Episode 2 of the Overly Competent Villain

Aburak Abdeslam (3)

“father······.”

Elysia placed Count Janssen near the train tracks.

“cold······.”

Elysia took off her coat and tried to cover her father. The protective coat is her lifeline, but it was because she couldn’t turn away from her father who was shivering in the cold.

“Cover this. It will be a little warm.”

It was then that she was about to put the coat over the Count. The Count grabbed Elysia’s hand.

“No. This is… you need it.”

The grip strength felt in the hand holding it is unusual. Elysia saw a certain strength in the count’s gaze.

The image of her father, who she admired and admired, who was the pinnacle of the Imperial Knights.

It was the first time he had seen his father come to his senses since Pietro’s attack on the Knights.

What is my father trying to say to me after coming to his senses after 12 years?

The Count’s words were so unexpected to her, who expected the words she wanted to say or hear in a short period of time.

“We have to save Pietro… Jacques. He must not die.”

why.

Elysia wanted to ask. But the fluctuating sky did not give him time to think.

* * * *

Again, I am a normal person.

Compared to the mages who cut iron with their swords or cause a change in this world of swords and magic.

They may be superhumans in human form… maybe even monsters. In a good way or a bad way, I was in awe and longing for them, and at the same time I was pursued by them.

Central Bureau of Investigation, General Security Administration, Imperial Knights, General Security Administration, Bounty Hunter Union, Order of Assassination, Schwarz Kapelle, Prisoner Brotherhood, Order of Black Rose, Reisenhower Group, Order of the Black March, Golden Dawn Society, Holy Iron Chain Pilgrimage, Vacuum Family famous church.

It’s only the group, but it’s really overflowing when it’s an individual. Such is the life of a criminal in the first place.

[Don’t hit the average criminal. Are you unique?]

anyway.

I was the one who survived the world’s greatest slayer.

How could that be?

“·······.”

Abdeslam, who had thundered at me, was puzzled by the thunder not falling where he wanted.

And he understood right away. A non-collinear ship that still hovers around us.

“Is it a lightning rod?”

“According to Imperial law, non-airships flying over low altitudes must be equipped with lightning rods.”

Even though I’m an outlaw, I’m not ignoring safety laws.

“Hmph. I think I destroyed one or two imperial ships. That airship, it’s a special product in preparation for my thunder.”

Yes. From the time I decided to come to the South with Elysia and Abdeslam, I had to find a way to protect myself from the greatest threat to my survival.

Countermeasures related to Elysia are overflowing, but Abdeslam is a tricky strategic class war mage.

Equipment capable of moving in case of emergency and responding to bombing magic.

If you want to avoid lightning strikes, a lightning rod is perfect, but you need ‘bigger’ and ‘more expensive’ equipment to deal with Abdeslam’s class.

“It’s a special lightning rod used for the exploration ship of Lake Katatum in the Sanctuary of Thunder. You know if you’re a thunder mage too, right?”

“Everyone knows. Where lightning strikes 360 out of 365 days a year.”

“I’ve been there before and it’s amazing. I climbed the mountain during the day and watched the night view of lightning strikes at night. I’m thinking of selling it as a tourist product.”

[In that demon cave full of rebels and thunder spirits?]

‘The rebels are my customers, wouldn’t it be okay?’

The spring of business ideas never stops. this will be money

“Preparation is good. But you don’t think you can beat me with this, do you?”

Of course. It is said that Abdeslam’s thunder bombardment was blocked with the airship’s lightning rod, but there is no way that a rare genius thunder magician was the bomber’s one-tool.

Our archmage says——

[Abdeslam’s thunder magic has two main types.]

The first is the bombing type, which is easy to destroy bases. It is not useful against fast-moving targets because it requires taking coordinates and performing calculations.

The second is small in scale, but can be activated quickly. Against a knight or a soldier in front of me, this is my main focus.

[Abdeslam is an all-round war mage who responds by properly combining these two types of magic. The lightning rod is just a little troublesome obstacle.]

