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    Gurgling.

    While digging a tunnel, it stopped at one point.

    Above this, the ruler Shaella had defeated was leaning against the wall of the building.

    ‘Is it 2 people? .’

    I looked down at the other corpse that had been dragged into the tunnel.

    If you include this guy and the guy above, there are a total of two rulers that Shaella killed. There may be some that I didn’t find, but the only two corpses that stand out nearby right now are.

    This is also nourishment.

    It would be a shame to leave it to rot.

    Okay.

    The stem extends to the ground.

    This time it’s the guy with a crushed face.

    Seeing that he had vomited a lot of blood, it looked like his insides had been torn apart. There is no doubt that he was hit squarely by Shaella’s attack.

    Grumbling-

    Likewise, it was wrapped around the stem.

    Kidnapped underground like this –

    Startle!

    “Keuuuu… Who, who is it?… … Hurry up and heal me and support me.”

    Was he still alive?

    The guy muttered weakly.

    Fortunately, his entire face was crushed so he couldn’t look at me. Because of this, it seemed like he mistook me for a nobleman who had come to save him.

    Grumble!!

    “What… Who, who is me!!-”

    I covered my mouth with the stem.

    He was quickly dragged underground.

    In an attempt to squeeze out his energy at the last minute, the moment he entered the basement, he took out a vampire sword and stabbed the ruler between the eyes.

    Deep!!-

    “Big!!… … .”

    Still, he didn’t die.

    Therefore, the neck, heart, and various vital areas were quickly inserted and removed. The dark red, throbbing, sinister energy became stronger and easily pierced the ruler’s stamina.

    Puff!!… .

    Sloak swat!!

    I have no intention of looking into the situation.

    If I don’t kill it quickly, I will die.

    However.

    Faaagh!!!

    The guy didn’t take it lightly.

    As he exerted all his strength, he released his own energy waves.

    Rather than threatening me, it felt like he was hoping for help from those around him.

    just as expected.

    “I just felt something over there… .”

    “I will check.”

    Looking outside with plant vision, I saw a ruler approaching this place.

    “… … … .”

    I kept my head calmer.

    I didn’t think about the mistake I made just now.

    What’s important now is how to make up for it and get out of it.

    Phew!!-

    He even killed the ruler.

    I felt his movements loosen up.

    Slurp!!

    Shuhuaaaah!!-

    I have no intention of leaving my loot behind.

    They opened the portal, put the bodies of the two rulers in, and kidnapped them into the main tree trunk house.

    “Is it here? There was just a strange sound.”

    Tuk.

    Meanwhile, the ruler landed right above.

    We could get caught if we stayed like this, so we quickly moved through the tunnel passage.

    but.

    Sigh.

    “here. There was a rat down there.”

    Already caught.

    A ruler ghast ranked 5th in rank.

    A pale man with blue skin came down through the ground.

    ‘What… .’

    Sigh!!

    “Ugh!!?-”

    Before I could be surprised by the absurdity of the situation, I was struck by a blunt shock that lifted my body.

    Pushuuuk!!

    It was forced through the ground and soared into the sky.

    Directly below, a ghast whose body had changed to a transparent blue color approached me.

    “What were you doing here!!”

    Woe!!-

    He leaps at me.

    He quickly took out his vampire sword and took a stance in the air. It’s unstable, but it also has no intention of being attacked.

    Swish!

    Shuuuung!!~

    However, something strange happened.

    It pierced my sword and body and soared higher into the sky.

    At the same time, the connection with the double body was shaken.

    It was an attack that seemed to separate the body and mind.

    An ordinary person would have lost control of their body and become paralyzed.

    Faaaa!!-

    I quickly regained my senses and moved.

    It wasn’t a big problem for me, who had learned the senses of plants.

    “Huh? Moving so casually?”

    Wow!!

    Although it is empty, moving is no problem.

    While the ghast was startled, it accelerated using wind magic and ran away… … .

    Startle.

    I feel a sense of discomfort.

    Although I am not strong, I have a vegetable sense that I have acquired since my time as Alberto. My instinct is telling me to be careful with my stomach.

    Sigh!!

    Kaang!!!

    There was black smoke.

    As I swung the sword, the sword clashed in the smoke, and another blade stabbed me.

    Deep!!

    “Pfft!!… .”

    Numerous blades swinging from the smoke.

    Not just one or two, but probably dozens of swords stab me.

    Chaejaejaeng!!

    Poop!!!-

    “Big!!… … .”

    Although it is a vampire sword filled with the blood of the ruler, the recoil is quite serious. There are so many attacks that it is difficult to block them. He has already been pierced by the sword in more than five places.

