285. March (3)
#285
“Please come quickly. “I guess you were roughly informed of the situation right?”
“Yes! Like you said I brought all the extra blood!”
The soldiers who heard Lorhorn’s question answered loudly. Behind the portal they came out of was a snowy field with a blizzard.
It was the 2nd Allied Corps that was attacking the northern branches of Nebula Clazie. Lorhorn laughed and motioned for people to come in.
“okay. It’s cold so come in quickly and warm up. “Have you all gathered in southern Kratir?”
“yes. Master. “We’re almost there now.”
Kratyr nodded his head. The three portals in front of him were all connected to the muggy jungle.
This time the Allied troops in charge of the southern branch were leaving one after another. The commander in charge of the Southern Corps saluted.
“I returned after receiving orders.”
“Thank you for your hard work. “Thank you for responding to my sudden summons.”
Kratir bowed silently. His face which had exhausted a lot of mana for the first time in a long time was noticeably haggard.
Lorhorn and Kratyr the only two space wizards on the continent were constantly twisting and tearing up space and uniting troops scattered across the continent. The word open meant this.
“It’s still the same over there… hmm?”
Nabirose who was admiring the scenery of his hometown for the first time in a long time shrugged his eyebrows. A familiar man was walking out from the back of the procession.
“Jarodin?”
“It’s been a while.”
The man raised his hand in greeting. A skinny body worthy of the nickname inchworm with deep cheek wear. It was Jaradin a top-level earth mage and her evil ally. He came hurriedly and stopped in front of Nabi Rose.
“You look okay. That ignorant knife is still the same.”
“…Where did you leave Sunya and come here alone?”
Nabi Rose narrowed her eyebrows. His wife who was always with him was nowhere to be seen. Even though she has been resurrected I understand that she still needs help.
“I requested protection from the Manwol Magic Tower. On the condition that when the job is over he returns to being a Top Mage.”
“You said you never want to work with those stone heads again so you made a bold decision. “Are you sure you won’t regret it this time?”
“I just made a slightly more rational choice. If we lose here it’s over anyway. “I decided that if I had to fight at all it would be better to fight to save the world that his wife would live in.”
Jarodin said. Butterfly Rose laughed instead of answering. His face was as solemn as when he had fought with himself in the jungle.
“I learned how to say plausible things.”
“I grew up too late. “Then I will go see Balzac.”
“hmm?”
“I lived without paying any attention but when I heard the news that he had died I didn’t feel very good. “You must not die.”
Rodin the one who concluded her words suddenly turned his back. Suddenly his relationship with Balzac who was killed in action flashed through my mind. Did you say that he is a rival who has not yet reached a conclusion? It seemed like the shock was bigger than I thought.
If you think about it she was also a person involved in a similar relationship. Although this matter has already been decided.
Nabirose lost in thought for a moment was looking at Jarudin’s back. A huge shadow fell over her head.
“This is surprising. “I thought you were definitely one of those who called themselves married to a sword but did you have such a dishonest lover hidden away?”
“Keep talking nonsense. “I will just take off the skin and use it as fur clothing.”
With butterflies I growled and turned her head. Sure enough Jaipa was standing with his back to her. The scimitar held in her black hand was still soaked with the giant’s blood.
His face ahead of the final battle was extremely calm contrary to expectations that it would be forged with venom. Nabirose asked.
“It’s relaxing. “Have you forgotten the hatred?”
“I just decided not to be angry about something that is obvious. It was better at killing bugs that way. “You don’t get angry when you kill cockroaches or mosquitoes.”
Jaifa answered dryly. It was a part that gave insight into her attitude towards Nebula Clazier. She looked somewhat breathtaking but I felt like she deserved it. With butterflies I captured her bitter smile.
“…okay. “I see.”
“I had a good look earlier. “My skills have improved but now I can’t really guarantee victory or defeat.”
Jaifa chuckled. He was talking about what he had seen during the battle with the giant Vasagia. In fact Butterfly Rose’s sword skills had improved dramatically compared to when she was competing in the second Sword Saint battle.
“You are saying the obvious. You might as well enjoy it until this battle is over.”
“This is my third challenge again… As always I will not turn down any challenge that comes my way. But you’ll have to hurry.”
“Why?”
“I have an advance contract but if I make a mistake I think I will lose there.”
Suddenly Jaipa stretched out his finger and pointed to the middle of his battlefield. With butterflies I shifted my gaze to him. He was meditating while sitting on a rock overhanging Schlieffen.
“…”
It was to calm Iril’s mind ahead of his rescue. Next to him Pale Lord Grancia’s treasured sword lay as if asleep. Nabirose’s eyes narrowed.
“A prior promise is….”
“okay. “That’s a kid.”
Jaifa laughed. Schlieffen was sitting still but he was not sitting still. Even though he was far away he could sense an eerily powerful presence.
Is that what cold anger is? The north wind seemed to be swirling around Schlieffen’s body. Jaipa shook his head as if he was fed up.
“I’ve been watching him from the sidelines for the past few months and he’s an absolute monster. I can guarantee you that talent like that won’t appear for another thousand years.”
“How does it compare to Ronan?”
“Ah…there was that kid too. “It’s difficult to determine superiority or inferiority in this.”
Snapping his fingers Jaipa began to worry. Nabirose sighed and looked up at the sky. Although he was worried that he would be consumed by anger he was also proud.
“…When did you grow up like that?”
The melted sun was setting over the wasteland. It was an uncharacteristically cool evening for summer. The voices of those preparing for the final battle were coming from all directions.
“Be careful not to spill a single drop!”
“Now even when dawn returns I don’t have time to make more!”
