episode_0085
by fnovelpiaWhoop!!
Parting wind.
As I ran through the dark forest, I was alert to my surroundings.
Other than a few undead that had left the group, there was no sign of them.
How far did Croshell run away?
chuck!
I got off at one point.
A place where several trees were cut cleanly.
This is where I first encountered the Death Knight and lost Croshell.
Originally, it would have been easy to track it down through the detection of evil, but it is not easy to distinguish it because of the warlock’s malice that has spread throughout the surrounding mountains.
then.
“ᛍᚢᛃᚨᚲᛁᛚᛋᛅ.”
Visualization of impact.
Wow~
The world’s vision turned gray.
With the 4-star magic frequently used in the tower, you can see the aftermath of all impacts up to an hour ago.
For example, footprints.
Something like a shock from the wind.
It is displayed in color.
“Light blue. I took a light leap and moved between those trees.”
Strong impacts are red.
The weaker it is, the bluer it is.
The blurrier the shock, the older it is.
If you distinguish this well, you can track all traces within an hour.
Although it is a little-known spell with an estimated range of only 1 hour and no other uses, I often used it.
There were so many pranksters.
fault!
I jumped lightly and followed the traces.
And I thought.
What should I do after killing Croshell?
It was said that there were 20 warlocks who came out to the forest.
It is difficult for the instructor to lose because he destroyed most of the Manghon Yuryangjin, but since each team is separated, it can be dangerous if they are attacked together.
Assuming there are 5 to 8 instructors per team, it is dangerous to have even 2 to 3 warlocks.
This is especially true if it is near the northeast.
The training center would have been isolated.
There would have been more warlocks united.
If you look at Ronica’s two teams right now, they are defeated and scattered.
There must be quite a few dangerous cadets.
“… If I see you on the way, I’ll have to help you a little.”
Anyway, Croshell is already in the palm of my hand. Even if you give it a minute, it won’t make a big difference.
Tadat!
Hwii~
Gray world.
Before I knew it, Croshell’s traces had turned yellow.
It means that the speed has been increased.
It was probably to get away from me and the Death Knight. Considering the blurry colors, it seemed like it had been at least 10 minutes.
Therefore, they gathered together and unleashed their deadly force on the front line.
feel me
Try running away for 100 days.
The price you pay for trying to kill your disciple.
I will never kill you gently.
*
“And, thank you… .”
“Myo… … .”
A savior who appears at the moment of crisis.
Lapis and Myorin stood up with difficulty and expressed their gratitude to Ronica.
In fact, I was startled and screamed at Ronica’s horrifying expression covered in blood, but fortunately, Ronica didn’t say anything.
I just watched him until he calmed down.
As if he understood himself.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“Ugh… .”
“That’s how war really is. I’m so scared that all I can do is run away.”
“… … … .”
Lapis couldn’t answer.
I was embarrassed by everything from being caught squeezing to the fact that I was saved by a junior.
When I first saw him, I thought he was just a junior who didn’t know anything about the world.
But what does it look like now?
A cold expression.
Cold voice.
In a situation where it was scary to even lift a finger, he raised his sword and killed the warlock.
Breaking the skull.
The magic trick exploded.
Sigh!
He calmly retrieves the sword stuck in the tree.
He didn’t look scared even after seeing the blood.
heavy.
strong.
Sharp.
Calm atmosphere.
A warrior who does not give in to adversity.
He was truly a true warrior.
On the other hand, I was pathetic.
I was jealous that Ronica was a 3-star player with a Hwansu as her pet, so I approached her with the intention of teasing her a little and belittled her pet.
Even after all that, I cry out loud and get rescued and given advice in an unsightly way.
It definitely wouldn’t have made a good impression.
Ronika saved him without hesitation.
so… .
I was just speechless.
I was so embarrassed that it was difficult to say a word.
“… You’ll be fine when you get to the shelter. Go.”
“… … huh… huh? Aren’t you going with me?”
“I’m going to go fight the undead… Will you still follow me?”
A creepy expression.
It’s hard to even look at it.
Those eyes were talking.
If you’re going to be that scared, don’t follow me.
Even though I have a mouth, no words come out.
The Ronica in front of me looked like an adult.
You become infinitely helpless.
This poor self-
“Please blame yourself after it’s over. In war, such thoughts are also meaningless. Value is not something you judge, it’s something you create.”
“… … … ?”
“If you want to live, act accordingly. Anyway, run straight to the shelter.”
Okay.
Ronika turned around.
I don’t know what the intention was.
I just felt resentful of this situation.
The sight of him seemingly penetrating and understanding my thoughts gave me a strange feeling.
Is that why?
Lapis shouted without thinking.
“Let’s go together!!! Me too… I don’t like sitting down like this… therefore!… … .”
Even though I say it myself, I don’t know.
What do you want to say?
