329 Episode Ouroboros (4)

The traitor, Ricardo Luchenpraha.

The battle with this guy shocked me in many ways.

It was the first time I knew that ‘weapon proficiency’, not ‘specs’ such as skills of precious essence, high stats, or aurors, could have such a big impact in battle.

Whik-!

Even the sword that seems to wield roughly has a hidden intention, and naturally acts as an arrangement for the next move.

A level beyond the realm of simply being good at fighting.

Of course, this is not to say that it was a hopeless situation.

‘Because you don’t have to win anyway.’

If only time could pass, my victory.

Therefore, I was determined, taking time, and concentrating on his swordsmanship.

‘Now it seems to be a little visible.’

At first, he relied on his senses and reflexes to dodge and block his sword urgently, but as time goes on, he becomes more and more visible. How will he use this number to continue the next number?

Whik-!

Aiming at the wrist is the purpose of containment.

It’s best to avoid back, but… … .

‘He must have been aiming for that. Then my throat will be empty.’

In a way, it could be seen as a checkmate.

Assuming that [Unspoken Spirit] works normally.

slurp.

When I unwrapped [Giantization], my body shrank and his sword brushed past my wrist. But, was this a sword drawn in anticipation?

Whik-!

His sword traverses like a snake and aims at my thighs.

Tadat.

quickly backed away.

However, he must have seen this scene while swinging his sword, and without hesitation for a moment, he turned the trajectory of the sword again.

Towards Amelia, who lost her mind.

‘This shit… … .’

I quickly linked [Transcendence] and [Eye of the Storm] to pull him in front of me.

This made Amelia safe.

However… … .

aa-!

As if this was the case in his head, he was dragged by the wind and swung his sword exquisitely.

Well, I managed to escape somehow… … .

‘What supercomputer is this cub?’

The more you experience it, the more you feel like playing.

Do I have to say that I feel like I’m barely reading how I’m going to move? I can understand the feelings of modern Go knights who have been fooled by civilization.

‘I think it would be of great help if I could learn even a little bit about how to do it.’

It’s not a martial art that can be learned with eye candy, but it’s rare to see such a high-level swordsman and life-and-death fight, so I took the time to learn as much as possible.

and how much has passed

‘I think the old man’s side will be finished soon… … .’

I was starting to think like that.

“Ugh… … .”

A moan escaped Amelia’s mouth.

Although he had not yet regained consciousness, it was a sign that the injury had recovered to a certain level.

‘Okay, if only Amelia wakes up, we can cut it to 2:1… … .’

Perhaps this was the reason why he aimed at Amelia whenever he had a chance during the battle with me.

As you can tell just by looking at the Knights of Light, unlike his great swordsmanship, he had no such thing as a warrior’s pride.

If the situation is unfavorable, this bastard will bounce.

As if there was no hesitation, he did not look back.

Yes, just like right now.

“… … I will never forget today.”

If it was going to bounce anyway, would you have decided that now, before Amelia woke up, was the right time?

Tadat.

He stepped back and widened the distance with the typical line that he was planning for the future, and I did not follow.

I didn’t pay the tee, but I almost ran out of MP.

Every time he blocks his sword, he uses [Swipe] to avoid being pushed out of power, and fires [Transcendence], [Leap], and [Eye of the Storm] throughout the battle, so it was an unavoidable result.

‘Well, then this is over… … .’

Soon I walked over to Amelia.

Breathing was fairly stable, and the severed arm must have taken a little more time—

“haha.”

At that moment, without a sign of popularity, a voice came from behind.

I havetily turned my back on this.

“Did you really defeat him by yourself?”

There was Auril Gabis who looked at me like I was strange.

***

“It would have been much more comfortable if the elders had helped.”

“Because I don’t want to meet that friend yet.”

“Is that so… … .”

It was obvious that he wouldn’t tell me the reason anyway, so I turned my gaze away.

To the left of Auril Gavis, there was an object floating in the air as if he had used telekinesis.

No, should it be a person and not an object?

It was Nmelia in a state of unconsciousness.

Seeing him here, it seems like things went well over there without any variables… … .

‘I’ll have to check.’

I asked again, fixing my gaze on Auril Gavis.

“therefore… How was that?”

“It’s fine. As you asked, he told me my name at the end.”

“Laura?”

“Hmm, I think my words suddenly got a little shorter… … .”

“Haha, could that possibly be the case? Oh my. misunderstanding.”

The old man looked at me suspiciously at my words, and laughed as if he didn’t think it was really important.

“Anyway, the same goes for this girl’s older sister. I gave you medicine as you asked, healed all of my body, and sent me to the ground.”

I thought that one of the tasks was definitely an old man.

