episode_0132

Audrey, who was moving energetically as if she was 30 years younger, fell down as soon as the three-minute count ended.

As I stood on the wall and watched the scene, I poured the alcohol I had poured into a cup into the air.

“I enjoyed the gorgeous retirement ceremony.”

Thanks to the middle-aged knights who were brought in one after another, the tide turned. No, it led to a situation where it was overwhelming.

The queen’s flock, which used to have about 30 members, now has at most 4 to 5 members remaining. If this is the case, the remaining articles will be enough to handle it.

I turned my gaze towards the senior knights.

Still fighting fiercely.

Although the intense battle lasted for quite a long time, the girls seemed relatively fine, perhaps because they were of higher rank.

‘You’re fine, right?’

If your limbs are well attached and you’re not dead, you’re fine.

I turned my gaze again and looked at Philia.

‘Of course you won’t see it… . hmm?’

Since my eyes can’t keep up with their speed, I thought they definitely wouldn’t be able to see. Strangely, Philia and Moglam stood still.

The two were facing off with a reasonable distance between them. Philia was bleeding from her shoulder, and Moglam had no visible injuries.

‘Is it because he got stabbed with a knife that he can’t use his arm? It’s too far away so I can’t see it well.’

The situation was vaguely understood. Moglam stabbed Filia in the shoulder, and as a result, Filia’s right arm, which she mainly used, was sealed.

Moglam, who is a cautious person, seems to be wasting time and letting Filia die on her own, but I don’t know if he’s being too cowardly beyond the level of caution.

‘Oh shit.’

How is it that nothing is easily resolved?

If Philia dies, it’s over. It’s big that there’s no way to stop Moglam other than her, but since she’s the heroine in the first place, the moment she dies, it’s game over.

“Hmm… .”

What do we do… .

“Kuhuhu. Who~.”

At that time, an irritating voice came from behind me and a small hand blocked my vision.

Cheshire appeared.

“Why did you come?”

“Oh my goodness. I have to guess who it is~.”

“I don’t have time to play around.”

“Cuthless~.”

Cheshire put his hand away and walked in front of me.

“Why did you come crawling by just keep looking?”

“I came here because I thought it was a special seat~. I think we are both spectators. How about watching it together~.”

I don’t mind watching it together, but I get crazy when you’re around.

“I guess you’re worried about something~? Kuhuhu.”

“……”

I stared at Cheshire’s face.

“Ugh~? Why are you staring at me like that? Could it be that you fell in love with me? Kuhuhu.”

I just ignored Cheshire’s bullshit and did some calculations in my head.

‘hmm… . ‘Maybe it’s possible?’

First, I opened the store window and purchased the item with trembling fingers.

[Would you like to purchase Elixir? (Price: 3,000p)]

[Purchase has been completed.]

[Would you like to purchase Energizer? (Price: 500p)]

[Purchase has been completed.]

[Would you like to purchase Shield? (Price: 1,000p)]

[Purchase has been completed.]

[Point balance: 3,055]

When I saw the balance showing the bottom, I felt my blood flowing backwards.

‘Fuck. ‘My bloody point.’

Since the point is also P, does it match?

Then I’m really running out of blood.

For some reason, I felt dizzy.

“Haaa… .”

But what can I do?

Points are meant to be used.

I threw away the entire contents of the liquor bottle I brought and put a small amount of elixir and energizer in it. I closed the lid and shook it to mix well.

There is no secret synergy effect that comes from mixing these two. It’s just easy to drink.

“Hey, Cheshire.”

“Huh?”

Cheshire’s eyes sparkle and her cat ears perk up at my call.

“You see that furry, bleeding knight over there. Please send me through there.”

“Hmm~? I don’t know what you’re planning to do this time, but there’s no reason for me to help Zeke~?”

“Why is there no reason?”

“Huh?”

“You are the director of this show. As a director, don’t you have a duty to make the show more interesting?”

“What~. Right?”

“Then either the show ends in vain like this, or I just appear in between those two and do something. Which of the two actions is necessary to create a more interesting show?”

Cheshire, who was staring at me blankly, began to grin.

“Kuhuhuhuhu. I’m so happy about this~. I can’t believe Zeke thought of all that.”

Tok–.

Cheshire’s hand rested on his shoulder.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what else you’ll show me this time~.”

And soon, the surrounding scenery changed.

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Shook–.

The man suddenly appeared in sight.

An unidentified man smiling slightly.

Did you say that it was this man who defeated the leaders of the legions?

An uncertain being that requires greater vigilance than the Black Knight.

Such a being appeared before my eyes so suddenly.

I don’t feel any power.

However, there can be no living being without an arc.

Is it so weak that I can’t even feel it?

no. My senses, enhanced through magic, can even detect the ‘arc’ of a passing insect.

‘Are you suppressing it so it won’t be detected?’

why?

Suppressing the original arc is one of the most basic techniques for hiding one’s presence. However, this is for hiding, and it is meaningless in a state like now when it is revealed openly, and it is only poisonous because it distracts the nerves.

But why is this man suppressing Arc?

That’s not the only thing I don’t understand.

I’ve been watching him live his life for a while now, but he doesn’t react at all.

Are you ignorant of combat? No, if that’s the case, showing up like this would be nothing more than an act of suicide, so it’s meaningless.

There were so many loopholes, if I had had my way, he would have died hundreds of times already.

‘…You’re provoking me.’

If it were other guys, they would have rolled their eyes because they thought they were looking down on them.

But I never let down my guard.

thud-. thud-. thud-.

My heart was beating strong from the moment the man appeared before my eyes.

The ‘Crisis Detection’ gift I have is sending me a warning.

‘This man is dangerous.’

More than anything I’ve ever seen.

This man was a dangerous being, incomparable to something like the Black Knight.

