Ch.351351. Resolution (4)

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Selwharyun narrowed his eyes as he observed the two humans before him.

He was watching them intently, especially after they had just openly declared they would do something strange.

‘…There’s nothing really different though?’

The battle pattern had been quite uniform until now.

For an Eastern sorcerer—especially one who had reached the pinnacle—their verbal commands could serve as both spear and shield. Those who possess the power to twist the very “phenomena” of reality deserve such descriptions, if anything.

And Selwharyun was at the pinnacle among sorcerers.

With such abilities, it was only natural that the humans before him would struggle simultaneously.

“-Kuk!”

“This guy is really annoying!”

Elnore Erinarise la Tristan groaned while Elia Krisanax screamed as they both twisted their bodies at the same time.

Had they not done so, they would have been completely sliced by the “slash” that suddenly appeared in mid-air.

Being able to manipulate the laws of the world at will is an ability far more dangerous than the intimidation conveyed in that sentence.

For instance, the air around them suddenly transforming into a “slash” attempting to cut them.

“This doesn’t make sense… it’s too absurd…!”

“It’s quite an honor to hear that from a demon and a hero.”

Selwharyun sneered, but it was true that the situation was absurd enough to naturally elicit such comments.

Attacks suddenly slowed down, the ground’s elevation twisted unexpectedly, and ordinary objects around them transformed into life-threatening weapons at any moment.

It would be better to fight with eyes closed. If everything in sight constantly needed to be doubted, concentration would be disrupted.

The very “phenomena” surrounding them was changing moment by moment.

In a way, this was far more vicious than the Holy Emperor that Darwood Campbell had fought earlier. That one had simply sat still, maximizing his durability to withstand attacks.

The issue there had been “firepower” to break through, not figuring out how to attack.

Here, the difference in fundamental capabilities was so evident that finding an opening for counterattack was nearly impossible.

“-We didn’t come this far just to give up in a place like this!”

And it was clear that Elia’s declaration was having an effect at this point.

Another charge followed. This was the method they had adopted dozens of times to target Selwharyun.

‘…Nothing special this time either?’

She was speaking with determination, but there seemed to be no visible change in their approach.

That is, until Elia suddenly “wrapped” Elnore around herself.

“…?”

Before Selwharyun could voice his confusion.

The reason for such a formation quickly became apparent.

It was as if she was lifting the human like that, using her as a “shield” against whatever might pour down, while charging forward.

“Aaaaaaah-!!”

“-I’ll pay you back double later if this doesn’t work-!”

“…”

These women were truly insane.

Of course, given their specs, they could probably gain an advantage with any equipment or ability, but

their approach of relying solely on their durability and pushing forward recklessly displayed a ferocity worthy of berserkers…

Whenever an attack came or surrounding phenomena changed, if they tried to deal with it while advancing, their speed would slow and they’d eventually be stopped.

Rather than that, their plan seemed to be to preserve one person’s health while breaking through regardless of what came at them.

‘Do I look that easy to deal with?’

Selwharyun smirked as he crafted a few more verbal commands.

No matter if his opponents were ancient beings from mythology, he was a human powerful enough to seal even such entities.

If they came at him so recklessly, they would only expose themselves to his full-power attacks!

“Come on then!”

Like that…

Although Elnore defended well and deflected most attacks,

it was clear that the human shield would die before reaching him…

“Hey!”

“Got it, switch!”

That is, if Elia and Elnore hadn’t suddenly switched positions like passing a baton.

“Kek, cough! This hurts like hell…!”

“Keep your mouth shut during your turn!”

And, just like before, they continued pushing forward while taking the attacks head-on.

Despite the accumulated damage, the demon was still a demon—the wounds on her body visibly regenerated during the brief moment she was free from attacks.

“…”

And they kept repeating this.

One would stand in front taking all the attacks, while the other stayed behind using the first as a shield to advance and recover from wounds.

