Chapter 181 – The Space-Warping Labyrinth

If you think about it calmly, we were inferior to the ghouls.
It was difficult to handle twenty ghouls, but even ghouls using rune magic appeared.
My instincts warned me that I had to step back from here. Even if you act like a coward, you have to live once to be able to attack the labyrinth.

After making a quick decision, he spoke to the party members.

“Let’s run away. This isn’t the time to be collecting antiques. I don’t know the strength of that ghoul with the quarterstaff!”

It is said that masters of magic can predict the state of each other just by looking into each other’s eyes, but I’m not at that level.
You can’t even tell if the opponent’s level is second or first, but you can’t just charge the party members. As the party leader, I made a prudent decision.

“Luke-sama! Can we escape from here? Ghouls run faster than humans. If you just run, you’ll get caught.”
“Of course you can’t just run away. We’re going to spray water mist in the warehouse. You saw it in the port city the other day. The fishmen sprayed water mist in the city.”
“Mist of water…? Is it possible to manipulate it precisely enough to spray fog?”
“I’ve never done it, but I’ll do it somehow. The fish did it, and of course I can do it too.”

I believed in myself The water fog of the fishermen I witnessed in the port city.
If you carefully control the liquid spell that controls water, I can spray mist too.

Fog is like a cloud that forms on the ground.
It refers to a state in which very fine water droplets are suspended in the air in excess of the amount of water vapor that the air can contain. In other words, supply steam to the limit in this warehouse!

“Liquid!”

I raised my magic power and summoned a huge drop of water in the air. The moment the drop of water popped out, it was transformed into steam by lowering the pressure with magic that manipulated the water.
The vast warehouse was filled with water mist, making it an indistinguishable landscape.

It’s my first attempt at making fog, but I managed to succeed.

ㅡ Gout!
ㅡKuiyiik?

“Luke! We can’t see either!”
“Don’t look ahead and run backward! I didn’t spray it with the intention of fighting anyway.”

Due to the sudden water fog, not only the ghouls but also my party members couldn’t see.
However, we do have halflings, biodetectors. Even in the fog, Allie quickly identified the escape route.

“The road over there is open! Follow the tempo-!”

The moment Allie kicked off the ground and ran, we ran after the halflings. I could hear the ghouls rioting from behind, and the sound of the shelves being overturned could be heard from here. Hannah and I used magic together in the back row to put barriers over the escape routes.

“Freeze!”
“Stone spikes! Barricades!”

They sprayed water to create an icy road and ran while erecting stone walls. Of course, I didn’t forget to keep spraying water while running. Every time I cast a spell, a thick fog covered the labyrinth from behind.

I feel like the fart truck I chased after as a child, but there is no time for sentimentality!
A ghoul appeared that relentlessly pursued us while destroying all kinds of obstacles.

“Ansuz!”

Immediately, a ghoul mage with a quarter staff chased after us. The ghoul mage never missed us in the thick mist, as if she were wearing a pair of sight glasses. Every time he swung his flaming staff, the icy road melted and the stone walls collapsed.

“That ghoul! He’s a rune mage stronger than me! He’s on the same rank as me, but his magic output is much higher!”

It felt right just by holding a chase and appreciating the ghoul mage’s spell. If we recklessly engage in a confrontation with that bastard, we will lose our lives. The ability to formulate was similar to mine, but the ghoul mage’s physical ability was that of a monster.

‘The power of ancient magic increases according to the amount of impact transmitted to the quarter staff. Of course, since he’s a ghoul, he’s not going to be incredibly strong.’

Rune Mage’s magic becomes stronger as the amount of impact increases. The ghoul mage had innate strength, so even if he wielded his staff at will, the amount of impact increased endlessly.
The ancient magic had superpowers, and terrible results were born.

A ghoul mage!
Who created such a hideous hybrid-?

Rurrrr

A storm of blazing flames enveloped the body of the ghoul mage and raged.
[Flame Storm], An ancient fire magic spell! You could say it’s an emission-type spell that opposes my [Blizzard].
The temperature was so high that the bricks touched by the fire melted.

“Domwangcha-!”

If a person touches it, the flesh will melt. In the labyrinth that was sweltering with the heat, we ran endlessly. I plan to escape through the entrance by passing the roads I came from. Where adventurers are gathered, you can raid as a group and defeat them.

However, before reaching the fork in the road leading to the entrance, an accident occurred.

Kurung-!

Could it be because the ghoul mage’s flame storm was too powerful? An ominous sound echoed from the ceiling of the labyrinth, which was swept away by the hot shockwave. The bricks supporting the ceiling fell randomly.

“Watch your head!”

Falling rocks and even ghouls attacked on the way back, so I’m completely out of my mind. Hearing the loud noise, the ghouls wandering around blocked our way. The moment I stepped forward to deal with it, the voice of a ghoul mage rang from afar.

“Kenaz… Bergveggr!”

At that very moment, a wall of flame rose in front of my eyes. A wall of flame rose in the middle of the road, blocking me and Hannah from the back row. I quickly stamped the ground and set off a [Blizzard], But the wall of flames did not go out.

