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“Can you stop it?”

Athena looks at Milton and asks a question.

He thought for a moment and then shook his head.

“It’s difficult. The duel space has already been developed…

If you try too hard, you might be able to force it through, but in that case… ”

“You are saying that there is too much commotion.

Needless to say, the Gyoonguk will feel betrayed… ”

Athena swallowed her saliva as if it tasted bitter.

“Then let’s watch.

Because Woon-guk’s stake was not too high… ”

“As expected, you value planning more than your daughter.”

Even though I shot back, Athena’s face remained unfazed.

“Well. Maybe what Unguk said is right.

Just as you proved yourself worthy to stand by Lilac’s side, she must prove herself worthy to stand by your side… ”

I don’t know why the proof of that qualification has to be a match in the Romantic Era.

There was no point in arguing any further, so I turned my head and looked at the illusion.

Tables and terrain made of pure magic.

Just like when I played against Rose, both players pick sides.

Gyounguk is the Quain Underground Guardian, and Lilac is the Great Lake Monster.

What was at stake this time was the memories I had built up along the way.

I swallowed nervously.

Lilac is not without talent either.

I learned a lot from looking over my shoulder, and I even participated in a few actual battles recently.

However, if the opponent is Kyowoonguk, which defeated even Graven…

Can we win…

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“Kyounguk! You are crazy!”

Kyo Hwa-yeong is jumping up and down behind the translucent barrier.

Lilac touched her neck.

I feel it. The flow of magic power is blocking it from leaving this place.

“Sister. Don’t be too excited.”

“Do you even know what you are doing! This is the imperial princess!

Playing a game with the princess’s memories at stake-”

“It’s a small price to pay for knowing the truth about the world.”

The truth of the world.

Hwayoung shook her head and turned around.

“Wait here, Chairman.

I’ll call the dean and professors right away-”

“Wait.”

A firm command.

Not only Kyo Hwa-yeong but also Gyo Woon-guk raised their eyes as if they were surprised.

“Is that the truth of the world?

This world actually originates from a novel called the Aeorid Chronicles?”

“Yes?”

“… Did Mr. Coleman tell you?”

Lilac nodded.

“And, looking at the book, it seemed like my mother was the main character of the novel.”

“… To some extent, this is true.”

“To what extent?”

The narrow-eyed face smiled again.

“Looks like there’s still something you’re hiding behind your back.”

“If you win the game, you will be able to sneak a peek.”

“It’s probably a secret related to my mother.”

Hwayoung also made an expression of realization at those words.

If it is related to the chairman’s biological parents, it is a very sensitive issue.

If professors are brought in, it may escalate into a political issue.

Is the chairman prepared to risk his own memory for information about his mother?

“That… Then even Cleo or Angela… ”

“No, it’s okay. This is my fight.”

“Good posture. So what would you like to do?

A simple match where you win by scoring 4 points, or a regular match that lasts 5 rounds to the end?”

“Do whatever you want.”

Kyowoonguk grins and snaps his fingers.

Cloudy smoke appears in the air and forms letters.

What is written there…

“War of annihilation… ”

“No grand strategy or story, just a battle of pure power vs. power.”

“Isn’t this a game only for beginners?”

“It’s a game that’s perfect for Her Highness’s level.”

Lilac said, gnashing her teeth.

But I don’t deny it.

After five minutes of crew writing time, Kyo Hwa-young could not help but be shocked when both sides released their crews at the same time.

“This… What on earth is this!”

What the Bureau of Transportation brought were four gatekeeper golems.

“Now… for a moment. You can only have 3 identical units!”

“No. That applies to regular matches.

There are no restrictions in annihilation warfare.”

“Cowardly!”

Woon-guk shrugs off his older sister’s criticism.

In fact, if it were a regular game, I wouldn’t have added 4 even if I could have.

If there are only 4 units that are slow and have short arms like that, it is obvious that they will be swayed by the opponent’s mission runners and lose.

“In an annihilation battle, survivability is more important than mobility.”

“You know very well.”

An extreme combination of winning as long as you don’t die.

On the other hand, what Lilac brought out was…

“Kraken.”

“It’s not just a Kraken, it’s the Kraken of the Abyss.”

Kraken of the Abyss – Great Lake, Monster, Apex Predator

Single model unit – 40 points

Movement 6 / Defense 6 / Resistance 5 / Magic 0 / Learning 0 / Stamina 20

“This is slower than my golem.”

“The Kraken’s abilities don’t end there.

Ability, an old thing!”

Old – This unit starts the game positioned as close to the center of the table as possible, and summons 4 Kraken Tentacles within 8cm of this unit.

This unit has no effect or effect on grand strategy and cannot charge.

Immediately the illusion distorted, and a huge octopus appeared in the middle of the battlefield.

Four tentacles sticking out of the ground.

“My remaining units are two units of Water Funeral Undertaker and Alexios, the Anointed One of the Lake.

Alexios’ power, spreading the gospel.”

Spread the Gospel – Your crew may include one human single model unit.

“You can include one mercenary.”

“What I’m bringing in is a black bird special recruit who chose the eternal attribute.”

An undertaker who provides magical power and debuffs whenever an ally model dies.

