episode_0315

The plane passed through the outskirts of Paris and entered the city.

-The building is all destroyed.

“… I know.”

I whispered quietly to Liliana’s words and looked down out the window of the plane.

Remnants of broken buildings and smoke rising from everywhere.

Unclaimed cars and cracked concrete lying on the road.

Even though the horse was quite far from the city, the situation was serious even though the city was close enough to be seen with the naked eye.

I had no idea that the damage from terrorism would be this severe.

“Is terrorism really this bad?”

“Of course. The Academy is very good at preventing terrorism.”

“… I see.”

Ellis, sitting next to me, answered.

Ellis put on protective gear and sat in an upright posture with her fists on her knees.

Anyone who sees them will think they are being forced into conscription.

By the way, if the Academy is good at preventing terrorism, isn’t it almost hell outside?

Even at the academy, there are uproars a few times a month.

“This is not a place where people live. It has been left untouched since the previous major terrorist attack.”

“aha.”

I don’t understand why people don’t live closer to the city, but there must be a reason.

Is your mindset different from mine because it’s a foreign country?

If it were Korea, I think we would have somehow developed the area around the metropolitan area.

“I’ll get off around here.”

“Yes. Be careful and get off.”

Sebas Chan, sitting in the cockpit, listened to our conversation while concentrating on driving.

Scarlett was sitting in the assistant seat next to him, and she was equally quiet.

Because she didn’t pretend to know anything from the outside world.

Ellis was looking out the window in a straight posture, probably nervous.

– and. Look at that. I guess it all comes down around here.

In the end, I quietly closed my eyes while listening to Liliana mumbling to herself.

*

The tracking team soon arrived at the landing pad in Paris.

We got off the plane and waited for instructions, and the guild leader, Isaac, spoke with the counter-terrorism team waiting in Paris.

Jiying-

“….”

And I still felt eyes behind me.

It’s probably Irene’s perspective.

He glares at me so hard that the back of my head stings.

“Okay, now it’s time to get to work. Everyone get ready!”

As soon as the discussion about the operation was over, Isaac began to lead.

It seems that the tracking team is divided into groups. As we were used to, we were divided into groups of two or three.

And then Scarlett and Sebastian approached Ellis and I, who were standing still.

“Miss. We act together in the guild leader and Lady Irene’s group.”

“all right.”

“…So there are 6 people in our group?”

“That’s the way it is.”

“wow.”

All other groups move in groups of 2 or 3, but our group alone has a whopping 6 people.

This is an advertisement to protect children.

Ellis didn’t seem to think anything of it, but I noticed the negative gaze from those around me.

Well, it would be a bad feeling if the guild leader, Team 1 leader, and even the Aces, Scarlett and Sebas-chan, were left out to protect two brats when they came to work.

Of course, I won’t care about the feelings of just one guild member.

Because it’s good for me as long as it’s safe.

If you’re tempted, build a network.

“Everyone to the location. Any unusual matters will be communicated, and the rest will be reported after taking preliminary action. The areas we are in charge of are the south and east. We are dealing with the remnants of the hidden demons.”

All I had to do was dispose of the remaining debris.

Well, it’s already been reported on the news, so it’s probably not about stopping the terrorist scene.

“Although the evacuation has already been completed… if there are any survivors, prioritize the rescue of the survivors, and make sure that the Mines cannot escape from the area we are in charge of. That’s it.”

As soon as Isaac’s command ended, the tracking teams quickly dispersed.

‘Your skills are definitely good.’

Just by looking at the speed at which he moved, it was clear that his skills were good.

After seeing that the guild members had dispersed, Isaac and Irene approached us.

“We decided to support rescue operations inside the city.”

“All right.”

“Yep. I understand.”

– Are we in a safe place?

It was just as Liliana said.

Terrorism has already been dismantled, and there is no risk in helping with the rescue operation in the mission to catch the fleeing demons.

No, it is absurd to conduct rescue work with this lineup in the first place.

