Chapter 59: Entangled and Unraveled (3)
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Yoon Soo Ah managed a strained smile as she deflected the enemys sword. Her special ability was [Severance], a power that imbued her sword with the force of cutting. Thanks to this powerful trait, as long as her sword touched the enemy, there was never an issue with its attack power. The problem was that the enemys magic was similar to her ability, a formative force. She had never encountered any monster that used this kind of power before, so she was engaged in a precarious battle with this new type of enemy.
Damn.
She stumbled backward, outmatched in strength. The real problem was the escalating strength of the monsters. She knew she would face many more battles like this in the future. fI have to overcome this.
With grim determination, she dug her heels into the ground. Backing down wasnt an option, not with the stakes so high. She blocked the enemys massive black greatsword and lunged forward swiftly, keeping her body low.
Haah!
In the brief moment the enemy failed to react, she swung her sword upward, slashing a long gash across their breastplate. Her Severance ability exploded forth, and the enemys breastplate began to crack under its force.
Ive got this!
She was certain of her victory, of her potential. Her heart pounded with excitement.
More of them are coming! Theyre Nols and Kobolds!
Yoon Soo Ah turned her gaze to the glowing magic circle in the distance at the sound of the surrounding shouts. The magic circle was spewing out monsters relentlessly. Filled with newfound confidence, she charged towards the most formidable-looking enemies, under the cover of the soldiers suppressive fire.
Surely... surely the base wont be breached?
I dont know. Damn it, why isnt anything going according to plan?
In the heart of the base, amidst the ceaseless cacophony of gunfire and shouts, Robert, currently on standby, lit a cigarette, perhaps in an attempt to soothe his frayed nerves. The other mercenaries mirrored his grim expression, all of them on edge due to the enemy that persistently defied the Alliances predictions.
Why didnt they just finish this with a missile or a nuclear bomb?
Even in this dire situation, they wouldnt resort to such extreme measures. The real question is whether it would even be effective now. I wouldnt be shocked if those monsters started wielding phasers. Theyre already employing bizarre magic, so why not?
As seconds turned into minutes, the anxiety only grew. I was not immune to this. Despite my desperate attempts to remain calm, fear was still fear.
[Unit Summoning Ticket xl]
This was my last resort, a secret weapon only visible and usable by me. The issue was that it was indeed my final option. Summoning it here and now, considering the potential consequences, would be sheer insanity. I couldnt use it unless I was on the verge of death or if the base defense was compromised.
The defense...!
The defense has been breached! The elite monsters are breaking through! It seemed my worst nightmares were becoming a reality.
Fall back! Our mission is to escort the researchers!
Hes fighting well, but I dont understand.
The legion frowned behind the mask. They wanted him to survive, to fight and become stronger for that purpose. But he wasnt fighting to become stronger.
Why?
For the legion, the purpose of fighting was solely growth and predation. Therefore, the concept of fighting to help and save someone was hard to comprehend. Especially knowing his sincerity through his flowing emotions.
Ugh! Ugh!
At that moment, Kang Do Yeon tapped her mouth.
Seeing this, the legion removed the mask.
There isnt... just one kind of fight, you know.
Protecting someone? Why? Its natural for the weak to be eliminated and eaten. Its the law of life. Dont try to impose human values of life on me.
I dont know about that, but anyway, oppa is trying to teach you. His thoughts. Are you going to ignore that too? She carefully opened her mouth.
However, the value of the new ideology that the siblings were trying to teach was hard for the legion to understand.
[If you dont understand, keep watching. He fights for you, and for his beliefs.]
Its not conducive to growth... but Im unsure. It would be quicker for me to become stronger and assist him. If I consume all the humans, he wont have to protect anyone. Thats certainly not what oppa desires. He would be heartbroken.
Kang Do Yeon was desperately trying to reason with and guide the legion, fully aware of her role.
[A formidable-looking man appeared before him, aiding the injured. The gear he wore was far from ordinary. When power was supplied to the blade in his hand, it began to emit a
blue glow. The device in his other hand generated a bluish energy field that defended against bullets.]
...Im unsure about everything else, but I yearn to chew up and swallow all those primitive furballs someday.
The legion was seething with rage. Kang Do Yeon did not suppress this anger, the resentment towards the monsters. The legion was somehow accepting one of the lessons the
siblings were trying to impart.
[He utilized the offering you provided. The power engine of the legion, created by the energy of the modified sacred tree. It merely radiates energy, but that was sufficient. The enemy was obliterated by the explosion, shield and all.] I should contribute more.
She laughed at the news that he had slain an enemy using the weapon she had provided. Fearing that the mask might be donned again, Kang Do Yeon chose her words carefully
thereafter.