I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 198
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Chapter 198
Episode 198 Maestro Volkan of Battle (5)
Just before starting, a short preparation time of 15 minutes was given.
This was because I had been running for over four days with minimal rest.
I didn’t know what the warlocks were up to, but there was a high probability that a fight would break out.
I needed to improve my condition even just a little bit.
Meditation, conversation, warming up, napping, journaling.
“Adonis look here!”
“cute!”
Petting Adonis(?), etc.
Each person took their final rest in their own way.
The atmosphere was quite bustling considering it was just before a battle.
But no one, not even Charon, pointed out this behavior.
It was natural.
Because the rest I am spending now could be the last rest of my life.
‘Twenty hours have passed since the magic circle was activated, and the estimated locations of the magic stones are thirty-two locations.’
After hearing the rat’s report, Charon became lost in thought.
Since I had the map of Kalos, I had the strategy and formation all planned out.
The training was completed in four days.
Although there was a variable called a magic circle, Charon created a special team to prepare for such a situation.
“Sasha, after entering, destroy the magic stone with your teammates. “I will leave the order to your judgment.”
“There’s no need to destroy everything, right?”
“Yes. But I would like to destroy at least half of them. Although ‘Fog’ and ‘Stealth’ are said to be the main focus, the ‘Curse’ series may be hidden.”
“All right!”
The more the magic stone is destroyed, the more the magic circle loses its power.
The current minimum strength of the punitive force is 6-star knights. These are people who handle mana at a high level.
Even if you destroy only half of them, it won’t cause much harm to them.
It was time for Charon to check the status of the punitive force. Elester, who was nearby, muttered.
“Why was it still there?”
“yes?”
“More than a month has passed since the rat caught me. And yet it still remains there. “Isn’t something strange?”
Warlocks are not welcomed on the continent.
A situation where the location of such beings was not only discovered, but what they were doing was also discovered.
In situations like this, they usually run away, and that’s what warlocks have done all along.
But what’s left isn’t enough and they’re proudly announcing that they’re here.
“Isn’t it because there are a lot of corpuscles?”
A corpuscle called ‘bone’ that can create a rising skeleton.
There are more bones buried in Kalos than anywhere else, so it is no wonder that a warlock has taken up residence there.
-Caron was thinking.
but.
“Is it worth risking your life for? “It may be a bit difficult, but bones can be found all over the continent.”
“surely… … .”
“There is something. “That’s why I couldn’t leave that place even though I knew the punitive force was coming.”
Elester’s thoughts were reasonable, and it was a matter that needed to be considered.
Because we couldn’t lead the children, the future of the empire, into a trap and have them die in vain.
but.
“There is no reason to worry. As Lucia said, you will find out when you go in.”
“Heh, I see. I’m glad I have that kid. “Isn’t there no longer any reason to worry about her headache?”
Lucia’s insistence that we go in first.
Normally, I would have said something like this, but in the current situation, it was an excellent decision.
“Everyone gather together.”
Members of the punitive force stood in front of Charon. The bustling atmosphere was everywhere.
Everyone’s eyes were shining.
“It seems the enemies have noticed our approach. “I’m sure you have the potions and holy water ready so you can take them out at any time, right?”
One holy water was distributed to each person, and twenty holy power potions were distributed.
Although they had no idea who the enemy was or what they were doing, for the black magicians, sacred power potions and holy water were as powerful as heavenly punishment.
When everyone nodded, Charon spoke without delay.
“Okay, let’s leave.”
“I… … Charon?”
Someone raised their hand. Only in the Latra region was ‘Otone’ called a hero.
“what?”
“Aren’t you leaving out Adonis? I think they’re taking me to a place that’s too dangerous… … .”
Elester cleared his throat, and Charon frowned.
Adonis in the appearance of an innocent boy.
I couldn’t say that the person inside was Douglas, the hero, and that he was stronger than you all.
“… … This child is essential for this operation. “I can’t leave it behind.”
“That’s ridiculous!”
“I demand the revocation of the order!”
“It is a violation of the Minor Labor Act(?)!”
The members of the punitive force began to shout.
It wasn’t just women’s argument. A significant number of men were also included.
The act of dragging the boy into battle was because it was against the knight’s beliefs.
“You guys… … “Are you saying you won’t follow orders now?”
Charon gained momentum and scolded.
It would not be strange for a person to be summarily executed for failing to follow the orders of a commander on the battlefield, especially the orders of a commander directly appointed by the emperor.
but.
“It doesn’t mean it isn’t.”
“you’re right. “I don’t know what Adonis’ role is, but it’s something we can do more of.”
“you’re right!”
Their will did not break in the slightest.
Charon couldn’t help but be embarrassed.
