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7.
The moment you step through the door.
The world has changed once again. The scenery that looked like a library disappeared everywhere, and a long passageway appeared instead.
A direction that extends only forward.
Delia walked away without saying a word.
“… … .”
A dark road without even a single point of light.
However, there was no need to worry. As we moved forward, the bright light emanating from the wall cleared away the darkness.
At first I thought it was magical power, but the reality was different. That’s because no flow of magic power was observed at all.
Instead, I felt a familiar force.
The power of a fairy. The moment she realized this, Delia figured out the identity of the light that cleared away the darkness.
‘Fairy light.’
A mysterious ore that is said to be impossible to even touch unless you are a fairy.
It is light enough not to be considered a mineral, but is characterized by a material that is harder than steel.
It was also a stone famous for emitting colorful and brilliant light when someone with fairy blood appeared, although it was not noticeable normally.
‘As expected, this place… … .’
I thought about it from the first time I came in, but it seems like this place was created by fairies.
Around the time I was thinking that.
Delia’s steps stopped.
This was because a huge door made of fairy lights blocked her path. These words were written on the surface of the door:
『Sage who solved the problem of ninety-nine.』
『Or the hero who broke through the labyrinth.』
『We have finally reached the final ordeal.』
『If you are ready, open the door.』
Since you have come this far, there is no hesitation.
In order to keep her promise to Ulan and to get out of this, she stretched out her hand.
Slam! Coo coo coo coo!
A door opens with a loud sound.
As the door that had been closed for a long time opened, the scenery beyond was reflected in golden eyes.
Soon Delia tilted her head.
“Lab?”
A muttering that came out without my knowledge.
As the saying goes, the scenery before my eyes looked like a wizard’s laboratory. The evidence was a magic book lying on the floor and an unknown reagent.
Of course, it was quite spacious for a research lab.
While looking around like she was watching, her eyes suddenly became fixed on one direction.
The place furthest from the entrance.
There was an old chair at the end of the lab.
A chair that looks as if it will crumble at any moment as it has not been able to withstand the test of time. What she noticed was the figure sitting on the chair.
“That… … .”
A skeleton wearing an old-fashioned robe.
The skeleton, which was probably the owner of this laboratory, looked ordinary on the outside.
But Delia thought differently.
Because she, who was loved by Mana, could clearly see the amount of magic that the skull gave off.
‘… … monster.’
Silver eyelashes fluttered.
It was worth it. The magical power possessed by her skeleton boasted an overwhelming amount compared to any being she had ever seen.
So much so that I got goosebumps all over my body.
Delia soon realized the identity of the skeleton.
‘Arch Rich.’
When a wizard who has reached the level of at least a wizard or higher during his lifetime turns into a lich, the entity is called an arch lich.
The critical difference between a normal reach and an arc reach is whether or not communication is possible.
Unlike lichs who blindly hate the living, arch lichs are intelligent and have a clear sense of purpose.
Of course, this does not mean that this is absolutely true.
Because intelligence and purpose are things that are likely to wear out over time.
‘therefore… … .’
There is a possibility of a sudden attack.
To prepare for this, I carefully raised my magic power. Then, at that moment, the skeleton’s eyes suddenly flashed fiercely.
“… … !”
A purple eye glow that even feels like a yogi.
Delia’s complexion quickly hardened.
However, what I feared did not happen.
The skeleton just stared at her in silence. After some time, a strange voice was heard along with a rattling sound.
「… … It was truly a long wait.”
A rough voice that sounds like scraping metal.
The skeleton muttered as if it were sighing, with a voice that gave an unpleasant feeling just by hearing it.
“Although it is a self-imposed bondage, eternal life is extremely boring.”
After finishing speaking, he kicked out of his seat.
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The chair, which had barely maintained its shape, collapsed and turned to dust. The skeleton looked back at Delia with a creaking noise.
“My lovely baby.”
Eyes that have become much softer.
I don’t know why, but just by looking at his eyes, he was very friendly towards Delia.
“I would like to talk more, but please forgive me for not being able to because of the oath I made during my lifetime.”
Before facing the final ordeal.
Noah said that the only way out of this place was to defeat the Arch Lich.
‘but… … .’
Judging from his friendly eyes and voice, it seemed like there was no need to fight him. Will there really be a battle? The moment I had that thought.
“―Then, heir.”
The atmosphere changed suddenly.
Instead of a gentle voice, a voice as cold as ice came down, and the purple eye glow turned into a razor-sharp blade.
“Knock me down with all your might.”
An opponent who is closing the distance.
Overwhelmed by the ferocious force, Delia unknowingly took a step back. But he had nowhere to retreat, and soon the skeleton continued speaking.
“And prove it.”
Immediately after the short words stopped.
Delia’s eyes widened.
“… … !”
