< 298. Decisive Battle (6) >
#298
“I can protect you.”
Schlieffen intoned. The sword body wrapped in a storm was vibrating. Verminion whose head had been cut staggered to his feet.
【How dare you…】
Blood was still gushing out from the stab wound on his neck. However compared to when it was cut the amount has clearly decreased.
‘That’s too fast.’
Schlieffen narrowed his brows. He expected that his recovery would also have increased but he didn’t expect it to heal so quickly. Should I kill him all at once? A roar burst from Verminion’s mouth as he raised his head.
【You hurt my neck!】
At the same time Verminion’s figure disappeared from sight. Schlieffen reflexively raised his sword. Kaaaang-! His body was pushed back with a scorching metallic sound.
【How can you stop it?!】
“Uhm…!”
Schlieffen gritted his teeth. He felt like his arm was going to fall off just from defending himself. It seemed like he had been hit not by a person but by a huge animal.
【Try it one more time like before huh?!】
Verminion’s attack continued. It was a rough yet sophisticated fighting technique. Schlieffen felt his life threatened every time a kick was thrown and the regime wrapped around Mana. It was the car where he was trying to get his bearings when he went around his lot and retreated. An old man’s voice was heard from behind.
【Sorry but I have to catch up quickly.】
The hairs on the back of his neck stood up. Schlieffen hastily turned his head. Glowing spheres the size of coconuts were flying at high speed.
He could tell at a glance that he shouldn’t be hit. It was the moment when he pulled out. Archbishop Le Tancier who was watching Schlieffen made a pressing hand gesture.
【Where.】
“Ugh….”
An invisible force pressed down on Schlieffen’s shoulders. It was a moment when his movements became unorganized. Kwaaaaang! The sphere of light that fell at my feet caused an explosion.
“Gagging!”
I couldn’t stop it this time. The body that was thrown out hit the wall with a loud noise. Judging by the feeling it seemed like he had broken two ribs.
He was in so much pain that he wanted to pass out but there was no time to lie down. Schlieffen rolled to the side and lifted himself up. Kwasik! At the same time Verminion’s heel fell on the spot.
【Hmph I heard you inherited the blood of Old Man Alon so your speed is useful.】
He growled viciously as he pulled his legs out of the floor. Judging by the depth his foot went into if he was hit he would have definitely died instantly.
Schlieffen who had opened the gap looked back in the direction from which his sphere had come. An old woman with a hunched back was standing there holding a cane. Dozens of glowing orbs that had exploded were spinning around her. The old woman whose eyes met Schlieffen’s let out an exclamation.
【Oh you’re not dead?】
“you….”
【His name is Archbishop Maron. A handsome young man. Do you have any plans to clean up that tornado? In that case I can at least spare your life.】
An old woman named Maron smiled kindly. Schlieffen did not answer. At that moment her man covered in blood walked out from behind Maron.
【okay. I might give you some leniency because of your bravery. How on earth did this affair come to fruition?】
Her man grumbled. The archbishop named Anaquiel tried to break through the tornado set up by Schlieffen with his bare body but failed. The terrible wounds covering his body were proof of that.
【Hoho…probably because of the blood of Ronan or something. Judging by its power it appears that blood was applied relatively recently.】
【somehow. It hurt so bad.】
【Hey. Take away the whirlwind. If we had come all the way up here anyway there would have been almost no blood left.】
Maron laughed. Schlieffen’s face hardened slightly at the keen analysis. In reality all of Ronan’s blood he had was poured onto her sword. Judging by the time the power lasted it was a very insufficient amount to deal with the five archbishops.
Schlieffen twisted his lips. In fact it was no exaggeration to say that this was his last chance to save his life. The chances of him killing all five people were ridiculously low.
He had done something similar in the Dragon City but he was in a much worse situation now than he had been then. To be honest I doubted whether I could win here even if I only faced one person at a time.
‘I can’t help it.’
Schlieffen finally made a decision and closed his eyes. Seaaaa… the whirlwind surrounding the tower began to subside. Anaquiel’s face brightened.
【Oh.】
【yes. As expected he is as smart as he looks…】
Maron was about to say something. Schlieffen gathered the energy that had been wasted by the whirlwind and grabbed the hilt of his sword. The Pale Lord’s sword body scattered in the form of wind.
【hmm?】
Then giving strength to his entire body he spun around and swung his sword. It was the moment when the sharp wind that had drawn a wide circle returned to its original position. Quaaaang! The entire upper part of the room that the wind passed through was cut off. The walls and ceiling slid along the cut and collapsed.
【Haha did you think I didn’t know such shallow numbers?】
But no archbishop was harmed. Maron laughed. They had already noticed the sign and were already levitating themselves in the air using telekinesis or leaping. Anaquiel frowned.
【Kicking away the opportunity. I have no choice but to kill you as you wish.】
Laughs came from everywhere. But Schlieffen was not embarrassed. Because what he was aiming for in the first place was the current situation. bang! Schlieffen rushed forward and kicked Maron in the chest.
【Ugh!】
I didn’t expect this. Staying in the air she was thrown backwards before she could react. She then swung her sword at Verminion who was running after her and had no intention of saving her in the first place.
【Damn did you notice?】
Verminion cursed. Whoa! A sudden strong wind blew him backwards. The two bodies soon reached the area where the tornado had been blowing just a moment ago. Maron’s face which had always been relaxed turned pale.
