265. Training (5)
#265
“okay. “We are going into an all-out offensive.”
“Are you shooting?”
The voice was serious. Ronan and Ajidahaka simultaneously expressed doubts about the unexpected claim. Navardose continued.
“I became convinced while listening to you just now. That giant called Duaru is from the sky beyond the sky, just like the monsters we fight in the Drimoor. But unlike other monsters, it doesn’t seem to come to me on its own unless someone calls me.”
“Maybe so.”
Ronan agreed. I originally knew this, but this incident made me more confident. Giants cannot come unless a signal is sent from Nebula Clage.
“That’s why I want to use this opportunity to completely uproot it. If several giants like that come down, we won’t be able to handle it. “As soon as I leave Adren, I will convene a meeting in my name.”
“That’s cool.”
Ronan whistled. The strategy was to kill all the door makers before they did anything more foolish.
In fact, it was similar to what Ronan had done so far, but it was meaningful that Navardose directly participated in the subjugation war. If this had gone wrong and Ajidahaka had died or been completely corrupted, it would have been impossible.
“But we have to finish it as quickly as possible. “My absence will be fatal to the defense of the Drimoore.”
“I think so. “Well, there’s something I want to show you.”
Perfect! Suddenly Ronan snapped his fingers. I almost forgot and moved on. He asked, looking back at Asher.
“Asher. Can you write now? “Blessing of the stars.”
“Ji, it’s a little difficult right now. “If I see a star that can give me strength, I’ll give it a try…”
Asher said in a disgraceful tone. As the morning sun rose, there were no more stars to be found in the sky.
“It seems possible. “You fucking bastard.”
Ronan laughed. I asked just in case, but it seemed like it could be used without a real magic circle. What a dirty genius.
Perhaps having a celestial body in sight was a condition for using sparkling mana. So, can it only be used on clear nights? A gust of wind passed through Ronan’s mind as he smoothed her chin for a moment.
“Oh, would you like to try my power at least once?”
“huh?”
Ronan said so and switched cores. The pulse rate changed and the heart began to emit sparkling mana. Asher’s eyes widened.
“This is…!”
“What do you think will work?”
Ronan asked. It was a good idea to think about again. Asher, who was looking him up and down, quickly shook her head.
“Yes. I think that’s enough. therefore···.”
Suddenly Asher placed his hand on Ronan’s chest. Seaaaa… The sparkling mana that seeped out of Ronan’s heart began to be absorbed into him.
I felt like something was being sucked out of my body, and it felt like my blood was being sucked by a giant mosquito. Ronan, who saw the hand movements without hesitation, chuckled.
“Why don’t you try it with Marya later? “On the pretext of extracting bad mana.”
“Well, there’s no way you would do something like that! “It’s almost over now, so please stay still…!”
Asher’s face turned as red as blush. Finally, after absorbing the required amount of mana, he released his hand. Ronan could feel that about 20% of the mana flowing through her body had drained out.
“Hmph!”
At that time, Asher, who was muttering a spell, waved his hand in the air. Paaaat! A force field rose up between Navardose and the two, as flat and tall as a wall. The translucent membrane was shiny with its unique, bizarre colors.
“oh my god.”
For the first time, surprise appeared on Navardose’s once calm face. The biggest reason that Nebula Clazie used to make them a threatening enemy was flickering before my eyes. Ronan said.
“Attack once. “Something light.”
“attack? “You mean here?”
“yes. “I want to show you something.”
Ronan smiled and nodded. Asher’s face hardened as he felt an ominous premonition. Navarre, who was dumbfounded, lifted her hand.
“Sure.”
“Now, wait a minute…!”
It was before Asher could say anything. A red light formed on Navardose’s index finger and shot out. Kwaaaaaa-! The thin beam became a torrent of flames that completely burned down dozens of farmhouses and hit the defense shield directly.
“Hiyaaaaa!!”
