◈ 060. [STAGE 3]
30 minutes before the war between just the two of us.
Above the wall south of the Crossroads.
“I am going alone.”
At my words, everyone’s face became incomprehensible.
Lucas, who was standing in front of me, asked in confusion.
“… yes?”
“The rescue unit is composed of me alone. I am going to rescue Evangeline by myself.”
I said, ‘None of you are going to be in the rescue team.’
Literally. you don’t go
Instead, I go alone.
“what… .”
Lucas, who had been stuttering, groaned.
“What nonsense are you talking about, lord!”
“Wow?! You are deaf, you sucker! Speak softly!”
“Is it a problem with hearing loss now?! The person who kept pointing out the ineffectiveness of this rescue operation would still go alone?”
Lucas has a genuinely angry face. The gentle face is terribly distorted.
“You mean you’re going to commit suicide?”
“… .”
“Never let go! Even if it meant breaking his limbs, not just the deafness of this lord Lucas! I can’t send you!”
Lucas reached out his big hand and grabbed my arm by the chin.
This guy’s strength is really strong enough to break my forearm.
But I’m serious.
“Calm down, Lucas. And everybody.”
I’m not joking, and I’m not trying to commit suicide.
“I am not going to die. I’m going because there is a certain chance of winning.”
Save Evangeline and defend the front line.
This is the only way to satisfy both options.
‘Who is the most variable character in this game?’
In terms of performance alone, it would be Damian with [Clairsight], but in fact, Damian doesn’t have a lot of variables.
On the contrary, he is a very honest character. It’s unpredictable because the protruding ability is grotesquely high.
‘The variable is me.’
Then I must move. No, it’s better for me to move. Taking additional people for no reason only increases the number of casualties.
‘There are just a few secret methods prepared in advance.’
I was going to save it and use it later, but if I pour all of them out, it is possible to return to life with Evangeline.
First of all, I am not a combatant in a defensive battle. It’s just a leadership role. And it can be replaced by Lucas.
Defending the front line with full force.
And rescued Evangeline by myself, a variable lump.
‘Of course, there is a part that is unreasonable. No, there are many.’
Still can’t help it If you want to catch both rabbits, you have to work hard.
I can’t help it because the game keeps coming out like this.
I have to gamble to some extent… … !
“All of you who have been under my command will know. That I know very well about those monsters and have succeeded in attacking them even in seemingly impossible situations.”
I made eye contact with the party members one by one.
“Again, there is a trick. There are enough odds. Trust me and send it alone.”
I quickly explained the paddles I had. The approximate method for rescuing Evangeline.
It was a pretty far-fetched plan, but it had plenty of potential. The other party members who understood it nodded one by one.
“… .”
Lucas only stared at me with a white face.
“There is no time. Lucas!”
I pushed hard.
“You take over the general command of the front line. You just have to proceed as you have been trained. Even if an unexpected situation arises, you will be able to handle it well.”
“I’d rather go get Evangeline. My lord, please take command of this front.”
“no. There are roles that are more suited to each other. We need you on this front.”
“For me!”
Lucas chewed and spat in a suppressed voice.
“We need you.”
“… Lucas.”
“why… Are you even using your own life as a chess piece?”
I put my hand on Lucas’s shoulder.
“Trust my judgment. My judgment, your lord.”
“… .”
“Promise me. I will definitely buy it and come back intact.”
Lucas shook his head slightly.
“… You don’t have to do this, my lord, do you?”
“There is no need.”
However, if I give up on Evangeline here, I will realize the value I have cherished in this capture… … give up on oneself
It will be no different from the attack in the last episode, where people were used like bullets.
‘Those who can be saved must be saved.’
And according to my calculations, even if it’s a little dangerous, Evangeline can be saved.
I put my hand on Lucas’ shoulder.
“This is the only way to save Evangeline and protect the front lines.”
“… .”
“Take care of the wires, Lucas.”
At my insistence, Lucas reluctantly nodded. I turned my head.
“Lily. Jupiter.”
The two wizards nodded in unison.
“I think the importance of you as wizards is well known without mentioning it. Run as fast as you can.”
“Yes yes… !”
“Please return safely, Your Highness.”
There was nothing to say about these two. you will do well
Last I saw Damian.
“Damian.”
“Your prince.”
“I have to ask you one favor. Can you listen to me?”
Damian looked up at me with a trembling but straight gaze.
“Do it. I’m the prince’s trigger.”
trustworthy guy. I smiled.
“Thank you, Damian. What you need to do… … .”
I gave instructions to Damian in a low voice. After hearing my instructions, Damian gave a big nod.
“All right. Leave it to me!”
“Thank you, Damian.”
I looked around at all the party members and shouted.
“Okay, open the south gate!”
Kugu Palace… … !
Immediately, the sound of a door being opened came from the gate.
I shrugged my shoulders carefreely toward Lucas, who looked at me with complicated eyes until the end.
“Take care of the house, puppy. I will come.”
***
Current.
Southeast of Crossroads. Marquis Cross’s villa.
“… Seniors?”
I grinned at Evangeline, who muttered shyly.
“I came to save you, my cute junior.”
