Chapter 430: 16 Year Old Inglis and the Highland on Distance Sea (39)

Chapter 430: 16 Year Old Inglis and the Highland on Distance Sea (39)

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"You have a keen eye. As expected from the brave soul who defeated the Prisma, Inglis Eux," Über remarked.

Über wasn’t supposed to know about that. This meant he had known from the beginning. And considering the existence of an Artifact that controls the undead, Inglis began to suspect his true identity. Before departing for Illuminas, she had heard something from Rochefort and Arles.

"Your real name isn’t Über Æthelstan, is it?" Inglis asked.

Rafinha gasped in surprise.

"What!? It’s not? Then who is he...?"

"Rani, remember? Before we came here, we talked to Instructor Rochefort and Professor Arles. They mentioned a general in Venefique who possesses an Artifact that creates undead... General Maxwell, wasn’t it?"

"Oh! I think they did say that! But Professor Rochefort said he had the worst personality, and you could tell just by looking at his face..."

"That was a pretty vague description, in hindsight..."

We probably should’ve asked for more details, Inglis mused.

Über—or rather, General Maxwell—chuckled.

"It’s a matter of perspective, isn’t it? Which is worse, a general who betrays his country to join Charalia, or me, who remains loyal to his fatherland?"

"Considering Leone and Liselotte were attacked by your undead, I’d say it’s a close match."

"Haha, harsh words."

"So, there’s no Über. You’re General Maxwell!" Rafinha exclaimed. At her words, Über—no, General Maxwell—raised his hand as if in surrender.

His behavior may be grounded in reality, but—

"Very well then. I will take action."

With a smile on her face, Inglis raised her palm toward the faceless giant.

――ETHER STRIKE

A glowing bullet of ether energy shot toward the faceless giant at high speed!

"What...!? M-Move awayyy!"

Maxwell touched his monocle and shouted, but the giant couldn’t react in time. Caught completely off guard, the giant was struck in the side by the ether strike and tumbled sideways, crashing into the ground and bouncing several times before being blown away.

If it keeps flying like this, will it dissolve in seawater or sink and disappear? It’s a bit of a waste either way.

"Kuh...!? Open up!"

Whether the intent was conveyed or not, a large hole was gouged into the giant’s chest—precisely where the ether strike had hit. The attack pierced clean through, and the energy vanished into the sea beyond.

"Ohh...? How meticulous...! To think it originated as a liquid, meaning its form is completely malleable..."

"What are you doing...!? Do you even understand what you’ve done!?"

Maxwell’s face paled as he confronted Inglis.

"You asked me to take action, so I did, didn’t I?" Inglis returned a graceful smile, calm and composed.

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