episode_0084

Maeb slowly takes a stance while looking at the ‘enemy’ in front of him.

Immediately after, the pigeons that had been slowly circling in the sky began to attack.

“Gugugugugu country!!!!!!”

“Block it!”

“Yeah!”

Her escorts rush forward as soon as Maeb gives her order.

There were four people in total, and each and every one of them was a wizard or witch who could use magical powers.

Although not as gifted as Maeb,

They are the best elite soldiers in the empire, all of whom belong to the Imperial Guard, and can be considered strong in their own right.

In some ways, it was a superior force than the 50 or so security guards who had just dealt with the pigeon swarm.

And, just as Maev had expected, they began to lightly dispatch the flock of pigeons flocking towards them.

“Hoo..”

Dozens of pigeons are easily swept away with each swing of their swords.

Watching the scene, the woman in mourning clothes let out a light exclamation and, as if performing a magic trick, pulled out a staff that she had hidden somewhere.

and..

-visor!-

“Tsk..”

“Hoohoohoo..”

The next moment, Maeb’s expression slightly distorted and a woman in mourning clothes with a faint smile on her lips.

Before her eyes, there was Maeb, who had tried to strike her with a sword filled with condensation, but the attack was blocked.

The raid took place amidst the distraction of countless pigeons and the guards fighting against them.

Maev automatically began to frown as he watched the woman in mourning clothes effortlessly fending this off.

‘This woman… has such a wide field of vision that it’s useless. And on top of that, this magic power…’

She doesn’t show any sign of fatigue even though she uses that much magic.

Even at this very moment, the black pupil she had created was still not disappearing and was still spewing out doves.

“Mr. Maeb!”

“Don’t worry about this one! You guys, do whatever it takes to block that pigeon hole!”

“Ah. Yes! I understand!”

Instead of going to help the princess at her command, the guards advance towards the black pupil while killing pigeons.

Meanwhile, while the guards were dealing with the pigeons, Princess Maeb swung her sword fiercely and attacked, but the woman in front of her was blocking her attacks with ease.

“Hehehe, you’re quite the speculator. And this magic power… Your skill may be lacking, but I must definitely recognize your talent. But little miss.”

-grasp!-

The next moment, a woman in mourning clothes lightly slapped Maev’s attack, breaking her posture.

Maev’s attacks were cut off by her fluid, quick movements, and she lost her balance and was pushed back.

“Unfortunately, it seems like I still need to hone my basic skills a bit more”

“Huh..”

Fortunately, she managed to keep her balance at the last moment and did not fall, but Maev was unable to refute her words.

Maev was able to tell through their brief exchange just now.

The reason why he is being pushed back now is not because of the amount of magical power or how to use it, but because of the fundamental difference in weapon skills.

No matter how excellent the condensation is, it is only a technology that improves the performance of the weapon.

As there was a difference in the ability to wield it, the current situation was bound to turn out to be unfavorable to Maev.

‘As expected… I knew he was a strong opponent, but it’s impossible to defeat him with a straight attack. Now that it’s come to this…’

Maeb confirmed that he had no chance of winning in this type of close combat.

Also, looking at the condition of the escorts who were still moving forward while dealing with the pigeon flock, it was difficult to ask for help from that side.

‘I can’t help it… since it’s come to this. I have no choice but to start using magic in earnest.’

A condensation that manipulates magical power to increase the strength and cutting power of the sword.

A physical enhancement that dramatically increases physical abilities and agility by surrounding the body with magical power.

Although these two skills could make even a novice wizard into a powerful warrior capable of surpassing the power of most humans.

However, they are only very basic parts, along with defensive magic such as barriers.

The most fundamental definition of magic is… the power to twist reality.

In other words, he was at the point where he could reorganize the world according to his own ideas. This was the true face of the technology called magic.

At this very moment, the pigeons that Maev is seeing are also the result of the woman in mourning before her eyes twisting the laws of the world as she wishes.