The remaining soldiers were busy transporting the diluted solution made from Ronan’s blood. Since it was actually going to be the final battle I wasn’t planning on leaving any extra. The transport vehicles that would be used in the battle to conquer the headquarters were being remodeled into something similar to tanks by adding armor made of black iron or mithril.
Kang! Kang! Kang! The sound of iron striking iron could be heard from all directions. Blacksmith Doron who was in the middle of hammering stretched out his hand without turning his head.
“Didican. “Get me some iron plate over there.”
“Here you go. “In my life I have seen my old man do this kind of thing.”
“You too work hard. “Because this could be our last hammer blow.”
“Hey don’t be so foolish. “You can’t die until you surpass your inspiration.”
Didican chuckled and held out the iron plate. However the sound of laughter was not as pleasant as always. Doron accepted the iron plate pretending not to notice the fear contained within it.
“okay. “I hope so.”
“I’m sure it will work out well this time too…huh? “It’s been a while since I saw those friends.”
“hmm?”
“Why Ronan’s friends. “Everyone has become more dignified.”
The corners of Didican’s mouth rose. His gaze rested on Marya and Asher who were just being reunited. cried Marja who had come out of his portal waving his arms.
“Aser!”
“Ma marya?!”
Asher who was startled took a deep breath. The person running towards me with her lion-like blonde hair flapping around was definitely Marya. Come to think of it I heard he volunteered to provide supplies to the Northern Front.
It was the first time I had seen it since I started clearing out Nebula Clazier in earnest. In an instant she closed the gap between her and hugged Asher.
“Woof. “I can’t breathe…”
Asher unable to breathe was shaking his arms and legs. When she returned from the North her hair was covered in white snow. As Marja cupped Asher’s cheeks with both of her index fingers she laughed.
“I heard about your performance well. It’s so amazing! Of course it’s not a situation to be happy about right now but it’s great anyway!”
“Oh it hurts…!”
“Are you going to be deployed this time too?”
It seemed like he had somehow heard about his actions in the Battle of Basagia. Asher who was laughing and crying nodded at her.
“Uh huh.”
“I will protect you so don’t worry! I won’t let anyone interfere with your magic!”
Marya said as she nuzzled Asher’s nose. For a moment Asher’s face hardened. Unlike her smiling mouth her eyes were dripping with fear and anxiety.
“It’s really going to be okay. “Now that we’re there what could happen?”
“Marya….”
Well it would be even weirder if you weren’t afraid of giants even though you knew about their danger. Asher was also shaking with fear until just now.
But strangely enough seeing Marya’s face like that made her tremble subside. I didn’t know why. Asher smiled holding her hands together.
“thank you. “I will protect you too.”
“What…”
Asher said. Unlike usual his voice did not tremble. Marja who was dumbfounded as if in shock turned her head.
“what. suddenly.”
Her ears sticking out through her hair were stained red. Asher realizing that she had said something quite embarrassing hastily let go of her hand. Suddenly a loud laugh rang out from somewhere.
“Whahaha! Nice to see. “The more desperate the situation the more love sprouts!”
“Braum?”
Asher and Marya turned her heads at the same time. One of her bald moustachioed men stood there chuckling. Armed with plate armor and a great shield Braum now looked quite like a knight.
“What are you fighting too?”
“It’s too much even though we belong to the same Allied Forces. Fighting to save the world from destruction. “What other honor can there be for a knight?”
Braum said pounding his chest. At that time a girl with dark purple hair landed lightly in the air. It was Erzsebet the daughter of the Akalusia family. The three people’s eyes widened.
“Erzebet?”
“It’s been a while everyone. everyone. “I’m glad you look healthy.”
She sent her dignified greeting. As an excellent wizard she like Marjana Braum was dispatched to the Dawn Tower and was in charge of assisting the allied forces with the wizards there. Asher asked a question.
“What about the Dawn Magic Tower? “Is it okay without you?”
“Of course it’s not okay. We will return as soon as the offensive begins. “I also prepared a scroll.”
“Why did you do that…?”
“Oh really. Why do you keep asking me that?!”
“Hey!”
Erzsebet suddenly became irritable. Asher was startled when he saw her like a cat barking. She said as if Hergé Bet had scolded her.
“I was just worried about everyone so I came to take a look! Isn’t that something that can happen between friends? “Are you sure you don’t think of me as a friend or something?”
“Oh no…! I’m a friend. yes!”
“Hmph. That’s how it should be.”
Erzsebet smiled with satisfaction. It was the first time she had heard the words “her friend” come out of her mouth. Is it a disease that makes me become more honest as the end approaches? As she looked around her she spoke.
“That thief…no Ronan doesn’t seem to have returned yet…what about Adeshan?”
“I’m having a meeting with Mr. Navardose over there. “It’s a little long.”
Asher extended her finger and pointed to a barracks in the corner of her battlefield. Somehow a meeting of major commanders was taking place inside the makeshift tent.
The Allied forces were almost completing preparations for their final offensive. All of the portals connected to various parts of the continent were closed.
However Kratirman was in the middle of his battlefield with his eyes closed reciting a spell. It wasn’t unusual for me to break into a cold sweat. Asher was about to say something more.
“Hmm!”
Kratir opened his eyes. He took a deep breath spread his arms wide and clapped. match-! A cheerful sound echoed throughout the battlefield. Ergébet who felt Mana’s huge movement hurriedly turned her head.
“Is that…?!”
Space was distorted. Suddenly the landscape in front of me began to tear up and down revealing a forest and a lake. It wasn’t difficult to guess the situation. Asher took a deep breath.
“You said you were going to open it…!”
The dense flood waters that left no room for him to step were the unmistakable panoramic view of a paradise forest. The huge lake seen from above was reflecting the pure white sky covered with clouds.
