Tale of the Fake Hero - Chapter 295



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Season 3: Episode 103

‘You call this the swordsmanship of winning?’

Asher’s whole body trembled as he immediately injected a syringe of hemolytic serum into his severed wrist.

‘A realm beyond swordsmanship and sword energy, almost half a legend, or rather, a madman’s fantasy…?’

In the long history of swordsmanship, the only legend that existed was that it was used by Lucael in the mythical era.

The one who actually used it was the legendary mercenary Dragon Slayer, and even he was called the ‘Legendary Mercenary’…

In the storm of that power, Asher’s left wrist was cut off. The senior payqueriers lost one eye or two or three fingers.

[Zeroni: Asher, come here right away as soon as you fix your wrist!]

[Ashir: Senior, your left eye is!]

[Zeroni: If you keep fighting while injecting the Dragon Blood Serum, it will regenerate on its own! His Majesty the Cheongseong has taken away all of that Yonniulan’s power!]

Oh my god, how long am I going to have to shake in helplessness?

I might have just died.

If His Majesty the Brain had not connected all of our senses, if we had not moved our bodies with the senses of our teachers… … !

‘Even if I could move my body freely, would it help? To avoid those 36 swords…?’

Camilla’s face turned pale as she glimpsed the spectacle of legendary swordsmanship in the modern day in the Void Corridor.

“Shouldn’t we go out now? If we keep doing this, all the paycheck seniors will collapse!”

Sharon, who had caught Camilla’s gaze, looked up at the screen intently. The silence was long and deep.

I’m going to get more impatient.

Your body will tremble with fear even more.

Thinking that her teacher might die if she was not careful… … But Sharon shook her head firmly.

“Not yet. We, no, you going out is only to ensure that access is 100% certain. If not 100%, then at least 90%.”

More than 90%… … .

Is that possible against the beings who fought against the , the old warriors, the real warriors?

As the seniors accumulated large and small injuries, their movements gradually became dull.

“No, just our presence here is enough to draw attention to our seniors─!”

“─No! The success of your mission must be your top priority!”

“Still, Sharon!”

“Don’t you know? If we fail, everything will be meaningless! Our seniors believe that we will definitely succeed and that’s why they are fighting like that!”

“──!”

“Even if everyone dies, if you succeed, you win. Do you understand? That’s it! This battle right now!”

I was so angry, I almost cried. I was so angry, I almost bled from my clenched lips.

If I were as strong as my master, I could have been pressuring Eldia together with my seniors right now.

If I were as strong as Asher, even if I wasn’t as strong as the Master, I would have been able to approach Eldia while posing a valid threat.

‘It’s not about building an altar to death and approaching it… … .’

Even as Camilla lowered her head and shook her fist, the fierce battle continued.

[Zeroni: This is crazy, fast, too fast! How the hell do I approach this?]

[Florette: The method of exploiting the moment when the Sabok Sword splits and then reassembles doesn’t work anymore! Because of that sword!]

[Eshir: How is His Majesty the Cheongseong able to block 18 swords, yet it is so overwhelming with just 6 swords… …!]

[Mate: Everyone, concentrate! Let’s somehow squeeze through the gap!]

When Lucas swings Yonniulan to make one attack, the sword repeats that attack.

At different angles, in different directions.

This goes beyond increasing the attack range, and even creates the illusion that the perceived speed is amplified.

[Saoro: Evesran, we have to somehow get the Payqueriers to approach! His Majesty the Cheongseong is reaching his limit!]

[Evesran: I’m trying, but it’s not easy!]

[Griffver: What a pity, if only I could fly for a little while… …!]

The battlefield was a mess.

The roots and clouds built with the Psalm of Creation clash in succession with the 18 swords realized with the Psalm of Holy Fire.

Seven warriors rushed into the maelstrom of destruction caused by the remaining six swords and true swords.

[Zeroni: What the hell, Paladins fight so well, but why are our movements completely seen through? We may not be better than them, but we’re not worse.]

