Sword Master With One Strike Kill - Chapter 83

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One-Strike Kill Swordmaster Episode 83

Episode 83. The Adversary (5)

Hiss, hiss-.

Biyolf, who had answered energetically, began glaring as if he would deploy magic at any moment.

I let out a sigh as if I couldn’t stop him, then surveyed the battlefield situation.

‘…The first phase is a battle against the Adversary’s minions.’

Clank, clank-.

Before long, more Living Armors poured out from the darkness one after another.

【Lv. 82】

【Lv. 82】

【Lv. 82】

“J-just how many more are coming out?”

Selena’s voice trembled.

I simply gazed calmly at the scene unfolding before me.

‘Living Armors grow stronger in proportion to their master’s magical level.’

These monsters, created by infusing mana into lifeless armor, become more threatening the more capable their summoner is.

Especially Living Armors summoned by a transcendent being like the Adversary boasted truly otherworldly power.

But…

‘It won’t be a problem.’

Adelia, Selena, and Isaac Berillov. For now, these three alone were enough to handle the monsters.

“Adelia, take the front. Make protecting the mages your top priority.”

“Yes.”

Shing-!

Adelia drew her sword and charged toward the enemy.

Rumble-!

The first Living Armor began rushing toward Adelia.

Despite being a lifeless shell, the black armor possessed incredible speed and strength.

Clang-!

Screech-!

Sword met sword as sparks flew. Two blades began their contest of strength. Adelia’s power held a slight advantage.

“Heretic! Use magic!”

“I was already preparing it!”

At Adelia’s shout, Isaac Berillov cast his spell.

Having already coordinated in the Forest of the Heavenly Sea, the two worked in perfect harmony.

Crack-!

Ice magic froze one of the Living Armor’s arms.

[…!]

Of course, 7th-tier magic couldn’t completely neutralize a level 82 monster. The Living Armor only hesitated briefly before vigorously shaking off its frozen arm.

Crash-!

The ice chunks binding the arm shattered into pieces.

But that was enough. Adelia didn’t miss the momentary opening and swung her sword.

“Hup!”

Whoosh-!

Adelia’s sword emitted a blue-green light as it flew toward the opponent’s neck.

Thanks to the 【Reflective Surface】 obtained in the Forest of the Heavenly Sea, her swordsmanship had become much more refined.

Clang-!

The Living Armor’s head separated from its body and fell to the ground.

“I defeated it… huh?”

Screech-!

However, the Living Armor didn’t die.

The head that had fallen to the ground rose again and began moving independently.

[Graaah!]

The Living Armor roared and immediately swung its sword.

Clang-!

Adelia calmly responded to the enemy’s attack with concise movements showing no disturbance.

In that brief moment, she had perfectly analyzed the battle, seemingly grasping the Living Armor’s unique movement patterns completely.

Selena shouted.

“Be careful! Living Armors keep reviving unless their summoner’s mana is completely depleted!”

Hum, huum-!

Of course, Selena wasn’t just standing there watching either. Red light began blazing from the 9th-tier mage’s fingertips.

“…「Flowing Fire」!”

With Selena’s incantation, red mana began flowing like water. The crimson flames writhed like living creatures, gradually dominating more territory.

The flames flowed gracefully like water, and fierce torrents rushed toward the Living Armors.

Boom-!

One Living Armor was swept away and toppled by the tide. Like an incoming tide, the crimson waves rose higher and expanded their range.

However, this too was only a temporary measure.

The scattered parts of the shattered Living Armor vibrated slightly, then began returning to their original positions and reassembling one by one.

[Graaaah!]

The Living Armors that revived in just a few seconds raised their swords and assumed attack positions again as if nothing had happened.

“Grrgh!”

“…?”

Then, a groan came from beside me.

Looking over, Professor Biyolf’s eyes were becoming bloodshot.

His aggressive nature made it impossible for him to just stand and watch this situation any longer.

“Is it now, Protagonist! Is it finally my turn! At this rate, won’t I lose my chance to act!”

“Wait. There really isn’t much left now…”

Shing-!

I stopped speaking and quickly drew my Feather Sword.

In the blink of an eye, a Living Armor targeting Professor Biyolf had broken through between us. The black blade swung at terrifying speed.

Clang-!

Without even thinking about it, my body moved first. The Feather Sword cut through the air. Sparks flew the moment the two blades collided.

Screech-!

The Living Armor’s strength overwhelmed me. My sword began to be pushed back gradually.

Sweat flowed down my back, and my knees began to buckle slowly.

If not for the Dragon Body trait, I would have already lost the contest of strength long ago. Then 【Ultimate Auto-Parry】 would have activated automatically.

‘That can’t happen.’

…At least that skill had to be saved for this raid.

“Swordmaster!”

Just as the startled Biyolf was about to stop his spell casting.

“Continue. Don’t stop.”

“…!”

Flinch-.

Biyolf looked at me with an anxious expression.

After hesitating briefly, he reluctantly nodded.

Scrape-!

Even while continuing the contest of strength, I could observe the Living Armor’s armor in detail.

The black surface was covered with frost, and the joints were slightly frozen.

‘Isaac’s freezing spell was cast on it.’

Thanks to that, the creature’s movements were somewhat sluggish. That was the reason I could endure even this much.

Craaaack-!

Then, once again, the freezing magic took effect. The Living Armor’s entire body glowed with blue light as it froze solid.

I couldn’t miss this opportunity.