From the moment we first met until now. Aren’t they people who were scared and tried not to even make eye contact, let alone talk to them?
Those guys stand up!
‘Why, at such an important moment… … !’
There would be a power leak, but it was a time when I was wondering if I should use one person as an example.
Adonis stepped forward.
“I’m fine.”
“Adonis, but… … !”
“Isn’t this a problem that can be solved if you guys protect me?”
“… … !”
Everyone was in shock. As Adonis said, it was because the smile he gave was so beautiful.
A smile that seems to have a golden glow.
“Everyone take up arms and swear! “We must protect Adonis!”
“Oooh!!”
Charon thought as he watched the punitive force raising their weapons and making pledges.
They’re really crazy people.
* * *
Dudududududu-!!
Dozens of horses headed toward Kalos, raising a cloud of dust.
‘The original plan was to sneak in carefully… … .’
Judging by the fact that the magic circle was activated yesterday, it was determined that the punitive force was approaching.
I decided to rush in quickly on horseback and catch them off guard.
Passing through the ‘Gate of Glory’, which was once a famous attraction of Kalos, was an instant.
‘… … ‘It’s bleak.’
A world full of gray.
It was a landscape that made me think that if there was a world that had lost color, this would be it.
“… … Everyone, get off your horses.”
Beyond District 4 and reaching District 3. It took less than 5 minutes.
From District 3 onwards, there were stairs in between, so getting off a horse was more maneuverable.
“It’s quiet.”
“Did he run away?”
“Shh! There’s still a distance to District 2. “You can’t let your guard down.”
We entered Kalos, but there was no sign of life.
The same was true for the bones that were said to be alive and moving.
‘Tsk, I can’t even feel the mana.’
It was because of the magic circle floating in the sky of Carlos.
“Well, now that I’m in, I can see for sure. It’s a magic circle that focuses on fog and concealment. “There doesn’t seem to be any curse or poison.”
“Was it just a bid to kill time, telling you not to come here?”
“You never know. “It might be used for a surprise attack.”
The punitive force moved as carefully as possible.
But not until we reach the Fountain of Radiance in District 2. Nothing could be confirmed.
“… … “We will rest for three minutes and then move again.”
Because I was very nervous, I wasted a lot of energy. If you don’t take even a short break, you’ll collapse from stress.
Charon took out his pocket watch and checked the time.
It takes approximately 1 hour from the entrance of Kalos to District 2, also known as the Interior.
It was quite fast for someone who was moving while being alert.
“… … “It’s been a while since I saw you.”
Elester muttered while looking at the Fountain of Radiance.
Seeing him after 40 years gave me new emotions.
Lucia, looking at that scene, asked.
“Now that I think about it, Elester, you participated in the great war, right?”
Crowley, commander of the 5th Corps, descended on Kalos 40 years ago.
At that time, Elester was the only one participating. At the time, Adonis was ordered to guard the emperor.
“How was it?”
“… … It was hell too. “Not only soldiers, but also knights and powerful men.”
Everyone collapsed. The number of people who died without even being able to form properly was enormous.
“To survive in such a war. That’s amazing. “Are you saying something like this is different?”
As Charon rolled his eyes, Lucia whistled.
Elester, who was looking at that scene, opened his mouth.
“Lucia, the reason I survived wasn’t because I was strong. “Thanks to the sacrifices of others.”
“I know that. Because that’s what a battlefield is. But skill is also important, right?”
“Even though I was only in the 5th circle at that time?”
“… … .”
Elester, who was of the 5th circle, survived.
However, most of the ‘strong men’ of that time who were stronger than Elester died.
It was thanks to the ‘sacrifices’ made by those who were called strong at the time.
Even now, 40 years later, Elester clearly remembered their sacrifice.
They were truly ‘heroes’ to Elester.
“Maybe I’ll get to play that role this time.”
“Ah-oh! Don’t be so lucky! If it gets dangerous, stick to me. Because I will save you. What are you doing! Everyone wake up! “We have to go!”
The punitive force began to advance again with Lucia grumbling.
After about 30 minutes, we were able to cross District 1 and reach the place where the palace of the Kingdom of Rohan was located.
At that time, the place was devastated by the arrival of Crowley, commander of the 5th Corps.
It was a time when I was looking at the fully exposed palace.
Pajik!
There was a slight crack in the magic circle floating in the sky.
The special team led by Sasha succeeded in removing the magic stone.
Creepy-!
At the same time, the punitive force could be seen.
The royal palace is half exposed. The appearance of a person lying on a throne.
“… … person?”
I couldn’t see his face because he was wearing a robe tightly.
But everyone here felt it.
His ‘size’.
“What, are you here now? “I almost died waiting.”