Soon, a voice refuting directly was heard.
“Treatment for no reason is not beneficial to both parties. Going together is difficult and dangerous. I don’t want to accompany my senior.”
“But… .”
Ronica couldn’t deny it and looked at Lapis, who lowered her head.
I understand it well.
How does Lapis feel?
coward. I realized that I was like that and I hated it.
In other words, I feel helpless.
This is the same feeling that Ronica felt just a moment ago.
But I can’t take you with me.
Because I can’t protect it.
Because it doesn’t help.
‘Even the black man left me alone with this feeling…’ .’
For each other.
At this moment, Ronica understood both the black man’s feelings and Lapis’s feelings.
That’s why I acted a little on a whim.
“That heart… Actually, I understand. I won’t stop you if you want to follow me, but I can’t protect you. So take your pick. Will I follow you or not?”
I don’t know if I can protect it.
However, unlike black people, I wanted to give them the opportunity to make their own choices.
It’s dangerous, but will we shake off our sense of helplessness and join together?
Will I run away alone like a coward?
“I, I… .”
On the other hand, Lapis felt left out.
Is it really right to follow along?
Wouldn’t it be right to run to the shelter right now?
I’m going to fight the undead, but do I really need to go down that dangerous path?
But it was strange.
I had an unpleasant feeling that if I ran away like this, I would have to live like this for the rest of my life.
I was embarrassed because Ronica’s cold eyes seemed to pierce and despise these feelings. My junior is running around like this, so what am I doing so pitifully?
“I… I am!!… … .”
Ogi.
Manyong?
Anything is fine.
It doesn’t matter if you curse.
I didn’t want to stay still like this.
Ronika said crying won’t solve anything.
He told me to create my own value.
Lapis shouted in anger.
“I am your senior!!! You can’t just ignore the danger of your junior! That, and… I was already dead. Hey, it’s not that scary anymore!!”
Absurd statement.
Trembling hands and feet.
Tears slowly flowing out.
It’s an obvious lie… .
Ronika chuckled.
“I used to be so nervous too… All right. If you’re ready, follow me. That one moment of courage will change your future life.”
Sreuk~
Slightly warm eyes.
For some reason, I felt like I was recognized for that alone.
Have you ever tested yourself?
If so, was it recognized?
It was strange.
Why do I feel like an adult?
Why do you think it’s good to be recognized by someone younger than yourself?
Tuk.
Rustle~
Steps slowly moving away.
Ronika turns around and urges.
“Aren’t you going to follow me?”
“… I’m going, I’m going!!”
“Cat clothes!!”
Me too!!
Lapis moved along with Ronica.
And he spoke in a low whisper.
“Last time… I was sorry.”
*
Lapis and Ronica moved in silence.
They were heading toward the light of the shelter, but if they saw an undead that had left the group nearby, they would rush out and destroy it without mercy.
Lapis tried to help, but Ronica was so fast that it was over before she could act.
‘It seems like it’s just a waste of time… … .’
I felt embarrassed.
I tried my best to shout and follow him, but it wasn’t really helping at all.
No, Ronica was just strong.
I heard that he is a 3-star talent, but is he really at 3-star level?
At this level, he is worthy of being an instructor-
“Ugh!!! Help me!!!!”
Suddenly a loud scream was heard.
It seemed like someone had been discovered by the undead.
Swish!!
Ronika immediately ran out.
“Oh! Let’s go together!!”
“Myooh!!”
Lapis also followed behind. However, compared to Ronica’s speed, it was ridiculously slow.
“Hehe!… Hehe… … Fast, fast… .”
It was a natural gap.
Ronica is already fast, but now she has a 7-star strengthening spell applied to her. If you want, you can go to the shelter by yourself within 10 minutes.
So, when Lapis arrived, the situation was over again.
Pak!!
Rattling!!
A collapsing skull.
“Ah… … .”
After that, the red-haired child sat down and looked up at Ronica.
“You, you!!”
Red-haired man.
Redrick.
He was the kid who not only had dinner, but also interfered with Ronica during the group formation in the first competition.
“… You’re fine. Now go to the shelter.”
“What? Now, wait!… .”
It’s a bad relationship.
Knowing that, Ronica turned her back without saying another word, and Redrick jumped up and grabbed Ronica’s shoulders.
“, let’s go together!! It’s dangerous here. We need to work together as much as possible.”
“… … … Between us?”
A cold look back.
Blood on the face.
It was more than cold, it was creepy.
Redrick stopped at that sharp force.
“That… that… … .”
At that moment, Lapis came closer.
Since they were in the same group in the first battle, Lapis immediately noticed the relationship between Ronica and Redrick.
She immediately went to mediation.
“There are 32 units.”
“Senior?… .”
“We have to go rescue other cadets as well, so we are being considerate and asking them to go to the shelter. If you move together, only you are in more danger. So, don’t hold on for no reason, just follow the light of the shelter.”
