Episode 795 Execution of the Commandments (1)
“Joining the Blood Alliance was absolutely not my own will. It is the consensus of the underworld, so I had no choice but to…! This is Grant! That is right! It is all the doing of the Grand Elder, Grant! That washed-up old wretch suddenly brought in massive forces after hiding somewhere and took the lead! If I had defied that flow back then, I wouldn’t have survived in the first place!”
War merchant Vernon McFree pleaded desperately, placing his hand on the floor.
“And the request to support the assassination of the Ruler was entirely Fidrak’s demand! I had no plans of my own. After all, all I have is money and troops! Still, I didn’t help completely! Because I had absolutely no intention of falling out with Eon! Personally! Of course!”
I don’t even know what I’m babbling about.
Vernon just blurted it out.Whatever came to mind.As a habit, he cleverly fabricated a story, mixing lies and truth. He wanted to live. The bone-chilling fear that he might die the moment he stopped making excuses made his lips move.
logic.
“I am a mere figurehead officer of the Blood Alliance! My title is nothing more than that! I had to follow orders even though I knew it was wrong, simply to survive!”
emotion.
“Isn’t the desire to save one’s life a natural human instinct…? Please consider this. There will be room for leniency!”
Rational.
“B-But still! I can be of help to the High Lord in eliminating this wicked blood alliance! I will provide all the information I have. Anything! I will accomplish whatever the High Lord orders! So, so please, please give me just one chance to live……!!”
Vernon mobilized everything.
A war merchant is a profession that instigates or gets involved in various types of wars, earning profit through intelligence gathering, troop support, and the sale of weapons.
Since Vernon makes a living from conflict, he actually stayed on ownerless land and worked tirelessly.
Competition intensified in the ownerless lands, and while the past two years were spent engrossed in the conflict between the Southern Beastmen Tribe and the Kingdom of Ronia… the business foundation of the Central Continent was completely ruined.
In any case, unlike his bloated body, Vernon McFree had a sharp tongue.Eloquence was his business capital.
Tap. Tap.
Verden tapped the armrest with a long stroke while sitting in an antique chair. Of course, it was not the unpleasant chair Vernon had been sitting in.The Alpha and Beta, perched on his shoulders respectively, stared at Vernon.
[… … .]
Vernon glanced around cautiously but hurriedly bowed his head. Cold sweat, bordering on a foul odor, trickled down his almost invisible jawline.
At that moment, Verden’s fingertips stopped.
“Vernon McFree.”“H-H-I, give me my order!”“I will grant you some time. The duration may vary slightly depending on your attitude toward cooperation, though.”
Ample time?Time to spare?
Vernon couldn’t quite figure out what those words meant, but he banged his head against the wall for now. After all, he had no choice but to do so at that moment.
“I will do my utmost!!!”“Get information from the Ruler, Vernon McFree.”“Yes.”
Rateon strode toward Vernon. The armor was covered in bloodstains. It must have been Pidrak’s.
Gulp.
Vernon moistened his throat with saliva and prepared to answer immediately. Meanwhile, Verden left the office and went out into the hallway.
Isabella asked. She was waiting outside because she did not want to endure Vernon’s somewhat irritating body odor.
“Interrogation? Do you think we don’t need to look at the memories?”“They were quite cooperative without needing to interrogate, so I left it to Rateon. Besides,
Upon gaining insight into his inner self, it was found that while Fidlock’s psychology was so heavy that he would not even open his mouth properly under torture, Vernon at that moment was very light.This was because extreme fear had already burrowed deep into his bones.
We have secured some important information, such as the Blood Alliance’s headquarters, through Feedrock’s memories. Now, we can reach a conclusion by cross-referencing this with the information Vernon provided.
Not long after, Alpha and Beta, who had been focusing on the sounds coming from inside the office, simultaneously glared with their single eyes.The first Demon King’s two artificial golems drew a circle with their short and long arms.
[Information. Match.]
[Southern Delharun, confirmed.]
Delharun is a nation that divided the northern part of the Eastern Continent, where the Darkwarton Magic Tower is located, and is a trace left by the forces of the Transcendents known as the Empress during the Race War about 300 years ago.
Verden was one of the regions I had never visited before.
With Landerk’s disappearance, the Blood Alliance’s core was clearly exposed. This also marked the limitations of a hastily formed shadowy force that had lost its backer.Of course, the reason the Blood Alliance could not exert its full strength was due to the variable of the Sinner of Death.
The Glory of the Dead does not recognize the first Necromancer. Neither do the Sinners.
Since Andes Necrail himself confirmed it, the credibility is sufficient. The fact that there is a hand to target the forces operating in the shadows gave Verden a sense of stability.
Verden asked.
