Academy’s Genius Swordsman

#305

【Kaaaa!】

Navardose roared. The moment she opened her mouth and exhaled, crimson flames poured out like a tidal wave.

Hahaha! Flames that could burn down any country in an instant covered the sight. After a while, when the fire died down, a scenery unchanged from before unfolded before my eyes.

【···Is this again?】

She gritted her teeth while trying to catch her breath. Regardless of whether it was front, back, left, or right, there was no crack or scorch to be found in the pure white space. Hundreds of escape attempts had already been made, but all were in vain.

She was imprisoned in this subspace during the battle with Abel. It seemed like he used some kind of trick, but I couldn't find out the full story. Just as I was about to deliver the final blow, I only remembered Abel pulling out something that looked like a rock.

【Children… are dangerous.】

Navardose sighed. I was so worried about everyone that I couldn't bear it. I couldn't even tell how much time had passed in this place where nothing existed.

Without confidence, there was currently no one on the Allied Forces who could handle Abel. It was a car where she suffered from her own weakness. Suddenly a familiar voice came from below.

“What, haven’t you given up yet?”

【you···!】

Navardose lowered his gaze. Abel, completely devastated, came into sight. Abel, who lost one limb each, stood with his sword as a cane.

【this guy!】

Quaaaaang-! Without hesitation, she raised her foot and crushed Abel. Navardose frowned after confirming that he could not feel anything. Abel's voice rang out.

“It’s no use. Because I am just an idea, not a reality. “I came to see you just in case. You’re so persistent.”

Then Abel's figure reappeared next to Navardose's feet. The translucent body like a spirit proved that his words were true. bang! Navardose, who trampled on Abel once again, shouted in an angry voice.

【You idiot, what on earth were you thinking by trapping me here!】

“Sorry you are so strong. I used the only sealing stone, so I should consider it an honor. “It wasn’t originally meant to be used for you…”

Abel clicked his tongue. In fact, the sealing stone he used on Navardose was owned by a separate owner. It was fortunate that Ronan, who appeared at the right time, was stronger than expected.

“Anyway, you’ll never escape from here. If I don't free him, he'll probably be trapped forever. But don't worry too much. “I will personally kill you as soon as I finish the job.”

【I’m saying stop talking nonsense and get it out right away!】

“Then I’ll see you again soon.”

Abel ignored her shouting and said goodbye. His blurred form completely disappeared. Navardose, who could not control his anger and was spitting fire, swore.

【shit···.】

Navardose cursed. Her body, wrapped in light, returned to human form. She slowly caught her breath and slumped down in her seat.

“Haaaa…”

It was miniaturized to save power. Of course, I would rest for a bit and then try to escape again, but at this point, I was starting to think that what Abel had said might be true.

“Does it really have to be like this?”

I have been living for an immeasurable amount of time, but this is the first time I have faced a crisis like this. She was imagining the worst possible future. Suddenly, a black horizontal line was drawn straight across the white space in front of me.

“hmm?”

Navardose raised his eyebrows at this phenomenon he had never seen before. The horizontal line stopped only after completely bisecting the field of view.

Then, another vertical line was drawn centered on that line. Then diagonal lines began to be quickly drawn in different directions.

“···what?”

It was something I didn't understand. It felt like drawing a circle. Soon, the landscape in front of me, covered with lines, turned completely black.

It was a color reminiscent of the abyss of space. Navardose was interested and tried to move slowly. Someone's voice rang out from within the darkness.

“Ah, it’s open. “I’m so glad.”

“what?”

Navardose's eyes widened. I had definitely heard that loud voice in the past. Before long, two men walked out from the middle of the darkness. Navardose, who encountered them, froze in place.

“You guys…!”

****

(3rd and 5th units. Fire!)

Adeshan shouted. A separate unit reorganized at the scene began shooting. It was a support fire to help Ronan fight the king of giants. All the people whose eyes were cloudy were those whose minds had been taken over by Adeshan.

Quagwang! bang! All kinds of projectiles and destructive magic were fired at the giants. The sight of hundreds of lumps tearing through the sky was quite spectacular. Most of them missed, but they were definitely doing their job of keeping the giants in check.

『You foolish mortals. Stop resisting.』

『A useless thing.』

Regardless of their disdainful attitude, the giants were avoiding attacks or defending themselves as much as possible. Because there was so much of Ronan's blood on him, he couldn't go on a rampage just trusting in God's protection.

Because Adeshan invested all of Ronan's remaining blood into the detachment, its power was different from before. Those who had been hit staggered, sobbing in pain.

『Umm…!』

(Don’t give yourself a chance to catch your breath. 1st, 2nd, 4th units. Fire!)

『I can't quit right away…ugh.』

Every time there was a loud noise, blue blood splashed out. Of course, the giants weren't fools either, so they counterattacked. Shhh! Each spear of light striking the ground had the power to annihilate all units.

(Remain seated.)

The detachment was exposed to danger because it had gone outside the tent erected by Asher to intercept. However, rather than dividing the troops and deploying them, Adeshan crowded them together.

Sensing that the spears of light had come within a certain range, she turned to her savior and said.

“please.”

“I know.”

The savior took a gulp of the mana potion and stretched out his hand. A hexagonal shield created in the air blocked the windows of light.

Kwaaaaang! A backlight appeared along with the explosion. Since they were much smaller than the entire Allied Forces, even the wounded saviors were able to protect them.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes… I’m glad to be of help in this way.”

The savior, who had somehow recovered, was squeezing out the last of his strength. The battleship Dainhar, which had been grounded, was also in operation again. Dozens of beams of light shooting out from all over the rock were keeping them in check.

