Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 772
772. [Western Front] – Four times the power of normal (48)
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The morning of the 14th day dawned before I knew it.
Time passed much faster than I thought.
I have performed two more missions so far, and since both were only 3rd level apostle missions, there was no great burden or danger.
Crucially, no additional mutant apostles appeared, so now I had some sense of the mission.
‘Level 3 poses no significant risk to me or the other members of the platoon.’
Rather, it was just annoying because Black Ogre, the first level 3 apostle, had extreme physical resistance. The apostles I met afterwards felt relatively comfortable.
However, if there was one big change, it was that Eunik became more cautious after the death of Lieutenant Ruel.
Also, platoon members who use the skill cannot go on consecutive missions the next day.
Sreuk! Good!
As I stood up, putting on my military boots, the cold air outside the window enveloped my room.
“Whoa.”
As soon as I exhaled, I felt a strange sensation as I saw pure white breath.
‘You get used to it without any problem.’
A few days ago, I was quite shocked when I commemorated the death of a member of Eunik’s platoon, but as the days passed and I went on a mission, it felt like it was just a moment.
The words that Lieutenant Sabrina and Lieutenant Rune gave me that day were quite effective in setting my heart straight.
dripping.
My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.
ㅡHan Cheon-seong. Are you awake?
“yes. It’s up! “I’ll leave right away.”
Uh. Get ready slowly and come out.
Hearing Lieutenant MacPhil’s quiet voice, I inspected my appearance one more time and nodded.
“Right profit.”
Red wing emblem on the shoulder of the officer’s uniform. The symbol representing the right wing was no longer unfamiliar. Finally, all preparations were completed by putting the spear on the back.
Without any need to hesitate, I left the inner room and headed into the hall.
Crash.
Something wasn’t new anymore.
Lately, I’ve only had one morning mission after another.
… … .
Good!
As soon as the power line hits the ground, even colder air rushes over my body. Even though my whole body was fully covered with mana, the extreme cold was so strong that I could barely feel it.
“Hmm… … .”
And when the slight sound of breathing caught my eye, I saw Ensign Elf with a languid expression. And it wasn’t just her.
Everyone had an early morning mission, so there was fatigue that couldn’t be hidden on each person’s face.
Ensign Rune, who was bright, became less talkative as the yellow stance continued, while Ensign McPhill and Ensign Roxanna composed themselves more calmly.
‘Everyone feels very tired.’
And I felt a little sad. Regardless of how I adapt, not everyone can have the same body as me.
It was normal for them to be tired, not me.
“You’re the youngest. “Aren’t you tired?”
Then, as if Ensign Rune sensed my gaze, he smiled slightly and asked, and I, too, cleared my thoughts and smiled softly.
“yes. it’s okay.”
“Your body is really strong. “It’s more than I thought.”
“I have now somewhat adapted to the front line.”
“adaptation… … ? Yes, you should adapt well. Anyway, there is something even more remarkable about our youngest who has adapted so well.”
Tuk.
I slightly nodded as she lightly tapped my shoulder.
It was a compliment, but I couldn’t be too happy about it.
Even now, I can see it vaguely in my eyes.
Good!
The path that our platoon passes by as it moves across the ground.
The place was full of traces of battle that could not be hidden. Monster blood and bodily fluids were scattered everywhere, and there were also bodies of people who appeared to be soldiers.
‘No, it gets easier to see as the days go by.’
As the number of monsters flooding in increases, the damage to soldiers inevitably increases.
It is said that strong individuals like Sado were not able to reach the front line as platoons like us and Eunik executed them in the red zone, but even so, the visible damage was this much.
“It’s probably going to be very difficult for everyone.”
“yes. I too, as soon as possible… … “I want this situation to end.”
So that everyone can get some proper rest.
“But right now, focus on your mission and don’t pay too much attention. “You’re the youngest, okay?”
Her friendly voice made it difficult for me to tear my gaze away from the battlefield.
“yes.”
The red zone was just ahead. So, I had to relax my mind even more.
So, with Lieutenant Roxanna in the lead, we entered the red zone. After strengthening the mana on his body even more, he cleared the path as if clearing out several monsters in the red zone, and soon the apostle, his current target, was visible.
ㅡ2nd class apostle crystal troll.
This mission was not a level 3 apostle, but a level 2 apostle.
And as soon as I saw the appearance of the crystal troll from afar, I felt like I was out of breath.
‘How on earth could that happen?’
It felt like it completely ignored existing common sense. Looking at the troll’s entire body made of crystal, I felt an indescribable sense of intimidation.
Even the existing troll monsters are so threatening that they are labeled as a higher species, but the trolls that have now become visible apostles have gone one step further.
