Chapter 27 – Victory
The commander waves one hand.
Following her hand gesture, a sharp wind rushes in like a blade.
Dozens of beasts instantly turned into chunks of meat and scattered.
This is the end of the wild beasts that attacked us.
It takes less than a minute to start and end a battle.
It was to the point where we looked ridiculous yesterday when we fought carefully.
The battle is over in an instant, so except for the commander, all they can do is walk.
It was just like a walk.
At first, I could see the members of the team who had been wondering what to do with escorting the commander, walking away with their spirits dead.
I laughed out loud and said.
“You’ve seen even greater magic before.
What are you doing now?”
“Seeing it in front of my eyes like this, I realized that the scale was so big that I just couldn’t feel it.
Isn’t one commander faster than the entire hunting team combined?”
Number 1 said sullenly.
It was funny to see him crouching down with his old age and stuff like that.
“Whose magic power is the commander using now?
Think of it as a power that cannot be used without you.”
“Ah, it’s just ugly.
I’m feeling weird right now, and I’m just like that.
Life’s punishment…”
Then I heard the commander calling me.
I hit No. 1 on the back and went to her side.
With her map open, she turned her head to look at me.
“That must be the place.
Certainly, it looks particularly intact compared to other buildings.
It shows little signs of destruction, and it doesn’t appear to have been transformed into a hatchery.
Even after a thousand years, there must be weapons that have maintained their functions.”
She continued.
“Princess leader, I called because I wanted to check again.
According to your experience, ancient weapons have various means of attack, such as magic bullets, electric current, and sound waves, and have solid defense.
Besides, you said it was a weapon in the form of a human that could have a function that has not been revealed yet, and that uses dozens of people’s mana as a power source.”
“You know exactly.”
“If so, there is a possibility that it will be difficult for even Commander Bonn to penetrate that defense.
Despite how it may seem to others, Commander Bourne’s powers are limited.
Excluding the mana consumed in the battles so far and the mana used to block the ancient weapon’s attack, the power that can be turned into an attack is only a few people’s worth.
If it handles the same amount of mana, it would be impossible to compete with Commander Bone, but if that weapon turns all the power of dozens of people into defense, it’s a different story.”
Certainly it was.
The commander is only carrying the 5th and 27th trillion members.
Only twenty or so people.
It is very different from the usual when he wielded the power of ten thousand people.
The members seem to be in awe of the commander’s power, but even aristocrats are human beings.
If stabbed with a sword, he would die, and if he used his power, he would get tired as much.
It wasn’t like God could do anything.
“I’ve been thinking about that.”
I said that and gestured to the crew.
Number 7, Shin Eun-seo, understood my call and stepped forward.
“This is Shin Eun-seo, a member of the 5 trillion won hunting team.
What if she protects all her allies with her unique spell, Magic Barrier?
Sound waves and electric current cannot be blocked, but bullets, which are its main means of attack, can be blocked.
I will buy time until the moment the Commander pours all the magic he can handle.”
The commander looked at No. 7 for a while and then nodded.
“Great.
Then I’ll leave the bullet defense to you.
Commander Bonn will break through the ancient weapon’s defense.
I swear by the magic that I was bestowed with a title by His Majesty.”
The moment she spoke resolutely, the walkie-talkie in her arms rang.
It was Kang Ji-ah.
[An ancient weapon has been detected.
The location of the gnome is the same as the one detected by the scan magic.
If you go any further, there’s a high chance it will detect you, so I’ll wait as it is.]
You have already arrived.
I didn’t want to make a loud noise, so I used a walkie-talkie, but the distance with Kang Ji-ah was very close.
Difference between anterior and posterior heat.
I told the commander.
“Commander, we have found its location.
It will start maneuvering as we muster up the energy to attack.
At the Commander’s signal, we will build a barrier.”
“You don’t have to waste time.
I’d like to start right now.”
Having said that, the commander dispersed his men and stood in the middle.
She raised one palm of her hand to the sky.
A sharp metallic sound was heard from inside the building at the moment when the mana of everyone except No. 7 was sucked into the commander.
“It’s a bastard!”
The moment someone shouted, a roar was heard.
Kwakwang!
The ancient weapon breaks the wall and jumps out of the building.
He had already cast off his human mask.