My entire vision turned red. Asher let out a terrifying scream. The waves of fire that collided with the shield split on both sides of him and flowed violently. Soon, as the fire died down, the star’s protection appeared, healthy and without a single scratch.
“It really is that shield. “That’s amazing, wizard.”
“Heheheheheheuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
Navardose was impressed. Asher was crying, shaking his legs like a newborn baby. He wiped his red eyes and bowed his head.
“Ugh… thank you…”
“It’s important to start from here. “Take a good look.”
Suddenly, Ronan approached Schlieffen. Schlieffen, who sensed his intention, silently drew his sword. Ronan placed his forearm on the sword body and pulled lightly. A few drops of blood seeped from the stab wound and soaked into the blade.
“Let me see.”
“Sure.”
Navardose frowned. I couldn’t figure out what he was trying to show by hurting himself.
At that time, Schlieffen approached the star’s protection and swung his sword. Suddenly! A white line was drawn on the curtain. As he led the way, the star’s protection shattered like thin ice.
“Unbelievable!”
Navardose’s eyes widened. Ronan raised his index and middle fingers and made a V sign.
“It’s the greatest discovery ever.”
“This… this is amazing. “I was already thinking about a strategy to destroy that shield…”
Judging from his reaction, he seemed really surprised. She was muttering to herself and slowly approached. Navardose, who was looking at the three people in turn with a deathly look in their eyes, hugged them all at the same time.
“I’m proud of you. I’m really proud of you. “There is no doubt that this discovery will save the world.”
“Oof.”
“Woe, Fire Dragon…!”
Asher, whose face was completely buried, was shaking his arms and legs. Even Schlieffen, who was always cool-headed in the face of her ruthless sense of humor, could not hide his bewilderment.
‘You’re the best.’
Only Ronan closed his eyes and savored her embrace. The red dragon’s body temperature, which is much higher than that of a human, warmed the body that had been chilled by the wind. The fatigue that had accumulated last night seemed to disappear like melting snow.
‘Just take a look, Adeshan. ‘This is something that can’t be helped.’
He expressed his apology to his lover who was mourning in Phileon. In any case, it was clear that this discovery would change many things. Suddenly, Ajidahaka, who had been quietly listening to the story from the side, quietly joined in.
【Then I will leave to get ready soon-】
【Thank you for your mercy. The fire of the beginning.】
“okay. If you’re covered in the blood of disgusting beings, you won’t even have any foolish thoughts. “I wish you luck.”
Navardose smiled and waved his hand. Azida Haka, bowing her two heads, turned her steps. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly stopped and asked a question.
【Why me-】
【You saved my life?】
“It looks like you still have some regrets. “Didn’t you say it was because you and your subordinates needed the strength?”
[I’m sorry for asking repeated questions. But I know that you are not one who covers evil deeds with charity-】
【I want to know the real reason.】
Ajdahaka said. I could feel the anguish over life in the two voices. He still couldn’t figure out why he didn’t turn into ashes. Navardose, who only turned his head slightly while embracing the three people, opened his mouth.
“It’s really nothing special. “Because you did not neglect your duty.”
【duty?】
“okay. No matter what anyone says, Ajdahaka, you were the king of Adren. He never forgot that fact and faithfully performed his duties as king until the end. His duty is not to abandon his people.”
【That was… natural.】
“That attitude of taking things for granted also helped save your life. Common sense is a value that is harder to preserve than you might think. “How do you feel? Are your questions answered a little?”
After hearing the question, Ajidahaka kept his mouth shut. She heard no one speak, so the sound of her wind was loud. After being silent for a moment, he bowed.
【···exactly. Thank you for your reply.】
“Even after you finish your work in Drimore, you will remain the king of Adrien. Leave as soon as you are ready. “Please fulfill the prophecy I told you when you were young.”
【Huh…I never thought I would have remembered that.】
Ajidahaka quietly admired. He was referring to the prophecy he had heard with Alibrihe that he would become either a great king or an evil demon dragon.
