The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 74
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Woohoo-
I retrieved all the aura that had been surrounding the sword.
Krrrrrr-?
Then, perhaps sensing something strange about the disappearance of that violent mass of murder, the wolves that were preparing to charge froze in place.
But that was a wrong judgment.
“It would have been better to just run at it.”
Ps …
I scoffed and took back the sword. I slowly held Elvern, which had been spun around and settled into its scabbard, as if caressing it. Finally, I lowered my posture and twisted my body.
… … like a bowstring being pulled taut. Or like stretching out one’s arm to thrust a spear.
In that way, my body began to be aimed at them as if it were a weapon.
… … In that moment, the wind stopped.
Khuuuhhh!
Krrrrrr-
Pot-!
The wolves, who had been feeling strange, quickly rushed in.
But it was already too late.
The tightly-knit protest soon flew out of my hand, emitting a murderous vehemence.
—–!
The murderous intent that was fired split the gray typhoon in the stopped time.
However, the flow of time did not stop.
A hundred times. And then a thousand times again.
What was tearing the world apart were the swords that embroidered the air in an instant. Every time a red trail covered the sky, the atmosphere trembled, and it didn’t stop at cutting through the wind, but tore the air into pieces.
… … Yes. The time it took for one sword strike to pass was only a split second.
In it, the aura’s waves vibrated thousands of times.
And finally, the time that seemed like an eternity began to flow.
When everything was over, the storm that had already stopped was blowing again.
But it was no longer an element that made up the wolves’ bodies.
Wheeing-!
The atmosphere was densely divided without a single gust of wind, and by the time the swordsmanship was over, it was in full bloom like flowers among countless details.
Above that valley, flower petals fluttering in the wind fell down brilliantly.
I smiled as I felt the waves of aura crumbling beneath the cherry blossoms.
“… … Simple.”
If all you want to do is restore the form, you can just shatter it into tiny pieces so it can never be resurrected.
At least for me, who was called the Sword King, it was a simple task.
* * *
Crunch-!
Elvern’s turquoise blade disappeared into its scabbard.
I looked at the spot where the wolf had been, then turned my gaze to see where the Sylphid flower was.
The wall of magic surrounding the flower still had not disappeared.
“There are no more intruders.”
I stretched out my right arm.
It didn’t allow the wolf’s attacks like the left arm, but because it had reached the center of the storm, its skin was torn here and there.
But he didn’t care. He just activated the magic seal and arrogantly smirked.
“Absorb it.”
Finally, his right arm seeped into the wall of magic.
Choaaaak-
Blood spurted everywhere. A tingling sensation rose from my right arm, which had penetrated the magic wall. If the sensation I felt when I engraved the magic seal was like burning my skin, this sensation was closer to cutting it out.
In reality, something similar must be happening inside the hemispherical wall of magic where I cannot see even an inch ahead of me.
Still, I pushed my right arm deeper. I didn’t hesitate, even though I knew that if I just took a step back, I would be free from the pain.
Wheeeeeeing-!
The Sylphid flower, the source of the magical power that surged like a storm, felt a sense of alienation and released even more powerful magical power.
But it was already too late. The magic imprint on his right arm had already begun its activity, targeting its prey.
As if starving. Impatient, worried that the nutrients that came to their mouths would run away.
“You look satisfied.”
In this way, the magical power flowing from the flower is being absorbed.
As if responding to that indifferent yet cheerful voice, a sharp wind began to blow.
This time, it wasn’t just a blast, it was a wave aimed at me.
“Do you dare to rebel against me?”
I smiled coldly and released all the mana accumulated in the magic seal.
Then, the magical imprints stimulated by the rapid flow of mana began to run wild. Now, this hostility could no longer be expressed as a sense of alienation.
Wooooow-!
Soon, as if time and space were warping, the wall of magical power surrounding the flower began to blur. As if not wanting to lose even the magical power that had escaped, it used all its might to explore the surrounding mana.
Not long after, the wall of magic began to fade, and the ‘Sylphide Flower’ fully revealed itself.
It seemed like he no longer had the strength to maintain the shield.
“Hoo.”
A single flower petal that resembled the pure white wind. The eyes inside the petal that seemed ready to fall down really resembled a spirit.
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But there was no need for such sentimentality. All that mattered was that it was revealed.
If the magic power that had been absorbed so far was flowing from the flower, now it was time to consume the wind element that was the cause.
“I will give you the honor of becoming a part of my rule.”
I grabbed the flower arrogantly and began to absorb its energy.
A flower that was free of any disturbance could not possibly be its opponent.
* * *
“Ugh.”
Lord Elade ran his finger over the blowing wind, but immediately withdrew his arm with a groan.
… … A sense of alienation. It was a small feeling that had taken root in a corner of his heart.
