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◎ Lesser Recovery Potion x2
[Item: Consumables]
[ Price: 1,000pt ] x2
[Can recover from minor injuries. ]
[Remaining points: 0pt]
[ !warning! ]
[The ‘Purifier’ boss battle is in progress. Recovery is slowed due to the influence of the opponent’s magical energy. ]
It’s ridiculously expensive for such a low-level topic.
It is said that in Sera’s world, potions are very rare items. Even so, the fact that the effect is not very pleasant even during a boss battle has crossed the line.
In fact, even though I used up the remaining points to buy it, the pain coming from a few twisted joints was only slightly reduced.
However, even that is desperately needed now.
“…”
I grit my teeth and dodge the attacks coming towards me.
The ‘Chapter Bosses’ in Sera’s world all have unique characteristics.
It has a lot of utility that cannot be found in ordinary opponents.
And that is why the Marquis of Riverback is called the Purifier.
-!
The magic energy emitted by the Marquis of Riverback collided with the protective shield spread out near Elnor’s body, and bounced away with a groaning sound.
A protective shield made from the remains of an adult. This is the item that previously protected me and Elnor from a train rock accident.
〚Oh my gosh, there is nothing!〛
However, the huge rock and the protective shield that had been thrown away so casually were completely shattered by the attack of Marquis Riverback, who flew back in and scattered around the area.
Yes, this is this guy’s ability.
Whether it is the opponent’s defense or attack, it necessarily ‘erases’ some of the original performance.
As if purifying.
“…Oh, really damn it.”
Anyway, this is a bit harsh.
Even so, it is not a shield that can be broken so easily. As it was strengthened by the demon, it was clear that its original abilities were also strengthened.
[ A crisis situation is detected. ]
[It is judged to be a direct threat to life. ]
[Skill: Applies desperate death to EX level. ]
[ !warning! ]
[ Check the existence of the opponent’s unique skill ‘Purification’. ]
[Skill: The grade of desperate death has been lowered and applied to grade C. ]
This is the case right now.
EX-level strengthening and C-level strengthening are roughly the difference between a person who can strike down a future hero with one blow and a person who just exercises hard on a daily basis.
It’s a world of difference!
I screamed inside and rolled to the side. It was such an intense action to perform on a seriously injured body that it made me sick inside.
[The mastery of ‘Attribute: Breathing Technique – Bucho’ has increased! ]
The reason I’m holding on is thanks to the traits I received from Elnor not long ago. If it weren’t for this, I wouldn’t even be able to think of moving my body like this.
The sight of a black beam of light piercing through the spot where I was made my hair stand on end.
It’s just a light attack, but the sound of a missile exploding is heard and a large crater is created.
If you think about it, this is like that guy’s basic attack.
‘The level of difficulty is really a joke…!’
Even with that thought in mind, I give instructions with my mouth at the right time.
“Elnor, left!”
Elnor attacked through the gap created while he was attacking me.
The tip of the sword is sharp. It is a human blow that even Elijah, who is said to have a talent that reached the sky, is described as feeling a wall.
And, even though Phil Joong’s attack came at such sharp timing.
[under!=
It is blocked as if it were very natural.
The shock wave generated by Marquis Riverback’s simple ‘spewing’ of demonic energy caused Elnor to bounce and roll next to me.
This one doesn’t look in good condition either.
The future final boss is now on the defensive.
Dusty and muddy. Due to injuries all over her body, the dress she was wearing was soaked in blood.
It is an image that was unimaginable for this person, who always looked perfect and unkempt by the standards of the original work.
I looked at the clock and saw that only one minute had passed since the battle started.
With that amount alone, we are on the verge of being completely wiped out, including our bottom line.
To the Marquis of Riverback, who is lightly pushing us around without even showing his true intentions.
‘I remember the strategy is correct.’
As Elnor catches me in the follow-up attack and throws herself again, such thoughts come to mind with a dizzy mind.
The timing is right. The methodology is also correct. All the opportunities to attack the Marquis of Riverback arose at the timing and route that I remember.
but.
