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Coo coo coo coo!
The ground shakes with a loud noise.
As the flow of magic power was distorted, the air in Area 3 was split in half.
A jet-black crack appeared soon after.
It was a chasm of the abyss.
“Whoa.”
Deflin let out the breath he had been holding.
At the same time, he calmed his rough breathing and wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead.
It would be worth it.
Because creating an abyss takes a lot of concentration and mental power. That was the time when I was taking a breather and recovering my stamina.
“huh?”
Suddenly, I felt an unknown gaze.
It feels like I’m being watched.
Deflin looked around.
Then, he immediately opened his eyes. It was because I realized what the gaze really was.
“… … Eyes of the Watcher?”
A sphere scattering light in the air.
The moment he recognized it, Deflin had already finished chanting the magic.
A spear of ice that scatters cold air.
The five spears that appeared in the blink of an eye were shot out at high speed according to her will.
Fuuuuuuu!
And it hit exactly.
The beholder’s eyes explode in the air. Deflin narrowed his eyes as he watched the sight disappear without a trace.
“Hmm, who used it?”
The Eye of the Watcher is a high-level magic.
It can only be used by those who have reached the level of advanced wizard or higher. Then the candidates were naturally narrowed down to two.
Delia Arpen.
Count Demuel Ron dermore.
Among them, the most likely candidate was the latter.
The Count is leading the empire’s investigation team.
So, if you wanted to use the Watcher’s Eye to scout Area 3, it makes sense.
“Hmm, what should I do?”
Should I use my hands?
Purple eyes flashed coolly.
But for a moment, Deflin looked annoyed by everything and muttered.
“Well, it’s done. “There won’t be any physical evidence anyway.”
There is no recording function in the eyes of the observer.
Because it’s all about simply sharing distant scenery. And even if my actions were discovered now, there wouldn’t be any problem.
“Then why not just run away?”
Deflin had no regrets about the academy.
Therefore, if the moment comes when you are cornered, you are prepared to run away at any time.
“Rather… … .”
There was something else that bothered me.
It’s the chasm of the abyss. She frowned and stared at the gap in the air.
“Why is there no reaction?”
The chasm of the abyss was extremely quiet.
There were no monsters, and not even the monsters that commonly appear were visible.
A completely different reaction from last time.
What’s the problem?
When I tilted my puzzled face.
“ah.”
Suddenly, something caught my eye.
An object that has not been used in the past month.
Estelle, an abyss worshiper, asked to be used as a sacrifice. It was a black pendant.
“Is it because of that?”
Last time, instead of the pendant, Professor Direc was sacrificed. When comparing then and now, this is the only thing that has changed.
“then… … .”
Since we have to break even, should we give it a try?
Deflin walked straight ahead.
Afterwards, he picked up the pendant placed in the center of the magic circle and immediately threw it outside the magic circle.
Then at that moment.
The chasm of the abyss shook loudly.
Grrrrrr!
A strange sound was heard all at once.
It sounds like a dam bursting and a river overflowing.
“As expected, this was the correct answer.”
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Deflin smiled brightly.
Perhaps the monsters that have not been able to come out before are coming out all at once. She guessed the identity of the sound and stepped back.
But I couldn’t.
“Yes?”
It was because my feet couldn’t move.
As if caught by something.
What happened all of a sudden?
Deflin looked at the ground. He soon realized why he couldn’t move his feet.
“swamp?”
A swamp as pitch black as a dark abyss.
The swamp, which had a considerable viscosity, had already reached its knees. She was stuck so tightly that her feet rarely came off.
This was a time when I frowned.
An unexpected event occurred.
Quagga-ga-ga-ga-ga!
The sight of a huge amount of mud pouring from beyond the abyss. The pitch-black mud quickly mixed with the swamp and swirled like a torrent.
The water level is rising rapidly.
Deflin’s face hardened.
“… … !”
She felt it instinctively.
The current situation is very dangerous.
Immediately after realizing this.
Deflin chanted the spell without hesitation. And right before his whole body was swallowed by the swamp.
Paaaaat!
Her body soared into the air.
It was an effect using levitation magic, one of the advanced magics. Deflin finally felt relieved after narrowly avoiding falling into the swamp.
“ha.”
It almost got buried.
A time when I breathed sighs of relief again and again. A new strange phenomenon caught her eye.
“huh? That… … .”
A swamp that covers the entire District 3.
It wriggled like a living creature, and eventually split into numerous chunks.
Then it quickly took shape.
It looked like a mud monster that can sometimes be found in swamps.
The number amounts to over a hundred.
The moment I looked at this scene.
Suddenly, all the mud monsters’ eyes turned to the same place. It was aimed directly at the black pendant that Deflin had thrown away earlier.
Deflin frowned at the sight of the monsters staring only at the pendant.
“… … “What on earth is that?”
I was curious about the identity of the monsters, but what I was more concerned about was the presence of the pendant. But I couldn’t muster up the courage to go down and pick it up again.
This is because my instincts gave me a warning.
They said you should never approach them.
“it’s okay. “I’ll ask you separately later.”
After giving up interest in the pendant.