“Have you not caught my daughter yet?”

“yes. Because its movements are so irregular, it is difficult to chase it. However, since we are forming a siege, it will be resolved quickly.”

“Okay…cough, I guess I’ll trust you on that part.”

The savior nodded. Currently, the biggest task given to the people on earth is to capture Iril and unlock his abilities. Believing that Ronan would definitely defeat the king of the giants.

'As expected, he's a great person.'

Ronan glanced down and laughed. About 100,000 people were moving in an orderly manner. If you only look at the form and the precision of the movements, it was actually better than when people were sane.

'Well, he was originally a man who commanded a million people.'

The general's skills have not declined at all compared to his past life. Even in his fourth life, where he was only allowed to watch, he actually felt and learned something and made further progress. Suddenly, the king's voice came from ahead.

『You, you cowardly mortal…!』

“ok. “Did you call me?”

Ronan raised his head. The king of giants was growling and panting.

Blue blood was still leaking slightly from the wounds on his neck and chest. Compared to the first time, it had healed a lot, but it seemed like it was not easy to heal because it was so deep.

Moreover, there were dozens of previously unseen stab wounds carved into the king's body. They were all engraved by Ronan after the second battle began.

Blood was flowing non-stop from small wounds. This was because I was unable to take care of other areas because I was trying to cover up the wounds on my neck and chest. After Ronan found out, he continued to strike only places that were difficult to defend.

'This is how you catch large animals.'

Excessive bleeding was fatal even to the giant race. Ronan's changed fighting style was very effective in inflaming the king's anger. He shouted, spreading his eight wings at once.

『Don't play around, fight back properly! Where has the confident spirit from a moment ago gone?』

“I gave it to the dog.”

『How dare this little thing…』

The king was about to say something. Ronan pointed the tip of his sword at the king. As the sunset-colored halo became darker, the attractive force became stronger.

Paaaaang! Ronan, who had been launched towards the king, delivered another slash. The king, whose body was sluggish, could not move as quickly as before. La Mancha flew with a long tail and passed by, cutting the king's calf.

『Ugh!』

“Oh, same spot.”

Ronan whistled as he saw blood gushing out. The king was really strong, but the original match was decided by unpredictable variables. Whoa! Ronan, who easily dodged the king's sword strike, opened his mouth.

“The moment we allowed that attack, it was over. “You lost.”

『The indulgence has gone too far. That kind of nonsense… 100 million!』

Ronan struck again before the king could speak. This time, blood splattered around my elbow.

『Kaaaaaaaaaa! 』

Self-made! The king, who was attacked in different parts of the body in succession, let out a rage. It was ridiculous, but I felt like I could really lose if things continued like this. Reaching the limit of his patience, he raised his greatsword high and shouted.

『Oh, then I will destroy what you want to protect first! Try blocking it!』

“what?”

Ronan's eyes widened. For some reason, the dialogue was unusual. Quaaaaaa…! Particles of light gathered from all directions began to swirl around the great sword. he shouted.

“Fuck it, stop!”

It was not difficult to realize what the king was trying to do. Like Ronan, he changed his strategy and was trying to blow away the forces on the ground first.

'Damn, it's a skill I've been saving up for.'

Ronan twisted his lips. Asher and Adeshan were holding on, but if something like that fell, there was a high probability that they wouldn't be able to hold on. While catching his breath, he grabbed the hilt of his sword.

'You only get one chance.'

It seemed like I would have to use my trump card. Originally, it was a technique I intended to use in a situation where I was sure I could finish it, but I had no choice.

It was the moment when he had gauged the distance and was about to activate the mana of his entire body. Fuuuuuu-! The clouds that covered the sky scattered like an explosion.

“Damn, what?!”

Ronan, who was startled, let out a curse. A wide, dark shadow was cast over the ground.

Ronan felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up and turned his head. Beyond the star-filled night sky, a red dragon so gigantic that it dwarfed the Giant King was descending through the wind.

“Navardose…!”

“what?”

Ronan's eyes widened. It was definitely the mother of fire. It was the moment when the king, who had been gathering his strength, turned his head one step too late. Kwasik! Navardose rushed in like an eagle hunting for prey and struck him in the chest with his hind foot.

【Is this their leader!】

『Wow!』

cried Navardose. Blood poured out from the king's mouth. Unfortunately, the spot where he was hit matched Ronan's deep cut.

Navarreau fell to the ground just as he had trampled on the king. Quaaaaang-! A loud noise that made you believe that a volcano had erupted shook the earth. Ronan, who had gained strength, let out an exclamation.

“He was really alive…!”

It was a miraculous survival. As Adeshan said, Navardos did not die. Ronan was impressed by her quick work and ability. Adeshan, who was dumbfounded, muttered softly.

“I haven’t sent a special team yet.”

We judged that calming down Iril was a priority, so we had not yet assigned personnel to Navardose. I couldn't figure out what happened.

“your majesty···!”

The giants who were attacking the ground burst into confusion. They were about to rush to help the king. Quaaaa-! Two beams of light rushed from behind the clouds and swept away the giants.

『Huh!』

『Ugh…!』

A cry of pain erupted. This was because most of them lost their protection during battles with ground troops. The rays were strong enough to turn night into day and caused extreme burns to the giants' skin.

From the sky where Navardos descended, the voices of a man and a woman rang out.

【fortunately-】

【It seems it's not too late.】

“This voice.”

It was a tone I could never forget. Before long, a large figure comparable to Navardose appeared. The golden scales covered with scars were still so beautiful that one could admire them. Seeing the two-headed dragon for the first time in a long time, Ronan exclaimed in surprise.

“Dragon King…!”