episode_0116

“Finally, we would like to once again express our gratitude to the {Royal Academy} institution and the King of {Alyseum Kingdom} for their generous support and courage for this event.”

Nodding…

The violet-eyed host’s witty speech and the entire schedule came to an end. It was a festival that would satisfy anyone who saw it.

“Okay then, all the winners, please come forward!”

The cheers of countless people filled the village square, showing off its neatness and loudness.

I was a little nervous because of the deafening cheers, but soon I smiled and looked at Seinnim.

“But isn’t there something strange?”

＂1st place winner and 2nd place winner.. I think the locations have changed?＂

Doubts that I had not suspected because I thought it would not be the case for everyone began to surface.

＂Eh, eh… no way.＂

“Didn’t I see it wrong?”

At the absurd moment when such doubts became incarnate, the audience’s whispering did not stop.

“No, look at that, the product I’m holding has also changed..”

just as expected. The host, who sensed something strange from the audience around him, quickly looked at the winner who was on stage.

“Now, just a moment!!”

However, for some reason, the positions of the first and second place winners were switched, and the host, who noticed this, urgently tried to change their positions.

But of course, I had [polycarbo ore], the second-place product, so I showed it to the host and explained again that there was no need for that.

＂Why is this…?＂

“Why did you get the second place prize?”

The host seems so embarrassed that he even stammers his words and tries to check the hand of the middle-aged female knight who has risen to first place.

“Then what about the first place product?”

Then, where the host’s eyes met, a brilliant [subspace ring] with a black and purple magic stone was on the middle-aged female knight’s index finger.

Then, he changed into an arrogant expression, as if he owned the world, and soon began bragging about it to the audience.

I saw it with my own eyes.

‘What???’

“What is this shitty situation?”

The expression on the middle-aged woman’s face, which had clearly looked gloomy just a moment ago, had disappeared.

I felt dumbfounded by the expression on the face of the middle-aged female knight who glanced at me with a sly look, as if she had completely fooled me.

＇Seo, can’t it be… am I caught right now?＇

The moment you try to argue with a middle-aged female knight…

In an instant, I sense an ominous energy approaching through my {monomistic senses}.

“why!!!!!”

“Why, why, why, why, why, why, why, why…”

“Is your bitch wearing that??”

“ah??!?!?!?”

The shattering voice of the host, who witnessed a middle-aged female knight wearing a ring, swallowed up everything in the square.

An unpleasant magical power that makes you feel nauseous.

I was able to sense the opaque black purple magic that was emanating in real time from the body of the host whose eyes had gone crazy…

I could sense that it was the same feeling as the magic power of [Mutant Lil Bear] that had driven me to the brink of death.

fault!!

＇{Armed}..＇

Without hesitation, I leapt from the center of the stage with a body strengthened by {magic circulation} and completely {armed} not only my hands but also… my entire arms with titanium slime.

＂W-what is this..?＂

“Take it out.. quickly!!”

just as expected. The middle-aged female knight who was wearing the first prize, a [Subspace Ring] with a sword and a purple magic stone, began to suffer with begging stomping as if she was trying to remove the ring that was pinching her finger like crazy…

Let’s go!! Sigh!!

In an instant, as if everything in her body had been sucked out, the middle-aged female knight’s scrawny body was strangely bent and she died instantly.

＇Dead.?＇

The moment I was so embarrassed that I couldn’t make an accurate decision…

The purple sword [Subspace Ring] slipped out of the middle-aged female knight’s finger and wandered through the air, capturing everyone’s attention.

My instincts are speaking.

You shouldn’t move now…

That was the moment when my survival instincts focused on something that appeared to be a [subspace ring].

Wow!!

The {Service Knights} of the {Royal Academy} in charge of the safety of the festival quickly cut off the limbs of the masked host without hesitation.

“The safety of citizens comes first.”

＂Each person acts according to the situation. more!”

Qatar appeared just in time.

＂Royal small children..＂

The host, who realized that the situation had gone wrong, quickly tried to catch a glimpse of the escape, but…

He was unable to move due to both of his ankles being amputated.

“Do you think I’m going to go like this?!!”

Then, the purple sword [Subspace Ring] that was wandering in the air seemed to quickly pierce into the host’s heart, and its unpleasant magical power became even thicker and began to emit an unpleasant slime.

Soggy…

It’s like…

As if unable to contain the overflowing magical power, my entire body swelled like a balloon… and grew rapidly until it was on the verge of bursting.

‘That’s dangerous..’

