24

Even using magic was clumsy, and in the current state, he wouldn’t be able to handle the acid rain perfectly.

However, if you use Acid Rain’s unique ability, wouldn’t it be possible to keep it in check?

‘Can I use a sword technique?’

The horse neighed and the carriage came to a hasty stop.

The escort knights moved busily and began to surround the wagon.

Arrows flew from all over the place, and people wearing masks were coming.

“… Sister, don’t come out of here.”

“What are you trying to do?”

“I need help.”

Shion got out of the wagon leaving Hanette behind.

Hannette ponders for a moment, then immediately follows.

“Hey, you crazy bastard! Why go out!”

“Because you are inside!”

“Why did you two come out? You have to go inside… suck!”

The escort knight poured magic into the blade and fired the arrow.

At the same time, other escort knights rushed in and surrounded him.

“Huh… Sister still can’t trust people.”

Shion channeled her mana into her right hand and grabbed it as it was.

Then, the magical energy of the golden light turns purple and creates something.

Shion grips the jet-black hilt and slowly adjusts her posture.

“What… what!”

“I come out because I am confident, will I come out without thinking?”

Shion radiates more magic power and blows it into Acid Rain.

The acid rain turned the golden airflow into purple and slowly began to glow.

The escort knights notice the phenomenon in a state of bewilderment.

“that’s…”

“If you notice, open the way. We need to reduce the number to give us an advantage.”

Shion pulled his shoulders while holding the hilt of his sword.

At the same time, the purple blade flashed and the black color harmonized.

Hannette could only stare blankly at her with her mouth shut.

‘No way… are you trying to use swordsmanship?’

Harnette saw Shion’s magical power and recognized it intuitively.

It wasn’t just about putting magic into the blade and engaging in close combat.

The gathered mana oscillates irregularly, and the color gradually becomes clearer.

This was a preparation process for writing sword skills, and the process had just finished.

“Can you really write?”

“You’ll know when you write it.”

“But the sword…”

“Take a good look at the direction. I don’t want to waste my magic power.”

Shion looked out at the enemies and was looking for a good spot to attack.

He was able to counterattack effectively because the escort knights were covering him.

Even if you just show that you can use sword skills, wouldn’t they be a little scared?

‘Because sword skills aren’t something anyone can use…’

“That way!”

“Hmm… looks fine.”

When the captain of the escort pointed to one side, Shion nodded and glared at the other side.

At the same time, the escort knights paved the way, and the purple blade emitted ominous magic.

A semicircle was drawn along the blade, and soon a dark purple sword shot out.

‘This is written.’

Shion feels that the mana in his body has run out and watches as his sword skill advances.

The arrows were crushed whenever they collided with the sword, and even the hastily written magic could not block their path.

Because it was a sword technique created through acid rain, its power was further enhanced.

“Khew!”

“Ouch!”

“Oops…”

Short screams erupted from everywhere.

Among them, there were those who directly tried to block the sword, but their bodies split in an instant.

Pieces of flesh floated into the air, and bloodstains soaked the ground.

Hannett couldn’t accept the sight and quickly turned her head.

“What do you want me to do now?”

Shion hid behind a tree with the escort knights and spoke first.

The arrows didn’t fly anymore, and the guys who were approaching the wagon also hid themselves before they knew it.

It was probably because he realized that he was a formidable opponent after seeing the flying sword.

“Our mission is to escort you two to safety. Wouldn’t it be better to retreat than to pursue?”

“That’s not a good choice either. If they come after us, we will be at a disadvantage.”

“We will take our time.”

“It won’t be easy to turn off the time. Even if you risk your life, it’s not always possible to escape… Rather, there could be a traitor.”

“Yes? Are you a traitor?”

“How did they find out where we are?”

“… ah!”

The escort captain belatedly understood the meaning and swallowed dryly.

Someone who moved with them must have secretly handed over the information.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to find the location so quickly and launch an ambush.

“From now on, no one moves. Anything that moves is considered a traitor. Captain of the escort.”

“Yes.”

“They just hid, they didn’t run away. Is there a reason you’re doing that?”

“… I guess so.”

“Even if we retreat, they will come after us, and if we pursue them, we might fall into a trap. Did you understand this far?”

“Yes.”

“Choose the person you trust the most and send it to Kelidos. I was told that the duchy and marquis would not stand still if the troop support is delayed.”

“All right.”

Shion keeps an eye on the captain of the escort and sticks close to Hanette.

Even if the situation worsened, if Harnette stepped in, they would be able to keep the enemies in check.

However, Hanette couldn’t recklessly go out because she had to hide the fact that she had learned magic.

“Sister, can you trust me?”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“Did you see the swordplay before? Do you have some faith now?”

“There is no one else to trust, how can I…”

Hannett frowned as she recalled the scene from earlier.

It was not enough that Shion’s swordsmanship neutralized arrows and magic, so he wiped out even the enemies.

I couldn’t see it when I opened my eyes, but I couldn’t deny that Shion’s skills were amazing.

“So you don’t believe me?”

