episode_0316

“…There are too many, Sebas-chan.”

“I think we need to clear a path. Each object is A-grade or higher, and it’s unclear how many more will be recruited. Moreover, there seems to be an S-class in the back.”

Ellis swallowed his saliva as he listened to the conversation between Scarlett and Sebastian Chan.

Dozens of demons formed a siege network around them, and just looking at them gave off an unsettling magical power.

The momentum they felt was different.

A real life and strong stench that cannot be felt in the academy’s educational facilities.

Ellis controlled her trembling muscles as best as she could.

And I clenched my fists to escape the tension that was tying my body.

‘As expected, it’s good that you prepared hard.’

As Dad said, wearing protective gear securely is the right choice.

Ellis took out the finest artifact sword and glared at the demons approaching.

Just for one minute.

Ellis could not believe her eyes as she saw the demons who had been turned into skewers in the blink of an eye.

“Hmm. Shall we wait for now?”

“…is it a monster?”

Ellis looked dumbfounded at the person who created the corpses lying on the road, then lowered his head.

When on earth did he become so strong? Now, it was difficult to even compare him to himself.

“This… how did this happen?”

“I believed it, but it’s more than I imagined.”

“Hmm.”

Hoyeon Lee cleared her throat and scratched her head in response to Sebas Chan and Scarlett’s reactions.

Sebas-chan with his mouth open and Scarlett smiling slightly. And Alice lowered her head as if her pride had been shattered.

I feel embarrassed for reacting like this.

“Elise. What should we do now?”

“…Why are you asking me?”

Hoyeon Lee approached Ellis, who lowered her head, and asked about the next strategy.

Was I so surprised that I was intimidated?

Ellis, wearing protective gear, was downcast and facing the black floor.

“You should lead it. You are the successor to the Iris Guild.”

“What does it matter?”

“It doesn’t matter. Sebas-chan and Scarlett came along to protect you. That means you are important, so you have the authority to command.”

“… Ha. Yes. Thank you so much.”

When a child makes a mistake, I tried to make it seem like it would go away naturally by giving him candy, but I also failed.

Ellis wasn’t young enough to be fooled by obvious compliments.

Of course, it wasn’t frozen forever. Ellis shook his head and then checked his smartwatch.

“The terrorism is quite serious. I think we need to move first. It will be similar in other places, but we can’t just sit still.”

The group decided to move rather than wait.

The reason is because it is a loss to have our level of manpower waiting.

It’s such a valid reason that I nod my head.

‘But the answer is like Ellis’

I liked the confident answer.

“I will contact the guild leader, young lady.”

“Yes. Please.”

Ellis stabbed the corpse of a nearby demon with her sword.

Mulkyung.

Ellis, who got goosebumps at the sensation of stabbing rotten food waste, used magic to shake off the tip of the sword and then began walking toward the city center.

*

“….”

“….”

– I’m bored. There is nothing.

We were going into the city center.

As Liliana said, there was no specific goal.

I stroked my necklace and checked the people around me.

Scarlett and Sebas Chan. Me and Ellis.

At this level, it didn’t seem like it would be dangerous even if a few demons appeared.

Even if an executive level person appeared, I could handle it, and these three are not weak to begin with.

This is a lineup that can beat A-level mines.

It might be a good idea to go around and rescue someone who couldn’t escape.

Or at least reduce the number of demons.

I glanced at Ellis walking next to me.

He was constantly turning his head to check both sides and in front of him, and just by looking at him, I could tell he was nervous.

I smiled slightly, then took a deep breath.

And screamed at Ellis.

“Elise!!!”

“Kyaak!”

Ellis looked in my direction and screamed.

okay. I knew it.

“W-what are you doing!”

“You seem too nervous, Ellis. Scarlett and I are on either side of you, so you can just look ahead.”

“… Ha. Yes.”

“As long as you don’t make mistakes, you can do as much as me. Let’s go.”

“… That would definitely not be the case.”

Ellis looked at me as if she resented me, but fortunately, she seemed to have relaxed a little.

We were soon able to get into the city center, and I frowned.

– I think I saw this in a game. Apocalypse game.

“Isn’t this the end of France today?”

This time too, I agreed with Liliana.

The situation was no joke.

Smoke rising from everywhere and the sounds of battle.

Hundreds, if not thousands, of demons and hunters were fighting together.

The horrible screams and the sounds of something breaking and exploding were bonuses.

“It’s okay. It won’t break down like this.”

“…Really? Did everyone evacuate?”

“Yes. There are underground bunkers all over Paris, and the evacuation routes are perfect. We also have a terrorist preparedness team of several thousand people.”

“In that case. Whatever.”

I didn’t want to know the details of France’s circumstances.

It is questionable whether this game has a detailed setting in the first place.

In a world where terrorism occurs this frequently, the country would not normally be able to survive.

Maybe it’s a setting with great national character?

-Kill him! It’s human!

At that time, the demons who noticed this direction began to approach.

“I need to prepare for battle.”

“Cadet Ho-yeon Lee. Is Mana okay?”

“We should try it.”

– Scout! We are invincible! Don’t ignore me!

I raised my magic by using an unfamiliar honorific to Scarlett.