“… … “What are you?”
An unidentified man stood up with leisurely movements. Then he lifted his face slightly.
It seemed like they were trying to check a person’s face.
“Ah, are you Charon? I heard it from the creator of madness. It hurt a lot at that time. “He said to say hello.”
Charon quickly recalled the information Zero had given him.
Creator of madness. Amazing information that there are three other beings similar to him.
then… … .
“Are you one of those four?”
“Oh, is this amazing? Did you know we existed? Indeed, for a rat of the empire, the amount of information is considerable.”
It was then.
Boom!!
With a loud noise, the throne the warlock was sitting on split in half.
This was because Lucia had already approached and swung her sword. However, she failed to cut down the unidentified man.
“Tsk! “He speaks so slowly, but his movements are so fast.”
“You are a woman with no manners. Don’t you know that the most important thing when having a conversation is listening?”
“What do you know!”
But it wasn’t just Lucia who moved.
All members of the punitive force took their positions and surrounded him.
This was because he knew that it was advantageous not to give him time, and that it was best to cut off his head before he did anything.
“Tsk, it would be better to have a longer conversation. “Usually, compared to the high expectations, fights like this are likely to end poorly.”
“Don’t worry about that. “I’ll make it fun.”
Lucia tried to lunge, but quickly retreated.
It was because I felt movement beneath my feet.
Wow!
Skull. It was a skeleton much larger than the average physique of an adult male.
What’s interesting is that the skeleton’s entire body is heavily armed with armor and weapons.
Yeah, like.
Like a knight.
Wow-!!
Purple-black mana burst out along with the skeleton’s scream.
After a while, what was standing in front of Lucia. It looked like a skeleton knight standing proudly on a horse.
Incredibly, the horse was also a skeleton.
“What is this…?” … .”
Giggling-.
The sound of a warlock’s laughter. At the same time, his words echoed throughout the battlefield.
“Arrogant empire bastards. Do you know how many people died because of you?”
“… … .”
“You don’t know. No, I probably didn’t even try to find out. “Because you guys are like that!”
Purple-black mana began to flow from the warlock’s body.
It was the kind of mana that made me feel bad just looking at it.
“Actually, I don’t know much either. But one thing is certain. “The number of people you have killed is much higher than the number of people killed by the devil.”
It was a slow speech, but everyone could clearly feel it.
His anger hidden inside.
“What, now I see that he wasn’t a warlock but a paranoid person?”
“… … what?”
Lucia poured cold water on his anger.
“Do you know how many wars were fought because of the devil? Just because someone killed it with human hands doesn’t mean it was killed by someone else. “It’s all their fault.”
“… … .”
“Is that the end of your will? This is a very boring advice. “I will give you a special opportunity to say it again.”
“… … “Is this Lucia, the hero of the empire?”
The warlock bent his neck to the right. There was a ‘tap’ sound.
Looking at Lucia with his neck bent to the right. It was an extremely bizarre sight.
“It just worked out well. I was in need of a gift. “He should have made a fuss saying it wasn’t the right time yet.”
“… … “That guy?”
“But if it’s your year, I think it’ll be enough as a gift.”
Clutter-clutter-!
A strange sound echoed from the ground. But Elester was one step faster.
“Wind Storm!”
Toukwaang-!!
A wind like a blade struck the warlock.
The warlock flew away along with half of the palace that was precariously maintaining its shape.
but.
“Has the Archmage Elester arrived? … “It’s more power than you can imagine.”
The warlock was alive.
Above the stone pile on the other side. Elester, who was about to use magic there once again, could not help but widen his eyes.
The space revealed by the royal palace flying away.
There was a huge corpse of a demon lying there. And around him, six warlocks were chanting unidentified spells.
Elester’s complexion turned pale when he saw that.
“You… … no way!”
“Ah, now that I think about it… … I was on the battlefield at that time. “Then I understand.”
A giant demon corpse. The identity is none other than that.
It was Crowley, commander of the 5th Corps.
The warlock’s actions were obvious. The idea was to resurrect Crowley.
“Karon!”
The two people moved before Elester could shout.
It was Charon and Lucia.
At the same time, the building and the ground shook.
Clutter-claud!
Hundreds of pure white hands. Everyone held their breath at the bizarre sight.
“Elester, compare. “I don’t know.”
Who is more terrible, the Hell Island or myself when the Legion Commander descended?
Whose disaster is more terrible?
“Okay, let’s get started. “The new war of Carlos is about to begin!”
The eyes of the robe-covered warlock glowed ominously.
Fall in fear.
Tremble.
And witness clearly.
“I am the one who presides over death and directs the soul… … .”
I am Volkan, the Maestro of Battle!