Episode 259
EPISODE.130
Square Square -.
Every time the fingertips moved, a harsh sound echoed incessantly.
A low but clear sound that could fill the private barracks assigned to Russell.
It was none other than the sound of each page turning of the book in Russell’s hand.
It’s a fairly harsh sound for the sound made by scratching paper and paper.
It has to be.
What was now in Russell’s hand was the ‘Spellbook’.
It is also a magic book that records the 8th circle magic.
Things tend to weather over time.
Even if it was a high-ranking magic book with the 8th circle magic written on it, it was no different.
‘Hmm…’
As the page turned with a careful touch, Russell’s eyes sank deeply.
Is it because he went through the process of restoring Hellfire and completing the 『Determining War』 through it?
In the process, Russell’s mind, like a sponge absorbing water, was absorbing the magic theories written in the magic books, as if his understanding of the 8th circle magic had improved.
In the past, sentences that would have been chewed over dozens of times can be understood just by looking sideways a few times.
The formula, which would have taken hours of thought and verification, was analyzed just by looking back for ten minutes.
A few hours after that, Russell let out a long breath as he closed the last chapter of the book of magic.
“Whoa——————”
A cool yet refreshing breath as if expelling old things. After a while, Russell muttered as he ran his finger over the cover of the book of magic.
“About oh….”
A nonchalant voice. If other wizards had heard this voice, they would have stuck out their tongues and made their flagship.
It was also true that magic books were not something that could be fully mastered by reading them once.
The amount of time required to properly understand a book varies greatly depending on the level of the book, ranging from as short as a few days to as long as several years.
Not to mention, it’s not that circle’s magic book, it’s a magic book with the theories of the 8th circle.
But now, Russell said that he understood about half of the theory in the book of magic after just a few hours of looking into it.
However, Russell’s words were sincere without even a hint of exaggeration.
It is difficult to express the level of understanding by dividing it into numbers, but it seemed that I understood about half of it.
Russell murmured, looking out through the window in the barracks tent as if to prove that his words were not false.
“I wonder if you can finish it tonight.”
It was around evening when I started reading the book, but before I knew it, darkness had spread over the sky and I could see the stars shining brightly.
As you can see, it was well past midnight. If it were the others, I would have to go to sleep for tomorrow… but
‘I don’t have to do that.’
Close your eyes and carefully pump the magic power of the circle.
Woo woo woo-.
Along with firing, the mana flowed from the circle swirled along Russell’s body, carving lines of light all over his body.
Compared to when they first returned, the mana rods became incomparably sharper.
It was the product of the Wizard Body and Overlord.
As a wizard, the magic he had learned to overcome his weaknesses had reached its peak and was even playing a role in relieving fatigue.
Using mana along the now-familiar path, Russell quietly divided his consciousness.
Using her heightened mental power, she divided her consciousness into two and used one of them to continue to use magic while using the other consciousness to awaken the contents of the sorcery book she had just read.
‘Let’s see…’
Chitsutsutsutsu-.
At the same time that the slight remaining stiffness and fatigue begin to go away, the contents of the magic book begin to swirl in my head.
Soon after, the theories and formulas that swirled around quickly find their place.
‘Hmm…’
Russell savored the process, as if putting together a puzzle of thousands and tens of thousands of pieces.
It is unbelievably relaxed to be seen in the middle of a war whirlpool.
Of course, there were reasons for Russell’s behavior.
‘Three days ahead.’
It was the time required for the troops of the allies to gather. The Imperial Army didn’t show any movement yet.
Russell thought of the situation as the calm before the storm.
Even the possibility of a small collision has been suppressed.
It was clear that if the pent-up tension did break out, the scale would become uncontrollable.
Russell was about to push his abilities to the maximum before that.
‘Supplement the magical theory that is still lacking, and through it, raise your skills as a 8th circle mage.’
A part of the mana that flowed through the whole body with a firm resolution was radiated outward.
As if in response, the flames of the lanterns that had been lit burned wildly.
Whoa!
* * *
As time passed, the troops on the Western Front gathered one by one in the center.
Among them, of course, the warlike Muyaho and the Beasts.
“long time no see. cock!”
—There were also fairies led by Io and Arain.
“Mrs. Russell!”
“Benefactor!”
The problem was when the two forces joined.
Coincidentally, the timing of the joining of the two forces was almost the same.
Suddenly, Russell was caught between Io and Muyaho.
“Who is this dwarf?”
“The Beast King still has trouble talking.”
Sparks flew between the two as their eyes met.
Superman.
In addition to the power comparable to a sword master or a 7th circle wizard, Io inherited the power of a silver dragon.
Muyaho’s power was stronger than that.
