285. March (3)
#285
“Please come quickly. “I guess you were roughly informed of the situation, right?”
“That’s right! Like you said, I brought all the extra blood!”
The soldiers who heard Lorhorn’s question answered loudly. Behind the portal they came out of was a snowy field with a blizzard.
It was the 2nd Allied Corps that was attacking the northern branches of Nebula Clazie. Lorhorn laughed and motioned for people to come in.
“okay. It’s cold, so come in quickly and warm up. “Kratir, has everyone gathered in the south as well?”
“yes. Master. “We’re almost there now.”
Kratir nodded. The three portals in front of him were all connected to the muggy jungle.
This time, the Allied troops in charge of the southern branch were leaving one after another. The commander in charge of the Southern Corps saluted.
“I returned after receiving orders.”
“Thank you for your hard work. “Thank you for responding to my sudden summons.”
Kratir bowed silently. His face, which had exhausted a lot of mana for the first time in a long time, was noticeably haggard.
Lorhorn and Kratyr, the only two space wizards on the continent, were constantly twisting and tearing up space and uniting troops scattered across the continent. The word open meant this.
“It’s still the same over there… hmm?”
Nabirose, who was admiring the scenery of his hometown for the first time in a long time, shrugged his eyebrows. A familiar man was walking out from the back of the procession.
“Jarodin?”
“It’s been a while.”
The man raised his hand in greeting. With sunken cheeks and a skinny body worthy of the nickname wear inchworm. It was Jaradin, a top-level earth mage and her evil ally. He came hurriedly and stopped in front of Nabi Rose.
“You look okay. That ignorant knife is still the same.”
“···Where did you leave Sunya and come here alone?”
Nabi Rose narrowed her eyebrows. His wife, who was always with him, was nowhere to be seen. Even though she has been resurrected, I know she still needs help.
“I requested protection from the Manwol Magic Tower. “On the condition that you return to Top Mage once the job is finished.”
“You said you never want to work with those stone heads again, so you made a bold decision. “Are you sure you won’t regret it this time?”
“I just made a slightly more rational choice. If we lose here, it’s over anyway. “I decided that if I had to fight at all, it would be better to fight to save the world his wife would live in.”
Jarodin said. Butterfly Rose laughed instead of answering. His face was as solemn as when he had fought with himself in the jungle.
“I learned how to say plausible things.”
“I grew up too late. “Then I will go see Balzac.”
“hmm?”
“I lived without paying any attention, but when I heard the news that he had died, I didn’t feel very good. “You must not die.”
After finishing speaking, Jarudin suddenly turned his back. Suddenly, his relationship with Balzac, who was killed in action, flashed through my mind. Did you say that he is a rival who has not yet reached a conclusion? It seemed like the shock was bigger than I thought.
If you think about it, she was also a person involved in a similar relationship. Although this matter has already been decided.
Nabirose, lost in thought for a moment, was looking at Jarudin’s back. A huge shadow fell over her head.
“This is surprising. “I thought you were definitely one of those who called themselves married to a sword, but did you have such a dishonest lover hidden away?”
“Keep talking nonsense. “I will just take off the skin and use it as fur clothing.”
Nabirose growled and turned her head. Sure enough, Jaifa was standing with his back to her. The scimitar held in his black hand was still soaked with the giant’s blood.
His face ahead of the final battle was extremely calm, contrary to expectations that it would be forged with venom. Nabirose asked.
“It’s relaxing. “Have you forgotten the hatred?”
“I just decided not to be angry about something that is obvious. It was better at killing bugs that way. “You don’t get angry when you kill cockroaches or mosquitoes.”
Jaifa answered dryly. This was a part that showed the attitude towards Nebula Clazier. It looked a bit risky, but I thought it was worth it. Butterfly Rose smiled bitterly.
“···okay. Right.”
“I had a good look earlier. “My skills have improved, but now I can’t really guarantee victory or defeat.”
