1. The First Letter (67)

The speed of response to my desperate cry was swift. Everyone was making stupid faces, but the week of hell training had carved new instincts into their bodies.

The sword was pulled out, and the three formed a square as if to protect Elsie-senpai. Until then, the Witchbeast was just staring at us without any movement.

As if it were funny, threads of thought tangled in my head as I met that gaze.

That gigantic thing, considering the example of the high-ranking witches I dealt with last time, it must have been incredibly fast. But if you were as big as me, you couldn’t get through the trees.

Would it be better to go into the forest and fight even if there are obstacles in the sword path? No, it was a stupid idea.

That monster has already finished adapting to the forest. There was not even a sign of a tree falling or falling around. The meaning of the word meant that there was a trick to pass through the narrow trees even if the principle was unknown.

In that case, it was best to intercept in the clearing. I immediately drew my sword and kicked the ground.

“Senior Elsie, Yeongchang!”

“Shield!”

As if responding to my words, magical energy exploded from Elsie’s wand like fireworks. And immediately, the armor of hard magical power wrapped around my body.

This is why wizards were important. At least it prevents it from reaching instant death.

Celine and Seria immediately followed me by my side. It was important to drive through a series of attacks as if crossing. It is to use hit-and-run tactics so that no one can pay attention.

Even so, there was no guarantee that he would be able to deliver an effective hit. The deep blue aura on Seria’s sword was the only hope. Except for her, there was no one among us who could scratch that monster’s skin with a sword.

He had to focus only on distracting the demon’s senses. Even if it’s not leather, parts like the nose and eyes go into the knife. Accumulating blows while making it so that the demons cannot ignore Celine.

And the final blow should be left to Elsie-senpai. The destructive power caused by the resonance of the five rings surrounding Elsie’s heart was terrifying.

If you hit a weak point directly, even a monster could not withstand it.

Watching the scene where Seria rushed at the Witchbeast, I turned around and shouted to Elsie-senpai.

“Elsie-senpai, match the horns!”

“Haste, strength… What?”

Elsie-senpai, who was diligently casting auxiliary magic on us, responded as if she were talking nonsense, but there was no time.

The first workshop was already coming and going. Seria sighed and drew a solid silver line in the air. The textbook-style upward slash, the wolf, who was facing it head-on, stood up and dodged the sword.

Even without that, he was a guy who boasted of a terrifying height. Of course, the body length was longer, and when I raised my body, I felt as if a giant tree that had lived for hundreds of years was alive and moving.

How on earth can such a body move so swiftly? However, the absurd reality was now unfolding in front of my eyes. There was no time to complain.

The wolf swung its front paws as if to pounce. Sharp claws protruded. It wouldn’t even be a cat, but the length of the one he was hiding was quite long.

It was a length suitable for the large front paws. The length of the toenails was comparable to that of a fairly average knife. But Seria was the best swordsman among us.

Bang, there was a sound that I couldn’t believe that claws and blades collided. Seria chewed her lips and slashed her toenails with her sword. A blue aura was burning from the blade.

Seria skillfully dug into the wolf’s arms. The abdomen was relatively skinny. Even wolves wouldn’t be safe if they split that place with an aura.

However, the wolf’s front paw swung again before Seria could dig into his chest. In the first place, the front feet were too big and heavy. Even if you hit it with a sword, there was a limit.

At that time, Celine immediately ran out. And a beam of light exploded from that hand. It was her specialty, foot swordsmanship.

Bang, and another explosion.

Although Celine had the weakness of not being able to perform a series of blows with all her might, the power was terrifying. It was to the extent that Seria clenched her teeth and deflected the wolf’s blow that she had to parry.

Thanks to that assistance, Seria had already burrowed into the wolf’s arms. In a very short time, that moment when he had the expectation that he might be able to deliver the first effective hit as it is.

Hook, and the wolf’s body twisted at an odd angle. No, should I say it was twisted?

The body bent like a mollusk. Its large body stretched out and carved a trail in the air. Suddenly, the wolf occupied Celine and Seria’s rear.

Crazy, I had no choice but to mutter swear words inwardly.

No matter how much it is, how can a wolf move like a mollusk? What about skin and bones?

Even the Witchbeast was swimming in the air just by lengthening its body. It was a sight that physically made no sense.

Because of that, he should have been able to roam freely among the dense trees until now. Rather, the more trees grew, the more advantageous it was to that demon.

The opponent has no choice but to have restrictions on their movements, but with that characteristic, the Demon Beast will be able to roam freely in the forest.

It was the moment when my choice to fight in the open field proved to be correct. Of course, I wasn’t happy at all. Immediately, Celine and Seria were in a state of panic and hesitation, and the Witchbeast occupied the rear.

It was a crisis situation for anyone to see. I didn’t have time to run out, so I had to pull a hatchet from my waistband.

Then it was thrown, and the hatchet fired like an arrow spun and aimed at the wolf’s side.

