk was curious.
I don’t know if Shin Hayun’s words are true or false, but what is the meaning of that word that keeps being mentioned?
“So, Hayun, what exactly do you mean by transcendence?”
In response to Lee Hyuk’s question, Shin Hayun made an uncharacteristic sound and thought for a long time.
“I know that transcendence is an experience. “Sometimes they become witches through ugly emotions that are hard to believe in humans, and sometimes they bloom through terrible pain that humans cannot bear.”
Shin Hayun wanted to say that witches are flowers of disaster.
“An experience that transcends humanity becomes a disaster, and a witch’s abilities are the embodiment of disaster.”
It wasn’t a story I’d heard anywhere else.
Shin Hayun spoke vividly to Lee Hyuk as if she had experienced it herself.
“A heart of resentment becomes a ghost, a cold heart becomes ice, and a fierce desire becomes a dream.”
Is it my own illusion?
“A mind so strong that it transcends humanity becomes a disaster… … . “It’s a story about a disaster becoming a witch.”
Lee Hyuk felt a bit of madness in Shin Hayun’s voice, who spoke faster than usual.
“You understand this much, right?”
However, seeing Shin Hayun calm down, Lee Hyuk mustered up the courage to ask a question.
“then… … “A witch’s power means that mana may not be the medium?”
Shin Hayoon was truly impressed by Lee Hyuk’s question, which understood the essence.
“You are also capable.”
Perhaps because of that, Shin Hayun revealed one more secret to Lee Hyuk that he had originally kept hidden.
“The Association recorded that Lewis stole mana from citizens through Eternal Winter… … “That’s not the point.”
Shin Hayun told Lee Hyuk a secret. She holds the truth and secret that no one but a witch can reach.
“The source of her power is negative emotions. “Human pain and despair.”
In a very friendly way, Shin Ha-yoon even gave Louise the title ‘that woman.’
It was as if they had known each other for a long time, so this time, Lee Hyuk had no choice but to suppress his curiosity and keep his mouth shut.
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