episode_0156

Mary was nowhere to be found.

When Alexis said that, I couldn’t react and just stared at him blankly.

Alexis met my gaze with heavy eyes and continued speaking.

“… Of course, we were unable to explore the entire academy due to limitations in number of people and time. If we use common sense, there is a high probability that Miss Mary is in the area we haven’t explored.”

“… Yes, I guess.”

I nodded slowly at those words.

The academy is spacious.

It is not simply spacious, but has a level of area that is unimaginable for a single educational institution.

You can get a rough idea of its size just by looking at the fact that trams are used to move around the academy.

No matter how great the influence these four people have and the power they can mobilize inside such a vast academy, it is impossible to look through the entire academy in this situation and in this short time.

These guys probably know Mary to some extent and have looked for places where she might be, but there are probably more places they haven’t checked than there have been.

“So, that’s why we came here. If we cannot find Miss Mary, we must resolve this abnormality as quickly as possible.”

It’s the right decision.

If this situation is a problem, the quickest way is to resolve the situation itself.

“I thought about the possibility that Miss Mary headed here first… I guess that’s not the case.”

Because the flow of magic power changed due to this bizarre phenomenon, the range of my detection was greatly reduced.

I forced myself to widen the range as much as possible, but other than the people here, no one was detected.

That means, at least, there is no Mary around here.

“… … .”

Mary, is she okay?

I was worried.

No, it was strange that I wasn’t worried.

Mary is an excellent wizard.

So much so that he stands out even at an academy where only talented people gather.

However, that is only compared to the general level, and it is by no means at a level where one can protect oneself alone in a situation like this.

if.

perhaps.

If anything goes wrong with Mary.

… No, I don’t even want to think about it, but if it’s already gone wrong… … ?

Anxiety rose.

Soon, that anxiety grew at an alarming rate and filled my head.

It was then.

“You’re so dazed.”

A fierce voice interrupted me and pulled me out of my thoughts.

The owner of that voice was none other than Ethan.

“Would the case be solved if I just sat there so depressed? Or does it even increase the chances that your friend will be safe?”

He looked straight at me with a face that couldn’t hide his annoyance, but with a face that was definitely more serious than usual.

“Think about what you can do now. If you don’t want to regret it later.”

“… … .”

I stared at those sharp eyes, then shook my head violently.

okay.

Just as Ethan said.

Nothing will change if you just sit here and do nothing.

Rather, things just go in a bad direction.

Although his tone was harsh, there was nothing wrong with what Ethan said.

“Sorry.”

I looked up and apologized to Ethan.

Ethan looked straight into my eyes for a while.

“I wish I knew.”

After speaking briefly, he took his eyes off me.

“… Now, let’s proceed with the story.”

After confirming that the situation was settled, Alexis drew everyone’s attention.

“First of all, there seems to be no doubt that the center of this bizarre phenomenon is here.”

He looked away.

The place where our eyes were directed was the mountain we had been standing with our backs turned to.

No, more accurately, it should be called a ‘curtain’ surrounding the mountain.

After this phenomenon occurred.

A distortion of space occurred around the mountain, and the distortion of space soon created a curtain surrounding the mountain.

As a result, it became impossible to look into the inside of the mountain at all.

It’s not just that the view is blocked.

This veil did not even tolerate the penetration of magical power.

And maybe… … .

Sigh─

Suddenly, Alexis’s hands bloomed with magic power.

With his hands wrapped in magic, he stretched his fist forward.

Boom─

And, that fist was blocked by the curtain.

“… It’s as expected.”

This curtain blocked the interior of the mountain from all external interference.

Gaze, magic, and physical shock.

A massive crack suddenly opened in the sky, and numerous monsters and disaster-level monsters appeared from it.

In such a strange situation that made one wonder if it had ever existed in the long history of the continent, a curtain suddenly appeared around the mountain, completely blocking it from the outside world.

If you sense someone’s intention in this phenomenon, it’s probably not because of your mood.

Someone who created this phenomenon, this situation, probably doesn’t want to be disturbed.

Within this, what will happen in the future.

There was still no evidence.

However, the heartache was stronger than anything else.