【No way!】
【What’s wrong grandma? If you just go back to this…】
Verminion who had not yet grasped the situation frowned. Maron shouted desperately.
【Miss Letansie! Hurry up and pull us!!】
Letansier who belatedly realized Schlieffen’s intention sighed. Schlieffen turned his sword around and drove the tip of his sword into the ground. Quaaaaa! The whirlwind which had subsided began to rage violently.
【Whoa!】
【Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!】
【Oh my god Maron…!】
Le Tancier stretched out her arms but it was already too late. A desperate scream rang out in the wind. The sharp wind that tore apart even the still-living star’s protection completely ground the bodies of the two archbishops.
“Whoa….”
Schlieffen sighed. Although two people were dealt with there was no change in the fact that the situation was still overwhelmingly unfavorable. The ribs were still broken and the remaining Archbishops appeared much stronger than the two who had gone before.
Of course it didn’t really matter. He pulled the sword from the floor and opened his mouth. It was a late response to the recommendation to remove the tornado.
“I refuse.”
【Kill! Kill me!】
Letancier shouted in rage. The remaining archbishops rushed in at once. Schlieffen catching his breath pulled the hilt of his sword again.
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“Schlieffen…!”
Marya gritted her teeth. Her gaze rested on the top floor of the Pale Castle. The storm caused by Schlieffen was swirling around the high tower.
It seemed strange that she seemed to calm down for a while but instead became more intense. Suddenly! Swinging her great sword with one arm Marja cut the believer who was running behind her in two.
“Gagging…!”
With this all the troops stationed around were disposed of. The two people who jumped from the high tower were located in the far corner of the castle wall. Marja looked up at her again and opened her mouth.
“I will definitely die. “We have to help.”
“Ha but Miss Iril’s personal protection comes first. If this continues Schlieffen’s sacrifice will be in vain…”
“I know that you octopus head! Of course I’m going to take you first but I’m wondering where I should go! And do you want to say something stupid like sacrifice?!”
Marya shouted. A loud voice echoed throughout the castle. Braum startled winced and she backed away.
“Why are you so angry?”
“…sorry. I couldn’t come up with an answer. Umm really what should I do?”
She apologized and held her head. Because her matter was so serious her mind and body became sensitive. Despite this Iril still did not wake up. Her face sound asleep looked perfectly peaceful.
“What the hell is going on anyway?”
Suddenly Marya looked around the outside of the castle walls and frowned. She was under the protection of the star brought about by Abel so thick that she could not check the situation outside. It seems like something disturbing is going on. Braum who was drooling opened her mouth.
“How about taking a trip to our sewer? “There may not be that shield underground.”
“Oh is that good?”
Marya’s face brightened. She certainly had a point. Normally sewer pipes were connected to the outside and for such a huge castle the sewage facilities must have been large enough for people to pass through.
“Let’s leave now. “Do you have any blood left?”
“okay. Although it is insignificant…”
Braum nodded. The car was about to be moved by Marja who had brushed off her blood from her sword. Suddenly a familiar voice was heard from below the castle wall.
“what. “Are you alive?”
“Hey Jaifa?!”
Marja lowered her gaze and was astonished. One of her black-wearing tigers was looking up at her. The four commandos who entered together were out of breath around Jaifa.
Judging by their behavior it seemed like they had a hard time on the other side as well. Everyone was so exhausted that they looked like they had taken a bath in blood. Suddenly Jaifa’s eyes opened wide.
“That woman…”
Jaifa’s eyes were fixed on Iril in Marya’s arms. He reached the top of the castle wall in one leap. Jaifa looked at the three people in turn and laughed.
“It looks like you guys were successful. “This is shameful.”
“Now is not the time to argue about that! “Have you ever seen a sewer or something while walking around?”
“there is. But it’s not what you expect. Even if it was blocked it was blocked very tightly.”
Jaipa shook his head. He and his men had just come up from a trip to the sewers. What greeted the special forces who were hoping to find a way out was a swarm of enemies and the protection of stars that seemed even thicker.
“That can’t be possible….”
Marya’s face hardened. I felt like I could hear my hopes collapsing. There really was no way now. Jaifa who was silent for a moment opened his mouth.
“Looking at her outfit I guess she shouldn’t be taken away by fanatics right?”
“yes. “Probably definitely.”
“Hmm…then there’s nothing we can do. “I have no choice but to try to push myself a little.”
Jaifa clicked his tongue. He put down his scimitar and took a step toward the star’s protection. Marya tilted her head at his meaningful action.
“What are you going to do? Why is Eonwoldo….”
“I guess I’ll have to break through somehow. “Everyone hand over that kid’s blood to me.”
“…yes?”
Marya asked but Jaifa did not answer. However he only extorted Ronan’s blood from those who followed him and Braum and applied it to his hands.
“Why did you put that in your hand…”
Braum looked embarrassed. Jaifar’s hands soaked with Ronan’s blood took on a dark red color like the flames of hell.
A claw-like nail was growing on one of the fingers which was as long as a dagger. Even so his thick forearms were rapidly swelling.
“no way.”
“Hmm!”
Marya noticing what he was about to do raised her eyebrows. Zaifa’s fist fired at the same time struck the star’s protection. Quaaaaang-! An explosive sound resounded as if an iron plate was being hit with a stone.
“As expected it’s solid.”
“oh my god…!”
Jaifa clicked his tongue. Marya’s eyes widened. His fingernails were slightly digging into the star’s protection. There was a cobweb-like crack around the spot where his fingernail had stuck.
