167 166. Palinkron Reunion.txt (1/2)

I'm the one running at the front of the pack.

I leap over the roofs of the buildings lining the fort, accelerating like a drainage stone. The sound of the wind ripping through my ears echoes in my ears with a roar, and the resistance of the wind hits my entire body as if it were burning.

The aim is a surprise attack.

What the Palinkron and the Guardians have done to me so many times, it's our turn to return the favor.

My target is the only Sith in the courtyard of the fort. Without looking at anyone else, I'm going to jump over the defensive walls, run over the roofs of the buildings, and run the shortest distance as fast as I can.

As we entered the fort's territory, only the Apostle Sith noticed the intruder. My ears trembled with a twitch, and I tried to reflexively turn my body around. It's something that has a keen sensing ability even though it's not a dimensional magician.

But it's already too late.

I, turned into a shell by acceleration, land in the courtyard.

The landing spot is the body of a Sith.

While tossing and turning, the Sith quickly formed white wings and tried to escape. But before it can fly away with its wings, I kick its white wings.

The flying kick with the speed of a bullet, combined with the strength of an inhuman's muscles, creates a terrifying destructive force.

Feathers of magic power scatter from the wings.

The kick that was enough to create a hole in the steel plate was a direct hit.

However, the feeling of it coming back to his leg is as hard as if he were kicking a diamond.

The Sith succeeded in defending themselves on the verge.

It's like a character spoken of in legends.

However, the impact of that kick is the only thing that can't be helped.

Me and the Sith roll around, scraping the soil of the garden as if we were tangled together as it were.

That's when Palinclone and Ayd finally noticed the presence of the enemy's attack.

As we tangle and roll, I reach my hands to the Sith's throat. Noticing this, the Sith weaved a spell while rolling around.

''--Di, 'Divine Shield'!

A defensive wall of light arises between us, and my hands are stopped when I'm almost there.

My plan to make him faint in his first move is a failure. It's a failure, but it's also right on schedule.

''--'Midwinter in the Overcrowded Dimension (Di Overwinter)!

Directly touch and interfere with the light defensive wall. In order to break down the wall, we try to shift the construction of magic (・・・・).

Naturally, the 'magic offset' (counter-magic) will not succeed so easily. An extraordinary amount of magic power is poured into the light defensive wall and plays my interference with force.

It's a terrifying density of magic power, but I was sure that the Sith's margin was running out. A thin layer of sweat was running down its face. If this defensive wall disappears, it will have to engage in flesh-and-blood combat against me, so resistance is desperate.

And then, along with the brakes, as if gutting the ground, it stops rolling over the yard. But the magic doesn't stop.

In the form of me draping over the Sith, a magical sparring match occurs.

While the white and purple magic power is competing with each other, the Sith speaks to me. Although I was surprised by the surprise attack, I'm sure she is convinced that she will win if it continues to be a contest of magical power.

''--Ha, you're early, my friend!　I'm kind of surprised!

But I'm not going to engage in that chatter.

'Maria, help me!

Maria comes on the back of Sera's beastly body and belatedly lands in the garden.

And immediately releases a fire magic.

''--'Flame!

The flames try to burn me and the Apostle Sith.

The Sith hurriedly construct a defensive wall with sacred magic.

Invisible Field!

The double magical attack of cold air and fire made Sith's face tighten.

It's the biggest obstruction and biggest firepower I can think of in our party.

But even so, the wall of Sith's magic power could not be broken through.

That's also on schedule. Next, I shout out the name of the companion I need to help.

''Dia, can you hear me!　We're here to help!　If you can hear me, answer me!

He called out his name right next to Dia's face. Then, the Sith contorted her face a bit.

Maria followed suit with a roaring flame.

''It's shameful, Dia!　Can't you at least keep the apostle's spirits up!

Hey, hey!　--Ugh, ugh, ugh!　That kind of shaking is not fair!

Shelving his own actions, the Sith accused us of warfare.

I could feel the white magic of the Sith weakening. I could feel Dia inside the Sith fighting back. As the Sith themselves said, Dia is indeed alive inside this small body, after all.

If we continue to have a two-on-one struggle - no, if we continue to have a three-on-one struggle, we will win. I felt an advantage that only made me think so.

Thanks to the surprise attack, the shape is not bad.

With a call to action, I decide to continue hurling my magic power at the Sith.

Most importantly, unlike the guardians (guardians), I can see the decrease in the Sith's MP in the 'display'. Sith's MP is visibly decreasing. As far as Diablo Sith's status is concerned, her MP will be reduced to 0 in another thirty seconds.

The surprise operation was a success.

However, if there's any concern, it's factors other than us.

Slightly spreading ”Dimension” into the garden, I turn my attention to the other battles.

At a distance, a palinclone scratched its head.

