episode_0133

“Armianone… That… … ?”

Someone muttered in confusion.

There was a deep look of disbelief in his voice.

Such a reaction was also natural.

The existence of Armianon was well known due to the legend of the warrior, but no traces or remains of it were left, so debate over its authenticity continues to this day.

A legendary monster that we cannot be sure whether it really existed.

That was Armianon.

However, the legendary monster appeared before my eyes.

It was something I couldn’t help but believe my eyes.

Armianon receives so many blank looks.

Suddenly I raised my head towards the sky.

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It roared.

A roar that disturbs the sky and shakes the mountains.

It can’t be the real Armianon.

It’s just a monster that only resembles its appearance.

Those who had such doubts had to immediately erase those thoughts at that moment.

It was because I noticed it.

The dragon in front of you is literally a monster of a level beyond your imagination.

“Hahahahaha!”

Suddenly, a lively sound of laughter rang out.

The owner of that laughter was none other than Baran.

Baran burst out laughing as if he was truly happy when he saw Armianon and the other people who were mesmerized, and then he looked up at the sky with a soft smile.

“Great being! Thank you!”

It wasn’t just a made-up remark, Baran’s voice was overflowing with gratitude and emotion for ‘that’.

The ‘thing’ that received that greeting.

───.

He smiled as if it was no big deal.

Immediately after, the presence that had been weighing down the world faded.

‘It’ was thanks to moving away from the crack.

As a result, people were finally able to escape from the enormous pressure, but this did not brighten their expressions.

No, on the contrary, it only got darker.

This is because after the shock of encountering Armianon wore off, I came to a realization.

How hopeless this situation is.

“Wow, everyone’s faces are so dark.”

Seeing them like that, the young smile on Baran’s face grew even brighter.

“It looks like you don’t really like the event I prepared. It’s really unfortunate.”

Baran shook his head, as if he was truly disappointed.

It was an empty statement that anyone could understand.

“… shit! Everyone, come to your senses!”

Sensing the despairing atmosphere, the Silver Knight urgently shouted with his magic power.

“Why are you making a face that says it’s already over! Take up arms now!”

Blood Flower also helped.

There was a ray of urgency on their faces.

It was because I knew.

This flow is never good.

However, it was difficult to find any sign of hope on their faces.

It was because they couldn’t have known.

That the odds of winning are very slim.

If that monster is really Armianon, it should be considered impossible to deal with it with this number of people.

Even if everyone here was in perfect condition, it wouldn’t have been easy.

However, they, who can be said to be the most important force, have been seriously injured in an unexpected surprise attack.

At that point, the odds of winning were already low, but that wasn’t the only problem that stood in the way.

Although it was nothing compared to Armianon, there was one more big problem.

“Good. The attitude of not giving up.”

Clap clap─

“Should we really call it the Ten Swords? His mental strength is on a different level from that of ordinary warriors.”

The Silver Knight and the Blood Flower glared at Baran, who was even applauding as if he was truly impressed.

That Baran was the second problem.

There is no doubt that he is an enemy, because he has the skills of the Ten Swords level.

It’s almost too much for Armianon alone, and even a warrior of the Ten Swords level joins in.

It was a situation where it was difficult to find any hope.

Therefore, their expressions had no choice but to be dark.

however.

“… I will definitely tear you to death myself.”

“… I will make you regret it.”

The two are members of the Ten Swords, who discuss the strongest on the continent, and warriors with a hundred years of experience in combat who are standing here after going through countless hardships and adversities.

Even though the situation was hopeless, I never gave up or hesitated.

Even if it was a situation where there was only a glimmer of hope, I had no intention of meekly giving up my neck and dying.

“I like those eyes.”

Rather than hardening his expression as he met those eyes, Baran smiled as if he was satisfied.

“Where… Then how about this?”

And then he waved his hand.

OK.

That uh uh ─

Uuuu─

Suddenly, unpleasant cries began to be heard here and there in the vast field.

Soon, something rose out of the ground.

“That… … .”

These are things that are familiar to those here.

Slime monsters with bizarre shapes have appeared.

There are so many of them that it makes you think they might have filled this vast field.

“… Crazy.”

Someone swore.

It was a sight and situation that made it impossible not to curse.

The level of the slime monster alone is not that great.

Those gathered here, those who have reached the end of the tomb, can easily be dealt with.

However, that only applies if it is one-on-one.

As the number increases, your hands inevitably become dizzy, and when it exceeds a certain number, there comes a point where you can’t handle it.

But there were so many slime monsters that it was hard to imagine how many there were.

