Chapter 226
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This is a momentary battle of offense and defense.
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The preparations are complete.
I feel an unprecedented surge of power from my familiar Holy Sword—the Guardian Sword Refaia.
Furthermore, I sense a familiar holy power from behind me.
In addition to Holy Knight Ashley Noble, there are two Holy Knights who have agreed to lend me their power at her request: Adam Arrogance and Nelly Virtuous.
They have equipped the divine artifacts bestowed upon them by the king and activated their respective abilities.
—Show them what you’re made of, for our sake too
I have already received these words of encouragement from the three Holy Knights.
☆Sword of Affirmation (Affirmative)☆
Mythical Weapon.
Acts as a catalyst to amplify the Demon Seal skill—the special ability of successive Holy Knights—which had been containing the Sealed Dungeon.
Due to its previous work and contribution when the Sealed Dungeon and Sealed Domain disappeared, it was bestowed upon Holy Knight Ashley Noble by the king.
☆Sanctuary Genesis☆
One of Ashley’s skills.
A skill befitting someone with a pure heart like her.
Effect: 「Creates a sanctuary that cuts 75% of damage taken by those the skill user recognizes as allies, lasting from skill activation until the end of battle.」 User becomes immobile after use.
When used in the throne room this time, its effect is further enhanced by the use of the Sword of Affirmation.
☆Armor of Acknowledgment (Nodding Gear)☆
Mythical Weapon.
Acts as a catalyst to amplify the Demon Seal skill—the special ability of successive Holy Knights—which had been containing the Sealed Dungeon.
Due to its previous work and being the first to defeat the Fog that crawled out of the Sealed Dungeon, it was bestowed upon Holy Knight Adam Arrogance by the king.
☆Purge the Evil (Rely on Adam)☆
Holy Knight Adam Arrogance’s skill.
Effect: 「The more evil an entity is, the more damage it takes within this space, and debuffs become remarkably effective.」
While its one flaw is that the definition of evil largely depends on his subjective view, it’s a fitting skill for Adam, who despises evil.
Moreover, its effectiveness is further enhanced by using the newly granted Armor of Acknowledgment as a catalyst.
☆Shield of Comprehension (Grasp Damage)☆
Mythical Weapon.
Acts as a catalyst to amplify the Demon Seal skill—the special ability of successive Holy Knights—which had been containing the Sealed Dungeon.
Due to its previous work and successfully mediating between the Royal Knight Order and magic nobles without a single casualty, it was bestowed upon Holy Knight Nelly Virtuous by the king.
☆I Trust You☆
Holy Knight Nelly Virtuous’s skill.
Effect: 「Those deemed trustworthy by Nelly within this space receive extreme ability enhancements in all aspects, including physical strength and mana.」
Moreover, its effectiveness is further enhanced by using the newly granted Shield of Comprehension as a catalyst.
How many people present could perceive it?
My previous self wouldn’t have been able to recognize even a fraction of Ryūgūin’s power and would have been at its mercy. It’s only now, after overcoming rigorous training with Sena and Sensei and gaining the ability to understand and grasp supernatural powers, that I can comprehend it.
The power erupting from Ryūgūin is black like boiled tar. As it’s released from him all at once, heading toward us and trying to disperse throughout the space—
「I won’t let you!!」
To resist and break through his power, I consciously use Skill Defender, which I had been using unconsciously until now, following my training, and release the power overflowing from within through the Guardian Sword Refaia.
「Guardian Sword Refaia—suppress and eliminate it!!」
Until now, I couldn’t even recognize it before being overwhelmed. But this time—
「There’s no way I’m losing!!!」
Through the Guardian Sword Refaia, my released power becomes an aura of light and makes contact with Ryūgūin’s black aura.
Our powers are in deadlock, but gradually, my power begins to push back against Ryūgūin’s aura, which isn’t at full strength due to various debuffs.
「I can do this!! I’ll push through to the end!!!」
I can feel my mental strength, mana, and physical strength being scraped away—but none of that matters anymore!!!
Responding to my shout, even more intense power is released from the Guardian Sword Refaia.
「Why!! Why is this happening!! Why?!」
I hear a voice that’s almost a scream from Ryūgūin opposite me.
My power completely envelops him and the black aura surrounding him.
「Everyone! Please! Defeat Yamada! Everyone! I’m begging you!」
I can see tears welling up in Ryūgūin’s eyes.
Just a little more.
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