97 – Raid Practice

Time flies, raid day.

– Rev! It hasn’t been long since that happened… ?

-Yeriel is right. Since you’ve been seriously injured, it’s better to rest…

Where did you hear about my participation in the raid?

Yeriel and Arya followed me around and tried to stop me.

-Lev, I’m really upset! I’m going to get scolded… !

-Me too, as someone who is involved in healing, I can’t let this go easily… !

Were these two people so well matched?

It’s obviously angry, but it’s 1% intimidating and 99% cute.

– It’s okay. I’m not alone this time.

-That’s true, but… !

Professor Diana already wrote me a letter of recommendation,

Since I was discharged from the hospital, there was no coercion between them.

-Don’t worry. Because it’s really good

-… Really… !

Yeriel puts air in her cheek.

Thank you for always worrying about me.

For her sake, you must participate in this event.

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Following the guide dispatched from Claris, I arrived at the place…

A guild supported by the Duchy of Prominence, [Eternal Flame].

As befits a mage guild that deals with fire magic as its core, the building built with red bricks boasted a heavy majesty.

-Oh!

– Here you go!

The freshmen who came here for the raid experience poured out admiration.

Since Eternal Flame is one of the 7 large guilds, it is a place that any cadet of the Ministry of Magic dreams of joining at least once.

Therefore, such a reaction would be natural.

Anyway, as the members gathered at the main building of the guild, a man who appeared to be an official of the Eternal Flame stepped up to the podium.

“First of all, let me briefly introduce myself. I am Teiron, the hundredth commander who will lead the 17 riders this time. You won’t be distracted in raids, so you can unify the names and call them captain.”

The cadets nodded, and Tayron continued.

“First of all, I know that it was only your will to participate in this raid. Therefore, the guild does not take any responsibility for any unsavory occurrences.”

Instructor Sylvester did the same, but the cadets didn’t show much movement despite his words that seemed to scare them.

All of the guys who applied here were grade S, and there were a few honor students in grade A.

In short, since they are elite, they believe in their abilities.

‘As a bonus, I’m the only one in grade B… ‘

“However, the officers of the Eternal Flame and Divine Valhalla have no intention of killing you. As long as you are with the raid, there is only one comrade.”

It’s calm, but the words that stimulated the sense of fellowship with the pulpit already made the eyes of some cadets light up.

“Then, the introduction should be like this. I’ll start explaining right away. Everyone keep an eye on the front.”

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Just as the raid leader gives a brief briefing on the boss in the game,

The explanation of the subjugation target has begun.

In front of my eyes, a hologram projected by a magic tool began to appear.

And soon what took shape was the figure of a red bird flapping its wings.

“A grade B monster. [Blood ashes].”

At those words, I heard subtle whispers around me.

– What is it, B? Is it really nothing?

-Yes. Well, I’ve heard it so well…

What the cadets said is not without truth.

It’s not huge, and its rank is lower than that of the Pleasure Lord.

“I, who is in charge of raids every quarter, know better than anyone what you guys are thinking. If you look at the bloody ashes and think it’s nothing, that means you’re being careless. And carelessness means death.”

At the word death, the whispers died down.

Taron continued.

“There are two reasons why Blood Ash is classified as a B-class monster. First, the guy is encroached on by black magic. As such, he has a high level of aggression towards humans, and in the past he actually caused damage to the village. Probably, if you don’t subjugate every quarter, this guy will cause damage to civilians. And secondly, because he can’t be subjugated permanently.”

I knew all about it.

The second reason why you can practice raids every quarter like this is because it is impossible to subjugate permanently.

“The bloody ashes… “

To summarize Taron’s explanation afterwards…

[Blood Ashes] Appearing in Is a phoenix that can be commonly imagined.

It flies, handles fire, and because its entire body is in the form of a blazing fire, it is hot and dazzling when approached, and is vulnerable to ice and water attributes.

A monster with abilities as they appear.

Weaknesses and patterns are perfectly analyzed,

Suitable for practicing raid situations where breathing is important.

However, like the [Pleasure Lord], Which had a separate adult body and tentacles, monsters that were engulfed in black magic have unique gimmicks unlike normal bosses.

The reason is because of the original game .

Unlike demons in Pandemonium, monsters are in nature or sanctuary,

This was because the player could solo-farm a low-grade monster with an inflationary character if he wanted to.

Perhaps the writer was also conscious of this, and gave immortality to [Blood Ashes] As a prevention ability.

When this guy’s stamina drops to a certain level, he turns into a handful of ashes like a drop of blood bursting and goes into an ‘immortal’ state.

At this time, there is no damage, and it is revived in the next quarter.

Moreover, no compensation is given in the process.

Nevertheless, the reason why [Eternal Flame] And [Divine Valhalla] Exclusively support this subjugation and keep each other in check is simple.

It was because there was a legend that the essence obtained by successfully defeating this phoenix, [Blood Ashes], Opened the 9th circle of flame magic.

Of course, I, who know the affair, know the outcome of this bloody ashes.

In the second half of , This phoenix is eventually caught.

That also goes to Kaeran, who copied Edwin’s [Execution] Trait…

Through [Absolute Growth], He can use [Instant Execution] Before Edwin,

Although it is not accurately described in the novel,

It is stated that the condition for immortality of [Blood Ashes] Was broken through that technique.

And Kaeran uses this reward as an excuse to make Melissa completely his own.