After hearing about it, I heard that it was disguised as an accident by throwing it into the first wagon you saw when you got to the ground?

It will be the basis for the loss of all memories.

Besides, it is said that among the things he had, he had an identity card of the same age that he had in his arms… … .

“I think I know roughly what you want. You didn’t do anything useless, did you? haha.”

“I wonder if there is.’

This seems to be no problem for my sister.

So, I also checked the following items afterwards.

“How about your brother?”

“Don’t worry. didn’t you say Secret magic is the old man’s specialty. You probably won’t realize in your lifetime that this child has hallucinations. Except for the fact that I stopped breathing, everything actually happened.”

It was a real situation when Laura fell on a rock and put a dagger in her neck. It was only a hallucination that the heart stopped and the potion’s effect ended.

“But say it. Did you have to reveal the old man’s name?”

“He said that from his memory, what should I do?”

It was a necessary script to eliminate the contradiction.

“Hmm, that’s right. By the way, you’re pretty cool too. How dare you come up with such a clever idea.”

The old man looked at me as if admiring, but I was bitter.

Actually, if you think about it, there is no such thing as a skit.

Should I say that I’ve become an actor who follows the script?

‘It’s too inefficient.’

I still don’t get it even after I’m done with it.

If it were me, I wouldn’t have moved like this.

There’s no need to act like Laura is dead,

There would be no reason to take Amelia to Noark. It’s just a story if you send it to the ground with your sister.

Everyone could have gone to a happy ending.

Still, I wrote this inefficient and tragic way for a girl for 20 years.

Because I came back to the past and met Auril Gavis.

So I realized that there is no way to undo what has already happened.

I decided on the result and put the rest together.

In some respects, it is an act that is no different from the shaming.

‘perhaps… … .’

Perhaps the question of whether the chicken or the egg came first was meaningless from the beginning.

Anyway, what does it matter?

Whatever comes first, the egg laid by the chicken will eventually go through the process of becoming a chicken, resulting in a chicken.

“You don’t look so happy, do you?”

In response to Auril Gavis’ question, I frankly shared my thoughts. It was quite a long story, but he listened and tapped my forearm.

“It’s not that I can’t understand your feelings, but don’t think too deeply about it. You must have gained many things through this work.”

It wasn’t really helpful at all.

Information that can only be obtained from the past, buffs given by Auril Gavis, the double numbered item, Kraul’s Demon Crusher, and even the right to recruit Amelia (SSR).

I’m sure I got a lot out of it, but… … .

“The world is sustained, the country is sustained, and society is sustained because everyone plays their part. Make me think that this was your role.”

It’s just that I feel even more embarrassed when I say it like that.

What the hell is a shard of record?

I wanted to ask more details, but I couldn’t afford it right now.

“More than that, if it’s all over, I want to get the promised price—”

As I watched Auril Gabis change the subject in a subtle way, I decidedly cut off the conversation.

“It’s not over yet.”

“yes?”

“Hey, give it to me.”

Finally, I had one more thing to do.

***

When Amelia woke up, she was running down the sewer on someone’s back.

Even in her hazy consciousness, she had doubts.

Who the hell is it?

“You seem to have come to your senses.”

I was blown away by the voice.

Somehow, my back was so wide that my arms were sore.

“Iron Mask… … .”

It’s an iron mask.

Unlike other clan members both outside the labyrinth, he was generous and kind to our sisters.

and… … .

‘Emily’s colleague.’

For reasons unknown, Emily looked after their sisters all day today. She was so ignorant that she didn’t know that.

‘Why did these people help us? … .’

She didn’t know.

But one thing was certain.

If it wasn’t for their dedication, I and my sister would have been… … .

‘In the beginning… ?’

When the accident reached there, memories flooded my mind.

“Oh, my sister!”

“… … ?”

“Uh, how is your sister? My girl, you should have been by my side… … ! Haven’t you seen it?”

“… … You were the only one found in the wreckage.”

“ah… … .”

Amelia unwittingly tightened her hand.

“Ahhh… … .”

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My mind was dizzy.

The words of the iron mask that explained the current situation sounded like they were crushed.

“Now we are going back to Noark. The road to the city has collapsed… … . What, are you asleep?”

In the distant consciousness, a low, thick man’s voice resounded.

“… … I’m sorry, I couldn’t save you properly.”

“… … .”

“See you later.”

That was the last thing I remember.

“Here… … .”

When time passed, and when she opened her eyes again, she was in a cemetery with an eerie atmosphere.

In the distance, the fortress of Noark could be seen, and the nose smelled of a pungent smell.

and… … .

“… … .”

There was nobody around.

Iron Mask and Emily.

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My one and only sister.

Shrek.

Amelia pulled out her dagger like a possessed man.

There was thick blood.

