Chapter 159

“M-Mage… … .”

“I’ll stop it as much as I can, so shut up and go away!”

When Derek took off the cloak he was wearing and swung it around, even Wiraine recognized the seriousness of the situation and left the place.

Even the dean, the highest authority of Summer Turge, has left this place, so there is no way the professors can stay. Even the professors who were confused turned around belatedly and started running.

It’s just me and Derek left.

Derek was sweating profusely, gathering up what little mana he had left.

“Just give up.”

I put my hand on Derek’s shoulder.

At first glance, he is an eccentric and self-righteous old man, but he always has a right heart for others.

then what

Nothing changes.

“I won’t be able to stop it.”

I felt an unusual flow of magical power. Every cell in his body seemed to be on edge, and he knew instinctively that even if Derek was in peak condition, he would be unstoppable.

“Yes, you guys don’t go out too much!”

“If this happens, nothing will change even if I live. die, what?”

I sat with my butt on the floor. I had no reason to run away.

Summer Turge blows away, or Derek dies. For it is clear that either one of them somehow goes along with the demise of this continent.

When Summer Turge flies away, mages cannot be efficiently fostered, and the connection with Riden, which has been promoted at best, narrows.

If Derek dies, he cannot stop the overflowing monsters in the Whirlwind Islands, and loses the means to counter the treachery of Mad, the same court magician.

If there is no possibility of a happy ending, there is no reason for me to be here.

but.

‘This is normal.’

I guess so.

I’ve been very lucky so far.

I can’t do anything about this.

The result was determined from the moment the Sky Centipede was brought into Summer Turge.

Would it have been better if he had left it in the imperial family?

The flying of Rongrte’s imperial family couldn’t have brought better results.

It’s fortunate that Aini and Hira aren’t here. No, even so, it’s not particularly fortunate that they all perish in less than a year.

“What was I supposed to do?”

I think about it alone.

Shouldn’t have been captured, would it be so simple?

If I could warn them of their threat early, I thought I could save more people.

I didn’t know that the Sky Centipede could hold a small devil rather than a flying monster, and I didn’t know that its huge body could explode as a whole.

It wouldn’t have been like this if everything had been surrounded by the unknown.

It’s a monster I made and a setting I made, but what if a deadly threat I don’t know pops up?

It’s unfair, but there’s nowhere to complain.

“The mage will fly away quickly. The air impact will be small.”

“No work. In the first place, I have nothing to regret because I was a body that would not be strange even if I died tomorrow. If we leave it as it is, the aftermath of the explosion will reach outside the campus.”

“That doesn’t really matter.”

They are all dead anyway, so I shut my mouth because it only hurts to say it.

Surprisingly, Derek responded quickly.

“Why, doesn’t it make any sense?”

“Yes.”

“There were signs, yes. You’ll know what’s going to happen to you. What do you know?”

Derek would be well aware of the trend of the monsters, so he would also know that the future of the continent is not very bright.

“It’s about saving face.”

“Are you saving face?”

“After I die, I will be able to pay respect to that Kanin. Didn’t I end up like this because he quickly went away?”

Derek gritted his teeth.

Although it is a meaningless assumption. If Kanin were alive, it seems like Kanin would have taken most of Derek’s role now.

“Then, I’ll make sure you don’t get lost on the way.”

Mac was released.

It was an easy ending that made me feel like an idiot.

It’s similar to the previous dragon heart swallowed, but different. That was my mistake, at least, and I wasn’t sorry.

“Ehh.”

Only a frustrated sigh came out.

It just doesn’t work.

“… … I couldn’t be bothered that you didn’t die either. That’s the new blue guy.”

Light emanated from Derek’s fingertips, who burst into laughter.

The beam of light that soared high was pierced vertically, and pierced the whole body of the charred sky centipede.

It seemed to be lacking for a while, but it looked like he was trying to suppress the explosion with force.

Staring blankly at the centipede’s abdomen, which is swelling up in an increasingly uneasy shape. I suddenly thought.

This isn’t it.

I don’t want to give up.

Oddly enough, my magic power has run out, and the seal has been broken, making my head dizzy.

What more can I do here, my heart was beating while it was all over. Was it mere lingering?

‘no.’

Still, there is still something to be done.

I got up.

“… … What are you doing?”

He didn’t have the energy to respond to Derek’s weak voice. The mind was already at its limit.

Clouds gather again.

I don’t have enough magical power to strike lightning, but that wasn’t the purpose.

If there’s only one chance this damn game won’t end here, it’s just believing that something will happen.

Now that this has happened, let’s think about it the way I like.

Why did Ainim and Hira disappear without a word when they knew I would be worried?

Because there is someone who can prevent this unexpected explosion. I need to get him there urgently.

Took. Took.

The rapidly gathering clouds began to drop raindrops again.

Since it had already rained once, due to the nature of water-attribute magic, dizziness rushed in to the point of fainting.

A huge amount of steam rose from the sky centipede’s body, which heated up as much as it was hot.

shoot it!

The rain intensified. Of course, it would be impossible to cool his body with rain like this.

I picked up Derek’s cloak that had fallen to the floor.

“Wear this again.”

“Keuhehe, Gero has gone crazy. It’s about time.”

“No, it will be cold.”

“It’s going to explode and fly away, but it’s cold and you’re sleeping, where are you…?” … .”

“It will be cold, very.”

“… … .”

When Derek saw my face, he stopped talking and quietly accepted the cloak.

They seem to have noticed that I wasn’t crazy and didn’t give up.

Push profit!

As if the preparations were finished, dangerous smoke erupted from the centipede’s body. Even the body, which had been jet-black, now took on a reddish color.

How many seconds were left?

maybe it’s too late

No such worries arose.