‘Then I’ll need to respond to bombardment type magic with a lightning rod, and also respond to anti-personnel magic.’

[It would have been impossible in the past. However, in this era where magical engineering has developed——]

– Kwak Kwa Kwak!

Lightning in the form of bullets that bounce off your fingers. Words are bullets, but each branch of lightning is a deadly murder magic. Of course–

-thud!

Iron puduk, my body rolling with a loud sound. Osman raised his urgent voice.

[Pietro…! Are you okay?!]

“Turn it off…”

I wanted to sarcastically ask if it would be okay to be struck by lightning, but it’s good to know that ordinary people didn’t die even though they were struck by lightning.

“It’s also impossible to see lightning with your eyes.”

He was struck by lightning, but when he got up relatively unharmed, Abdeslam grinned.

“This is amazing. Even the protective coats for imperial knights? That was something I couldn’t find no matter how hard I tried.”

“I used to run a military procurement company. Back then, I was a little scammed.”

The high-grade imperial sword used by knights and the protective coat that can withstand magic bombing are the secret of secrets. A few shell companies were blown away simply by obtaining a small amount of material for a few sets of clothes.

[But it’s not a perfect protective coat, so it won’t last a few times. You won’t be able to withstand even a single blow from bombing magic.]

Blocks bombing magic with a lightning rod, and blocks scattering magic with a deteriorating plate protective coat. I somehow came up with a countermeasure against Abdeslam’s magic with this, but–

“Pietro. If you tried to deal with me with a few toys, you’d make a big mistake. You don’t know how many knights with that kind of equipment I’ve killed, right?”

Abdeslam smiled as if he had seen it well and began stretching his arms.

[be careful! His mana is rising exponentially!]

I know it just by looking at it. Electricity runs through both arms and flashes, but if you don’t know that, you’re blind.

-Pajijik! Pajijiji!!

The focus of the lightning is clearly visible. In order not to be disturbed by the lightning rod, the output of the shot type lightning that is emitted directly is enhanced.

[When he doesn’t know our hidden card yet, we have to deal with it!]

It’s psychological warfare and nothing. Prepare magic bullets for the first shot.

While I was wasting time talking with Abdeslam, Osman had already finished preparing the magic bullet.

＜Matan: Explosion＞

Explosive bullets caused by enchantments that temporarily stopped using due to excessive power.

Osman said that there is a certain energy inside me that interferes with the operation of magic power, but as an energy source, it seems to be overflowing.

However, the technique using this energy cannot withstand the tool due to excessive power amplification.

‘It’s a pity that I couldn’t find more material than a gun made of meteoric iron.’

Even the gun made of meteorite couldn’t withstand a single shot, so it’s the same no matter what you use. So–

“I didn’t want to kill you… but it seemed like there would be a lot of information to extract.”

“That’s first-come, first-served. You have to stand in line.”

The moment Abdeslam stretched out both hands, I also pulled the trigger of the pistol I was aiming at.

-bang!

The first one fired was a lead bullet. The speed of the bullets poured from the revolver is approaching 400 m/s. The monster that reacts to this with dynamic vision is about the same as a knight.

Abdeslam cannot perceive the speed of this modernizer. If there is a problem–

[For a battle mage, dealing with firearms is the most basic of the basics. Of course, there must be a protective magic that is always worn.]

‘But what about the power of magic bullets?’

[Of course it can be pierced. Your opponent will think that the weapon you have is only a firearm, so there’s no way you could have deployed a protective magic to counter that ridiculously powerful explosive bullet.]

Mana isn’t infinite, so it’s always a matter of efficiently distributing and using it. The general opinion of the archmage was that there was no way he would be overprotective against an ordinary person like me. so–

“bingo.”

The current Abdeslam did not wear protective magic to counter ＜Magic Bullet: Explosion＞.

Just like that, the pistol was shattered at the same time the magic bullet was fired, and the moment the magic bullet escaped the muzzle and was about to land on Abdeslam—

“······!!”

Abdeslam’s eyes widened.

