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It was the basic ability of Acid Rain and the power that symbolized the dark attribute.

Any artificially manipulated mana could become food for Acid Rain.

It cannot interfere with naturally formed magical power, but it quickly disintegrates magic created by humans or witch beasts and absorbs it as it is.

However, just as the darkness disappears wherever the light hits, the mana made up of the Holy Law could not be taken away.

‘It’s nice… but if I’m not ready, I’ll just be taken advantage of.’

In addition to absorbing mana, Acid Rain also had the ability to control the mind and erode mana.

Mental Control stimulates the user’s desire and malice, and Magical Erosion forcibly assimilates the user’s magic so that it can be used only for the Exceed Rain.

In other words, the user’s body and magical powers were passed over to Acid Rain, and they were completely controlled.

In this process, magic absorption is also used as a harmful ability.

Usually, the limit of magic power is set according to the user, and the body does not want to accept more magic power than that.

However, if acid rain controls the user, even that can be controlled at will.

As a result, the user’s body and mind would be slowly distorted while absorbing excessive magical energy.

‘I’m not the type to write the main character well either.’

The protagonist fought repeatedly and managed to subdue the acid lane, but he could not use it as he wanted.

In the first place, he did not have immunity to mind control and magical erosion, and he had to get help from El Thesoicb to suppress Acid Rain.

Because of this, the power of Acid Rain was weakened, and because they did not have good compatibility with El Tesoicb, they regarded the protagonist as an enemy and stubbornly rejected it.

‘Even if I go to the second half, it’s the same.’

The main character learns the diary left by that person only in the latter half of the story.

But at that time, I was already used to El Tesoix and nailing, and I rarely used Acid Rain.

In the end, I got two immunity as written in the journal, but I couldn’t use it with El Tesoicb, so I would try to find a way to seal it.

‘I think I know a little bit now.’

Shion was instinctively convinced that he would be able to completely absorb that flame.

The more the user’s mana is lacking, the more acid rain will crave more mana.

He had run out of mana while using swordsmanship, and as a result, his mana absorption ability was strengthened.

‘If I absorb it a few more times, I’ll be able to use the sword skill.’

While absorbing the magic from earlier, his mana was slightly restored.

If you continue to attack with magical power, you can swing the acid rain again.

In other words, even if it was a long-term battle, it was only a threat to the enemies because it could periodically blow the sword.

“Did you see it? Do you have faith in me now?”

Shion returns to his original position and smiles.

The escort knights were speechless with their mouths half-open.

Harnette looked on suspiciously but reluctantly acknowledged the skill.

“How did you do it?”

“Um… I guess I’ll keep it a secret for the time being.”

“Are you going to keep it a secret from me too?”

“Even the head of the family doesn’t know about this.”

“I am your fiance?”

“I don’t know if you’re married, but I’d rather inform my fiancé…”

“Sigh…”

Harnette glared at Shion, but soon turned her head.

Of course, Shion would also have secrets he wanted to hide.

But the secret was so astounding, and those present witnessed it.

After returning to the capital, wouldn’t rumors about this spread far and wide?

“Don’t you have a secret you want to hide from your sister?”

“I don’t have anything like that.”

“Really not? I think there might be.”

“Do you think I am like you?”

“It wouldn’t exist without my sister. I wouldn’t believe it.”

Shion eases the tension by playing lightly.

Feeling the pressure would shrink him psychologically, and his fear of the enemy would only increase.

That’s why Shion tried to boost his morale by showing sword skills and mana absorption.

“Don’t even think about fighting. We have an advantage just by holding on like this. When troops come from Kellydos, they have no choice but to flee.”

“Um… if you can use swordsmanship, wouldn’t it be better for us to attack first? There’s no way they can do anything about it.”

One of the escort knights noticed and cautiously opened his mouth.

Shion tried to answer him, but the captain of the escort stepped forward first.

“You fool! Lord Zion wants no injured to come out! It doesn’t matter if we get hurt, but if Lord Zion or Lord Hanette gets hurt, what will you do then? Will you bring a paladin?”

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry. My thoughts were short.”

“Um… The captain of the escort explained everything. It’s pretty much the same.”

Shion answered calmly and looked around at the escort knights.

As of now, he couldn’t use his sword skills, and it was impossible to engage in close combat.

He only showed his sword skills and magic power absorption in order to leave the perception that he was strong to allies and enemies.

If enemies come rushing in, shouldn’t I risk my life from then on?

“There is no reason to fight. Even if we win, we don’t gain anything. If you catch them, you might be able to get information, but… it’s not always possible to catch them, and catching them doesn’t mean they’ll open their mouths.”

Of course, Zion already knew about their identities.

The reason why he took the risk and tried to kill Hannett was also from a sense of mission and revenge.

No one would have expected that a family that had been extinct long ago would now be resurrected.

‘Originally, I’m supposed to come out a little late… but since it’s still before the start, should I look at it a little differently?’

Even in the early and mid-half, the main character never encountered them.

While the main character is wandering in the remote area, they are scattered and active in various places.

After reaching the mid-to-late half, the main character had to stay longer in the capital so that he would naturally confront them.

‘…a bit jarring. Should I put it away beforehand?’