She grabbed her wand.
I felt like I wanted to observe the gap in the abyss a little longer, but I didn’t want to take the risk of staying.
‘And one more thing.’
There was something that made me uncomfortable.
The point is that the black smoke flowing out of the pendant is coloring the surrounding area pitch black.
The darkness is gradually spreading.
I didn’t know what it was, but I had a feeling I shouldn’t get close to that either.
“Let’s go back quickly.”
Anyway, the purpose was achieved.
Deflin straight away waved his cane.
Paaaaat!
Her body was enveloped in a bright blue light and then quickly disappeared as if melting into thin air. It was a return magic that moved to the main gate of the academy.
Shortly after Diphlin disappeared.
Shoot!
Black rain fell in Zone 3 as well.
The venue suddenly turned dark.
Meanwhile, from the border fog, a particularly white fog fell out.
A fog that emits a soft light.
The only thing shining in the pitch black world looked like a star floating in the night sky.
Sreuk! Slurp!
Then the fog gradually took shape.
Four legs and a full tail. A wolf with pure white fur and bright red eyes.
It was a white wolf.
[…] … .]
The guy who suddenly appeared looked blankly in the direction where Deflin had disappeared. Then he licked his appetite as if he had remembered something delicious.
But even for a moment.
The white wolf’s eyes turned to where Deflin had been staying just a moment ago. To a place where there are mud monsters, black pendants, and abyssal chasms.
[Crrrrr!]
A look of anger, hostility, and wariness.
The bright red eyes did not know how to leave the abyss. However, I was not able to approach quickly.
This was partly because of the mud monsters that filled the surrounding area, and partly because of the magic of the abyss pouring out from the cracks.
Around the time I was staring at him for a long time.
Suddenly, the white wolf’s ears perked up.
After a while, he looked beyond the fog. It was Area 2, covered in pitch-black rain and engulfed in darkness.
[Grunt!]
At that moment, a pure white tail fluttered.
It was because I detected a familiar presence.
A being who can solve all problems regarding the abyss chasm and mud monsters. The white wolf that remembered him quickly turned into fog and dispersed.
Some time after that.
The fog flowed into Area 2.
7.
Meanwhile, at that time.
Immediately after darkness engulfed Area 2.
Noah blinked his eyes.
This is because all traces of the group that was with them just now have disappeared.
“This… … .”
I felt like I was thrown into the darkness alone.
That wasn’t the only surprise. I open my eyes wide and look around, but all I see is darkness.
She sighed at the sight, which was no different from when she closed her eyes.
“… … “It was, after all, abyssal erosion.”
Abyssal erosion is one of the phenomena that occurs when a gap in the abyss opens, and has the effect of turning the surrounding area into an environment similar to an abyss.
There are two causes of erosion.
First of all, the magic accumulated inside the abyss is released to the outside, causing natural erosion.
‘And the other one…’ … .’
If it is caused artificially.
This is when the Abyss worshipers performed a ritual.
The ultimate goal of the worshipers was to turn this world into an abyss.
‘In that sense, it would be correct to believe that the latter is the cause of the erosion that occurred this time.’
Noah recalled Delia’s words.
Everything, including the sighting of Deflin in Area 3 and the fact that she opened the abyss.
The result of putting all of this together.
The following conclusions are drawn:
“Difflin Chernio is an abyss worshiper.”
Noah’s eyes trembled as if he were agitated.
It was worth it.
In the original work, Diphlin Chernio was just a named character who was famous as an archmage without any particular significance.
‘But you were an Abyss worshiper?’
This is the first thing I learned.
Even on the Arsene Continental Battles strategy bulletin board, there was no mention of Diphlin being an Abyss worshiper.
It feels like the original information, which I believed to be the only truth, has been completely shaken. Noah’s eyes also wavered.
Then.
“Knock, call!”
Suddenly, a cough mixed with blood came out.
The moment Noah recognized this fact, he remembered one of the characteristics of the abyss.
‘… … The abyss is like a pool of poison.’
Just being in an area eroded by the abyss causes your magic and vitality to be lost. It would be more accurate to say that it is being eaten away by the abyss.
In other words, if you stay here for a long time, it is the same as dying from poisoning. Therefore, escaping as quickly as possible is the top priority.
‘But I have something to do first.’
Just joining the scattered party.
Currently, the group is scattered as space is distorted due to abyssal erosion.
The proof is that there are no people around you.
‘therefore… … .’
Let’s start by joining the group.
Probably because the other party members won’t know that they have to get out of here.
Noah immediately took out the amulet.
The purpose was to use a technique to create light in order to brighten the darkness.
However, the technique did not work.
“Huh?”
At the time when I was letting out a panicked voice.
Suddenly, a message appeared in front of my eyes. It was a message that only Noah could see.
The moment I saw the content of the message.
Noah opened his eyes wide.
“Oh, right. “It was like that.”
I remembered it later.
That flames or light cannot be created in the abyss. This is also one of the characteristics of the abyss.
Of course, there are exceptions.
A being that creates its own light in its body does not lose its light even in the abyss.
