44. Are you really 8 lines
Since the previous theft of the treasure, the upgraded script for Kephir had already begun to emerge, leaving me restless, and now it had finally appeared here!
【Kephir is gravely injured by the ‘mysterious woman’!】
The script was indeed an ironclad rule, as the next line, 【Ogilid dies protecting Kephir】, was indisputable!
After all, when it truly comes to that moment, even if I know that this weakling standing up would only lead to my demise, I would still charge forward without hesitation to block the attack. That was already a predetermined matter in my heart, unrelated to the script or my identity!
However, the script is the script, and it will ultimately change because of the one variable, which is… Kephir.
At the moment Kephir raised her sword, the original script that “was in her hands” had become vague! Perhaps it wasn’t a good thing, but the script had already been altered by Kephir!
“Alsas, how do you feel?”
“Barely holding on, Master. Right now, I want to kill that woman’s horse!”
Snowflakes scattered, and the Kephir who had just been beside me turned into nothing but an afterimage. Nilu, who had never taken her gaze off me, couldn’t help but glance aside, then, after her hand touched the old antique sword on the stone steps, the surrounding black mist transformed into an ominous sword.
In the next moment, the clash of swords nearly sent me flying! Fortunately, Adev rushed to my side, drawing her virtual screen with one hand, tapping frantically on it, and then a golden halo descended before us, completely separating me from Kephir.
“What is this?”
“Using four large magic stones, it creates a holy shield to block attacks in front of us! For a fight at this level, we should just hide in the corner and watch. Even if we charge in, we’d just be a hindrance .”
That was true, but… how could I really treat the scene before me as a VIP seat for watching a show!? Especially when the next moment the script’s content appeared.
【Kephir is at a disadvantage due to the gap in strength!】
In terms of magic power, Kephir and Nilu were both at the seventh tier in the script, but at this moment, in the real battle of flickering afterimages and blade lights, Kephir was only at the sixth tier. I couldn’t understand this troublesome and mysterious tier system, but I could see that Kephir’s “resistance” was somewhat weaker, spending most of her time in a cycle of blocking and countering.
The protagonist of the blood feud—Nilu’s “potential” had been completely unleashed under the influence of the fairy, and now in the script, she was clearly stronger than Kephir.
“Miss~”
Facing the silent Kephir, Nilu mercilessly aimed for Kephir’s vital points while even managing to sneak and engage in conversation.
“Indeed, you are just that kind of person~”
“!”
“You look strong, yet you can do nothing, protect no one. You are unworthy of him~”
Enveloped in pitch-black mist, the dark robe and long hair made Nilu’s stance even more dangerous!
“By your side, I see it clearly~ You are simply not suitable. Only I—only I—”
In the next moment, Kephir’s sword was sent flying. Although Miss Alsas quickly returned to Kephir’s hand, the delay made Kephir stagger back, falling nearly to the ground!
“I wonder if using you to prove myself will catch Mr. O’Keefe’s attention~”
Facing the staggering Kephir, Nilu immediately transformed the sword in her hand into a bow, intending to “deal the finishing blow.”
I knew how the script showed it; it was the part where I foolishly ran over to block the attack and ended up meeting my demise! But even knowing that, I had no other choice at this moment…
The protagonist can certainly get hurt, but if it’s because of me, then I wouldn’t deserve to cling to their leg.
I took a step forward, but the next moment, Kephir shot me a glare!
Her eyes clearly conveyed, “Don’t come over!”
Immediately after, Kephir looked at Nilu and said with a soft laugh, “You’re right, Nilu, maybe I really can’t do it.”
“Miss, surrendering will only make me start to look down on you~”
“No, I’m not surrendering. I just want to tell you that I might not be able to, but you… truly don’t deserve it!”
Nilu’s eyes widened, and in the next instant, they turned ferocious!
However, Kephir did not show any fear. Rather, after staggering, she seemed to have realized something, her momentum shifting from the hesitation just moments ago!
【Kephir has gained insight!】
This is…
I didn’t have time to think! Because in the next moment, the pitch-black arrows shot from the longbow were swept away by Kephir’s sword! Immediately after, a violent blizzard swept through, allowing Kephir to seize the initiative in the blink of an eye!
It also made me realize… as long as the protagonist has a slight “insight,” they can change the script.
【Kephir protected O’Keefe.】
【Kephir’s martial skills have all broken through!】
As the dark robe blocked the snow and ice, Kephir was already close to Nilu. She had no time to defend against the fairy that was changing form, yet she was still knocked back by the impact!
Then, she steadied herself in mid-air! For a moment, Kephir wanted to chase after her! But after glacing at me, she quickly retreated back to my side!
It seemed that Kephir also understood what Nilu intended to do and chose the most prudent way!
【Because of O’Keefe’s presence, Nilu plans to escape!】
“Miss, indeed, once you leave him, you are nothing~”
“How I act is not for you to judge, Nilu.”
Kephir finally became serious and no longer hesitated, but Nilu didn’t regard Kephir at all.
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Rather, whenever there’s a moment of leisure, Nilu’s gaze would linger on me, so intense it sent shivers down my spine.
“Mr. O’Keefe, one day you will understand~ Until then, I will prove it to you time and again~”
“No need to prove anything!”
Because what I should choose was already determined from the very beginning!
Black mist enveloped Nilu, and as the mist dissipated, her body vanished along with it. The following barrage of backup fairies, each wielding firearms, sniper rifles, and even RPG-like magical items slung over their shoulders, rushed in, but with the enemy gone, they could only stare in loneliness.
Adele quickly regained her composure and began dealing with the two orcs, while Kephiel remained stuck on the realization that “Nilu has changed,” unable to respond for a long time.
It’s better to accept it sooner, Kephiel. Nilu may have completed her transformation long before we even knew, deceiving and concealing it from us until now…
After all, with Nilu’s recent appearance and her confrontation with Kephiel, the description of Nilu in my script was already crystal clear.
[Nilu, the master of the lost fairy spirit artifact, currently at dual seventh-tier strength, possesses three fairies.]
[Nilu intends to harm Kephiel…]
[Nilu wants to take O’Keefe!]
This… is clearly a far more dangerous ultimate BOSS than Adele, Letty, or Louise.
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