Because now I completely trust and rely on them.

“Come an hour early.”

flash

A blue light suddenly burst from the other side of the dawning sky. It was by the front door.

I would have done my best, so I’ll have to be satisfied with this complaint.

“What… … .”

To Derek’s surprise, a storm of tremendous magical power rushed in as if engulfing the entire campus.

It wasn’t just magic, it was something that could actually be seen.

Damn it!

The ice runs along the rain-soaked floor. A blizzard and a blizzard raged, staining the field of view in pure white.

This is a landscape I made myself.

The ground was whitewashed with snow that fell in an instant. Sparkling ice crystals climbed the tall buildings of Summer Turge.

It’s almost the last part, so it’s a secret place that I couldn’t even see at the time of playing.

This is the correction you can see when you break the ‘Winter Snow’ to face the final boss, Ainim.

And the aftermath was concentrated on the sky centipede right before it exploded.

The sky centipede, soaked in the rain, became a block of ice frozen from head to toe.

Derek asked softly.

“Did you know?”

“no. I didn’t know.”

“Did you make it rain anyway?”

“Somehow I don’t think they’re going to let me die.”

“Huh, who?”

I was about to answer Euril, but a more appropriate answer came to my mind.

“This world.”

A voice is heard in the distance.

Still, I used too much magic.

Ah, I have to ask you to seal it while I’m passed out.

I just kept my mouth shut.

* * *

Calm down.

The reason why I couldn’t sleep properly wasn’t necessarily because of the will to do something.

As the minutes of this sweet serenity dragged on, chills ran down my spine and tingled in my toes.

It was because I couldn’t fall asleep because of the worry and anxiety that poured out.

Even though I haven’t slept that well in a while, this anxiety is still familiar.

But what’s in your mouth… … .

“Keck! Keck!”

Something soft filled his mouth and his tongue did not move. I didn’t even think I could eat it, so I spit it out before I even opened my eyes.

hair?

“What is this… … .”

“Oh, you’re awake!”

The guy who brushes off his bright pink hair with a smile… … .

“Are you pink?”

“Yes, it is pink.”

Needless to say, it’s pink.

I got up from bed It wasn’t a first-aid squad, but a child’s room judging from the splendid decorations and the size of the room.

“sorry.”

“no! It’s okay to get used to it. Except for the fact that Her Highness, who sometimes came to visit me, glared at me, or when I was washing my hair, I was a little concerned.”

“… … sorry.”

“just joke. Is your body okay?”

“Ugh.”

Ahaha, Miro laughed lightly, and very naturally wiped her hair with a wet towel next to her.

I thought I wouldn’t be able to move, but surprisingly I seem to be able to move. Are you already better?

“The dean made a new seal, but it’s not like we can continue. They say life expectancy is reduced by almost 10 years.”

“I owe you again. I’ll be careful.”

“Because it’s my job.”

What’s wrong, surprisingly there’s not much penalty.

Wouldn’t it be okay for the next five times? Because I worked hard, wouldn’t I be able to live to be 100 years old?

I can’t because I haven’t eaten properly.

I looked around. They’re the ones who will run like crazy when you wake up.

“What about the others?”

“It’s class time. I’m busy without Lord Rockstryn.”

“It’s already normalized.”

“It’s true that things have quickly returned to normal, but it’s already been five days.”

“… … You said you fainted for five days?”

I asked in surprise.

There’s nothing new about waking up from a blackout now, but I’ve been blacked out for five days.

“You’re not thirsty, aren’t you hungry?”

“You’re good at giving.”

“No, I fainted, but did I eat?”

“I was also curious. I didn’t wake up, but I thought maybe I was hungry, so I brought porridge and he ate it well.”

Miro said, pointing to an empty bowl on the table next to him. Did you eat it a little while ago? When I put my hand on it, the bowl is still warm.

“Babies have their eyes closed, but they eat milk. Could it be something like that?”

“… … It’s not fainting.”

“I had a fresh experience. You shouldn’t eat hair though.”

I guess I did something similar to infantile regression. So it looks like he was biting his hair too. it makes sense

“Is everyone okay?”

“Everyone evacuated well, and no one was hurt. The building was just frozen for a while, so there’s nothing wrong with it. Maisie Derek was bedridden for about two days and then went to the imperial family.”

“I’m glad.”

somehow got over the hurdle.

I raised my upper body because I would have to be extremely busy with the accumulated schedule.

“Ah, Lady Yuxilla told me to tell her when she wakes up.”

“what?”

“’The paperwork that piles up on Sir Rockstrin’s desk every day has been reviewed and processed the way he has been doing, so when he wakes up, he just lies down.’”

“Mmm.”

It must have been a few days ago, but it seems that he has been paying close attention since he even mimics the way he speaks.

I laid back the body I had raised. There’s more to it than that, but it’s not in good shape anyway.

When I passed out, it seems that my head was a little weird, so it seems right to recover.

“You have a lot of trouble because of me.”

“it’s okay. Because I feel happy. Take a good rest and recover quickly. Don’t go anywhere without a word!”

“okay.”

Miro took the bowl he had brought and left the room.

The busy ambulance crew couldn’t stay here all the time, so I guess they were coming and going taking care of me.

As the saying goes, you should rest well, it wasn’t long before you closed your eyes.

“I was just worried.”

It was a voice I hadn’t heard in a long time.

It seems like I’m in a bit of a heartache, but since I haven’t heard footsteps coming this far, it must be that my condition isn’t very good.

“I’m just fine.”

“I am fine. How are you?”

“What are you asking?”

Euril walked slowly over and scattered her pretty hair on my side.

“You couldn’t have been well… … .”

It’s been a few months, but I can’t even see my face properly. I had been brushing that hair for a while.