I’m the Slit-Eyed Character at the Academy, but I’m not the Mastermind - Chapter 208
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Episode 208
Episode 208. Maestro Volcan of the Battlefield (15)
Chick- chick-!
The ground that touched Crowley’s hand turned into liquid.
It couldn’t withstand the strong acid and started to melt.
“This can’t be happening… … .”
Aleste sighed as he looked at the sight.
40 years ago. Because it was no different from the grandeur that Crowley had shown.
When you walk, when you fight, even when you exhale.
It spewed out poison without stopping.
Ellester, who confirmed that the power was still there, could not help but feel frustrated.
-Kwaaak!
-Hey, save me… … !
People melted like water.
Even the heroes who were said to be the best could not avoid it.
The image of people crawling on the floor and crying out for help was still vivid.
As if it were right before your eyes!
“Master! Come to your senses!”
Aleister suddenly raised his head.
Lucia and Adonis stood before my eyes.
Only then was Aleister able to come to his senses.
Shaking off the ghosts of the past, I returned to the present.
Adonis felt complicated when he saw that sight.
“I’m sorry, Aleister. If only I hadn’t been caught up in that bastard’s words and kept moving… … .”
Wouldn’t the results have been different from now?
As Adonis lowered his head, Lucia immediately opened her mouth.
“Let’s retreat for now. It won’t be too late to decide who’s right and who’s wrong later. The old man over there is coming too.”
Kuung!
Charon flew in from somewhere and landed next to them.
“Eww! Is this a person or a monster?”
It was natural for Lucia to be terrified.
Because Charon was covered in blood all over his body.
“What about Volkan? Did you kill him?”
“… … I missed it. Sorry.”
“Get treatment first. Or else I’ll die.”
Caron poured out the holy water and potions roughly. It was not a situation where he could attend to the wounds one by one.
‘You coward… … Running away.’
Volkan was hiding inside the bone that was destroying the direction in which Charon was advancing.
They even installed new bones in the direction Charon was coming from.
‘The intensity was relatively weak, and we only had to advance about 1m more… … .’
It could not be ruled out that Volkan had prepared another defense method.
Above all, now that Crowley had been resurrected, further fighting was out of the question.
Because Crowley’s hand would have reached him much faster than he could have advanced 1 meter.
‘I have to avenge the rats, but… … .’
If I died here, it would be like losing my chance for revenge forever.
Because of that, Charon quickly decided to retreat and arrived at where Aleste, Adonis, and Lucia were.
“Okay, then let’s step aside. I’ll take care of the Master. You two, leave the people outside to me.”
Four people left the palace, kicking the ground.
In fact, it was now embarrassing to even call it a palace.
The roof was hollow as if it had never been there in the first place, and the pillars were hollow in places as if they had lost teeth.
It looked like nothing but ruins.
And in the ruins there was one who shouted in triumph.
“You’re finally awake! Kekekeke! 3 years! It’s been a long, long time of patience!”
One second, five minutes, a day, a few months.
The time required to become undead varies depending on the power you had while alive.
‘Of course, the most important thing is the caster’s ability. I was granted the power, so there is no doubt about my ability, but… … .’
The power of the legion commander is a power beyond the norm.
That’s probably why Volkan took the longest to become undead among all the undead transformations he’s done so far.
‘This is also a period that was shortened by grinding in various materials including magic stones and mysteries, as well as the lives of black magicians.’
And that’s not all.
As the end draws near, didn’t all your hard work almost go to waste because of the empire?
But at this very moment, the preparations for the Legion Commander’s undead transformation are complete.
“Get up! Get up again as my servant!”
Crowley slowly began to stand up.
A skeleton so large that it casts a shadow over the palace, following Volkan’s orders.
“Hahahahahahahaha!!”
It was when Volcan was shouting in victory.
Less-.
“hmm?”
Something fell on Volkan’s head.