The method is correct, but the ‘capacity’ to carry it out is lacking.
The demon’s body itself is a monster that can break rocks and fly through the air. Even magic beasts whose intellect has degenerated and all their abilities are focused on their physical abilities are unable to show their business cards.
Even if you get hurt there, you will quickly recover with the magic energy supplied from the essence.
“…”
not good. The situation is the worst.
In this battle, you need me and Elnor at the same time. I can’t hit that guy directly because he’s incapacitated, and Elnor doesn’t know how to ‘fight’ that guy.
Because I know all of that guy’s patterns and attack methods. It would be difficult to attack without my instructions.
〚Come and fight, you bastards! Don’t just run away!〛
The Marquis of Riverback flew in this direction while shouting that, but he will continue to do so for some time to come.
‘First of all, the important thing is to pull this guy out of the barrier.’
It would be a big problem if the barrier was damaged by a blind demon while fighting over there.
If I were the Marquis of Riverback, I would have prioritized breaking the barrier regardless of who was interfering with it, but this guy is still full of vanity and pride.
First of all, it means that he will prioritize getting revenge on me and Elnor, who put him in a corner just now.
This tendency must have become more severe due to the influence of the demonic energy emitted by the essence.
This starts with using formal, temperamental language instead of the usual condescending and polite language. My rational judgment is becoming increasingly blurred due to demonization.
This is even more so when you think about how he always continued to act proudly even when he was dead.
What does that mean?
It’s a perfect trap to fall into.
“…We need to get them into the academy.”
I whisper that to Elnor, who carries me like a burden.
The outskirts of El Fante will be empty right now due to the effects of the full moon festival and the state of emergency held there.
The dean and the president are all focused on the inner city area right now. I can’t expect support, but it also means I can do things inside without having to worry about collateral damage.
My aim is also focused on that area.
Thinking like that, I continue to repeat the routine I have done so far.
Even though I got a little hurt, I gave what I had to give. Taking time.
All you have to do is keep attracting him like that and give him the punch he wants.
Still, even though my specs are lacking, I’m still holding on somehow.
Do the same this time.
I avoided the attacks he was throwing at me, diverted Elnor and delivered one attack, and made an evasive maneuver to minimize the ensuing damage-
〚…By the way.〛
As the battle continued, those words came out.
A feeling that something is wrong creeps up my spine.
First of all, it is not the voice full of rage from before, but rather the voice when this guy is maintaining his senses.
This guy.
Until now, you’ve just been ‘pretending’ to be attracted to me.
〚Do I look like a simpleton in your eyes? So much so that you don’t even notice that they are trying to pull me out so obviously?
As Marquis Riverback says that, his heart jumps. The darkness inside begins to stir.
It was as if the magic energy that had been spewing out at us up until now was nothing but the scattering of what was left over from the gathering.
And as soon as you see that, your body freezes with a stronger sense of crisis than ever before in your entire life.
Just as I kept my ‘target’ hidden from this guy and continued the attack and defense.
This guy also hid something and countered me!
〚If you leave him alone, he will make up anything.〛
Next, from the chest of the Marquis of Riverback, who said so.
Because it was evening, there was a sticky darkness that was clearly visible even in the dark surroundings, as if it was rejecting even the smallest amount of light.
[For sure, we have to deal with it.]
next.
The soaring ‘curtain of darkness’ descends upon me.
[ Activate Soul Linker. ]
[ Receives magical power. ]
[Use the skill ‘Penance’. ]
[Use the skill ‘Holy Shield’. ]
That was the last thing I remember seeing.
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The first thing I felt when I came back to consciousness was.
A pain that tears my whole body apart.
“…!”
I opened my mouth, but not even a scream came out.
The pain feels as if an electrode has been inserted directly into the brain. Without realizing it, my whole body goes into convulsions.
“…Cough…!”
He coughs with bloody phlegm and examines his body.
The left arm was completely crushed.
The lower body and upper body are completely scratched, torn, and torn. There are lumpy rocks, pieces of glass, and tree branches stuck all over his body to an unsightly degree.
