102 – Raid Practice (6)

Decrescent.

A great scholar whose blessing for archery has not been cut off.

It is evaluated as having surpassed the physical limits of a shooter, to the extent that there is a saying that it is magic that is cast with arrows.

As such, the family background was a part that could never be ruled out in this world.

It was the same with Violet Decrescent.

She is the only daughter of a boy and girl, and from infancy until now, with a little exaggeration, she has grown up receiving treatment comparable to that of an imperial princess.

Regile Ruth, who was the leader of her knights at the time, was also well received by her.

-Miss Violet should grow up looking only at the good things.

-I have no doubt that you will become the best in the future.

-You’re going to the academy? Haha, it’s a given that the chief is separated.

– As a lady, you will stand out wherever you are.

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-The freshman’s senior is… Violet Decrescent.

-That’s him. Violet Decrescent.

-Yes. Because it was overwhelming because I wrote and lost… It’s an atmosphere that everyone acknowledges.

No one doubted her talent.

Everyone fawns in front of her, smiles,

– Yes. Also great. Violet!

Even her deputy had no rivalry with her.

If you don’t even want to be jealous, existence itself is out of the question.

“…… “

She also has a personality that doesn’t care about others, and doesn’t show off or show off.

Except for the occasional remark that she was too impersonal, she never heard anything bad about her.

Like that, her academy life seemed to pass smoothly without any harm.

But…

Where did it get twisted?

-Violet, you said that you would apply for a raid mostly made up of freshmen… Really?

Maybe it was because he took an interest in another person, Lev Denek, and followed this raid group at will.

The [Bloody ashes] In front of my eyes… It was the strongest among the monsters she had ever encountered.

Until the third year, she had never seen a strength outside of the standard.

Besides, there aren’t many veterans with real combat experience beside her now,

Most of the first-year students came to learn for hands-on experience.

Nevertheless, if she is the vessel to defeat the next demon lord, she will be able to overcome this much…

Her own arbitrary choice gave birth to a bad result.

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[Blood Ashes]’S [Afterimage Flame] Passed by.

The gray-haired man was holding Violet’s wrist.

“Just listen to me.”

“!”

When Violet regained her senses, the man’s tone softened a bit, but

Still, I can’t erase the violent, coercive feeling.

Unlike the men who have only pursued interests so far.

“Are you calm?”

“… Let go.”

Perhaps, his favor to come to his senses.

Violet tried to deny this by shaking her hand away.

Lev said while watching the 5th and 6th parties.

“The moment he descends to the 5th or 6th party, he uses the seal flesh. As close as possible.”

“… ?”

This is not a request. Some kind of instruction.

Violet said as if she was dumbfounded.

“Are you crazy? Why do I tell you… “

“Did he die then?”

“?!”

“The Decrescent family will also end here.”

“…… “

“Good job.”

“……… “

The man jerked his head and went to his seat.

For a moment, Violet, who had thought there was no emotion, was speechless.

Her sweet mouth, her lips are soft, but no words come out.

It’s the first time I’ve ever seen someone talk so carelessly.

Even though it is an academy that values equality among cadets, the family background cannot be ignored.

Even though Malissa de Prominence is wagging her tail here and there right now, nothing comes out,

Because she is a princess of the duchy, and everyone knows that she will become a key figure in [Eternal Flame].

Taking this lightly may be okay with the cadets in the academy right now, but it has an effect on one’s own family, that is, the family or those related to it.

‘Lev Denek, of course you… ‘

It was also good to research in advance.

He’s a bully.

More than that and nothing less…

“Come!”

At that time, the [Blood Ashes] That hit the 1st and 2nd parties began to rise up into the sky again.

In order, the 3rd and 4th parties are next, namely Violet’s party.

“Everyone, get ready… sour.”

And the only remaining Guardian, Rayman’s hands were trembling.

Each position has a role.

Even if Violet is an exceptionally talented person with practical experience, what can I do for him right now… That there is no

Lev Deneck continued to speak to Violet who was hesitant.

“Aren’t you planning to catch the Demon King? But you want to die here together?”

“… !”

You have to inherit the generations… The family’s own dream to oppose.

A hero who goes directly to defeat demons is more dangerous than simply raising his reputation as an imperial defender.

‘How to do that… ?’

But how did he know the secret she only knew about?

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Actually, there is nothing special about this operation.

Since there are many eyes to see, I can’t use magical paintings.

No matter how strong a blow I have with no holy power, I can’t kill him because it’s blocked by the 25% damage limit.

That doesn’t mean he knows what skills Violet possesses.

Because she was killed in Chapter 4… Because he disappeared without even showing off some of his skills.

So, what I ordered Violet to do is…

It was simple.

When the bloody ashes get close to the 5th and 6th parties, ask them to minimize their movements with the seal flesh.

In order for me to hit the last hit comfortably… This is because we need to convince Aveline and Malissa that we can defeat him.

