episode_0027

The man, Zern, had no choice but to quickly step back due to the strong flames that suddenly rose up.

The reaction was a reflex.

The moment Zern saw the fire, he knew it was not just a fire.

It’s not that it wasn’t, the fire was gradually growing in intensity.

‘Is it vision magic?’

Reinberg’s vision magic is said to have the greatest destructive power among many magics.

Zern guessed that the spark was caused by arcane magic.

In fact, it is rumored that Estelle von Reinberg has the greatest talent for arcane magic among the royal family.

I figured that with her magic, it wouldn’t be surprising if it showed this level of power.

However, there was also something that bothered me about simply looking at it that way.

This was Estelle’s condition.

There was no focus in the princess’s eyes beyond the flickering flames.

He doesn’t react to the noise around him and just stares blankly ahead.

Yes, like a person who is completely out of his mind.

‘I used magic in that state…’ ?’

Magic is more complicated than you think.

Basically, we need to configure the formula.

And when it comes to Reinberg’s vision magic, not only is the formula complicated, but the operation of magical power is not simple.

It’s not out of the question, but it was clear that it would be difficult to write unconsciously in such a distracted state.

‘… No. That’s not what’s important now.’

Whatever the truth, it seemed clear that the flame originated from the princess.

If so, all you have to do is remove the cause.

Zern stepped forward again, raising his magic power.

And pour the raised magical power into the sword.

Wow─

The sword cried, and bluish light began to flow from it.

Typification of horsepower.

A proof of skill that only martial artists who have reached the highest level can use it.

This type of magical power protects the sword, assists the strength of the sword, and makes the sword sharper.

Not only that, depending on how you use it, it can even cut magic.

“Huh!”

Zern swung his sword violently at the flame that was about to attack him.

Huh ─

The fiercely swung sword cut through the unstoppable fire.

And Zern did not miss and dug into the gap that was created.

As a swordsman who had reached the peak, Zern’s physical abilities were close to that of a superhuman, and in the next moment, Zern had already reached the level of a princess.

“It’s over!”

This blow ends the situation.

With that thought, Zern swung his sword again.

He had no doubt that his sword would cut down both the fire and the princess at the same time.

However. That was too hasty a belief.

bang!

“Ugh… !”

Suddenly a firework exploded.

Even at that moment, Zern covered his body with magic to prevent damage, but he could not prevent his body from being pushed away by the physical force of the explosion.

In the end, Zern suffered a second failure and had to step down.

“Damn… What are they doing! Run in!”

Zern, feeling impatient due to repeated failures, shouted at his subordinates.

At the command of their superior, the assassins who had been quietly waiting rushed towards Estel at once.

Their momentum was all fierce and fast.

As if he had cut off Estelle’s head in one fell swoop.

However, they did not produce any results.

Grumble!

As the fire grew stronger, their access was blocked.

At that time, Renee, who had been standing still and watching the situation, jumped forward.

The movement was more agile than that of the assassins except for Zern, and was a movement that precisely penetrated the gap in the flames.

Renee’s eyes sank coldly.

Magical power swirled fiercely, and a sword full of magical power rushed towards her former master.

And then, her sword pierced the flame.

“That’s it… !”

Zern was delighted at the sight.

If you have that level of skill, you can cut down the flames and even the princess beyond it.

He decided that way.

In fact, his judgment was correct.

Renee’s sword finally cut through the flames and reached the princess.

However, that joy was worthless.

Kang!

Renee’s sword bounced off something.

“Artifact… !”

Zern sighed.

Artifact.

Items that Estelle had prepared just in case.

Although he had lost his will, the artifact was protecting its owner.

“… … .”

Renee wasn’t too embarrassed.

There was no way she didn’t know about the existence of the artifact.

However, no matter how great an artifact is, there are limits.

A limit to the intensity or a limit to the number of times.

Renee planned to repeat this action to efficiently consume the artifact.

Just once.

Renee, who had come up with a cool-headed plan, took a step back.

No, that’s exactly what I was trying to do.

Grumbling─

The fire did not let her go easily.

“… … !”

The flames that had once been extinguished by the sword regained their strength in an instant, and moved as if they were alive, attacking Renee.

The speed was beyond Rene’s imagination.

Rene hurriedly swung his sword again, but only a portion of the flames could be suppressed with that sword strike.

The remaining flames that survived rushed towards her with a furious force.

When this happens, it is impossible to avoid it.

Renee made a decision in a split second and protected herself with magical power.

She has been watching Estelle for a long time.

He had a clear idea of how powerful the flame Estelle used was.

So she decided. I can endure it enough.

It didn’t take long to realize that that judgment was wrong.

Good luck!

“Keuuu… !!”

Renee, who was quiet and rarely spoke, let out a pain-filled moan.

The moment the fire touched her body, she realized.

This isn’t Estelle’s magic.

It’s not Reinberg’s arcane magic.

However, that regret was too late.

“Kkeup, ugh, ugh… !!”

With a power that surpassed Estelle’s magic, the flames burned Renee’s body.

And, it never seemed like it was going to go away.

In the end, Rene had to roll on the floor and writhe in pain.

‘That’s wrong.’

Jern clicked his tongue while looking at Renee.

