Chapter 222 – A Bloody Funeral
An alley in a slum.
A man in a robe staggers along. Walking precariously, he leaned his shoulder against the wall as if he would soon collapse.
“Cool… Cool…!”
When I cough, what comes out is mucous black blood.
It was proof that his physical condition was not normal.
“Damn, I never thought this would happen…”
I drove out all the obstacles using the dimensional rift planted elsewhere.
Siegfried left alone.
Seven white captain-level demons came over and attacked with them.
Everything was according to His plan.
However, an unexpected problem arose.
The ogre that ran to the front was killed in one blow. He was impaled by a large pillar and impaled on a wall.
Tension was blown between the loose demons.
It’s like 8 to 1.
He thought he would win overwhelmingly, but he didn’t think anyone would die.
From then on, both the centurion and Allen responded to the fight without being vigilant.
The world of weak meat.
The strength of the centurion commanders was as great as they commanded hundreds of demons in the Demon Realm.
To the extent that it wouldn’t be strange if each one of them were the owner of the dungeon.
And what about the one who received new strength from him? Strength, agility, and skill. All of them have become incomparably stronger than before.
But Siegfried was stronger than all of them put together.
The variable was just that.
All the centurions and demons died because of that one thing, and only Allen managed to escape.
‘That human… Was he hiding his power?’
Allen had never known his strength. That’s why he said seven centurions were enough… Had he known this, he would have asked for at least one.
‘It’s okay, it’s already in the past. And there’s no hope for that human anyway.’
Every time he hurt Siegfried, he put in plenty of condensed demonic energy. The condition of the internal organs and muscles must not make sense.
He is the Magi that He descended from Himself, and no priest or nun will be able to cure him.
The archbishop level must come to be able to receive treatment. It won’t be perfect either. If it was a saint, she might be able to cure it.
However, the saintess had already left Kalita for a long time.
In other words, there was no way for Siegfried to survive.
‘Good. It took a lot of sacrifice, but it was successful. I’ve proven my worth.’
Only by going back can he receive His grace.
A mightier grace than he had received a while ago!
With just that, you’ll be able to make a big contribution in the coming great war.
You will be able to occupy a large place in the world that belongs to the demons.
Thinking of that alone, Allen couldn’t help laughing.
“What is so funny?”
Allen’s laughter hardened at the sudden voice. He raised his head. There is someone standing opposite him.
His face is not visible because of the shadows, but the form of his body is slender.
That voice over there…
“Juana?”
Ting.
Allen immediately turned around at the sound of something bouncing.
Huung.
An arrow pierced the hem of his robe. Thanks to that, the robe unfolded and Allen’s figure was revealed.
His breastplate and limb guards were badly damaged. There is a large bloodstain from his chest to his side, and his body is covered with all kinds of small wounds.
No matter how you look at it, it’s not a wound that can be moved.
But Juana didn’t even look at those things. She gazed at the folded wings behind his back and the horns on his forehead.
“I wasn’t wrong either. Damn you bastard.”
She drew the bowstring without hesitation.
Three arrows fly The path is curved. The arrow, which I couldn’t predict where it was aiming, knew where it was aiming just before it reached it.
Leg, heart and head, respectively.
Allen swung her sword and slashed arrows into her heart and head. In his left hand was an arrow pointed at his leg.
“Tsk… I thought it was going to be easy.”
When her attack failed, Juana immediately ran into the alley next to her.
“Are you running away?”
No, it can’t be.
As for what kind of woman Juana was, she, who was her colleague, knew him well.
She will surely reposition herself and she will come after him.
“It’s bothering me.”
If she flies away, she’ll be easy to catch, but then you’ll draw too much attention to her. You will be pursued by knights.
It will be difficult with a wounded body, but you have no choice but to run and catch it.
Allen took a step. Intense pain follows from her wound in her chest. Wounds inflicted by Siegfried. He endured through gritted teeth and quickened her pace.
The moment Juana turned to her alley where she ran, she heard a tinkling sound.
As she threw her body aside, five arrows flew swiftly through the spot where he was.
When she looks up, she sees Juana, who kicks her tongue and starts running.
“It will be a boring chase.”
Of course, I didn’t intend to take it too long.
* * *
Kalita’s slums, like other slums, were not intentionally created.
It was formed when those who lost their place in the city gathered one by one, made houses and lived there, and neglected them.
Because of this, there is no regularity in the road unlike ordinary streets. If you go here thinking it will be faster, there is a blockage, and if you walk to a place where there seems to be no road, there is a road.
It was no exaggeration to say that it was a maze like a spider’s web.
And that trait worked to her archer, Juana’s advantage.
Running down the street, turning around and shooting, jumping over walls and shooting, jumping over roofs and shooting again.
Dizzy geographic features were freely used.
Even Allen struggled with that tricky attack. Of course, the struggle was largely due to the large scars on his body.
Even so, he did not let a single arrow touch himself. With skill he deflected or dodged the arrows.
Every time that happened, Juana gnashed her teeth and shot an arrow containing her evil. However, as if it were natural, Allen bounced it off.
She clicked her tsk her tongue and ran towards the alley next to her.
I ran all the way down her long alley and turned to her side…
“?!”
It was a dead end street.
In fact, Juana didn’t even know the geography of her slums. I just hit it with good eyes and senses. It has reached its limit now.
‘If this thing jumps over the wall…’
As she was about to jump over the wall, a dagger grazed her cheek and lodged herself in the wall.