“It must be the element of pure wind… … .”
The eyes that have reached the truth never tell lies. Also, the knowledge of the wise man, like the lower sea, is like a sixth sense that sees through the truth.
But how can such purity run wild so mercilessly?
It was an unfamiliar phenomenon. It was a vague knowledge that remained in my memory to be true.
“… … There must be something I’m missing.”
As he muttered like that, Matapju reached out and began to grab the air.
Then, surprisingly, the storm’s magic power followed his will and crystallized into a single piece of magic power.
Matapju narrowed his eyes as he looked through the sculpture.
“One cause. And certain factors that distorted the power.”
First, we eliminated many variables that were close to impossible. Next, we identified and analyzed the internal structure of the decision and narrowed down the possibilities.
If among them, it is possible to leave such a strange aftereffect… … .
“Ancient magic?”
There is nothing but ancient magic that has already been destroyed and disappeared.
But that wasn’t enough. If that had been the case, there would have been no reason to feel a sense of alienation. There must have been a more fundamental factor that I hadn’t thought of.
for example…….
… …
……no way!
It was at that moment that Matapju’s eyes widened.
Kookookookookung!
“what……!”
Part of the canyon collapsed with a huge noise.
And then an astonishing amount of energy began to form and radiate from the center of the canyon.
“This is!”
The blood-red aura that decorates the empty space.
Even without the eyes of the Archmage, he could tell. That was something he could feel from the First Prince’s body.
But why would it take such astonishing power? What on earth is inside it?
Thump, thump-!
The sense of having reached the ranks of a superhuman was running wild. It felt like a sharp sense of crisis was sounding an alarm.
But I had no choice but to go. I had to go. The First Prince was still there, in the center.
If he was truly in danger, he would have no choice but to help.
Before we knew it, the typhoons that had been flowing through the valley were becoming less frequent.
The body of the evil-moon tower rose into the air without hesitation. Soon, the body moved quickly and headed towards the center of the valley where the storm had disappeared.
* * *
The storm that had been raging through the canyon had disappeared, and now the visibility, which had been obscured by the wind, had returned to normal. The sky was clear.
The moment I thought that, an ashen wind lingered over the magic seal.
The wind that spread out like it was first engraved on the skin was soon absorbed into the right arm, leaving behind only two strokes of tattoo.
And then I began to feel the scent of the wind inside my body.
The magic seal has truly succeeded in controlling the storm of magical power that has destroyed the canyon.
‘… I see.’
I was lost in thought, looking at the tattoo on my right arm that was visible through my torn outer garment.
The scene of absorbing the element itself was something I had never seen before, even as someone who had experienced the phenomenon called regression. So I had no idea what effects or benefits it would bring. It was only natural.
But somehow I felt like I knew the feeling. Haven’t you actually seen the movements of wolves under the influence of the elements?
It’s not a sure thing, but if you do it right, you should be able to get a feel for the newly added tattoos and elemental powers.
I pulled out the sword I had carelessly put away.
“Hmm… … Is this it?”
Srrrrrr-
As I raised the magical power of the magic seal, a breeze blew, tickling my hair.
And then one more gust of wind blew.
The shape that made up my body became blurry, and before I knew it, I was scattering swords into the air.
“… … !”
……afterimage?
No, it was just moving at such a fast pace. So fast that even I mistook it for an afterimage.
‘Is this really the wind?’
It was truly swift and stealthy, like the wind.
Even though the sword was being swung so violently, it only made a small noise, and it was so fast that the word ‘quick sword’ came to mind without even trying to pay attention to it.
I hid my surprise and continued to swing my sword.
Shak- Sha-Shak-
Shushu shuk-
The more I swung my sword with the power of the elements, the clearer the sensations I felt in my head became.
How can I utilize this? And which method would work best for me?
It also didn’t take long to figure it out.
Wheeeeeeing-!
As the magic seal was activated at full power, a strong wind pushed my back, enough to make my body float.
At the same time, a storm-like wind enveloped my body, and the black sword that was thrown forward quickly pierced the target, a rock, along with its afterimage.
Kwajik-!
And the rock was pierced. However, it was clearly not one sword that pierced the rock, but two.
My eyebrows twitched.
“… … I see.”
It was a tangible afterimage, but it was by no means an afterimage.
Even though he only swung his sword once, the flow of his body like the wind quickly twisted cause and effect and created two results.
… … An afterimage attack created by the distortion of cause and effect. Yes, that would be the right way to put it.
I just took back my sword, dumbfounded by the awesome power of the element.
At that moment, a single figure fell from the clear sky.
“Your Majesty! Are you alright?!”
It was the Magic Tower. He seemed to have flown in immediately after the magical storm that had been restricting his movements disappeared.
I snickered at the sight of that anxious look.
“You came quickly.”
