Chapter 70 – Isolation

Episode 70 – Isolation

Shake! Shake!

Refreshing air, shining sun.

I was traveling to the academy in a carriage, having a pleasant morning.

“Ha… “It’s been a while.”

Even though it’s only been two weeks, it strangely feels like a lot of time has passed.

As I took in the nostalgic scene for a moment, I suddenly thought of Isis.

“I never thought it would be so difficult to get permission.”

A few days ago, when I announced that I would conquer Red Dragon’s rare and return to my family and return to the academy, Isis’s reaction was beyond imagination.

He asked if it was because he had intentionally avoided me and kept saying sorry. When I said no, he said we should go back together and showed signs of packing up right away.

In the end, it was only after he said that he had an appointment with someone at the Academy that Isis was convinced that the rumors were true.

I could roughly guess what the rumor she had heard was, so I just nodded quietly.

‘I’m sorry Deborah.’

She said it was something she would forget if she could endure it for just one day, but surprisingly, it seems that people were shocked by the news of the love affair between the bastard Ruan Friuli and Gray Magic Tower’s disciple Deborah.

Perhaps even after school started, I might still be bothered by related rumors for a while.

Still, Deborah will only be in trouble, but I won’t lose anything, so let’s just calm her down and ignore her.

While thinking about a response, I slowly placed my hand on my chest.

“Anyway, how do I fulfill the conditions?”

The conditions for Phoenix’s eggs are very strict.

First of all, the two conditions for hatching the Phoenix’s egg were an understanding of death and a strong desire for life.

In terms of the game system, it consists of surviving for 1 minute with less than 30% HP against a higher level enemy.

It was possible because it was a game, but in reality, it is a condition that is almost impossible to achieve.

At least I wouldn’t have dared to do it if it weren’t for the rape declaration.

That’s why other possessors wouldn’t have coveted Phoenix’s egg.

“But what if we get Cain’s help?”

The hatching conditions for Phoenix’s egg do not say that you must fight alone, so there is no problem in fighting with Cain as insurance.

It was a time when I was alone, laying down a plan and keeping my head down.

Wooooow!

A wave of magic swept through my body.

I got goosebumps from that powerful yet insidious energy, so I quickly opened the window and looked in the direction where the wave started.

“That… ?”

There was an academy there.

A huge barrier surrounds the outskirts of the site, which is so large that it is difficult to look around in its entirety.

The dark red barrier was beating wildly like the heart of a living being. Every time that happens, a wave of magic spreads out, making the viewer feel anxious.

I grabbed the window frame tightly.

“Why has it activated already?”

That barrier is a phantom maze barrier installed in the heart that sealed the heart of the immortal demon beast Levios.

It was created by combining the powers of the Yellow Magic Tower and the Gray Magic Tower, and is designed to be activated when an intruder reaches the deep location.

As long as that barrier is spread, the space inside is completely isolated from the outside.

However, as usual, it only activates during the summer vacation of the second year.

In other words, the schedule has been brought forward by a year.

“Holy shit!”

I threw the gold coin to the driver, then got out of the carriage and ran to the academy.

The reason I am so patient.

That’s because in this episode, Verdan Roosevelt and Cain die.

Since the timing is so different, I’m not sure if it will unfold in the same way as in the game, but I can’t just sit still.

There will be no immediate problem if Cain dies, as she has already learned all of the secrets of the Heavenly Rule of Heaven, but she must save them in order to become stronger and, above all, to repay the kindness she gave her as her teacher.

And Verdan…

“Because Sarah will be sad.”

I owe a lot to Sarah.

So, if there is at least a reasonable duty to do so, Verdan Roosevelt should not be left to die.

Just imagining the sight of her mourning her and shedding tears of her made me feel pain as if a corner of her heart her she was being squeezed.

I don’t know if this pain is simply sadness or some other emotion mixed in.

But only one thing could be said with certainty.