“What about Unia?”“She is still in the middle of a magic battle, but they say there are no issues even from an objective standpoint. Above all, they say that parts of the Head of the House can be seen in her movements.”
Isabella lightly tapped Verden’s chest as if knocking.
“Unia got a good senior, didn’t she?”
* * *
Zakran’s jaw muscles bulged silently.His forehead felt hot.As he exerted maximum concentration, his rational thinking bordered on an animalistic reaction.
Black Law: Chaotic Splatter
Thousands of iron chains generated in the realm of black magic struck the sky and began to wildly and ceaselessly strike the ground and the void.
Kagagagagagagagang!
The pitch-black chains collided one after another, shattering the regularity.
A chilling resonance.Spreading, miscellaneous curses.Bone-chilling sharpness.The trajectory of chains unknown even to Zakran.
With not only her left arm but also her left leg neutralized by the seal of the Black Magic, Junia’s deep blue eyes moved rapidly as she searched for a way out.
I personally dealt with what was directly life-threatening, andavoided dangerous things with the intention of minimizing losses.
The physical abilities enhanced by multiple 6th-tier enchantment spells and the weapon skills taught by the Sage of Power since childhood shone brightly.
The curse seeps into the gaping wound.
Necrosis, poison, weakness, contamination, pain… … I certainly can’t last long. But that’s fine. Because it will end before the curse finishes its job.
Okay, calculation finished!
Yunia consumed the two remaining satellite bodies of Mua at once.
Quadra Casting:
Whoooooosh!
A wall of air currents several times thicker than an ordinary castle wall blocked off all sides. The chains that had bounced off struck again, but they could not reach Junia, who was already surrounded by the storm.
Zakran’s staff shook for a moment.
How could they do that?
A wizard can fly into the sky even without limbs. That is correct. They can ‘only’ fly. Performing acrobatics is nearly impossible. Because’flight’ is a realm of the senses.Therefore, if their physical balance is off, they are severely affected.
Why don’t Zakran seal each other’s right arms and legs as well?
It is a simple reason.
Fundamentally, arms are an extension of magic. Just as a wand points a point, the accuracy of magic drops drastically without a landmark.Without legs, not only would
The fact that he cannot move properly or use magic is a fatal factor for Zakran as well. In fact, it is a suicidal act that lowers his chances of winning.
However… despite her physical disadvantage, Junia is
It is hard to believe.
How on earth did he manage to do something that even he himself wouldn’t dare attempt? Just what kind of person raised such a sorcerer?If they truly have a senior-junior relationship with the divine, does that mean he is Black Hour’s prospective successor?
Crack.
“Ugh…!”
The excessive calculation strained my head. The countless chains of curses filling the surroundings collapse at a rapid speed.
In the midst of the chaos, Yunia controlled her breathing quickly and shallowly. Her entire body was covered in wounds, and the nape of her neck was quite deeply gouged.The bleeding was heavy, and just as the wounds were deep, the curse must have seeped in just as deeply.
My loss is no less than that because I failed to end it with a chaotic strike. Prolonging the magic battle would only serve to increase uncertainty.
My brain is throbbing hard.
Although wizards are said to grow stronger with age, physical decline is inevitable. Even injuries that could be endured in youth can no longer be handled.Considering the escape route, finishing this in the shortest possible time is the only solution.
‘I must kill him, right now!’
The Tyrant’s Way pioneered by Zakran was a path of cursing and binding the opponent. That was the essence of black magic as he understood it in his own way.
Bang!
Zacran held the staff upside down and stuck it into the ground.
Black Law: Harm
A single chain drawn from the realm of dark magic straightened out and pierced the line of death. The price was to curse both the opponent and oneself.Immediately, thousands of iron chains exploded from the chain and rushed toward Junia in unison.
This is a trump card used by Zakran, who understood black magic to be harmful, capable of inevitably hitting and cursing targets sealed by black magic.
Yunia’s eyes flashed.
‘now!’
I pulled [Ultima] deep. The moment I arbitrarily transcended the realm through the Darkmoon’s calculation method, six satellites of selflessness appeared behind me.
Successful breakthrough of the magic hierarchy in the all-out war against the Bohemian Magic Tower.
Ordinarily, the magic of
Whoosh.
As all the satellites were consumed at once, the pre-calculated composite magic formed on the head of [Ultima].
Lancinate
A gravity-driven atmospheric vortex spun rapidly and flew away. The mere aftermath shook the chains of curses raining down in reverse.
Compared to the transcendent beings of the magic world, Junia’s abilities are woefully inadequate. No matter how hard she tries, she cannot even reach the hem of their clothes.
but.
The destructive power of a single magic spell imbued with her full power, which temporarily transcends hierarchy, truly reaches the realm of transcendence.