“… believe. I will trust you just this once.”

“The answer is a bit vague.”

“Didn’t you say you believed it?”

“Then stick close behind me. I’ll make sure you don’t get hurt.”

“What are you going to do?”

“You make me do what I said again. Are you confident?”

Shion completely takes her eyes off the escort captain and fixes the acid lane.

If the captain of the escort was a traitor, he would lower his voice and issue orders in secret.

However, the captain of the escort did not escape from his sight, rather, he was conveying the contents to the extent that everyone could hear it.

“I will tell you in advance. Catch anyone who looks like a traitor. If you don’t think you can catch it, you can kill it. Uh you understand me?”

“All right!”

“Sion-nim, as you said, I sent an escort knight.”

Shion nodded and looked back.

An escort knight rode away slowly on horseback.

With the discerning eye of the escort captain, he must have chosen the right person.

‘There is a way for Hanette and I to run away first, but we can’t do that.’

The reason for the current lull was because he had blown his sword.

There weren’t many knights who could use sword skills, and the escort knights were protecting themselves and Hanette.

That’s why the enemies were scared, but they didn’t back down because they had to achieve their goal.

If he ran away first, the escort knights could have been sacrificed or rather tried to chase them.

‘I need to fill up my magic to use sword skills…’

It was close to a miracle that the sword was created with only the magical power it possessed.

If he had consumed more mana than the limit, his body would not have been able to withstand it.

Of course, there was a way to restore magic, and that was also related to acid rain.

‘The more mana is lacking, the stronger the ability… I think it’ll be fine.’

In addition to generating sword energy, Acid Rain possessed several abilities.

If other demonic swords simply implemented the corresponding attribute, Acid Rain belonged to a comprehensive area.

It was an ability worthy of the name of the demonic sword of darkness, and it was also an unrivaled and special power.

“sister. It’s a bit late to ask, but why don’t you run away by yourself?”

“… You said you believed me earlier?”

“The order is wrong. I should have asked if you would run away first.”

“I’m not going. No, I can’t go.”

“Why can’t you go?”

“If I die, I die. I don’t want to hear that I abandoned my fiancé.”

“Kuh-kuh… You look like an older sister.”

“And the escort knights are the knights of my family. You can forgive me for dying while protecting me, but I cannot forgive for leaving me behind.”

The escort knights quietly eavesdropped on the conversation and became emotional for a moment.

He had only been ordered to escort the fiancée and the fiancée.

In fact, there were only rumors, and there were almost no cases where the spoiled lady was annoyed.

However, since they called themselves the knights of the family, they had no choice but to be thrilled.

“Looks like you have a sense of responsibility too.”

“I don’t know the responsibility… isn’t it natural?”

“It’s not your sister’s article. In detail, it is a knight of the Duke of Adelaira.”

“You are protecting me now. So that’s my article.”

“Hmm… that makes sense.”

Shion nodded, keeping an eye on where the enemies were.

It probably wouldn’t last long.

One of the escort knights has already gone to Kelidos to request support, and he will think he can use his sword skills more.

For the enemies, they had to choose whether to complete the mission or save their lives.

“We don’t have bows and arrows, do we?”

“Yes. Would you like to wear some armor?”

“You guys will fight in front, but I can’t take that.”

“We could die fighting, but…”

“There is no life that can die. Did you hear what my sister said earlier? When we live, we all live together.”

“…”

The escort captain grips the hilt with all his might and burns his fighting spirit.

Shion and Hanette gave up running away for the sake of the escort knights.

They were prepared to die at any time, but the two did not allow even that.

If so, all I had to do was fight back with all my might to allow that death.

“Let’s watch some more. Even if it only drags out time like this, we have an advantage.”

“Because they are in a hurry.”

“right. Things have changed a lot because of me.”

“If it doesn’t work out, maybe you can run away?”

“It is best to do so. I can’t follow you now…”

Shion finds something and makes a displeased expression.

Flames were flying from where the enemies were hiding.

The distance is quite wide, but I ended up wasting magic and implementing magic.

In other words, it meant that he would somehow kill Hannett and finish the mission.

“What can I do?”

“… For now, prepare to back down. You just have to prepare.”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m trying to stop it.”

Shion responded calmly and tried to take the lead.

But Hannette grabbed the hem and pulled herself.

“what? Are you crazy?”

“Sister, what did I say earlier?”

“… I believe in it, but this is not enough!”

“It’s okay, trust me just once. I am convinced.”

Shion held Harnette’s hand and showed a faint smile.

Then Hannette hesitated for a moment, then put her hand down.

“The sparks are oh… comming!”

The flames created by magic were rushing rapidly.

Shion waited until the flames got closer and slowly swung the acid rain.

Then, the purple blade began to glow softly and offset the flames.

“… Well?”

“Huh?”

“oh!”

“…?”

The escort knights were perplexed and exclaimed in admiration.

Harnett was gathering mana to use magic, but gave up quickly.

Shion completely extinguished the flames and reaped the acid rain.

‘… This is mana absorption. Is this why the main character was defeated?’