I am… I wish Sarah happiness.

‘Please don’t be late!’

I entered the barrier through the hole installed in the wall by the Yellow Magic Tower owner.

*

At the same time, Sarah and Verdan Roosevelt, who were on a date at the fountain, fell into an unfamiliar space due to a suddenly activated barrier.

Red blood vessels are flowing through the dark red walls, as if you were inside a monster’s stomach.

“This…”

“Professor Verdan. “Do you know where this is?”

“No. I don’t know either. How on earth did this happen?”

The two couldn’t calm down in the embarrassing situation and looked around.

Although Sarah felt annoyed by the incident that occurred while she was in the middle of a date, she felt that it was not unusual and responded calmly.

“Let’s move first. Even if you stay here, there is no guarantee that you will be able to escape. It would be a good idea to join others and gather information.”

“That’s a great idea. Then let’s go.”

“I will take the lead. “Professor Verdan, please take care of me.”

It’s not that Verdan doesn’t have any abilities, but since he’s a theory-oriented wizard, his level of power isn’t that high.

Sarah slowly made her way through the monster’s stomach, leaving him behind her.

It was in the meantime.

Rattling! Drurrrr rrrrcondition condition!

Skeletons engulfed in black magic rose from the ground. They blocked the sides of Sarah and Verdan and approached slowly.

Sarah, who was looking at them, saw that there was nothing more than she thought and opened her mouth.

“Professor Verdan. “Can you hold on?”

“Yes. No problem. Why are you asking that?”

“There’s a skeleton mage behind me. “I think it would be easier to deal with it first.”

“I’m sure so. Then go for it. “I will hold on for the time being.”

“Yes. Do not work too hard. “I’ll be back soon.”

The two are in exactly the same position both in terms of romance and as colleagues.

Therefore, there was absolutely no mistaking judgment or overprotection due to personal feelings.

Sarah trusted Verdan and immediately left the ground and flew into the sky.

Using the skeletons as stepping stones, he narrows the distance and swings his sword to crush those who stopped him in one fell swoop.

She reached Mage before five seconds had passed, struck the flying fireball with the back of her hand, and grabbed the guy’s head.

“It’s more shabby than you think, right?”

I was very nervous because it was an unfamiliar environment, but the level of the monsters was not high.

Sarah twisted her mouth into a smile and crushed Maisie’s skull with such force.

Meanwhile, the four warriors protecting the mage and the archer come to their aid.

Shut up!

‘Head, shoulders, sides.’

Sarah sensed the attack with just her sixth sense, without even looking, easily dodged it, and then counterattacked, turning it all into a handful of bone powder.

Then, he stepped on the skeleton again, leaped, and landed next to Verdan.

“Nothing happened, right?”

“Haha! Now 10 seconds have passed. “Isn’t that too overprotective?”

“Oh, indeed. But what should I do if I’m still worried?”

When Verdan asked, where did the woman who was smashing the skeletons just a moment ago go, Sarah smiled shyly and twisted her body.

Despite that, Verdan just smiled happily.

After a moment of leisure, Sarah focused her attention on the skeleton again.

“Anyway, I’m glad the skeletons are weak. Then, let’s get organized and move on.”

“That’s right.”

Sarah and Verdan, who had disposed of all the skeletons before even a minute had passed, proceeded through the maze-like space again.

There were a few more attacks along the way, but we couldn’t even scratch them.

About 2 hours have passed like that.

Quickly! Crash!

“Professor Verdan. Be careful!”

“Wow, it’s a Death Knight.”

Death Knight.

An undead who forcibly brought back the souls of those who had been knights in life and revived them.

The level reaches level 200.

For Sara, she is not considered that dangerous, but for Verdan, whose power is somewhat inferior, she is a very difficult opponent.

Only one guy has appeared so far, but if more than one appears, he will become quite dangerous.

“Professor Verdan. I will take charge of the attack. Please focus only on defense. “You understand, right?”