【Your face-】
【I won’t insult you.】
After answering that, Ajidahaka this time looked back at Ronan and the others. The head on the left, who made eye contact with Ronan, spoke.
【You probably remember what Jim said. Take as much as you want-】
【Saviors of Adren.】
“Don’t worry, we’ll even scrape off one side of the gold.”
Ronan chuckled and waved his hand. Ajidahaka turned his back, leaving behind two smiles.
Naransonia and other close associates followed suit. The way he walked with a limp looked very pitiful. Asher said with a worried tone.
“Is it okay…?”
“of course. “He is not just a king, he is the king of dragons.”
Ronan nodded without hesitation. Even though he did a lot of foolish things, Ajidahaka was truly a good monarch. The very fact that he brought together the arrogant dragons and served as a focal point proved his competence.
“He may bend, but he will not break.”
Orsay, stunned, did not join them. Judging from what Navardose said, it seemed likely that Nebula Clage would be at the forefront of the punitive force.
Ronan thought it was a pretty good arrangement. If the world’s powerful people were compared to weapons, it would definitely be a spear sharp enough to fit within five fingers. After the long hug, Navardose patted their heads and asked.
“Then I guess I’ll have to do some cleaning up with the kids. “Is it okay if I don’t take you there?”
“yes. I have a boat I borrowed from Itargand. “Let’s go back on that.”
“Ah, I see that kid helped you. “Do it.”
Navardose laughed. In the friendly smile, the aspect of the dragon that set the sky on fire was nowhere to be seen.
Ronan and his party, who had parted ways with her, stood in place and did not move, as if they had made a promise. The lingering memories of the short but long journey and the clouds of war ahead were making them lost in thought every day.
‘The tables have completely turned.’
The transparent sunlight was beautiful. Ronan clenched her fist as she gathered her thoughts. It was hard to believe that all of this happened in just one day.
One night at Adren produced results comparable to those of the past three years. The original purpose was to save the blood of cult leader Abel, but that could be pushed aside for a while.
Nebula Clazier’s plot was thwarted. I killed the Archbishop and the Winged Bald, one of the best forces, for the first time.
The Dragon King, who had been plotting evil plans, became a new person. Asher has awakened into a true killing machine, and the Mother of Fire has declared that she will spread her wings for the complete annihilation of Nebula Clazie.
However, no matter what anyone said, the biggest profit was the information that the divine protection of the stars could be destroyed using blood.
If someone asked, Ronan could confidently say it. The destroyed city and the deaths of those killed by Duaru were not in vain. Your sacrifice was more valuable than anything else.
Ronan said.
“It was a long night. right.”
“Yes···.”
Asher nodded slightly. Ronan, who was twitching his lips here and there, turned his head to her. A city in ruins and a completely destroyed Sky Tower. The corpses of the fallen soldiers gathered in one place were visible at a glance.
At the site where Douaru was bombed, a huge crater was dug as if a star had fallen. The wind blowing from the distant sky smelled of ash and dust. Ronan, who was quietly watching the scene, opened her mouth.
“You had a lot of trouble.”
The day in the Dragon City is over. Soon they shook off their thoughts and took care of Ajidahaka’s goods lying around. As I had declared in advance, I did not scrape together even a single piece of gold. It will take a lot of money to restore Adren.
Fortunately, Itargand’s sloop was safely anchored inside the Adren drain. After adequately preparing and saying goodbye, the group immediately returned to the island.
In the end, Navardose, who couldn’t overcome his worries, came to help midway, so Ronan and his party were able to reach Phileon’s campus in just two days.
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【hmm?】
The sky was clear. Ajidahaka and his servants were just about to fly towards Drimoore. Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind.
“You look like you have a hard time walking.”
【You…!】
Ajidahaka turned his head and his eyes widened. An old man she had seen many times before was standing with his back to her. He looked at Ajdahaka and Naransonia alternately and then opened his mouth.
“Don’t you need a prosthetic leg? “You can make wings too.”
