episode_0041

The demons, squeezing through the cracks and chattering their teeth, search for prey. Yohan glanced back and bit his lip.

‘It’s like adding insult to injury… … .’

The hyenas we are currently dealing with are not something to be ignored. They are not that numerous, but they are all at a level where they can use the Mana Blade.

However, if the flood of demons is added here, I cannot guarantee that we will be able to safely overcome this situation.

Since we never knew when a high-level demon would emerge from the flood, we had to quickly clear out the hyenas in front of us.

‘Should I try something a little more challenging?’

John drew up the magical power of his entire body. His blue eyes flashed and gusted. Whoa! Intense waves of magical power spread in all directions.

“That bastard is preparing something!”

“In sync with the movements of the devil!”

The hyenas retreated and hid themselves in the black fog. Their aim was to ambush Yohan while he was dealing with the demons.

“Klararara!”

“Keeek!”

The demons’ teeth flashed in the moonlight as they leapt toward John. Short, thick claws tore through the rock and tore through the air.

Their eyes were bloodshot, and the howls that echoed through the air were the very embodiment of despair.

‘… First, let’s deal with the demons.’

The hyenas are a headache, but the number of demons is extraordinary. They are pouring out of the cracks even now.

John made a hand gesture with both hands. The magical threads that glowed from his fingertips quickly unraveled, and the magical powers of absorption and emission became intertwined.

Woohoo!!

A spiral sphere of magical power began to swirl from John’s fingertips. The vortex created by the entanglement of magical powers of absorption and emission distorted even the flow of air.

The sphere grew larger and larger, causing the ground to vibrate. The surrounding trees and rocks creaked painfully and burst apart.

John’s hand reached out towards the crack. A spiral of emanation and absorption surged forward at explosive speed.

Super magic, Spiral Breaking Heaven.

Kwakwakwakwa-!

The whirlwind swept across the ground as if it were exploding. The demons were sucked into the center without even being able to scream, and their bodies were torn apart.

Kwaaah!!

Then, the spiral wave crashed into the crack, causing a huge explosion of magical power and causing the ground to shake. A strong flash of light swept through the area.

A huge storm arose, shattering the surroundings, splitting the ground, blowing rocks like dust and covering the sky with a cloud of dirt.

Red rain soaked the sky in thick dust, seeping into the ground. Screams scattered across the sky, mixed with the rain, and echoed across the ground.

The sky and the earth echoed with screams.

‘What about the hyenas?’

John looked back immediately after dealing with the demons emerging from the crack. He could feel the hyenas moving.

But I couldn’t use magic right now. The magical power that went into the spiral was too much, and it was overloaded.

“… … .”

John rolled his eyes tirelessly, watching for signs of the hyenas. He only had to hold out for 10 seconds. If they attacked then… … .

But battles don’t always go as planned. The hyenas, who realized they couldn’t use magic right away, rushed in and swung their mana blades.

John threw himself backwards and rolled on the floor. Crack! A red sword flashed through the air.

“Continue right away!”

The hyenas’ attacks poured down like rain. The magic circuit was overloaded, making it impossible to use the spirit stream. Crunch. Yohan gritted his teeth and rolled on the ground once again.

Shukak!

Five mana blades split the space where John had been. The density is considerable. Even if you pour all your magical power into the spirit stream, it will not be able to defend against it.

Sasa sak!

The hyenas moved like predators teasing their prey. For a moment, they closed in on John, then quickly disappeared into the black fog.

There was a brief moment of silence before the attack began again. At that moment, a blade suddenly emerged from the fog, aimed at John’s side.

I twisted my body and barely escaped, but once again a laughing voice was heard from within the black fog.

“Kiaaak!”

“Krrr!”

Meanwhile, demons were pouring out of the cracks again. Even though they had been cleared out once, the number was unusual. It was on the level of what could be called a flood.

“This kind of thing.”

John’s eyes became cold and sank. If we continue like this, there will be no end.

He slowly raised his hand and muttered quietly.

“Book of Disaster.”

Flap! A pure white halo of light gathered before my eyes, revealing a book. Knowledge granted only to those who broke the taboo.

‘I didn’t want to use this, but I guess there’s no way around it.’

If the magic in the Book of Calamity were discovered, he would be branded a sorcerer and face the death penalty, but now was the time to be in a position to decide between water and fire.

John closed his eyes, placing his hand on the book. Every time his fingertips brushed the pages, the air vibrated as if screaming.

Thunderstorm.

The sky split open. A huge bolt of lightning was born from the clouds and struck the earth. Light and thunder swept across the ground, crushing the entire area.

Black clouds suddenly gathered over John’s head. The air was tense with a tension that threatened to tear him apart, and a cold shiver ran down his skin.

Kwarrr-!!

A thunderous crack of thunder rang out, as if the sky was splitting open. At that moment, a huge bolt of lightning struck the ground, splitting it. Light and sound erupted almost simultaneously.

A sight that seems to connect the sky and the earth.

“This, what is this…!”

“… Oh my god.”

As the black fog cleared in the fierce storm, the hyenas hiding inside were revealed. They had lost their will to fight due to the overwhelming magical power.

John raised his magical power and moved the lightning storm.

Kwarrrr!!

The storm raged and formed a territory. The thunderbolts and winds flew in from all directions. Lightning flashed in different locations every short moment, leaving no room to escape.

“Kkaaaah!!”

“Kwak!”

