Return of the Back Alley Wizard Chapter 517

Episode 517. Left: Shine, Right: Damian

Instead of expressing doubt, Chenbi accepted the force of the reverse current that was pushing inward.

Chenbi didn't know if it was the power of the reverse flow or what the reverse flow was, but he knew one thing for sure.

This power is… … .

‘… … It’s special.’

What should I call this?

It's not magic.

It's not ether either.

It is closer to raw Mana than the two refined powers.

But, this wasn't the case.

A third force that cannot be defined by any existing common sense.

However, using that power wasn't that difficult.

'I told you to accept it.'

Although it was a sudden meeting, Chenbi could easily understand what Salie intended.

In the end, that's what Sally wants too.

To make that damn lizard squirm.

'so…….'

Develop your will.

The magical power that was continuously poured into the window of the forming earth, the mana that was being gathered with that magical power, and this unidentified power was added to it.

Although it was a power he had never encountered before, it was miraculously imbued with Chenbi's will and augmented his magical power.

Kkwaddeuddeuk―!

The earth's spear, which had been swirling on the wall and waiting to be stretched out like a spring, made a fierce noise and showed its presence.

As its presence grew stronger, Chenbi became more certain.

'This… can be done.'

It was an opportunity I'd created with a half-hearted desperation. But once I added this unidentified power to my magic, my faith surged, believing I could do it.

But, maybe it was because the preparation took too long.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Footsteps echoed at short intervals.

The breath has faded away.

“……!”

Chenbi couldn't help but feel embarrassed. The distance had already become closer.

So, what's left now is… … .

Whoooo …

A heavy tail rushing forward with an eerie sound.

Concentration was scattered.

Dismissal, dismissal.

The spear of the earth, which was preparing to extend, was distorted.

at the same time…….

'Big.'

Blood gushing out.

When the magic that had been pouring out all of its magical power with extreme concentration was disrupted, the aftereffects returned to the internal wounds.

It's a disaster.

'Is this how it ends?'

Like this?

The feeling of humor was greater than the feeling of despair.

The form is just as it is, what is this?

It's a waste.

therefore.

'……yet!'

Chenbi came to his senses again.

Originally, I was going to stick the spear of the earth into the mouth that was spewing out its breath, but with this unknown power, it seems like it wouldn't be impossible to pierce the scales.

So, let's just plug it in.

What can I do?

'You can't always be the best.'

However, there was something Chenbi had not thought of.

That you are not alone.

“Concentrate….”

Salie raised his free hand, giving Chenvi added strength. He extended his index finger and aimed it squarely at the approaching tail.

yet…….

Flash―!

A single ray of lightning blooming from the tip of your finger.

The thunderbolt flew forward with the energy of the reverse sky and struck the tail of the Treehorn Drake.

However, the aftereffects were not small.

“Coo-hoo!”

Salie stumbled, coughing up a handful of blood. Thoughts of Maxis Gora continued to echo in his ears.

[Kill me now. Kill me now. Kill me now.]

[Throw it away. Let's throw it away. Throw it away. Let's throw it away… … .]

Murderous intent seethed.

Right now… … .

‘… … Chenbi.’

I wanted to suffocate the ambiguous classmate I'd encountered in an unexpected place. Then, I wanted to throw his body to the Treehorn Drake and take his heart while he was still reveling in the joy of a successful hunt.

But Salie bit the tip of his tongue and swallowed the blood. Feeling the searing pain, he suppressed his murderous intent.

– If you don't give up… … .

Give up, give up, give up.

Just don't give up.

But when did I hear this? Who said it?

'Ah, Master.'

Sometimes, when Maxis Gora's voice deepens, Salie begins to feel as if he is not himself.

My memory is also becoming blurry.

The past is also becoming blurry.

But, that too was fleeting.

Salie regained consciousness. His master's presence, Chenbi's, all his memories became clear.

"hurry……!"

At Salie's shout, Chenbi bit his lip and clenched his fist.

Pibit―

The earth's vortex trembled as if it were about to explode. The safety device blocking it was released.

It was immediately after that that the earth's spear extended like a spring.

Kwagagagagagagagagak―!

The earthly spears that rose from the wall represented the will of the owner.

The owner is Chenbi.

Chenbi's will is no different.

Murder

It was a feeling that the old Chenbi would never have been able to feel.

For a living being to truly decide to kill another living being, it was only possible by giving up something.

However, the experience of running away on the edge of life and death, and becoming prey in the Hamern Forest.

A series of events changed the ordinary Chenbi.

Although you may not realize it, you have taken your spirit to a higher level.

Of course, I don't know if it's a good thing for Chenbi or not, but it's a process that a 'wizard' must go through at least once.

In that way, the spear of the earth, filled with murderous intent, shot forward, twisting.

and…….

Goo …

The Treehorn Drake, which was struggling with its electrocuted tail, quickly opened its mouth when it saw the spear of the rushing earth.

It was a reflexive reaction.

I was trying to block it by shooting my breath―

'… … done!'

Chenvi was delighted at the sight of the Treehorn Drake gaping open its mouth.

To be honest, I was anxious.

Because we didn't know the extent of the ancient species' magical defenses.

