Chapter 10 – Fall

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After making Quon’s fully stretched body clean in the bathroom and laying it in the Count’s room.

For the first time in a long time, Cleon was able to relax and fall asleep.

Time is dawn.

I closed my eyes feeling a little gratitude for the late sunrise of early spring.

While sleeping deeply without being disturbed by anyone

Cleon opened his eyes to the loud explosion that seemed to destroy everything.

Magical response.

The barrier was being attacked by someone.

When Cleon hurriedly gathered his equipment and came out to the lobby

Did Quon hear the sound and come out in a hurry?

She comes out into the hallway in a half-open jean gown and runs into Cleon.

“Cleon! I just… Gah!”

Just as he was about to say that, another explosion erupted.

And this time vibrate.

As if a small earthquake had occurred, Quon staggered as if he were about to lose his balance and collapse at the shaking mansion.

Cleon quickly reached out and grabbed her body.

The durability of the barrier to chase monsters is not that high.

As the installer, Cleon, feels

It was self-evident that the barrier would be completely shattered if the same attack was received one more time.

And breaking the barrier like this.

It can’t be said to be smart, but it’s the most efficient method if you want to quickly release the barrier.

Then.

“K-Kleon… It’s okay now…”

Kuon blushes in Cleon’s arms.

Is the sensitivity of the body still sensitive?

Trembling like a fawn, he looked up at Cleon.

Then, Cleon took that Quon off his arm.

I turned my gaze outside.

“Quon. Stay inside. I’ll see you.”

“Eh? But…”

Quon looks worried at Cleon’s words.

Not too long ago, he had never shown Cleon such an expression.

At that change, Cleon kept his mouth shut for a while, then continued.

“It’s okay. I can roughly guess who the opponent is.”

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“Cleon-!”

The red-haired girl roars like a lion from hell.

A combat staff in one hand.

It is a special order product with a spear blade at the end so that it does not collapse even when driven into the ground.

A storm of magic in response to her emotions shook the soil and trees around her body.

Two powerful magical events.

A normal wizard should have already suffered from exhaustion of mana.

Lyla is the academy’s chief mage.

In terms of the amount of magical power he possesses, he is a genius that can be counted on one hand even on the continent.

Even if it is a magic that requires magic consumption that is difficult for others to use even once,

If it was her, she would be able to exercise double-digit number of times without resting.

Continuous magic that does not consume mana.

If you say It looks a bit ignorant.

For Layla, her magic was the very essence of her studies.

A proud heart of flame.

The moment he was about to put an end to the barrier by raising the imprinted spell once again.

The mansion door opened and I saw a man walking out

Pause the order for a while.

“——By casting a spell like that. Are you going to kill the guy inside too?”

“Cleon…! You bastard…!”

At Cleon’s sarcastic remarks, Leila’s face leaks blood.

But before long, the prepared magic was to be dispelled.

“Don’t treat me like an idiot. I’ve calculated it correctly. After the barrier is destroyed, I was going to go in search of you myself.”

“As expected. Academy chief. It’s an amazing technique analysis.”

Replies and applause, whether praise or sarcasm.

How much does this man want to upset himself?

Layla grabbed her staff with both hands and immediately engaged in battle.

“Quon. Are you all right?”

Cleon seemed to ponder for a moment at Laila’s question.

Then he replied:

“It’s not affecting your life.”

“Life—what did you do to Quon!”

“Why don’t you ask yourself?”

A mean laugh with one corner of the mouth raised.

Layla, who has completely overcome the limit of patience with Cleon’s attitude,

Point the head of her staff at Cleon.

Cleon also pulled out the magic sword and canceled the barriers spread across his mansion.

“Destroy the chant—flare spikes!”

At the same time, a huge orb of flame rises behind Lila’s back.

It’s like a miniature sun.

One of Layla’s specialty magics is the flame spike.

It comes out of the sphere like tentacles and aims at the man in front of her.

Number is four.

The thorns, controlled by the knack of moving virtual limbs, cross the air and the ground at high speed.

I aimed at Cleon’s limbs.

“Damn the 3rd tier magic… In the meantime, your skills have improved again.”

If Cleon is her before leaving the party

Although she was able to shrink the same magical chant.

She hadn’t reached the stage of completely destroying and activating.

Is it a temporary boost from anger?

No, she must have achieved it by herself through repeated studies and studies.

However, several times what Layla has grown up to be.

Cleon had acquired new powers.

Cleon’s arm moves quickly, moving the demonic sword along a curved trajectory like a snake.

Right shoulder. Left thigh. Left upper arm. Right calf.

The gliding path of the sword accurately cut off all the thorns that were aimed at him.

When the flames in the form of plasma bounced off in a physically impossible form

Lila said, ‘Kuh…’ She spat out.

“But. If we don’t change the number of attacks.”

Cleon looks at Layla and speaks quietly.

One year of adventurer life.

If there is a difference between Cleon and Lyla

Layla didn’t want to see Cleon.

