Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 252

252. Clash (5)

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“Kuk!”

The blessing of the stars struck Schlieffen. There was nothing to do. The pushed body bounced off the edge of the Sky Tower.

“Damn Schlieffen!”

cried Ronan. Somehow, it seemed that the situation was reversed last time. It was the car he was trying to pull Schlieffen by immediately manifesting his aura. Alon’s mouth fell open.

“-Will there be a gale?”

“what?”

Suddenly, translucent wings sprouted from Alon’s back. For an instant, the surrounding air rapidly condensed. Ronan’s eyes widened as if they would pop out.

“Oh shit…”

It was a directing I’d seen many times. Ronan hurriedly tried to take a defensive stance, but was a little late. Faaaaang-! With Alon at the center, a gale burst out that swept away everything around him.

“Gagging!”

Ronan, who was hit directly by the wind, flew backwards as if he had been hit by a battering ram. Alon immediately followed Schlieffen and jumped down the Sky Tower.

“Wait for Niimi!”

Ronan spat out curse words while flying. Perhaps because he was an archbishop, the power of the storm was incomparable to those of the enemies he had dealt with so far. He didn’t have a conscience to start manifesting his authority like this in succession.

Anyway, I couldn’t just sit there sucking my fingers. At this rate, he would have fallen down the Sky Tower. Ronan, who switched cores, activated two auras at the same time.

Chow! The glistening roots that grew from her feet strangled her lower body. It was Dolan’s aura that he stole for the first time.

Subsequently, an afterimage reminiscent of a cat’s teeth and the paws of a beast wrapped around Ronan’s right arm. The forearm strengthened by Varen’s aura swelled up.

“You old lady with dementia!”

Ronan burst into anger and drove his sword into the ground. Kaga gak gak! A long line was drawn at the top of the Sky Tower and the speed decreased. He stopped when he reached almost the edge.

“Schlieffen!!”

Various fragments were falling behind the half-protruded heel. Ronan, who barely escaped the fall, immediately ran to the place where Schlieffen had fallen. I hurriedly lowered my head, but the figures of the two had already disappeared.

“Shit.”

Ronan bit his lip. It seemed that he knew Alon’s strategy. He knew that Schlieffen could not destroy the powers of the bald people, including the protection of the stars.

Like I said before, I was thinking of putting one away quickly and comfortably and coming back here. It was a truly villainous idea. Ronan looked down at the Sky Tower and sighed.

‘When are you going to go down there again?’

Of course, what had to be done was decided. Even if he somehow escaped death, Schlieffen would die if left alone. Ronan, who decided to leave the rest of the work to his future self, was about to jump off the tower.

“This is the end…”

“Eh?”

Suddenly, Schlieffen’s voice came from directly downstairs. Ronan’s body, which was about to leap, stiffened like a stone statue.

‘Are my ears broken?’

Ronan listened once more. I couldn’t hear the voice again, but I could clearly feel someone’s movement and the turbulence of sparkling mana.

What happened? He hurriedly turned around and went down the stairs. Because of the strength in his legs, he made a thumping sound every time he took a step.

Ronan, who arrived downstairs before long, sighed. An unbelievable sight unfolded before my eyes.

“What…!”

Schlieffen and Alon were facing each other with a gap of about half a step. I thought it must have fallen to the floor, but seeing that it was stuck here, it seemed that Schlieffen had done something with the wind.

“Gauk… kuk…”

Red blood was gushing out of Alon’s mouth. Schlieffen’s longsword had grown through his back. The sad sword body was scattering cold brilliance.

The blood that ran down the blade was soaking Schlieffen’s hand. As if his heart had been pierced, Alon remained fixed in that position. Ronan’s mouth fell open.

“you.”

I couldn’t believe it even when I saw it. The protection of the stars that was still alive surrounded Alon’s body. In fact, Schlieffen’s body was blocked by the bizarre screen and could not move forward.

However, only the sword he was holding, the sword of Grancia, penetrated the protection of the stars. Schlieffen, who had been staring silently into Alon’s eyes, opened his mouth.

“The bad ties of the past end here.”

“How could this… how…”

Alon said in a trembling voice. The tactile feel of the blade digging into her chest was unbelievably vivid. Breathing heavily, he groaned self-deprecatingly.

“No…this is what I was punished for. Punishment for not being able to endure the pleasure of the moment.”

“A punishment?”

Ronan asked. Alon nodded weakly.

