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Trial of the Holy Sword (3)
Kwaaang—!
“Ugh.”
Heinrich groaned as he warded off the black beam of light aimed at him with his “Blessing: Lightsword.”
I was so amazed by the magic that shot down from the sky without warning.
[Keeeek!]
Ss …
Meanwhile, he calmly analyzed the situation while cutting down the undead rushing at him with his lightsaber.
First of all, I don’t know if the trials have even a minimal amount of conscience, or if there’s some kind of backstory to that Acriche…
It was a great fortune that there were no top-tier undead like Death Knights among them.
‘If you go that far, your conscience will really be ruined.’
Even though they were both Acrichs, there was a big gap between the opponent in front of him and the Hans of before.
From the near-infinite black magic supplied by the ‘Fragment of the Immortal King’ to various abilities including ‘Evil Wisdom’ and ‘Forbidden Knowledge’.
Of course, the Archrich who evolved steadily through stages is more experienced than Hans, but the starting point was different from the beginning.
‘That doesn’t mean the opponent is easy, though.’
Because that immense black magic power and magical skills that had been honed over many years were not going anywhere.
It wasn’t an opponent that could be defeated by just going at it alone.
‘I can’t summon other avatars either…!’
Whether or not it would be possible to summon additional avatars in the virtual space of the trial is a second question, and the cooldown of the other-worldly transmission circle has not even returned yet.
Because of the different time scales, it had been well over a month since Heinrich had entered the ordeal, but outside, it was only the fifth day.
He had no choice but to somehow overcome the ordeal on his own.
‘No, it’s not like Heinrich is fighting on his own.’
The moment he was about to advance forward, breaking the skulls of the skeletons rushing towards him with his graceful swordsmanship.
Once again, the flow of intense black magic was felt from the Archrich in the sky.
While Heinrich’s hands and feet were dizzy from the rushing undead, an enormous amount of energy formed a complex system and wove a destructive mystery in an instant…
‘A number of shadow blades. Is this for an illusion? I can just strike them off like I did before.’
Before the magic was even completed, it was analyzed piece by piece by Hans.
‘Dark attribute coordinate activation type, binds and then destroys the designated target… It’s a hell chain. This is dangerous, I have to avoid it. Starting coordinates are twenty-one. Top 9 o’clock, bottom 12 o’clock, middle-lower 4 o’clock…’
And the mystery of the structure being revealed was no longer a mystery.
He kicked the Dullahan that was engaging his weapon and threw himself forward in an instant.
[Geowoo···!]
Drumroll drumroll—!
Heinrich, who was moving through the undead that were trying to capture him, repeatedly swung his “Blessing: Light Sword” towards several points in the air.
Dismissal—!
Phagec!
Every time his sword passed by, the unfinished magical coordinates were destroyed by the opposing energy contained in the sword.
Sigh—!
Meanwhile, shadow blades rising from the ground blocked his path.
I only hit what I could, and when I felt like I couldn’t do it, I hit it with my body and thoroughly aimed only at my goal.
The number of coordinates that could be destroyed before the magic was activated was not that many, but what would be the point in a net that already had holes in it?
In the end, the black chain that was launched from the coordinates that were completed late failed to achieve its purpose and was destroyed in vain.
In this way, Heinrich was somehow able to avoid attacks that were dangerous to him, even if it meant taking some damage.
[···You’re really good at avoiding things.]
This situation happened not once or twice, but several times, so it was only natural that Acrichi would feel frustrated.
At first, I was just enjoying watching my opponent struggle, but since I was easily able to get away with it even when I mixed in some sincere attacks, it was starting to get on my nerves.
[He certainly has quite a few moves. And that sword of light. Well, that’s probably why he came here alone.]
Acrichi soon changed his mind.
I decided to acknowledge my opponent’s capabilities and do my best to crush him.
As soon as he made up his mind… the dark magic around him began to stir and rush toward him.
‘now!’
which.
It was the moment Heinrich had been waiting for, hiding his abilities while waiting for an opportunity.
The divine power that had rapidly increased with “Blessing: Increase” surged into the sword.
The size of the lightsaber exploded with fuel from it.
And he looked up at Acrichi, who was concentrating hard in the sky…
I used 「Blessing: Leap」right over the bastard’s head.
Paat—
[hmm?!]
