episode_0054

Natural strength and natural fighting sense. Excluding these two, El’s abilities are simple. Purification that removes dirty things.

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When you think of purification, what image comes to mind? Most people think of nuns wearing head scarves and paladins wearing thick armor.

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And these common thoughts are true in most cases. Priests were always dispatched to the walls of the empire for purification, and those who set out to purify the already polluted land were paladins wearing thick armor.

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Clerics use the purifying energy mixed with mana, obtained as a reward for believing in the gods. Therefore, it is impossible to purify indefinitely. Just as a wizard collapses from exhaustion when he casts magic wildly, the same goes for priests. Purification is the magic of the priests.

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But El is different. For L, purification is like breathing. It’s not just about using mana, it’s about existence itself.

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After realizing that, L had two thoughts. One thing is his unique idea of ​​using his power to purify the polluted land.

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On the other hand, the second idea was something that would not be easily understood by ordinary people. It was also the biggest factor that caused El to become isolated at the academy.

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El hadn’t fought his way since his first day with Geoff. Nevertheless, he did not miss the top position at the Academy, but the difference from his original status was significant.

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But now was not the time to choose between cold and hot food. Even if Revan hates him for this, it can’t be helped. Because there is a next time only if the neck is attached. So El closed her eyes and began a fight that only she could do.

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“···What is that?”

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By nature, members of the Black Snake are not allowed to speak during missions. This is because there is a risk of your identity being discovered through your voice.

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However, one of the members muttered without realizing it. It meant that he was very embarrassed.

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Kwaang-! A black, sinister wardrobe fell from the sky. And the person who summoned the object was slowly approaching them.

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Soon, the closet door opened. Hwaaaak- something with an ominous aura started to come out of it.

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“Avoid!”

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One of the masks shouted, ignoring the rules for the second time. It was a cry filled with trembling and fear.

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A middle-aged man with the most outstanding skills among the members. Warren has a history of working in the black market for managing goods in the past. I knew it from that experience.

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“Curse! It’s a curse! It’s also incredibly dark!”

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Warren thought. They don’t know the identity of that woman, but they say she’s probably going to attack them by throwing cursed objects at them.

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Even at first glance, the density was so thick that it could not be compared to objects he had seen several times. Even if it touches your body, you will probably have to prepare for lifelong medical treatment.

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“It’s dangerous to even touch it! So… huh?”

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Although the prediction that it was a cursed object was correct, what happened next was unexpected. The cursed items that came out of the closet flew into El’s body.

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Purple robe. A sword boasting a blood-red handle. A coffin made of thorn vines. All of them contained a curse that was difficult to bear. Those items flew out and enveloped El’s body.

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To describe the appearance of a person named L, it would be pure white hair. Skin that is clean enough to look bright and transparent. She was a beautiful quartz-like woman with beautiful golden eyes.

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Relics with a deep curse were placed on his body. It was a sight that was truly out of place and could be seen as bizarre to some people.

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“···Ha.”

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However, the body of El, the person involved, was not distorted or eroded. This is because the purifying energy that naturally flows from the body protects the body. El, who was finally armed, stepped on the ground.

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“You’d better be prepared.”

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It’s embarrassing to show it to someone you have a crush on. It was an idea I got from being despised at the academy. El’s tightly stretched body rushed like an arrow on a string. Cutting through the wind with speed and intimidation that is incomparable to before.

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In the past, when Sophia opened the door to the other world and the war began, some time passed, the demons came up with a plan.

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Although humans appear united on the outside, they are more selfish than anyone else. Sophia agreed.

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In particular, the strong who thirsted for power had an even higher rate of insanity. It’s true that Sophia is an unrivaled crazy bitch. However, similar things have happened several times so far, such as learning blood magic and destroying a village where civilians live under the pretext of becoming stronger.

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So the devils thought. How to subdue the powerful who have lost the screws of the empire.

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The method was to spread equipment with extraordinary abilities throughout the empire.

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A bracelet that doubles your strength simply by wearing it on your wrist. Shoes that make you twice as fast just by wearing them. A sword that, even if dropped on a rock, will not lose its teeth and will actually cut you.

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But there is no gain without cost in this world. Those items contained deep curses. When worn for a long time, the body becomes distorted, turning into something neither human nor demonic, and attacks everything in sight.

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The empire realized the reality of what it called ‘relics’ and immediately banned all distribution and use. It was a quick response and not too late.

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However, the strong people’s obsession with power was strong. To the point where they use artifacts at the risk of becoming non-human. Those who were so twisted left deep scars on the empire.

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100 years since the war ended. Half of the relics were successfully recovered from the empire and the church. However, the other half was still hiding in various parts of the empire, looking for someone to listen to them… the current situation was.

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However, there is one thing that the empire and the church could not figure out. A girl whose parents were part of an imperial exploration team went around retrieving hidden artifacts in remote places and purifying those areas. And that we have those artifacts.

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“Ugh-!”

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A man whose forearm was cut by a sinister sword let out a childlike scream. This is because a snake came out of the scar and bit his neck.