This was because an enormous amount of magical power soared. At one time, she had magical power equal to or greater than that of her teacher, Die Flynn Chernio.
A force that overwhelms the venue.
Arch Lich shouted loudly.
“You are the star that brightens the abyss!”
Hundreds of techniques that decorate the air.
Soon the final ordeal began.
8.
Meanwhile, around that time.
Not long after Delia left.
Noah, who was sitting side by side with Ulan in front of the bonfire, suddenly opened his eyes.
“ah!”
The reason for the surprise was simple.
I just blinked once, but the surrounding scenery changed.
“You’re out.”
“Well, that means so!”
It means that the hero’s ordeal has begun.
In other words, the battle between Delia and Arch Lich took place. As evidence of this, the entrance leading to the ordeal had disappeared everywhere.
‘With this… … .’
I did everything I could.
He killed the worshipers who interfered with the ordeal and handed over all the amulets he had.
Now all that remains is to defeat the Arch Lich and be recognized as a warrior. That was all, but Noah’s complexion was not very good.
‘But why am I so anxious?’
For some reason, an uneasy feeling remained in my heart.
After thinking about it, I was quickly able to guess the reason. This is because there were too many variables that were experienced during this ordeal.
‘Attack of the Abyss Cultist.’
In addition, there is speculation that one of the Lords of the Abyss may have appeared in the world, and there is even a possibility that he possesses memories of his past life like Ulan.
Because variables that had never existed in the original story occurred one after another, Noah’s anxiety grew like a snowball.
‘No way, this time too…’ … .’
It can’t go wrong, right?
As those thoughts gnawed at my mind, the anxiety in my heart grew.
At that time, Ulan spoke up.
“Okay.”
“yes? “What?”
“You don’t have to worry about Delia.”
A word spoken firmly.
Aside from challenging and passing trials, all warriors have one thing in common.
It could be said to be the reason for fighting the abyss, and it could also be said to be something precious that each person must protect.
Ulan takes pride in being a warrior.
Ibella said it was faith, Laurea said it was faith, Sven said it was freedom, Perticia said it was a comrade, and Ian said it was an oath they made when they were young.
‘And Delia… … .’
The only family she recognized.
Half-brother, Rudina Arpen.
As long as there is a reason to fight and a precious being to protect, Delia will not give in.
Because a being who has something to protect will not give up and face any despair.
That’s why Ulan was confident.
“This guy overcomes trials unconditionally.”
Delia can achieve victory.
Meanwhile, immediately after Ulan’s statement ended.
Noah looked up at him blankly.
Fiercely shining eyes.
His eyes were filled with strong faith in Delia. As he watched this, he strangely felt his anxiety disappearing little by little.
‘… … Ulan is right.’
Although she went through a variety of variables before taking on the final ordeal, there is nothing fatal enough to hinder Delia.
In other words, this anxiety is just unfounded.
The moment I realized this.
Noah immediately regained his cool. The anxiety that had been weighing on her heart had completely disappeared.
She immediately recalled the development of the original story and predicted what would happen in the future.
‘If you defeat the Arch Lich… … .’
Delia becomes a warrior.
And after inheriting some of the knowledge called Star Memory, he will appear unconscious at the place where the entrance to the trial was.
‘Because all warriors are found unconscious after the ordeal is over.’
Ulan was no exception to this.
He also passed the ordeal and fell asleep for a full day, but woke up on the day of the festival.
Right after finishing the short reminiscence.
Noah’s eyes flashed.
‘The work isn’t done yet.’
Move the unconscious Delia to a safe place and guard her until she recovers.
That is the mission given to you.
Around the time I realized this.
Suddenly Ulan turned around. Then, with her back to Noah, she kissed her lips.
“More than anything, we have separate things to do.”
“Yes, I know.”
Noah nodded with a serious face.
That’s because it’s probably the same thing you just thought of. When the bold answer came back, Ulan smiled in satisfaction.
“I’m glad you know.”
After answering, he walked away.
Holding an ax in both hands.
“Ulan?”
Noah tilted his head at this.
Just as I was about to ask what he was doing, Ulan took a deep breath.
And that moment.
“… … !”
Suddenly, a memory from the past came to mind.
The nightmare I experienced during the entrance ceremony. Noah opened his eyes wide and immediately covered his ears.
It was a very wise decision.
“Like a rat! “Don’t hide!”
The ground shakes as if an earthquake has occurred.
Soon, a roar strong enough to shake the heavens and earth resounded throughout the valley.
“right now! Come out!”
An intangible shock wave swept through the area.
It was crazy powerful. I covered my ears properly, but for an instant I got tinnitus.
After a storm has passed.
A figure appeared in the quiet valley.
Gurgling! Gurgling!
A being that trembles like a shadow.
They appeared one by one, but quickly became an army and surrounded the valley. Noah was shocked when he saw them.
“Si, the abyss monster?!”