That Cleon has been watching Layla.

Thanks to you, I know what kind of magic Cleon can use.

Compared to Lyla, who doesn’t know how to wield a sword.

Cleon figured out the party’s power.

There was always a need to prepare for an operation.

Thanks to that, what kind of magic does Lila use and how?

Cleon was in a state of understanding to some extent.

On top of that, Ryla has high pride and a desire to show off.

It was a routine to test a new spell on monsters every time it was completed.

Certainly, the rate of growth of that skill is remarkable.

In fact, within a week, Layla had become a stronger adventurer than Cleon expected.

Two fireballs flying without giving a chance.

A double chant made at the same time as the chant destruction.

A technique that would make most mages exclaim when they see it.

However, this time too, Cleon swung his magic-enveloped sword to cut them off and rushed forward.

The body reinforced by magical powers jumped at a speed close to the speed of sound.

Layla protects herself by surrounding herself with a wall of flame.

“Flame Burst!”

The ensuing incantation caused a wall of flame to explode, sending Cleon flying backwards.

A powerful burst of flame burned all the trees and grass within a few meters around it.

No matter how much Cleon, if this was correct.

You must have suffered burns on your face.

Thinking so, Lila raised an eyebrow.

The dust that rose in the aftermath of the explosion waits for it to settle down.

However, the next moment

Whiik! Something flew through the air and lodged in Layla’s shoulder.

“Awesome…!”

Splattered blood.

Looking down at his shoulder, frowning at the pain and blood soaking his clothes.

The adventurous multipurpose dagger thrown by Cleon was embedded in his shoulder.

That is

“Are you safe even after getting hit by this… !?”

Eventually, when all the dust settles down, the clothes are slightly tanned.

Cleon, whose body itself was intact, stood there glaring at Layla.

There was an obvious murderous intent in those jet-black eyes.

But more than that, what made Layla wince was the magical reaction that gathered in his retinas.

`At the time of magic…! There, something I don’t know… ! With that, you’re countering magic with improved body vision… !`

If he wanted to make a decision as quickly as possible.

Even through the dust, he would have thrown a dagger into his head or his heart.

Of course, the important parts are defended by some degree of magic screen, but…

`It’s dangerous… It’s not best to fight this guy head-on. If so-`

Layla quickly stores her magic and activates another magic.

Then, her body slowly rises.

5 m above ground level.

After closing his mouth and pulling out the dagger.

Pouring the potion on that part, she showed a fishy smile.

“It’s a pity! Cleon. If only I had shown that skill a little more at the party. I wouldn’t have been kicked out by Alvein.”

Lyla’s provocation, determined that she had the upper hand.

Cleon, who cannot fly, and himself, who can freely move through the air.

If Cleon leaps into the air to catch him

All you have to do is quickly hit Cleon, who can’t move in midair, with magic.

However, Cleon seemed not to care about such a provocation.

She answers with a relaxed smile, just like Laila.

“Was it necessary to do that to guys like you? I don’t know… “

“…A laid-back attitude even in this situation. It’s really annoying. At best, a piece of trash that can only use tier 1 spells…!”

In the end, it was Lila who wiped the smile off her face first.

However. The advantage of the situation does not change.

At the same time, he began to raise the imprint of the spell.

“Ten thousand skies. Eternal brilliance. It is made up of seven pillars. The light of attraction.”

`Young Chang. She can be destroyed in Tier 3, but she didn’t shorten it—`

It was seen that a concentration of magical power beyond imagination was taking place around her.

The magic power pressure of a mass never experienced before.

Even Cleon broke out in a cold sweat at the magic exercise enough to twist the space while floating in the air.

“Dubel Merakel Fekdael Megrezel Aliochel Mizarel Alkadel”

The ensuing chant.

Word by word, word by word.

A mass of flame that burns beyond red and blue rises around her.

Cleon knew that the fireball he saw earlier was dozens of times more powerful.

“Are you insane? If I used that kind of magic here, the forest and even the mansion behind me would be burned down?”

“Ah. It’s okay. I’ll adjust my strength. More important than that. I’ll get rid of you here.”

Layla’s blue eyes were filled with red light.

Due to the use of magical power beyond expectation, even the hair burns like fire and emits heat.

The pattern of the spell imprinted on her body beyond her heart’s tolerance rises above her back and shoulders.

It was shining red like snow.

The magic is complete now.

All that remains is to burn the mortal enemies.

“Disappear…! Cleon!”

The tip of the wand points to Cleon on the ground.

Asterism Septentrion

“Asterism-Septentrion!”

Constellation magic.

The destination of one of the magics humans can use.

Since ancient times, stars have been regarded as symbols of divine beings that cannot be reached by human hands.

Imitate its form and condense numerous concepts.

A secret technique of the trinity that exerts absolute power conceptually, physically, and magically.

A black space where space is torn apart and visible beyond the blue sky.

Blue flames embroider it.