In the end, this is why Malissa betrays Edwin once again.

On the other hand, the original heroine, Yeriel.

She is also an excellent elementalist who can embody the phoenix and phoenix, but she is no match for Malissa who obtained the essence of bloody ash.

In the end, that’s why he loses his presence in the latter half of the story.

Let’s wrap things up…

Malissa is Yeriel’s superior,

Selena belatedly learned wind archery, but she got caught on her back with red wind archery.

Arya, the healer, is pushed back because her Lily lost her own dragon, instead gaining her healing magic through her essence.

This is the whole story of the rootless Kaeran Party.

‘Whoa.’

Around the time I sighed, Tayron’s last words continued.

“A detailed explanation of the subjugation process will be given by the elder corresponding to each department from now on. Let everyone gather to their elders.”

With that one word, the cadets scattered.

* * *

“Princess Melissa, I guess you were involved too.”

“Yes. Long time no see. Aveline.”

After discussing the future of the Royal Class, the two met after a long time after the festival, simply asked their regards and parted ways.

Looking at the back of Aveline’s knight, Malissa repeated herself.

‘Must… I must find out.’

Papes, a mountain range boasting the longest ridge in the Empire.

A monster that is considered to be “Immortal” Here.

[Blood Ashes].

The first to discover this was obviously a guild supported by the Principality of Prominence.

It was [Eternal Flame].

However, the [Blood Ashes] Are not completely subdued and are resurrected…

The Empire recruited the Divine Valhalla and Claris under the pretext of monitoring and using it as a training material for the academy.

‘Faster than Aveline… How to defeat the bloody ashes… I have to find out.’

I would do anything for the sake of the principality.

The wish of Prominence was also in line with this.

Above all else, Malissa, who is proud of her fire magic, firmly believes in the legend of bloody ash, so today is a very important day.

If you only get the essence of immortality, you will be able to become the main character yourself, leaving many of Clarisse’s geniuses behind.

‘It’s a pity that I couldn’t bring Edwin… ‘

According to Malissa, Edwin has good insight and intuition.

‘It was like that when I defeated Kaeran… ?’

A superhuman figure that appears momentarily.

So I wanted to talk about how the bloody ashes completely disappear.

– No. Edwin-sama has just entered a period of recovery.

Arya refused, saying that you shouldn’t take someone who hasn’t fully recovered yet into a raid.

Inevitably, Melissa came alone.

‘… I wonder if there’s someone worthwhile.’

I’m not satisfied, but…

She approached the man who was the Ministry of Magic’s elder and greeted him with a smile.

“Hello! Senior!”

“Oh. Um, big. You’re the one called Hongyeom in the first year… ?”

“You can call me Melissa!”

While I was greeting my seniors like that…

I see a familiar face over there.

Selena. And… gray-haired man.

Lev Denek.

“What? Why is he…?”

* * *

“Gather here.”

The elder of the shooter department is…

It was a familiar face.

An exquisite beauty with purple hair that smells like nobility.

Violet Decrescent.

– Big! Good job you came! Are you Violet?

-Hey, wake up. They say that even if you are a talented person, you don’t notice it.

-Hey, I didn’t say anything?

“Please be quiet.”

When Violet said a word with an expressionless expression, she became quiet for an instant.

Somehow… Selena and her cold-cold feel are oddly similar.

There was also a narrative that Violet, who doesn’t open her heart easily, tried to make only Selena her junior.

Anyway, that’s a bit later.

I headed next to Selena.

Even if I want to keep my distance, I can’t help it because we have the same position.

As I sat in line, Selena looked straight ahead as if telling me to listen.

“Looks like the two of you took good care of you?”

“?”

Two people?

Hey, were you close with Yeriel and Arya… ?

She said, “I heard she just recovered.”

“Are you worried too?”

“…… “

Selena smiled lightly, then she said as if looking at me.

“The appearance of the great devil. How did you do it this time… I am very curious.”

“Well… Why do you rate me so highly?”

With those words, Selena looked at me and said.

“The reason why I participated in the raid was… Will there be?”

“…… “

‘It’s because of you.’

When I didn’t reply after thinking in my mind, Selena went to check her own equipment as if she wasn’t having fun.

Platinum hair with white skin… Certainly an elf is an elf.

‘It feels so good.’

By the way…

‘How are you?’

The next thing that came into my sight was a girl with pink hair.

It’s the look of Malissa wagging her tail while giving subtle skinship to the seniors’ arms.

‘What would Edwin say if he saw it?’

It’s just a hogu. ‘Haha! Also Melissa! It’s popular!’

Of course, that wouldn’t be Melissa’s heart.

She is just for the sake of the principality, and if she is suspected of being a competent person, she tends to side with her or make connections.

That’s why I’m afraid of ‘space’ like that.

Even though Kaeran has left, she has something in common with maintaining the royal class…

‘… Salvation… Will it happen?’

While I was in a complicated state of mind,

-… !

Dungeon investigation practice As in OT,

Unintentionally, my eyes met hers and Melissa’s.

Malissa put on a puzzled look for a moment, then came over to me, looking around her.

“You… Why are you here?”

“…?”

“Obviously, there must be a recommendation from the professor… !”

She slightly frowned, as if something was bothering her, and bit her lower lip.

Then he came to me and whispered.

“Just tell Edwin.”

“… “

‘After… ‘

As expected…

I must take the essence of immortality.