◈ Episode 607 Andrasche (2)
Andrasche narrowed his eyes at Ludger, who looked finer than expected.
“Hmmmm.”
Andrasche’s head tilted to the side.
When he, who was thin and tall, acted like that, I felt something strange that was difficult to express in words.
“It shouldn’t be like this.”
A surprise attack was launched, but Ludger was more than fine.
It is impossible to say that you are okay when you have clearly seen a direct hit unless there is something else that you do not know about.
‘I knew he was a 6th rank wizard, but I guess he’s not as soft as I hoped.’
Andrasche gave up the idea of finishing it as quickly as possible.
With the opponent like that, it seemed unlikely that the battle would go as he had hoped.
“That’s an interesting way to fight.”
Ludger also regarded Andrasche as a formidable figure.
The first surprise attack, and then the magic circle prepared by flowing magic power to the floor.
And then, pretending to say hello, they surprise me again with a magic circle in the air.
The triple-planned attack perfectly pierced the opponent’s psychological weaknesses.
Ludger thought Andrasche’s method was ruthlessly thorough.
Thoroughly cowardly and ruthless.
The method of fighting itself consists of deceiving others.
However, in terms of putting it into practice, it means that you have accumulated a lot of experience.
As expected, Ludger prepared for a fight, believing that from the 6th rank wizard onwards, he could never let down his guard in any field.
‘By the way, I didn’t know you would call a 6th rank wizard from the Magic Tower.’
If you think about it another way, you could say that Nikolai was sincere enough to call a 6th rank wizard.
‘Berom said. Nikolai is trying to build something on this island. The chimeras and experimental subjects created by joining hands with Victor will be nothing more than the foundation for that.’
The reason that both magic and science are applied to the experimental subject is because both fields are involved in what is being created.
I don’t know what Nikolai is trying to do, but it is clear that if time is delayed, this side will be at a disadvantage.
“Should we finish it as quickly as possible?”
“Can you finish it quickly? “I’m sorry, but that doesn’t work, right?”
Andrasche immediately realized what Ludger was trying to do and gave orders to his subordinates.
The war mages of the bourgeois faction who had been surrounding Ludger a while ago began moving in unison and sinking their steel needles into the surrounding area one by one.
There was a magic stone embedded on the needle, and when the War Mages finished installing it, the magic stone began to glow and scatter waves.
Woooo!!
The magic wave spread through the air and became stronger as it intertwined with other waves.
The waves rippling in all directions became stronger as if resonating with each other, pressing heavily on Ludger’s body.
“This… … .”
For the first time, Ludger was shocked by the pressure exerted by magical power.
Each individual object was so insignificant that it was not worth worrying about, but it created a great synergy and put a strong strain on his body.
‘I’m short of breath.’
It felt as if a huge rock had been placed on top of my body and was pressing down on it, and my whole body felt like it was being crushed by the pressure of the deep sea.
“Isn’t it amazing? “The stronger your magic power, the harder it will be to breathe.”
In fact, Andrasche was standing there calmly, as if he was fine.
It was said that all the surrounding waves were spreading targeting Ludger, but there was something strange about it being so intact.
Ludger observed the subtle flow of magic flowing over Andrasche’s skin.
“Did it match the same frequency as the magic wave?”
“Did you recognize it the moment you saw it? “You have truly frightening insight.”
The reason Andrasche was fine even in this magical resonance was because he matched the same frequency as the wavelength of the resonating magical energy.
Although it may seem easy in words, it is actually a very difficult technique.
There was a huge tsunami coming, and it was no different from riding on top of it.
If you make even one minor mistake, you will be swept away by the waves.
‘But even so, I can afford this much.’
This may be because he is confident in his own abilities.
“But even if you notice, it’s no use. “Even if I can’t kill you here, if I just take my time, that’s enough.”
Andrasche knows what Ludger wants.
He must be going to meet Nikolai, who has joined hands with him.
They say that just disturbing them is enough.
“hmm.”
