Chapter 212

Episode 212: Life is cruel (7)

If you don’t have teeth and won’t give me a platform to chew with my gums, I’ll just make my own and use it.

I checked the horsepower with that mindset. Then, I tried forming a magic spiral only on my legs.

Surprisingly, it was possible. The fact that it required a significantly smaller amount of magical power than covering the entire body—even though it still cost more than the recovery rate—was quite an advantage.

Of course, wrapping it around both legs, that is, on two separate parts, was a very troublesome task... but what can you do?

The reality is that if you save the magic you use here, you can deal at least one more damage or fight longer.

In the end, I began my activity with the mindset of solving multiplication and division problems using mental arithmetic while sprinting.

I missed the wizards’ support a little, but the longing quickly disappeared when I thought about how even if they were there, I would get hit by that lava and retire in just one second.

Kwakagagak!

But maybe it’s because he has a storm of black magic hanging from his legs. With each step, there was a sound like a rotating saw blade splitting the ground.

[Ha, yeah. It should come out like that!]

Still, the effect was good, so now I don’t take any damage when I step on the lava. The swirling magical power sent lava flying in all directions.

Quang!

If you do that, there is no reason to notice anymore. I ran wildly avoiding volcanic bombs. The same goes for lava people. I jumped to avoid its outstretched arm and ran on top of its broad arm.

Because it was a giant made of highly viscous lava, my feet did not sink.

[It was almost trivial, anger!]

At that point, the devil realized that he could reach me through the lava and started moving as well.

The number of flying volcanic bombs increased and the giant’s body began to turn yellow and white. It was like a bomb before it exploded.

Sigh!

Oh, I was planning to climb up to the shoulder of the giant and then dive into that building.

I swallowed my regret and did a somersault. The body that fell to the side spun around in the air and began to fall.

visor!

At that point, the lava giant changed my judgment to a wiser one. The skin made of magma moved randomly and changed species to a hedgehog.

Aside from the fact that my skin was so grotesque with all the thorns, it almost made an additional hole in my body. I jumped well.

Boom boom boom boom!

But I could not praise my judgment for long. This is because the devil’s attacks continued even at the moment of falling.

In particular, the volcanic bombs continued to fly viciously and caused me trouble.

Some of them could be avoided by twisting one’s body, but some could not be avoided, so one had to use one’s hands.

fault!

But crisis is actually an opportunity.

At first I cut it with a sword, but soon decided to use it as a stepping stone. I thought there would be no answer if I cut them down one by one as they were flying from all directions at the same time.

Well, it was possible because it was a volcanic bomb whose outer surface had cooled and turned closer to rock. If it was a water ball, I probably wouldn’t have thought of stepping on it.

[Where are we going!?]

However, the ground right below the space where I jumped rose like fire and soon spewed out magma.

Sigh!

I instinctively released my magic power as it surged like water. It was similar to shaking off a plant that had entangled my entire body.

The magic power released in a dense line without any gaps cut and pushed the lava.

bang!

The thorns that pop up the moment you step on the ground! I moved to avoid the thorns without even being able to catch my breath.

There were thorns blocking all the roads leading to the building, so I couldn’t go that way. Due to the subtle prickling, I moved slightly away from the building.

It was the same when I tried again. When I approached the building, the devil not only launched more attacks, but also created several obstacles.

It was an obstacle that I couldn’t even dare to cross because I felt like I wouldn’t be able to pass it even if I took the damage.

[I’m here!]

He even moved it himself.

As the demon that followed me turned its body around, its tail, which was as big as its body, followed and stretched out.

Sigh! It was a huge tailgating.

The problem wasn’t its power. The problem was that that attack was a damn knockback attack, and as a result, it got further away from the building, and the space it was pushed into was the lava giant’s striking zone!

Quang!

I narrowly avoided the giant’s fist and gritted my teeth.

It’s a ritual altar and all, so I don’t think there will be an answer unless I kill that damn demon first. A very upsetting conclusion is a bonus.