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“···What is that bitch doing?”

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Antonio’s face, which had maintained his composure the whole time, cracked. I’ve never seen a fight like that before.

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A masked person grabbed El from behind and threw a memorized message. It was a secret and skilled workmanship that did not even make the sound of the wind blowing.

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-Kagak!

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“···Ha.”

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But the dagger never stuck. This is because the purple robe surrounding El’s body moved on its own, as if it had an ego, and threw away the memorization.

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Hwaak – L’s head turned at the sound of the dagger bouncing. The mask that met those eyes felt an instinctive fear.

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The mask quickly hid itself in the darkness. It was an attitude that was truly appropriate to say that he had lost his sense of purpose. Elle turned her head and approached Benny, who was slumped on the floor.

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“Benny.”

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“Sorry, sorry. sorry. I don’t want to die. Help me. I’m sorry-”

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Sigh-! L’s palm hit Benny’s cheek. Sharp words began to come out of L’s mouth instead of the usual politeness.

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“Oh, ah?”

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“Benny. Listen carefully.”

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Wow. L grabbed Benny’s hair, who was unable to come to his senses, and brought him closer to her face.

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“I hate you. If you look at the current situation, you are the culprit.”

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“I didn’t know it would be like this… It’s true, really-”

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“Shut up. Because it’s annoying. Still, the reason I want to save you is because I don’t think you have committed a crime worthy of death. Do you know?”

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Tuk. The hand holding Benny’s hair loosened. El whispered in Benny’s ear.

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“I will create a gap, so run away. And hide in the dormitory. Don’t go anywhere for a while. Did you understand?”

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“Suction-”

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Nod nod. Benny desperately moved his head up and down, tears streaming down his face. Eventually, El’s head turned towards Antonio.

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Antonio assessed El’s level. Of course, the relics worn are threatening. His skills were also quite excellent.

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However, the level of sword swing was on the same level as himself, or slightly superior. Of course, it was abnormally high for an academy cadet, but I didn’t think it would be impossible to deal with if one took advantage of many of the strengths.

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“······.”

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L was also the same as playing the abacus in his head. My physical condition wasn’t that good, and there were still a lot of enemies. The route to the academy is completely blocked.

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In the end, El made a decision. The direction you want to go in. Kwaduk – El, who stepped on the ground strongly, turned his head towards Antonio and rushed towards him.

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“Everything, to me!”

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Antonio, realizing that he was a target, shouted. The masks blocked El in unison.

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Quang! A long sword similar to his own height was swung. Several masks flew off and rolled on the floor, but they succeeded in stopping the rush.

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The moment Antonio looked at that and was about to swing his sword, the atmosphere around him became subdued with a sense of intimidation. For the first time, cold sweat broke out on Antonio’s forehead.

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“Mr. Lee-”

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Kaan-! Revan’s Babieka, which finally activated its core, was swung. Antonio was pushed with his legs stuck to the ground. I barely succeeded in blocking the attack.

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However, it is a sword for the head of the Wetzlar family. The sword body, which was like a flowing wave, could not withstand it. Scattered blades, like shards of broken glass, rolled across the floor.

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“Surrounded! It’s 10 seconds at most! If you just hold on to your feet in the meantime…?”

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Antonio’s urgent words did not last until the end. Revan, who broke the sword, immediately put his arms under El’s knees and lifted him up.

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“-?!”

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El’s cheeks turned red as she had various relics wrapped around her body. However, Revan paid no heed and kicked the ground once again. Toward the other side of the academy.

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Quang! The floor Revan stepped on cracked, exposing his insides. Just like that, Revan cut through the wind and disappeared into the darkness beyond the bushes.

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Looking at that scene, Antonio placed his hand on his forehead and muttered. I failed.

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“···Do you want to track it?”

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“Didn’t you hear me just now? It’s faster than an average arrow, but what kind of chase is this?”

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ha. Antonio sighed and muttered. I failed to break my brother’s doll. It would be a long time to see that expression from when I was young.

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“No.”

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Revan ran away anyway, and it seemed like he would never return to Geoff. If Revan shows himself again, of course Antonio will attempt to assassinate him again. And there was no way Revan didn’t know that fact.

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It’s really unreasonable, but no matter how much he gets hit, Revan can’t kill Antonio. He is the head of a family that ranks among the three fingers of the empire. The moment you kill him, you become a fugitive for the rest of your life. Arrieta is not at a level that can solve the situation.

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That means Revan will never meet Arrieta again, and the younger brother will not be able to confirm the fate of his beloved doll. Antonio pointed at the desiccated body that had been attacked by Revan.

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“Avid? Wrap that in something like a wrapping cloth and bring it with you.”

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“···Why?”

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“I wasn’t able to catch and kill Revan, but I thought I could see my brother’s expression distort. I will use that as evidence.”

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Well, I couldn’t kill it, but I eventually succeeded in taking the doll away. Celebrating half of his success, Antonio turned toward Arrieta’s mansion.

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