Personal firearms can’t penetrate even his own electromagnetic field, so he ignored the lead bullets and tried to bombard me, but in the blink of an eye, he poured all the energy he had accumulated so far into the lead bullets.

– Kwakwa, Kwa Kwa Kaka Kak!

To block a single lead bullet, the obvious excessive firepower attacks the bullet. Matan exploded in the middle between me and Abdeslam.

-Quaaagh!!

The explosive power of the magic bullet, which destroyed even the military materials used in the magic test field, soared into the sky. The pressure of the storm alone was enough to make me float and be pushed away.

[Damn it, I didn’t realize it!]

In the aftermath of the explosion, Abdeslam put on a surprised expression as he wiped his soot-stained cheek.

“I felt the traces of magic and responded, but… You really surprise me many times. That you were a wizard.”

Holy sh*t.

Abdeslam noticed the traces of magic that I had carved into the magic bullet while I was wasting my time, and responded. is that possible?

[It’s possible, but… I’m sure you’re not used to magic bullets, but you’re not vigilant at all.]

“I’m completely out of here.”

“It’s great power, but that… it seems like you can’t shoot any more after you fire one shot.”

Abdeslam cast his magic as he stared into the melted gun barrel.

“I won’t be able to withstand it with the protection of the coat.”

Focused lightning strikes right away and digs into the ground.

If it was the protective power of the coat, it was Nabal, and without the assistance of the Archmage, it would be an electric chicken.

Of course, I don’t even have the dynamic vision to recognize that. Still–

“Pietro…!”

Always leave one more trump card behind.

-Quaaa!!

Lightning strikes right in front of your eyes. The existence of a ‘sword’ against it.

He is cutting through lightning with his sword. No, the lightning is being absorbed by the sword.

A scene familiar to me as I had been pursued by her and collided with her many times. Wittenberg’s swordsmanship, which cuts down even energy, absorbs the energy Elysia further developed.

Not only his own power, but also the power of others.

air defense unit. However, depending on how you use it, it is the best guardian sword for guarding key figures. The reason I first found Elysia.

“Chit… are you really a chivalrous knight? Absorbing lightning is an unheard-of thing…”

It was a miracle that made even Abdeslam, the magic terrorist from the enemy country who killed countless knights, cling his tongue.

“Ah~ Ellie. Did you come to save me?

“What, what?! Stop talking such gross nonsense!”

Elysia vehemently denied that she had just absorbed the lightning.

“I’m always your father’s… no, you deserve the judgment of the law. It’s my duty as a knight to put you on the punishment table! Do you understand?”

“Okay, let’s do that.”

“What do you mean by that tone? Like I was worried about a heinous criminal like you…”

“No, Ellie. Why are you so obsessed?

Elysia looked genuinely regretful, but I grabbed her by the shoulder and patted her.

“Now, here comes my Guardian Knight. This friend will destroy you.”

“What, what are you doing… put your hands aside!”

“Now, let’s do it, one-eyed terrorist! I just got a sword star coin!”

“I told you to stop?

Osman also took a bet on my successive provocations.

[Why are you making such useless provocations?]

‘Shaking an opponent with your mouth is a very basic psychological warfare. Anyway, that man is already in a bad state, so there is no turning back. What can I do?’

Contrary to this expectation, however, Abdeslam stared at the two of us with a cold expression.

“A slobber of knights who are all falling down and a slobber of ordinary people who would die instantly with a protective coat or a single blow. I’m tired of it now.”

Abdeslam’s body glows even more. An intense current of electricity radiated from his body.

“You’ve started using the Brainstone in earnest.”

“Yes? What is that…”

“Ellie. How much do you trust me?”

“I don’t believe it.”

It was an immediate answer.

“It hurts my heart, but trust me. If you can’t trust me, bet on my instinct to survive.”

“······What number is it?”

“One second. No, even 0.1 seconds is fine. Keep me away from Abdeslam’s ‘line of sight’. It’s best if you tear Abdeslam’s barrier as well.”