Words that went against my thoughts came flying.

“… Ranged attacks are prohibited when bloody ashes are descending.”

That’s right.

In the raid type [Blood Ashes] Tactic,

While the shield knight is blocking his descending pattern, ranged attacks are temporarily suspended.

Since the target of the attack is in close proximity to the party, it may not be possible to identify friends or enemies if the attack is performed arbitrarily.

In other words, slowly but safely, in a way that does not result in sacrifice.

Since this place is real, not a game, it is right to put survival first.

But what I ordered her was like her words to break that rule.

“Stop talking nonsense, stop the next descent… ”

“So, what about your sudden action?”

“… “

When I asked the question in reverse, Violet was speechless again.

“I’m sorry, but you’re not the only one who excels. Do you see the 5 or 6 party over there? Princess Malissa and Paladin Aveline Balantes.”

“… “

She didn’t answer, but she could tell by the look.

“They intend to take down the bloody ash? So, we have no choice but to help them.”

“That couldn’t be… !”

“I am telling you this because I believe in your skills. If you don’t defeat it when you move to the 1st, 2nd or 5th, 6th parties… “

I kept quiet, but Violet also seemed to know the ending of this story that was about to be drawn.

“I have good judgment.”

“Where are you going… !”

Always a chance once.

I left that behind and ran to the 5th and 6th parties.

* * *

Clarice Academy.

The time when the sun goes down and the day goes down.

– Thank you! I’ll be sure to reward you later!

To check the condition of his body, Edwin went back to the coffin of restoration.

Only the two of them, Aria and Yeriel, were left in the restaurant lounge.

View from the small balcony… The view of the academy was quite beautiful.

The vermilion world. Autumn wind blowing softly.

“Okay… “

Yariel closed her eyes, and she felt the wind flow.

On days like this, the spirit response is better.

Looking at the fact that Lev also participated in raid practice as soon as he recovered,

Yeriel couldn’t stay still either.

In order to protect him, I have to work even harder.

After ventilating his mind, Yeriel happily opened her mouth.

“Soon, the second semester will start… “

“I will. Yeriel is… Are you going to your parents’ house?”

“Yes… ! Probably, I should go back within this week. What about Aria?”

“Me too. I have work to do….”

“Right. Because I will be an adult soon… It’s better to organize various things… !”

“… Yes.”

Arya gave a small answer.

Perhaps, what Yeriel is saying… It was a marriage talk.

Since she is Arya, who was adopted into the Bluebell family, she could not easily talk about any marriage talks from her point of view.

Also, since her adoptive parents know how Arya lost her biological parents, she will strongly oppose her goal of doing something dangerous, such as her revenge on Andras.

As Aria’s expression became colored with her worries and thoughts,

“… !”

Yeriel found something to talk about to change her mood.

“Come to think of it… ! Raid practice, wasn’t it a one-day schedule… ? It seems a bit late… “

“Yes?”

When Arya asked back, Yeriel finally understood the situation.

‘… OMG… ‘

If I said this, anyone would see it as ‘I’m conscious of Lev’.

It is even more dangerous in front of Aria.

Yeriel began to add to her words.

“Ah, should I say I’m worried about that… ! I guess it hasn’t been long since I’ve recovered… ?”

Then Arya started to react immediately.

“Right… ! If I come back hurt again this time… ! I won’t stay still.”

Aria’s small fists clenched.

Fortunately, she didn’t seem to notice anything else.

“But… Selena went with me, so wouldn’t it be okay… ?”

-……

Selena.

At that name, it became quiet for a moment.

Arya shifted her gaze back to the scenery outside and asked cautiously.

“… What Selena said… I mean.”

“That, that…?”

“Yes. What did it mean?”

– I’ll write well.

For some reason, as soon as she heard it, those words made her feel a little angry and her chest tight.

Yeriel began to ponder.

To write is to use something.

So, does Selena intend to use Rev to do something?

Or…

‘The two of them… They had one thing in common… ‘

Whenever Yeriel visited her sieve room to help her juniors, there was a picture she often saw.

Edwin training alone, and Lev practicing shooting with Selena in Saro.

Originally, Rev Denek belonged to the Ministry of Magic,

It must have been Selena’s help that she was able to win the match against Gaylon Shafty even after changing to a shooter.

Perhaps, the relationship between the two may be more advanced than Yariel thought.

‘Bar, I was careless… ‘

I was too complacent.

Hey, if it’s Lev, it’s only natural that it’s popular…

Yeriel watched Arya’s expression.

-……

She also, no matter how you look at it, seems to be thinking of ‘someone’.

Arya always has a calm personality, but for some reason, her accent rises whenever she talks about Lev.

Yeriel smiled faintly.

‘…… ‘

After all, the same as yourself… Could she be thinking?

My heart is beating again.

She asked Arya carefully and slowly.

“Aria is… There is someone interested in the academy… ?”