“okay. If it was Grancia who stood up with a sword, she should have tied the knot with the sword even at the risk of it… but I fell for the temptation to easily deal with the enemy with the power of authority…” The cracked voice was full of regret

. Still, seeing him say that, it seemed that he still had a little bit of pride to be a warrior.

Of course, there was no room for extenuating circumstances as long as he fell for the temptation. No condolences to the idiot who sold his soul to a bald head.

with chaeng. The swords in Alon’s hands fell to the floor.

The protection of the stars surrounding him was slowly crumbling. The light was slowly fading from dark blue eyes that looked just like Schlieffen’s.

After confirming that he was no longer breathing, Schlieffen drew his sword. fluff. The tall body, like a bamboo, collapsed powerlessly.

I don’t know the details, but it was a very futile end. If it was the position of archbishop, it would still be one of the five best positions in the church, but I never thought I would go away like this. Wow! Ronan spat over his corpse and muttered, wiping his lips.

“What did you do?”

“I do not know either. I threw the sword out of desperation, and it went right in.”

Schlieffen began briefly describing the situation from the time of the fall. As Ronan had expected, Alon said he intended to dispose of himself for not being able to destroy the power.

He tried to drive his sword into Schlieffen’s chest in the air, and Schlieffen resisted with all his might and swung the sword. he continued.

“As you know, Alon was a perfect swordsman. But the moment he tried to kill me, he didn’t care about defense like other fanatics who handle the veil. Thanks to that, I was able to stab a sword through my heart.”

“That’s why you said that at the end.”

Ronan groaned. If Alon, who had pushed Schlieffen away, tried to subdue him with pure swordsmanship instead of divine protection, his strategy to defeat each other would have succeeded with a high probability.

I must regret it. Ronan, who was licking his lips, spat out.

“…I almost died.”

“To agree.”

Schlieffen sighed lightly. Aside from the futile end, Alon was really strong.

First of all, it didn’t make sense that he and the future Imperial First Sword had to be handled alone. Even if you consider that your body hasn’t grown up yet.

The surprise attack using the aura was successful and Schlieffen was taken aback, so it wouldn’t be strange if the Sky Tower actually became the tomb of the two.

Goosebumps ran up the spine. But now there was no time to soak in the afterglow of surviving by a narrow margin. Because there was one really important problem left. Ronan took a deep breath and opened his mouth.

“So how did you pierce the protection of the stars?”

“As I said earlier, I can only explain that I just went in.”

Schlieffen explained that he literally swung and the protection was torn. However, he said that he couldn’t cut water like Ronan, and it took a lot of strength like cutting very thick leather. Ronan frowned.

“Damn it, think about it. Anything different from usual?”

“Mmmmm…”

Schlieffen drooled. Ronan ran a hand through his hair impatiently.

I felt my heart beating fast. This was the first time he had seen someone other than himself and his savior Abel destroy the Divine Protection.

It was unknown what conditions had been met and whether Schlieffen had awakened to a new power he was unaware of. One thing was certain, however, that this might be the great discovery that would save the world.

‘I can fight against them.’

Ronan remembered the tragedy at the time. Despite the restraints of the strong, the giants turned the world into hell in just 20 days.

The biggest reason why the army of the empire was defeated by the gray and bald heads of the dragons, called the creatures of the heavens by the archmage, was that they couldn’t break through the damn defense. Aside from the fearsome destructive power, once the attack didn’t work, they had to be beaten unilaterally.

‘What variable happened?’

Ronan’s head rolled quickly. I had to organize my thoughts when I had a little bit of free time. I had to find something different than usual.

His heated brain covered everything from yesterday to today. Adren’s entry, meeting with Orsay, up to the exciting chase with the Dragon King, and the battle just before.

“…wait for a sec.”

Suddenly, a difference flashed through Ronan’s mind like a bolt of lightning. He lowered his gaze and looked at Schlieffen’s sword.

“Didn’t you get my blood on it today?”

“What?”

Schlieffen raised his eyebrows. That was the only case that could be called a clue.

I don’t know if it’s related, but he said that the blood of his brother Abel was needed to heal the savior who was fighting an illness. In addition, Cain, Abel, and Ronan himself were able to cut off the protection and magic of the stars.

It occurred to me that perhaps that unknown power was derived from the blood. There was a possibility that it was nothing more than a foolish delusion, but it was worth a try.

He was about to say something to Schlieffen. Aaaaaaang!! Suddenly, the wall collapsed and a huge mass came pouring in. Alon’s corpse, which had been lying quietly, disappeared with a disgusting sound. Ronan, startled, spat out a curse.

