Chapter 57 Do Not Wish For My Death
For the past 18 years, I've been told by many teachers at different dojos that I'm just average and not special. But I've learned one important thing through experience.
That is, how important momentum is in a fight.
"Zaaah!!!"
"Ughhh...!"
I was totally riding the wave. Maybe it was the reaction from all the tough times I've been through. With a powerful strike fueled by my fierce spirit, even Shura, who was in a brainwashed state, was wide-eyed.
But honestly, I was just as surprised by the result.
"What's up with this guy?" (Wait, did Earth Meging (Megingjörð) really boost my power this much?)
The white magic Earth Meging (Megingjörð) is one of my special moves that increases the attack power of whoever it's cast on. But isn't it working a bit too well?
It's just weird. I mean, even Shura couldn't keep up and was being pushed back.
(Hehe, surprised? The truth is, I have an ability that boosts magic effects. So, the extra power from your support magic is thanks to me!)
(Seriously, Ruthless! You're amazing!)
(How about that?)
I figured it out. I never expected that the iron pipe would have such an auto-buff effect. No wonder it could lend me its power.
(So, instead of just messing around with swordplay, let's go all out with magic! Come on!)
(Uh oh, bad news.)
(Huh?)
(I can only use white magic.)
(.........What? That's such a waste!)
(Ow!)
Yeah, if I had any talent with the 4 primary colors, I could've gone all out. Ruthless seems really disappointed, but I wanted to unleash some flashy magic too. I really wanted to show off.
(Well, it's okay. Even if it's just basic magic, I can still help you, so do your best, okay?)
(Yeah, don't worry, I'll do it.)
Even so, Ruthless's support with white magic is super powerful.
Not getting pushed back by Shura is definitely a sign of a comeback.
Shura probably realized it was at a disadvantage in close combat. While glaring at me with hatred, Shura quickly gathered magic around itself.
"Burn, burn, the beginning of red!"
"Ugh, no way you're landing that? 'Silver technique that crosses the sky with my legs!'"
So, she's planning to crush me with magic instead of a sword.
In that case, I'll have to pull out my secret weapon.
To be honest, white magic isn't just about boosting strength with Earth Meging (Megingjörð). If we're talking about arms, then it's time to boost my legs.
"'Claw of Ifrit!' "
"[Shoes of Hel (Helskor)]!"
Before the fiery claws could form, my white magic created a wind like wings from the heels of my shoes.
And of course, it wasn't just a pretty wind. If Earth Meging (Megingjörð) boosts strength, then Helskor, named after the shoes of the Hel, is a white magic that enhances "speed."
"Too slow!" (Emergency retreat!)
By the time the fiery claws were ready to strike, I had already escaped backward with incredible speed.
Yes. I perfectly pulled off the "too slow!" move that everyone dreams of. I couldn't help but do a little victory pose in my mind.
"Ouch!"
(Wow, that looks painful. You're such a klutz!)
(Ugh, Hah, what a fail! Got too hyped and bonked myself on the wall...)
It seems I couldn't connect it to the "too slow, I'm yawning!" combo. Damn, the boost was just too much. It's a good thing, but I just started to get the hang of it during my training with Quollio.
"!!"
While I was making excuses and writhing in pain, a bad smell suddenly hit my nose, and I quickly looked up.
What I saw in front of me was a "red scene," and I grimaced hard.
(Crap, the flames are getting out of control...! Stupid, she kept using red magic here...)
The fire probably started from the Claw of Ifrit missing its target. There was no light in the ruins, and now there was a fire.
(Wow, what a mess. It's a big deal because you dodged, big brother.)
(This is no joke. We gotta get outta here!)
(Do we have time to argue? This building is old, and the fire will spread quickly, you know? We're in a pretty big pinch right now!)
(Spare me the lecture, I know!)
Ruthless's teasing was annoying, but it was true that we couldn't take our time anymore. However, beyond the raging flames, something even more chaotic was happening.
[ga,gaaa,gaaaaaaa...]
"...What the hell?" (That beast suddenly started to suffer...?)
"Ugh, I... I have to protect... no, the beast. The beast... ahhh, my head, it's splitting...!"
"What the...?" (Shura?! Why is she...?!)
The beast was holding its head and groaning as if it was scared of the flames, and Shura was also pressing her head as if she was enduring a terrible headache.
It must have been really painful. I could only stand there, watching Shura swing her sword around as if trying to chase away something invisible.
(...Hmm. Looks like the banshee and that girl are not good with fire. I wonder if they have some kind of trauma?)
(Banshee?)
(That's the name of the beast. Anyway... this is actually a good thing. Okay, here's a big suggestion from this cute Ruthless! How about we smartly... retreat from the battle?)
(What the?! You want to run away?!)
I was taken aback by the unexpected suggestion.
But Ruthless's voice kept going, ignoring my shock.
(Come on, they say running away is winning, right? Like I said before, the fire will spread soon, and if we're not careful, we might not be able to escape! The banshee will probably die on its own, so I think it's smarter to run away now.)
(You... want me to ditch Shura?!)
(Yeah? She might be a teammate, but it's her fault for getting brainwashed. Besides, if you die, it's all over. You don't want to die, right?)
(Of course I don't wanna die!)
(Then let's run away. Safely, for sure, to stay alive. Am I wrong?)
(...)
It's true that she wasn't wrong. If I died, it would all be over.
That's usually how it is. There's no special exception.
I, too, wouldn't get a second chance if I lost my life this time.
I've finally started this story. I definitely don't want to die easily.
That's right. I don't want to die.
That's why... "I can't die."
"ou're right, Ruthless's idea is solid." (I think Ruthless's suggestion is right.)
(See! So then...)
"Yeah──" (Yes──)
I can't die.
Without even thinking, the answer was clear from the start.
"──So we gotta stick with it." (──That's why we can't run away.)
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