My whole body is tattered.
How am I alive now?
It must be an injury that makes you think like that.
“…”
First, I try to force myself to stand up.
“…Ah, a million…!”
My vision turns red.
My whole body is shaking.
Sparks flew from the nerves of my entire body as I felt a sensation I had never experienced before in my life.
“…”
I flop down onto the floor again and gasp.
It is completely impossible to move like this.
“…f*ck.”
He mumbles a curse and supports his body with his only good right arm.
First, I drag Ultima, who is caught at the edge of my field of vision, with my right arm.
At the last moment, if I hadn’t created a shield with this, I probably would have died.
Because Magi is exceptionally vulnerable to divinity. Because of its good compatibility, the power was reduced beyond its original performance.
“…Are you kidding, really?”
Meanwhile, a sight that made me laugh was caught in my sight.
Academy Hakkwan-dong is not far away.
Considering the position where Elnor and I were confronting the Marquis of Riverback, the attack I just received sent me flying hundreds of meters and landed me in the ground.
Really, I’m glad I didn’t die in one hit.
〚Did you endure it?〛
Seeing this voice coming from so close by, it looks like I’m not that lucky.
When I barely managed to twist my body, I saw the Marquis of Riverback walking towards me a short distance away.
Even over the body that had been stained with demonic energy, it was clearly visible that there was a clear sneer hanging over it.
〚You’re a lot more persistent than I thought. I think you will like it too.〛
The guy who said that put his hand in front of my face.
〚It looks like you’ve used up all your cards this time.〛
Then, demonic energy forms in the palm of the hand.
〚To be honest, you were a great opponent. If you meet a friend in hell, you can brag about it.〛
“…”
There is no way out.
I can’t withstand that with downgraded hopelessness. Even if I get to EX level, my body is at this point and I can’t even move.
However, there is still one thing left.
-!
-!!!
The sword cut through the air and struck the nape of Marquis Riverback’s neck.
It was a blow with such terrifying force that it could cut through even steel, but it only slightly penetrated the body of Marquis Riverback and then bounced back.
The wounds that occurred like that healed quickly.
However, thanks to that, the attack that was meant to hit me was thwarted.
〚…They are tenacious as a pair, really. I hope you make a good pair.〛
While he was grumbling like that, Elnor, who had struck the Marquis of Riverback, retrieved his sword and quickly approached me.
“Fine…”
Elnor was about to say something, but when she saw me, she kept her mouth shut.
What appears on his face is deep sadness.
“…The condition is terrible for everyone.”
He smiled at that and spoke back.
It’s not as bad as me, but Elnor also has no healthy parts on her entire body.
Broken ribs and arm. There were terrible stab wounds to her legs, but the dress had been torn and patched so she could barely move, and there were penetrating wounds extending all the way from her waist to her back.
It was a serious injury that made it difficult to even stand, let alone continue the fight.
Nevertheless, being able to move somehow requires superhuman mental strength, nothing more or less.
But why are you worrying about me?
My nose must be the size of a stone.
“…”
He looked at me silently, then took off the necklace he was wearing and threw it to me.
As I snatched it with my right arm, a new window appeared before my eyes.
[‘Necklace of Vitality’ is equipped. ]
[Durability and stamina increase slightly. ]
“It might help you a little bit to get your body together. “Move.”
“…yes?”
“Didn’t you say that we need to bring people inside the academy as well? The Marquis of Riverback kept saying that he would keep me alive and take advantage of his ‘plan’. “There will be no need to take my life right now.”
“…”
“Go to the target location first. “It’s not far away, so I’ll take my time.”
“…Elnor.”
“I trust you. to the end.”
As I was looking at Elnor at a loss for words, Elnor smiled.
Today, when the Full Moon Festival begins.
It was the same shy smile he had on his face while holding my hand.
“…I’ve only received it so far, so isn’t it time to give it back?”
“…”
I have never done anything to deserve this kind of gratitude from this man.
It was all just a struggle to get through the situation.
