#585
Ian’s eyes were closed, and his forehead naturally furrowed in discomfort. Even in that state, the strength in his arms remained undiminished.
Card ddeuk-
Because the sensation of riding a hilt and cutting through solid mud spread. The blade plunged deep into the front of the cross curtain, and then Ian’s entire body collided with the sticky mucous membrane.
The shock wasn’t that great because the mucous membranes with their small protrusions were unpleasantly soft. Of course, it was also thanks to the sticky mucus that filled the eyeballs that slowed it down.
‘It’s like a dog, really… .’
Ian’s eyebrows furrowed involuntarily. Even the surroundings were becoming lukewarm. Karha’s divinity was burning away the chaos.
Kugu… Kugu…
The remaining part was the essence of the ride. The essence of chaos pulsed clearly and sucked in the chaos. Ian clicked his tongue inwardly at the sensation of being hot on the outside and cold on the inside.
“——-!”
A piercing scream echoed through Ian’s body. At the same time, Bukiakia’s body shook as if in a convulsion.
Ian instinctively reached out with his left hand and grabbed the protruding protrusion in front of him, as the deeply embedded blade slid down, cutting into the flesh.
Kuhwaak-
Then, a purple light that was visible even with his eyes closed gushed out like lava and covered his entire body. It was clearly Bukia’s bodily fluid.
Kugu- Kugu-!
The sound of the essence of chaos suddenly became clear. At the same time, all senses disappeared as if they had been washed away. Of course, Ian was not at all flustered.
‘Anyway, at a time like this.’
It was a phenomenon that was now extremely familiar. It was also clear that it had been needlessly connected to Bukiakia’s consciousness.
As expected, memories that were not his flashed before his eyes.
A beautiful, sun-drenched sea. Numerous people of the same species were swimming beside it, and behind them was a huge seawater that looked like a mixture of octopus and squid.
The numerous predators of the sea and the relatively natural-looking sea creatures that Ian had never seen before, and the ships attacking them followed. Dizzying roars and screams.
The blood-soaked sea, the dying seawater, and the purple that surges in between.
‘I said I wasn’t curious… .’
In the midst of anger and revenge that was not his own, Ian calmly muttered. He added that the blow just now had clearly dealt a fatal blow to Bukikia. Wasn’t she already dying in the first place?
In the meantime, the scenes continued to unfold.
It was mostly bloody fighting.
A sinking ship, terrified humans, dying servants, and an underwater cavern devoid of light.
In the next moment, a black wall dividing the middle of the ocean unfolded before my eyes, a darkness spreading out from its sticky surface, turning the ocean murky.
-It’s interesting, though.
It was at the moment when the dark sea and the vast ocean intersected that a whisper suddenly entered my mind.
Yog’s whispers continued amidst the clear, tangible feeling of longing and yearning.
-Thanks to you, this guy’s really gone, buddy. He’s been moving around, leaving us hanging.
At the same time, all senses returned. Just as Yog had said, Bukikia was moving.
Between the sound of the water and the fading heat, I could feel the pressure of the water rushing past my body.
‘Is the only thing left to do is to return to the ocean?’
As he thought about it, Ian realized that Yog hadn’t bounced off either. If he had, he would have been dragged along by the rope.
It seemed as if they had torn off Bukiakia’s skin and buried her head in it.
Ian’s eyes twitched as the thought crossed his mind that the guy was hurt.
It wasn’t a minor injury to begin with, but now that he had collided with Bukia at full force, it was clear that it was a more serious situation.
-How about we just keep going like this, buddy? If you can still hold your breath.
It was then that Yog’s whispers spread. Ian, who had been crouching to jump down, stopped. The guy’s languid whispers continued.
-This guy is going up now. Let’s get off when he gets above the water level. I think that’ll be safer.
It was exactly as the guy said. Ian finally realized that Bukiakia was rising obliquely upwards.
It wouldn’t have been strange if it had tried to create a huge splash as if it were a last-ditch effort. Of course, such a situation had to be prevented.
“——!”
As Bukiakia’s screams echoed through the water, Yog’s laughter-tinged whispers spread lazily.
-Besides… this chaos is pretty tasty.
That was the main point.
One corner of Ian’s mouth twitched slightly. Of course, he didn’t jump down. He simply thrust the hilt of the sword in his right hand deeper.
Anyway, it didn’t seem like Yog would die right away.
***
Tsk tsk tsk- bang!
The curtains of crystals that had been spreading one after another exploded all at once. The seawater that had been rising with several tentacles screamed and fell under the water surface.