Even more so in this situation.

That was, so to speak, an act of making a point.

Completing the word despair.

““… … .””

Everyone lost their will to fight after seeing that scene.

The Silver Knight and the Blood Flower were no exception.

A deep look of defeat appeared on both of their faces.

“What are your thoughts on this event? There’s no need to ask.”

Seeing that reaction, Baran sneered again.

“You seem to like it quite a bit─”

Baran, who continued speaking with a happy face, suddenly withdrew.

Huh!

And a wind reminiscent of a storm passed by the place where Baran’s body was just a moment ago.

“Wow, you don’t have the courtesy to interrupt someone while they are talking.”

Baran’s gaze returned.

Toward the one who made his body move.

Toward the white-haired man radiating fierce energy.

“Noisy.”

Kahim spoke firmly and sharply.

“Stop talking about useless things. Because no one is interested in your story.”

Kahim’s facial expression as he shot like that was no different from usual.

“… Hmm.”

Seeing that expression, the young smile on Baran’s face faded a little.

“You seem quite calm.”

“What?”

“No, I thought I could somehow be so calm in this hopeless situation.”

Baran was curious.

How does Kahim remain so calm?

Baran recognized it.

That this is not a forced calmness.

That’s why I had doubts.

Where on earth does Kahim’s calmness come from?

Fortunately, Baran’s doubts were soon resolved.

“What do you need to know?”

“… Yes?”

Because of Kahim’s abrupt words.

“What do you need to know? The situation is hopeless and whatever, nothing will change even if you lose your mind. It would be better to take that time to think about how to resolve this situation.”

As Kahim said that, there was not a single tremor in his eyes.

“… Indeed.”

Baran, who was staring at Kahim, nodded.

“You have great mental strength.”

In a tone of pure admiration, Baran praised Kahim.

“But… It’s a pity.”

He shook his head, as if regretful.

“Impossible.”

Calmly, yet resolutely.

Baran continued.

“Resolving this situation, getting out of it… And, you beat me too.”

Kahim is clearly a martial artist with great skills.

He clearly has the skills to be called a man who might become the Ten Swordsman.

However, Baran is not close to the level of the Ten Swords, but is a warrior who has reached the same level as the Ten Swords.

There is a wall between those who have reached the state of intention and those who have not.

A wall so dark and gigantic that I couldn’t even think of climbing it.

A warrior who has not reached the state of intention can never defeat a warrior who has reached the state of intention.

Knowing this very well, Baran denied Kahim’s will.

however.

“I don’t know what kind of guy’s tongue is that long.”

Kahim was not swayed at all by Baran’s words and leisure.

Still calm.

Still proud.

He just raised his fist.

“… Hmm. Should I call this brave or foolish?”

Baran shook his head.

“Well, I understand. Since that’s what you want, I’ll take care of it myself.”

He adjusted his sword and held it.

So the two warriors looked at each other.

In the confrontation, Kahim, who was quietly glaring at the other person, opened his mouth.

“Because that’s how it is, they should take care of that guy.”

The target of those words was not Baran.

The two warriors, Silver Knight and Blood Flower, were quietly watching the confrontation between the two.

Their eyes landed on Kahim.

To Kahim, who is gaining momentum while only looking at Baran without the slightest hesitation.

yet.

“… Then I’ll leave it to you.”

“… Please do me a favor.”

The two turned around.

Most of the blood flowing from their bodies had already stopped.

It was thanks to the bleeding being stopped through magical power.

However, that did not mean his body had fully recovered.

The bleeding only stopped, but the fact that he was injured did not change.

If it was just a cut, it wouldn’t have been difficult to treat.

However, the wounds the two suffered were not simple wounds.

It was a wound filled with the magical power and intent of a warrior who had reached the state of consciousness.

Of course, there was no way I could recover in a short time.

Nevertheless, the two warriors continued to stretch their feet.

What is within their gaze.

It was a huge dragon.

The legendary monster, Armianon.

The person they were fighting was that monster.

If not for them, there was no one here who could stop that monster.

That’s why they moved.

That’s why they entrusted Kahim to deal with Baran. Even though I knew I had no chance of winning against Kahim.

In order to overcome this situation, they must stop that monster.

So, the Silver Knight and the Blood Flower began to move towards Armianon.

After catching a glimpse of the two’s backs moving away, Kahim returned his gaze back to his original position.

Towards Baran, who is standing opposite him.

“Okay then, let’s do it.”

Kahim violently bumped his fist.

“I’ll finish it quickly.”

Baran raised his sword.

yet.

bang!

A clash occurred.