“What… .”
Of course, Lapis knows that she has no right to say this.
Because Ronica was the one who destroyed all the undead.
However, I can help with things that Ronica is reluctant or troubled with.
The grace of life.
This is nothing.
“Now! Ronica. Let’s go quickly.”
Lapis held Ronica’s hand and moved. Thanks to this, Ronica, who was slightly hesitant, was able to leave the place without saying a word.
Redrick looks helpless.
Ronica and Lapis grow further apart.
It seemed like the situation would end that way.
“Lies!! You’re just trying to run away by yourself. Because I don’t like it!!”
Redrick grabbed his ankle again.
The guy criticized Ronica in a loud voice.
“Everyone is scattered!! But are you going to band together and escape separately? I recognized you from the moment I confronted the instructor, but you!!-”
“No, that one!… .”
Lapis turned around in anger.
But Ronica moved faster than that.
match!!!
Redrick’s head turned.
In the blink of an eye, Ronica was within a stone’s throw of him.
“… … … An undead army is passing by nearby. You brought this on yourself.”
“… Ugh?… … ”
Cold eyes.
Ronica said that with a look in her eyes as if she were looking at trash, then turned her head to the side.
Rattling.
Hehehe.
“Crumbling… Wow!!”
“There is an offering nearby. Hurry and find it!!”
The sounds of skeletons and demonic beasts.
The sound of a warlock giving a command.
He came after hearing Redrick’s shout.
“Ugh!!… shit!!! Someone help me!!-”
match!!!
“Ugh!!?”
“You idiot! Please shut up!!”
This time, Lapis scolded him by slapping his cheek, but it was already too late.
The undead army started running.
“There it is!! Catch the sacrifice!!!!”
Phew… .
Ronika sighed.
Let’s judge calmly.
Redrick is horrified and is of no help.
Incompetent friend.
He is no different from an enemy spy.
Lapis took a stance as if she was trying to fight back, but her eyes were shaking wildly.
Now I’m finally standing up to fight back.
Your hair should have turned white by now.
It’s hard to expect help.
So what about yourself?
Although it is a 3-star level, it can now achieve 5-star power thanks to the Black Man’s buff.
But can he stop the undead army alone?
impossible.
It’s definitely a dog’s death.
If this many undead and the magic of the warlock are added, it will be difficult to resist.
Maybe it would be better if we made a surprise attack like before.
It was heavenly luck.
An opportunity you will never see again.
It can’t be stopped like this.
But you can’t call a nigger either.
I heard that the summon cooldown is one day.
Above all, I don’t want to put any more burden here.
But what if you’re running away?
possible.
Wouldn’t it be possible to at least pick up Lapis and escape?
In that case, Redrick won’t be able to be saved… .
Self-employed.
“Senior… Excuse me.”
“Huh?… ”
Whoop!!
“Kya!?”
Ronica, with a sword tied to her waist, lifted Lapis like a princess.
Myorin climbed on top of him.
“No!”
Just take a big leap forward.
Huh!!
“Ugh! Fast, fast!!… .”
“Hey!!! Where are you going!! I’m telling you not to be cowardly and go by yourself!!!!”
I ignored the shouting coming from behind.
We don’t have the power to save them, and even if we do, it’s sure to be a nuisance for a long time.
This is not someone who will be rehabilitated like Lapis.
So I have no choice but to throw it away.
Whiik!!~
A speed that I can’t even think of chasing after.
Ronika quickly walked away.
“Come back!!- Ugh!!”
A shout comes from behind.
It soon turned into a scream.
“Oh, don’t come!!! Ahhh!!!!”
please!!!
Someone help me!!!!
I did something wrong so please come back!!
Jebaaal!!!
The screams soon turned into silence.
Redrick’s voice could no longer be heard.
With “, Ronica… Is this okay?”
Lapis in her arms asked cautiously, but Ronica answered calmly.
“If you just saved Redrick, we’re done. Even though choices come with responsibility, if you hesitate, you will lose something bigger.”
“… … … .”
Light.
Ronica, who had crossed the forest quite far, lightly dropped Lapis off.
“It seems safe here.”
“Ah… thank you… … .”
After that, Lapis couldn’t talk any more. Not only can Ronica not refute what she said, but nothing will change even if she steps forward.
Life is a series of choices.
If you don’t judge quickly, you lose more.
What on earth is this?
That leadership… .
“Ronika… Are you okay?”
“… There should be no problem.”
Those words made me feel like I had been hit with a blunt weapon.
Isn’t it equally scary?
But isn’t that what it means to be patient?
‘There shouldn’t be anything… .’
Lapis looked blankly at Ronica, who seemed like nothing had happened.
‘There shouldn’t be anything… me too… … .’
I repeated those words in my head.
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