“So, in order to get inside, you have to do something to break this barrier.”

At that time, Ethan, who had been quietly listening to the conversation, stepped forward.

Then, he began to increase his magic power.

““… … !””

Those around them opened their eyes wide.

I felt it.

The amount of magical power Ethan emits is ridiculous.

The amount of magical energy that the warrior who was named to that great position, the Ten Swords, was flowing without any hesitation was at an explosive level.

So much so that I couldn’t help but stare at it without thinking.

In a situation like this where all eyes are on you.

Huh!

Ethan swung the sword he was holding towards the wall.

Quang!

Roaring noise, heavy drinking.

A loud sound, worthy of such an expression, echoed through the son-in-law.

however.

“… … !”

Despite receiving such a powerful blow, the barrier did not collapse.

No, on the contrary, there wasn’t even a scratch.

“… That’s ridiculous durability.”

Alexis muttered with a tired look on her face.

It was as he said.

Although it was not a blow with all his might, Ethan’s strike just contained tremendous destructive power.

It has enough destructive power to destroy any thick castle wall on the continent with a single blow.

However, even after receiving such a blow, there was not even a scratch.

It was natural to make that kind of expression.

“… Can you really destroy this?”

Rachel quietly questioned.

What was on that face was a clear suspicion.

Although they didn’t speak, the faces of the others didn’t look much different.

The more I felt the ferocity of the magical power in Ethan’s strike, the more I felt at a loss.

However.

“Hmm. Does this mean it won’t work?”

In fact, Ethan’s expression as he swung the sword was calm.

“I don’t think it should be done half-heartedly.”

After muttering that.

Ethan changed his posture.

Ethan, who always moves unconventionally, took a rare stance.

I immediately read the intent of that posture.

so that.

“Wait a minute.”

Ethan stopped.

“Hmm? What is it?”

Ethan looked at me with a puzzled expression.

Looking directly into his eyes, I said.

“I will do it.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

As soon as I spoke, the air around me felt heavy.

When I glanced around, I saw people around me taking turns looking at me and Ethan with strange expressions.

Even at a glance, I could sense that they were restless.

It was a reaction that did not need to be surprising.

So to speak, in this situation, an academy student sees the warrior of the Ten Swords and tells him to get out of the way.

According to common sense, this is something that cannot happen and should not happen.

At least Rachel, Ira, Alexis, and Cedric were less agitated because they knew that I was at the level of Ten Swords, but the other two were looking at me with their eyes wide open as if I were a male crazy.

but.

“… okay. I understand.”

Ethan nodded willingly and stepped back.

The eyes of the others widened again at the sight, but this time they did not pay attention.

Not only do I not have time to explain, it would be quicker to show it with my own eyes.

Sereung─

pull out the sword

The heavy feeling of the warrior’s sword passed through my hands.

In that state, I raised my head and looked at the barrier.

I think Ethan’s judgment is correct.

Perhaps if you use sword steel, you will be able to cut through this barrier.

however.

Still, I stopped Ethan.

That was based on personal judgment.

It is true that Ethan can use Sword Steel, but it is not yet at a perfect level, and it is a technology that consumes resources in the first place.

Even if Ethan succeeds in safely using the Sword Steel to cut down the barrier, he will likely use up quite a bit of his magic power and will.

That wasn’t a very good trend in this situation.

Because no one knows what will happen in front of this place or inside this tent.

It is necessary to maintain as much power as possible just in case.

That’s what I thought, so I came forward.

The reason Ethan didn’t say anything was probably because he was thinking the same thing.

Wow─

Magic power and intent were infused into the sword.

The hero’s sword let out a happy cry.

and.

Seuuuuh─

Sword steel bloomed from the sword, as if it had originally existed there.

“This is… … .”

“… … .”

Ira and Cedric opened their eyes wide.

Since these two are unmanned, they probably see something more than the others.

Although it is still a distant skill for the two, their natural talent would have allowed them to overcome that vast gap and give us a glimpse of the power of the Sword Gang.

Just like that, I was receiving gazes mixed with various emotions from those around me.

I swung my sword straight at the wall.

OK.

Cheok─

The barrier gently parted, and the inside was finally revealed.