Volkan narrowed his eyes as he picked it up. It was the object he was most familiar with.
‘bone?’
Was there an unnecessary bone attached to Crowley’s body?
That might be it. There are so many bones that you could kick your feet.
It was that very moment.
Thud- thud-.
“… … ?”
Thud thud thud- thud thud thud!!
Volkan, looking up at the sky, couldn’t help but be terrified.
Because so many bones were falling down.
Even those bones… … .
‘Crowley… is breaking?’
As I was staring blankly, Crowley’s massive ribs fell off.
Volkan immediately cast his Bone Armor to protect himself.
Kuung-! Kuguguguung!
After a loud noise that shook the earth.
What greeted Volkan as he emerged from his armor was a cloud of dust that made his throat tingle.
It was the broken skull of 5th Corps Commander Crowley.
“… … .”
At the same time, an unknown force whispered to him.
‘It’s a trivial thing.’
Volkan was granted the power of a necromancer. He could communicate with spirits.
Yes, the person who insulted you by calling you ‘insignificant’ was none other than you.
“Crowley… … How dare you… …!”
It was Corps Commander Crowley.
The necromancer power that Volkan possesses is, in other words, the ‘power to control souls’.
It was a fraudulent power, but perhaps because of that, the conditions that followed were not easy.
First of all, you had to have at least 50% of the bones of the deceased to be able to become undead.
A structure where the closer it gets to 100%, the more power you can use from your previous life.
Collecting bones. This was the first step to becoming undead.
‘Then you will be given time to talk to the soul.’
The opponent is given ‘time to choose’.
Will you fight as a soldier of Volcan, or will you continue in eternal peace?
Most souls naturally choose ‘eternal rest’.
But Volkan had one privilege.
The privilege of being able to ignore the soul’s choice and force them to serve as soldiers.
‘I can forcibly restrain souls weaker than me.’
Currently, Volkan can only ‘force’ up to 6-star knights. He cannot force anything higher than that.
By the way, all those who were called heroes in the past refused to become soldiers.
At this point, one question may arise.
Only 6-star knights can forcibly bind souls, so why did you attempt to revive past heroes and legion commanders?
It was partly because I had some expectations about their ‘choice’, but it was more because of their ‘suitability’.
compatibility.
If the thoughts or attributes of the other person were similar, it was possible to bind their soul.
No matter how strong a being is, if it is suitable, it is given the opportunity to forcibly bind the soul.
‘That’s what Crowley thought it might be possible too… … .’
I was rejected. And the insult of being called ‘insignificant’ was a bonus.
‘It seems like I wasted three years.’
In fact, there was one big penalty to the power Volcan had.
The opportunity to ‘choose’ comes only once.
The moment you unleash your power, your opponent has only two choices:
Become a soldier of Volcan, or attain Buddhahood and lose your soul.
There was only one of the two.
Yes, Crowley chose death, and just moments ago, Crowley’s soul entered into a complete sleep.
This means that no matter how much power he gains in the future, the opportunity to use Crowley as a soldier will be lost forever.
“You don’t want to be controlled by mere humans… …?”
Volkan gritted his teeth.
But he soon regained his composure. It was partly his own fault that Crowley had lost his soul.
‘It was too urgent.’
I thought I could gain great strength in a short period of time, so I ended up overdoing it.
It was a gamble on ‘suitability’.
‘I wish I had developed strength and seen the distant future… ‘
Volkan clenched his fists.
After all, strength is everything. One way or another, I had to build up my strength.
* * *
Kwarreung-!
The first thing Adonis did after escaping from the palace was to clear the battlefield.
As Adonis began to rampage, the punitive force collapsed.
“Whew… … I survived.”
“Is it over? It was a tough fight.”
Aleste, Charon, and Lucia arrived following Adonis.
Lucia quickly scanned the battlefield. And… … .
“Nanny! Sylvia!”
I was able to find two people. Two people who were like family.
“You’re alive. That’s lucky.”