Juana turned her head back.
Allen was standing just 20 meters away.
“Looks like your pranks are over. Finally, it was entertainment that wasn’t bad.”
Allen raised his sword.
Juana also aimed her bow at him.
“Are you still thinking about doing it? You should have fully realized that there is no chance of winning.”
“…Why did you betray when you have that kind of ability? Even becoming a pawn of those strange things!”
“You know what? You will die now.”
“Under..! Is that your original personality? As expected, the usual thing was to pretend to be kind. You disgusting hypocrite.”
“…What do you mean by that? I’ll look at the old relationship and let it go without pain.”
“…”
Juana lowered the bow she was aiming at and down her. She pursed her lips a few times and then she said with difficulty.
“Why is it today? Today is the funeral of that idiot. You have to let go of the last bit quietly.”
“Today was just the right time. There is no other reason.”
“…I’m asking just in case, that Varian died. Is it related to you?”
At that question, Allen narrowed her eyes as if she was thinking about something.
Then she straightened her expression and she said lightly.
“It’s not directly related, but I wouldn’t say there isn’t. I’ve been there once before.”
“What? Put your body in once..? So you’re saying you were also a cult?”
“Not now, but it was until it was half destroyed.”
“…Then you must have known that the temple was dangerous, right?”
“Yes.”
“Then why didn’t you dry it? At least if he had given me a warning, Varian would… He…!”
Tears welled up in Juana’s eyes. She cried and asked Allen.
Why didn’t you do even that simple thing?
At that, Allen tilted her head as if he couldn’t understand.
“Why should I?”
“…What?”
“Why should I?” She asked. Joining the crusade was his choice. Do I really need to risk warning him?”
At those words, Juana’s expression hardened coldly. She then furrowed her brow as if she was very angry.
“Okay. You were such a kid Then I won’t have to look at you as an old colleague anymore.”
“Look? What is that…”
Before Allen could finish her speech.
Juana raised her bow and fired an arrow into the sky. Shoot. Shoot. I kept shooting. Until there was only one arrow left in her quiver.
The arrows she shot flew freely in the sky.
As if each of them became a single bird.
Even Allen looked at it and opened her eyes wide.
“This…”
“Look around, you trash bastard.”
The arrows floating in the sky curve one by one and head towards Allen. Dozens of arrows rain down on him from all sides of her.
No matter where you look, there is no hole through which to escape.
Inevitable death.
…A normal person would.
Allen moved her sword. His sword moves quickly in a smooth trajectory.
Chaeng chaeng chaeng.
With a metallic sound, the arrows fell powerlessly to the floor one by one.
Allen’s sword did not stop. He swings softly like water and strikes the arrows.
There was beauty like dancing.
Visor
The last arrow ricocheted off and hit the wall.
Allen took a deep breath and looked at Juana. She was aiming her last arrow at him.
“… She asked why she betrayed her when she had that level of skill? This is the answer.”
Allen pointed at the arrows strewn across the floor with his sword.
“Even though you used your last resort, you couldn’t even hurt me when I was wounded. That’s the difference between you and me You can’t see it, but there’s a big wall separating you and me.”
“…”
“And I felt that wall too. No matter what, I didn’t see any sign of getting over it. Then someone offered to help me get over the wall and I grabbed his hand. That is the result now. Between you and me, where there was already a gap, now there is a big gap that can be compared to before.”
“What is he saying now. You fucking bastard.”
Juana let go of her pulled string.
Allen sighed.
“Can’t you understand what I’m saying…”
Allen raised her sword. She thought to dispose of her after slashing her last arrow from Juana. She delayed more time than expected, so I have to finish it quickly and go back…
Kagagagak!
“?!”
Allen opened her eyes wide. The arrow she tried to strike lightly doesn’t come off. Rather, she pushes his sword.
“This…!?”
Allen pushed her arrow away with his sword, tightening her whole body. The wound in her chest burst again and her blood gushed out, but that wasn’t her business right now.
‘This arrow is…!?’
Something unusual arrow.
Yes, I’ve heard of it.
Shrine, one of the seven sword masters of the continent.
He is said to give his disciples one of his arrows as a gift when they leave.
And Juana was one of the disciples of the shrine.
“Uh… Uhhhhh!!!”
Allen did everything in her power. Kagagakak. The sound of her friction intensifies and her sword begins to crack little by little. However, the power of the arrow gradually weakened and soon Ting! It bounced off with a sound.
“Ha, I did it…”
The bounced arrow spun in the air and suddenly emitted a strong light.
“What?!”
Kwaaaaang!!
A huge explosion engulfed the surroundings. Juana covered her face with her arms and tried to hold on with her legs, but it was too much. She was pushed back by the aftermath of the blast and fell behind her, rolling on her floor.
She fell like that, waiting for the explosion to end.
The aftermath of the explosion dissipated and Juana raised her head.
In the rising dust, Allen stood as if it were natural.
She’s even more battered than before.
But she was clearly alive.
“Kuh… Haha! Can’t I use the arrows of the shrine! In the end, you are only that much. Even if you use the arrows of a shrine maiden, your limit is to be able to divert my attention for a moment!”
What was he so excited about? Allen started to laugh maniacally.
At that sight, Juana smiled bitterly at her.
“Know. And that’s enough.”
“What?”
At that moment, a meteor appeared from behind Allen and cut his throat.
Squeak-