But, this person.
〚Is the strategy meeting over?〛
The Marquis of Riverback, who was looking at us with a wry smile, uncrossed his arms and opened his mouth.
The attitude that you can do whatever you want because you have already won.
It may seem like he is full of pride and vanity, but it is not a wrong move this time. Actually, Elnor and I are already almost incapacitated.
However, Elnor paid no heed to that and stepped forward to confront Marquis Riverback.
“Let me ask you one thing, Marquis Riverback.”
〚What is it?〛
“To what extent are I and this man a compatible pair?”
[…yes?=
“This is an important question, so answer me straight.”
The Marquis of Riverback looked at Elnor at a loss for words for a moment, then smiled as if he was dumbfounded and continued speaking.
〚It is truly a match made in heaven. If you survive here, you will take care of yourself, right?〛
“That’s a good answer. “I can keep a little of the situation in my hands.”
At the same time as Elnor smiled and raised his sword, the magic energy soared from the Marquis of Riverback.
“Daud, go!”
I couldn’t talk any longer.
It’s a burden for me to be here.
Turn your back on Elnor and walk towards the academy building.
“…Whoa, whoa…”
His physical strength is already trash, and he has suffered unspeakable injuries.
Every time I take a step, it feels like my whole body is being stabbed by a heated iron skewer. My entire vision starts to flash, and my body keeps falling to the floor against my will.
I grit my teeth and hold on.
Even at this very moment, there are people who are enduring more pain than me.
Move forward as if you are crawling against the wall of a building. I want to rest even just a little bit, but I keep pushing my body forward because I feel like I won’t be able to get up again.
So, let’s crawl for a few minutes.
It was finally visible.
The outer wall of the academy.
“…”
Have you arrived?
I barely stand up holding on to the wall. Due to the commotion in the city, there are no regular security forces. You can’t expect any help.
I walked to the doorway with difficulty and entered.
-!!
On the wall next to it.
Someone’s body was crushed.
“…”
It’s Elnor.
This is an injury that cannot even be described as being completely devastated.
If it weren’t for the completely tattered dress, it was in such a terrible state that you wouldn’t even be able to recognize who it was.
〚I had a hard time. Even if I broke all of its limbs, it crawled over and grabbed my ankles. It is absolutely no exaggeration to say that it is terrible.〛
“…”
〚Okay, so what are the remaining plans? Do you have anything else hidden?〛
The Marquis of Riverback knelt in front of me, unable to control his body, and made eye contact.
The smile on his face still seems to be mocking me.
I turn my gaze towards Elnor.
When I focused my eyes on that, Elnor, who was barely able to breathe lightly, looked back at me with difficulty.
It’s a look that seems to say I’m sorry.
‘…no.’
You did a good job.
Otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to come this far.
〚Do you have any more?〛
“…”
〚It’s boring.〛
After saying that, the Marquis of Riverback stretched out his hand.
Magi gathers there.
“…!”
Elnor, pinned to the wall, wriggles, trying to move her body somehow. However, it is all futile. Because breathing is already limited over there.
-!
A black ray of light penetrated my chest.
My death is confirmed.
A shallow scream escaped from Elnor’s mouth.
〚I came all the way here to see if there was anything hidden… but there was nothing.〛
As my vision slowly fades, I hear those words.
“…”
A smile comes to my lips.
I don’t have anything hidden, you bastard.
“…hey.”
Even as my body collapses, I glare at him with all my might.
“I won.”
From the moment this guy stepped inside the academy.
My aim begins.
[…yes?=
The voice of Marquis Lieberback can be heard distantly saying he has no idea what this crazy guy is talking about.
Beyond my blinking gaze, I see something ‘cohesive’ in Elnor’s body as she screams at me.
and.
[ Skill: Fatal charm activates. ]
Beyond my consciousness, which is about to be cut off, I see a window with those words in it.
okay. Nice to meet you.
To be honest, I really didn’t want to meet you, but given the situation, I had no choice but to say hello.
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With that message.
The world turned gray and dark.
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fantasy,