A moment of weakness that allowed Archrich to use his mind to perfect high-level magic.
Heinrich appeared in the air with a burst of light.
That brief moment was the perfect opportunity for Heinrich to move toward the bastard.
‘It’s a success!’
If I had just used leap, I would have been intercepted by the thing as soon as I finished moving.
Although “Blessing: Leap” had an extremely short activation time, using it without any preparation at the Acriche’s close range was suicidal.
The wizard race is one that always puts their own safety first, and it’s common to prepare several means for emergency situations.
And he had the ability to use that to blast multiple spells at him in an instant.
[No way!]
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Even right now, aren’t there multiple magic spells being completed simultaneously around the guy who quickly canceled the one he was casting?
‘Always-on defensive barriers, force field eruptions, radial curses, automatic counterattack systems…’
But he gave Heinrich too much time.
He threw himself at Acrich, emitting divine power from his back and legs in the air.
With the divine power that covered his entire body, he withstood the curses that radiated in all directions, and cut through the black flames with the even longer lightsaber.
Then, his sword, which had cut through the strange force that was pushing him away, finally gently dug into the bastard’s defensive barrier.
[···What?!]
This connection, which was like flowing water, was not simply achieved through the power of the “Blessing: Light Sword”, which was extremely superior to black magic.
While the bastard playfully threw a few spells at him, Hans managed to dismantle the magic system and reverse-engineer it.
Heinrich simply followed Hans’ knowledge and naturally dismantled the magical connections along the gaps in the magical structure and the knots of magical power with his lightsaber.
All of this process was done in an instant, with his strong body and skilled weapon skills.
After all of the bastard’s defenses were neutralized by the sword of light swung like a flash…
Crunch!
The lightsaber dug into Acrichi’s shoulder.
[Gasp!]
The one whose body was split open past one shoulder and all the way to the chest fell helplessly to the ground along with Heinrich, who had his sword stuck in his chest.
Boom—!
The dust that erupted from the impact obscured the view.
“Ugh···!”
Heinrich staggered up from the dust.
Wiping the blood flowing from the corner of his mouth.
‘I poured so much divine power into my body, but in that situation, I was able to counterattack…’
Because it was activated at such close range, I had no choice but to allow the attack.
In the process, he was thrown back by Acrichi and calmly cut down the undead rushing in from the surrounding area, regaining his momentum.
‘···The problem is that it went astray.’
I was planning to split his head in two, but the guy who reacted at that split second twisted my attack path.
[Ugh…! How dare a mere knight…!]
Of course, that doesn’t mean that the damage Acrich suffered was light.
The lightsaber filled with abundant divine power was fatal to him too.
Even now, the wound has not healed, and the sacred white flames are blazing, interfering with the operation of the bastard’s black magic.
‘We can’t delay any longer. We have to finish this quickly.’
Although I was able to get as far away from the original battlefield as possible with the divine power I emitted while falling from the sky with him, there were still quite a few undead gathered around.
If those who were left on the original battlefield join in, the battle situation will become even more difficult.
“Phew···.”
A sacred fire burned fiercely in Heinrich’s body, burning away the curse and restoring his flesh.
His superhuman body was recovering quickly even during his brief moments of catching his breath.
‘Let’s go!’
So he opened his eyes wide, sharpened his senses, and threw himself into the midst of the rising black magic and pouring black magic.
With the best daily instructor on this floor on your back.
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Any black magic used will be detected before it is completed.
I was able to neutralize the identified magical weaknesses by cutting them with my best light sword.
His sturdy body does not easily break even if he is subjected to several attacks.
Even if you get hurt, you will be healed in an instant through the harmony of your own healing power and the Holy Law.
His vast divine power seemed to spring forth ceaselessly.
With his efficient movements and graceful swordsmanship, which he had mastered through training, he cut down any enemies who tried to block him.
And finally···.
Choaack!
The sword of light that had been thrust into the skull’s crown glowed intensely, slicing the bastard in two all the way to his waist.
Hwaruk—!
Acrichi muttered quietly as his whole body burned in the sacred fire that rose from the cross-section.
[···You’re quite the person, a knight of the sect···.]
His body, destroyed beyond repair, was slowly crumbling into ash.
[That sword of light, and the insight that sees through all of my magic… The sect must have been determined to raise a hunting dog.]