Kwagwagwagwagwang!

At that time, a rock spear with magma visible through a crack inside began to gush out among the lava.

It was a long-distance attack following a volcanic bomb.

Even small lava people made of rock rose up one by one. I think it’s a specialty of strong demons to have at least one summoning skill.

There really is no morals.

Is it true that you made this a solo plaid?

I gritted my teeth, shattered the nearby rock spear, and cut down the volcanic bomb.

‘Kill me.’

“kill.”

Sigh. The sound of metal echoed.

* * *

“The water level is getting higher, Lord Seong!”

“...What is the evacuation situation?!”

“A report has arrived from the Adventurer’s Guild! They say they are starting to evacuate from the south and west, opening the gates and guiding people in! “The destination is Zberg Hill!”

The lord of Bemurchen gritted his teeth and received continuous reports on the situation of the war and the city.

Thanks to the presence of warriors on the walls, the damage was twice as small as usual, but now the approaching ‘island’ was the problem, and everything inside the city was a problem.

“Tell them to get it out as quickly as possible! “Make sure no one gets caught up in the fight and dies!”

“yes!”

“Ooh, we’re done... there’s a devil in the city too...”

The most critical problem is, of course, that damn giant.

“...one who speaks weakly! “Who are you?”

“...!”

“Do not be afraid! The evil that has appeared in the city has already taken action! That means it will be removed soon and not even a body will be left on this earth!”

He glanced north of the city and gritted his teeth.

A sky where not even the moon and stars could be seen due to dark clouds, a giant of fire shining beneath it, and even the entire area that was starting to burn.

I became anxious for no reason as to whether the adventurer I reluctantly sent alone was doing well. It was the same when I saw the giant floundering in one place instead of destroying the city.

I guess they did it because they caught the adventurer so he couldn’t go somewhere else... but

I wondered if it was right for humans to deal with such a huge monster alone in the first place.

“Most wizards say they will help citizens evacuate and evacuate with them, but they will send those who are capable of fighting here. However, there is word that Great Sage Cheongsanho is seriously injured and should not expect any assistance from him...”

“What?!”

Seongju reflexively raised his voice, but then realized that the sounds of the fierce battle had barely drowned it out. His distorted face muffled his voice.

“...What is the state of the great sage?”

“That wasn’t in the message... Instead, you said something more important. That demon that appeared from behind... a ritual to descend something—”

“The demon that summoned that giant seems to be trying to descend a demon force.”

Flap! It was then that the sound of the hem of clothes tickled my ears.

A large, scarred Slend flew up dozens of meters and stepped on the castle. It was an added bonus that he was covered in ash, dust and burn marks as he had just been at the fire scene.

Purr. The faint sound of a horse galloping could be heard from behind.

Kwasik!

“More accurately, it seemed like a ritual was being performed to bring a space that existed somewhere else to this place. “The reason it was called a demonic station was because it was filled with dense magical energy, which is why I got that feeling.”

Even though she was not a soldier, she wielded a spear issued to soldiers. The warrior commander Merman, who was just about to climb up the castle wall, was killed instantly by the accurate attack.

It seemed like he couldn’t use one arm and one leg, but it was an amazing ability. At this point, it is acceptable to use a spear freely.

“Speaking of descending a demon, something like that....”

“Well, I don’t know. However, the fact that he introduced himself as Pandemonium, the Left of Greed, is something worth considering.”

The color of tree sap, hardened over many years, flickered between faded eyelashes.

Faint wrinkles make it even more difficult to guess her age.

“Great devil...!”

“The Demon Knight is strong, but the opponent appears to be fully prepared. “It would be wise to quickly clear this place and go help him.”

Seongju closed his eyes tightly at her words. “It’s a good thing you evacuated people in advance.” Those are the only thoughts that come to mind in the meantime.

In front is a huge, unidentifiable beast, and in the back is a great devil. There’s no answer.

“Rather than that, shouldn’t you... no, go to the ward? “Can you walk?”