As I pulled out my sword and quickly stepped back, the unbalanced Living Armor couldn’t overcome its own weight and toppled forward.

Crash-!

My wildly beating heart suddenly became calm. My mind grew quiet. I couldn’t even hear the sound of breathing.

Perfect timing, precise force control, and optimal angle.

All of it was calculated in an instant.

Crack-!

My feather sword pierced through the most vulnerable part of the breastplate.

The Living Armor’s body trembled convulsively, then collapsed limply.

The dark energy spreading through the cracked breastplate gradually faded. The shattered armor pieces sank heavily to the floor with a thud.

“Don’t let your guard down! It will come back to life!”

Selena shouted urgently.

Her eyes held strong wariness.

But the Living Armor lay motionless on the floor. Quietly, with my sword still embedded in it.

[….]

A moment of silence followed.

“What, what…? It should normally come back to life…?”

Selena’s expression was covered with confusion.

Ding-!

〔You have used the Authority Skill: 【True Eternal Slayer】.〕

〔The effect of the sub-skill 【Soul Kill】 is activated. Damage is amplified by 500%.〕

Soon after, a notification window appeared in one corner of my vision.

A skill that greatly increases damage against ghosts, spirits, and undead-type monsters.

Plus the characteristic of nullifying any kind of regeneration ability.

Thanks to that ability, the Living Armor pierced by my sword couldn’t revive and entered eternal rest.

“…!”

The Adversary standing before the altar showed signs of disturbance for the first time. Was it my imagination? It seemed like anxious signs were showing in his expression.

He must have sensed something strange seeing the Living Armor that could no longer ‘revive.’

I ignored the creature and quickly surveyed the surroundings.

There were still 14 Living Armors remaining.

Selena had sweat beading on her forehead, and even Adelia looked breathless. Isaac Beriloff was in a state of nearly depleted mana.

‘Good.’

I smiled inwardly.

All the Living Armors that the Adversary could summon had appeared.

The maximum number for the first phase was exactly 15. Since one was already defeated, only 14 remained.

“Professor Biyolf.”

The traditional method of severing the link between summoned creatures and their master was to sweep everything away with ‘overwhelming magical power.’

“Now’s the time.”

“…!”

Professor Biyolf’s eyes changed upon hearing those words. His wrinkled face filled with ecstasy. He raised his staff high and began concentrating his magical power.

Whoooosh-!

Magic best reflects a mage’s personality.

For instance, Isaac Beriloff’s ice magic stemmed from his ‘cowardly’ nature and his tendency as a double agent to hide his true self.

Magic that shrinks like cold and transparently conceals oneself like ice.

In contrast, Selena’s blood-red mana was resolute yet sometimes graceful.

The way those flames flowed like water represented the personality of the Crimson Empress, who possessed both strength and flexibility.

‘Then what about Professor Biyolf?’

Simply fiery.

Hot-tempered, explosive, with severe emotional ups and downs.

Therefore, if nothing else, Professor Biyolf’s ‘instantaneous firepower’ alone was the finest within the Magic University.

Professor Biyolf’s face turned red and blue as he exerted himself. An enormous amount of magical power began overflowing through his fingers and staff.

And then….

“…「Sun of Apocalypse」!”

Blood began streaming from Professor Biyolf’s nose and eyes. He was drawing out magical power beyond what his physical body could handle.

Roooooar-!

The sound of heaven and earth crying out. Soon after, blinding light erupted.

A miniaturized sun, a small star… bloomed in the underground abyss of the Magic University.

BOOOOOOM─!

Light drove away the darkness.

A flash so intense that no one could keep their eyes open blazed forth.

With a roar that seemed to herald the end of the world, a strike containing an 8th-tier mage’s fury devoured all the Living Armors.

* * *

“….”

When I opened my eyes again, the crypt had completely changed.

The floor was glowing red-hot like boiling lava, and the walls were full of cracked fissures.

Countless pieces of black armor were scattered everywhere, melted down.

Professor Biyolf had collapsed. Not even a trace of magical power could be felt from his body anymore. It was the price for casting magic far beyond his limits as an 8th-tier mage.

“Professor…!”

Isaac Beriloff rushed over frantically.

Fortunately, he was still breathing, but completely unconscious.

‘Adelia and Selena Servich are….’

Swish-.

I turned my gaze to assess the situation.

Their condition was equally serious. Both were exhausted from facing 14 Living Armors.

Adelia’s armor was torn in several places, and deep fatigue showed on Selena’s face.

“Ha.”

Then, the Adversary’s laughter echoed through the empty abyss. He began slowly descending the stairs.

“Fine. I’ll just deal with you all myself.”

Selena was horrified at those words.

“Im, impossible! You cannot directly harm us! According to the 「Heavenly Laws」….”

“Heavenly Laws?”

The Adversary smiled bitterly.

“What use are those to me? I’ve already decided to obtain a new body. There’s no longer any status to maintain or laws to follow.”

Dark red mist rose from his body. He was forcibly lowering his own ‘status’ to directly kill us.

“I’ll kill you painfully. Especially you, Selena—you’ll pay dearly for betraying me.”

“…!”

Selena unconsciously gasped.

Seeing this, the Adversary smiled bitterly and approached us.

Rumble-!

The ground shakes.

The beginning of the second phase.

Kwaaaaak-.

I gripped the Feather Sword tightly and took a step forward.

‘…Now it’s time for me to step up.’

The plan I had prepared for this moment was finally about to be executed.

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