Part 2, Episode 157.
It’s Kaiser!
At first, it was a small cry.
It was nothing more than a shout that a user involuntarily let out because everyone’s attention was focused on it, given how spectacularly it appeared.
However, that shout turned into a roar in an instant.
“Kaiser! Kaiser is here!!”
“Waaahhhh!!”
“Holy sh*t!!”
“Kaiser! Kaiser! Kaiser!”
As if by prior agreement, everyone shouted Kaiser’s name in unison.
The existence of Kaiser, who appeared when they were sinking into the abyss of endless despair, was like a single ray of light cast in a cave for the users.
As if it were contagious, the shouts of the dozens grew into hundreds and thousands, and everyone on the battlefield harbored hope.
-Crazy, it’s Kaiser!
Wow, I couldn’t believe it, but it’s true?
-Ah, Kamen… … .
Wait, where have you been all this time?
Hey hey, the protagonist is supposed to appear last.
Is this real? It’s not CGI, right?
Wow, Kaiser is the only one participating, but why do I feel so reassured?
No, but what difference does it make just because Kaiser showed up? It’s a total mess right now.
Seriously, it’s already over. Don’t harbor any false hope.
The chat window was no different.
Of course, as some in the chat suggested, the appearance of just one Kaiser was not enough reason to cause such a violent reaction.
Isn’t it more reassuring to have Kaiser appear here rather than Reihas?
-Well… that’s true.
Seriously, there’s something that makes me really look forward to it. In the end, when you just clung to Kaiser’s pants, he carried the team, remember?
Ah, do it again this time, do it.
But the path he has walked so far.
His achievement of completing a path that everyone declared impossible gives people a sense of inexplicable faith once again.
And surely no one can feel it as strongly as those on the scene.
Waaahhhh!!
Wow, everyone’s shouting the owner’s name? Was the owner this powerful?
-Lizariza!
Hmm! The ignorant have finally gained the eyes to recognize the greatness of their Lord. Things are turning out rightly.
As if it were the only hope.
The Guardians whispered as they watched them shout for them to leave.
Dohyeon was just as flustered.
Although he had often appeared at the very end due to circumstances, this was the first time he had received such an intense reaction.
But that was only for a moment.
Dohyeon soon looked around to assess the situation, and his expression sank low.
I thought the reaction was a bit different today… …the situation is really bad.
I’m not lying, I don’t know what would have happened if we had arrived just one minute later. The monsters were surrounding the elves and users from all sides.
It is literally a situation where the center is on the verge of being taken over.
“Ah, my god… I am ashamed. I have shown a shameful side even to the Knight.”
“Kamen…….”
No. You have done more than enough.
Right. You all worked hard.
“Ah… how can you be so benevolent?”
The berserker, maintaining his stance and bending one knee while gasping for breath with a body covered in wounds, and the few remaining believers.
As Charlie said, they tried beyond their limits.
If it weren’t for them, the game would probably have ended long ago, let alone last until he arrived.
Just then, a grumbling voice was heard from behind.
“Hey, can’t you see me? He told me to hold out, so I held out like crazy, but he doesn’t even acknowledge me.”
Ah, old man.
It was Ast, looking completely exhausted.
Dohyeon chuckled at the sight of the Guardians constantly grumbling that they weren’t greeting him even though they were exhausted, and extended his fist.
I couldn’t bring myself to say anything embarrassing, so it was a gesture meaning that I had worked hard.
“Anyway, did these guys conspire? Whenever they think they’re at a disadvantage, they throw a punch first. Ugh.”
… … Of course, the middle-aged man seemed to take it differently, though.
However, given the circumstances, the middle-aged man quickly changed the subject, seemingly having no intention of arguing further.
So, what do you think?
“……Honestly, it’s really not good. I told you to hold out, not to give it to everyone except the center.”
“Hey, man. Do you think it’s that easy? Even Kuku is doing that over there. It’s a miracle we’ve held out this long. If it weren’t for Alterion, we would all be dead.”