So quickly.

I could instinctively sense that this was something unusual, so I wrapped my entire body in a shield and tried to prepare for the imminent shock.

The situation was so urgent that I couldn’t bear to rush to Sein’s side.

That moment..

As expected, the bad premonition came true.

The host’s body, which had grown enormous, exploded like a bomb, accompanied by a huge explosion and shock.

Kwaang!!!!

The wind pressure of enormous magical power presses heavily on my skin.

At that moment, slime that appeared to be the host’s flesh began to attack countless citizens.

Except for a few female knights who were aware of the situation, ordinary citizens were unable to stop the flying black and purple slime and were forced into their mouths, and the bodies of those who ate it began to gradually change into a grotesque appearance, resembling a “demon”.

The skin, which had been apricot-colored just moments ago, was slowly turning dark purple.

He started clinging to people around him like crazy, making violent gestures and looking as if he had lost his sense of reason.

The ominous magical power of a monster emanating from its body… It was clear that, as its name suggests, it was a monster wearing a human mask.

The square where approximately 1,100 people had gathered suddenly turned into hell, and the number of citizens turning into “mines” began to gradually increase.

That’s right, not only did the “demons” lose their senses and mercilessly attack people, but they also repeatedly spewed out their sword purple slime from their mouths and force-fed it to ordinary people who were oppressed, turning them into “demons” like themselves. .

The number of “magins”, which seemed to be about 50 at first, quickly exceeded 100.

Qatar and the {Service Knights}, who could not sit by and watch this situation, did not hesitate to kill them one by one to protect the citizens.

＂Mineification is already in progress!＂

“Don’t hesitate!”

As if they had anticipated that the “Mine” would appear, the {Service Knights} moved quickly, faithfully carrying out their respective roles.

I, who was watching the scene without knowing anything, tried to step forward to help the people, but Seinnim suddenly came up to me and suddenly picked me up and started moving quickly to a safe place.

Thump!!

＂Sain.. I don’t have time to stay like this. hurry..”

{The monster-like sense} is telling me.

The number of “mines” is swelling at an incredible rate…

The speed of infection was faster than the speed at which the {Service Knights} were able to kill them, so I had to quickly step in and help them.

＂Sa, save me!!!＂

“Mom… I’m scared…”

“Well, run away and I’ll catch up with you right away!!”

The festival street where I walked and laughed and chatted with Seinnim was stained with red blood.

Numerous people began to scream.

It was absolutely horrendous.

A group of people dying in pain and a weak figure running away, trampling on others to survive.

Even the horrific sight of young children losing their parents in an instant turning into grotesque “mines”.

My hands and feet were shaking at this shocking scene.

It’s completely different from the feeling you get when killing a bad person or hunting a monster. It’s something eerie and disgusting. It was a difficult situation to endure mentally.

“Sein!!”

just as expected. Sein immediately recognizes my situation and holds my hand tightly.

“It’s true that we have to help them. but..”

“If you run with that kind of mindset, it won’t be of any help. Dahuinnim.”

As Sein’s golden eyes turned to me, clearer and more unwavering than ever before, I was able to control the trembling tension.

I was weak.

No… I was mistaken because I had become stronger.

I once again realize that becoming strong is not only about physical training, but also mental strength.

“sorry. Sein..”

Dahyun’s body without any tremors…

Seeing that his eyes seemed to have become a little more serious than anything else, Sein put him down from where he was holding him and started talking.

“I’m not used to this kind of thing either.”

“But you can’t just watch..”

Sein picked up the [rapier] he was wearing at his waist and quickly pulled it out, channeling his blue magic into it.

Sein’s burning blue magic began to coldly surround the [rapier].

Cheee..

It soon spread in all directions, accompanied by a merciless cold that seemed to freeze everything.

Seeing the courage of these people, I also begin to prepare for battle.

‘We can do it.. let’s calm down.’

＇You have to protect people.. ＇

Dahyin’s blue eyes became sharp and fierce as she calmed down, and she began to become more serious than ever.

The situation is urgent, with the lives of citizens at stake.

Even though life and death may also be a matter directly related, I had to make a decision again to be with Seinnim, who steps forward for others without a moment of hesitation.

‘{Armed}..’

The energy of {magic circulation} circulating throughout the body reacts quickly and seeps into the “nothingness” attribute [slime] magic stones implanted in both arms.

An opaque slime was created at a rapid pace, covering both arms, and soon transformed into titanium, revealing its strong defense and sharp “beast-like” nails.