Chapter 127 – Apocalypse) Abel Netori (6)
It was more like one-sided violence than a battle. At least to Erica’s knowledge, it was.
Quaang- Quaang-!
“Ah… “
Erika’s soft exclamation. Even that disappears, buried in a sound close to a roar.
‘…You’re strong, Abel.’
Abel, who grasped the situation through a conversation with the knight, started the battle without warning.
He was strong The last time he dealt with an ogre, it must have been a joke, but he vomited the power contained in his body in earnest.
A dozen or so knights rushed at it at the same time, but to no avail. Abel, who hadn’t even pulled out his sword, let out his attacks as smoothly as water. The counterattack that followed was so devastating that it could never be described as soft.
“Cuck!”
“Keah!!”
Knights were thrown here and there and flew away. Their swords were split in two and scattered, and some were already on the run. Others shouted that the hero had rebelled.
Erica felt her hamstrings tingle for some reason.
The refined life and overflowing rage felt from Abel, who stood right in front of him. She can’t believe that she, who usually only shows a foolish side, is the same person as him.
Another knight soared into the air with the sound of something breaking. Erica, who had been watching the battle in a daze until now, regained strength in her blurred focus.
I appreciated her stepping up for herself, but she didn’t want this. Erica didn’t like Abel’s blood on her.
“Abel… ! Stop, stop… “
“…”
“Mi, I’m sorry… He should have been guarding this place, but he didn’t. I’d be happy to hear your grievances, so stop… “
“…You idiot. Why do I hate you?”
His voice was the same as Erica’s.
Did you ever feel wrong? When Erica tried to approach Abel again, her knight was hit by her foot and thrown against her wall. There were clear handprints on his chest.
I got goosebumps at his power to crush a lump of iron like a piece of paper.
“You did a good job. It was scary, but did you stand up to protect Ahyeon and this house?”
“Okay. But… !”
Quaang-!
At that time, a beam of light shot from somewhere hit Abel’s head. Those whom they thought had fled earlier returned with additional troops.
The knights belonging to the imperial palace and the magicians of the Mage Tower. Abel thought that the demon king who was dealing with the hero party and the knights felt like this, he wiped the flowing blood.
“Blood! Abel blood! Blood flows!”
“Are you okay. Will you get well soon anyway? Suck!”
Perong-
Abel swung the knight he was holding and deflected the shining magic.
“…Isn’t that the problem! Why… Why did you go so far to me who has nothing to do with you… “
Can not understand. His memory is in a state no different from an empty can, but he still couldn’t figure out the motive behind his actions. It was only considered impulsive.
“There was no mixing of blood. It’s not like they’re long-time acquaintances, and it’s not like they’re in love with each other. But why… !”
“It’s a colleague, Erika.”
“…What?”
The enemies gradually began to gather, and there was a limit to Abel’s ability to block the attack.
The spear that flew past his hand barely stopped in front of Erica’s forehead before it pierced Erica. She was so fast that Erica backed off in surprise after a while.
“Ugh?”
“Phew… It was going to be a big day. This is dangerous.”
As Abel shattered the spear and scattered it on the floor, the knight who threw the spear took a step back in surprise. Abel said in a bright voice without even looking at him.
“It’s colleagues, we are. I believe in my colleagues to the end, and care about each other as much as I do myself. Every little facial expression. What did you do today, and what else is difficult. When you’re having a hard time, be the first to extend a helping hand… Because they are colleagues.”
“…”
A lover who was lost due to Abel’s mistake. Maybe he’s looking at her in me. Erica noticed that in the regret in Abel’s voice.
I didn’t feel bad. She didn’t treat her like her own old lover, she was just trying to keep her enlightened convictions from her own mistakes.
‘Rather than being in a bad mood… ‘
Pounding-
“But… “
“Wait for a sec. Step back.”
Erica was speechless and she took a step back. Abel’s strong forearms blocked Erica’s body.
Come to think of it, where are all the enemies looking? Why did the attack stop?
She didn’t notice because she was only paying attention to Abel. An unfamiliar voice came to her puzzled Erica.
“…It feels good.”
Just listening to her hear that voice thrills her, her fluff stands up. It was a similar feeling to the killing she felt from Abel earlier.
In other words, he was at least as strong as Abel, or even higher.
Appearing from behind her wall was a woman dressed in a neat uniform. A red dagger clad in her waist flashed. Her beauty is very beautiful, but… Why does it feel like a poisoned apple?
“I’ll take care of this, so everyone step back.”
“”Yes!””
With that one word, the knights took a bow and left. Abel laughed at the thought that she would refuse to take advantage of the situation.
“It’s been a while, warrior. How did you, who was the most reliable pillar of the subjects, become a renegade… “
“A pillar of trustworthy subjects? It must be a scarecrow with only a facade.”
“Is it because of her behind her? Or is she because of your lover who has turned away from humanity? Ah, imperial slut, or whore would be a more intuitive expression.”
“I don’t think the real rag that gave the prince a hole in the back is something to say.”
A look at the steamer and a look at the opponent. So did Abel, and she exchanged punches with the mysterious woman, feigning her slack.
Of course, unlike her attack, which is just a false name, Abel’s words are true. To put it in an analogy, it was a situation where a jab was returned straight.
Having maintained her composure all this time, she slightly frowned at her.