“·······.”

Elysia silently fixed her gaze on Abdeslam. She must have eyes full of disbelief, but she knows that she can’t help herself.

If there is only one choice, everyone chooses the last one. ‘Cause I can’t give up

“It won’t last long.”

“If we fail, both of us will die, so do your best.”

“you···!”

It was then. Lightning rains down on us. Elysia cut through the energy and absorbed the electricity with her sword, but she couldn’t swallow it all.

“Pietro…!”

The electricity that I couldn’t absorb due to madness pours into me. Elysia tried to turn around, but I pushed her.

“Look ahead! Never mind me!”

“······!”

Thinking that she might have died instantly, I uttered my voice, and she immediately focused on her work.

[I just ran out of magic power.]

I was able to live thanks to Osman putting up a shield for me. However, just by brushing against it, his shield was destroyed, and the protective material lining the suit could be felt crushed.

The next attack cannot be blocked.

“Survive on your own!”

Elysia sensed defeat with only one defense and rushed at Abdeslam.

“Die, Wittenberg…!”

Abdeslam pours out shot-type thunder magic toward Elysia, who rushes at him first. Since he himself became the center of a huge thunderstorm, his destructive power was no less than that of bombing magic.

“Whoa…!”

He catches his breath and cuts through the rushing lightning with his sword.

At the same time, the sword absorbs the lightning and gathers it like a magnet in a dangerous form and passes it by.

The distance between her and Abdeslam narrows again as Abdeslam’s back is shattered by a bolt of lightning emitted from the tip of the sword.

“Chit, strange tricks…”

Abdeslam clicks his tongue. But he has plenty of room.

“Then I will crush you with force.”

At that moment, the electric shocks that were amplifying around Abdeslam shook like crazy and dug into the surroundings.

It was not only the earth he stepped on that would be destroyed, but also the sky. The sky responds to his power and drops thunderstorms.

-Karleung…!

falling thunder. Naturally, the anti-pressure deslam airship equipped with a special lightning rod absorbed the lightning strike.

– Wow…!

In the air, Bastien seemed to let out a sigh. The airship that had absorbed the thunder trembled to the extent that I could think of such a thought.

“You’re going to absorb it with a lightning rod? Let’s see if you can stop the thunder beyond the limit!”

-Quarreung! Kwakkwakkwa!!

A riot of thunderbolts pouring down. A natural disaster shines bright all around from the center of the storm sweeping through.

Looking at it, anyone would feel overwhelmed.

It’s as if there’s a giant god at the center of that thunderstorm.

[Damn, that’s great. I’ve never seen a great mage who can perform such a grand magic ceremony…!]

brain stone.

As the owner of natural Terranite, he is the master of the phenomenon called thunder.

The disaster itself that mankind feared the most and prayed to pass by.

Its god-like power shatters regions and changes maps.

natural disaster.

Aburak Abdeslam, who possesses the Brain Stone, is such a being.

“But the opponent is the swordsman.”

“······!”

The only thing that moves at the scene of a disaster where there seems to be no living thing in the midst of a storm of lightning.

“Whoa…!”

Take a breath and kick your seat. Even the collapsed terrain becomes a stepping stone and moves.

“why······.”

An enemy move that even Abdeslam agitated. The knight who was struggling just a moment ago dodges the thunder, cuts the lightning, and absorbs the lightning before approaching.

Yes, I know very well what you must be feeling right now.

You must be embarrassed. You will even feel unfair.

It would be harsh to expect a grotesque that would grow even in the midst of battle and adapt to the overwhelming power of the enemy.

‘She will surely respond to the power once shown. Such a freak of intuition. A superman of an age bestowed by the stars.’

No matter how well-prepared traps are prepared and no matter how great a strong force is pushed in, the result is breakthrough and victory.

Swordsman Elysia von Wittenberg is a hero who is like the height of absurdity to villains.

“Competition…!”

“Chit…!”

The gearco approach is successful. At the same time, Abdeslam’s gaze, warned by the vision, disappears.

