Chapter 198，Part1: 1 - Living Calamity

Chapter198,Part1: 1 - Living Calamity

Chapter 198 Living Calamity

Part 1

If there’s one thing I find terrifying about a Magi, it is that their Magic is not something that is in accord with my everyday life.

I can somewhat understand the logic behind how a sword can cut things, but I can’t predict the logic behind how a Magi can light a fire just by snapping his fingers. It seems that magic also follows certain rules, but those who are not Magi cannot recognize them. It is no wonder that Lucia has been given a grand nickname such as 《All Creation at Will (Bansho Jisai)》.

Term shouted a spell. And even then, I couldn’t understand what kind of Magic he was trying to use.

“Tsk...... This is why Magi are all like that......” (Cry)

However, it is alright. It will be alright, I have Barrier Rings with me.

Even though I am standing in front of them, I am worried that he might attack Kruz or the Emperor, but they are stronger than me, so I am sure they can handle it. Well, he is the Emperor.

I closed my eyes and quickly extended my right arm.

Some magic is triggered the moment it hits its target. I was filled with anxiety, but it was useless to run away anyway, and if everyone died except me, I will soon be dead at that point, so I had no choice but to plunge in.

The shock that had been rocking the ship abruptly stopped. My Barrier Rings............ There was no sign that they had been activated?

It was about time for me to open my eyes. What I saw was a shocked expression on Term’s face. He looked as if he just saw the earth and the sky turn upside down.

“I-It can’t be...... This isn’t possible. I still have plenty of Magic left...... Why, why is my Magic not activating!?” (Term)

Eh? He failed? You cast your spell so confidently and yet you still failed?

Term was clearly showing an opening. If Luke or Liz were here, they would have happily attacked him, but unfortunately, Franz and the others have fallen, and I am the only one who could possibly defeat a Magi in close combat, so there was nothing that could be done. I wonder if the Emperor can go and attack him.

Kechakchakka took a step back as if she was under pressure even though she wasn’t doing anything.

“Ukeke...... What...... Did you do......?” (Kechakchakka)

“Don’t tell me, is it the storm’s fault!? Is this why I can’t get my technique to work!?” (Term)

But what should I do? In order to restrain a Magi, it is indispensable to use a restraint tool that has the power to seal the Magi. However, even that may not work against a high-level Magi.

Therefore, it is very difficult to catch a Magi who had absorbed a lot of Mana Material. They always have an unpredictable trump card. That’s why, rarely, battles with high-level Magi criminals usually end with the death of one of the fighters.

I immediately said with a badass smile to Term, who for some convenient reason couldn’t use his Magic properly.

“Term, even like this I don’t want to kill 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction’s (Shin En Kametsu)》 right-handed man. Drop those bracelets and surrender.” (Cry)

It’s not like I am interested in your Relic, okay.

Term is a full-fledged Magi. However, his power is supported by those Bracelets Relic.

For a Magi, a staff is both an amplifier and a control device. Just as Kruz was unable to use Magic properly with an unfamiliar staff, the loss of Term’s staff should greatly reduce his power.

At my request, Term’s neat face twisted and he exposed a warlike expression.

Just as Term was about to open his mouth, Kechakchakka who was behind him said in the calmest voice I have ever heard.

“Ukeke...... Term...... Hihi...... Dragons aren’t coming. We should,? retreat at once.” (Kechakchakka)

“Tsk...... Damn.” (Term)

Why do allies always become stronger when they become enemies, and enemies become weaker when they become allies. The other day, you could only just say “Ukekeke”, no?

No sooner than when he raised his voice, Term turn around. With a speed not inferior to that of the vanguard, he kicked in the door and ran out of the room. And Kechakchakka followed him.

I could only watch them leave. As I would lose them even if I chase after them. I can release my Chained Dog but it will probably not be able to capture a Level 7. It will only end in me feeling sad because of its destruction.

“Yowaningen, we are going after them, desu!” (Kruz)

“Calm down, Kruz. Don’t worry about them for now. Our first priority is human life, we have to treat Franz-san and the others!” (Cry)

She pushed me back and shouted at me. Almost instinctively, I evaded her request.

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TL notes:

Thanks for reading! And Happy New Year!

Still a bit tired because of the new year but I didn’t forget about the extra chapter tomorrow! So see you tomorrow!

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