“Thanks to my nanny. Thank you for taking care of me.”
“I see. The nanny really had a hard time too.”
“Haha, I would like to ask for compensation. Marriage with Zero-kun. I think that would be enough.”
“What are you talking about! Why should I marry her?!”
Sylvia tilted her head.
“Zero? Are you dating someone?”
“We’re not like that. And if you date her, you’ll have to go to jail before you get married, right?”
“Are you a criminal? I knew you had unique tastes, but… … Well, it’s okay. I’m a woman who knows how to respect my friend’s tastes.”
“No, that’s not it… … I’m young. I’m fifteen. I just entered the academy!”
“… …Fifteen?”
Sylvia was momentarily dazed as she analyzed Lucia’s words.
She soon started to get excited.
“Oh my, oh my! Lucia, you… … are more capable than I thought?”
“what?”
“Younger. Younger than someone of the same zodiac sign… …! If this isn’t a person with abilities, then what is!”
“Oh, no! That’s not it! I’m not interested in that at all! Not a single one of those guys… … .”
Lucia recalled Zero’s appearance for a moment.
I soon thought back to all the incidents and accidents that had happened with him.
I couldn’t help but blush slightly as I recalled the incident where I had cut off my forehead and the memory of wearing the academy uniform.
Sylvia opened her eyes slightly at the sight.
“Oh my! Look at this kid? Just thinking about it makes me happy.”
“Tea, are you doing that because you’re embarrassed?”
“That’s what it is. Tell me. Are you hiding something from me, your best friend? I’m going crazy.”
“Oh, really! That’s not it!”
It was just as Lucia was about to refute.
“Retreat! We need to collect the wounded and leave this place immediately!”
Charon’s order to retreat.
A storm once again swept through the battlefield that had been quiet.
“Are you saying the fight isn’t over yet?”
“And retreat… … Then surely… … .”
thud!!
At that moment, a huge noise rang out from the palace, and something slowly rose up.
It was a giant skeleton. Everyone immediately knew what it was.
“Uh, Crowley!?”
“You’re alive!”
“Father, take care of the injured! Recovery comes later!”
In an instant, preparations for retreat were complete.
It was at that very moment that the punitive force left the battlefield.
Thud thud! Kookoo gugu gung!
Crowley collapsed. The thick magic that had been suffocating him was nowhere to be found.
“What, what is it? Why is it like that?”
“Isn’t this a trap? This is clearly a trap to draw us in!”
Phagecic-!
Adonis flew into the sky.
After checking the situation in the palace from above, he headed to Charon’s side.
“Not only the magic, but even the reverse pentacle has disappeared.”
“Did you succeed in interfering with it?”
“I don’t know. Aleister, what do you think?”
Is it because Crowley fell?
Aleste’s reason was clearer than ever.
“Rather than that… … I think it failed.”
“failure?”
“You must have surpassed a power that cannot be surpassed. Well, the commander… … and there is no way that someone who treats humans like insignificant people would follow a human’s orders.”
Aleister remembered clearly.
The figure of Commander Crowley, who trampled on humans and treated them like ants.
“Huh~ Is that so? So now there’s no reason to retreat?”
Kwarreung-!
Adonis left straight for the palace, followed by Aleister and Lucia.
“Wait here for a moment. The skeleton hasn’t risen yet, but just in case. Keep a close watch.”
As Charon said, the skeleton that had been standing up continuously had stopped doing so.
After Adonis’ attack, resurrection stopped.
It was very good news for the punitive force.
Charon also left straight for the palace. He could be seen hiding in the shadows.
Volkan wearing a robe turned inside out.
He was currently facing off against Aleister, Adonis, and Lucia.
“Are you done playing with toys now?”
“… … .”
“I don’t know what happened, but one thing is certain. We won.”
Lucia’s victory declaration.
Perhaps because he could not refute those words, Volkan showed no reaction.
