Chapter 259 – The Bad News (3)

Rebecca Grimfield.

Founder, Principal and Chairman of the Academy. A colleague of the first hero, Rahim. The only archmage of the present era.

… It’s a really great title, but Rebecca now is like a slowly dying corpse.

It was all because of hiding in a corner like this, and saying that it would be difficult for Iona to get direct help.

In the first place, it is said that it is a great wizard, but it is impossible for a human to live for more than 300 years. But how is Rebecca still alive?

The reason is simple. She is forced to live because there are circumstances in which she must never die.

To explain this, we have to go back to the final battle of Rahim, at the end of the War of the Gods.

Rahim, who received the protection of the Mansin with grass, went to the evil gods and defeated them one by one and sealed them.

However, he had a hard time against the last evil god, Gohan Reign.

All the evil gods were strong enough to be worthy of the name of God, but the lofty reign was of a different rank among them.

Gogohan Reign is the oldest of the seven evil gods, and is an old old god with a history of being involved in the fall of the other six evil gods.

Maybe that’s why he was the guy who appeared as the final boss in H&A.

In any case, since they are such beings, the fact that although armed force is also armed, the fact that the existence of existence is extremely high was a problem for Rahim and his party.

No matter how they tried to neutralize and seal the lofty reign, they kept failing because of the difference in rank.

Even after cutting off limbs, cutting off the head, and piercing the heart, the lofty reign continues to resurrect and continue the fight as if nothing had happened.

The Rahim Party, on the other hand, are mortals who cannot help but be consumed little by little no matter how strong they are and how they receive all kinds of blessings.

In the end, Reinhardt, who was called the Iron Knight and fought in the forefront, was killed in action. He was an instant death with no time to recover.

With the avant-garde gone, it was clear that the future war situation would be even more difficult.

Accordingly, Flora, who was in charge of the recovery of the Rahim Party and the circulating saintess of life, made a decision.

He tried to use a self-sacrifice spell to temporarily neutralize the lofty reign and let the others escape.

Because I thought that as long as the hero was alive, the next opportunity would come. And because he wanted to save Rahim, who was his lover.

However, it worked so well that it exceeded expectations.

Was it because of the accumulated damage so far, or was it worth it to her saintly soul… Or was it because of the banner of sacrifice as opposed to arrogance?

A direct hit from Flora’s spell of self-sacrifice, the lofty reign fell mortally wounded.

This time was the chance to seal the last evil god, but… The problem was that the saintess who would do the sealing had disappeared.

But Raheem did not give up. Because he decided to use the holy sword and himself as a wedge to secure his lofty reign.

Rahim’s body had the blessings of the gods more than Flora, so it wasn’t impossible… This was not a proper seal.

To put it bluntly, it would be more like a living insect pierced with a needle like a specimen. If someone touches it and the needle is pulled out, the lofty reign will be revived.

Nevertheless, it is also true that he silenced the lofty reign, albeit imperfectly, so he asked his last remaining colleague, Rebecca, to take care of the back work.

Ask me to seal this area on behalf of myself, who cannot escape from this place and cannot die because of the great protection.

And ask them to organize the remaining cultists so that the lofty reign will not regain its power.

It was a choice he made as if he were pushed by his duty as a warrior and the sense of loss of his lover, but Rahim was sincere.

And her sincerity was something that Rebecca, who had always been one step away from and had a crush on Rahim, could not refuse.

Rebecca, who squeezed her last remaining magic power to seal Rahim and her lofty reign together, announced it to the world.

The Iron Knight Reinhard died fighting bravely, and Saint Flora and Hero Rahim sacrificed their lives to seal the last evil god.

However, the remnants of the evil spirit still remain in this land, so I will build an educational institution that will eradicate all cults and dungeons in accordance with Rahim’s wishes.

Thus, the academy was established.

At first, Rebecca also worked hard to roam the continent to subdue the cultists. In the process she met Iona and scouted her as a professor.

But by the time 100 years have passed. Rebecca’s lifespan has reached its limit.

At the age of the Archmage, the body was fixed in its prime, so the deterioration of the body was not a problem.

