Something Keeps Appearing in My Subspace - Chapter 219

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219. Hall of Winners (4)
We had already given considerable thought to the Previous Previous Princess’s use of Subspace.
That’s precisely why we had devised strategies to divert her attention beforehand, hadn’t we?
We naturally anticipated blocking attacks with Subspace, but what we were most wary of was the Previous Previous Princess recovering within the Subspace itself.
Still, there remained a question of whether she would actually enter the Subspace.
‘After all, she’s not a living person, but an enemy manifested within the Gate.’
Even so, because I had prepared for the worst-case scenario, it wasn’t entirely unforeseen. There was something to verify here.
Watching the Previous Previous Princess, I immediately entered the Subspace I had left open.
The Previous Previous Princess and I share the same class and skills. Particularly important was that we shared Subspace.
After all, I had been able to grow this much thanks to the arrangements the Previous Previous Princess had left behind.
‘Now what matters is whether it’s still being shared.’
The Previous Previous Princess and I used Subspace simultaneously in this place. When I had briefly examined it earlier, it seemed like a separate Subspace from mine, but verification was necessary.
The best scenario would be that we still share the same Subspace.
If I opened it, the opponent couldn’t rest without time constraints and could battle me within the Subspace itself.
However, when I entered the Subspace, the Previous Previous Princess was nowhere to be seen.
‘It seems to be treated as a separate space after all.’
Well, that made sense. It would be strange if my belongings disappeared after entering the Gate.
Even if that were possible, wouldn’t the God have dealt with it together when handling the Previous Previous Princess earlier?
—Whoosh!
The opponent’s Subspace closed and immediately reopened. Unlike before when she appeared somewhat fatigued, she now looked refreshed.
A sense of futility washed over me. So she was returning in a completely recovered state.
This unreasonable feeling.
Suddenly I could empathize with how enemies who had faced my Subspace must have felt, understanding their perspective.
“….”
Our eyes met. I quickly closed my Subspace. I decided to rest here as well.
Since she had rested and returned, I needed to match her. Especially since I was in an injured state, wasn’t I?
‘Left shoulder, thigh, right flank, right forearm.’
Despite dodging as much as possible, my body was riddled with wounds. The protective necklace had been knocked away long ago during my fight with the Martial Artist.
Lee Shin-hee’s healing had temporarily stemmed the wounds, but I wasn’t in a condition to continue fighting.
I immediately threw myself into the healing facility. Despite being in water, a soft and soothing sensation enveloped my body.
I closed my eyes and reflected on the battle that had just occurred.
‘That was intense.’
I had anticipated it, but it was harder than expected. Especially the Previous Previous Princess. The Martial Artist and the Sword Guardian had performed as anticipated.
They possessed S-rank combat skills, after all. However, the Previous Previous Princess was beyond common sense.
Comparing her to the Grand Mage’s combat footage on Earth, I could feel the Previous Previous Princess’s true power even more acutely.
At first glance, the Grand Mage seemed superior in terms of destructive power across a wide area, but if the Previous Previous Princess set her mind to it, she could unleash even more.
‘She’s only using optimal magic against us. Just from seeing it bend earlier.’
It was magic used with awareness of my Subspace. The destructive power, versatility, and casting speed were absurd.
Moreover, the real problem was that the Previous Previous Princess had returned fully recovered.
‘How am I supposed to break through this?’
My body felt too exhausted to think clearly, and the severity of my injuries made sleep creep in unbidden.
I decided it would be better to rest and reconsider the situation after waking. I closed my eyes within the healing facility.
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.
.
“Ugh… how many hours did I sleep?”
-You slept for ten hours, sir.
Quite a long rest. I had expended considerable mental energy as well. It would have been manageable if I’d only fought the Martial Artist, but I’d been constantly analyzing the battle situation while thinking strategically.
After waking from that deep sleep, my body felt hollow, so I ate first.
Thinking of the Guild members outside made me feel a bit guilty, but this was for their sake.
The Previous Previous Master had also rested and eaten in the Subspace before coming out.
“Hmm.”
I ate chocolate for dessert to help my mind function better, lost in thought.
The Previous Previous Master was certainly formidable. Even more so when entering the Subspace like I did.
If we kept repeating the pattern of casting magic and entering the Subspace like just now, we’d be in quite a difficult position. Probably, the reason we hadn’t fought this way from the start was due to the Previous Previous Master’s combat style.
I didn’t go all out and enter the Subspace every single time either.
“This is a headache.”
Even after replenishing my energy, a solution wasn’t readily apparent. That magic just now had to be blocked while we endured sacrifices.
If it was deployed again and again the moment we emerged… Yong-yong could hold on, but Han Chul would collapse first.
Even with a shield, he’d taken damage protecting Min-jae just like I had holes pierced through my body. It was questionable whether he could even fight properly against the Martial Artist like before.
The Previous Previous Master was certainly a formidable opponent. I had to acknowledge that.
‘What remains is Severance.’
It was a move I hadn’t yet revealed, but it wasn’t a guaranteed solution either. Honestly, I’d tried using it during combat, but it wasn’t easy.
The Martial Artist had an almost uncanny sense, and the opponent kept moving, making it difficult to use from a distance.
‘Position Han Chul in the rear and unleash Mister?’
Sweeping together with Yong-yong didn’t seem like a bad idea, but the problem was safety. The magic curving in an arc was troublesome.
That’s when Chun-bae spoke up.
-I can block that magic from before at least once.
“Really?”
-However, after that, I’ll be unresponsive for a while until I regain divinity.
That was quite a blow.
“You need that much? It’s just one spell?”
-I didn’t have much left to begin with, and neutralizing the Previous Previous Princess’s magic even once is no simple task.