“What the hell are you doing, Ian…!”
But there wasn’t even a hint of a smile on Thesaia’s face as she stood on the rear railing.
She turned her head to the right, wiping away the flowing coffee with the back of her hand.
“… … !”
Another purple trail, approaching obliquely beyond the port side. A long shape reminiscent of a deep-sea fish beneath the surface gradually became clearer.
As she walked briskly, veins like worms bulged out from the corners of her eyes.
“Ahh…!”
It was right after that that Tessiah, frowning, stumbled. She held her head with her hands, and then spat out a mouthful of blood.
It wasn’t a case of magical exhaustion. The roots and blood vessels inside her body were, on the contrary, overheated. It was a side effect of using too many spells in succession.
Kwarrrrrr- Pwuung-!
As she gasped for breath, the orange fireball exploded, scattering orange flames down below. The seawater that had briefly appeared beneath the surface sank with a scream.
“Are you okay, sis?”
Lucia shouted, dropping her outstretched right arm. Tessiah turned around to look at her in surprise and answered.
“Of course! It’s nothing!”
Of course, her complexion was extremely pale. The blazing fire behind Lucia was also in bad shape.
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The warmth still enveloped the deck, but the fire was much smaller than when it was first started. There was no more firewood left to throw.
Kiaaaaaa-
Boo- ohhhhh-
At the roar that followed, Tessiah turned her head, preparing to cast a spell. Her eyes, with their veins twitching, narrowed just then.
“… … ?”
This was because the sea creatures were moving away. They were howling as if they were in confusion and all of them were changing direction towards the distant sea.
“Could this be…?”
Tessaia and Lucia looked at each other without saying who would go first.
“Ian…!”
It wasn’t just the two of them who noticed the change. Sanford’s face, which was looking back at the sea with one eye open, was also brightening.
“Back off…! The sea creatures are backing off!”
He raised both arms in the air and shouted, then burst into hearty laughter.
He looked down the stairs with an expression on his face as if the reason didn’t matter and raised his voice.
“Keep stirring! The cliff is right in front of you! When will things change again-”
It was then that a roar that seemed to rip through the air drowned out Sanford’s voice. He turned his head with a start, his single eye widening as if it were going to burst.
Beyond the dark sea and the rolling waves, a gigantic figure was revealed, rising diagonally with purple tentacles extending out.
“Oh my god, Lou Sola… .”
But it wasn’t just the hemp that made Sanford so shocked.
On top of the huge body reminiscent of a sperm whale, the red trail flowing down like flames caught my eye. It was carved as if following a bright yellow line.
The purple trail falling through the water spray was not even visible because of its intense presence.
It was right after that that the demon’s tentacles curled up and fell to the surface of the water.
Kwaaaaaaa-
Then, waves spread out in concentric circles. Sanford suddenly blinked his one eye and bent down quickly.
“Everyone, get down! Brace yourself for impact! The wave is coming!”
But the waves that came crashing in weren’t as fast or as strong as the ones that had swept over the boat earlier. The hull simply rocked back and forth once, as if it was going over a hill.
Kie- Aeeeeee-
A strangely sorrowful scream echoed. Sanford, who had been holding onto the stair railing and crouching, carefully raised his upper body.
Beyond the sea, it was calm as if the waves had washed away.
“…her.”
Purple smoke was billowing out like a curtain from the giant hemp tree floating on the surface of the water. The ominous purple light rose and dispersed, swirling thickly toward the inland sea.
And even in the midst of all this, the giant, squirming creature of the Demon Tribe was cutting through the water and moving forward.
Sanford had no difficulty in figuring out that the bastard was heading for the Black Sea.
Shh …
And the purple trails that follow him.
Of course, not all the sea water was heading towards the Black Sea. Some were moving away towards the inland sea, as if they were entranced by the purple light emitted by the Daema tribe.
“Ta Jakar…”
A soft gasp spread from the side. Sanford looked around blankly.
An orc warrior clutching the hilt of a war hammer that had been placed upside down on the deck was staring out into the distant sea with eyes that were incongruously rippling.
“Ta… What?”
“The savior of the desert has defeated the demons of the deep sea.”
Mukapha, who had spoken in a tone that was almost solemn, finally turned his head to face Sanford.
“As if it had brought rest to the ancient guardians of the Golden Desert.”
“therefore….”
Sanford, who had been humming a beat late, turned his head back toward the sea.
“He really… that monster… What the hell! This is surprising!”
Sanford jumped up, as a large purple streak shot out from beyond the port deck.