We slowly patrolled inside the city.

The city center, lined with high-rise buildings and buildings, did not seem dangerous, and the expressions on people’s faces were good.

This isn’t even a local drink.

– Wow, that’s the restaurant I went to last time. It was delicious. Write it.

Liliana’s self-talk relieved my boredom.

I was walking around the city center feeling a little disappointed, and when I got closer to the deserted outskirts, something happened.

Jijijik-

[- This is Team 3 leader. Currently, two high-ranking executives are running away from the city center. The location is close to Team Leader 1.]

Suddenly heard communication.

It was a quite urgent voice.

“… Executive level?”

“This is a Pandemic executive-level mine. Perhaps it has come to rescue the executive who failed to escape.”

It was Scarlett who answered my self-talk.

Isaac and Irene, who were walking in front, frowned as soon as they received the communication, then turned their heads and looked at us.

“Sebas-chan. Scarlett. Me and Irene are leaving for a moment. Don’t move and wait here.”

“All right.”

“Yes. Guild leader.”

First of all, did you decide to apply?

Actually, that is the correct decision.

It makes no sense to give up two senior executives for the safety of Ellis in the middle of the city.

Irene and Isaac disappeared as soon as we confirmed the coordinates, and we stayed in our seats blankly, looking behind them.

It was an order to wait, so I had to wait.

Ellis started asking Sebastian a question.

I spoke to Scarlett who was standing next to me.

“I haven’t done anything, but I’m tired. There are too many people.”

“Actually, I think it would be a waste to have four people for Hoenn and Miss Ellis.”

“… Then, please talk to me.”

“Because it’s an adult’s situation. Besides, it means I have less work to do.”

“You’re amazing too.”

Considering that Scarlett still remains in the guild, it seems clear that the criteria for selecting people based on ability, not personality, are clear.

“Anyway, are we still waiting?”

“Yes. It looks like a terrorist attack has occurred again in the city center. I’m not sure what the exact scale is, but it appears to be quite large.”

“…It’s pretty big?”

“Yes. Because the guild leader went in person.”

I recalled what Rebecca had said.

It means that a terrorist attack will occur soon.

Is that terrorist attack now?

For some reason, I felt uneasy.

Usually this feeling is not wrong.

Slurp-

At the same time as I felt anxious, I felt new magical powers from the magic power I had unleashed.

Dirty and murky, but strong magical power.

It was a characteristic of the magic power that Mine exudes.

“Ha… Scarlett. Get ready.”

“yes?”

“Elise!”

I called out to Ellis, who was talking to Sebastian.

Neither Sebas Chan nor Scarlett seem to have noticed yet.

“It’s a demon! Prepare for battle!”

“Mine…?”

Sebas-chan and Scarlett, who heard what I said, immediately dispersed their magic. Soon they noticed too.

“Mine… All this magic power is Mine?”

Ellis also seemed to have felt the demon’s magic, and his eyes widened.

There are definitely a lot.

I could feel at least a few dozen magical powers.

The fact that so many demons have appeared means that proper terrorism has begun again.

‘I came to the city center to be as safe as possible, but it actually became dangerous.’

When I see incidents happening wherever I go, I wonder if I am the culprit.

I feel like a detective kid wearing glasses.

-Humans… .

– A strong human… He is a delicious human being.

– Do it quickly and move on!

Soon, demons emitting an evil light from their eyes appeared from between the buildings.

There were only a few that had proper limbs.

I got irritated every time I saw that grotesque body.

Due to the nature of demons retaining human intelligence the stronger they are, those who speak properly are more likely to be strong.

I think there is probably an S class as well.

The demons probably didn’t intend to surround us from the beginning.

Demons appeared all over the city, and among them, those around us gathered. It would be reasonable to say that

[- This is Tracking Team 6! Demons have appeared around the outskirts!]

[- This is Team 3 leader. An executive-level demon appears in the south.]