Right. He’d said he was out of divinity since last time. The Previous Previous Master’s magic was impressive even from what I’d just seen.
But the problem remained.
“But still, if the Previous Previous Master enters the Subspace, it becomes useless anyway…”
Wait.
A thought struck me like lightning in that moment.
“If the problem is entering and exiting the Subspace, what if we just block the Subspace itself?”
It would be difficult for me to physically go and block it directly. There’s the Rogue, and the Previous Previous Master’s magical prowess is considerable as well.
My plan was to unfold my Subspace in front of the opponent’s Subspace.
Of course, this wouldn’t work indefinitely. She could position them at angles, or open one beneath her feet. The Previous-Previous Princess had complete freedom in choosing where to open her Subspace.
If she opened a Subspace beneath her feet, I’d likely fall before I could even block it.
‘Last time, she opened it in front and walked through.’
But there was one chance. In that single moment, even the Previous-Previous Princess wouldn’t be able to predict it.
I’d strike while she moved by habit, eliminating the Previous-Previous Princess in that window.
“I need to use that one opportunity you’re giving me properly.”
The moment Chun-bae neutralized the Previous-Previous Princess’s magic, I had to charge forward. There would be no damage that way.
With the Martial Artist in mind, I’d leave Han Chul in the rear, and Mister and I should be enough.
“Well, let’s try it.”
I couldn’t think of any better approach no matter how hard I racked my brain. If this didn’t work after trying various things, I had insurance anyway.
I could use the Secretary to escape and come back. If I loaded Chun-bae up with holy-attribute items, the second attempt would be much easier.
“Wait a moment.”
There was still one more thing to do. I filled the flame talisman I’d used earlier to the brim with scorching power.
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“You’re back?”
“Yes.”
“Got some good rest?”
“As much as you did.”
As I stepped out of the Subspace, Mister greeted me. With my condition improved, my vision widened too. Min-jae looked exhausted, and Han Chul wasn’t in great condition either.
They’d received healing, but their bodies were riddled with holes. They’d suffered the same from the Sword Guardian before.
“….”
I felt the Previous-Previous Princess’s gaze. She was observing me as I emerged from the Subspace. Of course, her eyes remained lifeless as ever.
“Chun-bae will neutralize one spell for us.”
“One?”
“Yes. That’s our opening. Han Chul will cover our rear while Mister and I charge. The target is the Previous-Previous Princess.”
“Think it’s possible?”
I shrugged.
“We’ll have to try. If this fails, I’ll use the Secretary to escape.”
“…Understood.”
“Yes.”
The grave tone made the atmosphere heavier. But the heavy mood didn’t last long—because of the Previous-Previous Princess.
-Whoooosh!
Violent magical power shook the space. The wave of magic was far more intense than before. Come to think of it, the last time was already after a battle.
Since she could enter and exit the Subspace, she was going all out from the start this time.
“Let’s go!”
As Mister mounted Yong-yong, I burst forward as well. Mister took the left, I took the right.
The Martial Artist watched us, but couldn’t follow. Both the Red Dragon’s speed and mine exceeded his.
This cursed Martial Artist rushed toward our rear instead. I had no choice but to trust Han Chul.
The Rogue guarding the Previous-Previous Princess held his ground. He seemed conscious of my leap.
“…!”
At the Previous Previous Master’s incantation, dozens of luminous spheres began materializing around us.
As the Previous Previous Master glanced toward Mister, I activated Leap.
The distance closed in an instant. I deliberately repositioned myself in front of the Rogue rather than the Previous Previous Master. The startled Rogue swung his dagger with considerable force, attempting to shove me aside.
A sharp metallic ring echoed as the Previous Previous Master uttered the final incantation.
-Whoosh!
Chun-bae exerted his strength just before the light was released, exactly as before.
Light spread from my wrist, and the magic vanished in an instant. I could see the Previous Previous Master’s visible alarm.
-Rumble!
A Subspace opened near the Previous Previous Master. It was a Subspace blocking both Mister and me.
I couldn’t tell if it was merely defensive or if they’d opened it to recharge after expending considerable mana, but it didn’t matter.
-Rumble!
I opened a Subspace at the entrance of theirs. Now the Previous Previous Master couldn’t enter the Subspace. They tried to close it hastily, but it was already too late.
Leap was faster than opening and closing Subspaces.
Pop-!
I leaped behind the Previous Previous Master’s back. Ironically, the Subspace they’d opened made it difficult for the Rogue to protect them.
Mister, riding Yong-yong, was ready to unleash Dragon Scale Piercing Spear from the sky.
I activated Swiftness. In that brief moment of deceleration, I twisted my waist and thrust Esirel, wreathed in scorching flames.
A thick protective barrier materialized around the Previous Previous Master.
-Boom!
First, Mister’s Dragon Scale Piercing Spear struck the barrier. It wasn’t fully charged, so it didn’t shatter it, but the impact was considerable.
Next came my turn.
-Whoooosh!
It was a conflagration using every last charge of the flame talisman. The flames consumed the barrier and pierced through.
Perfect. I couldn’t help but cry out in exultation internally. Everything unfolded exactly as I’d envisioned.
The moment Esirel pierced the Previous Previous Master’s chest, they reached toward me. Mana surged violently.
‘This insane….’
There was no way to evade now. If I threw away this golden opportunity, I had no idea when the next one would come.
Chun-bae had said that if I took that hit, I’d either die or suffer a fatal wound. This was the moment I had to steel myself.
-Thud!
I had to attack first. That was how I’d survive.
The moment Esirel pierced the Previous Previous Master’s chest, I activated Severance. And so did the Previous Previous Master.
-Kwaaaaah!
-Booooom!
Severance and the Previous Previous Master’s magic erupted nearly simultaneously.

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