“Haaap…!”

The anticipation of a sword stabbing at one point. Against the advance of madness and irrational fate, Abdeslam resisted with all his might.

“Don’t look down on me, you bastard knight!!”

Enormous thunderbolts emitted from the whole body. Discharge in all directions with no place to escape. For a moment, her advance, which had no choice but to focus on defense, stopped.

“That’s a mistake…!”

Abdeslam’s fists clenched. It’s not an ordinary fist, it’s a fist with thunder. It went straight along with the particle acceleration of the electric charge.

– Kwak!

Fists and swords collide. However, it was the sword that bounced.

“······!!”

Soon after, right before the thunderbolt in his fist hits Elysia——

“Suck!”

At the same time as breathing, the unbelievable trail of the sword returns.

The moment when time seems to have stopped. Elysia cut off Abdeslam’s fist while drawing a beautiful sword trajectory. It’s not a direct hit, but the coat gets hit by lightning.

A bolt of lightning that burned Elysia’s coat as it touched. Elysia felt the coat’s protective magic breaking.

“······!!”

A high-temperature electric shock strikes the entire body. With the protection of the protective coat removed, she endured the electric shock and shed blood.

This was also a miracle that was possible because she was a superhuman capable of strengthening her physical magical power. But that miracle is now exhausted.

“It’s over, Wittenberg.”

Wobbly legs and messy guts. The moment her life ends with the next blow–

“·······?!”

Blood splashed in front of Abdeslam’s eyes. He is horrified to realize that it is the blood that splattered from his chest.

‘Changing the trajectory of the thunderbolt and cutting through my electromagnetic field?’

Cutting power that even became brutal in an instant. While surprised by the incredible skill of the enemy, Elisia’s sword inflicts a follow-up blow.

This time to pierce Abdeslam’s heart.

“Don’t underestimate me, kid!”

Abdeslam instinctively concentrated his mana to strengthen his defense capabilities. To Abdeslam’s surprise, the sword she stabbed stopped right in front of Abdeslam’s nose.

“Big…!”

“You’re one step short, Wittenberg!”

The nose of Elysia’s sword. The iron that composes it is blocked by the magnetism of the electromagnetic field. Same principle as same poles of magnets repel each other.

Its enormous magnetic power was enough to push away even the physical strength of the knight.

“yet···!”

Abdeslam’s eyes widened. The moment she thought that she had bound her sword with magnetism that surpassed Elysia’s physical strength, Elysia raised her knee and kicked the sword.

“Kuh…!”

It’s a moment, but Elysia’s sword, which overcame the magnetic force, penetrates Abdeslam’s abdomen. But Abdeslam was not broken.

“b*tch persistent!”

The power discharged from the whole body hit Elysia as it was. Kwak! Struck by an electric current, her body rolled on the ground.

“Great…”

Rolling on the floor several times, she looked for someone in her flickering vision.

“I did enough…”

Abdeslam took only 0.1 seconds to face Elysia. With that, I was able to hide myself from everyone——

“It’ll be a little different this time.”

“·······!?”

Behind Abdeslam’s back, he reached out to Abdeslam with the whole suit wrapped around his fist. Thanks to Elysia’s sword, the defense of the electromagnetic field was weak.

“this guy···!”

But the opponent is a brain god. Even though he should be out of his mind due to his injuries, he immediately recovers his defenses and intercepts them. However, what I wore around my fist was a suit made with the material of a knight’s protective coat.

-Pacacak!

A suit that burns in an instant. The fist clenched in it is also burned. But there is an eerie sound from within.

-Clap!

“——Second gun!?”

If the gun is disposable, prepare several guns.

Abdeslam’s complexion turns pale. It was instinctively sensed. The magical power of the ‘Magic Bullet’ that I hid inside the suit.

Abdeslam tried to suppress the scattering magic bullets, but it was too late.

-bang!

The trigger is pulled and magic bullets are fired at close range.

“Pietro…!”

A huge explosion engulfed us both.