And specially recruited new students who can bring the desired dual attributes.

Once both sides declared crew, the game began immediately.

An illusion of dice appeared, indicating that Kyowoonguk was the first to play.

“Okay, then, shall we go?”

The golems move straight toward the Kraken in the center of the battlefield.

“I will end my turn after walking 2 times.”

“On my turn, when the Kraken acts, the tentacles can act in sequence instead.

Instead of moving, the tentacles rearrange themselves within 12cm.

If the tentacle moved in that way contacts the enemy-”

“There is no need to explain everything. Because I know it well.”

Track Prey – When this unit starts its turn, it instead repositions itself within 12cm.

Tentacle Squeeze – Attack 2 / Accuracy 8 / Penetration 0 / Damage 1 / Cannot move this round.

Pull – At the end of the round, this unit and all units adjacent to it move 12cm towards the Abyssal Kraken.

“And when you come into contact with the Kraken of the Abyss, instant death is activated.”

High-Speed Reflection – If this unit approaches the enemy outside of its turn, it will immediately strike the enemy.

Predation – Attack 1 / Hit 9 / Pierce 6 / Damage 3 / Immediately kill models with normal-sized platforms when hit.

It is truly an atrocity worth 40 points.

No matter how much stamina is left or how precious the model is, it will almost certainly die the moment it touches the Kraken as it is dragged by the tentacles.

but…

“It’s useless here!”

“You fell for my trick.”

Gyo Woon-guk slowly opens his eyes.

“After declaring the war of annihilation, I knew you would bring the Kraken of the Abyss.”

“You knew?”

“Didn’t you say it with your own mouth? In annihilation battles, slow but solid models are powerful!

For my Underground Guardian, that model is the Gatekeeper Golem, and for your Great Lake Monster, it’s the Kraken!”

Kraken’s Instant Kill is a technique that only works against normal-sized platforms.

It is not effective against gatekeeper golems that all use giant scaffolding.

Although movement can be blocked with tentacles, the golem’s firepower allows it to move forward by cutting off the tentacles.

“Now that I see it, it’s not just that.”

“Yes?”

“Look at this.”

Discrimination Matrix – If you and your opponent have the same victory points, this unit gains Stealth.

If its victory points are higher, this unit gains 2 movement and hate (all enemies).

If its victory points are lower, this unit gains 2 movement and gains continuous charge.

“Discrimination Matrix is an ability that gives different effects depending on victory points.

Different abilities can be used depending on the situation… Conversely, if your victory points fluctuate, you may receive abilities you do not want.”

There are no victory points in an annihilation match.

Therefore, the effect of the discrimination matrix is fixed to stealth.

“There is one more thing!

Immobile posture!”

Immobile Stance – This unit does not move due to the effects of the opponent’s model.

“It doesn’t work to drag them in and kill them all at once!”

The ultimate counter among counters that blocks all gimmicks.

Gyounguk roars while spreading its arms wide towards the sky.

“The age of romance is a sacred game given to this world by a prophet!

For the past year, I have been studying the romantic era day and night.

Holy girl, what kind of crew you will bring is in the palm of my hand!”

“I’m crazy… how… How could my brother… ”

A moment of madness.

Unguk soon returned to his usual gentle face.

“If we had declined the annihilation match and played a regular match, there would have been more variables.

Well, that doesn’t mean you can beat me… ”

“I’m sorry, but.”

Everyone raised their faces at the voice that came from behind Unguk.

“Coleman.”

“Prophet?”

Standing outside the barrier is Cantor Coleman.

Like a literal prophet, he declared emphatically:

“If you drink kimchi soup, you will definitely lose.”

[Today’s Unit]

Kraken of the Abyss – Great Lake, Monster, Apex Predator

Single model unit – 40 points

Movement 6 / Defense 6 / Resistance 5 / Magic Power 0 / Learning 0 / Stamina 20

strike armament

Predation – Attack 1 / Hit 9 / Pierce 6 / Damage 3 / Immediately kill models with normal-sized platforms when hit.

ability

Old – This unit starts the game positioned as close to the center of the table as possible, and summons 4 Kraken Tentacles within 8cm of this unit.

This unit has no effect on or influence the grand strategy, cannot be the main character of the story, and cannot charge.

Tentacle Outstretch – When this unit begins its turn, if there are less than 4 Kraken Tentacles on the table, it summons 1 Kraken Tentacle within 8 cm. This unit can spend 1 action to immediately give the tentacle a turn.

High-Speed Reflection – If this unit approaches the enemy outside of its turn, it will immediately strike the enemy.

Kraken’s Tentacles – Great Lake, Monster, Body

Single model unit – 0 points

Movement 0 / Defense 6 / Resistance 5 / Magic 0 / Learning 0 / Stamina 5

Tentacle Squeeze – Attack 2 / Accuracy 8 / Penetration 0 / Damage 1 / Cannot move this round.

ability

Brainless – This unit has no effect on grand strategy or story. This unit cannot receive turns other than by extending its tentacles, and it does not create a pass for the opponent.

Track Prey – When this unit starts its turn, it instead repositions itself within 12cm.

Pull – At the end of the round, this unit and all units adjacent to it move 12cm towards the Abyssal Kraken.