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Episode 297: Understanding (2)
Wellstown became infinitely quiet after the two people disappeared.
As the inexplicable commotion that had shaken the buildings and the ground subsided, residents began to come outside one by one.
An old man walked with a cane. As he walked down a familiar street, his tall hands began to tremble.
“Uh, our town…….”
It is an unspeakable tragedy.
A huge sinkhole appeared in the plaza, as if the ground had subsided, and the road running in a straight line to it was so destroyed that it was impossible to find a shape.
What on earth happened?
I've seen minor earthquakes every now and then, but I've never experienced a disaster like this in my 73 years of life.
I can't help but feel embarrassed.
Along the way, I heard an unfamiliar voice from the side.
“It’s dangerous, so please step back for a moment.”
When I turned my head, I saw a young man with black hair standing there. It was a face I had never seen before in Wellstown.
“Who, who are you?”
“I am an adventurer.”
Ethan showed the platinum plate.
It was one of the identities he used when he was active in various regions.
Although the old man didn't have much knowledge about guilds, he could easily guess that this was a badge indicating a famous adventurer.
“The current situation is that unavoidable damage has occurred due to the heteromorphism. We are currently suppressing it, so please return home.”
“If you mean a heteromorph… are you talking about a monster? Adventurer, I’ve lived here for decades and have seen many anomalous creatures, but this is───”
Kuu …
At that moment, a huge wave swept across the land.
It's a vibration that's enough to make you lose your balance for a moment.
The old man hesitated and looked up at the sky. He saw countless birds flying up from the mountain range behind him, screaming and running away.
"uh……."
My spine feels chilled.
The years I've lived tell me there's something there.
The old man, who had been frozen for a moment, naturally turned around.
“Everyone! Everyone, go home now! There’s a monster, a monster running wild! Hopin over there! You take the kids inside!”
“Yes, yes! Sir!”
The residents scattered at the urgent voice.
Perhaps it was because of the recent appearance of many Ainz races in the Midloth Dominion, but no one suspected them. Or maybe they were just naive.
Ethan sighed softly as he looked at the street that had become quiet again.
“Thanks to you, it’s easier to control the residents. By the way, it’s fortunate that there were no casualties in this situation.”
The rescued child was returned to his parents.
On the way, they also hid three corpses that appeared to be members of Kendras' gang.
If the entire town of Wells had been in an uproar, it would have been quite difficult to calm it down.
“Yeah, luckily there haven’t been any civilians injured or killed… yet.”
Rebecca kept looking at the mountains.
There were irregular loud noises and the air shook, but what really bothered me was not those things.
Ethan and Rebecca are much more sensitive to magic than ordinary wizards, having been taught that way since childhood.
That's why I felt it clearly.
A vast and pure magical power that secretly oppresses the two of them from beginning to end, despite the distance between them.
Before I knew it, a cold sweat was running down my face.
“Ethan, is this the magical power of the 6th level? From what I know, even the Master, or even other people, have this much───”
“It’s hard for me to judge accurately. But…….”
Even if you go into the sea, will you be able to know its depth?
Even if you struggle, you will only realize that your feet are not reaching the ground.
It's the same now.
“It is clear that we have no room to interfere.”
Kugugugugugugu… … !!
The mountains weep again.
Ethan and Rebecca could only watch the scene from afar.
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When it comes to understanding the world, vision is a particularly important factor.
But that's by no means everything.
Hearing, smell, touch, and even taste.
Even if you close your eyes, even if you are dealing with something invisible, you can still feel its presence if you concentrate. Also, the magical power that surrounds you aids your perception.
This is Verden's territory.
<Ice Pellets>
The clouds are billowing, and countless hailstones are pouring down from the sky.
As the falling debris hit the ground and broke into pieces, releasing cold air, the entire area began to freeze in the blink of an eye.
Whirlwind. Adrian took hold of the sword in reverse.
Extreme weight placed on the front heels.
He ran steadily through the rain of ice debris. With his unique body vision, he swatted away anything he couldn't avoid like flowing water.
Reached sufficient speed.
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It was the moment when he quickly changed direction and straightened his sword.
“?!”
A blue light flashed in the sky.
Kwakwakwakwakwa!
A huge lightning strike struck the ground.
A flash of lightning took away his senses for a moment. Adrian, who was nearby, fell to the ground, rolling under the heat and pressure.
At the end, he hit the base of a tree and flinched.
“Ugh…… Ouch……!”
Crackle. Crackle.
Muscles and nerves run wild.
I managed to push the lightning that had seeped in by using my energy to get out, but the situation didn't change.
'My every move is being read.'
It's probably a speed that can't be seen by a wizard.
Could it be that the path was figured out in such a short period of time? It was hard to believe, but otherwise it wouldn't make sense.
Woodduck.
I stood up, gritting my teeth.
As Adrian lifted his chin with difficulty, he saw the staff rising into the sky.
'You… threw away your weapon?'
A question arises.
The answer came soon.
<Aurora Realm>
Orient, located in the sky, emitted light.
A unique effect of the Orb. When surrounded by the rainbow-colored Aurora, Verden's magical abilities increase significantly.
“……!!”
An eerie sensation that stimulates the spinal cord.
The moment Adrian realized the danger and was about to use his hand, Verden lightly twisted his wrist.
Triple casting.
<Storm>
Hwaaaaaaaaaaah!
The uprooted tree flew through the air.
Three vortices formed into triangles rotate in a circle, turning the surrounding winter forest into a barren land.