“The stench has been stinging my nose since a while ago.”
Ulan answered calmly.
It was the moment when the reason for his angry roar was revealed. Meanwhile, with the appearance of the abyss monsters, a guess suddenly came to mind.
“Well, it can’t be possible that the worshipers… … !”
Is this insurance against failure to eliminate Delia during the ordeal?
When I think about it that way, it makes sense.
If she falls unconscious after passing the ordeal, she will easily achieve her goal.
‘And one more thing.’
The monsters currently surrounding the area are made up of guys with strong resistance to magic, like Arvik that he met during the ordeal.
This gave further weight to the speculation that it was an insurance policy designed to get rid of Delia.
‘They are truly terrible people.’
Noah trembled.
It was because of his obsession to achieve his goal at all costs and his terrible malice to kill Delia.
【Grrrrr!】
Meanwhile, the monsters are gradually narrowing the distance.
Although there were quite a lot of people, Ulan took the lead without looking at all intimidated.
Kwak-ga-ga-ga-gak!
At that time, a line was suddenly drawn under my feet.
A line carved with an axe. He crossed the line and took a step outside.
“Go for it, monster.”
His daily steps are forty-five steps.
Faced with a howling monster.
Ulan shouted, his fighting spirit burning.
“I won’t send you anything after this!”
With a roar that shakes the battlefield.
The monsters of the abyss kicked the ground. As if they couldn’t even tell who was the prey.
The cost of the illusion was terrible.
puck! Quad deuk!
The moment they entered the area, hundreds of monsters met the same fate as Arvik.
“wow.”
It ends with Noah’s short exclamation.
All the monsters turned to ash and scattered around.
It was a Ulan victory.
9.
At the same time, the hero’s trials.
Unlike outside, where the fight ended in an instant, the battle in Delia continued fiercely.
At first, I wondered how I would deal with such a monster, but surprisingly, it was doable. It was thanks to the experience of fighting against the abyss.
‘It’s definitely strong… … .’
It is nothing compared to the Lord of the Abyss.
However, he was not an opponent to be trifled with. Although the level of magic is similar, there is a crucial difference between the two.
‘… … Amount of horsepower.’
The opponent’s magical power was truly insane.
The moment I first saw it, I felt like a fountain of highly compressed magic was walking around.
‘In other words, long-term games are at a disadvantage.’
Even if he uses all the magic power he received from Noah, it is nothing compared to the Arch Lich.
So the only way to get through the battle is to win as quickly as possible. Soon Delia found a path to victory.
‘The destruction of all techniques.’
To overwhelm your opponent in a tight battle, all you have to do is destroy all magic and create a momentary gap to attack.
I tried several other methods, but this method had the greatest chance of success.
‘But to do that… … .’
Superhuman concentration is essential.
Maybe something will happen where you have to burn off your vitality. Delia, on the other hand, was not afraid. Because she had a reason to live.
‘I can’t die in a place like this.’
Her half-sister, Rudina Arpen.
If Delia dies, Rudina will be completely alone. She could never fall down to prevent that from happening.
‘I couldn’t repay you again.’
Delia owed a huge debt.
To my colleagues who risked their lives to come and save me. She had to live to repay the kindness they had shown her.
‘and… … .’
Just before taking on the final ordeal.
Ulan suddenly hugged her and whispered that she would wait. Remembering this, Delia’s eyes lit up with determination.
‘We must win.’
To break the balance of a tense fight.
In order to overcome the ordeal by creating a momentary gap, she burned her concentration.
Since the goal is to destroy all magic in one blow, all chanting of destruction techniques begins and ends with mental calculations.
“… … .”
Overload came soon.
My head started pounding, and blood was flowing out of my nose, ears, and mouth.
But I didn’t care.
As she became short of breath, chest pain and gut-wrenching pain hit her.
But I ignored it.
A state of selflessness without any distracting thoughts.
How long has it been like that?
Just as my blazing concentration reached its limit, the light leading to victory was complete.
Delia grabbed it in an instant.
And that moment.
The world went dark.
This is because all of the Arch Lich’s magic techniques were destroyed at once. A momentary gap created at the cost of superhuman concentration.
Without missing this one and only opportunity, Delia poured all her magical power into the only magic that could outpace her opponent’s chant.
『Starlight Flash』
1-star star cluster magic.
It was the first magic she learned, and it was the foundation of all star cluster magic. The moment when the shining starlight cleared away the darkness.
Quaaaaaaaaa!
A flash of pure white struck the Arch Lich.
「────!」
No screams were heard.
Even if he had heard it, it would have been buried by heavy drinking.
Soon after the flash stops.
The skeleton across from him disappeared without a trace. The evil glow of the eyes and the mighty magic power like a fountain of magic disappeared all over the place.
A world filled with darkness.
The only thing shining was Delia.
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