He was about to approach us and was in trouble when he was blocked by Sera and Snow, who had unleashed the beastification.

''- Oh, I knew we weren't going to be stranded. And all of them appear together, it's tough.

He has his usual aloofness and light-heartedness.

I feel that just because we didn't see each other for a little while, the atmosphere has changed a lot. His clothes are different from the time he was in the ”Epic Seeker”, and he has a heavy and formal atmosphere. Probably, it's an outfit exclusively for people in the generalship. His aloofness remains the same, but his dignity has increased.

'Don't move, boys. These guys are bad enough. If you mess with them, they can easily die.

With a word, Palinclone restrains the soldiers who were waiting in the corner of the yard from making a move.

He's a sarcastic fellow, but his leadership skills are as good as ever.

The last time we met was at the Epic Seeker's headquarters.

I haven't seen him since I questioned him about his memory.

You're tempted to ask the same questions again.

However, I am thorough with my Sith counterpart and leave Palinkron to his friends.

Sera and Snow pick up their weapons and call out to them.

'We've come to stop the fool, Palinkron.

Long time no see.

Good positioning. With the two of them being walled off, Palinkron can't join Sith and Ayde.

For now, the two of them are supposed to keep Palinclone in place.

'...... haha. I thought we were finally saved, and then it was Kanami's brothers at the end. I just sent a little letter to my niece, you know?　What is this?

With a sigh, Palinclone looks over at the six people who have appeared. Every one of them seems to be fed up with the realization that they are not a straightforward enemy.

As Palinkulon is about to slowly retreat and put his hand on his sword, his guardian (guardian), Aide, calls out to him from a little distance.

'Huh, I was surprised myself ....... But it's getting mixed up. Palinclone Legacy, I think it's one-sided in that form. Wouldn't it be better to 'turn into a half corpse' (half monster) first?

'Don't be selfish. ...... There's no way you can do that in this public environment. I have my own plans.

As it is, Ayde tries to walk to join Palinkron.

But that is not allowed by Rastiara.

He stood in the direction of travel and drew his sword with a belligerent smile on his face.

''I won't let you go. Guardian of Hyoronaga (Guardian)''

Mm-hmm?　This lineup. Could it be that you are being viewed by the enemy as well?

Ayde stopped and checked his situation.

'Of course. Have you forgotten what you did to us yet?'

'I don't think you'd listen to me if I told you that was therapeutic magic: ....... I'd like to claim that I'm neutral: ......

He could see that if he continued to approach the Palinkron, a battle would ensue, and on the contrary, the id moved away. There was no indication of any willingness to cooperate with Palinclone.

Then, he raised his hands to show that he had no intention of fighting.

Even in this other world, that would mean surrender.

''Then I surrender. I'm leaving. I've heard what I need to hear, you know.''

Rastiala keeps his eyes on the enemy without a hint of caution.

But he doesn't go after the id. The id is the enemy with the lowest priority. Rastiara knows that if he says he's going to leave, he can leave, too.

It wasn't us who voiced our discontent, but Palinkron.

'Well, wait a minute, Mr. Ayde. If you leave here, you'll be putting more of a burden on me. Would you mind standing there a little longer?

'I'm sorry. Apostle-related matters are none of my business.

Easily, Ayde declines.

Then, as we retreat to the edge of the yard, he takes one last look at us.

'It's okay to leave, right?'

Rustyala turns his eyes to me for a moment.

But I have my hands full with the Sith. Without turning my head, I just give a small nod and ask Rustiala to take over.

After confirming this, Rustyala expresses my intentions.

I'm not going to be able to do anything about it. If you're going to leave without doing anything, I guess I won't go after you.

With those words, he settles the killing spree on Ayde.

The id seemed relieved, smiled, and walked straight out of the yard. He didn't jump or climb the barrier, he walked back into the fort normally.

By the looks of it, he really doesn't seem to think it's any of his business.

While we were engaged in a battle of magical forces, three against six turned into two against six.

The situation has changed, and the Sith lying underneath me also makes a request.

'...... nevertheless, by the way, I want to escape too?

No, you don't. You can only do it if you leave Diaz behind.

''I can't leave it behind, so it's like this - ....... It's honestly hard to add that 'Jewelcrus' to this one, too: ......

I could tell things were looking up when I saw the Sith spewing out weaknesses.

The Sith's MP was already below half. There's no doubt that it's Sis who will be depleted first. Although me and Maria's MPs are also decreasing at a terrific rate, we're the ones pushing the magic power's edge.

In another fifteen seconds, the Sith's MP will reach 0, and we'll be able to push through.

If this continues, after capturing the Sith, we can all surround Palinclone.

It's a situation that's near the top of our plan.

Palinclone must know that too.

He starts to move with a bitter face.