For the first time since coming to this world, Shion felt hostility.

If he had stayed quiet until the main character came forward, he would have stood by as well.

However, I wondered if anger was brewing because I was aiming for Hanette before the story even started.

‘I have to do it in moderation, do these bastards cross the line?’

If they divulged the information now, they would be able to reduce their power to some extent.

However, it could affect the original content and entangle the main character’s actions.

Of course, even their stronghold would not be devastated, but from Zion’s point of view, even minor variables had to be avoided.

‘Even if the main character takes care of it, it will only increase awareness. Even if I do, it won’t be a problem…’

After the protagonist kills their leader, royalty and nobles take notice.

However, there is no noticeable change, and neither the heroine nor her companions change.

All that remained was the fact that the main character was special and that some of the noble ladies showed a favorable impression.

‘Thinking a little more…’

“Zion! They are coming!”

The captain of the escort shouted and blocked Shion’s way.

The magic and arrows did not fly anymore, but the masked men were scattered and flocking.

It was probably because he was conscious of his sword skills and mana absorption and was trying to minimize the damage.

“Sister, excuse me for a second.”

“What are you doing…”

Shion quickly grabbed Hanette’s hand.

Hannette was taken aback for a moment, but she couldn’t shake it off.

Now I had to calm down the changes that had taken place in my body.

‘Why is magic so arbitrary…’

Harnett could not control the pulsating magic within her body.

The magic power spread out in an instant and reached the right hand.

Eventually, the mana is released vigorously, completely erasing its traces.

‘It does have a lot of magic. I already filled it up.’

Shion lets go of Hanette’s hand and raises the mana in her body again.

All of the magical energy is instantly engraved into the acid lane and emits a dark purple color.

“Open the way!”

At Shion’s cry, the escort knights were startled and bowed down.

Shion wields the acid rain with all his might and draws a horizontal line.

Then, a long dark purple line is drawn and all the trees around it are cut down.

“Cheak!”

“100 million!”

Black-purple swords surged and swept the enemies.

The number of cuts went down compared to before, but the enemies didn’t approach anymore.

Rather, he was just trying to hide in a hurry to avoid the sword.

“Finally, a warning! If you attack one more time, I will pursue you to the end.

If I step in, I can wipe out all of you!”

Shion raised his voice at the top of his voice and pointed his sword at the enemies.

At the same time, the escort knights cover Zion and prepare to face it.

But the enemies didn’t move, and they didn’t even reveal themselves.

‘Hanet is amazing.’

Shion had no choice but to absorb Harnet’s magical power in order to respond to the enemies.

Harnett’s mana was excessively overflowing, and the amount exceeded the expected level.

If it wasn’t for Harnett, he wouldn’t be able to give out this amount of mana in a short time.

‘This is why I don’t get tired even if I waste my magic…’

“Shion-sama, it seems that you have become a little quieter.”

“The attack has stopped. They are still watching the situation, or they must have run away.”

“Wouldn’t it be possible to sneak around and attack?”

“It’s not too bad, but it takes too much time. Would you want to fight us after all that hardship?”

“You’re right, but you can’t be careless.”

“I won’t attack you recklessly even for my sake. Let’s wait a little longer and then go back to Kellidos. In this situation, we cannot go to the capital.”

“All right.”

Hannette looks down at her left hand, carefully squeezes it, then opens it.

I couldn’t understand what had happened.

Why did his own mana run wild?

‘…Did you take my magic? how?’

* * *

The eastern region of the kingdom of Alain, the nameless plain.

The masked men were heading somewhere in a hurry.

He quickly retreated because he had judged that he could not succeed in his mission.

A few of his men had already been killed, but he couldn’t let the rest of them be slaughtered for that reason alone.

‘I messed up the job. It must be wrong information…’

The man running in the lead was the general manager of this mission.

I checked the information related to the mission in advance and did not relax until I arrived at the location.

If it was the Duke of Adelaira, of course they would have deployed escort knights, and depending on the situation, they and their subordinates could be harmed.

‘I haven’t been informed that Shion Regard uses sword skills.’

Information has been continuously collected, constantly verified, and judged to be true.

Even if the information was wrong, it could be flexibly dealt with according to the situation.

However, this mission was exceptional, and that one piece of information had disastrous results.

‘Shion Regarde was said to be an aristocrat who lacked anything. But how…’

The man could not contain his astonishment when he witnessed what Shion Regard had done.

The dark purple sword flew fiercely, and no one could overcome the momentum.

All the arrows filled with magic and mana were swept away, and only the body fragments were left in the place where the sword had passed.

‘He’s a scary guy. Are you saying you’ve already dealt with swordsmanship!’

Sword skill was not something that could be used simply by putting magic into the sword body.

It could only be realized by maintaining that state, drawing a trajectory, and stabilizing the fluctuating mana.

In other words, since the maintenance and transformation of magical power had to be done at the same time, appropriate talent and experience were required.

However, Shion Regiard created a perfect swordsmanship without exceeding the age of 30.

‘I made a big mistake. Shion Reggieard will definitely try to kill us.

If the Duke of Adelaira and the Marquis of Reggiard look after him…’