It was the wish that he could reach at least near that wide open mouth as if he was about to attack Celine. And, as always, my throwing skills did not disappoint.

Kang, the spinning hatchet bounced off as it collided with the beast’s teeth. Teeth are where nerves gather, and once hit, no matter how hard a guy was, it was bound to hurt.

The wolf made a melancholy sound and twisted its mouth. The wolf runs away from Celine and falls to the ground.

It was a breathtaking moment. However, there was no way the Witchbeast could remain mesmerized for a long time, at least getting hit by a hatchet in the teeth.

“Harm!”

Celine and Seria, who were startled by my cry, immediately left the Witchbeast. The forefoot of the Witchbeast brushed past the empty spot. It was an arm that was as long as a whip.

There was a creak, and the sound of air being cut echoed. It was an appalling sound. It was proof that he was aiming for a surprise attack with his forepaws even as he slammed his head on the ground.

If it stayed as it was, Celine and Seria would have been divided. As soon as they left the Witchbeast’s side, they regrouped next to me.

It was a tired expression. I had heard that magic beasts had strange characteristics, but I didn’t think they would be on this level.

The Witchbeast was compressing the elongated body again. It was after he returned to his muscular body like air entering a balloon.

“Does anyone have an idea for a strategy?”

“… … Are you running away?”

Those were Celine’s words. She had a cold expression on her face. It was a situation where he had just passed the crisis of almost dying. It was only natural that she, who lacked practical experience, showed emotional agitation.

Of course, my answer was fixed. I quietly shook my head. Then, it was obvious that the demon would come after us.

Seria took my hatchet, which had bounced off in the middle of it, and handed it to me. It was said that she went to subjugate monsters, and she seemed to be more relaxed than Celine. And his skills are the best among us.

Even she didn’t look good. Serious eyes, she offered a grim outlook.

“I think I have no choice but to expect from Elsie-senpai.”

That’s good, then I had to drag the time. I hung the hatchet back from my waistband.

It was then. The wolf’s body was shot like a cannonball without any warning.

Seria threw herself away like instinct, but Celine was still mesmerized. I shoved her around.

A thump, a shock that resonates throughout the body.

Come to think of it, the high-ranking witch who was presumed to be this bastard was like this. A torso head-butt at a terrifying speed that doesn’t even feel like a precursor.

It was only now that the secret was revealed. He was a guy who would shorten and lengthen his body at will. Of course, it is also possible to crouch the muscles so that they are not exposed.

My body crushed a couple of trees and landed on the ground. There was a crackling sound and the sound of trees collapsing.

Ugh, I felt like I was out of breath. The blow was transmitted not only to the shield, but also to the inside.

“Hey, okay… … !”

“Don’t worry about the chant, it’s big… Go on!”

Elsie-senpai asked me how I was doing, as if she was flustered, but I was in a hurry. In the clearing, Seria and Celine were already engaged in a battle with the Witchbeast.

Again, the Witchbeast stretched and contracted, making irregular attacks. The shield prevented instant death, but it felt like my intestines were shaking.

He sighed and spat out bloody water. It was only allowed to strike, but it was like this.

I forcibly calmed my trembling arm by patting it with my other arm. And immediately ran back to the battlefield again.

“Brother Ian, it’s okay… … !”

“Fight because it’s okay!”

Elsie-senpai was already in the brothel. It took some time, but I had to wait a bit longer. In the meantime, chanting of auxiliary magic was impossible, so I had to assume that there was no shield anymore.

Awakening my senses to the fullest, I caught up with the elongated wolf’s tail. And with all his might, he stabbed his sword.

Cook, I felt a prick, but there was no sensation of piercing the leather. Still, it must have been stinging, but the Witchbeast, who had been struck by an unexpected blow, howled. Taking advantage of that gap, Seria, who was being attacked, slipped under her chin and drew her sword.

Push, and a small amount of blood splattered. Indeed, it was Seria. Even a monster of the name level seemed to be hurt by Seria’s aura.

The Witchbeast seemed confused as to which one to attack first between me who stabbed her back and Seria who gave her the first effective hit. At that time, Celine’s sword penetrated the gap and struck the beast.

Bang. Even though the swordsman was locked in, an explosion could be heard. It meant that it couldn’t pierce the skin properly, but the blow with all the outstanding mana was able to become a blunt weapon with that alone.

The Witchbeast cried out in pain, then stretched out its hind legs. Like earthworms on a rainy day.

Then, as if scraping it off, he brushed off Celine, which was clinging to her waist.

“Kyaaak!”

With the sound of being beaten by a whip, the shield that was wrapped around Celine’s body shattered. It was because the claws on the hind feet got stuck in Celine’s shield.

Celine rolled on the ground. It was then that senior Elsie’s voice resonated.

“Fix the movement somehow! I am going right now!”

Celine was still down, and there were only two people who could carry out that order.

My eyes met Seria’s. At the same time, they kicked the ground together and ran out. The Witchbeast glared at us with more ferocious eyes.

