Infinite Mage - Chapter 983
What cannot be chosen (1)
“Rian…
If a swordsman who has reached the level of divine transcendence of Idea is the standard, then Nade had no choice but to give up.
Tess said.
“But how do you get into the underworld? “Isn’t that almost half-dead?”
“Yes, that’s it.”
Tess’s face turned pale, but Taesung remained calm.
“Actually… I can’t go to this world if I’m half dead. It is usually said that one is on the brink of death. Even so, it only straddles the border between reality and the other side, and does not mean we have completely entered it.”
Sirone said.
“There is a difference between reality and the other side. That’s why I say Parkji.” But mental distance is the end and end. That’s why ancient people called it the river of no return.”
“Wait a minute, Sirone! “So you’re saying that Lian can’t come back?”
“Seekers call crossing the border between the underworld and this world Choeni Bardo. But now it’s impossible even for me. This is because Jinseongeum, the princess of Jincheon, completely sealed the passage from this world to reality.”
Miro said.
“Thanks to you, there is hope for humanity.”
“yes. Victory is impossible if the devil who continues to be born in the fire of hell crosses over to the real world. It was such an incredible achievement, and in return, she
must suffer in hell forever.
“So you’re telling me to handle it? “Because there is a woman named Jin Seong-eum, are you saying that Rian should be prepared to die too?”
Sirone understood Tess’s feelings.
“Do not misunderstand. Of course, that’s what half of it meant, but
it doesn’t mean there’s no way to come back. “If you free the Holy Sound from hell, the boundary barrier will disappear.”
“How do you liberate it? Is it possible? Has anyone ever purified hell?”
It was something that not even Guffin could do.
Taeseong said.
“The problem is what comes next. Sirone is able to cross over to the underworld through Park Ji. But Ryan has to use cruel methods. “The best way is to burn it.”
Tess was almost fainting.
“Ryan has a strong spirit. It doesn’t flinch from any shock. By burning it and burning it endlessly, it concentrates emotions to a level that reality cannot accept.”
“How could someone do something like that…”
“It’s impossible.”
When Lian interrupted, Tess turned her head and answered as if she had been waiting.
“yes? You think so too, right? “You set fire to a living person’s body.”
“No, quite the opposite. I can’t guarantee because I haven’t experienced it, but my spirit won’t be shaken even if I burn it. “I need something stronger.”
While Tess opened her mouth blankly, Taeseong smiled in satisfaction.
“That’s why I need you, Lian. If you fall into hell without reason, you will only be eaten by the hungry ghost. The method doesn’t matter. Fire helps you gather your emotions, but what really matters is your will.”
“I understand.”
Rian looked around the grand hall, looked directly at Sirone, and said.
“I’m coming too, Shirone.”
u Q Ah huh*
After confirming the firm trust between the two people through their eyes, Tess lowered her head with sad eyes.
Pony said.
“It’s a problem not only in Bashka but also in other regions. “The army of hell has spread out radially, but a significant number of demons will still remain in the central and southern regions.”
Sirone looked back at her.
“huh. “Actually, I was just about to say that.”
Amy asked.
“I followed Dante. Have you arrived at Creas?”
There were Amy’s original family, Ryan’s original family, and most of all, Sirone’s adoptive parents.
“yet.”
“You didn’t arrive? “What’s going on?”
“that is??????
Sirone opened his mouth.
Dante looked tired from the top of the mountain overlooking the city of Creas.
“It’s huge…
There were hundreds of thousands of demons who had completely surrounded the castle walls and were engaged in a siege.
Giant monsters used their horns to break through the iron plated castle gate, and the demons followed as if they were being sucked into the hole.
“let’s go. I do not have time.”
As Dante spoke, Sirone turned around.
Thousands of refugees who had been rescued from each region were standing there looking tired.
“Going over there…
An old man with a cane spoke on behalf of the refugees.
“We won’t be of any help. How could bandits deal with monsters like that?
Eden said.
“I will stay and protect the people. “You guys go and help people.”
As the procession was so large, it was only a matter of time before even a passing flying demon would be detected.
‘Eden’s defense magic. Even in the worst situation, you’ll be able to survive for a few hours.’
Sirone said after making his decision.
“Okay then let’s go. Dante investigates the situation at the Creas branch of the Magic Association. Mr. Lilia, please support the castle wall. “I will go inside the city and rescue people.”
Even as we spoke, fires were burning inside the city at every moment.
Just as Sirone was about to cast the space movement spell, Dante hurriedly called.
“Sirone.”
“huh?”
“Stop by the Augent family first.”
Sirone couldn’t answer.
“go. You deserve it. “If you don’t save your parents first, no one in the world will be able to help you with a good heart.”
“…Thank you Dante.”
Dante nodded and Sirone’s body turned into a flash of light and flew towards the city.
Sirone, who landed exactly in the center of the Ogent family’s great sword, heard a familiar voice.
“Taha! Taha!”
In front of the main building, Reina was shooting a lone arrow at the anglerfish.
The rhythm of the speaker was excellent and the ghosts fell down, but when the opponent rose to the rank of company commander, not even his teeth were eaten.
The company commander, whose entire body was covered in scales, approached, deflecting arrows with his forearms.
“A human attacking a demon. It’s been a while since I found a fun toy. “I’ll tear off your limbs one by one.”
Raina calmly pulled Ganggung’s protest to the end.
An arrow powerful enough to pierce the scales was fired, but the demon caught it right before its eyes and rushed forward.
“Hahaha! A human like me…! “Wow!”