I adjusted my grip on the sword and focused all my attention on the man in front of me.

‘You shouldn’t compete with the sum clumsily.’

The man looks like he’s full of loopholes, but it’s probably just a deception to make me let down my guard.

Therefore, you must gather all your strength and attack with the determination to win with a single blow.

fault-.

The foot took a strong leap and came off the ground.

At the same time, the sword flew towards the man’s neck, drawing a clean line.

Why isn’t it moving?

Was the sense of crisis I felt just an illusion?

The blade has already passed its critical point.

The sword, which had reached a point where defense was impossible, continued to advance without stopping.

‘Killed it.’

That’s what I thought.

but,

Kang–!

The sword stopped in midair.

“!?”

Instinctively, I withdrew my knife and quickly widened the distance.

thud-! thud-! thud-!

My heart started beating stronger.

‘What did you do? ‘How did they stop it?’

Did they instantaneously release the arc and deploy the shield? But that didn’t mean I couldn’t feel the arc at all. The gift is also normal if an arc is detected at the moment of use.

Clearly the man didn’t do anything.

Not even the slightest movement was visible, and there was no sign of the arc being used.

‘Are you sure you really didn’t do anything?’

It’s not that I didn’t see it?

Pisik–.

The man let out a bitter laugh.

“What is it? Were you scared?”

What he said was not just a cheap provocation, but an undeniable fact.

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Look at my eyeballs spinning. It’s hard to stop laughing. Is it okay if I just smile?

Pisik–.

“What is it? Were you scared?”

Moglam flinched and trembled at my words.

I was scared. I was scared.

Moglam is a very cautious person, so much so that there is no shortage of words. Thanks to that caution, I may have overcome many obstacles, but on the contrary, it was because of that caution that I was able to gain time.

Tuk–. Degurrr—.

A glass bottle fell to the floor and landed on my foot.

This is a liquor bottle containing a doping drug mixed with elixir and energizer.

Following my gaze, Moglam also found a bottle of alcohol.

“Anyway, it’s okay to think too much.”

It was only then that Moglam noticed something strange about my mocking words.

It’s already too late.

Whoop –. Kang-!!

In an instant, Philia ran out from behind me and swung her sword at Moglam.

Moglam reacted late and barely managed to block it, but he seemed quite taken aback by the onslaught of Filia, who was in full condition.

“, profit… ! You fooled me!!”

“Oh, I’m finally realizing that. You’re quick-witted.”

“Keueuuuu… !”

After giving sweet taffy to Moglam, who was on the verge of rolling his eyes in exasperation, he ran away to avoid being swept away.

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“Director~!!!”

A banshee runs frantically and falls into your arms.

“Ah, I missed this embrace.”

“You were late. It’s already over.”

“Huh? I arrived as quickly as possible, and as expected, the director is amazing. But if I do this, I can’t help myself… .”

“Be quiet. Because it’s not over yet.”

“???”

Putting the banshee aside with an incomprehensible expression, I looked at the heroines.

There is Vir, and there is Karjen in his arms. There doesn’t seem to be much difference from the previous route.

But where is Leon? I can’t even see Lily. There is no quen either.

Kwaang–!

At that moment, the ground shook. The epicenter is inside the camp.

‘I guess Leon is at camp.’

So did the rest all leave the camp? I was planning on telling them to quickly dispose of the remaining monsters inside the camp, but I guess there’s no need to worry.

“Kayen. Come on.”

I called out to Karjen and snapped my fingers. At this, Karjen, in her small fox form, sighed and jumped out of Vir’s arms.

As I lifted up Karjen, who was trudging along helplessly, by her back, she glared at me with her limp body.

“I will lift the restrictions, so eat everything except people to quickly increase your strength. A rude kitten is going to show up soon, right? You know, right? It’s Katsi.”

“How does the owner know that name?”

“Be quiet. Since we don’t have time, let’s do it quickly.”

Just – just –.

When I snapped my fingers, Karjen made a disapproving expression and transformed into human form. Afterwards, while trying to kiss her lightly, he grabbed her collar.

“If you bite it, it goes away.”

“Ugh… . what are you saying. Because of the contract, I cannot harm the owner.”

“Damn.”

They took a detour on their own and now they say they can’t do it.

I just pulled Karjen and kissed her. I felt a sharp pain in my chest and felt extreme fatigue.

“Now. Go eat the corpse hard and gather some strength. Because I have to have fun with the cat.”

“… Are you seriously going to fight that cat? I don’t really recommend it.”

“I didn’t ask your opinion, so hurry up.”

Only after forcibly pushing Karjen’s back did she trudge forward.

‘Are you scared?’

Considering Katsy’s power, the current Karjen is no match for it.

But don’t worry.

Because you’re just wasting time.

“Bir. Take care of the black-haired female over there and leave her in the camp. You wait there too.”

After killing Moglam, I pointed to Filia, who had collapsed due to the side effects of the energizer, and gave an order to Vir.

Vir still looked after Philia with an expressionless face. But underneath that expression, there must be a feeling of guilt for not being able to protect me.

I’ll have to release it later.

“Director. What should I do?”

The banshee, who had been waiting quietly, looked at me with eyes full of anticipation.

“…You too, go inside and wait quietly.”

“Yes? I haven’t been able to properly help you yet!?”

“That guy’s internal affairs are real. Just bringing the kids is enough, so go and rest. It’s not your place.”

From now on, it’s a fight between monsters.

The banshee, who was cheering and puffing out her cheeks as if to show off that she was upset, still followed my words and walked toward the camp.

“Z, Zeke… . I, too, will be waiting inside… .”

At this point, I thought it was time to grab Ryuka’s back as he tried to run away.

“You stay.”

“Errrr… .”

Some vehicle is trying to run away on its own.