284. March (2)
#284
“Now that I think about it, I have a question.”
Ronan said. He stood up and sat on the icy floor so cold that the skin on his butt would peel off, waiting for Haeju’s ritual. The savior who was gathering strength shrugged his eyebrows.
“hmm? “What do you mean?”
“This bastard. “Who killed him?”
Ronan’s eyes were fixed on the giant trapped in the ice from earlier. No matter how many times I saw her, she was a force to be reckoned with. The eight wings and size of a dragon showed that this giant was of a different class from the likes of Ahayute and Duaru.
“What does that mean all of a sudden?”
“So… uh, wait a minute. “I feel so sick.”
Ronan, who was about to continue speaking, frowned. She wasn’t feeling well after drinking the giant’s blood. Should I say that it feels like my stomach is dancing? My overall senses were gradually becoming clearer.
“It’s strange. “At this level, I can believe he’s the king of bald heads, but I don’t think he would have been hurt even if he had been thrown to the ground.”
“That’s right.”
The Savior’s eyes narrowed. Ronan’s words were certainly persuasive. Most of the giant’s body was buried in ice, and he had not thought about it since it had been sealed and turned away a long time ago. Ronan continued, raising his index finger.
“And the wounds are unnatural to say he died from a fall. You don’t get hurt like that unless you’re fighting something. And that too so fucking violently.”
His finger was pointing to the scars on the giant’s body. No matter where it was, there was no consistency in the marks left all over the body.
Cuts, stab wounds, and even burns from fire remained. What was presumed to be the fatal wound was a huge hole in the abdomen. The clean cross-section looked like it had been hit by a beam of light fired by the Dragon King.
“Did he come back injured from space? Or is there something protecting this planet?”
“Well… I’ve never thought about it like that before.”
“That’s strange.”
Ronan quenched his appetite. Finding out now didn’t change anything, but it strangely bothered me. Suddenly, incomprehensible experiences and phenomena I had seen until now passed through my mind.
Things like the huge defensive shield that surrounds this star that wasn’t installed by anyone, or the ‘Seniel’ mentioned by Sarante, the elf who became a rock in the past. The identity of the strange entity that had taken up residence in Ronan’s heart without his knowledge was still unknown.
Of course, the most mysterious things were decided separately. Ronan, who was smoothing his chin, asked a question.
“Hey, I’m just asking just in case.”
“hmm?”
“Is there such a thing as a treasure that can turn back time?”
The savior narrowed his brows. Suddenly, he looked like he was asking what kind of stupid thing that was. He scratched his chin and shook his head.
“…I can’t say for sure, but I think it’s probably not there. “If such a thing existed, I wouldn’t have lived such a regrettable life.”
“That’s right.”
Ronan twisted his lips. He thought he would know if he became a savior, but it was a shame. Three years had passed since his second life, and he still did not know the identity of the bead that Adeshan had passed into his mouth.
‘It’s all over anyway.’
Of course, it was none of my business now that the situation had progressed to this point. There was no need for anything, so I could only hope that if there were a guardian deity protecting the stars, they would chase away all those fucking bald heads. Suddenly the Savior snapped his fingers as if he remembered something.
“really. “As soon as we finish the holiday, let’s go somewhere together.”
“Where are you going?”
“Red Desert. Have you ever been there?”
“Eh?”
Ronan raised his eyebrows. It was a familiar name. Because Dainhar, one of the most powerful demons on the continent, was there.
I went there with Schlieffen about three years ago. The memory of chopping up Nebula Clazier, who had massacred the indigenous people, was still vivid. Now that I think about it, it was covered in strange mechanical devices just like here.
“I know, but why are you there all of a sudden?”
“The best-preserved ruins of the Dainhar Empire are there. “It will help stop Abel’s plan.”
“her.”
Only then did Ronan realize that the name of the empire that had sent mankind to the stars was the same as the Demon Lord. The savior who was finally ready sighed.
“Huh… it’s finally over. “Can we start soon?”
“As much as you want. “But you’re making it sound like you’re taking your time because you’re scared of me.”
“Isn’t it? “I thought you were asking a strange question.”
The savior raised the corner of his mouth. Ronan smiled involuntarily at the humorous smile he saw for the first time. In both hands of the savior, sparkling mana that could not be seen was fluctuating in the form of spheres.
“Will it hurt?”
“Heavily.”
“I fucking knew that would happen.”
Ronan sighed and looked forward again. The conversation did not continue any longer. The Savior placed a hand on Ronan’s back.
“If you can’t bear it… Uhm, no. “Just bear with it.”
“shit. “If you can’t even speak…”
Ronan, who was dumbfounded, was about to say something. The savior thrust the sphere of mana he had collected so far into his back.
“······!”
Ronan’s eyes turned pale. It didn’t take long for her father to figure out she wasn’t lying. A beast-like roar echoed from deep within the stars.
****
【Are you sure he’s dead?】
“yes. “I’m sure.”
Adeshan hesitated after hearing Navardose’s question. The eyes of the two women were focused on the giant Basakia, whose face had been split in half.
The giant’s body lying in the middle of the battlefield looked like a whale that had washed up on the beach. Jaifa, who had delivered the finishing blow, was still sitting on his shoulder. Adeshan called him.
“Mr. Jaifa.”
Jaifa made eye contact with her and nodded. Suddenly, he reversed his scimitar and plunged the spear blade into the giant’s neck.
Sigh! Blue blood spurted out along with the sound of flesh being split, but there was no response. Navardose saw that and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
【Ha… you had a hard time. You did a really good job.】
“It’s thanks to everyone fighting hard.”
Adeshan bowed silently. The setting sun was spreading summer sunlight on the western side of the sky. After the battle, the Allied forces were diligently collecting the bodies of their fallen comrades.