He raised both hands and started pouring out bullets of formidable power.
Did you know right away that the Commander is your most dangerous enemy?
It was directing all its firepower at the commander.
Of course, those bullets never hit us.
This is because the barrier that No. 7 opened spread widely and wrapped around us all.
As it did yesterday, her barrier easily blocked the endless bullets.
Number 7 tried to block this yesterday and even said that it was okay to lower the strength of the barrier.
You may think that there is nothing to break through.
“…”
I was caught off guard like this yesterday.
Didn’t get hit twice
I quietly moved to the commander’s side.
It was to protect her even if an unexpected variable occurred.
“What is this?
What did the ancients do for a living, making stuff like this?”
“Sir…”
The voices of the members of the crew could be heard from inside the barrier.
Well, it’s not even that.
It is natural for humans to feel chills and bewilderment when faced with an unknown object.
I’m glad I didn’t panic or anything.
“…”
On the other hand, the commander is using magic without blinking an eye at the flashes and roars emitted by the ancient weapon.
Magical power gathered from us gushed out around her body.
Dark clouds were gathering over her head.
Dark clouds crackle and splash static electricity.
The guy changed his attack method as if he judged that the appearance was unusual.
A part resembling a human face protrudes from its body and opens its mouth.
The next moment, its mouth vibrated violently and roared at us.
No, it certainly would have been.
As the commander waved his hand as if nothing had happened, a strong wind blew up, canceling out the sonic attack.
Where we were, not even sound waves, not even air vibrations could reach us.
When I first explained about the ancient weapon, the commander said.
Remnants such as sound waves and electric current do not work on him.
It was her word.
The ancient weapon continued to change weapons and aimed at the commander beyond the barrier, but the commander threw away all means like chasing a fly with one hand.
Even so, her other hand was still pointing toward the sky.
Concentration was not disturbed at all.
At the young age of 20, he is as experienced as a veteran of the war.
I was honestly amazed.
An eerie gurgling sound echoed from the dark clouds the commander was gathering.
Now that all of the sabotage of the ancient weapon has gone to nothing, there is nothing that gets in the way of her magic.
As the commander clenched his fist and struck her down, a tremendous thunderbolt struck the bastard with thunder.
Terrifying sound.
It sounded like a mountain collapsing.
The force of the current caused the wreckage near him to set ablaze.
Its defenses collapsed in an instant, and the moment lightning struck the body of the machine, the walls around it collapsed in a cloud of smoke.
The smell of burnt smoke spread and all sounds stopped.
Except for the crackling of burning debris, it was deadly quiet.
You don’t even need to check this, do you?
His body was hidden by the smoke, but his power was so terrifying.
I can’t see any way to survive…
At that moment, the commander shouted.
“No, it’s not over yet!”
“Yes? Are you still fine after being hit by that attack?
How the hell…”
When I asked in a puzzled voice, she explained with a serious expression.
“It transformed his body into a lightning rod of sorts right before the shield was breached.
Great speed and durability.
I hope this…”
…Lightning rod?
What about installing it on tall buildings?
Isn’t it too possible for anything to be a weapon of ancient civilization?
It’s not some kind of clay doll, it’s transformed and it comes out right away?
“…Huh?”
I was in a state of collapse listening to the commander’s words, but I felt a strange feeling stabbing in his head.
A feeling of discomfort that cannot be ignored.
For example, it is as fatal as not knowing that the body is on fire…
As I hurriedly looked around, I was able to immediately recognize the identity of the sense of incongruity.
7’s shield.
Wasn’t something thinner than before?
I reflexively reach out and touch the barrier.
…It is certainly.
It is impossible not to know that it is a member of the group that has been working together for several years.
Now this barrier is not at her highest strength.
About 7 percent.
I think I know what number 7 was thinking.
She quickly judged that the battle would be lengthy when her senses got weird, and changed her strength to keep her barrier on hold for the longest she could block her bullets.
I know, I know…
You said it clearly.
He’s not just a weapon.
He can think
I told you to gauge the strength of your barriers and not lower them as they may surprise you with high firepower.
This is a mistake that is not like number 7.
…Huh?
No, wait.
I must have told Number 7 that.
But maybe that…
Was it the last episode?
“…Damn it!”
An ominous feeling of being stabbed in the head.
