episode_0174

The monsters that fell from the sky instantly filled the crater.

The number was so great that for a moment it gave the illusion that they had fallen into the sea to a monster.

Moreover, not only are there a lot of numbers, but the level of each monster is also high.

The proportion of entities that looked dangerous at first glance was quite high, and there were even a few disaster-level monsters among them.

This is not an exaggeration, it was an army of monsters that could destroy even a nation.

And, Veluid and I were monopolizing the attention of such a fearsome army.

Normally, it would be a situation where one would feel fear or despair, but the emotions I felt were far from those things.

Nervous.

I was feeling more anxious than ever before.

What the religious leader said was the cause.

The cult leader said.

He said that he had taken some action against Mary, and that the side effects would be that if time passes like this, Mary will no longer be human.

I believed that.

I had no choice but to believe it.

Because I felt solid proof from Mary.

The ominous energy emanating from Mary was becoming stronger as time passed.

My intuition warned me in a heavy tone.

If you don’t do something right away, you’ll regret it greatly.

For that reason, it was a moment when anxiety filled my heart.

“Wade, calm down.”

I heard Veluid’s voice addressed to me.

When I naturally turned my gaze towards him, I saw his face looking forward with a serious expression.

“It’s not too late.”

In a calm voice, Veluid continued.

“You shouldn’t be caught up in nervousness.”

In that resolute voice that never wavers even in this situation.

“… Phew.”

I took a breath.

He is right.

Even if you feel nervous and anxious about this situation, nothing will change.

Rather, it only increases the possibility that things will go in a bad direction.

So, you need to stay calm.

You have to be cool.

I made up my mind.

“… Thank you.”

“It’s no big deal.”

Perhaps, if it weren’t for Veluid, it would have taken me a little longer to make up my mind.

I expressed my sincere gratitude to him, and Beluid calmly accepted my greeting.

“Then, what should I do with these monsters?”

“… I guess so.”

An uncountable number of monsters were blocking the space between Mary and us.

There was no way they would just get out of the way.

“… … .”

I look at Mary, who can be seen vaguely beyond the mountain of monsters.

Mary was still floating in the air with her eyes closed.

The nervousness I had tried so hard to suppress stirred again, but I shook my head and adjusted my sword.

“Now, let’s go.”

“… Yes.”

Definitely, there has to be a way.

***

Hiss!

swing the sword

Wow!

With just one, light swing, dozens of monsters are swept away in an instant.

Through my fight with the swordsman, I entered a completely new realm.

And, because of that, my martial arts entered a completely new world.

I was able to freely extract sword strength, and I was also able to drastically suppress the consumption of magical power and stamina.

Now, I am confident that if I want, I can fight these monsters for three days and nights without getting tired.

Dealing with this level of monsters was no longer a burden for me.

So, I was swinging my sword and steadily erasing the monsters.

Quang!

An explosion occurred along with a huge fire.

As a result, hundreds of monsters disappeared in an instant, turning into a heap of ashes.

It was the result of Veluid’s magic.

Indeed, befitting the name of the Grand Wizard, Veluid was showing tremendous divine prestige.

He was literally erasing the monsters by continuously casting magic that had the power to destroy hundreds of monsters at once.

Certainly, it was no exaggeration to say that in a fight against such a large number, the magician’s power would be displayed to its full potential.

Thanks to the efforts of Veluid and I, hundreds of monsters were dying in just one moment.

However, despite this, my expression was not bright.

‘… It’s not decreasing.’

Because the number of monsters showed no signs of decreasing at all.

This was because new monsters appeared as the number decreased.

The crack that had appeared in the air was still open, and monsters continued to pour out of it.

Therefore, no matter how much time passed, the road was not cleared.

“Wade, I don’t think it can go on like this.”

Belude suddenly said.

Although it was a somewhat sudden statement.

“… I guess so.”

I agreed right away.

Because I was also thinking that I would never be able to clear the path this way.

It can’t go on like this.

Although Veluid and I won’t be hit by monsters, we won’t be able to clear a path like this.

“I think we have to wipe them out at once.”