Even if his body collapsed, there were many ways, such as making a new body, becoming a vampire, and periodically ingesting the dew of the World Tree.

The problem is that Rebecca’s soul, not her body, has a limit.

Originally, she should have handed over control of her seal to her successor and prepared for the end of her long life…

She couldn’t possibly accept her death.

Wouldn’t it be possible to kill the lofty reign if one day all the cults were rooted out and the power of the Good Gods restored?

How can the five good gods who have regained their strength not be able to catch one of the weakened evil gods?

Even if it can’t be killed, it’s possible to seal it like other evil gods.

… Then you can meet Rahim again.

Stupid plan. However, a hope that cannot be turned away.

Rebecca’s love affair forced her to hold on to the life posed by her death, and she had to give up a lot in return.

First of all, a body that has become extremely fragile as a side effect of forcibly continuing life. To protect it, she created a life support system and hid it in the safest place, and had to operate only as her alter ego.

Her skills as a great mage are still the same, but the mana in her body escapes from her body, which should have died long ago, and keeps trying to scatter, so she is unable to use great magic as a great mage.

It’s a burden just to keep your mind there, so most of them are asleep and wake up only when needed.

Excluding a few exceptional circumstances, she could be said to have fallen into a mere existence.

He didn’t want Rahim to look back on him, he just wanted to see him again just once, so he endured for 300 years.

There are many things I want to say… Whatever the reason, the only thing that matters to me is that Rebecca is serious about fighting the cult.

I came all the way here believing in that part of Rebecca.

A pale orange solution that fills the inside of the tank. She asked politely towards the doll floating in it.

“Please lend me the dragon heart piece.”

– Are you crazy?

Why.

Do you spend a little and give it back?

***

Rebecca’s appearance was indeed strange.

She’s not talking about floating around in a cylindrical life support system.

Its contents. It’s strange that her body itself seems to have noise.

Whole Body Mosaic Human… If you say something, the tone is a bit different, but anyway, it was impossible to properly recognize Rebecca wherever I looked.

From the fact that she has two arms and legs on one head, it is certain that she is human, and you can know that she is a woman thanks to her long hair and graceful figure… Because she couldn’t know anything else.

This is also one of the side effects that Rebecca has been forced to live on. Her soul, which had reached its limits, began to wear out, and she was unable to properly perceive those around her.

With an expressionless face, Rebecca let out a sigh of relief.

– A piece of dragon heart. Do you think it’s something that can be taken out so easily?

“I don’t think so. But you have to.”

-… Let’s hear why.

“Did you hear that Solaris is under siege by monsters?”

-It’s become like this, but it’s not that my ears are blocked.

“If you lend me the Dragon Heart Piece, I’ll solve it quickly and neatly.”

-It is said that the performance is excellent, but it is not yet a task that should be entrusted to students.

“But there is probably no one who knows how to deal with the reckless roaring brood more than me.”

-It’s such an arrogant thing to say in front of me after a great war… Even if it were, it wouldn’t be a reason for you to step out. If I have a good strategy, I’ll pass it on to the Allies, who should be organizing by now.

“It will be too late by the time the allied forces go out.”

-I heard that the war situation has stabilized? Solaris is the headquarters of the Righteous Church of Light. In addition, she is said to have even appeared as a saint recently. There won’t be a lack of divine power, so the problem is food… Even so, there is no way it will run out in a few days.

“It will be fine for now. But it won’t last very long. The plan they were originally preparing was not simply to capture Solaris, but to dethrone the righteous Lord of Light. Even if you can’t reach Tacheon because you’re in a hurry, it might be possible to cut off the supply of divine power or temporarily disable it.”

-… Could you elaborate?

I explained what had happened and what I had speculated to Rebecca, who had just straightened up, as if she had finally made up her mind to have a conversation.

“That’s how it happened.”

-Surely. This is something you shouldn’t waste your time on. But I haven’t heard what it has to do with the dragon heart pieces yet. Where are you going to write it?

“We will use it as a key power source for the upper magic circle. Even if it’s a small piece, a dragon heart holds an enormous amount of mana. For about half a day, you should be able to fire high-level magic non-stop.”

