‘What kind of shield is this??’
A situation where you can defend against the attacks of three sophists thanks to a suddenly created protective shield.
Eugene's eyes widened at the sight of the shield.
Vivian?
After that, the name that flashed through Eugene's mind was Vivian.
The reason is that the Sophists' gaze began to turn towards the place where his forward attack was blocked.
Because it was none other than Eugene who was behind Vivian.
[The shield will disappear in 5 seconds, Eugene! So take advantage of the gap to regroup and then attack!]
At that moment, something even more surprising happened.
Eugene heard a telepathic message from Vivian in his head.
[What is this? Huh? I'm telepathic too?????]
[Don't panic, Eugene. The two-way telepathy stone I possess is working.]
Moreover, it was two-way telepathy, not one-way telepathy.
[Before I set up the top, I spent quite a bit of time under the tutelage of an alchemist I was acquainted with. This magic stone was created using the alchemical magic I learned from him. The protective shield unfolding before Eugene is also made from alchemy magic stones.]
Because it is telepathy, the speed at which messages are transmitted is faster than normal verbal communication.
Based on that trait, Vivian explained the situation to Eugene.
For several years after her father Alexis died, Vivian lived as a wreck, falling into the depths of despair.
Then at some point, Vivian, you start to think that you need to get up again.
There was a vague reason why he wanted to live, but the biggest reason was that he realized that if he ended up like this, he would not be able to restore his father's honor.
After that thought occurred to me, the driving force that helped me get back on my feet was none other than the alchemy magic I had learned as a child.
This is because Awakener Vivian had talent in alchemy and magic.
However, at a certain point, I gave up on it because I had a vague desire to follow in my father's footsteps.
Then, before he turned 10, he devoted himself to alchemy and magic for about three years, ending his life as a recluse.
And since that ability was also a great help in top activities, I have been honing my skills from time to time up until now.
‘Come to think of it. I think there was a book in Vivian’s room that felt like something I’d only seen in Elizabeth’s.’
Eugene Schneider's mind also started spinning quickly as he heard Vivian's explanation.
Perhaps because she had traveled abroad a lot, Vivian's room was filled with exotic items.
That's why things that were relatively overlooked are coming to mind later.
I remember that there were books on her desk, including a magic book with a unique cover.
[But in reality, I couldn't use it so seamlessly. Technically, my magical powers are only at the runner level. However, since Eugene is an Expert Awakener, he was able to amplify my mana through mediation, so I was able to use it.]
Shield magic and telepathy magic are quite advanced magic.
It is particularly far removed from the specialty of alchemy magicians.
However, since the fields of alchemy and magic had made remarkable progress throughout the empire, many methods of utilizing skills using magic stones were developed.
But infusing it with enough magical power is a separate matter.
It would take a long time with Vivian's magical power, which was at the level of a runner.
Eugene Schneider's Expert Awakener specialization filled in the gaps.
Just like a crimson-haired sorcerer goblin uses the goblin leader as a totem to cast a debuff spell.
Vivian has been doing magical connection through Eugene's expert body with good magical sensitivity.
[And fortunately, Eugene had less resistance to me than I thought...]
Moreover, Eugene's heart was not closed to Vivian.
Connecting and mediating magic basically allows you to connect with someone you have a connection with emotionally or mentally.
However, Vivian was in such a desperate situation that she didn't bother with that and just gave it a try.
As a result, the magic of mediation was achieved immediately and perfectly, and Vivian, who had been hoping for a sincere exchange of hearts with Eugene, felt secretly happy.
[Anyway, thank you. Thanks to you, I was able to overcome the crisis.]
Oh my!
Eugene leaves Vivian behind, who is so happy.
I took an attack stance.
The timing for Eugene's counterattack was created just before the shield disappeared.
Suu ...
As Vivian said, after 5 seconds the shield disappeared.
“Take my sword and see!”
Baaa ...
Eugene swung his sword, imbued with black energy, horizontally at the three sophists who were within striking distance.
Kkagang! Chaenggang! Ppugagak!
It's not a normal sword, it's a Sword Expert's greatsword.
Moreover, because the attack was blocked unexpectedly, all three Sophists lost their balance.
As a result, a situation was created where, rather than avoiding it, they had to desperately block it in an almost defenseless state.
As a result, the swords of the three sophists who had received Eugene Schneider's sword full of black energy were all broken.
Phew! Phew! Phew!
“—Kkeuk!” “—Kkuuk!” “—Kkuaaaak!”
Eugene never missed the situation that happened in the blink of an eye.
He immediately followed up with a follow-up attack, stabbing and dismembering all three Sophists.
‘Just finish off the White Head Sword Expert!’
Then Eugene Schneider turned his head towards the direction Ricardo had retreated,
It was because I clearly heard Ricardo's butt fall as he stepped back.
“Are you looking for me, Black-Haired Grand Inspector!”
But Ricardo's voice was heard from somewhere other than the ground where he was supposed to be lying.
'shit...'
Eugene, who recognized the direction of the sound, slightly frowned.
