Chapter 369 – Mysterious Bodhisattva
A prank that was not a prank that started due to the extremely personal tastes of the general of the empire.
This small tragedy, which occurred because all the circumstances and coincidences coincided so exquisitely, ended with Alicia fainting from exhaustion.
—Chuuuk…
Alicia sank limply in Wolfgang’s arms, like a fish caught in a tumbleweed.
When her caster lost consciousness, Alicia’s unique magic power was also forcibly released.
“Yes, I understand. So what is the final stage of the ceremony? Majesty?!”
“This is a big deal! “Her Royal Highness has suddenly disappeared!”
“Even in the second throne room!”
“Even in the third throne room… “
Her alter egos, which had somehow been maintained even in the midst of a scuffle, all disappeared as soon as the link with her main body was severed.
As a result.
“Your Highness, Your Highness!”
“I advised you not to overdo it!”
“How on earth is this happening?”
Alicia’s vassals, who noticed that something had happened to the princess’s royal body, almost started a fight and rushed to the Hanging Gardens all at once.
—Saaa… !
“Ah… !”
The group, led by the head maid Leona, were completely entranced by the mysterious and majestic sight before their eyes.
“Spirits. “I ask this in the name of the Forest Clan.”
Except for a very small number of elves, it is an elemental art that is said to have completely ceased to exist.
In the past, it was considered the most dangerous and outstanding power among the powers that the human species could handle, but it is an ancient vision that has now almost disappeared into history.
“Please appear here.”
It was unfolding once again by the last high elf and great transcendent.
—Hwioo!
A ray of warm wind blowing through the garden filled with fresh green.
Alicia’s Hanging Garden had the appearance of being transported straight from a southern forest, with thickly grown bushes and tree trunks rising in an instant.
-Dump
“Oh, this is… “
A 60-year-old gardener who has tended the palace’s public gardens for his entire life kneels before the wondrous sight he has seen for the first time in his life.
The reactions of others gathered here were not much different from his.
A forest overflowing with the energy of life.
Wolfgang, with a stern expression, approached the center and carefully laid Alicia’s body down on a bed made of soft vines and green leaves.
—♫♩♪♬~ ♪♬♫♩~
Right next to it, a fantastic song that I have never heard before resonates.
A gentle humming with a dreamlike melody.
Who is this person who shows mysterious dance moves along with forgotten old melodies?
Long black hair blowing in the warm spring breeze.
Who could guess that the slender elf, whose movements are as lithe and graceful as a weeping willow, is the strongest warrior in the empire?
Spirits actually exist everywhere.
However, because they are so shy, they rarely show their true colors.
—Ppaekkkom!
As Arien’s song and dance continued, the hidden spirits began to stick out their heads one by one, taking on different forms and appearing in the material world.
From small animals such as rabbits and lizards.
Even the shapes of fearsome beasts like tigers and leopards.
Most of them were in the shape of animals, but there were quite a few spirits of all sizes and completely arbitrary creatures.
Those watching the scene couldn’t help but exclaim in exclamation.
“Wow, that’s ridiculous… “
“This is my first time seeing it in person. This is elemental magic… ?”
“It’s really mysterious and beautiful… !”
A huge number of spirits flocked in at once.
If the spirits that manifested themselves through the will of the energy of nature joined forces to exercise physical power, it would not be surprising if the entire system disappeared.
“Umm… “
Wolfgang, who sensed that enormous potential, let out a sigh as if he was worried.
His concerns were meaningless.
—Shake shake~
The spirits were just excitedly flying over the bed where Alicia was lying and happily swaying her body to Arien’s song.
“Spirits.”
Arien, who was looking at the numerous spirits, quietly muttered.
His tone was so polite that it was hard to believe he was a great transcendent.
“Please, cheer up this poor soul here.”
OK.
Haha!
—Arien? It’s Arien! It’s been a long time since you~
-Joy! I hate him. I always pamper myself and eat it all the time.
—It used to be so cute. Now it’s just scary
-That’s right! I’m too old!
—It’s over a thousand years old… ? Then you’re just a grandmother…
The dancing spirits all stopped their movements and chatted excitedly with each other.
It looks like you already know who Arien is.
“Ugh… “
The tips of Arien’s ears turned slightly red at the free-wheeling comments she heard from time to time.
Surprisingly, the imperial general was only a little embarrassed and did not try to impose any sanctions on the spirits.
“Huh… !”
“How dare you say such absurd things in front of the general… “
“It’s going to be a mess. “The entire palace might collapse.”
On the contrary, everyone watching was scared and cowered.
—Hmm… What should I do?
—Still, I liked the song and dance.
—It didn’t look bad either.
—Hey, the girl lying down looks pretty too! Looks like a cute puppy!