If you hit the next hit, it’s over. But the only way out was to defeat the Witchbeast. I had no choice but to be more reckless.

The Witchbeast’s body was condensing again. now i knew Why do you have to go back to that solid muscular body?

It’s about getting ready to hit the ground again. Seria’s eyes met again.

She nodded wordlessly.

If I didn’t stop that torso bump for the time being, I couldn’t hit Elsie-senpai’s magic directly. A consensus was formed between the two of us.

Seria immediately stopped in front of me. Since there was still shield magic left, it was an unavoidable choice to minimize the risk.

A crash sounded immediately after that.

There was a boom, and a burst of compressed air sent my hair flying wildly. It must have been difficult for Seria to shed the kinetic energy coming out of that gigantic body, so her body was pushed backwards.

It was the moment when the witchcraft stopped. Feeling that something was wrong, the Witchbeast tried to elongate her body again, but it was too late.

My new model surged like a surge. It was a short distance, a distance that even a wolf’s arm could not reach without care.

Then a hatchet was pulled from my waistband. And on the nose of the wolf, who had not yet grasped the situation, he slammed down with all his might.

With a snap, the ax got stuck in the flesh. In my mind, I wanted to shove my snout into the ground, but the demon’s power was so strong that it was impossible.

And the blood spattered in the face.

Having accomplished my objective, I threw myself to the side. The demon beast could not overcome the wolf’s instinct at the sudden intense pain and raised its head.

The hatchet could not overcome the recoil and flew through the air. The demon’s blood drew a crimson rainbow along the ax blade.

A mournful scream rang out with an overwhelming volume. I had to cover my ears to the hum and ringing noise in my ears. the next moment.

The world turned white.

It wasn’t a metaphor or a joke. Literally, the world erased the scenery like a white drawing paper. Sight and hearing gradually broke down the boundary.

It was a thunderbolt. His Highness’s spear, which fell from the sky, turned the world white.

The ground exploded, and the hot wind shook the trees randomly. Even though it was only the aftermath, the shock wave sent my body rolling to the ground again.

It was Elsie-senpai’s magic.

Named ‘Judgment of Light’, 5th circle lightning magic.

It was terrifying power. Even though it was a penetrating magic that plunged into a single point, the surroundings were cluttered as if a bomb had exploded.

When my hearing returned, only the beeping sound of tinnitus burrowed into my brain like an earworm. I stumbled and got up.

If this power hits a weak point directly, no matter how terrifying a monster is, it won’t be safe.

With such conviction, I grabbed the hatchet that had been crawling on the ground. Because it was a conductor, His Highness was cracking up, but he endured it.

Only then did my eyes turn to the Witchbeast.

The Witchbeast, whose snout was raised, did not move at all. As if it had become a stone statue.

Remnants of a crackling charge were piercing the atmosphere. Seria’s and I, who were examining the condition of the Witchbeast with nervous faces, had a bright smile on their faces.

Until the demon beast lowered his head again and glared at me.

Its horn glowed with a blue electric charge. As if that magical power had been transmitted to the eyeballs, the jet-black eyes shone bright blue.

No matter where you looked, it was not the appearance of a beast on the verge of death. Rather, those murderous eyes were closer to those of a beast waiting for its prey.

While I was blankly facing the Witchbeast’s blue eyes, senior Elsie shouted like a scream.

“It’s lightning resistance! That bastard has lightning resistance!”

oh, it shouldn’t be like this

My hair went white. I came all the way here believing that horns were my weakness. But even after being beaten by the horns, they are still fine?

At first glance, it was a hard-looking horn. Even if it was leather, it seemed impossible to cut the horns with an auror.

If so, why the heck?

Time stopped, and my eyes met the blue eyes of the witch. My gaze slowly inspected the horns of the demon.

The extremely sensitive senses scanned the area around the demon’s forehead. Then it rattles, a very fine crack.

Between the horn and the hide, it was visible. gap.

Time began to pass again. I gritted my teeth and rolled over. The front paws of the demonic beast scratching at the spot.

He had no face or anything. I rolled the ground until it was muddy and retreated to the rear.

Elsie-senpai looked flustered to anyone’s eyes. Her white teeth were chattering. It seemed that he had decided that there was no chance of winning any more.

I shouted at senior Elsie.

“Elsie-senpai, one more time!”

Even at my insistence, Elsie-senpai just shook her head. A fearful voice escaped her lips.

“Muh, muh, what are you talking about… That bastard is electric shock resistant?! My magic is meaningless no matter how many times I strike it… Heehee! I get it! Ha, I’ll do it! Just do it!!”

Of course, senior Elsie’s resistance didn’t last long. It was because he sneakily showed me the hatchet he had retrieved while rolling on the ground.

But it just wasn’t convincing. Not only Elsie-senpai, but also Seria, and Celine, who had regained control of her body before she knew it, were looking at me as if wondering what they were thinking.

What are you going to do?

“Celine, Seria! Pull back time!”

After an unforgettable week, the only thing I’m good at.

I mean, it was crazy.

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