Even if he had let his guard down and been caught off guard, Heinrich’s level was definitely not ordinary.
He admitted it calmly and instead laughed at his opponent.
[Hehehe… But unfortunately for you, I don’t die. I just lose my freedom for a little while.]
Because unless the source from which it was extracted was destroyed, Acrichi was an immortal being that would never die.
[What should I do? It seems like I’ve used up all the hidden means. If we meet again later… I won’t have the same luck as this time. Hehe.]
Despite the taunts, Heinrich, who was bruised and wounded from battle, showed no reaction.
All he could do was gasp for breath amidst the remains of the undead and quietly watch the Archrich turn to ash.
[Yeah, it was a nice distraction. I think it’ll be a good way to pass the time while my body recovers, thinking about what kind of despair I’ll give you. I’m already looking forward to seeing you again···.]
And when he finally turned to dust and scattered···.
In the place where the guy had been, a brown door was now standing there.
“···Is this the end, even though I couldn’t handle it completely?”
Since it was just a process to examine qualifications in the first place, I guess they decided that it wasn’t particularly important.
The guy who was talking like there was something was just a character in a game, a being created through trials.
But Heinrich did not move through the door, but stood there for a moment, crossing his arms and thinking.
‘Hmm… It’s quite risky, but I think it’s possible.’
And I made a decision right away.
If I’m going to do it, I might as well do it for sure.
‘Even though it’s a virtual space, if I just keep going like this, I feel uneasy. I feel bad.’
He briefly touched the gate before proceeding with the work.
Then, just like during the first trial, the surrounding energy was sucked in, and his tattered body was instantly restored.
It was a bonus that the damaged armor was neatly restored to its original condition.
‘Hmm, good. It definitely works.’
He was secretly satisfied with his body, which had become stronger after going through the ordeal, and he closed his eyes and concentrated his mind to draw out his divine power.
Then, I think of a coordinate…
I went straight towards that place and used “Blessing: Jump”.
Phage crackle—!
The barrier surrounding the place was causing a backlash, but Heinrich poured out overwhelming divine power through “Blessing: Increase” and managed to enter inside.
“Whew— that was close.”
A dark, gloomy underground chamber with a sinister atmosphere.
This place was quite far from the battlefield from before, and was located just slightly beyond the distance limit of the “Blessing: Leap” that had grown over time.
‘The oxygen is thin. I don’t think we can stay here for long.’
It didn’t really matter since I didn’t have to stay there for long.
Heinrich looked around quietly, found what he was looking for, and approached it with a faint smile on his lips.
To that which was placed on the altar and carefully preserved with various barriers.
“Hello? It’s been a while since we last met?”
Woohoo—
The ‘source of Acrich’, faintly vibrating as if in confusion.
He probably didn’t expect that we would meet again so soon.
So, he must have opened his mouth like that before he disappeared.
But he didn’t just sit back and watch as Acrichi turned to ash and disappeared.
To be exact… it was Hans’s hard work that went into Heinrich’s senses from an unseen place.
I analyzed the flow of black magic felt as the bastard disappeared, and traced back the flow to derive the coordinates of the source.
For Hans, the Immortal King, it was a fairly simple task.
Woof— Woof! Woof—!
The source of the Acrich, which vibrates and continuously emits black magic.
Even though the voice was not audible, the meaning seemed to be felt.
Kwajik!
Of course, Heinrich, who had no intention of talking in the first place, simply swung his lightsaber without hesitation and split it in two.
“Whew—I feel a little better now.”
He smiled happily as he watched the source disappearing, engulfed in divine power.
At that moment.
<···The third trial has ended. Go through the gate··· to where the Holy Sword is.>
Once again, the will to trial echoed in my head.
But the content was different from before.
‘Oh? Is that a bonus point?’
It seemed like that was a fairly generous judgment.
Enough to skip an entire trial.
‘I can sense a hint of confusion.’
But it ended well, so isn’t it a good thing?
He smiled faintly and confidently walked towards the gate that appeared before his eyes and opened it wide.
At the same time, I felt a bright light enveloping my entire body and took a step forward.
In this way, Heinrich was able to successfully complete the ordeal to obtain the Holy Sword.
Thanks to the full help of the ‘Immortal King’.