—Well, I’m not very pleased with the crazy emperor’s bloodline, but…
—I quite like that kid himself.
—Furthermore, you took great care of our blood-mixed child for a long time.
—So, has it been decided?
The spirits continued to chatter loudly for quite some time after that.
—Okay, I’ll help you!
—It was nice to meet you after a long time, Arien.
—Take care of us!
-That’s right!
In the end, it seemed like he readily complied with Arien’s request.
Arien sighs softly as if she is relieved by that. She couldn’t see anyone clearly, but she had beads of sweat forming on her forehead.
“Hyuyu… “
And soon.
A miracle that you couldn’t believe even when you saw it with your own eyes began to unfold.
—Paaaaat!
The spirits started spinning above Alicia.
When spirits with different attributes and appearances joined forces to rotate, the natural energy they contained was reborn as an energy of tremendous vitality.
“I think it’s a bit excessive, but… “It’s good to be healthy.”
All that vitality flowed into Alicia’s fallen body following Arien’s gesture.
“Hmm… “
Then, Alicia’s gaunt appearance quickly regained its normal appearance, to the extent that her cheeks turned red.
Soon, even at first glance, he appeared much healthier than usual.
“Koh… “
“Whoa… “
Wolfgang, who was quietly watching the scene with his arms crossed, let out a long sigh as if he was finally relieved.
‘I feel a little relieved now.’
* * *
About an hour ago.
“I passed.”
Wolfgang and Arien.
The two priests tried to somehow resolve the situation, even if it meant using somewhat childish methods.
“Ah… “
“Huh… ? Soft, soft?! Hey!”
Before she could do anything, Alicia’s exhausted mind and body couldn’t bear it anymore and completely collapsed.
—Grumbling…
And, the moment I saw the dark blood flowing from Alicia’s nose and her mouth.
“Alicia!”
Wolfgang completely lost his senses without even realizing it.
—Clud!
“Master… !”
“Ji, calm down. “I just passed out from exhaustion.”
“Is that what you want to say now? “If anything goes wrong with Alicia because of this, I swear to the Heavenly God that I will never see Master’s face again!”
He became so furious that he even shook off Arien’s hesitant hand reaching towards him.
“This guy… !”
Wolfgang glares fiercely at Arien, her face turning red.
It was only to this extent because the opponent was Arien. If someone else had committed a similar act, it wouldn’t have been surprising if the stabbing had occurred long ago.
—Gooooo… !
He doesn’t even try to hide his passion for his teacher.
“Do you dare to confront this teacher now?”
“It’s done. If you want to hit, hit, if you want to kill, kill. “It is none other than Master who taught us to resist injustice with our lives.”
When Arien saw her pupil, whom she had raised with great care, showing his teeth to her for the first time in her life, she felt as if her heart had dropped.
“Huh!”
Her heart was pounding and she felt as if tears were about to fall.
“Damn it, Alicia… !”
With your back turned towards yourself. She is none other than Arien, who blankly watches Wolfgang as he attempts to provide first aid through energy transfer that she herself had learned.
However, she was the one who caused this incident in the first place.
She couldn’t say anything and could only bite her lips tightly.
“Why, why isn’t it happening? I definitely need to come to my senses at this level… “
Moreover, a quick glance shows that Alicia’s condition is a little more serious than expected.
Her nosebleeds can be as much as they want if she’s tired, but considering that the amount was excessive, there is a possibility that her brain was damaged.
The black blood flowing from her mouth was evidence that the mana circuit had been completely disrupted.
It is no exaggeration to say that life is at risk at that level.
From Arien’s point of view, it was questionable what kind of engagement ceremony could have put such a strain on her body. If she said those words out of her mouth now, she might really be cut off by her student.
Also, it was difficult for Wolfgang to maintain his sanity.
Although Wolfgang rarely panicked in any situation.
The sight of the woman he loved bleeding in her arms reminded him of an old nightmare he had.
A nightmare that I no longer have after meeting Alicia.
At this moment, it has awakened again and is eating away at his spirit more than ever.
“No, no, right?”
Her rough, scar-stained face was distorted endlessly.
Her expression changes as if she is about to burst into tears at any moment.
“Well, it couldn’t have been something so ridiculous… “
A weak side that a tough man has never shown in front of others.
Arien, unable to see what was happening, had no choice but to step forward.
“… “Get out of the way.”
Anyone can see that Arien is responsible for this situation.
If so, shouldn’t we, as elders, take responsibility?
Even she didn’t expect that what started as a joke would become this serious. She has to do her best to fix what has already happened.
—Booooo… !
“Spirits. In the name of the Forest Clan, I ask you… “
So, not the general of the empire.
The best spiritist in the history of the forest clan has shown his true value for the first time in a thousand years.