“What the fuck is that?!”

[Keuk kuk kuk!]

A low, thick cough echoed. The body covered in black scales was engraved with countless wounds. Ronan, who saw the skin of the torn wings, spit out embarrassment.

“Orsay?”

It was undoubtedly the Demon Dragon Orsay. Some of the wounds were so terrible that I couldn’t open my eyes to see them, but thanks to the white ice covering the affected area, the blood didn’t come out. At that moment, a familiar face popped up on the thick nape of his neck.

“Oh Orsay! I have to get up. If we go on like this…!”

【Kuhh…I know that too. Wizard.]

Orse replied with a chuckle. Likewise, Ronan’s eyes widened at Asher’s messed up appearance.

“Assel?”

“Ro Ronan?! Schlieffen? Why are you here…!”

“It happened. Why is she with you?”

Ronan asked. His gaze was directed to the woman who was stretched out leaning on Asher. It was Naransonia, the dragon king’s henchman.

She had lost consciousness and could not open her eyes. Judging from the fact that his back was soaked in blood, he seemed to have suffered a serious injury.

Ronan, who had not seen Naransonia join, had no way of knowing the situation. I was curious about what was going on, but I didn’t have time to ask. A voice resounded above their heads as if thunder were speaking.

[Stop the futile resistance.]

The three people and one dragon raised their heads at the same time. And it just froze. Beyond the open wall, a dragon, probably the second largest in the world, flapped its wings and watched them.

【Because this is your end point.】

Ajidahaka said. The difference from before was noticeable. Except for the center and right side of the head, almost all areas were stained white.

“…Fuck.”

Ronan narrowed his brows. It was eerily white, like the skin of the giants I had seen before. Dragons that seemed to be his servants were circling around.

Above the slowly brightening night sky, disparate air currents swirled and swirled. As if suggesting that something other than rain would come down from the sky.

****

【…What on earth did this happen?】

Navardoze muttered. She had just woken up from a month’s sleep. A horror that I couldn’t even open my eyes was unfolding before my eyes. Dozens of corpses were strewn about inside the battle lines of Dreemur, the sky fortress.

It was always the case that there were dead bodies. Killing monsters from outer space was their job and daily routine.

The only difference was that the corpses lying in front of her eyes were not monsters, but immortals who fought alongside her. The compatriots who once flew together. Elves who chose a cause rather than peace. All of the comrades who had gathered to save the world, turning their backs on the promised peace, were lying as corpses torn to pieces.

Even blood relatives who inherited their own blood. Navardoze’s gaze turned to Benihardo.

【My daughter.】

【Uh mother…】

Bnihardo opened his mouth. One of the few survivors, she plugged the hole in the star armor with her body. It was a crack created by the giant breaking through. Everyone here tried to stop him, but it was impossible to stop him.

“Kieack!”

“Karreuk!”

Behind the hole, the monsters that had just gathered formed another black wall. It was the largest number ever gathered. Every time his sharp teeth and claws rattled and chewed the scales, a moan of pain escaped Benijardo’s mouth.

Her appearance reminded me of an old story about a boy blocking a bursting dam with his body. Navardoze, who was dumbfounded, gestured lightly. An invisible force pushed Bnihardo aside.

【Oh mother! If you do this, cracks!]

Her eyes widened. Indeed, the next thing went as expected by Benihardo. Wow! The stagnant monsters began to pour like an avalanche.

“Kyaaaaaaa!”

“Curry! Krerek!”

An indescribable scream rang out. The dark clouds of monsters, showing monstrous movements, seemed to sweep away Dreemoor at any moment. Navardoze took a deep breath.

【Dare…】

The atmosphere started to move. The sound of the wind being sucked was spreading under the stars. A glow reminiscent of embers was seething inside the slowly expanding pockets of flame.

[I can’t stand it!]

Benihardo grasped the situation and shrugged. I was thinking of blowing fire out of my mouth. She led the wounded and groaning survivors into the fort.

It was the moment when a group of monsters arrived in front of Navardoze. Her closed mouth opened and a tidal wave of flames poured out. Kwaaaaa!!! A flash reminiscent of the moment when light was born for the first time in the world lit up a corner of the universe.

[Ugh!]

Benihardo turned his head. She spread her wings wide to protect the retinas of her fellow comrades from melting. There were no screams of death. The Fire Dragon’s fire, which instantly covered his vision, consumed all the monsters in less than a second.

After spitting out the remaining fire in her lungs, she opened her mouth.

【Recall the children and close the rift. I will go to Adren right now.】