    Slurp-

    “I couldn’t believe it, but there really was a rat.”

    An illusion appeared from the black smoke.

    He grabbed the sword that pierced my abdomen and thrust the sword further into the ground.

    Shuuuuk!!-

    In that state, it falls quickly to the ground.

    Kwaaaang!!

    “Wow!!… … .”

    It is a pain that twists the internal organs and tears the whole body apart.

    It feels like black smoke billowing from the sword spreads inside and envelops the entire body. Although the body was developed with great effort, it was still no match for the ruler.

    Kuuk!

    The guy stomped hard on his face with one foot, putting his weight on it, just as the sword was sheathed.

    “Say. Who are you? Are you a collaborator with that crazy bitch?”

    The interrogation that followed seemed to be trying to dig into my relationship with Shaella.

    I got into trouble.

    I have no idea what the ability is.

    Black smoke enveloped my body and I felt a strong sense of discomfort throughout my body.

    It can’t go on like this.

    At least Shaella can’t be disturbed.

    However, if I give up this body, I will have no means of taking Shaella home. This is the only alter ego that can handle the dimensional stem.

    But how?

    Is there a way to overcome it?

    Sigh!!

    “Pfft!!… .”

    “Say. Unless you want to die.”

    My forehead is weighed down.

    They are being interrogated in a disgraceful manner.

    Susss-

    I secretly dyed my eyes red.

    Even if half of my body flies away rather than causing trouble to Shaella like this-

    [dare.]

    I flinch.

    Suddenly I heard Shaella’s voice.

    It was not a telepathic voice, but a voice that softly spread throughout the surroundings.

    “What is it?… .”

    Illusion raised his head.

    I also looked up with plant vision.

    Wow!!… .

    Paaa!!!!-

    “Kkkk!!!!!!!!!!”

    Golden light brightens the world.

    The center of the giant monster’s body, which was spreading the darkness, was seen emitting light like fluorescence.

    And soon.

    Wow!!

    Quaaa

    The monster’s body exploded.

    An intense shock wave swept the world.

    [How dare someone bother my plants?]

    There is a large hole in the center of the monster’s body.

    Shaella appeared with a blue sky.

    She was looking down at this place with an angry look that had gripped the sky.

    It was like the sun.

    It was bright like the light of creation that tore through the darkness that covered the city.

    Dazzling golden color.

    I just watched in fascination.

    With her eye patch removed, Shaella looked like a beautiful and strong goddess.

    ‘Light golden color… .’

    The most surprising thing is the change in the pupils.

    It is not a faded, cloudy gray color, but rather has a hint of gold. It even seemed to be becoming clearer little by little.

    “Did Invasion fail?… .”

    Illusion, who was holding my head and pushing it down, also looked embarrassed. The guy forgot what he was questioning and made eye contact with Shaella.

    I, too, am equally embarrassed.

    Shaella’s brilliant golden eyes and the black stem wrapped around her wrist… … .

    It’s cheap-

    Shaella’s eyes look down at this exact place.

    I felt angrier than when I first encountered him as a test subject.

    Is he angry for me?

    “Huh. To escape from that.”

    “The author is… .”

    Even the surrounding rulers were surprised.

    Not only the ghast who found me, but even the powerful demigods widened their eyes. It was as if he was shrinking under the pressure of great intimidation.

    Coogoo soup!!

    Peeee!!!-

    A strong wind arose throughout the rulers.

    I felt as if the space was resonating.

    I noticed it right away.

    Shaella’s reputation spread throughout this place.

    Shaella’s unique warmth enveloped me, and others were crushed by the mighty force. It seemed like the level was stronger than before.

    But even for a moment.

    Illusion suddenly came to his senses and warned.

    [Stop!! If you resist, this guy will have no life.]

    Squeak!!

    “Qu… .”

    The guy twisted his sword.

    It was around this time that he realized that I had a big relationship with Shaella. It seemed like they were trying to take me hostage and neutralize Shaella.

    Crack.

    Shaella’s face became more grim.

    With my fists clenched, the golden light-

    Kwasik!!

    Kwagwagwagwanggwang!!!

    [Stop!! Do you think I’ll just let this go to waste?!]

    Suddenly, black lightning struck halfway between Shaella and Illusion. On the roof of the building struck by lightning, the city owner with a frown on his face was keeping Shaella in check.

    Kuhwaaaa!!!

    Then, a huge black vortex formed in the sky, and the gaping monster body began to regenerate.

    The world is becoming dark again.

    [Based on his reaction, he seems to be something I cherish, but the moment he moves even a little, Illusion will cut off his head.]