[Eshir: It must be because he knows all of our original sword techniques!]

[Mate: If that’s the case, let’s change the method. Let’s exploit that very weakness.]

[Florette: What are you talking about?]

[Mate: If it is possible to exchange the five senses with His Majesty’s Brain Fragrance power, then it would also be possible to change movements. Let’s teach each other how to move our bodies.]

A devastating attack that tears mountains and rivers apart. If you allow even one valid hit, you will die.

You really were being lenient until just now… … .

But because of that, there will inevitably be a veil of negligence that comes with seeing through all swordsmanship.

[Zeroni: It would be fun to use the eleven-character sword as a private sword. Floret, are you okay?]

[Florette: If you lengthen the sword and make it flow smoothly, you should be able to roughly imitate the movement of the Sa-bok-geom.]

[Eshir: It’s relatively easy for me. I guess it’s because my extreme swordsmanship is simple.]

It only takes a moment, a moment, to cause confusion in the cognitive domain.

‘Even for a moment.’

‘Even if only for a little while.’

‘If we can create an opening for Laminea’s disciple, His Majesty the King’s plan will succeed.’

The thoughts of the seven warriors crossed.

The rehearsal movements are intentionally made in the same way as conventional swordsmanship, but the results of the posture are completely different.

As Lucasel swung the Yonyulan in accordance with the sword technique, a current of confusion surged between his perception and reaction.

“hmm……?”

The sword and scabbard of the plainclothes sword, Fladimarte, rush forward, forming a purple crescent moon.

[Saoro: Evesran!]

The long sword blade that stretches along the tip of the long sword Tasalpo is swung like a whip.

[Evesran: I know!]

The wedge of power focused on the sword of Attitude Renault precisely targets the weak point and strikes.

[Griffver: Eeeeeep!]

Beyond the whirlpool of Yoniulan, two sacred spears and a beast’s claw block the path of the swordsmen who were trying to severely punish any being approaching the main body.

Saoro’s entire body is torn apart.

Ebesran was thrown far away after losing both his ankle and his wrist, and only Grifveron was thrown far away without major injuries as Eshir gave up his attack and helped defend.

“Get ready to go, Camilla.”

Sharon, who had been watching the situation from the empty corridors, finally opened her mouth.

“Princess Yoran, can you make a similar seal? Let the demon capture it like Camilla. And when my master dies, take me out first. As bait.”

How the hell, how come these guys are so strong?

Camilla looked at Yoran.

A girl who maintained her composure even as her father, the Fairy King Saoro I, collapsed, spewing blood from all over his body, with only slightly ragged breathing.

“Do as you wish, brave lady.”

The hero I saw and learned, the end of ‘Black Summer’ (8)

– Doesn’t the captain feel wronged?

Before going out to the final battle, I asked Eldia Alma (01) Alcaios.

– I’ve been fighting in the Great Abyss Conflict my entire life, longer than the four of us combined, and now that it’s time to die, you want me to do it willingly?

– What does that mean?

– You lived your whole life in war, Captain! Without being able to do anything you wanted to do! That’s how Kaduel and Shurviel died! That’s how you, with dreams, were able to do nothing… … .

Then Alcaeus put his hand on Lucas’ shoulder and said:

– Lucael, our lives are certainly empty of us. But isn’t it because of this emptiness that our companionship with light can fill the stories of our lives?

– … … !

– Lucas, who else can live a life so fulfilling as ours?

– … … ?

– In the future, many people will follow the light and fight to become like it. However, we are the only ones who can fight against darkness with the light, by the side of the light, and as the confidants of the light. How can this life not be the pride of my entire life?

Fighting alongside them.

And, being able to fight alongside you all.

– Whenever the world is about to fall into darkness again, our lives will be the first story of light that will illuminate the hearts of many.

like that.

Following in our footsteps.

When I think of the day when those who walk the path of courage will be welcomed in paradise.

