< 299. Decisive Battle (7) >
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“Three worlds…!”
Marya was astonished. There was a crack where Zaipa hit. Even though he was very weak it was a great thing that he did any significant damage. A stuttering voice came out from her gaping mouth.
“Now Jaipa… wasn’t he a sword saint? “I guess bare hands are stronger…”
“Every beastman is born with ten swords in his hands. “No matter how good a weapon it is it’s just a piece of iron compared to this.”
“I see. “That’s amazing.”
“I have new feelings too. Until now the only one who brought this up was Nabi Rose. Although there are now two more strong candidates.”
The perceptive Marja realized that it was referring to Ronan and Schlieffen. After squeezing her hand a few times Pinjaifa winked at her.
“Now get out of the way. “Because it’s a problem.”
“Oh yes.”
Marja stepped back. Jaifa’s body swelled again. He roared like an animal and began striking the star’s protection one after another.
“Kaaaa-!!”
“Ugh…!”
The people watching covered their ears. Quaaaang! bang! Every time his claws scratched the curtain an eerie crash sound rang out. About five minutes had passed. Jaipa suddenly stopped attacking and cursed.
“Whoa…damn.”
“Now Jaipa. “My hands…!”
A haze was rising over Jaifa’s heated body. Braum’s eyes widened. The once strong grip had turned into a rag.
All of his fur had been removed and blood was dripping down his fingers. I assure you it wasn’t just Ronan’s blood. Marya cried out in horror as she saw her dog wiggling his fingernails.
“Stop this now!
“Get out of the way. “There is still a long way to go.”
Xipha’s swollen tail was pounding the floor. The crack engraved in front of him was clearly larger than before but it still showed no signs of breaking.
“Even if I do it like this… it doesn’t work.”
Jaifa growled in frustration. Beyond the damaged curtain the outside scenery was vaguely visible. Something was flashing loudly but my field of vision was narrow and I couldn’t hear any sound so I couldn’t figure out what was going on.
“I said get out of the way.”
“evil!”
puck! Xyfar swung his tail flinging Marja and Braum away. He was about to attack Gaho again. Suddenly a boy’s face appeared across the curtain.
“you?”
Jaifa raised his eyebrows. The red-haired boy was floating in the air with his bare body. It wasn’t just him that looked very familiar it was a face that everyone here knew. The boy’s face turned pale when he made eye contact with Jaifa.
“…!”
A were tiger covered in blood and growling was not a very good sight for the heart. The boy who fell down briefly came back up. Marya who discovered him late jumped up.
“Oh Asher?!”
“Oh my god how can we get here!”
Braum followed suit and burst out in astonishment. It was definitely Asher. The injuries sustained while blocking the giants’ bombardment seemed to have been healed somehow. Marya who came running a month later clung tightly to the star’s protection.
“Asher! What happened huh? Is everyone safe?!”
“…!”
His face brightened when he saw Marya. Asher gestured with his hands and feet toward Marya and began to explain something. It was for the best because not only the voice but also the conductive sound was blocked.
“What are you saying now? Do you understand?”
“No…I’m fine too.”
People who had no idea what that meant were squinting. It felt like I was just dancing. Only Mary was nodding her head repeatedly showing that she understood what he meant.
“aha. I see “Yes yes.”
“hey. “What is that kid saying now?”
“Wait a minute. Please don’t disturb me. Ah…like that.”
Jaifa couldn’t stand it anymore and asked but Marja waved his hand and sent him away. Before long the communication of opinions was over. Marya who removed his face from the protection looked back at the people.
“That’s good news. He said he would get us out of here. “I came here after spotting a crack occurring.”
“What did Ronan come with you?”
“no. But I think it will work out somehow. It’s also because of Jaifa’s hard work…”
Marya hesitated. It was an absurdly strong defense but it seemed like it would probably be possible to break through if Asher said what he said.
But there was work to do before that. As she looked around she approached the female commando who had been following Zaifa. She said as she handed Iril to me who was sound asleep.
“Please take it for a moment. “Be careful.”
“Yes yes?”
“sorry. “Some people will get angry if you leave it to men carelessly.”
Marya laughed as if she had no shame. And with a look of concern on her face she looked up to the top floor of the castle. The storm caused by Schlieffen was still raging with no sign of abating. Magic and explosion sounds presumed to be from the archbishops’ technology were ringing out in succession.
“Please be safe.”
She muttered softly. Anyway given Schlieffen’s personality even if he went to help now he wouldn’t be able to stop the whirlwind. Now it was time for her to execute a diversionary operation against Asher. She raised her greatsword and walked towards her tent.
“Please step aside for a moment. “Mr. Jaifa.”
“I don’t think you’re any better than me.”
“i know. But now I have to join forces with Asher. “I can assure you that I will be better in this regard.”
“That’s right.”
Marya’s voice was full of confidence. She stepped aside as if Jaipa was disapproving. Marja walked forward with her strides and stopped in front of her shield. Asher was facing her with a nervous expression on his face.
“Then I’ll go.”
Marya said. Asher read her lips and nodded her head. She had to break it this one time.
“Whoa….”
Marya closed her eyes and took a deep breath. A swarm of blue light began to rise upon her great sword. All of the mana circulating in her body was directed to the great sword. She was aware of her own lack of skills so she invested almost all of her remaining energy into strengthening her body and her greatsword.
“…That’s pretty good.”
Jaifa who was watching the scene shrugged his eyebrows. It was no exaggeration to say that her strength alone surpassed that of Ronan and Schlieffen.
