Chapter 59 (1/2)
The pendant instantly started glowing. It was illuminated with a brilliant purple light. Everyone was fascinated by the sight, as was I. Then a message appeared.
[The master of the Star Piece is looking at you.]
This...? I suddenly felt an unidentified gaze. It made me feel like I was stripped n.a.k.e.d. Then Prometheus opened his mouth, “Ice Tag Fairy, keep your brilliant promise.”
[The third-grade constellation, ‘Ice Tag Fairy,’ is nodding.]
[The Star Piece is temporarily unsealed.]
[The required monarch’s qualifications haven’t blossomed.]
[Only some abilities are available.]
Suddenly, my left hand started to freeze. There was a coldness that seemed to freeze everything and everyone’s eyes widened. Edward was one of them. “Unbelievable. How come I can’t use it?”
Kim Sujeong was staring blankly with her mouth open. It was the same for the knights and Gyeonso Dragon.
Ttiring~
[☆ Star Piece, ‘Ice Tag Fairy’s Left Hand’]
[Rating: Star Relic
Usage Restrictions: Monarch of Kind Patience
Health +30, Agility +30
* Ice Tag! - If you shout ‘Ice!’, the part that the caster touches will freeze for 20 seconds. All the ice will melt when ‘Tag!’ is shouted. (Magic power consumption: 2%)
* Sealed Skill.
* Sealed Skill.
-The detailed information isn’t yet available.]
The necklace was suddenly changed to the name ‘left hand.’ I checked the Ice Tag! skill and nodded. Sure enough, the function was like this. There seemed to be no damage but it was enough to freeze the opponent for 20 seconds. Then Gorba’s roar was heard, “Graaaaaa—!”
An ominous energy emerged from his body. The darker and thicker energy seemed to overpower us and it actually did. Gorba’s necklace started to glow with a dark light and everyone stepped back.
One knight wondered, “How can an orc have such power?”
It wasn’t just him, everyone didn’t know. Gorba was like this now due to the bead on his necklace. Prometheus said, “Old man, you know it without me having to tell you his weak point, right?”
“Yes.”
I gave a small nod and stepped towards Gorba, who was releasing waves of energy. Everyone was unable to move from the pressure but strangely, I could move. It was probably because of this.
[The aura of the Star Piece is protecting you.]
Prometheus knew this would happen. Once I saw Solar following the ice, I remembered the tutorial. I met Gaia, got the Star Fruit and was told I needed to be king. I hadn’t known it at the time but now I realized it. Prometheus felt my gaze and opened his mouth, “There is a lot to talk about when you’re done dealing with him.”
“I don’t know what it is but I’ll listen.”
Prometheus smiled at my words before I started running toward Gorba. The roaring stopped like he found me and Gorba came running.
“Keen Insight.”
[Apostle Skill: Keen Insight has been used.]
[You can preview your opponent’s attack path for one minute.]
I could see the remnants of Gorba’s movements with serene red eyes. It seemed that I could now avoid his attacks.
“Go, old man.”
[You have received the apostle’s buff.]
[All stats are increased by 20% for 30 minutes.]
My body became lighter. It would’ve been better with Sujeong’s buffs but she was already quite far away. I leapt toward Gorba, my fist passing by his right cheek. Then I quickly stretched out my left hand and cast a skill. “Ice!”
An ice flower blossomed within the dust. Gorba’s frozen right hand was tightly tied to the ground. Gorba was perplexed by the sight but it was useless. I had already jumped on his back and cried out, “Ice!”
Gorba’s leg frozen when my left hand touched it. His right leg suddenly became one with the ground and all that was left was his left leg and left hand. Gorba screamed again, “Kuweeeeeoh!”
“Ice! Ice!”
Every time I used it, I felt magic power leave me. One third of my magic power had been consumed. My recovery speed was unable to keep up. Then I started freezing his left leg.
“Ice!”
The left hand that hadn’t yet been frozen aimed at me but I was able to avoid it with Keen Insight. However, it was hard to evade even with Keen Insight.
[The fist star, ‘Raitra,’ is shouting to be strong!]
What was with this guy? I was thankful for the support but I didn’t know what this guy was doing. I froze the left leg, thinking I should ask later, when I saw Gyeonso Dragon running here. Gyeonso Dragon appeared with blue lightning around his legs. He was looking at me with interested eyes. “How can I help?”
“I’m going to freeze his limbs. Can you lure his left hand a little bit?”
Ice had a duration of 20 seconds. The first frozen right hand was shaking. Gyeonso Dragon nodded. “I understand. I’ll take care of it.”
At the same time, Gyeonso Dragon disappeared. I felt it once again but it was a truly tremendous speed. He jumped toward Gorba’s left hand and aimed a lightning fist. I quickly froze the right hand again. “Ice! Ice!”
After freezing the frozen places once again, I returned to where Gyeonso Dragon was fighting. It might be a feature but Gorba showed signs of slight paralysis every time he was touched by the lightning fist. I smiled and jumped up with my left hand. “Ice!”
Even his left hand was frozen and Gorba screamed. It was natural since all his limbs were suppressed.
“Now let’s finish this.”
Gyeonso Dragon was telling me to end Gorba's life. However, why was I reluctant? Suddenly, the orc village came to mind. If he died, the orc village would be gone. Perhaps they would lose their homes and wander around. The orc children I saw there, the mothers of the children, and the playground would all be destroyed.
I knew how dangerous it was to have feelings for a monster. However, this orc were merely controlled by Ragneos. At one point, I noticed faint tears in Gorba’s eyes.
“......”
Maybe, just maybe. He might have one last chance. There would be many changes because of my choice. Shit. I would’ve rather not seen the orc village.
“I won’t kill him.”
“Huh?”