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Chapter 473
Chapter 473
Chapter 473
Chapter 473: Essence of the Royal Guard
"You meddlesome fools!"
Nigel shouted as he swung the Flame God.
Just by swinging it, a powerful slash attacked Alida and Theodore.
However, Theodore managed to defend against it with his wind magic, while Alida closed in on Nigel.
Nigel gathered flames in his free hand and unleashed them towards Alida.
A close-range flame attack, with power surpassing that of an average mage's magic.
But Alida deflected it with a swing of her sword, piercing Nigel's heart in the process.
And then she quickly withdrew.
Looking closely, Nigel's chest wound had already begun to heal.
"It seems his regenerative ability is gradually weakening..."
"We are also heavily exhausted."
The two of them were breathing heavily.
Since Nigel had reached that state, they had already dealt him three fatal wounds.
But none of them could truly be considered fatal.
Both Theodore and Alida were living beings.
They were exposing themselves to danger, dodging Nigel's attacks, and launching their own.
No matter how skilled they were, they were starting to feel mentally cornered.
"Repeatedly wasting your efforts... I'm getting tired of you."
With those words, Nigel readied the Flame God with both hands.
The flames around Nigel coiled around the Flame God, eventually forming a massive fiery dragon.
It was on a completely different level than his previous attacks.
In terms of power and range.
They gave up on avoiding it and prepared to counterattack.
Theodore squeezed out every last bit of his magic power and formed a massive wind sword.
On the other hand, Alida deployed seven types of magic around her.
She gathered them into her sword.
Combining different magics was already a difficult feat on its own.
A composite magic that merged different magics together.
It was a technique that would be considered top-notch even if only one of them was used.
It was a combination skill that would make mages faint if they saw it.
The seven types of magic repelled each other and seemed on the verge of going out of control. While controlling them, Alida assumed a thrusting stance.
"Now become ashes! Inferno Dragon!"
The massive fiery dragon came charging at them.
First, Theodore intercepted it with his wind sword.
But even with Theodore's powerful wind sword, he was being pushed back.
The fiery dragon relentlessly approached.
The ground was being gouged deeper and deeper by its shockwaves.
At first, Theodore and Alida were cautious of their surroundings, but they no longer had that luxury.
To defeat Nigel, they had no choice but to give it their all.
"Ultimate Technique... Rainbow Annihilation Sword!"
Alida muttered quietly and unleashed a rapid thrust.
At the same time, the unruly magics were released.
The seven types of brilliance mixed together and clashed with the fiery dragon.
A massive explosion enveloped the surroundings, accompanied by blinding light.
Blown away by the blast, Theodore and Alida used their swords as support and stood up.
"It's come to this..."
"I was prepared from the beginning... If it's an SS-ranked opponent, this is the level I'll go to."
Nigel was wielding the Flame God.
One of the most powerful magic swords on the continent.
In the hands of a wielder like Nigel, its danger level rose to SS-ranked.
They were prepared for a tough fight.
"It shouldn't be easy for him either."
Alida remained calm even in this situation.
As the smoke cleared, Nigel's figure became visible.
Nigel, too, was breathing heavily.
The attack he had unleashed had been his all. And it had been blocked.
It was unexpected, without a doubt.
"We may be exhausted, but so are you. If you're exhausted, your regenerative ability won't last long either."
"Your analysis is accurate, but... Don't forget that you two are also in a dire state."
"Are you implying that we tired? The Captain and Vice-Captain of the Imperial Royal Guard should never kneel before the enemy, even when exhausted."
With those words, Alida's right arm was not moving properly.
An ultimate technique like the one she used had its corresponding price.
The recoil from earlier was taking its toll.
However, Alida switched the sword to her left hand.
"This is the Empire. And we are the Imperial Royal Guard. We slay the enemies of the Empire. That's the only thing that matters. With that clarity, strength will surge within us."
"Well, well..."
Ignoring Theodore, who hadn't moved from his spot, Alida took a step forward.
While thinking that she is a troublesome superior, Theodore followed suit.
Watching their actions, Nigel clicked his tongue.
It had been a powerful blow.
But it had been withstood, and instead of losing the will to fight, they were coming at him with even greater momentum.
"How annoying... What makes you go this far!?"
"You won't understand. We are the Royal Guards, knights whose main duty is to protect. We have many things to protect, and some might consider that a weakness. But that is a mistaken opinion. Protecting is the essence of the Royal Guard. It is what makes us strong."
Along with Alida's words, Nigel was overwhelmed and attacked by their combined assault.
Nigel tried to counter but ended up being pushed back further.
Nigel himself was on the verge of exhaustion, his repeated regenerations taking their toll.
At this rate...
When Nigel thought that,
Someone intervened between Nigel and Alida and Theodore.
"It seems troublesome and I didn't plan on causing a commotion like this."
"You're finally here... It took you long enough."
"Isn't it your fault for challenging us, knowing it was a trap?"
A mysterious figure in a black robe stood there.
Based on the characteristics, Alida had already deduced who it was.
The person in the black robe neither confirmed nor denied it.
Seeing that, Alida readied her sword again.
"If you won't answer, we'll make you answer. Tell us the whereabouts of that traitor."
"In this situation, do you really think you can win?"
"It was a struggle to even reach a draw against just Theodore. And now it's two against two. It might seem disadvantageous, but this is the Empire. Do you think we are the only reinforcements?"
In an instant, a voice resounded in the area.
"The Seventh Imperial Prince, Arnold Lakes Adler, commands you! Brave one, take hold of the Holy Sword with your hand!"
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