Hwaaaaaaaak───!
The chains of the curse could not endure for even a moment and were completely ground to pieces.
Zakran muttered with a hollow expression.
“……My, magic.
A life spent walking the path of evil for nearly an entire lifetime was brutally trampled. The reality of having suffered a head-on defeat, and an overwhelming one at that, was infinitely cruel.I could have accepted it if it had been a defeat by a narrow margin.
Countless wizards despair and lament, blocked by the wall of talent.Today, Zakran was one of them.
“If this is fate, it is cruel.”
The moment he was swept into the center of
Kwaaaaaaaang!
The abandoned village was transformed into a flat plain by the shockwave reflected from the earth… … . No trace of human habitation could be found here anymore.Thud.Zakran’s only memento was the ring-shaped artifact,
Yunia landed on the ground.
“Fate? What fate? You just lost to me.”
She picked up the ring after regaining the freedom of her sealed left arm and leg. She wondered if it might be destroyed, but it seemed to be surprisingly durable.
anyway.
Tight.
Yunia clenched her fist tightly and… stretched widely.
“We wontttttttt!”“Thank you for your hard work, Lady Yunia.”
Hares of the Society, who had descended from a seaplane that was in high concealment high in the sky, smiled and gave a round of applause in celebration.
Hares now had less work pulling the Sage of Wisdom’s wheelchair, and was currently assisting the Aspects of Eon in various ways.
“That was a magnificent battle of magic. You performed better than expected. To think you silenced the Black Mage Zakran without even activating [Ultima].”“Ahem, well, I had enough intelligence. It’s a natural result, I suppose.”
A wizard is one who prepares.
I had long ago figured out what kind of magic Zakran of the Black Magic uses, what tactics he employs, and what magical paths he has pioneered.I had also planned how to take the lead in the magical battle against Zakran.
The magical intersection that decided the final showdown was exactly as Unia intended. It was the result of her conviction that she would win unconditionally if she won with firepower.
“And, for a high-ranking 6th-tier mage, he was a bit lacking. Honestly, he is far weaker than Tilon Narger of the Bohemirn Magic Tower. Even with Mr. Aldanis and Enette there back then, he was pushed back. Not to mention Angelo, that monster who was at the pinnacle.”“Of course. Tilon Narger was one of the highest elders of the Bohemirn Magic Tower.”“But he approached you rashly and got his neck broken and killed with a single blow.”
Yunia shook her head.
“Anyway, I realized that not all High Rank 6s are created equal. I can’t exactly grovel to a guy like that, can I? I’ve learned a thing or two from the Sages and my seniors. Besides, I’m only one step away from reaching the High Rank 6 myself.”“Everyone will be proud of you, Lady Yunia. Please wipe here.”“Ah.”
Yunia hurriedly wiped her nosebleed with the handkerchief handed to her.It was the aftermath of breaking through the magic hierarchy.
Still, he didn’t lie in bed for days feeling like he was going to die like last time. Because he had confirmed how much his body could endure.
The maximum allowed range is summoning up to six satellites.Consecutive magic releases are allowed twice.
If you exceed that number, you will suffer serious injuries without exception, and in severe cases, fatal injuries.
Press firmly.
While Junia clutched the bridge of her nose and waited for the bleeding to stop… Hares, who had been standing with his hands behind his back, turned his head to the side.
“It is time to stop watching and come out to state your purpose. This is a one-time warning. I will not tolerate any further silence.”
Hares narrowed his eyes.
“Black Beast.”“…….”
The black beast, which had been leaning against the back of a small hill, appeared. Then, it took a handmade tobacco from its bosom and put it in its mouth.An ember that came out as it flicked its sharp claws burned the wick of the tobacco.
“Phew.”
The black beast exhaled smoke.
“I enjoyed the magic battle.”“I was wondering what you were talking about… You’re a strange beastman.”
Yunia spoke, still covering her nose with a handkerchief.
“Judging by the fact that you just kept watching without interfering, you don’t seem to have any particular hostility. What business does one of the Central Continent’s Four Powers have here?”“I received a personal request. To help Eon kill Zakran if he seems likely to cause trouble. But I suppose there was no need for you to go out of your way to come here.”“A request…?”
Yunia furrowed her brow.
“Is that client perhaps a sinner of death?”
An ally who provides the Blood Alliance’s secrets while concealing their identity and helps Eon. In Junia’s mind, no other possibility came to mind.
“Don’t worry about who the client is. The important thing is the money. I received money in exchange for accepting the commission. That’s all there is to it.”
The black beast walked away with a thick cigarette in its mouth. Its attitude and mindset were the very epitome of a mercenary.It seemed there was nothing to be gained by trying to capture it.
