NOVEL NEXT Chapter 44
I unleashed my magic at full force against the Spirit Kings.
“[Multiple Divine Magic Barriers] [Aurora Blade].”
The barriers were to prevent Shade from being chased, and the Aurora Blade was to ensure that I wouldn’t lose control over my magic. The Spirit Kings had the ability to freely use the attributes they governed, allowing them to instantly seize control of an opponent’s magic, even if it was their own magic being used against them.
Therefore, at this moment, I could only use light, darkness, and space-time magic.
As the light shone, the blades of light reached the Spirit Kings simultaneously.
*Sslash!*
The bodies of the Spirit Kings, who couldn’t even react, were cleaved in two. However, due to their magical nature, their bodies instantly regenerated, and they continued casting spells as if nothing had happened.
“We will eliminate anyone who enters our sanctuary—[Chains of Flames] [Flame Spears].”
“Shadow Sprint… you might want to say that when you’re sane!”
As the Fire Spirit King chanted, chains and spears, enough to fill my surroundings, appeared and pursued me with complete freedom.
I retreated into the shadows as the magic was about to hit me. Then, I reappeared behind the Water Spirit King and unleashed a punch infused with magic power.
*Whoosh… Spang!*
My magic-imbued strike should have hit its target, but it felt as if I had swung through empty air, with no resistance whatsoever.
“Damn… my attacks aren’t hitting at all—!”
I quickly leaped away from the spot. At the same time, rocks popped out from the ground where I had been standing.
That was close… I was almost skewered a moment ago…
I continued to smile with confidence, despite breaking into a cold sweat.
However, the Spirit Kings, while still silent, clearly intensified their hostility. They no longer seemed to have the luxury to concern themselves with Shade.
I unleashed my magic, fully opening all my magic organs, and continued to cast immobilization spells.
“[Multi cast: Aurora Blade – Shadow Blade].”
An Aurora Blade appeared in my right hand, while a Shadow Blade appeared in my left. Like bullets, they were fired consecutively at the Spirit Kings with all my might.
“[Flame Wall]”
“[Disappear – Water Dragon].”
The Spirit Kings responded with their own magic to defend against my attack.
However, all of my attacks were blocked by the Flame Wall, and in the midst of that, several water dragons roared and charged at me.
“Grrraaah!”
“Dragons were conquered ages ago! [Dragon Slayer]!”
A black beam of light shot from my palm, instantly obliterating the water dragons and approaching the Spirit Kings. However, the Earth Spirit King, who hadn’t attacked me earlier, raised the ground as a barrier and blocked the attack.
Almost had them… I was close to taking down both of them…
As I lamented silently in my mind, the Earth Spirit King, who had defended against my attack, muttered in frustration.
“Tch… for a brat, you sure have an unnecessary amount of power… You seem to have a contract with Shade…”
“Well, I do have the world’s greatest talent, you know. I won’t lose to the likes of you who aren’t even using your full power.”
The original Spirit Kings were about ten times stronger than this. I’m pretty sure that if Shade and the four of them fought now, Shade would barely win.
However, it seemed that my words had struck a nerve as the Spirit Kings reacted visibly.
“…We’ll kill you.”
“We have gained new power… We’ll show you.”
At last, here it comes! That thing that gave me so much trouble in the game countless times.
“[Annihilation]!”
All four of them chanted in eerie, mechanical voices as their bodies turned entirely black, and their empty eyes locked onto me.
“———By the command of the Four Spirit Kings———[Erosion]!”
At that moment, a torrent of miasma erupted from the four figures, spreading through the sanctuary. However, in exchange, their faces twisted in agony, and their bodies began to crumble in places.
This was the ultimate technique from the game. Once activated, it drastically increased the difficulty to hellish levels. If it wasn’t stopped within a certain time frame, it would lead to a bad ending, with half of the world destroyed.
It was incredibly dangerous, something that even transcendent-level magic couldn’t handle. In the game, there was something like a gauge that could be attacked to stop it, but in this world, it was different.
In other words, I just need to destroy the machine that’s producing the miasma. That’s entirely up to Shade.
I need to do my best to buy time.
As I thought about it, I sighed deeply.
Damn it… It’s all because of that idiotic protagonist… Why do I have to risk my life for the sake of the world? That’s something the hero is supposed to do…
“I just… want to live a peaceful life with Mea…”
I expended almost all of my remaining mana. Then, with that mana, I created a spell.
At the same time…
【Forbidden Magic: Erosion】—”
Just like the spirit kings, the miasma began to engulf the sanctuary.
The end was near—.
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the author keeps writing short chapters sigh.