It was a minor disaster.
Adrian, barely out of range, gripped his sword tightly.
[Kill all witnesses.]
A single-minded devotion to orders.
I concentrated and took a deep breath.
Kwaang! I circled around, looking for a way to destroy it.
The inside cannot be seen or felt due to the dust that rises up from the storm and the magic power that is thicker than before.
You shouldn't split the storm with your skills.
Because the opponent will not miss the gap created by this.
'But that doesn't mean we can just ignore it.'
A being that deals with magic.
Giving him time and distance would have been a mistake and a failure.
Then soon I found a way.
'A gap through which the wind blows inward.'
Ignore the shock.
Thoughts soon turned into actions.
Adrian rushed into the puddle without hesitation.
Before the torrent of wind could even stop him, he threw his body forward with all his might, tearing open the gap with his two swords.
A calm space like the eye of a storm.
As we entered, maintaining a certain speed, Verden was stretching out his right arm.
6th tier concentrated magic.
<Londuar>
The sphere of gravity that was coming from the front suddenly grew in size and emitted gravity. It even engulfed the nearby storm and pulled Adrian strongly towards it.
'Was this something you expected?'
Deformed judgment.
Maybe it even induced a gap in the storm.
Anyway, if you get involved, it's over.
But Adrian didn't stop his legs.
Whisper to yourself.
If you keep avoiding me and keeping your distance, I won't be able to approach you again.
Now is your chance.
We must give it our all.
'More, faster!'
The body is enveloped in purple energy.
Physical abilities have been further enhanced.
That's not all. Adrian, ignoring the burden, even used magical gravity to reach his limit speed.
New Moon (新月).
A purple crescent moon, more vivid than before.
Unlike before, he chose to confront the enemy head-on instead of avoiding it. The blow split the sphere of gravity in two and shot forward.
Verden manipulated the terrain beneath his feet to change position.
He dodged the sharp sword attack without even moving. In the meantime, Adrian caught up with Verden again.
'No, maybe it was read.'
Instinct came before judgment.
At the same time as he extended his sword, he kicked the spot again.
A scattered presence due to the afterimage. It was a trick created at an incredible speed.
Immediately afterwards, the threat of death appeared before Verden.
Adrian let out a silent shout as he reached the spot. The rusted but still promising tip of the sword aimed for his neck.
Confidence rooted in obsession.
'Got it───'
Towering.
Just before piercing the wizard's skin, the sword suddenly stopped.
It felt as if his entire body was bound. Adrian opened his eyes wide and tried to move his body, but it didn't move.
It's the same even if you operate the machine.
"how……."
“It’s simple logic.”
Verden pushed the sword away with his fingertips.
“Look down.”
Whoa whoa whoa.
A blue light flowed from beneath the two people's feet.
18 intermediate magic stones that were hidden beneath the ground were revealed. A vast circle of magic power that had not been there before shone brightly.
Imprison, a magic circle created by the Bohemian Tower Master, Balok Vesias.
Materials required are at least 10 intermediate or higher level magic stones and a perfect recipe.
It is a top-level binding magic circle that suppresses the actions of all living beings standing on it, except for the owner of the magic power that formed it.
A trap set up by Verden to completely subdue the swordsman he was dealing with while blocking his vision with storms and magic.
Not only elemental magic, but also magic circles were one of his specialties.
With this, the battle is practically over.
If Verden lifts a finger here, the opponent will die.
“Do you feel like talking now?”
“…….”
Adrian didn't answer.
His eyes, blankly staring at the magic circle, became bloodshot. Ignoring the burden on his body, he began to rebel fiercely.
Shudder.
The sword moved for a moment.
'I didn't know I could resist imprisonment with that body.'
Verden snapped his fingers in surprise.
Two gravity chains rose from the ground and bound Adrian's arms.
He fell to his knees under the binding force of the magic circle and the weight of gravity.
Verden approached.
I asked the prisoner of the magic circle a question.
“What is your name?”
As if it were a given, no answer came back.
I could tell, even though I couldn't see the slightest movement because I was completely subdued.
That I'm struggling to escape somehow.
'A mentality bordering on stubbornness.'
A swordsman who deals with purple energy.
The Principality of Liviant, the Kingdom of Estyria. Among the enlightened beings that Verden has seen so far, they have reached a remarkable level.
'What would have happened if my body had been normal?'
The outcome would not have been different, but it would have been extremely difficult to subdue him like this. Perhaps there was no other choice but to kill him.
The movement was so off-track that I had that thought.
'What on earth does this have to do with Baloch?'
Since you refuse to talk, there's no way to find out right away.
So I put the interrogation aside for a moment and turned my gaze to the armor. Second question. Inside, there is something that continues to evoke a strange sense of foreboding.
The tips of the index and middle fingers.
He used magic to create a high-temperature flame.
Cheeeeeeek!
As I pressed harder, the metal joints gradually lost their shape.
It didn't take that long since it was already badly damaged from the battle.
Thud. And then the armor fell off.
Only relatively thin clothing remained on the hidden upper body.
Because the armor had been damaged in the fierce battle, even the clothing inside was torn and tattered.
And at the same time it was visible.
A magical, geometric pattern is clearly engraved on the skin, right in the center of the exposed upper body.
Verden's eyes slowly widened as he witnessed him.
“……Forced magic circle?”
Forced magic circle, Coercion.
The worst magic circle created by Baloch Besias.
About 9 years ago, the culprit who took away Verden's life, which had been devoted solely to magic, appeared inside the wall.