288 – Flags (3)

While preparations for the anniversary festival were in full swing, Luna was busy looking around the venue.

You need to understand the structure in advance so you can plan ahead smoothly, and there is a high possibility of discovering unexpected demons.

People are preparing with smiles on their faces, as if they have no idea that a devil is going to attack the academy.

Well, who can be trusted in this situation? If you shout that the devil is going to attack you, you’ll be treated like a crazy person.

‘There are very few signs, but I think I can see them.’

The omen is a forest of chaos. It has already been almost a year since the ban on entering the Forest of Chaos was issued.

Originally, it was planned to be lifted midway, but it was canceled due to the appearance of the devil. However, the Lord did not disclose this fact.

If you cause a fuss for no reason, the devil may change the plan. That’s why we have no choice but to make quite a few sacrifices.

‘It is inevitable that sacrifices will occur…’

It is somewhat ambiguous to say that it is a sacrifice of a cow for the greater good.

If the plan goes well, it can not only raise awareness among people, but also reduce sacrifices.

Moreover, due to the influx of outsiders, a significant number of combat personnel have been deployed. You can feel safe even if monsters attack.

‘But why am I anxious?’

I don’t know how many monsters are coming, and I don’t know how strong the devil is.

First of all, at least the hunter who had the blue color was a scout, so it is certain that a color higher than that will come.

So, indigo like Lord or Rize. It was difficult to guess just how strong the dark blue devil was.

‘Honestly, I don’t think you two will lose.’

The evaluation of Lorde and Rize can be said as follows. The closer you get, the farther away people get.

When viewed from a distance, it feels like a small peak, but when you get closer, it is as tall as Mount Tai, which cannot be climbed.

I felt that way even if I didn’t have to use the ability, and I couldn’t help but be amazed every time I got a glimpse of the ability.

In particular, Rod is similar to or weaker than Sivar in terms of physical ability alone.

Nevertheless, every time they sparred, he treated Sivar like he was a child.

‘When can I become that strong?’

Luna massaged her arms, which had become stronger through her training. It is true that her skills have been drawing attention recently.

But compared to other people, I was just like a potato. Even if she doesn’t go far, the reality is that she is weaker than Kara.

Of course, Kara is also strong, so it’s unfair to compare her, but she couldn’t help but be greedy.

‘But why is everyone calling me unlucky?’

Aside from the fact that her skills were top-notch, Luna thought that her own growth was slow.

However, in the eyes of others, there is no such thing as a talented person.

Some people acquire skills that take hard work, not in a day, but in a matter of hours.

Using it was another thing, but in other people’s eyes, Luna was like a monster in a different sense.

Although he was busy complaining that he was still weak. If Sivar had seen it, he would have hit him on the head.

Weee!

At that time, a loud alarm sounded throughout the square. This notification is so unpleasant that it pierces your ears.

An alarm sound spread not only in the square but throughout the academy. Passers-by, including Luna, stopped all activities at the alarm.

“What is it?”

“Suddenly an alarm sounds?”

People are confused by an alarm sound that comes out of nowhere. Luna had similar feelings at first.

However, he soon put his hand on the sword, thinking that it might be the work of demons.

[Caw!]

After the alarm sound, a sound was heard from the sky. At that sound, Luna lifted her head and looked up at the sky.

Soon, a bird, or rather a flying monster, wandering in the sky caught my eye. I guess that’s what caused the alarm sound.

Due to the presence of the monument, it is difficult for flying monsters to approach. Unless there is a specific reason.

-Wooow!

At that time, I felt a powerful wave of magical power through my skin. Luna turned her head and looked for the epicenter of the wave.

The place where I felt my senses was none other than the Monument. The entire monument shimmered in blue.

-Quaa!

Soon, a high-temperature blue ray was launched from the upper layer. Very fast speed and tremendous output.

The flying monster roaming the sky was also hit by the beam. It seemed like they couldn’t even dodge at a speed that far exceeded expectations.

Eventually, the blue rays disappeared and the sky became very clear. The output was so strong that not even a single hair was left behind.

“What? Was he a lost guy?”

“You’re pitiful.”

Passers-by seemed like it was no big deal and started doing their own thing. Luna looked at the monument and the sky alternately.

The anti-aircraft magic I had only heard about was activated. Even though we don’t know about the ground, it is difficult for humans to take action in the sky.

So the Academy borrowed the power of the monument and installed anti-aircraft magic. It is a magic that is usually only used in the military.

‘If Shiva gets hit by that, he’ll just disappear, right?’

The flying monster literally disappeared. There is probably no one in the world who can stop that with their bare body.

Luna left the brief commotion and wandered around. She plans to look for as many suspicious areas as possible.

However, I don’t know if it was unfounded or if it was too early, but I couldn’t find a single suspicious corner.

All of the devil’s magic circles have been taken care of, and I heard that the Lord is going to meet a person named Dan-won.

‘······There’s really nothing to do?’

There is no other potato like this. Luna sat on a bench in the square and looked confused.

Preparations for the festival are still in full swing, so there isn’t much to enjoy, and I’m anxious about not doing anything.

She thought about going to see someone else, but she had no idea where she was. She’s probably doing her own thing.