“How about surrendering? Then I’ll spare your life. I can’t guarantee your limbs. That old man is really angry. But if you surrender now, maybe I’ll spare you one?”
“… …Lucia, stop it. Don’t we look like villains?”
“In this day and age, this is a joke, right? Anyway, who would call me a grandpa?”
“This is an era where people cut off limbs as a joke. Let’s stop living in such an era.”
It was when Lucia pouts.
Her face turned crimson because the sky was glowing with the setting sun.
The battle started in the early morning.
It was a sunset that burned more beautifully than ever, as if to signal the end.
Volkan, who was watching the sunset, suddenly remembered a memory.
Memories of that day when he lost her, who was his everything.
“… … I’ve lost interest.”
“I guess so.”
“Make no mistake. If I had used all my power from the beginning, you would have already been dead.”
“Look at that. He’s good at spouting villainous lines. We’re the ones who are just, right?”
Aleste and Volkan both sighed at the same time.
“I’m sorry. I apologize. I know I hurt you a lot in the past, so please understand.”
“… … It’s beyond my understanding. And I’ve been hurt badly, too. It’s because of the empire you guys love.”
“How can we understand if you don’t tell us what happened? Even if what you say is true, we cannot tolerate praising the devil, killing people, and causing chaos on the continent.”
“I don’t think that’s something someone who has killed more people than anyone else should say. Aleister, the number of people you’ve killed on the battlefield, and the number of people I’ve killed. Who do you think has killed more?”
“Just because someone else has committed a greater sin than you, it doesn’t mean your small sins are gone. And you are still atonement in your own way.”
“… … I don’t think there’s any point in continuing this conversation. Well, I guess it’s better to go by the rules of this world.”
Winner takes all. Justice is what wins.
The last one to survive is the one who steps on others to rise.
A world where people become righteous!
Kugugugugu-!
As soon as Volkan’s mana began to flow, Adonis picked up his spear and threw it.
Thud!
The spear filled with mana bounced off with ridiculous ease.
Everyone had no choice but to open their eyes wide. The bones protruding from the ground.
It was a magician, but it was also because its size was so enormous.
‘And what is that deformed structure? It looks like a bird’s wing… ‘
Swish- squeak!
The ground began to split apart. Everyone fled the area and surrounded Volcan.
Within seconds, the ground split open completely, and something burst out, destroying the barely-held palace.
Krrrrrrrrrr-!!!
A cloud of dust rose, but it could not obscure the gigantic figure.
It was that huge of a being.
And soon, everyone realized what it was.
“Dragon… … .”
What’s unique about it is that it’s a dragon with only bones.
The flesh and scales were nowhere to be found.
“This is the Bone Dragon. It was created from the body of a dragon that died during the Great War.”
“Is it the Black Dragon Drakan… …!”
“You know very well. Of course, since we fought back then… … .”
Black Dragon Drakan.
40 years ago, when Crowley descended, this was the dragon that sided with them because it was fun.
Although he was far beyond the level of a 9-star knight, he was so suitable that he was successfully made into a soldier in just 3 months.
“There are other bodies, but… … they have already been taken to a safe place.”
“Are you trying to run away? When are you going to talk about the laws of this world!”
“My battlefield is not here. Well, you guys know that too.”
Yes. The battlefield where Volcan’s power can be best demonstrated is a crowded place.
Its power will be most evident in the capitals of each country, major cities, and battlefields.
Volkan is a smart guy.
Aleste, Adonis, Charon, Lucia.
They are all worthy of being called heroes. I didn’t want to risk my life fighting them.
If Crowley hadn’t been here, we would have cleared this battlefield and fled long ago.
“Then see you on the next battlefield. Of course… … .”
If you survive until then.
Whoosh-.
As Volkan, who was on top of the pillar, jumped down, a wyvern that had flown in from somewhere landed at his feet.
So Volkan ran away.
Leaving behind one terrible disaster.