Episode 1157
The remnants of the anti-magicians were truly extraordinary beings.
And the greatest ability they had was that they were able to persuade Lee Han in the end.
Despite all the screaming, the anti-magicians managed to prove that they were good-natured villains who had nothing to do with Sanguiros.
“It was the Prahgal sect??”
“That, that’s right.”
“…It doesn’t seem like the Prahgal guys are in league with the Sanguiros guys?”
“We don’t know that much about it… Aaaah!”
Giselle, who was sitting and resting, clicked her tongue as if she felt sorry.
There has never been such bad luck.
It’s true that they are criminals linked to demon worshippers, but surely they are not from another demon cult?
Catton and the White Tiger Tower students who arrived late also looked at them with bewilderment.
“How could I be so unlucky…”
“You’re not lying, are you?”
Lee Han immediately reacted to Angrago’s muttering.
“Is that so?”
“Oh, no! No!! You damned bastard! What grudge do you have against us that you are causing such trouble!”
The frightened remnant screamed and glared at Angrago. Angrago apologized in embarrassment.
“Uh, I’m sorry.”
“Isn’t there anything to be sorry about?”
“Really? No. If you’re an anti-magician and an evil-worshiper, then it’s your fault!”
When I thought about it, I suddenly became angry. Who can blame those who will spend their entire lives rotting in the imperial prison for the crimes they have already committed?
While Lee Han was being questioned, Catton checked the surroundings to see if there were any other traps or ambushes.
It’s not that I didn’t trust my junior, Wardanaz, but a great swordsman… no, a wizard, always had to be thorough.
“I respect you, senior.”
Angrago looked at Catton with eyes of respect.
This senior, who has a cute appearance like Professor Burdus or the Pengerin family, turns into a respectable veteran swordsman once he opens his mouth.
“Where did you learn that?”
“Ah. Junior. I learned it in the punishment room. You can really learn a lot in the punishment room.”
“……”
The White Tiger Tower students all fell silent. Catton continued to advise his juniors, oblivious to their confusion.
“Unlike the regular punishment cells, the deep punishment cells have a truly diverse range of prisoners. Each of these prisoners has their own unique way of tempting and attacking people.”
“Oh, no. Are you saying that the principal locked me up in the deep punishment cell?! That’s just too much…!”
Unlike the general punishment cell, the deep punishment cell located underneath it was a place for imperial criminals and people like Professor Verdus.
You’re locking people up there because they can’t do magic!
“No, that’s not it.”
“Yes? Then…”
“I just came down because I was bored and lonely. The punishment cell gets boring quickly.”
“……”
While his juniors gaped in shock, Catton continued to explain how to fight one-on-many.
“Oh, really? Was this corpse created by a junior member of the Moradi family?”
“Yes.”
Giselle answered politely.
When dealing with her fellow tower friends, she would swear and kick them, but when dealing with everyone else, she was a model knight from a family of knights.
And this transformation had several advantages. Giselle pretended to be polite and slyly covered Hallenken’s blown-off head.
I didn’t want to show any evidence of memorization in front of my senior.
Of course, Catton didn’t care at all.
From the moment he saw the body, Caton had figured out what had happened. And Caton didn’t care whether he won by memorization or a dirty trap.
“You used your aura really well!”
“Is that so?”
Giselle’s face brightened. The other friends looked at her with admiration and jealousy.
To hear something like that from Senior Caton!
“May I ask when you awakened your Aura?”
“Actually, I…”
Giselle, who was about to say that she had realized something during the battle, hesitated.
As I was about to say that, it suddenly occurred to me that I had been being too desperate.
Whenever the time came to face a formidable opponent, the Aura would have been fully awakened. This was absolutely not because of Wodanaz.
“…I was fully aware of it before the battle.”
“Oh!”
“Moradi…! You’re hiding it from us!”
Her friends were once again thrilled by Giselle’s state of mind.
If this incident had not happened, wouldn’t they have hidden the fact that they had gained complete control over the Aura and cunningly set a trap?
The thought of them being bet on whether or not they could use Aura and completely destroying them sent shivers down my spine.
* * *
“One in the alley of the market near the southern gate, one in the area of the eastern shrines… No, it’s a big deal. Okay. I’ll believe you.”
While the White Tiger Tower students were chattering behind him, Lee Han finished his interrogation.
Now that I had heard the locations of all the enemy’s hideouts, I was planning to attack them right away without giving them any openings.
I will also send a message to Commander Garcia and his Death Knights who are waiting outside.
‘Oops. I accidentally thought of the professor as the leader of the knights.’
“I’m going to get the bug out now.”
“Wait, wait!”
The remnants screamed in surprise.
Of course, I wanted to get rid of the evil spirit bug that resided in my soul right away. Because of that bug, I was being attacked by this little wizard and couldn’t use my power at all.
But the fact that they might end up like Hallenken earlier scared them.
“Don’t worry. That’s because Harlenken didn’t know the curse was there. I’ll remove the curse and then I’ll take out the bugs.”