The hyenas fell before they could even utter a proper final word due to the destructive power of the lightning strikes that struck at breathtaking speeds.

The wind howled and howled, and the lightning contained within it was so strong that it could be felt tactilely.

The smell of burning air stung my nostrils. The dazzling flashes of lightning took away all color.

“Ha, haha.”

The hyena, who seemed to be the leader of the pack, dropped his sword. Clang. The sound was as if the creature was losing its mind.

A sight that no one would suspect.

This was a realm of death where survival was no longer permitted.

Kwarrr!!

A bolt of lightning fell from the sky and struck the last remaining hyena. In a flash of blue light, the creature collapsed to the ground, burning black.

The surroundings were enveloped in silence. The smell of burning stung the tip of the nose, and the remaining creatures held their breath.

“Hoo.”

John took a breath of the cold air and calmed his remaining energy. His fingertips were trembling. Feeling dizzy from the excessive consumption of magical power, he grabbed his head and turned it away.

The demons that burst out through the cracks were struck by lightning every moment and turned to dust, and the hyenas that had turned pitch black and only their shapes remained motionless.

“It’s good that everything is organized.”

I just can’t figure out how to close this disaster magic, this lightning storm.

The ‘Han Bing Eum Hae’ I used before was a one-time use and then the end, but what should I do with the area that has already been created?

‘Let’s just leave it alone for now.’

I had come up with an excuse in case the traces of the lightning storm remained. I could just say that the storm came as soon as the crack opened.

The area is so openly spread out that you won’t be able to investigate it in detail, and you won’t even think that you did it.

‘…Let’s go down.’

John staggered past the hyenas that were burning black.

Then, he discovered knights lying down without even closing their eyes. They were all those who had been attacked by hyenas while on a mission with Johan.

“… … .”

Johan’s eyes, looking at the fallen knights, became cold and sank. His fists clenched. How many victims were there because of Cassis Lenokhonen, who could not tell the difference between a public and a private?

They all had families and promising futures.

What happened this time will not just pass by.

John took the knives used by hyenas and went down the mountain path.

I knew that all the hyenas in Cassis used the same dagger.

This would be a great piece of evidence to bring down Cassis Lenokhonen.

* * *

The first thing Johan did when he returned to the village was to contact Count Ekarsi to ask for assistance as there was a flood.

Count Ekarsi, realizing that the area could be devastated if a flood of demonic waters occurred, quickly sent out knights and soldiers.

After confirming that the troops had arrived, Johan came to Count Ekarsi’s residence to report.

So I came to the count’s residence and entered the office, and Count Ekarsi asked with a serious face.

“What happened?”

“This is an obvious flood of demons.”

John added, sitting on the sofa in his office.

“And, during the investigation, there was an attack.”

“Raid? Who the hell.”

“The hyenas.”

“Are you talking about hyenas?”

Hyenas are famous. They are loyal to a certain family and are active in the underworld.

“This is the proof.”

Johan held out one of the hyena daggers he had left on the table. Count Ekarsi frowned and looked at the blade.

“This is… … .”

“This will help you catch the mastermind.”

“… Okay. I’ll definitely look into it.”

Count Ekarsi, who had been handed the dagger, nodded with a hardened expression.

His investigation will be of great help in bringing down Cassis Lenokhonen.

Because he is a count recognized by the royal family and the owner of a large estate.

“So, what about the flood of demons…?”

The count asked. His expression was tense. If the waters were to overflow, there would be problems throughout the territory.

“We have taken the minimum measures. The storm is coming and you can’t go in right now, but the flooding itself has calmed down to some extent, so if you manage it well, it should be fine.”

The count let out a deep breath, seemingly relieved by John’s words.

“That’s fortunate. It could have been a big problem because the distance was close. Thanks to the Harsen Special Wizard.”

“No. It was something I had to do as a special wizard of the civil service.”

The count spoke, picking up the dagger on the table.

“You must be tired, so rest a bit and leave tomorrow. We will do our best to make sure that the Harsen Special Wizard can rest comfortably at Count Ekarsi’s house.”

From his perspective, John was more of a benefactor, since he single-handedly stopped the flood of demons.

“Then I will accept your favor without hesitation. Thank you.”

When John nodded, the count smiled brightly and rang the bell. The door opened and the butler who had been waiting came in.

“We will do our best to ensure that Harsen Special Wizard can rest comfortably.”

“Yes.”

The butler bowed his head politely and immediately began to guide us.

John greeted the count briefly and followed him.

“After.”

As he left the Count’s office, Johan let out a short sigh. Fatigue enveloped his entire body, but it didn’t show on his face.

However, the strange heaviness felt in his gait spoke of the weight of the battle he had just experienced.

“This way.”

John, who was guided to the bathroom by the butler, lay down in the bathtub that the servants had prepared in advance and filled with water.

Phew.

Amidst the rising steam, Johan’s eyes sank deeply.

‘Cassis Lenokhonen, this time it won’t be like last time.’

If we use evidence to link this to previous raids, it won’t be easy to get away with it.

These are the words of a fool who is blinded by women.

There was a chance that he could just cut off his tail and escape unharmed, but even then, he would have to give up his position as the successor to the House of Lenokhonen. He would probably lose all his authority.

John smiled faintly and closed his eyes.

Soon we will be able to see the Cassis Lenokhonen sinking into the deep sea.

The guy was so stupid, he was really stupid.