Today we were given battle uniforms because of the tournament, but I knew the truth. A raid was going to happen.
I had already filled Alleus in on what was going to happen, so she was more than well prepared.
As Instructor Distal was giving a heartfelt speech, countless ringing bells echoed throughout the kingdom.
Although we had prepared for every possible outcome we could think of, we didn't expect Incus to already start running towards the kingdom's gate.
"Damn it..!"
Exiting the academy grounds and chasing as fast as I could, I slowly followed behind Incus.
Looking around, I tried to find anything that could help me catch up.
As I began to lose hope, I saw a horse eating a sack of hay just outside a small tavern.
Jumping on the startled horse, I flipped my head.
"Alleus, jump on now!"
After she sat on the horse's back, I whipped the strap, which made the horse jump up before running forward.
Not knowing how to ride a horse, I almost bumped into people who were running away.
"Alleus, do you know how to ride a horse?"
"Um, yes I do. Why?"
"Switch places with me now!"
Without question, we switched positions.
Looking up at the sky, I tried to find anything that could help us in this situation.
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Chapter 108: A Sudden Surprise
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Dashing across rooftops, Incus ran towards the kingdom's one and only gate.
Upon arrival, she and Steinen talked to the guards.
—
Nothing useful. Gritting my teeth, I held onto Alleus' shoulders as she swiftly chased after Incus and Steinen.
Once we reached the gate, they had finished their conversation with the guards. But because I could see the novel being made, I learned that since it was a minor rift, only Incus and Steinen were going to be sent outside for battle. However, Professor Talus, who caught up through flight, insisted on helping.
The massive gates then began to slowly open.
Once they did, I saw the sky begin to turn red.
Getting off the horse, we prepared our weapons and stealthily followed the three.
Incus then summoned seven swords out of nowhere.
"Check status."
====「Information」====
[Name: Incus Wang]
[Class: Warrior]
[Equipment]
◈ Hero's Armor (+1 phys.)
◈ Hero's Crimson Cloak (+2 stam.)
[Weapons]
◈ Water Hero's Sword
[ExcaliFrost: Summons swords of ice that can be shot towards enemies]
◈ Wind Hero's Sword
[ExcaliGale: Cloaks the wielder with wind]
◈ Earth Hero's Sword
[ExcalEarth: Summons pillars of earth when struck in the ground]
◈ Lightning Hero's Sword
[ExcaliBolt: The blade gets cloaked in lightning]
◈ Light Hero's Sword
[ExcaliBright: Creates an armor made of holy light for the wielder]
◈ Dark Hero's Sword
[ExcaliVoid: Creates binding chains of shadows where flesh is struck]
◈ Mana Breaking Hero's Sword
[Dissipates mana that has been struck]
「Attributes」
[Physical | lvl: 7.5 (+1)]
[Stamina | lvl: 5 (+2)]
[Intelligence | lvl: 5]
[Mana | lvl: 5]
「Skills」
[Advanced Sword Technique]
[Advanced Spear Technique]
[Advanced Tactical Martial Arts]
[Advanced Limit Surge]
[Advanced Blade Aura]
[Advanced Mana Sense]
[Advanced Perception]
[Advanced Acrobatics]
[Advanced Pain Tolerance]
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"What the f—" Interrupting my surprise at the vast amount of powerful weapons in Incus' arsenal was the rumbling of the ground.
Not so far in the distance was an army of red-skinned horned demons.
Raising my sword and slowly inching forward as Incus made six of her seven swords fly using the ability of her wind hero's sword, I told Alleus:
"Remember our attack formation."
The invasion of demons then stood in front of us. Incus and Steinen fought them all head on as Professor Talus supported from the rear.
But a red-skinned horned demon slipped through their formation and lunged at us with its sharp claws.
Running forward, I blocked its claws.
"Aurgh… check status."
====[Status Window]====
「Information」
[Name: Clawed Demon]
[Class: Rogue]
「Attributes」
[Physical | lvl: 2]
[Stamina | lvl: 2.5]
[Intelligence | lvl: 1.5]
[Mana | lvl: 1]
「Skills」
[Adept Weak Point Detection]
[Advanced Acrobatics]
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It seemed that the descriptions of demons were very simple. I wondered if it was the same for background characters. At the very least, it's as strong as I am.
Shifting my sword to the side, I kicked the demon in the chest. Jumping forward, I attacked with an overhead slash.
But the demon swatted my blade away. It was all within expectations, however, since my physical level was a meager three. I had grown quickly, but the demon was just too strong.
Stepping back, I summoned my unique skill.
"Kraken!"
A mighty, white, fat, small, squishy octopus then appeared in front of me.
"Wait, what?"
This shouldn't be. A kraken was meant to be a large and mighty creature. So what was this thing in front of me?
The demon then swatted my Kraken to the side.
Gritting my teeth, I swung at the demon's neck.
Blocking my attack, the demon made its claws touch each other then thrust at my chest.
Before I could call out for Alleus, she already appeared out of nowhere.
Simultaneously, she kicked the demon's claw away and stabbed it in the neck.
"It's not over yet…"
I wanted to check what the deal was with my unique skill, but there just wasn't enough time.
As Incus, Steinen, and Professor Talus continued their battle, more and more demons slipped through.
Damn it. There's at least ten demons.