For example, like spirits or spirit creatures.
‘but… … .’
It is of no use if it is not by your side right away.
Noah sighed and looked into the dark abyss with a tearful expression on his face.
“Ugh, then what?”
A darkness where you can’t tell even an inch ahead.
Trying to find your companions in a place like this without any light is nearly impossible. Noah stomped her foot with a devastated look on his face.
“I wish someone would come visit me… … .”
But it was a futile hope.
The rest of the party would all be in the same situation as Noah. At that time, I was sighing out of frustration.
“Noah.”
“… … !?”
Someone suddenly called my name.
A voice heard without any trace. Noah was startled by this and made her take a step back.
“Ugh, ugh!”
Then I lost my footing.
Just as I was about to turn back.
Wow!
Someone hugged her.
Muscular forearms as strong as a rock.
The moment Noah noticed this, he realized who the person hugging him was.
“Uh, Ulan? Are you by any chance Ulan?”
“Yes, it is me.”
A calm answer came back.
Noah breathed a sigh of relief. Afterwards, it was time to soothe her shocked heart.
Ulan asked back as if he was puzzled.
“Why are you so surprised?”
“Of course I’m surprised! “Would anyone be surprised if I suddenly spoke to you in such a dark place?”
After refuting with an absurd face.
Noah regained his composure. Then, I spoke out the question that came to my mind at the same time.
“But how did I find it? I’m sure you won’t see anything… … .”
“I used red paint.”
“yes? If it’s s*xual… … .”
“It is a technique to activate the spirit, expand the senses to the limit, and then find the desired object.”
A detailed answer came back.
Noah, on the other hand, narrowed his eyes.
It was natural. As far as she knew, the technology called ‘spotting’ was not originally Ulan’s.
‘Sven Isaac.’
The sniper of the warrior party.
This is a technology that Ulan independently created by applying Sven’s exploration skills. It was also a technique used only in the latter half of the original work.
In other words, it is a normal skill that cannot be used at all now that Sven does not even know of his existence.
‘As expected, Ulan… … .’
Noah’s eyes sank deeply.
When there was confidence in those bright blue eyes.
Ulan spoke again.
“Is it better than that?”
“… … yes? What?”
“I smell blood.”
Ah, I know what you mean.
Probably because he coughed up blood earlier. Noah responded, shaking her hand as if to tell her not to worry.
“are you okay. “It’s just a cough mixed with blood.”
“Do you usually say that’s okay?”
“Ahaha, because it’s everyday life for me.”
It was true. As a penalty, Noah often coughed up blood.
After bursting into awkward laughter.
Noah changed the topic.
“Rather, let’s go find the other kids.”
“i get it. “Follow me.”
Ulan immediately turned around.
Meanwhile, Noah looked embarrassed.
It was natural. Because she couldn’t use sensuality. So she shouted urgently.
“Now, wait a minute! Well, I can’t see where Ulan is right now… … . Wow!”
Noah let out a short scream.
This is because my body suddenly floated.
“Are we done now?”
Ulan’s voice pounded in my ears.
A distance where you can feel your breath.
Through this, Noah realized that Ulan had picked him up. So she flailed her arms with a surprised look on her face.
“Please put me down.”
“why?”
“That’s embarrassing!”
“You said you can’t see?”
“Well, that’s true though. There’s no need to hug it though. “You can just hold my hand.”
“Well, I understand. “Let’s do that.”
Ulan nodded.
After putting Noah down, he held hands with her. Just like she did with Delia earlier.
Then he started walking again.
A world full of darkness.
In the silent hall, only the footsteps of two people were heard. As I was walking for a while, a thought suddenly crossed my mind.
‘Come to think of it… … .’
It’s been a while since I was alone with Ulan.
When we left the meadow and headed to the academy, there were a lot of times when we were alone together.
On the other hand, not at all now.
Especially recently, when Ibella and Delia joined, there was no time to be alone with Ulan.
‘then… … .’
Now might be your chance.
No, it was a clear opportunity.
A chance to talk alone with Ulan. A story about a topic you don’t want to tell to the rest of the group.
Immediately after realizing this.
Noah said with a determined look on his face.
“You know, Ulan.”
“… … ?”
“I have something I want to tell you.”
The bright blue eyes shone earnestly.
As if trying to say something important.
Of course it was important. At least for Noah, it was an opportunity to answer a question he had been harboring for a long time.
“Actually, I heard it from Laurea.”
“What do you mean?”
“About your secret.”
After answering, Noah took a deep breath.
Then he looked at Ulan.
Guessing what kind of expression his face, hidden in the dark, might be making.
“… … Ulan.”
In a heavy voice.
Noah asked with confidence.
“You remember your past life, right?”
Lastly, with that question.
Ulan stopped walking.
Soon silence hovered over the two people.
It was a silence so heavy that it could not be compared to anything that had existed until now.
[alarm]
*Shortcut skill number 6, activated
*Lesser Spell:【Dance of the Fireflies】
-The magic has disappeared.
―All types of skills that emit light cannot be used inside the abyss.
Chapter 30. If your tail is long, you’ll get stepped on.
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