novelraw Chapter 163: Mosaic War (2) (2)
Chapter 163: Mosaic War (2) (2)
Chapter 163: Mosaic War (2) (2)
Those guys—I had seen them before. And fought against them.
The escort mission on the 15th floor, in the latter part, blocking the entrance: the black knights.
Dozens of black knights were blocking the retreat route, driving the troops into a corner.
Their movements surpassed the human limit. As someone in the same position, I could tell.
They were of our kind.
“Their number is about thirty. Where did they come from?”
It seemed like they weren’t there when I first looked.
“Those guys will be fun to fight,” Velkist smirked.
The black knight unit was carrying out a one-sided slaughter.
A few soldiers resisted but were soon trampled like ants and crumbled.
The cult’s forces were pressing in from the front.
The outcome was decided.
It was a complete annihilation.
“What are they trying to show us?”
I glanced at my wrist.
The flesh, translucent like jelly, allowed light to pass through.
My body was gradually becoming faint—a sign for our return.
As Jenna said, once they were completely annihilated, we would return to the waiting room.
“Jenna, Kishasha!”
“Yes?”
“Yea.”
“Pay more attention to the battlefield. If you notice anything, let me know immediately. I have a bad feeling.”
Both nodded.
Strange. Call it a master’s instinct or whatever; even if it was a linked quest, there was no need to drag it out like this.
A foreboding feeling came over me.
Even with deep insight, I could only understand the overall flow.
But Jenna and Kishasha would be different.
I should be able to receive meaningful reports from them.
“Han.”
When a general riding a white horse fell and the troops were reduced to a quarter, Kishasha spoke.
“Did you find something?”
“It’s that human female.”
“What do you mean, human female?”
“I found the female who bothered me. Asking to save humans and such.”
Kishasha pointed to the lower right of the battlefield.
I followed her finger—there were dozens of black knights and—!
When I came to my senses, I was running down the hill.
“Where are you going?! Han, I said it was blocked!”
“I can’t just watch!”
I shouted as if spitting out the words and increased my speed.
My hand was already on the sheath at my belt.
Why is she...?
Questions followed one after another.
Even as I pieced my thoughts together, my pace quickened—a full sprint.
The wind whipped my face like a whip.
I can’t understand… When could I ever understand?
I gritted my teeth and ran.
The battlefield, which had seemed far away, was enlarging before me.
The sound of spears and swords, the thick scent of blood, the desperate screams.
“Pria!”
I shouted at the top of my lungs.
The next moment, my shoulder collided with the invisible wall.
I swallowed the pain, corrected my posture.
“Answer me! Priasis! Pria!”
She didn’t turn to look.
“Aaagh! Please, save me—I surrender!”
The soldiers nearby were killed off like straw.
The black knights methodically reaped their lives.
Within that encirclement stood Priasis Al Ragnar, dirtied and bruised.
Holding a half-broken sword, she shouted:
“Didn’t I say I surrender! I’ll give my life! So let these people go! Wasn’t it my life you wanted?”
But the black knights did not answer.
Hot blood splattered, soiling Pria’s neck.
“Who exactly are you? Why are you tormenting me so much! I only wanted to save the people…”
Her golden eyes twisted with sobs.
Bang!
I kicked the wall. Nothing.
“Hey! Can you hear me?! You bastards, who do you think I am?!”
Finally, only Pria remained.
Dozens of black knights surrounded her.
Hundreds of infantry beyond them—all dead.
“I am of the royal family, leading the people—”
From within the visors came a boiling voice.
The thirty black knights spoke in unison. Like a choir.
I withdrew my hand from the sheath.
Distance: 5m. But I couldn’t cross the wall.
“Tell me. Where did I go wrong?”
“What nonsense,” I frowned.
“What do you mean?! What did I sell out?! To whom exactly?!”
No answer. Only swords raised.
I let out a bitter laugh and quietly shouted:
“Brat.”
Finally, Pria’s gaze shifted.
It wasn’t loud, but it caught her attention.
Her eyes lit up with a spark.
“Han.”
I said nothing.
It was over.
My body was enveloped in light.
I had nothing to say—not even a goodbye.
“I’m glad you’re alive.”
Pria smiled with tears.
And amidst countless slashes, her body disappeared.
[Stage Clear!]
[Han (), Jenna (), Kishasha (), Level Up!]
[Reward: 300,000G, Wraith Fragment (Low)]
[MVP: Kishasha ()]
[Ding!] [Notification: You have 4 attempts left!]
I returned through the rift in space-time.
Except for Kishasha, everyone had a dazed expression.
Even though the distance was far, they must have clearly seen Pria die.
4 attempts left.
It was a clear hint.
The last message gave me confidence.
Loop.
I stepped out of the rift in space-time.