Episode 180:
Golden Comet
Hermann and Sailor were quite embarrassed when they found out that Elric was away.
Considering his personality, it would have been more reasonable to assume that he rushed into the middle of enemy territory alone rather than running away.
Still, I couldn’t help but feel embarrassed that he suddenly walked away without saying a word.
What are you going to do if there is chaos in the command system?
Since ancient times, no matter how disciplined and disciplined the military has been, the military can be drastically overturned by just one unexpected variable.
It would mean that he believes in the Star Wars and Hermann and Sailor.
‘Still, I guess I’ll have to scold him when he comes back this time.’
It suddenly occurred to Herman that he had been pampered by Elric too much.
If you’ve chosen someone to be your successor, sometimes you need to push them harder.
Of course, that was something to think about only after this crisis had been overcome.
‘I guess I’ll have to catch that guy first.’
As Hermann grabbed the sword, he kept an eye on the senior warrior he had identified earlier.
He was still at the forefront, plowing through the ranks of our troops, but he continued to shout loudly to raise his men’s will to fight.
“I heard you’re feeling better, right?”
As if reading Herman’s thoughts, Sailor suddenly spoke up.
He too was slowly drawing his sword.
Although he is clearly well over seventy years old.
Somehow, I got a strong feeling from him that he was solid rather than frail, which was inappropriate for his age.
however.
“You must be mistaken.”
When Herman gave a negative answer, Sailor’s face was filled with doubt.
You haven’t regained your strength?
Although there is nothing that looks uncomfortable at first glance.
Could it be that I am suffering from aftereffects that others are not aware of?
“hmm?”
“It’s not all better.”
Hermann raised one corner of his mouth.
“I’ve become even stronger to kill.”
Faaat –
With that answer, Hermann flew into the middle of the enemy lines.
A completely unexpected and interesting answer.
Sailor stood in place for a moment with a bewildered expression, looking at Herman’s back, then belatedly clicked his tongue and shook his head.
“Eh. Anyway, young people these days have very little humility.”
Kwakwakwakwa!
Sailor also threw herself like Hermann.
Her children are fighting all over the place.
Only if he got out of there did he lose his respect as a father.
The reality of having to run around like this even after getting older was just deplorable.
* * *
‘The arrogant imperial people… I want to wipe them all out. ‘They’re using us for something like this.’
Batu, the highest-ranking warrior of the Borfur tribe, gritted his teeth as he whipped around the starry army.
That doesn’t mean he didn’t know that this surprise operation was completely taking advantage of his tribe.
No, it would not be an exaggeration to say that he knew more than the warring planetary forces.
The power struggle taking place within the empire was of great interest to them.
Like all tribes that live in canyons as their main home, the Borfur people had a strong desire to one day escape this tiresome forest hunting lifestyle and move to an empire with fertile soil and abundant supplies.
For this reason, they had no choice but to clash frequently with the Winds Frontier Province, which claimed to be the eastern wall, and their relationship was so hostile that it would not be an exaggeration to say that they were now enemies.
Since the damage suffered by this side was too great, they accepted the Wynd Frontierist’s proposal to sign a truce… As if to
ridicule them for falling for such an agreement, there was news that several villages of the tribe were plundered a few days ago.
Some were even taken prisoner.
Among them was Batu’s married sister.
The problem was that the looters left their tracks all over the place too blatantly.
As if beckoning me to come here.
There was no way I could have known that it was a trap.
Perhaps their intention is to use the prisoners as bait to lure them into clashing with the imperial army that the Winds Frontier Province is currently fighting against.
The problem was that even though I clearly knew the intention, I had no choice but to follow it.
For the Borfur people, family is like an alter ego.
Dying while fighting to protect one’s family and blood relatives was an honorable act of going to the side of one’s great ancestors, but leaving one’s blood relatives taken away like that was a serious crime that would result in being cursed and falling into nine heavens and hell.
It was for that reason that Batu personally led his warriors here.
To somehow save my sister and my blood relatives.
and.
‘Red lion! Empire! No matter what happens, I will kill you all!’
It was to tear down and kill all those involved in this incident with my own hands.
To change the fate of a tribe that was harassed as a mere tool.
I did not forget my determination to use this incident as an opportunity to stand up properly.
Chaaaang!
However, after barely blocking the sword that suddenly flew at his uvula, he had to change his mind.
It was strong.
It made me wonder if my wrist was going to break off like this.
“Stop this? Quite a bit. “I wonder if Elric can do this too.”
Batu had no idea who the other person was.
However, even in the middle of the battlefield, not everyone can have the excited look and relaxed attitude.
Strong man.
And a fighter.
The first thing that came to Batu’s mind as soon as he saw Hermann.
Even among the Borfur tribe, strong men and fighters are respected.
Batu was also someone who had established a significant position, so he could never neglect his opponent.
‘This guy seems to be the strongest here. Then, if we defeat this guy, victory in the battle will be ours.’
Batu intuitively corrected his posture and held his sword.
“Batu, chief of the Borfur tribe. you?”
Clumsy imperial language flowed from his mouth.
For a moment, Hermann’s eyes looked young. Because it was easy to see that this was Ilgito.
Since he was also ordained a knight, he had no choice but to maintain a reverential posture.
“This is Herman Weil, the head of the Weil family.”
“lion. “I heard you’re strong.”
Those words were enough.
Paaaa-
The two beings began to clash with each other.
* * *
“mister?”
Sailor pushed away the sword that was attacking her ally, but suddenly heard a familiar voice and turned her head towards it. Then I had to click my tongue lightly.
He had always been leisurely, but now it was different.
I felt a sense of disappointment.
“this.”
“Why are you here?”
A familiar face was there.
The face of the being who created a relationship between him and the Borfur people long ago.