Now that the Demons have begun to recognize our existence, we cannot avoid battle.

‘I want to save my magic power just in case… .’

When meeting a centaur, you need mana.

– Ahhh!

But there’s no way the demons would care about that.

Dozens of demons approached us, and I began the battle using light magic.

Scarlett and I intercepted the enemies from a distance, while Ellis and Sebastian formed a simple formation to cover us.

We had to conserve our stamina because we didn’t know how long the battle would be.

“Still, the demons are weaker than before.”

“Probably the stronger ones are already fighting because their intentions are clear. These are the ones that remain.”

“I see. I guess he’s already taking action.”

The strong ones are probably already looting or fighting with counter-terrorism teams.

The demons we faced were not that strong because they had broken away from the group.

Kwasik-

I answered by smashing Mine’s head.

Ellis seemed to have gained confidence as he steadily reduced the number of demons.

These guys weren’t that strong and they were slow.

at that time.

– Ahhh-!

A demon came out from under the rubble of a nearby building.

The guy was aiming for the back of Alice’s head, but Sebastian and Ellis didn’t seem to notice because they were concentrating on the front.

“Tsk.”

Wow-

I poured magic into a nearby stone and pierced the demon’s heart.

Only then did Ellis turn around and look at Mine and me alternately, blinking.

Myne’s blood splattered through Elise’s protective gear and ran down her cheek, but Elise didn’t seem to care.

“Elise. I’m watching your back, but be careful.”

“… huh.”

– Ugh… .

-There is a strong human here-!

– human! Kill it!

Demons came from all directions.

The demons that had already reached the hundredth level were all weak, but among them, little by little, stronger ones were mixing in.

“… Hoenn. Wouldn’t it be better to leave now? You’d have to save your mana.”

Scarlett whispered in a low voice so that Ellis and Sebastian could not hear.

But there was no need for that anymore.

“No. It’s okay now.”

“Huh? Tsk…!”

I wonder if Scarlett felt it now.

Cooung-

Suddenly, a tremendous amount of pressure swirled around me.

The moment a man appeared like smoke, I felt like the world stopped.

– human! porridge… .

– That, that… .

Thump- thud- thump-

All the demons fell in two at the same time.

Among the surprised, wide-eyed companions, I looked straight ahead.

Because I saw a blond man walking hurriedly.

A presence that seems to fill the space simply by walking.

That is the dignity of the Iris Guild Leader.

“… Our Taal!”

– He appears very cool, but he is a strange person.

“….”

Liliana scathingly criticized Isaac, and that’s actually true.

It would have been really cool if the first words he said weren’t something like that.

Anyway, Isaac just hugged Ellis.

“Oh, Dad…?”

Ellis stuttered, as if embarrassed by his father’s sudden appearance.

Isaac hugged Ellis tightly, then pulled away slightly, made eye contact, and spoke.

“Are you hurt anywhere? Ha. I should have come a little earlier. I’m sorry.”

“… No. You don’t have to worry anymore. I fought well too.”

“Hmm. I guess so. My daughter covered it all. I’m so proud, Ellis.”

Ellis’ eyes were slightly red, as if she was happy to be recognized by her father, but she did not shed any tears.

Tears didn’t suit her.

“Father. Me too… Oh my, Ellis!”

At that time, Irene also appeared belatedly.

Irene, who saw Mine’s body nearby, approached Ellis as if she were angry.

“Elise…!”

“… sister.”

Irene approached Ellis and took off her protective gear and checked her face.

And then he put his hand to her face.

Ellis closed her eyes slightly, and Irene carefully ran her hand over her cheek, wiping away the blood.

“Because I’m like this…! Haha, I’m glad, Ellis. You weren’t hurt… I’m so glad.”

“sister….”

Irene’s eyes were red and she hugged Ellis’ body.

Ellis was standing with her father and older sister on either side of her, and when she made eye contact with me, she turned her head away as if she were embarrassed.

why. It’s just cute.

“Father, what should we do with Alice? There’s blood on her cheek.”

“… Damn it. Call the rescue team right now!”

“Both of you, stop. It’s embarrassing….”

I thought to myself as I looked at Irene who said, “Oh my.”

‘Still, it’s clear that Irene cares about Ellis.’

The problem was that she was a crazy bitch, but it seemed right to pamper her younger brother.

It’s just that his mind is very distorted.

Irene looked at every inch of Ellis’ face, and Isaac touched the smart watch.

That’s not really calling a rescue team, is it?

“You look impressive, Sebas-chan.”

“That’s right. I’ve seen you for a long time, but I don’t often see such a happy face.”

“…But you’re not really reporting that, are you?”

I asked just in case.

It’s a bit weird to report someone with blood on their face.

“No. I just received a call from the communicator telling all tracking teams to gather here.”

Sebas Chan spoke to me while examining the communicator.

Why is the tracking team gathered?

“A tracking team is being assembled?”

“There is only one reason why the tracking team gathers. Cadet Ho-yeon Lee.”

Scarlett answered my question.

“It’s carrying out its original mission.”

“If it is the original mission….”

I felt like I knew now.

The goal we were looking for.

“Yes, a centaur appeared.”