Ludger stretched out his hand toward the steel needle embedded in the ground.
The intention was to dissipate this resonance by removing the needle with his magic, but it was not easy.
Ugh!!!
Because of the magic waves echoing from all directions, this side’s magic was broken down too easily.
It felt like building an elaborate sand castle on a rainy day.
It’s a sand castle that, if you build it, gets wet and collapses, and even if you build it again, it easily collapses.
Moreover, the War Mages did not just sit still.
They strictly maintained their steel needle as if they must carry out the mission given to them.
‘You were thoroughly educated. In an advantageous situation, they may be arrogant and attack, but they are doing their best to protect the steel needle.’
Even if Ludger properly activated magic in this wave of magic, it was actually difficult to penetrate the War Mages’ defenses.
The biggest problem was Andrasche.
“There’s no way I’m just going to stand by and watch you try to remove the steel needle.”
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Andrasche smiled and pointed his hand at Ludger.
All five of his long, thin fingers had rings on them.
It was a ring that could be used in place of a staff.
Light flashed from the ring and a magic trick was drawn in the air.
A flame was created in the air.
The red flames that took the shape of a large lizard rushed towards Ludger with their tongues lashing out.
The lizard opened its mouth and swallowed Ludger in one mouthful.
Wow!
But soon the lizard’s body split like firewood, and Ludger, holding a sword stick, walked out unharmed.
“You’re using a ring instead of a cane. “It must be extremely inefficient, but why bother carrying it around?”
“I’m more comfortable this way.”
“I guess it’s to secretly use magic while holding one’s back without showing the other person the wand.”
A wand is a tool that allows a wizard to perform magic.
But it doesn’t have to be a walking stick.
In Ludger’s case, he has a sword stick that imitates a staff, and Aidan uses a sword as well as a staff.
There is no problem in casting magic even without a wand. It just becomes slower and lacks sophistication.
The wand simply made it more ‘comfortable’ to cast magic, but was not an essential element.
Ludger knew why Andrasche was wearing a ring on his finger instead of a cane.
Just to catch the other person off guard.
He preferred to tease, deceive, and surprise his opponents, so he did not reveal his staff.
As if to show that there is no hostility towards the other person.
The moment you relieve tension, you reveal your hidden fangs.
“No matter how inefficient the ring is, if you apply it with care, it will inevitably perform better than an ordinary walking stick.”
“As expected, it’s amazing. “It would be such a shame to kill you here.”
Andrasche was impressed by Ludger’s insight.
Considering his level of magic skills, situational response ability, and analytical ability, he was a talent that the New Magic Tower really needed.
It’s such a shame that I have to die like this.
“But this is work, so I can’t help it. “Business should not involve emotions.”
Andrasche extended his hand towards Ludger again.
They say they blocked the magic with a special sword, but how effective is that?
Andrasche was not the only one trying to attack.
The war mages surrounding him also prepared their magic and showed their fierceness towards Ludger.
Ludger narrowed his eyes as he felt the flow of magical power fluctuating in all directions.
‘That’s not good.’
Andrashu and the wizards under him created this entire situation solely to deal with high-ranking wizards.
When I saw that this behavior was familiar, I couldn’t help but think that I had prepared thoroughly.
‘Even if it’s not me, it’s probably a strategy created with the intention of appointing another 6th rank wizard in this position someday.’
The most likely candidate was Loteron.
The bourgeois faction had been planning to oust the proletarian faction for a long time.
“I tried to save up as much strength as I could before I left, but I couldn’t do it.”
It wasn’t a trap made by people with mediocre skills, and if the other side also had a 6th rank wizard, they had no choice but to take a different approach.
“Uhm. “This isn’t good.”
Andrasche also had the same thoughts as Ludger.
“Your eyes don’t die at all.”
Usually, when people find themselves in an unfavorable situation, they despair, become angry, or humbly beg for their lives.
Even if it is not obvious on the outside, there are signs that cannot be hidden in the eyes, actions, and voice.
