I steadied my body as it staggered and was about to collapse.
wee-
I think I lost consciousness.
'······What was it?'
I'm pretty sure something happened.
'Key, the apocalypse? What is all this······.'
Only strange keywords lingered sporadically in my mind. It feels like walking through a fog.
Clutching my throbbing head, the original purpose of coming here was······.
What was it again? Ah, right. A barrier.
I came here because of the reactivation of the barrier.
There was something I needed to do before that... but I can't remember.
"Kieeek, kieek!"
The crying of the drakes that approached before I knew it grated on my nerves.
"Kieeek, Kiruk!"
"Kirrr! Kiek!"
To make matters worse, the number increased by two, bringing the total to three.
The screams coming from all directions in surround sound are terrible.
Adding to the suffocating frustration that simply won't go away, irritation surges up.
"Teaching and learning grow together. Dejan - Durandal."
The divine sword, which had been sleeping beyond the dimension, revealed itself by creating a rift in space at my call.
Squeak-
Just a single swing.
"Kiruk?"
"Kukkeuk..."
"Kieeeee-"
Just one 'line' was enough to wipe out three Drakes.
* * *
Huh? What is it?
Orpheus, who was watching Lucas through the video communication port, could not help but doubt his own eyes.
The charm of this 'greeting' was what happened when Lucas went to visit Yuleid alone.
Lucas, who considers Yuleid an ally, expected to suffer a major blow from Yuleid's surprise attack, but······.
What on earth happened?
In a split second, Yuleid became a cold corpse, and Lucas stood there, his breath undisturbed.
It was a phenomenon caused by the intervention of 'probability,' but neither Orpheus nor anyone else could know that.
The situation simply ended, and 'probability' merely produces the result in the most suitable form.
Orpheus burst into laughter.
"Hahaha. I thought I could at least deal you a little blow. Just as I expected, Lucas. That's exactly what you'd expect from the guy who branded such a massive mark on my body. But the greetings aren't over yet. Killing the Barrier Master to solve this....."
However, at the following scene, Orpheus could not help but doubt his eyes.
"What on earth is this…!"
* * *
Barrier studies is considered a considerably difficult and important discipline even within the vast category of magic.
This is because extensive magical knowledge is fundamental, as well as an understanding of magic formations and, most importantly, knowledge of runes.
Runes are one of the ancient languages and possess magical power in themselves, so they are often considered a core element of barrier science.
The problem, if there is one, is the extreme difficulty.
It is a language that is still impossible to fully interpret among the countless archaic words because the meaning changes even if the angle of the stroke is slightly off.
In other words, it means that it is impossible for me to recognize it.
but,
[Sleep]
[Du Myeong-hwa]
[Solid]
Why am I seeing this?
It is visible.
You can read it.
Since runes are also a type of language, one might think it is due to language mastery, but when I examined the barrier device before, and the barrier in front of the audience chamber where I first had an audience with Romero, I could 'see' it but could not 'read' it.
The only thing that has changed is······.
It's just eye-sight enhancement.
When I had an audience with Romero,
It can only be explained that
In that case, now I have to... fix this.
Can I fix it?
As I said, I do not have 'magic power'. There isn't even a 'magic power' stat in the point shop.
In other words, it means that magic is a discipline that has absolutely nothing to do with me.
Moreover, barrier science is considered the pinnacle of such magic studies.
At least I can read it...
It would be appropriate to place more weight on the possibility than the impossibility.
First, I tried to correct the parts of the readable text that appeared broken.
[warning]
[Would you like to use runes?]
[It costs 10,000 gold per stroke!]
The notification window that pops up as soon as you attempt to edit.
A threatening message demanding 10,000 gold per stroke.
It is a dizzying level of profiteering.
However, considering the grandeur of the runic script, it was also worth the investment.
Thinking that the pricing was strangely good, I spent 10,000 gold to make a mark.
[Locked]
Woong-!
The sound of an engine starting was heard, and a translucent barrier was seen covering the entirety of Grasco. Drake, who was outside the barrier, struck it and was flung away.
It works!
It definitely works.
Next, I also modified the following character.
[Transparency]
Charrrrr-
At the same time, the barrier that had been clearly visible to the naked eye vanished in an instant. No, it didn't vanish. Although it might feel like it had disappeared, the Drake flying above the barrier is still blocked by something and cannot approach.
Thump- Thwoong-!
As the barrier is newly created, I can feel the demons swarming in from the outside, attacking and trying to break it.
I hurriedly edited the last character.
[Solidly]
Grasco's Barrier, completed with a total investment of 30,000 gold.
A profound sense of fatigue engulfs my entire body, as if not only my gold but also my mental strength is draining away.
I want to rest, but I can't.
Because the interior hasn't been completely organized yet.
* * *
It's a barrier.
The barrier is being restored!
The scene of the barrier being restored was witnessed by all beings inside Grasco.
Watching the barrier being restored, they once again boosted their fighting spirit.