“If it’s Alterion… the Elder?”
Ast gestured quickly to the side with his chin instead of answering.
When I looked where I had gestled, I saw an Elf Elder sitting with a face full of resentment and exhaustion, like someone who had failed to finish a marathon.
He gave a wry smile as our eyes met.
My legs are trembling, so it looks like I can’t get up even if I want to.
on the other side…….
[What is that guy up to now? I don’t like him.]
The author is the one who destroyed the magic stone. He is the guy who got beaten up by those useless vermin who boasted they would take care of it.
[Tsk. It’s just one more bug, but you really harbor useless hopes.]
Grr- grr!
Over there looked not just fine, but completely energetic.
Although the number of monsters and invaders had decreased significantly, it still exceeded nearly 2,000, and the leader and second-in-command remained in power.
chuck.
This works out well. This woman is that bastard’s colleague. Wouldn’t it be quite an entertainment to watch her die at the hands of a colleague?
The deadly silver-haired woman who stood decisively before them.
The Empress was approaching, her red eyes flashing sharply.
Saaa-
A tremendous presence can be felt from her as she approaches, radiating a thick murderous aura.
It feels completely different from when we were together as colleagues.
I used to wonder why enemies would run away the moment our eyes met, but now I understood. It was because my entire body’s warning sensors were ringing, as if I were facing a dangerous beast.
It was unfamiliar, but it wasn’t a feeling I was experiencing for the first time.
“It reminds me of the old days. She was like that when we first met.”
“Is this the time to be reminiscing about the past? Is there a way or not?”
“Wait a minute. It’s almost time.”
“Time? What the… Hey. You aren’t talking about the time the disaster awakens, are you…?”
I could not continue with the review.
Paaah-!
With a violent recoil, the surroundings began to be engulfed in darkness.
[The leader of the hostile forces, ‘Batan’, casts the area-of-effect spell ‘Dark Sanctuary’.]
[Unfolds a space of darkness that envelops the surrounding area, increasing the power of dark magic cast by the caster.]
[The second-in-command of the hostile forces, ‘???’, casts ‘Flower of Weakening’.]
[Creates a Flower of Weakness where dark magic was cast.]
[Targets exposed to the Flower of Weakness suffer from the ‘Weakness’ status effect, reducing all stats by 15%.]
It was a combined attack by Bataan and the second-in-command.
Just as I was watching the scene of the world being bathed in round darkness, as if a curtain were being drawn.
[Apostle, who has become a hero to those who harbor vain hopes. How truly ridiculous.]
Batan’s condescending voice was heard.
[Do you really think you can handle this alone? The way I see it… it looks like you wouldn’t even be able to handle one of your own comrades.]
“…….”
The Empress and the Second-in-command blocked the way as if carrying out his orders.
And the countless users, intruders, and monsters surrounding it.
We have to admit what needs to be admitted.
No matter how strong Dohyeon had become, it was nearly impossible to break through their defenses and kill Batan in such a disadvantageous situation.
Smirk.
“What are you talking about? Who said you came alone?”
[……what?]
… … if I’m alone.
That’s right, we have it too!
-Liza!
… … That is not what my lord meant, is it?
[… … If you are referring to the Guardians standing beside you… … .]
It was that moment.
Boom! Boom-!
[… … ?]
The sound of a huge drum echoing from somewhere.
And following that, the magnificent sound of a trumpet and a peculiar melody produced by iron threads touching each other rang out.
The sound, which initially came from the entrance, gradually expanded its range and soon could be heard from the entire surrounding area.
“W-what? What’s with the sudden music?”
“I know, right. But somehow… doesn’t it sound just like a march?”
“What on earth is going on?”
“Surely something isn’t going to explode again?”
The users seemed confused by this.
They were happy that Kaiser had finally appeared, but it seemed like another unmanageable incident was about to break out.