“… … .”

Without any response, I nodded.

The moment I expressed my consent.

Suuu

The magic power around began to fluctuate.

Violently, as if an earthquake had occurred.

The cause of the commotion was none other than Veluid.

A huge amount of magical power began to swirl around Veluid.

The magical power is so vast that you wonder if it is something that a mere human can handle.

Veluid was truly preparing his magic.

Veluid was able to instantly erase hundreds of monsters with just a light cast of magic.

I couldn’t easily predict how powerful the magic that Veluid concentrated his mind and cast with all his might would be.

Feeling that pulsating magic power, I also began to concentrate.

There is no doubt about the power of the magic that Veluid will cast, but I thought that it might not be enough.

Wow─

The warrior’s sword began to cry.

It was because I had imbued the sword with magical power and intent.

That cry was deeper and more profound than any sword cry I had ever heard.

Since reaching a new level, there have been many changes in me.

Physical abilities developed, the amount of magical power increased, and its quality also improved.

That alone can be said to be a significant change.

But, I assert.

That’s just a minor change.

Compared to the real changes that have happened to me, they are trivial changes.

Wow─

The sword’s vibration, which became deeper and deeper, soon began to leak out.

Under its influence, the atmosphere began to vibrate, and magical power began to vibrate.

And in the end, the sky and the world began to tremble.

It was similar to the phenomenon shown by the swordsman, but the principle was completely different.

With his overwhelming power, the swordsmith forcibly made the sky and the world tremble.

However, now it was not a forced tremor.

The magic, the atmosphere, the sky, the world.

I was voluntarily resonating.

In the sound that I, my sword, make.

It was responding well.

In my magic power, in my intention.

In my will.

And, by the time the tremors reached their peak.

“I will go.”

Veluid gave a signal, and I swung my sword.

OK.

────────!!

An explosion occurred.

An explosion so large that it filled the entire crater.

As a result, a huge explosion occurred, and dust rose up to fill the entire area.

Some time passed in that state, when the dust finally settled to some extent and the surroundings became visible.

“… This is absurd.”

The leader’s voice was heard, filled with surprise that could not be hidden.

“A superhuman spirit that is beyond human.”

With a voice full of admiration, the religious leader even applauded.

The surprise and admiration shown by the religious leader was not a lie or an act.

He was truly amazed at the sight before his eyes.

It was worth it.

Because in an instant, most of the monsters that filled the surroundings evaporated.

However, I had no time to worry about the leader’s reaction.

“Wade! Now is the time!”

Listening to Veluid’s rarely raised voice.

Percussion!

I jumped forward.

Now was the opportunity, as the monsters blocking the path ahead had disappeared.

We had to reach Mary before the monsters filled the area again.

With that thought in mind, I ran forward with all my might.

However.

I was running in a straight line, but soon I had to twist my body.

Sigh!

And, the space where my body was just a moment ago split apart.

I knew it without having to look.

That is a phenomenon caused by Mary.

The power, operating outside of Mary’s control, was trying to stop me.

Without a doubt, it has a power more dangerous than that of monsters.

Frowning slightly at that fact, I started moving my body again.

The disruption continued after that.

Sometimes an invisible space blocked me, and sometimes the space I was trying to enter was suddenly distorted.

A brutal attack that could put one’s life in danger if one is caught in it.

But, nevertheless.

I didn’t stop.

We continued to move forward without stopping.

So, how far did it run?

I finally reached where Mary was.

Even though Mary was just a stone’s throw away from me, I didn’t know that my expression would change.

It was because I knew.

The fact that the final gateway still remains.

It was the distortion of the thick space surrounding Mary.

I could tell just by looking.

How thick and ferocious the distortion is.

It was definitely stronger and darker than the distortion of the border I saw before entering the center.

It is no exaggeration to say that the strongest shield in the world was distorted before my eyes, and I began to concentrate.

And, the son-in-law became quiet.

Everything visible slowed down.

It’s not actually slowed down.

It’s just that my thinking accelerated.

It was the result of extreme early concentration.

In that stopped time.