But Ludger didn’t do that.
In fact, he became calmer and his eyes sank deeply.
Andrasche knows people like that well.
‘A person who doesn’t know how to give up.’
A survivor who seeks a way out in any moment of crisis.
He was the person Andrasche hated the most and the type of person he was reluctant to deal with.
“It’s not like this. I can’t get over this easily.”
Andrasche always pursues efficiency.
Even if the opponent is weaker than you, you always try to deal with it with only optimal strength.
It was the same this time.
I didn’t let down my guard just because the other person was alone. Even if he had fallen into a perfect trap like he did now, he wasn’t conceited either.
The fact that the man in front of me has not given up and is burning his will means that he also has a secret weapon of his own.
So, make sure to defeat him before he takes it out, or even if he does, so he can’t win.
“I didn’t want to use this either.”
Andrasche muttered that and took off the black metal mask he wore over his mouth with his hand.
His bare face was unexpected.
Black tattoos were drawn horizontally on both sides of her thin lips.
Just when I thought that it was definitely not a mark carved out of style, Andrasche opened his mouth.
“stop”
The voice created waves in the air and engulfed Ludger.
Ludger felt his body jerk to a halt.
Andrasche’s words were implemented exactly as they were.
“what?”
As soon as the unprecedented, invisible power began to bind the body, another abnormal phenomenon occurred.
“Be crushed.”
The invisible force suppressing Ludger’s body increased dozens of times.
Ludger’s body trembled.
If I hadn’t strengthened my body by generating magical energy, I would have ended up like a dead frog crushed by a rock.
Ludger glared at Andrasche.
“Are you holding on to this?”
Andrasche was admiring Ludger just like Andrasche.
I never thought he would still be alive and well even though he had pulled out his secret weapon.
“Is this magic?”
“Okay. “This is the special type of magic I have.”
What to say.
It was a unique type of magic that embodied the concept that words contain power.
Commonly called the power word, it has a very long history.
It was thought to be the beginning of an old scripture that records that God exerted his power simply by speaking.
However, it was only by imitating “Draconic” that it was implemented in earnest as magic.
In the past, it was said that dragons, now gone, could use magic just by speaking based on their enormous magical power.
It is a record that now remains only as a legend, but in reality, the power of language and words was not just an illusion.
“Even if that were the case, it wouldn’t be something that would be easy to learn.”
Isn’t that why it’s separated into a unique series?
“That’s right. “I had a hard time learning this.”
Andrasche trailed off and curled the corners of his mouth.
Perhaps because of the tattoo around his mouth, the smile looked even more creepy and grotesque.
‘Wearing a mask wasn’t just fashion.’
Perhaps that mask is some kind of safety device to suppress the power of words.
And looking at the clear tone of speech when activating the magic, it was highly likely that the slurred speech was done on purpose to suppress the power of the spirit.
It sounds like you are suffering from some kind of side effect.
“iced coffee. You know those eyes. “You think I can’t fully handle this magic?”
Andrasche burst into laughter as if he had read Ludger’s inner thoughts.
“… … .”
“It’s as you think. This magic is not easy to handle. Rather, I am forcibly suppressing my usual outbursts.”
No matter what you say, the fact that it has power and is expressed in any form is accompanied by serious side effects.
Just by speaking, one’s magic power is reduced, and magic is activated completely regardless of one’s will.
To prevent that, Andrash had to speak slurs and suppress his power with a mask-shaped magic tool.
That tattoo around the mouth would also be close to some kind of magical seal to suppress power.
That wasn’t enough, so I had to be careful about my words and actions at all times.
“So, what difference does it make if I notice it?”
“What difference does it make?”
Ludger disappeared from his spot at that moment and appeared in front of Andrasche.
Before Andrasche could open his mouth and widen his eyes in surprise, Ludger’s vicious hand blocked Andrasche’s mouth.
“Nothing changes.”
Ludger, whose face was right in front of Andrasche, flashed a ferocious look inside his crow mask.
“Nothing.”