“You don’t have to worry about me. “I will maintain my distance from him and support him as much as I can.”

“Please. Haaaaap!”

Kwaaang!

Sarah, who left behind a prayer, took advantage of the opportunity and struck down the approaching Death Knight’s sword with all her might.

Even though the sword collided with the human skin, no damage was done to Sarah. Rather, it was the Death Knight that was pushed out.

The level difference between the two was only about 70, but the level of force was significantly different.

Sara had the upper hand throughout, but with timely support from Verdan, he found an opening and finished her off.

Kwaaang!

The blow blows a hole in his abdomen and he collapses, spilling out magical energy.

“Whoa… Professor Verdan. “You’re not hurt anywhere, right?”

“Of course. Didn’t Professor Sarah keep you in check the whole time? Haha! If you keep worrying like that, I might act like a fool.”

“Oh my, really? “If Professor Verdan is a crazy fanatic, I’d like to take a look at it?”

Haha! It’s not possible. That can’t be possible.”

“Oh, that’s a shame.”

In that way, we were maintaining a leisurely and friendly atmosphere.

Quickly! Cut it out!

Rattling! Rattling!

As if they could no longer watch, over a hundred skeletons and five Death Knights rose from the ground.

Sarah’s face stiffened.

“Professor Verdan. “I have to be really careful this time.”

“Yes. From now on, I will focus entirely on defense. Please. “I’m sorry for relying on you.”

“No. Because each person has a role to play. From now on, please do not move more than 10 meters away from me.”

─Kaaaaa!

As soon as Sarah’s warning went out, the Death Knights roared wildly and she led a group of skeletons and charged.

Afterwards, a dangerous battle began.

*

Ttukpuk─ Ttukpuk─

Only the sound of low footsteps echoes quietly in the dark red space.

If you go back to the epicenter, what you see is a man wearing shabby clothes.

The fashion of an unemployed gangster, as if he had no concept of adornment at all, and his hair was greasy and messy from not washing it for several days.

Although his overall appearance was poor, his eyes were so brilliant that it was difficult to ignore.

The sharp, beast-like force and deep murderousness weighed heavily on the surrounding atmosphere.

“He is over here.”

The man, Cain, clicks his teeth at the familiar scent of magical power coming from beyond the maze! Grinded.

Necromancer, Hercule.

Even though it’s been 10 years since we first met, the putrid odor and unpleasant energy haven’t changed at all.

And next to that hateful bastard is a piece of magical power that I miss.

A woman who has come into her own in just a few short years. The one thing that will never be erased from her memory.

“Yuliana.”

The lover who was reduced to a necromancer’s doll is waiting for him right there.

There is no time to delay.

However, it seems that Huscular wanted to hold on to his feet a little longer.

Quickly! Crash!

Five Death Knights broke through the ground from all directions and formed a siege.

They charged at once with their swords raised, spouting blue flames from the eye sockets of their helmets.

And right before being hacked to pieces by the sword gang.

Paaaaa!

Cain disappeared, leaving behind her afterimage.

The black, burning sword only mercilessly cuts through her afterimage of her.

Immediately afterwards, Cain’s body appeared behind her, passing by her and her Death Knights her.

“Do you think you can stop me with something like this? Huscular?”

Cain took her steps as if displeased.

Step by step!

That was the signal.

Burbubbang!

An invisible, intangible blow struck the Death Knights in the jaw and sent them flying into the air.

Afterwards, the attack continues, biting her tail.

Kwagwagwagwagwagwang!

Hundreds of wind blows struck the Death Knights, forming a storm in a certain area.

They were unable to even properly defend themselves, let alone counterattack, and were constantly beaten by wind and blows until they were horribly crushed and fell to the ground.

At that time, Cain was already entering the next path.

She couldn’t even give him any kind of inspiration.

This was the power of the man called Kwon Seong (拳星) 10 years ago.