Paaaa…! Before I knew it the great sword had sucked up all of Marya’s mana. Now rather than a sword it has turned into a long and wide beam of light. She took a deep breath and grabbed the hilt of her sword with both hands. And then she unleashed her slash with all her might.
“Haaaaaab-!!”
A loud cheer rang out. At the same time Asher who was on the other side of her closed her eyes tightly and threw out her fist. Her invisible fist flew in a wide arc and the great sword struck the same spot at the same time. Kwachaaaang-! The cracked part exploded with a sound like a glass window breaking.
“This can’t be right!”
“It’s broken!”
Those who were watching burst out in astonishment. The air from the blocked battlefield rushed in and their bangs were thrown back. Asher who confirmed that the shield had been broken stammered and shouted.
“We succeeded…! “Everyone this way!”
“What…!”
Now I heard a voice. Soon the bodies of all commandos rose into the air. When Asher motioned they were drawn in like fish with a fishing hook. The people who came out of the castle were amazed.
“I really can’t believe I’m alive… I thought I was going to die without moving…!”
“They say I’m going to become Lorhon’s disciple. It’s worth it.”
No one was sure he would survive. Asher immediately placed them behind the Allied forces. The injured were gathered together and receiving treatment.
“This is enough. “For now I feel relieved.”
Asher breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that everyone was safe. Schlieffen had not yet come out and about half of the soldiers were killed within the castle but this was still an amazing achievement. Just then Marya’s voice was heard from behind.
“Aser!”
“Marya? town…!”
That was the moment when Asher turned her head. His leg held by Marya rose from the ground. The two people’s lips overlapped. Asher’s big eyes opened wide.
“…!”
His mind turned completely white. Marya’s cracked and burst lips tasted like blood. After about three seconds she set Asher down in her place.
“Ma ma ma marya?”
Asher who was frozen barely opened his mouth. There was still warmth on her lips. Maria who was smiling hugged him tightly.
“It was the best! “You are truly the greatest wizard!”
“These lips…our lips touched….”
“If it weren’t for you we would all have died inside. “Really you…!”
Her voice was full of moisture. Asher could not say anything and only made sounds similar to her moans. Marya wiping her tears on his shoulder raised her head.
“Wow I liked it so much. “Let’s continue with the rest later.”
“The rest of me?”
Asher froze at the meaningful remark. Marja concluded by sticking her tongue out.
Now that the brief cheers were over it was time to get serious again. After looking around she handed the reel back to her crew. Asher gasped at the sight of her breathtakingly beautiful appearance.
“You saved me. really.”
“huh. Schlieffen saved it. “I can’t wake up so I think I need treatment. Is there a place I can lay down?”
“This temporary barracks is over there. But why is my sister’s expression…”
“huh?”
Asher was looking at her Iril with worried eyes. Marja squinting at her looked down at her. Iril who had been sleeping peacefully since the time she was discovered was moaning in pain.
“Ugh…Ugh….”
“What is it? “Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?”
Marya was embarrassed. She didn’t look to be in good condition. Cold sweat was rolling down his pale cheeks. Asher said.
“Let’s go quickly. “It’s not unusual.”
“huh.”
Marja quickly nodded her head. The two started running towards the field ward. Jaifa and Braum stayed by his side like guards. Suddenly Marya’s eyes landed on a battlefield she had never seen before.
“Oh my god what is that…!”
“I guess it was more fun outside.”
Jaifa laughed. An indescribable scenery unfolded. Huge pits were dug everywhere. More than half of the giants crisscrossing the sky were lying dead on the ground.
A huge stone block like a mountain stayed in the air. The hemispherical star’s protection formed around a stone block covered the entire Allied camp. It was on a completely different scale from the one that surrounded the headquarters.
But what caught the eye the most was the huge magic circle that had formed in the sky. Even if I combined all the magic circles I had seen before it didn’t seem to be as big as that one.
Beyond the layer of clouds that covered the sky a cluster of lights reminiscent of lightning flashed. Grumble! bang! Every time the light exploded a shock wave was created that shook the heavens and the earth. Marya asked with a trembling voice.
“What on earth happened…? “Who put up that shield and why are the giants like that…?”
“I installed the star’s protection. “It was my son who cleaned up those big guys.”
“Kyaaaaaak!”
I almost dropped the reel. Marya screamed and stopped at the sudden sound of a voice coming from in front of her. Her breath caught as she lifted her head and raised an eyebrow. A middle-aged man with white hair who looked very similar to Ronan was standing with his back to me.
“Who are you? “I think he looks similar to Ronan…”
“okay. “I am the father of Cain Ronan.”
“Yes?!”
The savior nodded. Those who had not seen Cain because they were trapped in the castle were astonished. he said
“Thank you for saving my daughter. “I’ll take charge from now on so go get some rest.”
“I can’t believe you if you suddenly say that… So Ronan is here too?”
“okay. “There we are fighting for the fate of the world.”
The Savior raised his arm and pointed to the sky. Kwaaang-! Light flashed again and a roar rang out. Therefore everyone’s eyes widened.
If I wasn’t mistaken just now it seemed like an extremely large human figure was revealed through the flash of light. Even if it wasn’t it looked ten times bigger than the existing giant… Marya who was breathing heavily barely opened her mouth.
“What on earth was that…?”
“I don’t know either. However traffic congestion is predictable.”
“identity?”
The Savior was silent for a moment. Just watching was taking a toll on my body. A long time had already passed and neither of them had appeared. He opened his mouth to catch his breath.
“He is the king of giants.”