No matter how small the world is, what kind of joke is it that you end up in a place like this?
Sailor had to sigh.
* * *
Boom!
As soon as he first clashed with Judas, the first thought that came to Elric’s mind was very simple.
‘Is it worth a try?’
Previously, when I sensed energy in the black snowfield, it definitely seemed to be comparable to the main body of Demon King Hyul.
When I actually encountered it, I realized that wasn’t actually the case.
Should I say that it’s just a facade?
I was so nervous that I actually felt embarrassed.
『I’m not using my strength properly.』
Mephisto also laughed when he saw that.
[If you can’t use it properly…?]
『I guess it’s a limitation of the deteriorating plate. This guy’s natural vessel is not good enough to handle Azazel’s seal.』
Elric was able to understand what Mephisto said.
The meaning of whether it is a copy or a deteriorated version is not clear. I can only guess that Judas is a being ‘created’ based on a fragment of the seal left behind by Azazel.
However, I was able to understand Judas’ limitations.
‘Failure students who could not keep up with the teachings of their teachers and family.’
There are people like that.
Those who belong to a group that is commonly known as a famous family or prestigious family, but fall out after a long time because they cannot keep up with the depth provided by it.
Elric had once belonged to the same group as them, so he knew their feelings better than anyone else.
and.
Such people all have a sense of inferiority in their hearts.
‘Shall we give it a try?’
You have to lose to get your money’s worth.
Thinking of what to do, Elric smiled mischievously when he saw Judah.
“you.”
The ice spear and the guy’s claws were engaged in a tense battle of strength.
“So you’re on the other side?”
“this guy! “Don’t talk nonsense!”
Quaaaang!
Judah’s fingernails tightened. Elric quickly took a step back. Its black claws struck the bare ground, causing pieces of stone to bounce upward.
‘The reaction is a lot stronger than I expected?’
In Elric’s eyes, Ichae was young.
I could have just snorted and moved on, but I couldn’t bear it.
『Hoo! It seems like he is well aware of his own limitations. Were you teased a lot within the Grigori about that? It looks like you were treated differently.』
Mephisto stroked his chin with his hand.
Cha cha cha chang!
“I’ll kill you!”
Meanwhile, Judah blindly attempted to rush forward.
Elric slowly drew “Five Whirlwinds” by stepping along the lines drawn by the possessed ghost.
If Haman, the original owner, had seen it, he would have been scared.
Because he was skillfully performing secret techniques that he had not even taught him.
bang!
bang!
Whihwihwihwi!
Elric’s movements were very fast and exciting. The tip of the spear drew a whirlpool, repeatedly blocking and scattering Judah’s attacks and stabbing at empty spots.
Of course, Judah was no slouch either, so he blocked the counterattack to the side and narrowed the gap.
〈Five Whirlwinds〉 was a technique that had the characteristic of driving the enemy by creating a whirlwind with the tip of the spear while widening the gap with the opponent as much as possible.
Because of the characteristics of the seal, it couldn’t be more suitable for dealing with Judas, who is trying to engage in close combat.
There it is.
“【Tie it up】.”
“【Get away】.”
With Elric activating his magic in a timely manner, Judah was unable to close the gap.
At times, merciless chains would pop out from the thin ice and try to tie my hands and feet.
Sometimes, ice arrows flew non-stop, cleverly targeting blind spots.
Judas had to have a strong feeling that he was dealing with not just one enemy, but multiple enemies.
“Kaaaa! bloke! “Can’t you just stay still!”
“Nope?”
A tense standoff.
Or it was a close race.
“There will be no end to this.”
I agreed.
『How about trying it like this?』
[How?]
『Azazel’s seal directly affects the realm of instinct. Continue to induce madness and explode the attack power dozens of times. You can get that much stronger attack power, but.』
[Magic energy consumption also becomes extreme?]
『Yes.』
As he was well-versed in magic, Elric was able to easily understand Mephisto’s intention right away.
Even though the battle between the two seemed tense at the moment, in reality, Elric was at a huge disadvantage.
They say they are using guardians to block lower-level demons, but anyway, they are stranded in the middle of enemy territory.
Additionally, there was a limit to the time in which he could exercise his power.
So Mephisto’s plan was to consume all of Judas’ magical energy before time ran out.
And here’s how.
[Raising the drug?]
Mephisto just smiled without saying anything.
But that smile looked very evil.
Elric shook his head.
[Anyway, speaking of humanity.]
『Is there any problem with trying to save your organs?』
Elric chuckled because it wasn’t wrong.
Quaaaang!
Just in time, the attack struck the air. As the magic energy spread, Elric sneered at Judas as much as he could.
“25 points. Try harder.”
Judah’s face distorted.
“dare! Are humans grading me? “I’ll kill you!”
Kwakwakwakwa!
Judah attempted to charge at Elric, clearly revealing his large figure, which was over 3 meters tall. The amount of demonic energy surrounding him had increased much more than before.
But that doesn’t mean you can hit Elric.
Faaah!
Elric tried blinking to hide himself and immediately appeared behind Judas.
“10 points.”
“this guy!”
Judas’ tail flew like a whip.
Quang!
Elric threw it aside and grinned.
“21 points.”
“Aaaah!”
“Hey, at what time are you planning to catch me? Do your best. “You say you’re a member of Azazel’s family, but you don’t know how to do anything right?”
“Shut up!”
“no. I also want to shut up. But are you telling me to shut up? “You can’t even hit me, so the only thing I can do is talk.”
“Kaaaaa!”
After that, Elric’s intellectualism continued.
And the more it happened, the more extreme Judas’ magical energy consumption became.
Then.
‘Ice heat!’
Elric found a loophole and thrust his ice spear deep into it.
Kwakwakwakwa!
Wizard who swallowed talent
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