The golems were so ferocious that the horse I rode couldn’t go further, so I tied it over there and ran over.
Thanks to that, I was able to narrowly match the time.
“how… Here… ?”
Seeing Evangeline muttering bloody, I felt sorry for her. Such a child… … .
‘You don’t have to worry, Marquis.’
As much as you and your family risked their lives to protect this place, I will definitely protect your daughter.
“Recover first. Drink this.”
I took out an advanced recovery potion and threw it at Evangeline. Evangeline, who accepted it, exclaimed urgently.
“What are you doing here! You must run away immediately!”
“… .”
“Can’t you see that? It’s an army of golems! They’re much stronger than the guys I met in the dungeon! Just the two of us can’t do it!”
“… .”
“Escape quickly to the crossroads! I will buy you time to run away!”
But it was too late to run away.
Two beautifully designed golems floated in the air.
Magical light scattered from both of their hands. Soon the magic will shoot.
It was the first time I saw them, but I guessed their identity.
[Enemy Info – STAGE 3]
– Lv.30 Manastone Golem < Elite >: 5
– Lv.15 Rock Golem: 103
– Lv.20 Steam Golem: 149 (Kill Counts: 3)
Manastone Golem.
As a magic-specialized golem, it can be said to be the strongest among the Golem Corps in terms of firepower.
Although it was a high-tier monster, it was even tagged as an elite. These guys can be considered the boss monsters of this stage.
‘Did two of the five come here as separate units?’
As they prepared to use their magic, Evangeline hurriedly stood up.
“Heuk!”
While dripping blood from wounds all over her body, she stood in front of me and raised her shield.
“I- Really! Can’t you hear me?! If you stay here, you will die!”
“… .”
“Since I am an orphan now, no one will be sad even if I die in a place like this! Seniors are different! You are royalty! You’re the new lord of Crossroads!”
“… hey.”
“Please, even for the sake of those who are only looking at you! Run away without looking back… … Whoops?!”
I snatched the bottle of potion that Evangeline was holding in her hand and wasn’t drinking, then unstopped the cap and put it right into Evangeline’s chattering mouth.
“Oooooh?!”
“Swallow all the way and recover, kid.”
It’s a little quieter now.
I pulled Evangeline, who was standing there blankly and swallowing only potions, behind me, and then I stepped forward.
“If you are a child, like a child, lean on an adult sometimes.”
after.
I caught my breath.
It’s the moment I’ve been waiting for. I really wanted to shout out loud like this while writing this.
“Summons!”
Then a system window popped up in front of me.
[Summoning Magic: Giant Steam Golem]
– This magic is for one time use only. When used, it disappears from the skill list.
– The level of the summoned character is the same as the level of the summoned character. You can only keep one minion at a time.
– Please specify the location to summon.
It was the boss monster summoning magic that I registered in advance last time.
I specified the summoning location. Of course right in front of me and Evangeline!
Fire-!
Summoning magic has been activated.
The blue mana particles swirled like flames and drew a formation in the air, before finally forming a single shape.
From the head with a flashing one eye to the thick armored body and long limbs.
Kugu Palace… … !
In less than a second, a huge golem that had completed the composition of its entire body landed right in front of me.
The ground shook like a wave when a monster of enormous mass suddenly landed on the ground.
“What what what what… What is it?!”
Unbalanced and staggering, Evangeline screamed with her mouth wide open.
oh that’s a great reaction You have to do this much to be worthwhile to come to the rescue.
《… .》
The giant steam golem rolled one eye and glanced in my direction, then slowly raised its legs and stood on the ground.
Unlike the guy I met in the dungeon, he’s quiet. Do you like it.
[Ashe (EX) has control over the summoned boss monster.]
[You have control.]
At the same time as the message that the control was transferred to me was displayed, I felt a connection between me and the boss golem.
The skills that the boss golem can use were displayed in front of my eyes.
Hmm indeed. It’s a boss, so it has quite a variety of functions.
at the same time.
Gee-!
ping! Phoebebebing!
Red beams of light poured from the golem army. It’s their attack magic.
I reached forward.
“Stop it.” With the sound
of
the magic core operating, the boss golem stretched out one arm. As if imitating my movements.
The magic power gathered at the fingertips of the boss golem and formed a rectangular shield.
Perbung! Beep!
The enemy golem’s magic collided with the shield and caused a magnificent explosion.
But not a single foot came through this way.
Evangeline, who had been watching the fireworks exploding from beyond the magic shield, murmured shyly.
“this… What is it?”
“What is it?”
I murmured softly.
“This is the lottery ticket I scratched this time.”
I didn’t know that I would waste it as soon as I won.
Then the magic bombardment stopped.
It seems that they have realized that there is no point in projecting firepower from a distance. Two magic stone golems slowly landed on the ground.
thud! thump! thump!
At the same time, the rest of the golem army started running toward me, stamping their feet in unison.
Are you pushing the numbers?
I waved my arms forward and commanded.
“Give it a shot.”
Oh oh oh oh-!
The boss golem let out an incredibly loud driving sound like a lion’s roar.
And then kicked off the ground and met them and ran head-on.
