Chapter 236

Battle of Bellbroke (4)

I had expected that things would not go as planned.

Therefore, even in this urgent situation where Bellbroke suddenly rose up and turned the island upside down, he was able to make a quick decision and move.

This flow is subtly twisted differently from the scenario that I know... I’m now used to it enough to get used to it.

So, for now, let’s move on.

Even if Yenica Palover is eaten by Velosfer a month early, even if Lortel Keheln is in danger of being captured by Elte Keheln, even if Lucy Meiril is not driven to the dark side as planned, even if Saint Clarisse does not become corrupted, Cre Even when Finn released Mabuler into Los Taylor’s territory contrary to plan... he

somehow survived by taking the optimal response according to the situation at the time.

However, the reason we were able to deal with every crisis situation was because, in the end, the existence of the enemy did not change.

This is because I could clearly see who I needed to defeat, I also knew the means to subdue them, and I was able to organize in advance what I would ultimately prepare.

However, the appearance of the other person outside the supply room window... is a being who transcends all such rules.

Great Sage Sylvania Robester.

He is said to be the greatest genius in human history, and is the person who founded Sylvania Academy and left behind many magical research records and achievements, as well as a master of aspect magic.

And... he is a person from the distant past.

She is a person who should not exist in the present.

According to the setting of 〈Sylvania’s Failed Swordsman〉, he is a wizard who appears as a person from a past era in which the realm of magic was not yet as developed as it is now.

And... he is also the one who has maintained the sealing magic of Bellbroke, which was sealed in the deep sea of Aken Island.

I checked the writing scrawled on the wise man’s seal with a quill pen once again. Although it was clearly written in a hasty manner, I was able to confirm that this message was addressed to me and not to anyone else.

Sylvania Robester was conscious of the human being I was.

Not only that... they say that the person who called me into this world was Sylvania Robester herself.

But what was the reason for going to the trouble of leaving a message in this wise man’s seal?

If he had called me directly, shouldn’t he just appear in front of me and explain the whole situation?

“You...couldn’t find me...?”

There are only a few possibilities that come to mind.

“Or... a big change has occurred in my personal life... for example...”

Sylvania seen through the supply room window.

The sight of a man with his hair down, wearing a robe covered in colorful patterns, against the background of a broken and cracked hallway window.

Outside the window, an end-of-the-century scene unfolds, with Belbroke rampaging around and all of Lucy’s high-level magic exploding.

With that scene in the background, Sylvania was letting out a bizarre laugh.

Even at first glance, the appearance of the great sage Sylvania that had been passed down orally was very different.

At the sight of him laughing so madly... Vice Principal Rachel, who was pinned against the wall, widened her eyes.

It was only then that the true identity of this girl who burst into the Trix building out of nowhere and overpowered all of the key personnel at the university... began to become predictable.

It is not easy to recognize it right away by looking at it.

This is because his appearance has changed greatly from what has been passed down, and he is originally a character from the distant past. It is too unreasonable to ask someone like that to be recognized right away.

“You...”

Rachel tried to say something in her fading mind... but at that moment, darkness took over Sylvania’s expression.

Unlike just before, when he was giggling, the great sage spoke with a face so expressionless that it gave me goosebumps.

“You had a hard time.”

A voice that has completely lost its laughter. Rachel felt goosebumps rising at the temperature difference.

“Now rest.”

Just like that, two shots of the intermediate freezing magic ‘Ice Spear’ were inserted into Rachel’s heart.

In fact, it was the death of the person who was supposed to control all situations as the final decision-maker at Sylvania Academy.

There was only silence in the hallway.

Only the occasional roar of Bellbroke, the sound of battle echoing throughout the academy, and the sound of the magic circle unfolding, with monsters constantly pouring out, were all spreading out.

Sylvania, who had been laughing maniacally for a few moments in the center of the hallway, soon stopped laughing and looked back with a straight face.

And slowly look around. Do you think that the Trix building is not completely organized yet?

All students trapped in the supply room are holding their breath.

The student under the organizing shelf was covered in dust, holding his mouth tightly, and somehow suppressed a scream of fear.

Tailly, who was leaning against the wall in the corner, somehow held back the rising pain and pressed on her wound. Ayla was also clinging to Tailley, swallowing her dry saliva again and again.

Other students from the Combat Department’s Pension Department also hid here and there to see Sylvania through the supply room window.

Sylvania... walks slowly across the hallway.

I quietly look out the window, then turn my head to look at the supply room door.

Thanks to Vice Principal Rachel’s final camouflage magic, it will appear to be just an ordinary wall.

However... Sylvania Robester has reached a level in the field of magic that no other historical figure can compare to.

He lowered his head, then straightened up again and walked toward the door of the supply room.

Then, as if walking unsteadily, he approaches the door of the supply room and bangs his head against the glass window.

As the uniquely cold touch of glass touched her forehead, the corners of Sylvania’s mouth turned up to a point that gave her goosebumps.

The eyes visible through the scattered hair, the bright veins sticking out.

The mad great sage, who makes you think of death just by looking at him, smiles and talks to the wall.

“──What is here?”

“Everyone get down!!!”

– Boom!!

Before Sylvania could take any action, I first raised my magic power and poured the mid-level magic ‘One Point Explosion’ at the entrance.

Because the magic was used at such a close range, there was the possibility of other students getting involved, but there was no time to worry about that. If you stay still, you are certain to die.

“Aaaah!!”

Ayla screamed, covering her head, and Tailly hugged Ayla’s shoulders tightly.

All other students took a defensive stance and prepared to be caught in the explosion, but the aftereffects of the explosion did not spread.