Jaifa chuckled. He was talking about what he saw during the battle with the giant Basagia. In fact, Nabirose’s sword skills had improved dramatically compared to the time when he fought the second decisive battle of the Sword Saint.
“You are saying the obvious. “You better enjoy it until this battle is over.”
“This is my third challenge again… As always, I will not refuse any challenge that comes my way. But you’ll have to hurry.”
“Why?”
“I have a prior contract, and if I make a mistake, I think I will lose there.”
Suddenly, Jaipa stretched out his finger and pointed to the middle of the battlefield. Nabirose shifted her gaze. Schlieffen was sitting on a large rock and meditating.
“······”
It was to calm the mind ahead of Iril’s rescue. Next to him, Pale Lord, Grancia’s treasured sword, lay as if asleep. Nabirose’s eyes narrowed.
“The thing about prior promises…”
“okay. “That’s a kid.”
Jaifa laughed. Schlieffen sat still, but he did not sit still. Even though she was far away, she could sense an eerily powerful presence.
Is that what cold anger is? The north wind seemed to be swirling around Schlieffen’s body. Jaipa shook his head as if he was fed up.
“I’ve been watching him from the sidelines for the past few months, and he’s an absolute monster. I can assure you that such talent will not appear for another thousand years.”
“How does it compare to Ronan?”
“Ah…there was that kid too. “It’s difficult to determine superiority or inferiority in this.”
Jaipa snapped his fingers and began to worry. Nabirose sighed and looked up at the sky. Although he was worried that he would be consumed by anger, he was also proud.
“···When did you grow up like that?”
The melted sun was setting over the wasteland. It was an uncharacteristically cool evening for summer. The voices of those preparing for the final battle were coming from all directions.
“Be careful not to spill a single drop!”
“Now, even when dawn returns, I don’t have time to make more!”
The remaining soldiers were busy transporting the diluted solution made from Ronan’s blood. Since it was actually going to be the final battle, I wasn’t planning on leaving any extra. The transport vehicles that would be used in the battle to conquer the headquarters were being remodeled into something similar to tanks by adding armor made of black iron or mithril.
Kang! Kang! Kang! The sound of iron striking iron could be heard from all directions. Blacksmith Doron, who was in the middle of hammering, stretched out his hand without turning his head.
“Didican. “Get me some iron plate over there.”
“Here you go. “In my life, I have seen my old man do this kind of thing.”
“You too, work hard. “Because this could be our last hammer blow.”
“Huh, don’t be so foolish. “You can’t die until you surpass your inspiration.”
Didican chuckled and held out the iron plate. However, the sound of laughter was not as pleasant as always. Doron accepted the iron plate, pretending not to notice the fear contained within it.
“okay. “I hope so.”
“I’m sure it will work out well this time too…huh? “It’s been a while since I saw those friends.”
“hmm?”
“Why, Ronan’s friends. “Everyone has become more dignified.”
The corners of Didican’s mouth rose. His gaze rested on Marya and Asher, who were just being reunited. Marja, who came out of the portal, waved his arms and shouted.
“Aser!”
“Ma, Marya?!”
Asher, who was startled, took a deep breath. The person running towards me with her lion-like blonde hair flapping around was definitely Marya. Come to think of it, I heard he volunteered to provide supplies to the Northern Front.
It was the first time I had seen it since I started clearing out Nebula Clazier in earnest. In an instant, she closed the gap between her and hugged Asher.
“Woof. So, my breath…”
Asher, unable to breathe, was shaking his arms and legs. When she returned from the North, her hair was covered in white flakes of snow. Marya laughed, pulling Asher’s cheeks with her index fingers.
“I heard about your performance well. It’s so amazing! Of course, it’s not a situation to be happy about right now, but it’s great anyway!”
“Oh, it hurts…!”
“Are you going to be deployed this time too?”
It seemed like he had somehow heard about his activities in the Battle of Basagia. Asher, who was laughing and crying, nodded his head.