It was killer whale sea water.
“Yog… ?!”
Lucia opened her eyes behind her mask and spat out, looking up at the sea water forming a parabola with the spray. Of course, she was the only one looking in that direction.
Kkudangtangtang-
Then, a red trail shot down onto the deck.
Everyone’s eyes, including Shahin and Simon, who had suddenly stuck their heads out of the barn, were focused on Ian, who was rolling around on the floor.
But Ian, who was getting ready while soaking wet, didn’t even glance at them.
Puhwaak-
He ran straight back toward the whale that was disappearing under the boat, his left arm outstretched through the rising spray. The rope he was falling to was sucked into his hands.
He slid to a stop and pulled on the rope he was holding with both hands.
Kkuddeuk-
The deck was dented here and there and the railings were draped with ropes, screaming. Ian, holding onto the ropes, was slowly dragged along until he finally came to a complete stop.
While he was moving both arms, he slowly pulled the rope.
“no way….”
Lucia ran to Ian’s side. Sanford followed her in a panic and headed towards the railing.
Sanford looked down the railing as Lucia pushed her mask up to her forehead.
“crazy….”
The figure of a killer whale with a rope wrapped around its body was revealed above the water. Internal organs and body fluids were flowing out from its burst abdomen. It was even writhing helplessly.
Lucia’s lips trembled as she looked down at the sight.
“No way… Yog… .”
“no.”
The one who interrupted was Ian, who was holding the rope. He turned to Lucia and added in a suppressed voice.
“He’s not dead.”
Puss, it was then that black smoke began to spread out from Hae-soo’s entire body. Sanford’s eyes widened as the smoke, shimmering purple, flew straight into Ian’s arms.
Ian immediately let go of the rope and spat out, pulling out the steel sword from his waist.
“Look. It’s okay.”
The bright yellow mantra spread dangerously across the blade as it came out of its scabbard.
Ian immediately lowered the rope.
The cleanly cut rope disappeared beyond the railing, and the magical power that had spread across the blade evaporated and scattered.
As Ian returns the sword to his waist.
“So, is it all over?”
Thessaia’s voice came from beside her. She was coming down the stairs with a face as pale as her hair.
“… Yeah. I guess so.”
Ian answered with one corner of his mouth slightly raised. The red divinity that had been blazing all over his body was now slowly dissipating.
Then his head turned to the right.
“But your role is not over yet, Captain.”
“Yes, four…!”
Sanford answered with his shoulders trembling and his back straight, without even making eye contact with Ian.
“Don’t worry, Saint Deputy…!”
There was no answer from Ian. Instead, Lucia and Tessaia leaned over the railing and held out their hands.
Turuk-
The two palms grabbed Ian’s chest, which was about to collapse as if it would fall out. He had fainted while standing. Lucia let out a sigh of relief as she pulled Ian onto the deck.
“Mukapa. Can you listen to Ian? Actually, I think I’m going to faint soon.”
Tessiah turned her gaze and spat out. Mukhapa immediately put down his war hammer and approached with brisk strides.
Then he knelt down on one knee and lifted the unconscious Ian into his arms.
It was a pious movement, as if performing some kind of religious ritual.
“superman….”
“Glory be to you….”
It was the same for Shahin and Simon, who were standing inside the stable. The two of them bowed their heads as they stepped aside to make way.
“Did you hear what the saint said?”
Tessiah, who had been staggering behind Mukapa, suddenly looked back at Sanford. She added with a cold look in her eyes that did not match her smile.
“Do your part well, Captain.”
“Yes… Don’t worry… .”
Sanford answered, bowing his head. It was inevitable that his face would look somewhat drowsy. The night had felt like a month.
Thanks to the blessing of the brazier, my body still had strength left, but my mental fatigue had already passed its limit.
“Please try a little harder, Captain. I will also try to keep the flame alive for as long as possible.”
Lucia added as if to encourage Sanford, and turned towards the brazier.
Sanford let out a deep sigh and his gaze suddenly turned towards the sea.
As the waves subsided, the purple-colored Bukias began to move farther away.
As a result, the deep-sea demon tribe would meet its end in its homeland. Although, for a while, the Black Sea and the Inland Sea would be teeming with masterless sea creatures.
“What are you guys doing? It’s been a while since the waves passed!”
Sanford, who had turned his gaze without a second thought, added as he strode toward the stairs.
“We’ll have our rest under the lighthouse! So, row now!”
The black wave, now battered and bruised, began to advance again, cutting through the water. It was now very close, heading towards the lights on the coastal cliffs.
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