Her own strength alone was comparable to that of a 8th Circle wizard, and she also received the power of the dark dragon.
Do we really have to fight, but in the unlikely event that it happens, the aftermath alone will cause a natural disaster.
Russell let out a sigh and cut the gap between the two.
“I think it’s best for both of you to calm down for now.”
The soft energy from Russell created a wall between the two and blocked it, and Muyaho’s ears pricked up and moved at Russell’s spirit, which was a little different from before.
“You male…!”
It wasn’t just a step up to the 8th circle, but a changed energy by completing the 『Decision Fighting Skill』 and obtaining the divinity of the Dragon Lord.
Russell looked a little surprised when she noticed the change in himself at once.
‘Even Master didn’t notice…?’
Muyaho would notice that.
Was it because he inherited the power of the Dark Dragon? Or wild persimmons?
Either way, you can’t be fooled into thinking about it.
“The moment when you can run as wild as you want will come soon.”
“Umm….”
He nodded in affirmation to Russell’s words for a moment. Muyaho raised his voice in a huff at the flashing thoughts that flashed through his head.
“Hey male. You know me as a woman crazy about fighting…!!”
Before he could finish his words, Russell shrugged and turned his head.
‘I knew Arain-nim joined, but I can’t believe Io-nim also…’
He said, lowering his head lightly to Io and Arain.
“It must not have been an easy decision, but thank you both for participating.”
Endymion decided to rent a part of the Great Forest to provide a space for the fairies to live in and receive their support in return.
But even so, there was no reason for both current and next Meneurs of the Elves to participate in the war.
Even if only one side participated in the battle, it would have been a great force, and if both of them contributed their strength, Endymion would be reassured…
‘In this era when the high elves have disappeared, Meneur are like kings and queens compared to humans, the heads of all fairies.’
But I thought both of them would join the fight.
He also led a large number of fairies. Io opened his mouth, perhaps reading Russell’s expression.
“Although the fairies are a peace-loving race, that doesn’t mean they don’t fight when they should.”
A calm voice that soothes the mind and body of the listener.
“How much more, aren’t your opponents cultists and the dead who went against the law?”
As if he would not lose, Muyaho snorted from the side.
“joy. Don’t forget that there are me and our beast people. cock!”
Either way, they are reliable people you can rely on.
So, Russell bowed his head once again with sincerity.
“Thank you all three for your strength.”
* * *
“After-.”
With a long sigh, Russell straightened the button on his wrist.
In front of him, a magically created full-length mirror and a magic book floated in the air.
Square Square -.
Even though I didn’t touch it, the pages of the magic book turned over. It was an expression of her heart that she didn’t want to waste even the time she had to dress up for a simple application of the Psychokinesis magic.
‘It’s soon.’
Turn the page and solidify your resolve. A battlefield where hundreds of thousands and hundreds of thousands of soldiers collide and superhumans unleash each other’s skills and capabilities.
Shisan Blood Sea.
The corpses will become mountains, and the blood will flow as seas.
What he would take from there was not just the lives of the undead.
Until now, he had fought several wars and crossed the line of death, but this time the scale was different.
That’s why Russell was also making his own resolutions.
‘I mean the determination to carry the burden on my back with blood on my hands.’
He will not be able to remember every single life he will take with his own hands.
But remembering at least the fact that they were on this battlefield would be the least courtesy for the dead.
It’s been a while since I trimmed my clothes like that and made up my mind in my own way.
“His Highness the Grand Duke.”
Voices were heard from outside the barracks along with pretending to be there.
“Time is up.”
The time referred to here refers to the time of the meeting where the commanders of each army and superhumans gathered together.
Most of Endymion’s forces scattered across the Western Front over the past few days had gathered here.
No, it wasn’t just Endymion’s troops.
The Kiel and Naze League and so on.
Even the small countries that had been persecuted by the empire for the past years had sent their full strength.
‘Fifty and a few thousand more…’
More than 100,000 troops were gathered more than originally expected.
If you add the Empire’s forces and the undead they raked together, the combined forces of both sides will easily exceed one million.
‘After this meeting, it’s the beginning of a close battle.’
Did the soldiers feel the energy too?
I can feel the military spirit rushing wildly throughout my steps.
The feeling of being in the middle of a powder keg where nothing is strange even if it explodes right away.
Besides, what the hell is this subtle anxiety that has been scratching the inside for a few days.
Shaking his head lightly to shake off his anxiety, Russell walked into the barracks prepared for the meeting.
Tboob.
“Are you here?”
Starting with Daria Snowwhite, the teacher who sat in the highest seat, everyone in the command center turned their attention to Russell.
dragon-swallowed wizard