It was the same moment when I reflexively threw my body and pushed the commander away, and a bullet penetrated the barrier.
It was probably a long-range weapon.
The bullet, which was exceptionally stronger than the previous attacks, pierced the barrier and made a small hole in my stomach.
Anguish creeps in.
A burning pain surged through me, and I gritted my teeth.
It was out of embarrassment rather than pain.
Such a stupid mistake…
Well, I’m human too.
My own magic wasn’t used to it.
I must have done a lot of time travel.
A trivial thought raced through my head, and I and the commander fell to the floor.
I heard the screams of members of the crew, including No. 7 and Ji-Ah Kang, who were nearby.
“Captain! Ah, Captain…!
I’m sorry! I misjudged!”
“It’s okay, hurry up… Increase the intensity first.
Commander, are you all right?”
Squeeze the wound and examine the commander.
A lot of blood was spilled in that short moment.
Fortunately, the commander beneath me was unscathed, but his face was pale.
She said in a trembling voice.
“These wounds wrapped around me…
Ooh, treat the wounds first.
Does anyone in the crew have healing magic?”
Damn this.
It’s hard to talk because blood comes out of your mouth. What is this person talking about?
“Don’t die like this.
Don’t you know why I wrapped you around?
Do what you have to do.”
As I spoke harshly, blood gushed out of my throat.
Blood dripped and trickled down the commander’s face.
The commander seemed shocked when he saw my eyes staring at him.
“Ugh…”
“You said you swear to magic.
Aren’t you sure?”
When I spoke provocatively, the commander gritted his teeth.
A firm determination shone in her eyes, which were closed and opened before she knew it.
She got out from under me and cried out loud.
“I thought so even if you didn’t say it.
Eunseo Shin, Jo Won.
Can you hold out for a minute, a minute from now?”
“… I will definitely endure it!”
At Shin Eun-seo’s hesitant reply, the commander nodded his head and raised both his hands high into the sky.
Everyone in her looks at her.
“From now on, I will use all my power, not even a handful of strength left, to strike a blow that he cannot let go.
Commander Bonn will not let anyone in this position die.
If you believe this, answer my call with all your magic and all your soul!”
When the commander shouted, the members of the crew responded loudly one by one.
“Aaaaa!”
“Don’t let the captain die!”
“Squeeze out all the power you used to fuck!”
Every time they shouted, the storm of magic that hovered around the commander intensified.
When the momentum was at its peak, the commander raised his head.
She looked up at her sky and clutched at her thunder and lightning.
“Lightning!”
She shouts.
“I am the one who binds the power of heat and wields the dragon power of a thousand.
Respond with thunder to me who defeats the wicked.
Give strength to me, the mouthpiece of the righteous!”
Kurleung!
The sky darkens and thick snake-like lightning wriggles.
An electric current far more powerful than the one that fell earlier bounced in all directions, illuminating the surroundings like broad daylight.
Lightning danced as the commander shouted a chant.
Her unique magic was activating.
Magic that controls thunderbolts and storms by receiving the mana of those connected by heart.
In the first place, it was magic that was used on the premise of borrowing someone else’s magic.
Unique magic specialized in strategic magic.
It derives the power of a hundred or a thousand from ten people.
This is what makes her exceptional as a strategy mage.
Soon the whole world was filled with light.
The next moment, a deafening explosion was heard.
I could feel the commander’s powerful lightning strikes, making all the hairs on my body stand upright.
It feels like skin.
The fact that the commander’s lightning bolt shattered him and burned him without a trace.
Without even giving the current a chance to flow.
The overwhelming firepower melted him into the surrounding buildings.
Sensing it, I laid down on the ground.
“How did it work out…?”
Then you can get some rest now.
It’s like being active for two days, so I’m kind of tired.
There is a big hole in the belly, so I can’t come to my senses.
As a body strengthening mage, I have much better regenerative powers than ordinary people, and I also have a trump card using miasma.
Like I said to the commander, I won’t die at this level.
But tired is tired.
The eyelids keep closing.
Kang Ji-ah, No. 7, the other members and the commander are approaching and chattering.
Anyway, I have nothing to say right now.
Tomorrow, please let’s do it tomorrow
I mumbled to myself and fell asleep as if passing out.