It seemed like this unidentified force could break through the defenses, but wouldn't it be better to be certain?

But, if you open your mouth so kindly… … .

At that time.

“Little ones, hurry up and jump.”

"……yes?"

Chenbi tilted his head.

The owner of the voice was Master Cornelis, who, with a pale complexion, tugged at Chenvi's sleeve and urged him on.

“Let’s get out of here! Are we all going to die here?”

"what……."

“Tsk!”

Cornelis clicked his tongue and reached out his hand, frustrated at Chenbi's inability to understand what he was saying.

soon…….

Paz, Pazuzuzu!

“……Master?”

“…….”

A golden aura shimmered from Cornelis' outstretched hand.

It was a tremendous amount of magical power gathered that could not be considered that of someone who had suffered internal injuries, but Chenbi tilted his head in confusion.

'how?'

Were you hiding your power? No, that's not what's important right now.

'……why?'

Whether the Master was hiding his power or was overdoing it, why is he using so much power now?

The important thing was precisely that reason… … .

"uh?"

When I turned my gaze absentmindedly.

Chenbi could understand why Master Cornelis had told her to run away and why he had unleashed his magic.

Krrrr―!

Eagle-like eyes.

The Treehorn Drake was glaring at me, blood dripping from its snout.

Did you tilt your head back at the last moment?

No, it was a little different.

Kkuduk, kkugukgeuk―!

Three shining horns.

The light from the horn was creating a force field, and that force field was pushing back the spear of the earth.

But, the strangest thing of all is… … .

'……what?'

Control over the Earth's Window has been lost.

Still, that shape remains?

When you think about it that far.

“I told you to run away―!”

Master Cornelis's voice echoed in my ears.

KOO …

The three horns of the Treehorn Drake glowed.

Soon, the earth spear that was caught in the force field that protruded from the horn began to shake with a 'Clang!' sound.

It looked as if tens of thousands of scales were sprouting at the same time, and the scales quickly changed direction and shot towards Chen Bi.

It was then that Master Cornelis stepped forward.

“Tsk, if I survive, you’ll have to serve me. Do you understand?”

A golden sphere rippling from the fingers.

It spreads out in clumps.

It was closer to a liquid than a gas, closer to something like molten metal than a pure liquid.

And when something that melted that metal spread out and formed a film.

Kang, kagagagagagagagagagagang!

A blow that hits the wall.

Chenbi stared at the sight for a moment… a very brief moment, then suddenly came to his senses. Then, he put his head under Master Cornelis's armpit and rested his hand on his shoulder with a familiar gesture.

“I’m going to jump.”

"hurry."

Master Cornelis blocked Treehorn Drake's magic with superhuman concentration even while moving.

Chenvi moved his feet, paying close attention to the ride so that Master Cornelis could concentrate as much as possible.

And after that… … .

In a flash.

Salie follows along with a keen eye.

What should I say?

[Stupid, stupid, stupid… … .]

Although the thoughts of Maxis Gora were endlessly muttering in his head, the emotion Salier felt now was not the regret of not having been able to deal with his target.

Rather than that… … .

Salie looked at Chenvi, who was running ahead, and Master Cornelis, who was lying prone. Despite the urgency, the two men kept talking.

“It seems like what was written on the performance evaluation wasn’t wrong…….”

“Can I ask what it said?”

“……Sometimes stupid and blind.”

“Ah, that’s…….”

“Don’t make excuses. I want to kill you.”

"haha."

Chenbi smiling brightly.

Master Cornelis blocks magic with blood dripping from his mouth and his eyes wide.

As he watched the scene, Salie felt strangely excited.

therefore.

As I followed along like this, I felt like I had become a part of this scenery.

… … Master and disciple.

In Salieri's view, the two were already close teacher and student.

The Treehorn Drake's magic ceased, and the sound of his footsteps faded into the distance. Then, Salie suddenly looked up at the sky.

‘Master… … .’

What are you doing?

It was a moment that I suddenly missed.

* * *

Meanwhile, at that time.

Aster, who arrived at Greentown on Yongyong, was standing in front of the Great Forest with Shine, Damian, and a guide hired by Greentown.

“That… really, would you like to go in? I think it would be better to refrain from entering the forest during the rainy season…”

The guide, who had been dragged out by Aster, who had evenly distributed the names of the chiefs of the first, second, third, and fourth base camps, carefully tried to dissuade his fearsome employer.

But Aster didn't care.

“It’s okay. There’s a way.”

“If that’s the method…….”

"What if it rains? Visibility is poor? And finding your way is difficult, right?"

“……Yes, that’s right.”

“Then just tell me the direction.”

“……Are you talking about direction?”

"okay."

Aster smiled brightly.

“As long as you know the direction, everything will work out.”

Left: Shine, right: Damian.

[Gyaaaaah!]

The wyvern in my arms.

Above that sky, our talking wyvern Yongyong is flying.

With this combination, even a path that didn't exist before can be opened.

"What? An ecosystem? Possible ruins?"

That didn't matter.

Make a way and move forward.

and…….

'Save our friend Chenbi.'

It is time for a major road to be built in the pathless wilderness of Hamern Forest.

Wouldn't it be possible with two Archmages and one Master Knight?

maybe.