“Uh, sister… … .”

Seeing the blood on the dagger made me realize it.

What happened today is not like a dream.

“Ahhh… … .”

A commotion could be heard in Amelia’s ears, who had been sitting there for a while.

“here! Who is here?”

“What is he?”

“You look like Felic Barker’s chaser?”

“Let’s take it with us, maybe you know something, right?”

Afterwards, Amelia realized that she was led into the city by the guards.

“… … .”

being completely alone.

Because the older sister who protected me no longer exists.

From now on, I have to survive alone in this city.

***

As I watched Amelia being dragged away by the guards, I heard a voice behind me.

“Seeing that figure makes my heart feel heavy for nothing. It felt like I had done something terrible.”

What do you mean, are you going to cosplay as a benevolent grandfather?

I really don’t even think about it that way.

“By the way, where did you leave my colleagues alone?”

“If it’s that wife, she’s already there.”

“However, an unconscious woman… … .”

“Don’t worry, the old man would wake up as soon as he left.”

Well, that’s it.

Those words relieved my worries.

Because she is a woman who can protect herself no matter what.

I just have one question.

“But why don’t you come with me?”

To my question, Auril Gabis responded as if asking something obvious.

“Isn’t there a story to share with the old lady?”

Ah, that…

‘Now that I’m here, I can’t even brag about not liking it… … .’

It is natural for people to have different attitudes when entering and leaving the bathroom.

Even though I made up my mind to give what I had to give, when the time came, my mouth did not fall easily.

“Are you sure you won’t keep your promise?”

Auril Gavis’ voice was gentle, but strangely, there was a sense of pressure in his words.

“name.”

Slowly avoiding his gaze, the old man took a step closer to him, with a different look in his eyes.

“Tell me your name. Or it’s better to take off that mask first. Hmm, yes… … It would be better to see your face first.”

It was truly terrifying to see a snort coming out every time he took a breath.

therefore… … .

“Come on, wait!”

He quickly raised his hand and stopped Auril Gabis.

And I put my hand into the subspace.

Seeing me like that, he asked.

“… Why are you rummaging through your bag?”

hey there’s something to try

“A fragment of a record?”

Soon after, he tilted his head as he checked the items I took out of the subspace bag.

“Why?”

why why why

Because this was my last goal.

That’s right, Seongju said.

[Wow, I heard it’s the same as when you came. When I’ve done all my work here, I’ll be able to be called back… … .]

The way to return to the original time zone is to complete all ‘to-dos’. I decided that the remaining ‘to do’ was to save Laura.

And that role is now over.

In other words, hopefully, you can use it to jump into the future without paying wages.

Well, it would have been… … .

‘Why not?’

The fragments of the record did not even move.

But, without knowing it, did the disappointment show on my face?

“… … Heh heh, was that what you were aiming for?”

Perhaps the old man also noticed my intentions, so he looked at me with his eyes wide open.

“It wasn’t a lie that I wanted to be a friendly relationship. That’s why I’ve been able to fulfill all these annoying requests… … . He must have been thinking of hitting the old man in the back of the head until the very end.”

“misunderstanding… Misunderstanding. If we talk calmly—”

“Okay. Now I know exactly how to deal with you.”

‘Nimiral.’

Without realizing it, I took a step back, and Auril Gavis beckoned into the air.

Whoo-!

A body dragged by an invisible physical force, as if wearing [Eye of the Storm]. When I woke up, at some point, I was in front of him.

“Now, let’s start by looking at your face.”

Soon, Auril Gavis reached out towards my helmet.

‘Ha, if I had known it would be like this, I would have just taken it off with my own hands.’

I regretted it later, but it is already too late to turn back.

tuk.

It was at that moment when Auril Gavis’ fingertips touched my helmet.

Even in the dark night there is light.

aa-!

The fragment stone of the record he was holding in his hand suddenly began to radiate a pure white brilliance in all directions.

‘Yes, this is old man exploitation.’

In a world where everything turned white, I smiled.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I was going to keep my promise.”

“… bloke!!”

“Don’t scream. Then what about it? My role here is over.”

“name! Then tell me your name—”

flash-!

The light exploded like a flash of light, crushing Auril Gabis’ voice.

and… … .

tuk.

As the light faded, the feet that were slightly floating touched the ground.

The timing was tight, but it meant that the plan to exploit the unpaid elders was a success—

“uh… … .”

But again, what kind of English is this?

“uh… … ?”

I looked around and was stunned.

That’s because everything was the same.

Broken cemetery.

The corpse of the cemetery manager.

And even the stench from the burnt city.

If you came in the original time zone, there must be something different, but everything around you remains the same.

just… … .

“What the hell, where did you go?”

Only Auril Gavis disappeared.