Navardose returned about an hour after the death of the giant Basagia. She returned with the best strength of the Allied Forces: Lorhorn, the Shadow Prince, and Orse.
【Sorry for being late. I never thought three would come down at once.】
“Don’t say that.”
It was too late for an emergency, but no one blamed them. Because the four of you had just defeated two giants who had descended from somewhere else.
“The second time was really close. Ronan He fought with almost no blood left on his friend. “I somehow managed to win.”
Lorhorn said. It was a fight so loud that I never wanted to think about it again. He assured that it would take at least hundreds of years for the place where the battle with the giants took place to regain its original appearance.
As if to testify to the fierce battle, the four men looked more shabby and exhausted than before. Orce looked around and muttered in surprise.
“Still, it’s pretty good. “You’re almost dead.”
It was pure admiration. Although hundreds of people died and nearly a thousand were injured, the damage was minimal compared to the tragedy that occurred in Adren.
This was possible because everyone played their part. Still, if we had to pick one person who had contributed the most, it would have been Adeshan, who took command on behalf of the commander who died en route.
She used the mana of the shadows to efficiently issue orders and place personnel in the right places, minimizing casualties. She was not an officer in the Imperial Army, and the achievements she had achieved as a student about to graduate from Phileon Academy were astounding, but she was not satisfied.
In the end, the fact that innocent lives were lost did not change. Ade Shan, chewing his lower lip, shook his head.
“…I could have saved more.”
“You’re too greedy. “Why are all of that kid’s friends like this?”
Orsay, who saw that reaction, laughed. Here, of course, the word “boy” refers to Ronan.
The same goes for the wizard named Asher, and why are there so many people who are too humble compared to their abilities? Suddenly, Schlieffen, who had brought the corpse of the fallen soldier, asked Navardosse a question.
“So, what happened to the Drimoore? “Doesn’t the fact that the giants have come down mean that the sky’s battle lines have been breached?”
【Don’t worry about that. Ajida Haka told the girl in advance that if the giants come, she should not try to stop them and should just let them pass. He’ll probably come down as soon as he’s ready.】
Navardose said. Since it was an entity that could not be killed by normal methods anyway, the strategy was to conserve power by letting it pass without wasting unnecessary energy.
“The word of coming down…”
【okay. It means joining forces. I’m going to call a meeting for a moment. Could you please gather the people?】
Navardose smiled slightly. Adeshan did just that. Not long after the message was sent, key figures from the Allied Forces gathered in one place.
Since all tents had been blown away, the meeting was held in the middle of the ruins. Navardose, who was looking at the participants, opened his mouth.
【good. Let’s start the meeting. To conclude, we must give up defense and go on an all-out offensive.】
“···yes?”
【I’ve been worried ever since I heard that they found their base. But these three battles gave me confidence. If things continue like this, there is no chance for us to win.】
Navardose looked back at Adeshan. Even while she was distracted by the arrival of the giant, she delivered the news to the important people that Balzac had found the headquarters of Nebula Clazier and had died.
The Shadow Prince, who had lost his only brother, remained silent and remained silent. People who heard the truly unconventional proposal began to murmur.
“What an all-out offensive in this situation. “What is that…”
“Mother of fire. Are you serious?”
【okay. I’m serious.】
Navardose nodded.
【To put it bluntly, the reason we can fight against them is thanks to Ronan’s diligent blood donation over the past three months. There is still some room to spare, but it is too dangerous to fight for a long time as we do not know how many giants remain or when Ronan will return.】
“I, Navardose, are right. “If we keep going like this, more will come.”
“Aser?”
People’s attention was focused. It was very unusual for Asher, who was always quiet, to take the initiative.
Now that everyone knew his strength, no one looked down on him because he was young or small in stature. Asher, who was breathing heavily, opened his mouth.
“Those giants are coming because they are calling from this world. “It sounds like a steady signal is being sent from somewhere, which is most likely the headquarters of the religious order.”
My voice was trembling. Asher remembered the home of the giants he had glimpsed in the dragon city. The shadows were invading other worlds through portals that were created irregularly in the sky. Jaipa, who was quietly listening to the story, asked a question.
“If we attack the main base, kill and destroy everyone, does that mean those bastards won’t come down anymore?”
“Oh, maybe. Anyway, the medium will be there…”
“Then there is no need to worry. “I agree.”
Suddenly, Jaifa raised one hand. It meant that he was in favor of a general offensive. If you couldn’t trust Asher, who directly communicated with the giants, there was no one here who could trust you. People who were watching and worrying began to raise their hands one by one.
“···I also agree. After all, we need to make a decision quickly.”
“Likewise, I agree. “It was something I had to do, even for the sake of the hostages.”
“I agree. Ronan I don’t know if he’ll make it in time.”
Nabiroze, who had been quietly listening to the story, also raised his hand. The dry-sounding voice was dripping with concern for his student.
In less than a minute, the vote by a show of hands was concluded with everyone in favor. Even after waiting, the disagreement did not return. Navardose smiled.
【good. In that case, let’s open it right away without wasting time.】
“You’re opening it?”
Adeshan tilted his head. Isn’t it correct that usually in cases like this, the expression “start” or “start” should be used? But Navardose did not make a mistake.
【okay. We can’t just be dragged along forever. Lorhorn!】
“yes. “Mother of Fire.”
Lorhorn, who had been called, stepped forward. He clapped his hands and called to his disciple Kratir.
“Then let’s do it, disciple. “You remember the coordinates, right?”
“of course. “Master.”
Normally, Kratir was full of dignity as the principal of Phileon Academy, but in front of Lorhorn, he just seemed like an immature student. The two men turned their backs on the people and walked out onto the battlefield, which had become a wasteland.