“…Is that person an acquaintance? That is very rude.”
“Friend? What? I haven’t even met you a few times.”
“Oh. It’s sad. Still, I thought they were friendly. We are the same ‘pillar’, right?”
“You guys decided it on your own. I am not interested.”
“Well? How about… Whoops.”
Pillars are the five strong men who move secretly behind the brilliant history of the empire. Those who hide the disgrace of the empire.
Years ago, Abel took over the vacancy created by the death of one. She’d been ignoring those who secretly contacted her and gave her dirty orders, but she met her here like this.
‘…Dangerous.’
It’s not just a dumb joke. Judging by the degree of mana intensity that can be felt, he is a superhuman second to the Demon King. Erica, as well as Abel himself, were unsure of his safety.
So Abel’s choice was to run away. Abel focused her mana on her calf so that whenever she showed her gap, she would run away with Erica in her arms.
However,
“Oh… ?”
“I will not allow you to run away. A warrior should not show his back.”
“If you’re quick enough… “
She blinked her eyes once, and the mana from her legs was scattered everywhere. Abel was taken aback as there was not even a hint of mana left in the magic.
Even worse A battle against an opponent who didn’t even know what his abilities were.
“The fifth pillar, Abel Netori. In the name of the fourth pillar, I, Archel Brande, I will disenfranchise you.”
“Is it divine power… ? No, what kind of power is this… ?”
“And… Even your life.”
Fleeting moment. All Erica saw was a woman who identified herself as Archel, putting her hand on the handle of her sword.
And-
Quaang-
“Ouch!”
When I came to my senses, I saw that I was lying in a place far away from where I was just standing.
Her arms throb. It seems that the nausea is coming up. If I had stayed there, I would have lost my life. Abel’s quick judgment saved Ekira’s life.
Realizing that, Erica gritted her teeth at her resentment at her own incompetence. As the thick dust cleared from her, it was revealed that Abel was blocking Archel’s three swords, with her dazzlingly shiny sword raised.
She seems to have allowed her attack while trying to save Erica, and he sees her blood dripping from her right arm. His posture was broken and he looked quite precarious.
“Oh, Abel?! Abel!”
There was a girl’s earnest call from far away, but Abel tried to ignore it. Because she wasn’t a weak opponent enough to pay attention to other things during the battle.
“It’s a holy sword. It is a by-product of the disappeared goddess.”
“It was a state religion, isn’t it too much to say that it is a by-product?”
“He is a god who has turned his back on mankind and disappeared. There are people who still have faith, so I will spare words, but to be honest, even the expression God is a waste. Isn’t it?”
“With that said… I’ll have to agree. Haha.”
After a brief confrontation, Archel jumped up and took a step back. Abel told Erica that she would be staring at herself without taking her eyes off her.
“Erika, you follow Ahyeon and Irene.”
“Hate! I can fight too! Even if it doesn’t help much… “
“I feel like I won’t be able to protect you from now on. I’ll follow you soon, so protect Ahyeon and Irene until then. It’s something only you can do.”
I know it was mean I know it’s bad too. But I can’t help it.
If it’s Erica’s personality, she can’t let go without doing this. She would definitely stay till the end and she would fight alongside him.
So even though she knew that she was a bit cowardly, she was Abel who spoke her words out of which Erica had no choice but to leave. Erica let out her drool and nodded her head with difficulty.
No matter how rationally she thought about it, there was nothing she could do to help him.
“It’s a promise, Abel! Definitely, definitely, come back intact! Otherwise, I’ll never cook for you again! Do you understand!”
“Ha ha, yes. I’ll be going soon.”
Erica grabbed the hem of her skirt and ran for her back door. Archel watched as Erica walked away with her arms crossed.
It’s hard to believe that Archel, who is often called a mad dog. As Abel looked at her curiously, Archel shrugged her shoulders.
“Aura of demons… Demons, have they fallen to that point?”
“Why did you wait? Wouldn’t it have been nice to surprise Erica?”
“Well, I wanted to compete with you at least once. And isn’t it just a matter of knocking you down and chasing after you?”
“You say like you can beat me?”
“There’s nothing I can’t do.”
Abel laughed and raised her holy sword again. Her arms trembled from her earlier shock, which still throbbed.
Only one sum. I could guess Archel’s strength from that sum.
Strong. That’s huge too. If he hadn’t trained in months he would have fallen out at once.
She put her thoughts aside and raised her sword towards her enemy. Archel, like Abel, also aimed a thin sword.
A noble, chaste, and completely flawless attitude. It was perfectly natural for a single swan to come to mind.
“The demon king, who is said to be the strongest, how strong are you who defeated him? I was always curious.”
“I didn’t specifically knock him down by myself. With the party members… “
“Now, do your best! So that I can feel a little joy!”
“…Listen to the man.”
What can I do? Can’t you help it?
Even a glimpse of anticipation can be seen in her expression. Full of her compassionate look, she tried to find a way to escape somehow, but eventually she gave up.
If it turns out like this… It would be my duty to take it seriously. That’s what Lena would have wanted as a warrior.
Besides, it’s not like the chances of winning are very slim.
“Athletes don’t give up. Feel free to come in.”
“Then don’t hesitate-“
The holy sword filled with the power of the hero spewed out a brilliant light.