– Aren’t you happy? Lucasel.

colon…….

When it came to martial arts, I respected him to the fullest, but I absolutely hated it when he would use such nonsense.

“The strong ones───!”

I can’t understand.

What on earth are you happy about?

What is there to be happy about in this day and age when many generations are abandoned by their friends, family, and lovers, and driven to a place of death?

「───Exist to reign!」

How is that a hero?

This is not what a warrior is like.

He’s a madman.

“The weak───!”

It makes me dizzy to think how long this era will last. I will not let future children follow in the same footsteps as we did.

What is the path of light?

What is the path of courage?

If you needed a being that was born to fight and died to fight, why did you give it free will and emotions? You could have just made it a machine with power but no ego.

「───Weakness, that is, being lazy and not making any effort, is a sin!」

Why can’t I enjoy it?

Why can’t we enjoy our one and only life?

Are you saying that you can’t get what you want, you can’t love what you love, and you can’t like what you like?

“In return───!”

Why must I carry this heavy iron on my back and fight to my death in this bloody world? How is that considered obedience and martyrdom?

Don’t make me laugh.

I can’t accept that kind of life.

That’s why you can’t lose.

If I lose, whether Yotos wins or the Lord of Light wins, the world will be in a miserable state.

always.

The strong are strong simply because they have power.

You will be sacrificed and sacrificed again.

「───That means you have to serve the strong!」

By the time Yoran had placed the fake seal on Sharon, Zeroni and Floret had reached the effective killing range.

The goal is… … !

Right before your eyes… … !

The moment I thought I had perfectly exploited his weak point with my reversed swordsmanship, all of his swordsmanship disappeared at once and all of his power was concentrated on Yonniulan.

‘so.’

Ultra-fast division and redeployment.

‘I can’t lose, absolutely not.’

The invisible dance of death enveloped Zeroni and Floret’s bodies in a fierce purple current, turning them into clumps of blood in an instant.

From the tendons that form the fascia.

Up to the cellular level connection point.

Further, to the concentration of spirit and flesh.

This power that cuts off all of that is the soul bursting ability of the true sword Yonniulan.

“S, Masterniiiii …

Sharon opened the void corridor and stepped out, letting out a cry that was more like a scream than a wail.

It was sincere.

All those screams and sorrows were sincere and unadulterated, but at the same time they were part of a deceptive tactic.

“… … Sharon.”

In the final moments of her mission, Floret felt relieved, regretful, and happy.

The reason for the relief was that he met his end in a kneeling position. He was able to maintain at least a modicum of dignity in front of his disciples.

The reason I was sad was that I couldn’t move even a single fingertip. I was sad that I couldn’t push my disciple beyond this danger, and that I couldn’t hug him one last time.

‘The reason I’m happy is… … .’

The face of the disciple I loved so much and wanted to spend the rest of my life with… … I am so happy that I can see him like this for the last time… … .

“You can’t be here, Sharon… … .”

If I could move my hands, I would hug you one last time.

He would have handed down the holy sword himself.

Cool, I would have pushed that back forward, into the future… … Unable to do anything, I just pointed to Tasalpo with my gaze.

ah…….

no…….

The last strength… … .

It slips away in an instant… … There are so many things I want to say, but I can’t say a single one… … It’s so sad and regrettable… … But I can’t show it… … .

on the sly.

Just a little bit.

I smiled with the corners of my lips raised and my eyes closed softly. To tell you that all the time I spent with you was happy.

‘Thank you for everything so far, Tasalpo.’

And now, I ask you a favor.

The person I love most in the world… … .

“This energy… … ?”

At that moment, when Lucas saw the seal hanging from Sharon’s back, his whole body trembled.

How could I forget?

From that moment when I was subduing it together with everyone, to the moment when I was resurrected and began to pursue it as a goal, I have never forgotten it for a single moment.

‘Yes, I don’t know exactly what it is, but they’ve been committing suicide attacks as a group to use that power for some purpose.’