[- Terrorist attacks occurred throughout Paris. All groups must make decisions on the spot. The first priority is rescue and safety. more.]

The sound coming from the communicator was also quite scary.

This means that this is not the only problem.

“…There are too many, Sebas-chan.”

“I think we’ll have to clear a path. Each object is A-grade or higher, and it’s unclear how many more will be recruited. Moreover, it looks like there’s an S-class in the back.”

Sebas Chan and Scarlett were thinking of escaping by opening a path, and Ellis was listening to the strategy from the side.

but…

-What about running away! Kill them all! Go Lee Ho-yeon!

Liliana screamed so loudly that the necklace twitched.

Normally I would be angry, but today I agree.

‘Is it enough to run away?’

There are a lot of demons, but I think it’s worth a try.

To be honest, I’ve been hanging out with very strong people lately, so my confidence has dropped a bit.

When I was at the academy, I was able to discipline the scoundrels who were fighting, but the problem was that the person I was recently competing with was extremely strong.

Rebecca

Isaac

Imsol

I had only dealt with human weapons that could single-handedly destroy a large guild.

So, your confidence drops.

‘Compared to Professor Lim Sol, whom I dealt with recently, the Mines are… .’

It’s worth doing.

Eventually, I approached the three people who were plotting an escape route.

“Wouldn’t it be better to just fight?”

“…There are so many of them?”

“These demons are not targeting us. Even if we clear the way, we will meet other demons again.”

“but….”

“Hmm. That isn’t wrong either.”

Ellis looked unsure, and Sebastian seemed troubled by my words.

But the demons were getting closer.

There was no time to worry.

At that time, Scarlett came up to me.

“Hoenn Cadet. Can you do it?”

A light tone, as if asking if you had breakfast.

I answered with a slight smile.

“of course.”

“Then let’s do it.”

The questions and answers were quick.

As soon as Scarlett heard my words, she raised her magic power and prepared for battle, and Sebas Chan asked as if he was surprised.

“Scarlett. Are you sure you want to fight?”

“If you can win, that’s the best way.”

“Hoyeon. Are you okay?”

I looked around while receiving Alice’s worried eyes.

Seeing is worth seeing, so it would be better to just show it.

What caught my eye was a red fire hydrant.

I’ve never seen it actually used, but I know from movies that when a car hits a fire hydrant, a fountain comes up.

‘It’s just right.’

You must save your magic power in case you have to deal with a centaur.

I used magic power in my hand and gave a strong impact to the side of the fire hydrant.

Kwazijic-!

A plume of water rose from the broken fire hydrant, making a terrible noise.

The approaching demons hesitated for a moment, and I applied magical energy to the water column that spewed out like a fountain.

Thinking was simple magic.

After freezing the water rising into the sky like an awl, it uses the power that comes down to pierce the bodies of the demons.

Of course, it’s easier said than done, but it will take a lot of manpower and effort.

Sssshhhh!

– Ugh!

– damage! If you get hit, you die!

– How can this kind of magic happen in an instant? !

Each ice pick was wrapped in magic and fired at the demons.

A lot more awls were hit at those who looked strong, because the strong ones were in charge of the operation.

Due to the characteristics of the demons, they were unable to carry out proper joint operations, and if the strong ones with intelligence were unable to give orders, the demons below them would be devastated.

It was easier to handle that way.

– Come together! If you ignore it and approach! Wow.

After piercing the head of the guy who tried to unite the demons until the end, the demons screamed and scattered.

Without the command of someone stronger than him, a demon without intelligence is nothing more than an animal.

A few minutes later.

The road was full of corpses of demons.

“… crazy person.”

I turned my head while hearing Scarlett’s praise.

Scarlett had a fed-up look on her face, and Sebas-chan and Ellis were looking at me with their mouths open.

Now that I think about it, I said let’s fight and then I took care of everything.

I said sheepishly as I looked at the corpses of demons covering the road.

“Hmm. Shall we wait for now?”