Before he could finish speaking, the Hand of God flew out and struck the company commander with the back of his hand.
At the same time, a hand of light swept across the floor, captured the anglerfish, and flew it across the sky.
It was literally the hand of God.
Reina, who had been watching blankly, turned her gaze forward.
The bow fell with a thud.
“Sirone!”
She ran over with tears in her eyes, grabbed Sirone’s hands and shouted.
“What happened? “Why are you here?”
“It’s a long explanation. “What about Uncle Bischoff?”
“They’re fighting on the walls. Your parents took refuge in a magic school. “It’s probably the safest there.”
‘Well, it’s not at a level where the military can stop it.’
On the other hand, Alpheas Magic School had a certified level 2 wizard, which was rare even in the association.
‘Principal Olivia.’
Raina continued.
“After taking my parents to magic school, I returned briefly and was surrounded. “No matter what, I think we have to protect the family seal.”
“I see.”
In a knight’s family, the seal is like the heart.
I was grateful to Raina for giving up such an important item and evacuating her parents first.
“It went really well. To be honest, I was giving up halfway. Quickly, to the magic school…
At that moment, a popping sound was heard from across the city, and a mushroom cloud of fire rose.
“Over there?”
It was where the magic school was located.
Alpheas Magic School was large enough to be compared to small villages in other regions.
The demons who came over the mountain gathered in the central building, which had turned into a fortress, and engaged in a siege.
Even the demons seemed embarrassed by the high standards of the five prestigious teachers.
However, since this is not a race that gives up its belligerence, they began to pour in an offensive in quantity.
Saad, who was bombarding the ground with flame magic, looked back at Alpheas and shouted.
“principal! The cordon has been breached!”
The wrinkles around Alpheas’ eyes deepened.
“…Teachers should evacuate with students and citizens. “I will buy time.”
Shiina said.
“I can’t leave the principal behind. “I would rather stay here.”
“This is not the time to be stubborn. Should students die before teachers?”
“Then I guess I can stay.”
Olivia stood next to Alpheas, glaring at the window with a cold gaze.
“What kind of time is this old man taking up? Leave it to me. “I will get out without dying.”
Everyone knew it was a bluff, and Alpheas raised the corners of his mouth.
“Kkeukkeuk, it’s true that it’s Yeongtaeng, but… as he walked to the window, a terrifying murderous spirit began to bloom from his body.
“You haven’t forgotten who I am, right?” Mirhi Alpheas.
Olivia’s expression became faint as she saw Alpheas’ back, which overlapped with her appearance when she was young.
“…It’s the main policy.”
Even at this age, I still want to spend the last days of my life with the man I love.
She approached Alpheas and spoke to the other teachers.
“go. “We’ll take care of this.” The teachers could no longer be stubborn due to the noble atmosphere that emerged from the relationship between the two people.
“I’ll be back.”
After Saad said that and left the room, the other teachers quickly followed behind.
When the iron door to the basement was opened, students in the advanced class were waiting with anxious expressions.
Behind Mark and Maria, the only graduating class, were Sirone’s parents.
Sade said, looking back at the students.
“You must act calmly from now on. I’m going to leave magic school. “I’ll take you to a safe place.”
If such a place exists in the world.
Even in advanced classes, he was an aspiring wizard and followed the teachers without any distraction.
As I was about to leave through the back door, Shiina, who had been scanning the road first, raised her hand.
“The demons are coming.” It was clear that the group was at least elite in number as they attempted to infiltrate the building by bypassing it.
“damn! This time…
“I will lure you in. “Take the kids and run away.”
Shiina cast Teleportation, intending to distract them before they found the door.
There was no time to stop them, and even if there had been, the teachers’ role was clear.
“There it is! Chase!”
The demon operation team chased after Shiina as she walked away and fired explosive thorns from her back.
The entire site shook as hundreds of spikes flying with pillars of fire bombarded the ground.
“Ugh!”
The cold was spread and the heat was blocked, but the shock waves were enough to crush my eardrums.
‘What kind of firepower…
I tried to counterattack by raising my ice magic, but the enemies’ physical capabilities were beyond my imagination.
The thorn was fired again, and this time, it seemed to have a will and changed its trajectory to follow Shiina.
‘guided missile.’
She was waiting in her seat, biting her lip, and cast teleportation at the exact right time.
The thorns collided, causing an explosion, and she was blown away by the shock wave and rolled around on the floor.
‘I’m angry.’
Until the world became like this, she had a sense of pride.
-You will be a good teacher.
Armin knew.
The enemies that will appear in the world in the future are not at a level that a mere human can handle.
“Do not be ridiculous.”
Shiina injected strength into her shaking legs and raised Absolute Zero’s battery.
Although it was a local magic, it would be able to help at least a few people as companions.
“Come at me, you bastards!”
How many times in her life had such harsh words come out of her mouth?
Even though they were prepared to die, the demons only ran away with their greedy eyes.
“I won’t kill you. There’s a lot to hear.”
The moment when Shiina’s hand rose and hundreds of thorns flew out from left and right.
‘ huh?’
The world suddenly tilted to one side and all the thorns began to fall down.
‘ what?’
Did the planet turn over?
‘No…
I am the one who is moving.
When I realized, there was already no one around and I was standing alone on the ground.
“Kaaak!”
A short burst of demon scream.
When I turned my head, the entire operation team was lying on the floor with their heads hanging down.
“Uh…7”
And in the center of the bloody scene, a man’s back caught Shiina’s eyes.
He was one-armed.