It seemed like it would be difficult to use it as electricity.

That was exactly how Jern felt when he saw Renee in such a miserable state.

There was no worry about Renee personally.

Although she was the daughter of Prince Lee, whom he served, Prince Lee did not consider her important.

Rene is the illegitimate son of Prince Lee.

The child that Prince Lee had with a commoner woman while he was away was Renee.

Prince Lee knew that the woman had a child, but he did not care.

I did not attach any value to it and lived completely forgetting its existence.

Then one day, a rumor circulated within the imperial palace.

There is a rumor that there is a knight who took a child who lived in the slums as his disciple.

Prince Lee, intrigued by the rumor, went to see the girl. And I recognized it right away.

That the girl is his daughter.

However, that fact was not disclosed.

It was just unexpected, because the girl was still of no value to him.

Prince Lee immediately erased the girl’s existence from his mind.

It was after some time had passed that he remembered the girl’s existence again.

A time when blood was blowing in the imperial family and Estelle was starting to take control.

At the time, Prince Lee had little ability or power, so he could not properly participate in the conflict, and he just watched with bated breath.

Although he was able to avoid Estelle’s blade due to his lack of power, Prince Lee was not satisfied with the situation.

He had an ambition to somehow turn the tables and ascend to the throne of emperor.

However, unlike his golden ambition, there was nothing he could do.

It was then. The existence of my daughter, whom I had forgotten about, flashed through my head.

Feeling like he was grasping at straws, Prince Lee approached his daughter.

And, acting as a father with a story, he pushed his daughter to death.

To the side of the crazy princess, Estelle.

But I didn’t have high expectations.

Literally, it was close to the feeling of grasping at straws.

I probably won’t die soon.

That’s what I thought.

However, his illegitimate son, who had no expectations, defied expectations and achieved success.

He gained Estelle’s trust and became the bodyguard who protected her closest.

Renee, who achieved her goal, contacted Prince Lee.

I said I achieved my goal. What should I do now?

When Prince Lee heard that unexpected report, he thought.

A plan to turn the situation around and become emperor.

The plan is to use my daughter to get everything.

And, that plan was now close to being accomplished.

─ “If the plan succeeds, the child doesn’t need to worry. Because it has served its purpose.”

Remembering what Prince Lee had said, Zern took his eyes off Renee, who was screaming in pain.

What was important was the situation in front of us now.

Grumble!

The flame that consumed Renee was growing in strength and size even more.

If they continued like this, not only would they kill the princess, but they might end up in trouble themselves.

‘What is this fire…? … .’

No matter how you look at it, it is an unusual firework.

The subordinates were trying hard, even using magic tools, but they were unable to break through the flames.

What should I do?

‘Should we wait until the flames die down?’

Whether that fire is magic or something else, there is no way it can stay like that forever.

So what if you widen the distance, wait until the fire subsides, and then deal with the princess?

‘… No, that doesn’t work.’

They had no time to spare.

Although a barrier has been set up, the magic of the barrier cannot be maintained for long due to the spatial characteristics of the academy. Especially here, in the forest, close to the center of the academy.

To somehow solve this problem, a large amount of expensive magic stones were poured in, but the barrier created that way did not last long.

There was still some free time left, but it was by no means a level of relief.

Moreover, if time drags on, some variables may arise. So, don’t waste your time.

Retreat is, of course, impossible.

If they don’t kill the princess right here, they will die next time.

In the end, there was no choice from the beginning.

Zern gripped the sword as if the handle might break.

‘I can’t help it.’

I tried not to take as many risks as possible, but there was nothing I could do about it.

Even if it means pouring everything into it, kill the princess now.

Before the damage gets worse, before the situation becomes completely irreversible.

Jern had just made that decision.

Quang!

The fire exploded and gained momentum once again.

“Quaaah!”

Several assassins were engulfed in flames and lost their lives.

They tried to run away to avoid the fire, but the fire did not miss them.

“Damn it!”

There is no time to procrastinate any longer.

Even if it means taking damage, he kills the princess.

Zern raised the magical power of his entire body.

And then he rushed towards the princess, Estelle.

Grab the sword.

Pour out your magic power with all your might.

Artifacts and all, I planned to cut down the princess in one fell swoop.

The flames tried to burn his body, but he ignored it.

He pierces the flames with his body and rushes towards the princess.

Zern raised his sword high in the sky and swung it like that.

It looked like that enormous sword would really cut Estel down this time.

But at that moment.

Huh ─

The wind blew.

and.

A shadow stepped in front of Zern.

“… … !”

Zern noticed the presence and took a deep breath, but that did not change his behavior.

I don’t know the identity of the shadow, but I didn’t have time to look and judge it one by one.

‘I don’t know who it is… !’

Now that it’s like this, they’ll be cut down all at once.

With that thought, Zern put even more power into his sword.

The sword wielded so fiercely seemed threatening enough to carry out Zern’s will.

bang!

The next moment, Zern realized that his new model was flying backwards.

He immediately corrected his posture and landed stably, but it was clear that he had been pushed.

And that too in just one move.

“You guy… Who are you?”

Zern raised his tension and glared at the uninvited guest.

Looking at him with his sword hanging down.

A man wearing an academy uniform.