‘What is Sivar doing right now?’

Luna sat down on her bench and looked around her. She had passers-by coming and going, but it wouldn’t be difficult for her to find Shivar.

It all starts with the fact that her hair is black. After all, she just needs to find someone who is taller than others.

“Luna.”

“?”

“What are you doing here?”

The person appeared right next to me. Luna blinked her eyes and turned her head towards the sound of her words.

When she turned her head, Shivar was standing there with his characteristic blank expression. Also, there is a woman with blue hair standing next to her.

I don’t know Sivar, but this is my first time seeing a woman. At least none of the people she knew wore glasses.

“Shivar? And next to it…”

“Ah, hello! My name is Jane and I am receiving investment from Mr. Sivar!”

She bowed as Jane bowed vigorously. Luna couldn’t help but feel nervous.

She somehow figured out who she was thanks to that introduction. She only heard about it, but it was her first time seeing it in person.

“Ah, yes. Hello. My name is Luna. You are a non-combat worker, right?”

“Yes! That’s right!”

“Nice to meet you. But what are you doing here?”

“Oh, that’s…”

Instead of answering, Jane turned her gaze to Sivar. It means that Sivar has something to do.

This was when Luna looked at Sivar. Sivar showed the ‘sword’he held in his hand.

“This.”

“Is this…?”

“Usk Sword.”

“Usk sword?”

Luna’s eyes widened. Now that she thought about it, she had made a promise to Sivar.

A promise to give her the Usk sword as a gift if her skills improve. It seemed like she came to fulfill that promise, albeit belatedly.

“Yes. I’ll give you this. You can use it.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Luna smiled brightly at Sivar’s confirmation of her.

This is the sword she longed for.

How jealous she was every time Kara showed off her fancy dance moves with the Usk curve.

Although her skills are not as good as Kara’s yet, she seems to have given it to her just in case since she has work ahead of her.

“Thank you! I’ll use it well in the future!”

“Write carefully.”

“Of course I should.”

Swords made with Usk blades are very dangerous. First of all, the sharpness itself is top notch.

It’s so sharp that it can even pierce Shivar’s hard body. Even if cutting is impossible, cutting is possible.

“Ah. Since Jane was inside, you came out to get some fresh air?”

“Yes. I’m going back now.”

“I want to go back quickly…”

I also had a chat with Jane, whom I met for the first time. It seems like he hasn’t been out in a while, but Jane is already dead.

The introvert’s characteristic energy suck has already been revealed. A place like this is still uncomfortable or something.

“Ah. So Luna doesn’t have her parents here either?”

“Yes. Is there anything strange?”

“No! Neither do I!”

“··· ···”

Surprisingly, Luna and Jane communicated strangely well. First, start by taking out the pad lip without hesitation.

Since the speaking style itself is similar, I wonder if there is something in common. Moreover, Luna is the type that does not care about other people.

By nature, introverts notice when someone is around them, but Luna is completely free from that.

A style that only does what it has to do. Moreover, their speaking style was strangely similar, so there was a connection.

“Well, bye! It was a great conversation!”

“I liked it too.”

What makes a good conversation? I was busy just giving pad lip.

Shivar thought this to himself and left with Jane. Luna was still sitting on her bench.

She even met Shivar, and now she really has nothing to do. She fiddled with her sword and put her hand in her pocket.

‘Is this going to be useful?’

What Luna took out was none other than the hero’s artificial eye. A piece that causes strange phenomena every time magical energy is applied.

I don’t know if this will actually be useful, but I decided to use it since I had nothing to do at the time.

If her own hypothesis is correct, a mysterious phenomenon occurred every time she put her magical power into this artificial eye.

-Wow

In response, Luna put her magical power into her artificial eye and slowly closed her eyes. This is only confirmation.

Will a situation is inferred to the future unfold like before, or will the situation be the same as before?

Eventually, Luna felt a slight pressure in her eyes, and she slowly opened her eyes. Her blue eyes shined.

‘Same…’

-Dismissal!

It was a moment when she thought nothing was different. A sudden spark appeared in Luna’s vision

The screen transition where she is with him. The scenery itself was not much different.

[aah!!]

[Kehehehe! Die! Die!]

Haha! Haha!]

The problem is the people who are active in that landscape. Luna opened her mouth slightly and was shocked.

There is blood and bones and flesh are scattered. The screams of witnessing death and the sounds of maniacal laughter.

It’s not even a monster. It’s not even the devil. Nothing was causing the bloodshed.

‘Oh my god…’

It’s people. People are killing, killing, and killing each other.

A person who plunges a sword into a stomach. A person who breaks necks. A person who beats his head with a stone.

Even this is overkill. From a person picking out snow with his bare hands to a person brutally beating a child.

A scene of literal hell unfolding. A scene of massacre with a different meaning was unfolding before my eyes.

-Disruption!

But the scene didn’t last long. Because the screen changed with sparks flying.

A very peaceful landscape appeared ahead, as if the massacre just before had all been a fiction.

The crazy smile is a smile of happiness, and the screams are a noisy preparation for the festival.

‘··· ···’

Luna sat there for a while and did nothing.

There was only one thought going around in her head.

‘We must stop it at all costs.’

There was a real disaster.