But it was all in vain. And I couldn’t miss it. That was the moment when the end of the goal that had seemed so far away appeared right before my eyes.

For a moment, Lucas lost his composure.

If I get my hands on that, just that, I can revive all the Eldias, including those who died here, and start the New World Plan.

“Bring it, Yoniulan!”

Yoniulan ran forward with a purple roar.

It doesn’t matter if I end up tearing that brat’s body apart in the process of taking it. I can just revive it with the power of Anridal.

Cheongseong moved his body.

Now that I couldn’t use any strength, I flew my body, which was still able to move, to block Sharon’s path. In dragon form, I widened the hit area as much as possible.

“Your Majesty, Your Excellency!”

It’s over… … Cheongseong thought as he keenly felt the power of Yonniulan tearing apart the center of his entire body.

‘It will become a passage through which the abyss of Neigalas, which was barely suppressed and kept quiet, flows… … .’

If it weren’t for this detail, I would have only been able to cut out the eroded parts while recuperating in the World Tree after the war.

‘Zeroni… … .’

The attack avoided a fatal blow because Jeroni swung his Fladimarte with all his might just before he died, slightly changing Yonniulan’s trajectory.

‘It’s all over thanks to you guys… … .’

A ray of crimson light flew fiercely above Cheongseong’s falling head and pierced Lucasel’s wrist.

Dimensional collapse.

As the dimension where the hand was located collapses, contact with Yonniulan is lost for a moment.

‘It’s nothing.’

Lucas thought.

If you can restore your body again with super-fast regeneration, it will take time, but there will be no danger until then.

That archer guy, the fake of Carduel, just used up all his life with this attack and died a natural death.

‘This is not the end. This is just the beginning. Let’s save everyone and end this twisted world!’

The resulting disconnect in combat consciousness made me unable to recognize it, even if only for a moment.

Right behind your back.

The void corridor connecting to the mortal dimension, and a girl jumping out from behind it throwing herself at him.

– What happens if I take this to Lucas?

Of course, something like this isn’t even a threat.

If he had been using his magic to sharpen the blade, Lucas would have reacted immediately, but since he had no hostility, his reaction was delayed.

The girl barely managed to avoid the brink of death with her arm swinging instinctively.

– You can’t just take it, it has to be completely zeroed so that the distance can’t react. Once that happens, I’ll wait in the corridor and give the order.

It was a simple yet devastating blow that would have killed him instantly if he had not received magical powers from his master.

‘ah.’

My whole body trembles with shivers.

This is the pinnacle of martial arts.

‘no.’

I have built an imaginary realm, but nothing seems to lead to anything. It is only one step away, but it is as if it is blocked by Mt. Tai…

‘I can’t go any further.’

If you try to take one more step from here, you will die at that very moment.

It’s not because of the pressure.

In that moment, all the futures imagined by imagination were pointing to certain and definite death.

‘I have to get up.’

Aeshir, who had been rolling around on the ground with wounds all over his body after receiving a blow from Lucasel, got up.

Blood keeps pouring out.

Now I don’t have any blood serum. I don’t have the strength to do proper herbivore. But, but… … I can at least throw my body.

‘Wait a minute, it’s possible to get attention.’

As Ashur stepped on the ground and leapt forward, Renault, who had been stuck next to him, spun around and flew forward, catching him in his hand.

「!」

When the roar of Yonniulan shattered Renod’s blade into hundreds of shards, and even Aeshir’s entire body was torn apart, swallowed, and crushed.

“Please stop────!”

Camilla, who didn’t miss that gap, finally slammed her body into Lucas’s back with all her might.

– The veil of emptiness will be lifted for a moment. Then I will close the veil and seal Lucael’s core within it.

In Lucas’s opinion, it was just going to end like that.

It would have ended with this kid making a meaningless attack.

Yeah, that’s how it would have ended.

“Hey, now is the time!”

If only the vast emptiness that covered the entire horizon had not swallowed up the world at that moment.