The enemy's forces, which seemed inexhaustible, have now been cut off once again.
"Uooooh!"
They squeezed out every last ounce of strength to move.
My whole body's muscles screamed, but I held them back and moved.
however.
Oh dear, I almost made it late.
Just before the barrier completely covered Grasco.
A certain being appeared in the sky.
Two huge horns catch the eye, and the dark red fur all over its body sways grotesquely.
"Greetings. I am Aore, the Commander of the Beast Legion, in charge of training these drakes today."
He placed his hand on his chest with dignity and bowed at the waist.
"Hmm... it looks like the barrier has been restored. It seems there was a setback in the original plan."
Aore looked at the barrier gradually turning transparent with a look of pity.
"I wanted my little darlings to run around and play more, but... it looks like this is the end."
At the same time, the drakes that had been pressuring the people lifted their bodies and soared into the sky all at once.
"I am about to return now..."
Thump-
As he snaps his fingers, streams of magic shoot out from his entire body and are absorbed by the lined-up Drakes.
You must die.
chuck-
Aore made a gun shape with his hand and aimed it at the people.
Well then, goodbye.
bread-
As he pretended to shoot the gun-
"Kwaaa!"
At the same time, Drakes pour down from the sky like rain. Attacks by Drakes, who have become on a completely different level of strength compared to before, rage fiercely.
As if everything up until now had been nothing but play, the drakes pressured the people by ramming into them with their bodies, tearing them apart with their claws, and spewing powerful breath from their mouths.
Don't panic, everyone!
The only ones capable of facing such a Drake are those with skills on the level of a professor.
Bang!
"Ugh!"
"Cough,"
The rest were wandering in confusion.
Nunus on the ground, and Drakes in the sky.
The atmosphere was changing once again.
"Aaaargh!"
"Ugh!"
"Save me, save me!"
It was the time for full-scale slaughter.
Crunch-
Crackle, crackle!
Even Ailon's massive weapon was struggling against four or five Drakes, its arms being torn off and turning into scrap metal.
Eventually, Ailon, who had been piled up in the Dilog, revealed his bare body, and his physical form came into view.
Drake's sharp claws stretched out toward Ailon.
"Eilon!"
Phew-!
"proposal?"
Jessie stood in front of Ailon.
Sob!
"P-P-P-Escape quickly······."
"Ah, well, I mean..."
Despair settles down once again.
"I clearly told you that anything that gets hurt is a complete failure."
A voice that is cool, but feels warm at this very moment.
"professor!"
Lucas, having restored the barrier, revealed himself once again.
* * *
It is horrific.
No, perhaps "terrible" would be the right word.
"P-Professor..."
"Jessie tried to save me, but..."
I don't know why seeing them bow their heads in apology makes me so annoyed.
I wonder how much anger wells up at the sight of the blood-stained students.
"Oh, I suppose it is Professor Lucas. To Lord Orpheus..."
Whoosh!
Squeak-
Do not open your mouth until I give permission.
I drew my sword and hurled it at his head before he could open his mouth any further.
Its very existence is disgusting.
Even though it is far away, it feels like I can smell the stench all the way here.
He reacted quite quickly and managed to dodge, but he couldn't avoid it completely.
A faint line is drawn across the guy's cheek, and blood flows down.
"Ha, this is just...."
The guy's expression hardened.
"You are quite a rude person."
"Is there any need to show such manners to a demon bastard?"
"Hahaha! If you don't know manners... you deserve to die."
If possible.
The guy's fingertips soared high into the sky.
At the same time, the drakes followed his hand and soared high into the sky, then-
Whoosh!
They rush toward me at his signal.
It looks like black waves are rushing in.
Mutual growth through teaching and learning. Baron Wilhelm - Iron Wall.
Bang, roar! Roar!
The strongest defensive technique in the world, a massive iron wall covers my body and blocks the Drakes' attacks.
It is obvious to anyone that I am the one who should be crushed, but instead, the drakes turn into pieces of flesh and scatter in all directions.
"Do you think a mere lowly creature like you can stand a chance against Professor Lucas!"
As if moved by the sight, someone shouted.
So, the guy came in person.
I had been keeping a close eye on his movements, so as soon as he approached me, I gripped his neck tightly.
"Cough, cough!"
"Did you think you could avoid my eyes by coming stealthily?"
"P-put this down and speak. P-please, with dignity."
The guy spoke stammering, barely breathing.
Whoaah!
I pushed in 100,000 points to boost the aura.
I told you, but.
Woot!
"There is no courtesy to show to the likes of the demon race."
That was the end of it.
The demon, whose neck had been twisted grotesquely, could never act cocky again.
However, the whole situation is not over yet.
"...Why is everyone just standing there? Get the rest out of my sight immediately."
"D-Die the demons!"
At the thunderous outburst that was spat out, people finally started to move.
Now that the guy who was the focal point is gone, things are being sorted out in an instant.
Finally, Nunu's last breath was taken—
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