CH 20

With a single blow, break through the explosion and cut the witch's throat. That was Lumen's plan. The barrier that blocked the attacks was like a shield from the witch's point of view, so it was better to deal with it perfectly. Therefore, Lumen suggested a strategy whereby Van would deal with all the explosions while preparing his own attack.

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Lumen blinked blankly at the light weight that hit him. After preparing for the [Moonlight Swift Sword], he was almost at the beginning of the technique.

[Moonlight Swift Sword] was a sword drawing technique in which momentum was the starting point of the attack. Although it was still unfinished, it was also the strongest attack he could boast of at the moment. However, the attack was stopped by this insignificant magician, not the enemy in front of him.

“What the hell ar……!”

He tried to curse at the magician who had crushed him on the back of his belated reason, but he suddenly felt a sharp pain as if his internal organs were being squeezed.

“Kkeuheok……!”

“Phew, you almost screwed up.”

……What did I almost do?

He wanted to ask, but what came out of Lumen's throat was a handful of blood. He hurriedly covered his mouth and bent his upper body, and Cadel clicked his tongue annoyedly and got up. Then, he looked down coldly at Lumen, who was puzzled by his inner wounds for no reason.

“I've said it over and over again. Don't let your guard down, there'll be a gap, so wait. Both you and that guy…… You guys have a knack for ignoring me.”

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‘Did I get caught bluffing? I didn't get caught, did I? I deliberately covered it right away so that the end of the explosion wouldn't show.’

On the other hand, Cadel, who showed a little bluff to discipline the disobedient knights, was engrossed in managing his expression. After creating a barrier to cover the witch, he cast a magic spell that seemed to be visible, aiming for the point when the explosion stopped. It was a pillar of fire for display that had grown in size using wind magic. Since the body of the witch who entered the free deal time was quite weak, she could easily be killed with just that amount of magic.

「Congratulations! You have cleared the main quest ‘Woman of the Temple’!」

「Attribute points increased by 10.」

「Reputation increased by 15.」

「Acquired the new title [The One Who Blocked the Dark Shadow].」

「Acquired the advanced item [Witch's Bone Powder].」