-Whaaaaaaaa!

The explosion I created was instantly wrapped up in the magic of the Aspect and disappeared. It literally disappeared, as if it had been sucked into a black hole.

High-ranking magic ‘annihilation’.

However, even in this situation, Sylvania, who is standing on the roof of the Trix building... does not seem to recognize Merilda.

It is said that they were such special close friends, but there is no way that they would not have felt Merilda’s magic, no matter how different the forms may have been.

An ominous feeling flows.

I frowned again and spoke while pressing Merilda’s shoulder.

“If you move hastily, you will be killed in one blow. “You can tell just by looking at him that he has that level of ability.”

Regardless of whether you can recognize Merilda, you must remain in a state where you can respond immediately if she makes a sudden movement.

Merilda made eye contact with me for a moment, then slowly closed her eyes and nodded. It’s not that I couldn’t understand Merilda’s psychology, but this was an emergency.

Great Sage Sylvania gently raises the huge staff.

A flow of magical energy welling up into the sky covers the skies of Aken Island. I don’t know what action to take next. There is no prior information and no action principles can be inferred at all.

What is certain is that you cannot leave it alone.

“Run away.”

I rolled up my sleeves and twisted my wrists a few times. I don’t think it’s to the point where it’s causing any harm to my body yet.

Tailly, who has drawn her sword, looks at me with wide eyes.

“I beg your pardon...?”

“I’m going to do whatever it takes to save time, so first go down to Gyosu-dong and find a way to solve the dragon in the sky first. “Gather all your colleagues together and find a solution.”

“What... are you going to do with that wizard...? “Is there a way?”

“There is no solution that immediately comes to mind.”

This is not an opponent that can be defeated alone.

I’m not sure if I can deal with them even if I gather all the power I can within Aken Island.

However, what is certain is that anything is possible only if Taily defeats Bellbroke.

What is truly fortunate is that Belbroke has not yet completely escaped the seal.

I don’t know how Bellbroke is still struggling to break the seal while Sylvania is going crazy like that... but I might be able to do something now.

Taily has the power of a swordsman who can cut out Velbroke’s heart.

At least, if my calculations are correct... I can cut out Velbroke’s heart with just my current specs.

It’s just difficult to break through countless patterns to reach Belbroke’s heart. If the seal hasn’t been completely released yet... it will work somehow.

In the meantime, I will somehow resolve Sylvania.

how? If you ask, of course I don’t know how.

From here on, all the stages I know are over.

All journeys recorded in conclude with this Battle of Belbroke.

I don’t know what happens next. I don’t know why the great sage Sylvania has descended here. This is an unknown territory where we know nothing.

─Actually, it’s a strange thing to know.

As with most things in life... life is full of unknown areas.

While living at this Sylvania Academy, I knew all the affairs that would have played out originally, and figured out a lot of information in advance that would not have been known to an ordinary person... The time when I somehow survived with that information superiority is now over.

The crisis I face must be resolved solely with my own strength and abilities. No matter how daunting the wall is... you have to break through it to survive.

Basically, life is a series of struggles against the unknown.

In recent years, we must not forget the essence of life as we have become accustomed to knowing and responding to all future trends in advance.

“Find as many of your companions as possible and go defeat Belbroke.”

“Ed Ross Taylor...”

Tailley slowed down his sword for a moment, looked at me with my sleeves rolled up, and spoke.

“No. This is... not a situation I can handle alone. “I had a bad relationship with you, but still... that doesn’t mean it’s not true.”

“Don’t talk too much, just go. “I don’t have time to say it multiple times.”

Of course, Taily McLore, the Sword Saint of Trials, does not leave this situation and run away.

That’s why... I looked at Ayla, not at him.

I explained most of the situation to Ayla. As I glared at her, Ayla closed her eyes tightly and grabbed Taily’s arm.

“Taylor! “We have to go to Haksak-dong right now!”

“Ah Ayla..!”

“hurry! “The only person who can deal with Belbroke is you...!”

“Anyway, are you telling me to leave you to deal with such a monster alone? “Even if it’s someone like my enemy, I can’t let them die!”

“I’m not leaving you to die, Taily!”

Ayla grabbed Taily’s collar tightly and pulled it.

“Senior Ed is also struggling to survive! “You need to know that!”

“what...?”

“Stop talking nonsense... we have to go quickly! “I don’t have much time!”

As Ayla tried to drag Tailley like that, Tailly looked at me and Ayla in turn. No matter how bad a person he is, he understands Tailley’s character as he cannot run away and leave her for dead.

But now we have to run away. He is a person who must heal his wounds, reorganize himself, and go to subdue Velbroke.

I felt like I wanted to interfere with the process, but for now, I have to focus on the significance of saving him and sending him out.

Magical power emanates from the entire body.

I took out all the magic engineering supplies I had and made a few hand gestures as if to shoo Tailley away, without giving her any more attention.

“...”

Tailly looked at me with an expression of incomprehension, then gritted her teeth and ran down the street.

Ayla also bowed her head and ran towards the teaching building, leading Tailley.

One thing is certain... once Ayla is there, at least Tailly won’t get lost. This is at least a comforting part.

I put my palm on my face, washed my face, and took a deep breath. Then, I brushed my bangs back, tightened my brows, and looked up at the Trix Pavilion.

Was it impressive to see everyone running away and glaring at him alone without losing his fighting spirit?

Great Sage Sylvania swings her staff down and draws up a huge amount of magical power.

The possibility of victory was extremely close to zero.

Nevertheless, I stood up straight with my feet firmly planted on the ground.

Because we have to face it.

That was enough of a reason.