“Don’t worry, I’m used to walking on one leg. Also, if you wanted to know who I am, I am a companion of a demon knight and a companion of a warrior. “I learned the facts I just mentioned because I fought with them.”

“You said you had a fight?”

“I guess it was Blue Coral... That wizard was fighting with a demon contractor with only one bodyguard, and no matter how I looked at it, I felt like he was going to lose, so I intervened. “I’ll ask you later.”

Cheongsanho. Seongju, who was about to vomit, barely covered his mouth. Then I barely listened to what the other person said.

Now was not the time to worry about people who were not here.

“Even though I was treated badly, I had no choice but to leave it to the devil knight... I don’t think the devil knight would have a good relationship with that devil either. “It would be best for the warrior to go.”

In the meantime, the person who was talking about killing the contractor and the devil appeared ended the conversation by saying that he left it to me because they were not compatible.

Although the structure was not tight, the content did not seem to make sense. This was especially true for injuries that appeared to have been sustained recently.

Crucially, if you are a member of the hero’s group, the hero will recognize you.

So he nodded to show that he understood and then called the warrior within earshot.

The warrior was also treating people, so it was a double duty. The other person’s injury was serious enough to cause some concern even among strangers.

“Meister! “Hero!”

“what.”

“Lord Seong? Ah Berserk! body...!”

“...It’s not Berserk.”

“Ah, are you a Weapon Master? Rather, my body... I will heal it quickly!”

“Are Weapon Masters here?”

“thank you.”

Meanwhile, the platinum-haired warrior was hit by the warrior’s comrade. If so, everything she said would be true, so naturally Cheongsanho...

“Meister! No matter how much I think about it, I don’t think that turtle will be friendly to us, devil or not. Do you think it would be possible to inflict damage as a ‘failure’?”

Seongju gathered his thoughts that had been drifting elsewhere. He also revealed the reason why he came here.

Pow! Even at this moment, each person’s hands are continuing the fight.

“turtle?”

“See for yourself!”

He threw the observation item to Meister. The person who took off his glasses threw a base bomb with his other hand and placed an observation item near his eyes.

“...I can’t give a definite answer. “It’s a ‘failure’ because we don’t know how hard the turtle’s back is and the power has only been verified to a minimum.”

“Is it not even possible to tell whether it will work or not?”

“...It has a history of penetrating steel, so if it can do that much damage, it can cause damage.”

Okay, that’s enough.

The Seongju gave an order to the Meister.

“Get ready. “So that we can fire as soon as a decision is made.”

“Please attach someone to me.”

“Take whatever you want.”

“And you have to leave some space for installation. It takes time to install, so you have to consider that as well....”

“I’ll do everything, so just proceed!”

“yes.”

Master Daemyung shrugged his shoulders and cried down. “You too, follow me. Think of it as me and protect it!” Seongju hurriedly followed his guard to the dandelion-like person.

“That lord of the castle...”

At that point, the warrior who had been silent reacted. The Inquisitor, who had treated the injured and pushed away the Mermen who were coming up, gave him a quick glance.

It was a good thing. To assist the meister, the hero’s cooperation was needed.

Seongju’s mouth opened quickly.

“Hero, why don’t we attack such a huge monster—”

Quang!

Then my eyes seemed to brighten for a moment, but then the sound of thunder hit my ears.

Since there was little difference between lightning and thunder, it seemed like lightning had struck quite close by.

“...?”

“That’s...”

But the place where the lightning struck happened to be the land where the fire giant is.

Is it really a coincidence that lightning struck the place where the devil knight was fighting and the devil was confronting him?

“Demon Knight....”

Gurgling!

“...!”

Lightning struck again. It was almost the same spot as before. It was too strange a phenomenon to be called a coincidence.

So those on the wall instinctively felt a sense of relief in their hearts.

It was an anxiety that I couldn’t wash away until I saw the truth with my own eyes, but since I couldn’t go see it, all I could do was have faith.

The Inquisitor’s face turned pale.