“Put down your sword, or you’ll see blood pouring from this top-ranking lord’s neck.”
Because it was none other than Vivian.
“Hold on? Just cut it off? Make me roll around on the floor with your hair in a bun?”
“No! You can’t put it down, Eugene!”
Ricardo, who quickly realized that the situation was becoming unfavorable, chose to take Vivian hostage rather than taking a leap of faith or attempting a coordinated attack with his colleagues.
Ricardo, forgetting his reputation as a sword expert, threatened Eugene with a venomous, murderous glint in his eyes.
Then Vivian protested with an unwavering voice.
“.....”
Eugene Schneider looked at the sight with a mysterious look in his eyes, expressionless.
"What a sight. But you're a Sophist, aren't you? He challenged me to a one-on-one fight, so I thought he still had some spirit left. But you're taking a hostage? And you're a Sword Expert?"
Speaking one-on-one with Ricardo, Eugene recalled his father, Ulysses Schneider, educating and teaching the Sophists.
Now, twelve years later, the Sophists have fallen into a state of utter corruption.
This is because the honest swordsmanship that Ulysses taught at the time was still intact.
In that situation, Ricardo, who has become a sword expert, is holding a hostage.
Looking at that truly pathetic and absurd mess, Eugene felt bitter and complicated.
“Shut up! Spirit is fucking awesome! What does spirit do to you??? If you have that much spirit, your severed balls will grow back together?? Survive and become stronger, that’s the spirit of the Sophist now, you demonic hybrid!”
Ricardo also seemed quite hurt by Eugene's words.
This is also because he knows that Eugene in front of him is the hidden son of Ulysses, the first Jedi.
That is, Ricardo is feeling why Eugene is making such a point now.
He rationalized himself, glaring with bloodshot eyes.
"Look at yourself! You survived in the end and are standing here, aren't you? When your father was brutally murdered and the whole world was cursing you, what did you do?! Didn't you hide and survive? That's why you're standing here!!!!"
Then, Eugene brought up Ulysses, a subject that was very sensitive to him.
In the end, if you can't rationalize it yourself, the last resort for people like Ricardo is to criticize others and console yourself by saying that you are no different.
"Anyway, put down your sword. Otherwise, this woman will die. I know full well how important this quest is to you Red Fox Mercenaries."
And then again, he demanded that Eugene disarm.
"No! This guy can't kill me anyway! If he does, he knows he'll be killed by Eugene!"
“Shut up you fucking bitch!”
Crack!
“Whoa!”
Then Vivian firmly appealed that she should not hear those words.
And Vivian's analysis is accurate.
If Ricardo had thought he was capable of dealing with Eugene Schneider in the first place, he wouldn't have taken Vivian hostage.
When he mixed his swords, he was clearly pushed back, and he was injured, so Ricardo had no answer.
Ricardo had to slap Vivian's buttocks to silence her because it hit the nail on the head so perfectly.
"Yeah, fuck, what that bitch said wasn't exactly wrong, but that doesn't mean there's no way around it, right? Killing isn't the only solution, you know. Why don't you just keep at it so she doesn't die? Right? Right? You're going to make this bitch a cripple?"
Ss ...
Ricardo, who had slapped Vivian's cheek, thrust the knife into her cheek.
It seemed like he was going to cut Eugene off if he continued to not listen to him.
Cheongkeodeng!
Then, at that moment, a metallic sound was heard
“Okay, I put the knife down. Let her go.”
Eugene finally put down the knife.
"Shut up and kick the greatsword next to you! Away!"
Thump!
Chaaaang!
However, Ricardo, who had already experienced Eugene's unusual appearance, was not satisfied with that and gave additional instructions.
Because of that, Eugene kicked the greatsword that had fallen beside him far away.
-Pewaaaah!!! Phew!
At that moment, a very small but sharp rustling sound occurred,
-Phuuuuk!! Phhuuuuk!!
After that, it dug into someone's flesh.
“Mr. Eugene!!”
It was none other than Eugene's flesh.
The moment Eugene kicked his greatsword to the side, Ricardo pulled out his secret weapon and threw it,
The two arrows he threw landed squarely on Eugene's thighs.
So Vivian was startled and shocked.
Guss...! Guss...!
It was a strange-looking weapon.
Eugene's thigh, where the weapon was embedded, began to bleed rapidly.
“Hehe, be careful. If you try to pull it out or move it carelessly, it could cause more bleeding.”
It was a cancer that caused abnormal bleeding.
Ricardo smiled, as if he was thrilled to see Eugene bleeding as the memorization worked properly.
Glance...!
Eugene Schneider glances at his injured area without saying a word.
“Now, it’s round two!”
Whee!
“Gyaaaah!”
Bang bang bang!
As Eugene's bleeding became so severe that blood flowed to the floor, Ricardo threw Vivian down.
The reason why Ricardo took Vivian hostage and threw the secret weapon at Eugene,
After confirming that Eugene Schneider's skills were beyond expectations, he decided to injure him and finish him off himself.
So while Eugene was slicing up his three colleagues, he quickly moved towards Vivian using them as bait.