I began to forge my will.

The will to cut down the distortion before my eyes and the obstacle standing between me and Mary.

That extremely sharp will soon became a sword, and it was imbued in the sword.

And, with my will, I swung the sword gently.

OK.

Oh my!

The invincible shield that seemed impenetrable cracked.

Without any time to be happy about that fact, I moved my body.

I stretched out my arms.

“Mary… … !”

The hand that stretched out while shouting Mary’s name finally reached Mary.

Only at that moment did my expression brighten a little, but then it had to darken again.

No matter how much I called Mary’s name or shook her body, she showed no signs of opening her eyes.

The ominous energy emanating from Mary also showed no signs of abating.

“Wow, we managed to get through the thorny path and reach the castle, but the princess doesn’t seem to open her eyes.”

The leader’s voice sounded regretful.

“It would be easier if I just plunged the knife into Mary Bluenoa’s chest… There’s no way you would choose that path, right?”

I gritted my teeth at the leader’s scathing words.

Because it was just as he said.

If you kill Mary, the crack that pours out demons will close, and the mysterious things going on behind the scenes of the cult leader will stop.

I had a feeling that would be the case.

however.

You can’t do something like that.

I can’t kill Mary. never.

However.

So, then what should I do?

How can I save Mary?

What saved my mind from becoming dizzy.

“I have to get into her mind.”

It was Veluid’s low voice.

“I will cast a spell. Through that magic, you must enter her mind and awaken her.”

I looked at Veluid’s eyes as he spoke calmly, with slightly trembling eyes.

“The possibility is not high. However, that’s the only way left to try.”

The voice itself was calm, but the expression was dark.

It was because Veluid also knew.

It was because there was no way I didn’t know.

“As expected, you won’t give up till the end.”

There is no way the religious leader would just leave it alone.

“That unbreakable will is virtual… I can’t stand by and watch the great cause go astray, so I have to move soon.”

With a gentle smile, the leader took a step forward.

At the same time, an ominous and intense pressure filled the area.

I knew it in an instant.

‘… strong.’

That the religious leader is strong.

There was a reason why Beluid was defeated so miserably.

It is difficult to make an objective comparison due to the different types of strength, but it is no match for most martial artists or archmages of the Ten Swords.

Considering the unknown power of that ominous energy, it would be even more difficult.

Of course, dealing with the cult leader itself is not difficult.

If it were me now, I would have the confidence to kill the cult leader without much difficulty.

The problem was that I couldn’t afford to deal with the religious leader.

The energy flowing from Mary was becoming stronger.

At the same time, the cry of intuition was also becoming more urgent.

There isn’t much left now.

I don’t have time.

To save Mary, we had to get into her mind right now.

But, if that happens, I won’t be able to fight.

In other words, it means that Veluid must stay alone and protect me, and you don’t have to look to know what the result will be.

Even in perfect condition, Beluid was overwhelmingly defeated by the cult leader.

However, the current Veluid has suffered serious injuries, and in the process of clearing away the monsters, he has consumed a considerable amount of his magical power and mental power.

Just looking at the battle alone, the odds of winning are slim, but the cult leader doesn’t even need to win against Veluid.

All you have to do is to successfully attack me, who is now defenseless.

With that, the cult leader’s victory is decided.

If you look at it alone, it is an extremely unreasonable situation, but even that was not the end.

Crumbling─

Before we knew it, even the monsters that filled the crater were glaring at us again.

“… … .”

I bit my lip involuntarily.

A dilemma.

This is a situation where there is no answer.

I couldn’t think of any way to overcome this situation.

Something squishy and dark grew in my mind.

A sprout named despair.

That was the moment when the word ‘give up’ was about to appear in my mind.

“Huh? What kind of situation is this again?”

A familiar voice was heard.

It was a voice with a hint of confusion.

My head naturally turned in that direction.

And I saw.

“… I don’t know the circumstances, but I’m sure it’s a mess.”

A man with a familiar face who looked around calmly with a face without the slightest tension.

“Wade… … !”

“Mr. Wade… … !”

Familiar faces followed.