“Oh, thank you.”
The remnants exchanged sly glances at each other for a moment.
If I could get rid of all the curses and bugs, I would have no more regrets. I was planning to break down the back wall and escape.
But the young wizard they were dealing with was much more persistent than they had expected.
“Senior? And you guys, stop talking nonsense.”
Friends including Caton came rushing in. Lee Han pointed to the remnants and said.
“Here, hold the knife.”
“If it looks suspicious, I’ll cut it down right away.”
Catton immediately realized what his junior wanted and nodded willingly.
The anti-magicians lowered their heads with black, dead faces.
I thought it looked sloppy, but I guess I expected it all…
“Okay. I’ll take it out.”
Woohoo!
A cracking sound similar to the one that had come from Harlenken burst from the soul. The remnants shuddered and then froze.
At the same time, several bugs gathered in Lee Han’s hand and clumped together.
The bug tried to run away as if it was trying to resist, but it had its limits in front of Lee Han, who had already stolen the power of the evil god. It surrendered with control taken away from it.
‘Okay.’
And just then, the bug opened its mouth and cried out ominously.
Who are you?
“!”
Everyone present was surprised. The first to react was Lee Han.
“Who are you then? Are you a servant of the evil spirit?”
You mortals who do not realize it may call it that.
The opponent responded calmly despite the provocation.
At that sight, Lee Han clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘A formidable opponent.’
Originally, among enemies, those who didn’t react emotionally and always acted the same were the scariest.
Especially, the worshippers of evil spirits are so indifferent that their every action is oozing with madness.
I don’t remember having any grudges with you wizards recently, yet you’re making such a preemptive strike. Aren’t you afraid of the consequences?
“You don’t remember holding a grudge? What the…”
Lee Han was speechless.
Aren’t they the ones who committed the terrorist act of summoning monsters from the undead world just this year?
But Giselle gently kicked her friend’s heel.
“?”
‘Wake up. It was Stedal Nago back then.’
At the whisper, Lee Han felt as if he was being rude.
Come to think of it, at that time I was fighting under the status of Stedal Nago.
“What a sly kid. Asking for my identity with simple words.”
‘I don’t think that was your intention?’
Giselle was puzzled, but Lee Han had already come to a conclusion.
“Don’t talk nonsense. You’ll have to worry about the consequences.”
Hahaha… You’re really full of spirit, wizard. Haven’t you heard that there’s a plague going around the city?
The immortal taunted the wizard.
It is unknown what means were used to capture the bug of power, but by now the plague had spread on its own.
Even if there are no more bugs, the infected citizens will spread the plague among themselves.
“……”
“……”
Lee Han and his friends exchanged glances with complicated expressions.
I was tempted to tell him that I had cured the plague and captured the bugs, but then I thought about it and wondered why I would be so kind to someone like him.
“I don’t care if a disaster greater than the plague comes.”
Indeed. That is how a wizard should be. There are some wizards who are not weak. But remember. The plans of the Great Regenerator cannot be interfered with by you mortals. You will only be branded! I will remember what you did today.
“Do as you wish. I will remember that I was disturbed by you today.”
Plagues are not a hindrance. They are evolution. For imperfect beings…
“I’m not talking about the plague, I’m talking about the Sanguiros cult.”
Lee Han responded bluntly.
In the past, I would have flinched at the threat of the evil spirits, but these days, I just feel annoyed.
Why do those who hide in the dark and talk nonsense have such long tongues?
Sanguiros?
The bishop of the Prahgal Order was puzzled by the unexpected name.
This was truly surprising, considering that not even the slightest storm could shake this fanatic.
Why are their names mentioned here?
“I was chasing those guys, and your group was hanging around and I caught them.”
……
The immortal was speechless at the feeling of humiliation he felt after a long time.
He was an immortal who was immune to any provocation, but this is…!
You’re lying. To such a lie…
“Check for yourself whether it’s true or not. If you don’t want to be punished in the future, don’t show up in front of me.”
Lee Han no longer wanted to talk to his opponent, so he destroyed the bug of power.
* * *
…!
Even in another dimension, it was felt that the bug of power had been completely destroyed.
This was like a clone of the immortal’s soul, split into small pieces, so when it was destroyed, the blow returned immediately.
The Immortal groaned at the unexpected blow. It was like being hit in the face.
This can’t be happening…
I knew the opposing wizard had taken out the bug, but I thought it was only a magical extraction.
But now that I look at it, it’s clear that the opponent was controlling the power. Didn’t he just destroy the bug without giving me a chance to react or counterattack?
Even the most excellent wizards couldn’t steal the powers of divine magic. What kind of guy is this?
‘Surely not, the story of Sanguiros… No. It must be a provocation.’
The Immortal felt himself wavering.
I was even more shaken because I had recently learned that the defeated soldiers of Sanguiros were running wild without fear.
The already ripe plan won’t be ruined by this, but if something goes wrong, how will we retaliate against these defeated soldiers?