Iris, who is the most knowledgeable in magic knowledge, activates the magic circle, and Karla and Elisha protect such Iris.

When a group of monsters surrounding Solaris are opened with concentrated firepower, me and Iona break into the gap.

If I could kill the cultists who were preparing something in time, my efforts toward the righteous light would be in vain.

Then, the church will be able to easily hold out until reinforcements arrive.

“I’m not trying to do all the monsters. I plan to stop only the fall of heaven or related ceremonies and leave the rest to others.”

-… That’s not a bad way.

After thinking for a while, Rebecca hesitantly opened her mouth as if she was hesitant about something.

– Yandel. What is your purpose? Why are you throwing yourself into a fight like that?

“The annihilation of all evil spirits. The happy ending that will come at the end is my only goal. Well, besides that, one of my sweethearts is on Solaris.”

There can’t be a happy ending without anyone missing.

Saying that, he shrugged her shoulders, and Rebecca sighed and paused.

Rebecca let out a deep sigh and asked.

-All good, but there is one problem.

“What is it?”

– Yandel. We know that you possess fighting prowess beyond that of an ordinary lieutenant mage. But is it comparable to the cardinal ranks?

“That… That’s not right. Do you think that the cultists would have dispatched a cardinal-class since they had done such a thing? If that’s the case, Professor Iona…”

– Iona is strong. However, depending on the situation, there may be times when you have to handle it alone. Do you have any plans for that time?

“Uh…”

To put it bluntly, there might be a sudden run away, but I don’t think that’s a plan.

– No. Then I will give you a piece of dragon heart, so please eat it.

“Ha, but it’s more dangerous if you drag out time… Yes?”

– I’ll give it to you, so I told you to eat it. Even here, if the amount of mana is at the level of a high-ranking wizard, it will be possible to protect the body for a while. More than anything.

“More than anything?”

-It is said to be a dragon heart, but it is a fragmented object and cannot withstand that much output. By the time you return it, it will be permanently damaged. If it’s broken and you’re going to return it, it’s better to use it properly.

“Ahaha…”

Caught I tried to pick out mulberries to the limit that I couldn’t eat anyway.

Rebecca shook her head as she saw me laughing awkwardly.

-I will lend you something that can be a power source. And I’ve accumulated quite a bit of points, and here I’m handing over a piece of dragon heart in the form of an advance payment.

“If you do, that’s good for me. But are you okay?”

-First of all, the dragon heart pieces and the items to be lent are all mine. Point system? That’s it, it’s enough to push it with the authority of the chairman.

Grave voice. However, it is an unconventional condition that the listener cannot listen calmly.

For a while, I wondered why he was so kind to me all of a sudden. Rebecca added a comment, perhaps recognizing my appearance.

-You know what?

“What?”

– You haven’t been surprised once since you came here. I was calm when I was suddenly brought here and when I saw my current state.

“Ah.”

– On such a subject, he proudly talked about the extermination of evil spirits in front of me.

“…”

– You don’t have to keep your mouth shut. I won’t ask for details. It just means that there is someone other than me who prepared for the future.

Somehow, Rebecca’s shoulders trembled slightly as she said that in a faint voice.

Are you laughing… ?

While I’m shaking Rebecca nodded her head to herself and waved her hands, wondering what conclusions she had reached in her head.

-Take it.

A box the size of a fist and a colorfully decorated staff flew in and stopped in front of me.

Both are things that give off an atmosphere that seems unusual even if you look at it.

-This is the box containing the dragon heart pieces and the staff I was using. This could be used as a power source.

“… Is it okay if I give you this?”

-I’m borrowing it. Bring the staff back later.

Rebecca said in her supposedly stern voice and rolled her body up.

-Then I’ll send it now. I’d like to talk a little more with my heart, but as I said at the beginning, neither you nor I will have a lot of time, so I’ll skip it.

I have to get ready to go rescue Helena quickly, and Rebecca is running out of time to stay awake.

The moment Rebecca buried her face completely in her own lap. I heard her little whisper.

– No luck.

So I returned to the ground.