Bang-! Even when it was swept away by the strong shock wave, the wall of flames was still strong, although its momentum faded. Eventually, Hannah and I were caught up by the ghoul Mage. I can’t run away anymore. Whether it be porridge or rice here, you have to deal with the ghoul mage.

“Luke! I’ll support you!”

It was a 2:1 confrontation, but for some reason I don’t think it’s advantageous at all.
Hannah threw a magical rock, but the ghoul mage swung her staff at him instead of dodging it.

Bang-! The boulder collided with the staff and shattered in the air.
He is a manly ghoul who smashes magic with pure power. I can’t believe I have to go head-to-head with a ghoul with crazy specs.

“Hey! You bastard! Let us go!”
“Brauk…”

Just in case, I tried to talk to the ghoul by mobilizing all the ancient languages ​​I had learned so far. There is a proverb that says a thousand dollars can be repaid with a single word, but this was Midgard, not Korea. Of course, my ancient fish didn’t even get eaten by the ghoul mage.

“Ah! I have the intelligence to use magic, but why can’t I talk!”

The moment we burst into anger, the ghoul mage stretched out his staff towards us. The flames that swirled around us were released towards us. I quickly released a [Blizzard] To block the [Firestorm].

Chiyiyi Iik-!
Wild blizzards and blazing balls of fire collided in the air. Because of the high heat, the snow melted and evaporated in real time. The cramped aisle was filled with steam before I knew it, and I was choking.

“Gerðr!”

The ghoul mage charged us like a wild boar. I could just fall for it, but if Hanna gets aggro, terrible things will happen. I’d rather get his attention.

Tadak! As I ran forward, I drew in the steam that drifted around the room. In an instant, he secured water again and whipped it into the shape of a whip. The long stretched water whip wrapped around the ghoul mage’s forearm.

I applied strength to the whip and pulled the ghoul mage, who was charging furiously, towards me. I feel a tremendous resistance as if I am pulling a running carriage.
The moment the water whip melted in the heat, the ghoul mage looked at me.
I managed to turn off the aggro once.

“Mr. Hannah! Fall back and keep using Earth Magic. Don’t let him wield his wand properly!”
“Oh, I see!”

In order to wield the wand properly, you must be in good posture. It was a request to block the ghoul mage’s staff blow with magic.
After giving the order, he clenched his teeth and clung to the ghoul mage.

“Ha…! Ha…!”

Watching me narrow the distance, the ghoul mage burst into laughter as if it were ridiculous. Because it is a rune mage that requires infighting, you have to stick to your opponent to win. Not only me, but also the ghoul mage wanted a close combat.

‘The first one to strike with the staff wins!’

After a short silence, I was the one who swung the staff first. I turned the wand like a windmill and applied rotational force. It’s to keep him in check so he can’t come in.

“Liquid ring!”

Summoning a wave of magic, it attacked the ghoul mage. As a large amount of water poured in, the momentum of the [Firestorm] That was swirling around them diminished. The ghoul mage silently evaporated the water while releasing flames towards me.

“It’s fucking hot! Sivaal!”

Because of the heat, sweat ran down his body like rain.
This is why I hate fire mages. I get dizzy from the heat and sweat when I’m around them.
I don’t even want to deal with illegal bastards who only know how to destroy! Water, the source of life, is the first of all attributes.

“Haha! Laguz-!”

But coincidentally, the ghoul mage had the same thoughts as me. I burst into laughter as I watched the flowing water around me. Laguz is a runic word meaning water.
There must be only one meaning of this unpleasant ridicule.

“Did you just laugh at the water magician…!”
Haha!! Blautleikr!!”

Blautleikr!
It means fucking weak in ancient language!

The now ghoul mage made an emotional statement in front of me for the first time.
Did water mages and fire mages hate each other even 500 years ago? The hatred seems to remain even after he became a ghoul.

Seeing the ghoul mage laughing at water magic, I felt indescribable anger. Enraged, he rushed at the ghoul mage without hesitation.
I want to punish this arsonist ghoul who knows nothing but destruction!

Bang! Bang! Bang!
I counterattacked while dodging the Ghoul Mage’s attack again and again. Water and fire, ice and fire collided, canceling each other’s forces.

It was never easy to hit him as he was not as agile as a ghoul. It was a time when each other’s mana was running a war of attrition.

“Luke, this is the time! Casting the trump spell is complete! Deal with the disgusting fire ghouls!”

Does that female secretary have a secret order? Didn’t he know how to do nothing but throw rocks and build stone walls?
Hannah’s body was drenched in sweat as if she had done a fairly complex casting.

As she steps forward, Hannah utters her spell.

“Sucking Swamp! Swallow the enemy!”

At that moment, an accident occurred at the feet of the ghoul mage.
The ground, which had been filled with hard bricks just before, quickly turned into mud and became a swamp.
The ghoul mage, who was vigorously wielding his staff, was sucked into the swamp.

“Ha…?!”

The movement of the ghoul mage stopped because of the unexpected swamp.
Now is your only chance to hit him!

I hit the ground with my cane and caused a [Blizzard]. Using the blizzard as problowjobnt, it flew at full speed towards the ghoul mage who had fallen into the swamp.

Quick-!!

The moment I reached him, I blew a full swing at his bald head.
It was time to break the disgusting ghoul head.