‘…They’re doing this while taking attacks all over their bodies?’

Wow.

Wow…

Selwharyun was left speechless as they pushed forward.

Despite being cut, stabbed, blasted, and burned, they persistently advanced, taking turns using each other as human shields—a sight that sent chills down even Selwharyun’s spine.

How long had it been since he’d faced opponents who valued their lives so little?

‘-Even so!’

Despite watching them steadily closing the distance, Selwharyun’s mind remained calm.

No matter how battered they were when they reached him, they ultimately had no means to defeat him at close range.

Once they got close, he would deliver a fatal blow. That was all.

But clearly, he wasn’t the only one thinking along those lines.

As if approaching for battle was never even the main option, Elia immediately took action.

“Hup-!”

Elia grabbed the Soul Linker on her forearm and threw it with all her might toward Selwharyun.

Since she had imbued it with no special ability and simply thrown it with pure strength, Selwharyun stared blankly, unsure how to react.

Then, with a thud, thud, the Soul Linker rolled a few times in front of him, and Selwharyun narrowed his eyes as he looked at it.

What meaning could this possibly have?

“Ah.”

Fortunately, that was soon explained.

Energy began to gather inside the bracelet, and then a single

It was like “materializing” a spirit.

“-It’s been a while. Verbal Command Sorcerer.”

“…Huh?”

“Perhaps you don’t recognize me as Valkarsus—would you know me as the Boy King?”

The Boy King… that much he understood.

They had both been under the Luminary in the past, after all.

Though he had completely ignored him, he at least knew of his existence.

But if asked to deduce his identity from that name.

‘Valkarsus… you say?’

Selwharyun narrowed his eyes and stared at the other party for a long time.

The small male form before him was clearly…

“I don’t know you.”

“…”

“Who are you?”

The spirit form of Valkarsus, who had been silently observing his reaction, let out a small laugh.

“Seems you don’t even remember.”

“No, why don’t you give me at least a hint I could remember?”

“You cursed and destroyed my family, my relatives, my country, my homeland. Does that help?”

Hmm.

So he killed this man’s family, destroyed his country, and ruined his entire life…

“Do you have any idea how unhelpful that is?”

Honestly, he doesn’t remember at all.

Such people weren’t just one or two in his past.

“…”

Undoubtedly.

This might be considered the most insulting attitude toward an adversary who had been sharpening his blade for eons specifically targeting him.

But despite facing such reactions, Valkarsus didn’t respond and just nodded impassively.

In truth, he had anticipated this response long ago.

“That might actually be better.”

“-What is?”

As Selwharyun removed several talismans attached to his body, Valkarsus calmly raised his hand.

Thinking about it, as just said, truly.

It’s fortunate that he’s this kind of person.

“All those years I’ve accumulated.”

For what he was about to do to this man.

“Were for this.”

Because he wouldn’t feel any guilt.

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“-Hmm.”

Surveying the battlefield situation before him, Bogart Marquis let out a deep sigh.

“Tying down the Holy Empire’s forces isn’t particularly difficult as expected… but this is the problem.”

The equipment used by the Tribal Union was excellent, capturing not just vital signs but also the flow of energies in the vicinity, making it all the more clear.

Right now, Darwood Campbell and another person were venturing deeper and deeper into the void zone.

“…If we leave them like that, well, won’t they die?”

“Then why aren’t you doing anything, you damn fool!”

“No. Looking at their movements, this is almost like a demonstration. He’s saying he’ll handle it himself, so others shouldn’t interfere.”

“…”

Kasa Garda puffed on his pipe as he quietly listened.

“…Must have his reasons.”

“Of course, we can’t just leave them be.”

“Do you have something in mind?”

In response to Kasa’s question, Bogart Marquis, who had been tapping his cheek, broke into a smile.

“Well, there should be people desperate to enter that place by now.”

Of course, regardless of the circumstances.

They couldn’t just leave someone who was trying to die alone.

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