Yet. One by one.

It becomes a huge pillar of flame and rushes towards the place where Cleon is.

The size of the pillar was so thick that a single human being could be easily crushed.

In addition, it freely chases the target designated as an enemy and burns everything in its way.

The speed of magic is also beyond imagination.

It was something I couldn’t figure out with my eyes.

It’s the head, shoulders, and legs. Eight. And chasing the heart, it comes from all directions.

There is no way to avoid it.

Layla laughed with delight as she watched Cleon entangled in a prison of flame.

However. With her magically enhanced eyes her.

The moment after seeing the smile on Cleon’s lips hers.

“Mana Shock.”

“Ugh!?”

A shock of magic power suddenly ran through his shoulder to her.

The power itself was not a big deal.

When Layla looked down at her shoulder her with a trembling face, there was a pattern of a spell completely different from the one she engraved.

“No way, with a dagger-“

Next moment. All the mana he had condensed was oxidized into the air.

The magic that was being exercised was also caught in the aftermath, losing its shape and returning to a simple mass of magical power.

“Uh, why!? The magic that was activated once was scattered with such a small impact—”

The moment after I said that.

Lila realized.

She confirmed the possibility that her intelligence her, which she prides herself as a genius, was numerous in her head her, and she eventually realized it.

`Magic control… Forced incapacity… Although very temporary. When activated directly within the body—the magical organ, the heart, for protection. Capture the magic…`

Physical protection using magical powers that normal humans would have to do intentionally.

However, Lila has honed her control to the level of an automatic reflex.

It has been raised to a level where it can protect itself, which is vulnerable to close combat.

That was the loser

I remember proudly telling this story to a group of people at a party one day.

A 5-tier magic called the human limit. It just naturally disappears.

The torn space is coming back

Layla’s magic power, which was close to infinity, was close to the bottom due to magic and defense a while ago.

I had to be grateful to be able to stay in flight.

And the horror that overtakes her.

The state of being helpless to this extent was a situation she had never experienced before.

`──Run away, you have to go. It’s impossible for me alone. Cleon knows us too well… !`

If it was Alvein, even if there was a difference in skill, he would not admit it and try to fight back.

But Layla was different.

She was wise

It was good to say that it was a difference in intelligence.

And it was stupid.

He said he shouldn’t have come alone in the first place.

The next moment, you realize.

`─What is it?`

Layla looked down at Cleon, who hadn’t done anything to her, who had shown a gap this far.

However, he had a different armament in his hand than before.

Black bow.

It certainly possessed an entity that was not made of pure magical power.

However, what was caught on it was not a physical arrow, but a magical one.

More than that, had Cleon ever used a bow?

No, that posture.

It’s Ranger’s. It’s not the kind of skill that a magic swordsman can use.

The eyes of a hunter aiming for prey in the air that has fallen from the ground.

Eye. Bow. Hunter.

“Sa, Sha…?”

“Go away.”

The bird in the sky has fallen.

It seemed that no one could touch it.

It was the fall of the lofty red bird.

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“Oh, where did you go…”

Sasha goes through the forest.

Although he was armed for the time being, he did not have the expression of a person who came to hunt.

Rath. The moment after receiving the story from Albain.

Layla immediately ran out in the direction of the Living Forest.

Perhaps, she could see something that no one else could see.

Alvein also tried to follow.

After seeing the wound on the back of her neck, Gala restrained her and decided to seek treatment first.

—Cleon who disappeared with Quon.

The moment I heard the story.

Pounding. Why was my heart beating?

Since he said he would protect me

Whenever Sasha had a chance, she thought of Cleon’s face her and felt her heart pounding.

However. It was a little different from a moment ago.

Somewhere in my heart. A feeling of tightening.

However, oneself who cannot forget trust in him somewhere.

“Miss Cleon…”

She recalls him by placing her hand on the subtle pattern that appeared on her chest.

Occasionally, the pattern seemed to emit a small light

Each time, he checks the connection between himself and Cleon.

Then. It warmed my heart in an instant.

Sasha, vaguely feeling Cleon’s position her through this pattern,

He was on his way to where he was.

“…Uh?”

Next moment. In the distance, I could see the space in the sky twisting.

The pressure of magic power can be felt even from a distance of several kilometers.

Sasha watched as all the little beasts around her ran in terror in the direction she came from.

The next moment I hid myself behind a rock in case of a huge shock.

What you imagined doesn’t happen.

Peek out, stick out your body and check the sky.

There, the same magic as before did not remain.

I decided that it was fortunate that nothing big happened.

Pounding.

Again, heart palpitations.

This time, it was different.

As if responding to someone’s call, Sasha’s body was responding.

The pattern of the heart part comes to mind.

It used to be a light purple color, but finally turned to a full purple color.

Sasha shuddered at the feeling of satisfaction that ran through her entire body.

Before long, a black arrow embroidering the sky was shot up.

It belongs to Cleon and himself.

Sasha knew intuitively.