The body that caught the light shimmered with an intensity that was hard to imagine, as its entire body was made of crystal.
“… … I’m sure you all already know this, but I’ll say it again briefly. Unless you attack a crystal troll’s vital joints, other physical strikes are almost meaningless. Its speed is a bit slower than that of a regular troll, but don’t even think about blocking its hits. “You have to avoid attacks at all costs and be careful, okay?”
Everyone, including me, nodded to Lieutenant Roxanna’s short briefing.
“”yes””
“uh.”
“huh.”
As different answers resonated in the space, Ensign Roxanna unleashed her mana.
“Battle ready!”
As the sound of executing the apostle echoed through the space, we immediately headed to our respective formations. And the unprecedented mana that Lieutenant Roxanna manifested immediately attracted the attention of the crystal troll far away.
Sreuk!
Even though I held the spear even harder, I couldn’t easily guess.
‘How many spirals must be overlapped to pierce that crystal?’
A spiral that can be said to be the source of my strength. Even the nature of mana can change into a spiral, so excluding skills and openings, the spiral was the strongest power I had.
‘Even with a spiral of 20 overlaps… … ‘I think it’ll be difficult.’
As soon as it recognized us, the crystal troll came waddling its huge body. I couldn’t be sure just by looking at its appearance. But if we assume that he has the outer shell of a black ogre or more… … I couldn’t help but think of one thought.
“Ensign Roxanna.”
“uh.”
“Would you please allow me to use the skill?”
As they move in platoons, the skills that can be said to be each person’s main strength are generally controlled by the platoon leader. More precisely, it could be said that through the distribution of power, power was reserved in case an unexpected situation arises.
“… … .”
She looked at me cautiously at my words, seemed to hesitate for a moment, and then nodded.
“… … good. But don’t overdo it.”
“yes. “I will keep that in mind.”
Once I got permission, I gave up the whole idea of guessing and superimposing spirals.
‘The moment the spear cannot pierce the skin, it will soon become a weakness.’
Therefore, he had to manifest ‘absolute power’ that could pierce that body in one go.
“You’re the youngest. “Do you want to use a skill?”
“… … It’s not a good idea to bother dealing with crystal trolls. “When the crystal troll deploys a buster call, I think it would be better to deal with the surrounding monsters that will rush in.”
“no. it’s okay.”
I was immediately taken aback by the strange voices of Ensign Rune and Ensign McPhill.
I am different from other people.
In particular, the durability of the body and the load applied are different.
Then, even going on a mission without using skills and conserving my strength felt like a waste in itself. Everyone is getting tired like this, and conserving my strength is not the answer.
ㅡSurana dock (修羅螺線槍).
The moment I concentrated my consciousness and performed the first ritual, a storm-like wind began to blow from the window.
Shoot… … !!!
As he had recently become accustomed to controlling his power through a series of executions of apostles, the size of the storm that raged was also different than before.
‘little by little.’
But it was definitely proof that I was growing.
“… … !”
He looked at the other two people who were momentarily surprised and immediately reduced the huge storm.
The surrounding atmosphere was shaking in the aftermath of a huge storm, but what was most important now was the concentration of power.
“Then Elphie and I will create a weak spot for the crystal troll. “Han Cheon-seong aims for the enemy, while MacPhil and Rune block the monsters that will rush in from around them.”
“… … uh.”
“All right.”
“yes.”
Following Lieutenant Roxanna’s quick response, our response was decided.
Coo!
And it was at this point that the crystal troll left some distance between us. The crystal body, sparkling in the sunlight, moved strangely smoothly.
Kuooo!!!
As the buster call unique to large monsters erupted into the crystal troll’s screams, numerous red zone monsters began to rush in from afar.
“Han Tiansheng.”
“yes. “Ensign Roxanna.”
“Are you confident, or confident, that you can pierce the crystal troll?”
When she asked without even looking at me, I answered without any hesitation.
“It will definitely see through.”
It wasn’t like I was half confident. I answered with the ‘confidence’ she wanted from me now.
I am absolutely confident that my spear can pierce the body of a crystal troll.
‘The number of spiral overlaps that Surana Seonchang can produce.’
It usually reached more than four times the amount compared to when the skill was not deployed.
Chichichik… … !!
Even if you count it down, more than 80 layers of spirals were swirling around in the window, making a booming sound. And if I focus my consciousness strongly, the spiral will increase even more.
“good. Then I will trust you too.”
Ensign Roxanna’s voice with a small smile announced the start.
Pa-ang!
Lieutenant Elphie immediately stopped the troll’s arm that was swinging a chunk of crystal.