    Warning of illusion.

    Shaella responded with an unpleasant expression.

    [You guy… That’s how you keep your mouth open and barking.]

    [Shut up. I just let my guard down for a moment.]

    The city’s owner was a total mess.

    The body part is replaced with teeth covered in dark red aura. I feel like my energy has weakened, as if I was hit by Shaella.

    However, it is still enough to keep Shaella in check.

    furthermore.

    “Don’t ignore us.”

    “I can’t stand to see you behaving like this anymore!!”

    “You brought some strange luggage. Funny.”

    High-ranking rulers also surrounded Shaella.

    Even if it was Shaella, it seemed difficult to break through this siege and save me. If I stayed like this, it would only be a hindrance.

    Sigh-

    I communicated with Shaella’s black stem.

    It was a part of me, but it became independent, and now I see it has transformed itself. Unlike ordinary spirits, it feels self-conscious.

    This guy responded to my wishes.

    He transformed himself to help Shaella.

    Now, we can no longer simply dismiss it as spirit magic.

    The one who brought Shaella back to life and broke the curse.

    A guy that evolved by feeding on my existence.

    I communicated with this guy all the time.

    I figured out what this guy could do.

    Thanks to this, I was able to think of a way to get out of this place.

    What is needed is sacrifice.

    Immediately, I called Shaella.

    [Shaella. Don’t worry about me.]

    [what?]

    [I know your condition is bad. From now on, just focus on getting out. That stem will replace me.]

    [No way.]

    [It’s hard to get out together, but it’s possible if you’re alone. Anyway, even if I die, I won’t die. So, we should make the most of this.]

    […] Why are you saying that?]

    [sorry. Still, I’ll take just one serving.]

    [hey!?]

    There is no need for further conversation.

    Shaella gave back to me the same way she did to me.

    Thanks to this, I vaguely understand how he felt about helping me.

    For something precious that must be protected.

    He probably helped me simply with that feeling.

    That’s the same for me too.

    I was thinking about getting you out.

    The option of opening the portal together and running away has already been blocked. However, I have no intention of becoming a burden to Shaella. The more you hesitate in this situation, the more disadvantageous it becomes.

    So what action should I take?

    Kuuk!!… .

    I gripped my gauntlets tightly.

    I feel strength gathering in my grip.

    “Hmm? What are you doing!!”

    Pap deuk!!

    “Pfft!!… .”

    Illusion responded immediately.

    The left arm wearing the gauntlet was dislocated.

    But if it was going to stop like this, it didn’t even start. Instead of a motionless arm, a stem was grown and the elbow was bent 180 degrees.

    Wood-duk!!-

    The pain of a single body is familiar.

    In no time, I pointed my palm toward the sky.

    Breath firing.

    Paaa!!

    “Inhale!!”

    The light ray engulfed the illusion.

    Even if it doesn’t do much damage to him, it’s enough to create a small gap. As you can see, the crushing force has significantly weakened.

    Sigh!!

    Just in time for my breath to stop, I hit the illusion engulfed in light with my right elbow.

    I rolled over, picked up the dropped vampire sword, and woke up.

    [Isn’t this the time for everyone to look away?]

    Kwaaang!!!!

    The rulers of the sky and the city owner looked in this direction, but in the meantime, Shaella surprised one of the rulers. I’m glad it helped, but this isn’t the goal I was hoping for.

    Suddenly!!

    Immediately, he cut his left arm with a vampire sword.

    Ugh!!!

    The sword body vibrates.

    The guy who had the blood of the rulers and even my own blood brought out a strong red energy.

    “Squeeze more!!”

    I shouted at the sword and swung it forward.

    visor!!!

    Sword and sword clashed.

    I was caught up in the beam of light, but the illusion that seemed unharmed was attacking me.

    Wow!!

    Gigi geek!!!-

    The sword cries out.

    It seems like he’s writhing in pain.

    Even though I was strengthened by absorbing the ruler’s blood, my capabilities were too low to properly counter Illusion’s attacks. If I hadn’t learned Kasyan’s swordsmanship, I would have already been defeated by the previous blow.

    “Stupid. No matter how hard you struggle, nothing will change.”

    I didn’t deny what he said.

    Illusion and I faced each other with our swords touching.

    Sometimes, even if you know it’s impossible, there are times when you can’t back down.

    I will finish this guy in my own way.

    That way, we can ease Shaella’s burden.

    Sreuk.

    I focused on feeling the space moving.

    Let’s empty our thoughts.

    We must let go of hesitation.

    Let’s at least lay the board down and die.

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