“Uh, huh.”
“I will protect you, so don’t worry! I won’t let anyone interfere with your magic!”
Marya said as she nuzzled Asher’s nose. For a moment, Asher’s face hardened. Unlike her smiling mouth, her eyes were dripping with fear and anxiety.
“It’s really going to be okay. “Now that we’re there, what could happen?”
“Marya…”
Well, it would be even weirder if you weren’t afraid of giants even though you knew about their danger. Asher was also shaking with fear until just now.
But strangely enough, seeing Marya’s face like that made my tremors subside. I didn’t know why. Asher smiled, holding her hands together.
“thank you. “I will protect you too.”
“What…”
Asher said. Unlike usual, his voice did not tremble. Marja, who was dumbfounded as if in shock, turned her head.
“what. suddenly.”
The ears sticking out through the hair were stained red. Asher, realizing that she had said something quite embarrassing, hastily let go of her hand. Suddenly, a loud laugh rang out from somewhere.
“Whahaha! Nice to see. “The more desperate the situation, the more love sprouts!”
“Braum?”
Asher and Marya turned their heads at the same time. One of her bald, moustachioed men stood there chuckling. Armed with plate armor and a great shield, Braum now looked quite like a knight.
“What, are you fighting too?”
“It’s too much, even though we belong to the same Allied Forces. Fighting to save the world from destruction. “What other honor can there be for a knight?”
Braum said, pounding his chest. At that time, a girl with dark purple hair landed lightly in the air. It was Erzsebet, the daughter of the Akalusia family. The three people’s eyes widened.
“Erzebet?”
“It’s been a while, everyone. everyone. “I’m glad you look healthy.”
She sent a dignified greeting. As an excellent wizard, she, like Marjana Braum, was dispatched to the Dawn Tower and was in charge of assisting the allied forces with the wizards there. Asher asked a question.
“W-What about the Dawn Magic Tower? “Is it okay without you?”
“Of course it’s not okay. We will return as soon as the offensive begins. “I also prepared a scroll.”
“Why, why did you do that…?”
“Ah really. Why do you keep asking me that?!”
“Hey!”
Erzsebet suddenly became irritable. Asher was scared when he saw the cat-like appearance snarling. Erzsebet said sharply.
“I was just worried about everyone, so I came to take a look! Isn’t that something that can happen between friends? “Are you saying you don’t think of me as a friend or something?”
“Oh, no…! I’m a friend. yes!”
“Hmph. That’s how it should be.”
Erzsebet smiled with satisfaction. It was the first time she had heard the word ‘friend’ come out of her mouth. Is it a disease that makes me become more honest as the end approaches? As she looked around her, she spoke.
“That thief… No, Ronan-sama hasn’t returned yet… What about Adeshan?”
“Well, I’m having a meeting with Mr. Navardose over there. “It’s a little long.”
Asher stretched out his finger and pointed to a barracks in the corner of the battlefield. Somehow, a meeting of major commanders was taking place inside the makeshift tent.
The Allied forces were almost completing preparations for their final offensive. All of the portals connected to various parts of the continent were closed.
However, only Kratir was chanting a spell with his eyes closed in the middle of the battlefield. It wasn’t unusual for me to break into a cold sweat. Asher was about to say something more.
“Hmm!”
Kratir opened his eyes. He took a deep breath, spread his arms wide, and clapped. match-! A cheerful sound echoed throughout the battlefield. Ergébet, who felt Mana’s huge movement, hurriedly turned her head.
“Um, is that…?!”
Space was distorted. Suddenly, the landscape in front of me began to tear up and down, revealing a forest and a lake. It wasn’t difficult to guess the situation. Asher took a deep breath.
“Well, you said you were going to open it…!”
The dense flood waters with no room to step were an unmistakable panoramic view of a paradise forest. The huge lake seen from above was reflecting the pure white sky covered with clouds.
