Chapter 139 – Chapter 25: Opening #2 (1/2)

Chapter 139 – Chapter 25: Opening #2

It was like an explosion. It was comparable to opening a door which had been blocked to its limit.

Fairy…

It was a blessing from the first fairy king as well as a curse.

Those born with the fairy had enormous magic power which was different from ordinary dark elves. They were able to turn all their natural strength into magic power. Even incompatible powers such as magic and aura would become complete under the control of the fairy.

Additionally, it didn’t stop.

The owner of the fairy could use the magic power which also existed in the atmosphere of the Demon World. It was theoretical, but if they exerted the fairy’s power to its limits, it was possible to have infinite power.

The first fairy king used the power of the fairy to establish a kingdom. Even though there were no signs of it left, the dark elves were able to stand on their own feet due to the kingdom of the fairies.

So, the fairy was a blessing. However, at the same time, it was also a curse. With the exception of the first fairy king, the fairy’s owner didn’t have complete control over the power.

Except for the first fairy king, all the owners of the fairy lost their lives due to excessive abuse of power. It was because once the magic power was exhausted, it would start to drain the power necessary to sustain its life.

During childhood, the fairy’s magic power was somewhat weak, so it was possible to reign it in. However, there were no method after becoming an adult. Opening up the fairy in one fight would be like consuming the owner’s their life.

Silvan was born with the fairy.

Ever since his childhood mistake in opening up the fairy, he had never unlocked the seal on the fairy again. Unlike the other dark elves, Silvan didn’t learn magic and focused on aura and swordsmanship instead to stay as far away from the fairy as possible.

Silvan’s fairy, which had been sealed for many years, shone with a golden radiance as he unleashed its strong and brilliant power.

Successive explosions followed. They weren’t caused by magic but an explosion of magic power, and that power was beyond imagination.

The Famine Knight backed away hurriedly and used the power of Famine. Silvan inserted magic power into Amita’s sword while staring at the Famine Knight, and a blade of golden light rose above the sword like a lightning bolt.

Felicia howled as Silvan rushed toward the Famine Knight. The Famine Knight blocked Silvan’s charge with the power of Famine, but Silvan’s magic power is too great. It was impossible to deplete all of it, even with the power of Famine.

“Sepira!”

Silvan shouted in pain. Sepira immediately understood what he meant. She ignored the blurry vision caused by her tears and ran toward Felicia. Delia was also the same.

Silvan drove back the Famine Knight, and lightning spread everywhere. His eyes were shining a brilliant gold.

Delia hastily pulled off the heavily dented chest armour which was interfering with Felicia’s breathing. Felicia breathed out reflexively, then Sepira hugged her forcefully.

Felicia understood. She knew what Sepira wanted to do, and Sepira didn’t release Felicia. She carried Felicia and ran forward without looking back.

“Silvan! Silvan!”

Felicia screamed, but Silvan didn’t look at Felicia. Instead of controlling the fairy’s power, he released it freely. His aura, which had been broken by Arang, was forcibly converted to magic power and caused another round. In the end, his life force was being exhausted.

It was all to protect Felicia. In order to save her, he had to defeat the monster before him!

Kwa kwang!

Lightning struck and the sound of thunder filled the passage. The power of Famine couldn’t absorb the magic power and split apart.

Silvan coughed up blood. The Famine Knight triggered his aura, but the Famine Knight’s strength was still lacking. In the end, he had to deal with Silvan by using the power of Gerard, who was called the strongest among the lycanthropes.

The Famine Knight used Gerard’s memories of Divine Beast Authority. Silvan swung his giant sword made of magic power and attacked the Famine Knight. A stray blow tore the ceiling apart.

The explosions continued in succession. At that time, Sepira reached the stairs, and Felicia finally exclaimed,

“Silvan!”

There was no reply to her heartbreaking scream. Sepira jumped the stairs and reached the third floor. It was just a large room, so she could spot the stairs leading to the second floor easily.

The entire ruin seemed to be in shock as rubble fell from the ceiling.

Sepira continued to run, while Felicia’s struggle became weaker. Harsh breathing filled the passage.

How much time had passed since they started running away? At best, it was a dozen or so seconds, maybe not even be one minute.

Sepira, who had run to the second floor, looked back, and Delia swallowed a scream as she illuminated their surroundings with magic.

An ominous darkness was coming from far away. At the same time, there was also a dazzling golden light.

Part of the ruin had collapsed, and a huge gold light pierced through the ceiling, causing a vibration.

It was a huge magic power. However, the strength behind that magic power meant Silvan’s life force was numbered.

Sepira clenched her fists as she ran. Delia swallowed back her tears as well. Her heart felt like it was going to burst, and her breathing felt choked.

Time passed, maybe 20 minutes or more.

They finally reached the stairs to the first floor. Sepira climbed the stairs painfully, followed by Delia. The horrible nightmare was still coming.

Every time there was a dreadful roar, it sounded much closer, and the golden colour flashed in the darkness.

Sepira moved to climb to the first floor. At that moment, Delia covered Sepira. The two people rolled to the ground with Felicia as the staircase collapsed.

The stairs connecting the first and second floors had collapsed. Felicia looked through the hole caused by the collapse. She could see the back of Silvan’s shoulders drooping down. Beyond that, there was a black spot.

It had been 20 minutes since he opened up the fairy. Silvan was half-dead, and the Famine Knight was also suffering from excruciating injuries, but he was still standing.