Yunia frowned.
“It looks like the Four Powerhouses of the Central Continent only recruit humans who aren’t exactly normal… Ah, anyway, what about the others?”“Zakran’s organization hiding in the Ternetia Federation has been annihilated. We’ve dealt with Fidrak as well. And, there is one important piece of good news.”“Good news? What is it?”“His Excellency has returned. The Blood Alliance’s special assassination squad that infiltrated Arrain has been wiped out. He says the source of the Bloodcry Plague has also been dealt with.”“You, Senior?!”
A glint appeared in Junia’s eyes. Upon hearing the news that the pinnacle of Eon had returned, a weak giggle escaped her lips involuntarily.
“Just like you, Senior. The Blood Alliance looks like it’s coming to an end soon, doesn’t it?”“Yes, just as you said.”
Hares nodded.
Your Excellency headed to southern Delharun in search of the Blood Alliance’s headquarters.
* * *
After realizing that secrets were being leaked, most of the Blood Alliance executives waited in the meeting room while the assassination of Aeon Phase was underway.
Since it was a matter proposed by Grant and mutually agreed upon, things were relatively quiet for a few days, but that little patience they had left eventually ran out.
Where is Grant!
Daewon-ro is not visible yesterday or today.
It suddenly disappeared.
He played a pivotal role in the founding of the Blood Alliance and was treated with respect even in the underworld, but it was difficult to tolerate any further developments.
“You showed quite a bit of ambition, which is why we followed you this far, but what has the Blood Alliance actually done?! Our secrets were leaked right from the start, and we were counterattacked by Eon! Even the surprise attack, which had the highest chance of success, failed; is there any point in struggling forward? Our opponent is a Transcendent!”“I fully agree with Kordan’s opinion. Hmm, wouldn’t our chances of survival be higher if we disbanded the Blood Alliance now and went our separate ways?”“What do you mean? We could only survive if we had the Blood Alliance.”“We must clearly prove the cause and effect. The Grand Elder hasn’t shown any actual results yet, but shouldn’t we at least bring back the head of one of Eon’s executives for us to accept it? That way, we might follow without complaint. Don’t you agree?”“Hmm…”“Ahem…”
That is not wrong.Not at all.It is perfectly correct.
I know Grant has powerful backing, but he must prove that his strength holds the potential to hold Eon back.If he fails to do so… … I will have no choice but to deal with it according to the laws of the underworld, as always.
Public opinion quickly swayed to one side.
Of the 23 executives of the Blood Alliance, the 14 gathered in the underground conference room harbored hostility toward Grant, following a single interest befitting bigwigs of the underworld.
Some harbored the ambition to command the Blood Alliance according to their own whims. For the power of the Blood Alliance was not something to be easily discarded.
“I must find Grant.”“I will unleash the human hounds.”“Since the leader of Grimnax and the Six Evils of Narvia are nowhere to be seen, he is likely with them. I will head in that direction.”
Someone stopped him.
“Wait. What if those two side with Grant? I can’t let anything else go wrong, but we can’t turn the leader of Grimnax into an enemy.”“Don’t worry. Did we say we would harm them? We just need proof. It is a legitimate procedure.”“You know very well that there are no eternal friends or enemies in this world. It would be ideal if we could just negotiate with the leader of Grimnax. With our total assets, shouldn’t we be able to handle it?”“Hmm, maybe…”“First, we need to locate Grant. Let’s go find out.”
Having reached a reasonable agreement, they went down the stairs and headed toward the entrance of the underground conference room. It was just as they pulled the doorknob that it happened.
“huh?”
Kordan, who was still sitting, paused.Several bigwigs also reacted.
“Outside, what is it??”“Wait. Stop! Don’t open it!”
Gulp.
He tried to stop him immediately, but the smuggler of noble birth had already opened the door. After all, he was a type of merchant not specialized in combat.As the smuggler took a step into the hallway, what came into his sight was… … a group of unfamiliar wizards forming a fierce formation.
“uh?”
[Smuggler. Rotten Tooth of the Western Continent. Confirmed.]
Alpha confirmed his identity.
Rebecca and Ethan of the Society, disciples of the Sage of Wisdom who were waiting in the front line, gave an order while aiming their staffs.
“Rotten Tooth, he is a Third Commandment violator.”“Subdue him.”
Four wizards of Eon simultaneously cast wind-based magic. Half-transparent blades of air struck the target and passed by.
The night is approaching midnight.
Whoosh!
The rotten tooth, with its wrist and ankle ligaments severed, fell straight down.A scream rang out.
That was the sound announcing the execution of Eon’s commandments regarding the Blood Alliance, and at the same time, the most important schedule was also approaching.
D-18 until the World Conference.