However, it was not Dohyeon whose face actually hardened.
[This sound… … Could it be?]
Batan looked around with a rare look of surprise.
As if remembering this sound.
And perhaps it was the same for some of the older elves, as they stood there blankly, their bewilderment clearly evident.
Among them, the one with the biggest reaction was Alterion.
“This performance is definitely… My God. So that guy really is alive.”
With a face dripping with a wistful look behind his bewilderment, he struggled to stand up, holding onto his trembling legs.
Then, he gazed endlessly at the place beyond where the sound of drums could be heard.
Boom- boom!
A sound I heard more than a hundred years ago.
However, even a hundred years could not erase this sound from memory.
Because once, I walked with a friend, making the same drumbeat.
The sound grew louder as it got closer, and
“Uh oh!”
“Crazy…… What is all that!?”
“Wow, really?”
“oh my god!”
Eventually, as the figures of the numerous people surrounding them came into view, the users let out a cry of astonishment.
“Oh, my God…….”
“Oh World Water. Thank you. They have come out again.”
“So you’re still alive…?”
“I can’t believe it. To think I would see this sight again before I die.”
Even the High Elves who remembered the distant past could not contain their astonishment. Some were even wiping away tears.
Ast let out a hollow laugh as he watched the magnificent sight.
“Is this what you prepared? What on earth kind of trick did you pull?”
“I have a connection with their leader, you see. I actually cleared up a misunderstanding between the two of them.”
“misunderstanding?”
There is such a thing.
Dohyeon didn’t bother to answer and just gave a smirk.
Indeed, just as he said, Ast was soon able to roughly grasp the situation.
-Alterion.
A man’s deep voice pierces the ear as if carried through the air.
As the man gestured, the barrier spread by Batan crumbled, revealing the original village scenery.
An ability to unconditionally break any barrier at least once, unless it was set up by a race occupying the five thrones.
“ah…….”
It’s been a while. But… you look like a mess.
A unique ability granted to only one race.
A dark-skinned man grinned, met Alterion’s eyes, and drew his sword.
Sreung-
Then, gripping it in reverse, he handed the handle to Alterion and said
I have come to help, my friend.
The most brilliant hero born of the Dark Elves, and a tragic hero who fell from grace.
At the same time, the one who enjoyed the golden age alongside Alterion during the time when the elves were at their most glorious.
“……Astra.”
Astra Lavencia.
It was the moment he led the Dark Elf army he had been hiding in and stepped back out into the world.
And it wasn’t just the Dark Elves.
Ughhhhh-!
Kaaah!!
Because it was impossible for the Dark Elves alone to deal with an overwhelming army of over ten thousand besieging the village.
“……Inhabitants of the forest?”
I brought him along. He followed me because I told him it was the only chance to stop Behemoth.
They were various races living in hiding in the forest, away from the eyes of the world, excluding the three major races: elves, nymphs, and fairies.
Even though each of them may be weaker than the three major races, now that they have united like this.
He was a more reliable supporter than anyone else.
-Alterion. There is still a lot to sort out with you. Although the misunderstandings have been cleared up, there are still many things I cannot understand. You probably feel the same way.
“……Yeah. I know.”
It was when Alterion answered with a somewhat bitter look on his face.
Suddenly, Astra smirked, raising one corner of his mouth.
But not now.
“……?”
Let’s forget everything. Why don’t we go back to the past for a while? To those days when we had nothing to fear.
An expression that is extremely stiff, yet subtly mischievous in some way.
It was the same look from his younger days when she used to scold him for playing rough pranks.
“How long are you going to just stand there? Why aren’t you grabbing me right now?”
Alterion let out a smirk and grasped the sword Astra had been holding out all along.
Waaah-!!!
A thunderous shout echoed through my mind like a resounding voice.
Dark Elves and Elves.
They, who were originally one race but had been divided, have returned after more than a hundred years.
As the race of that time that threatened even the five thrones.