And. In that respect, this is the kind of world Maev wants.

The magic she uses is…

“!”

“Hoohoohoo..”

The next moment, the two people’s facial expressions suddenly begin to reverse.

The woman in mourning clothes, who had been relaxed until just a moment ago, began to harden her expression as she watched the magical power flowing before her eyes.

‘This guy… Is it possible that he’s already developed his own magic at that age? What the…’

She had seen countless magicians and helped countless people develop their talents.

However, the girl in front of me is still a young child, not even 20 years old.

Considering this, her talent could be said to be of a level that only comes once every few decades.

‘The Empire also… must give some recognition to magic, right? When the witches and wizards came over, they didn’t pay much attention because of the bloodline restrictions. Could it be that in such a short period of time, someone like this…’

With that thought in mind, she slowly straightened the cane she was holding and took a defensive stance.

at that time..

“! This.. This is..”

The next moment, a deep bewilderment began to creep into her face.

It was a thick thornbush that had grown at some point and started to wrap around her legs.

Thorns growing at such a terrifying rate that they are clearly visible to the eye.

They quickly pierced through her magical defenses and began to climb up her legs, tearing at her flesh.

“Damn it!”

She quickly moved her staff while feeling intense pain, cut off the thorns, and then quickly dodged away.

however..

“It’s useless.”

Thorns stretching out at a terrifying speed towards where she moves.

Even though her speed was a bit slower, she had no choice but to evade the attacks without rest, as if she stopped for even a moment, her movements would be blocked.

‘What a powerful yet annoying magic… and with this much magical power. Seriously, if I had just had the chance, I would have taken him in as my disciple right away.’

With that thought in mind, she continued to evade attacks.

However, even while being attacked, she did not feel that much danger, although she was a little surprised.

Although Maev’s thorns were pursuing them quickly, their speed began to slow down at some point, and seeing this, the woman in mourning began to realize that her thoughts were correct.

‘Indeed… My magic power is slowly running out. Well, that’s to be expected, considering I’m maintaining this much magic at that age. If this keeps up, I’ll probably see the end soon, right?’

With that in mind, she began to slowly slow down, showing signs of changing her stance from escape to offense.

however..

“Hehehe.”

“! Ah..”

The next moment, a cold smile passed across Maev’s lips.

At the same time, the woman in mourning clothes stopped moving as she realized the situation she was in.

It wasn’t just a change in emotions.

In fact, she is now unable to move any longer.

“No way… You were aiming for this from the beginning?”

“Correct answer.”

The scene that appears before Maev’s eyes.

It was the sight of a woman in mourning, completely trapped between densely growing thorn trees.

“The best way to catch a wild bird is to put it in a cage.”

Maeb, confident of victory with those words.

At the same time, her vision showed the guards who had arrived near the black pupil.

‘I don’t know what kind of magic it is, but if it’s magic created by humans, it’s bound to have limitations. If you attack it with condensation or something, it’ll be destroyed.’

In fact, it seemed as if the guards had similar thoughts to hers, and they were also showing signs of trying to attack it with their staffs filled with condensation.

Even if it wasn’t destroyed with that, Maev thought that since the wizard had already been captured, the situation was over.

however..

“!”

The next moment, a scene appears in Maev’s eyes.

It was… a woman in mourning attire with a cold smile on her lips for a moment.

And.. what is hanging at the end of her gaze is..

“! Okay.. Just touch that pupil for a moment..”

-bang!-

Before Maev could even finish speaking, it was already too late.

Immediately after the condensation, a powerful explosion occurred in the black cavity where the pigeons were pouring out, and the aftermath caused all of Maev’s guards to fall to the ground, rendering them incapable of fighting.

and..

“Ah!”

She pierces through Maev’s thorns without missing a single moment of opening.

The aftermath left her with serious injuries, but the surprise blow she struck pierced Maev’s abdomen.

“Ouch!”

“I sincerely respect your skills, little girl.”

A woman in mourning clothes said with a cold smile.