Chapter 154
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A destructive force that threatens to engulf and incinerate everything is unleashed towards Purume and her companions.
However, Purume is quick to react.
Her preparations are already complete.
「Hellgate」
At her call, a sinister yet somehow majestic gate wreathed in raging hellfire materializes with a thunderous rumble.
It must have been summoned by Purume.
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I want to go back to the day when I spoke face-to-face with her—the elf guildmaster Purume—through a magical video device.
That night, I had a dream.
The content was the same as before: a dream where Purume led many into battle.
However, not everything in it was identical.
In the previous dream, Purume’s expression was somewhat desperate, and her look of resignation was particularly striking.
But in the dream I had that day, I sensed an unwavering determination from her to overcome the situation no matter what.
The same goes for her equipment. Unlike in the previous dream, she was likely wearing the best and finest gear she possessed.
However—the outcome remained unchanged.
Purume led everyone, fighting with all her might.
She used power beyond her limits, employed cunning strategies, and without losing a single person, dealt a fatal blow to the enemy with all her heart and soul—or so it seemed.
What followed was truly a nightmare.
I was now certain.
The nightmares I had been having were no longer just bad dreams, but visions of a future that would surely come to pass.
As soon as I woke up, I racked my brain to prevent this worst-case scenario.
The solution I arrived at was the only way I could think of.
However, it was ultimately rejected by Sensei.
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「I be opposed to this.」
Caught off guard by her unexpected opposition, I doubt my own ears.
「Son-in-law, I understand your kindness well enough. In fact, I even love that part of you.」
「Then—」
I start to argue, but Sensei cuts me off with a glance.
「I cannot predict what will happen when you use That to its very last.」
I’m dumbfounded.
I had never even considered such a possibility.
「The use of great power comes with great consequences.
Strong magic requires large amounts of mana. Excellent martial techniques require constant practice. That’s the natural order of things.
So what about ‘that’—which could potentially manifest power beyond even your precious Orb? How can we be sure there won’t be any consequences?」
She explains this to me as if trying to make me understand.
Sensei isn’t saying anything wrong, but—
「So, even though we know misfortune is coming, am I supposed to just sit here twiddling my thumbs and wait for it to happen…?」
A liquid—blood—drips onto the floor.
Without realizing it, I had been clenching my fist so tightly that it started to bleed.
Sensei takes my hand.
「Son-in-law, please don’t blame and hurt yourself.」
Her usually carefree expression is now contorted with concern for me.
I don’t like seeing her like this.
I always want her to be smiling mischievously and playing harmless pranks.
Just then, I think I see my magic bag flash for a moment. Sensei’s gaze is definitely directed there too.
「Sena also wants you to always be smiling.」
She lets out a big sigh.
「I’ve grown soft too.」
She says with a wry smile.
「But, well, that’s not so bad.」
Finally, Sensei releases my hand.
「Son-in-law, this is also a request from Sena. She’s saying, ‘Please help Ichiro.’」
As I start to exclaim, she stops me with her hand.
「Let’s consider using ‘that’ to help Puru. However, we’ll keep it as a last resort.」
And so, Sensei agreed to help me, albeit conditionally.
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The best strategy to avoid using ‘that’ was for us to join her—Purume’s—battle.
Crane’s Guidance was essential to reach her in the shortest time possible. And—
From atop the dragon, we see the huge gate summoned by Purume collide with the Liquid Dragon’s beam, causing a massive explosion.
We don’t have the luxury of time.
「I’ll drop you off here.」
The dragon handler tells us.
Since the frontline is already in a dangerous situation, we decide to land a bit farther away.
As we rush to the scene, we see Purume wielding a gleaming Magic Sword. The monster before her is cut in two with a single stroke.
This is exactly how it played out in my dream, and I know the monster won’t end there.
「Purume!!」
I shout her name and run towards her.
Somehow, we’ve managed to make it in time.
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