Chapter 129
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 129
Chapter Title: Event (3)
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"W-what? Monsters this time?"
"Villains broke in just a few days ago. Is the school cursed or something?"
"Don't let your guard down, everyone! That thing's aura is no joke!"
"And who's handling it? Those two have been holding it off this whole time?"
The area grew noisy in an instant as people rushed over.
Even so, no one slacked off on vigilance toward the newly appeared Geneva Apostle.
"Instructors! We need to take down that monster!"
Next, an instructor who looked to be in his mid-50s shouted that the Geneva Apostle had to be killed.
Everyone seemed to agree, as the gathered instructors unleashed their magic on the apostle one after another.
"Inferno of Hellfire! Burn bright!"
"Winds like razor blades! Shred my foe to pieces!"
"Lightning bolts! Gather and annihilate the enemy!"
Most of the instructors wielded magic effortlessly, as if it were basic knowledge.
But the apostle's body was tough enough that even my Warlord's Weapon sword couldn't pierce it easily.
Boom!—Kaboom!!—
A barrage of all sorts of spells struck the apostle dead-on, causing massive explosions, but as expected, it emerged unscathed.
By now, the instructors had realized this thing was different from regular monsters, their faces showing clear panic.
"I-it's no use?"
"Of all times, it shows up when all the combat instructors are out on duty."
"It's fine! Even the toughest rock cracks if you hammer it long enough!"
For reference, I was using Warlord's Weapon to control swords like flies, harassing the apostle.
Touching that destructive power would shatter even my weapons, so I maneuvered them to dodge its attacks while striking.
Kaboom!—
Of course, one blade got caught in an unexpected full-body swing of its limbs and shattered.
'Doesn't matter.'
I gathered every weapon inside the nearby buildings with telekinesis again.
No matter how many it destroyed, this was the Hero Officer Academy—weapons were everywhere.
-Somehow, that apostle seems kinda stupid. Normally, it'd ignore you and charge straight in.
To be precise, it wasn't stupidity; it seemed to sense the power in my swords.
Swords that could kill it at any moment were circling for an opening, so it focused solely on them.
'Joo Tae-ho showing up right now would be perfect.'
I secretly hoped Joo Tae-ho would hurry up and deal with this apostle.
'But can Joo Tae-ho even handle that thing?'
Thinking of him sparked that doubt.
If he died here too, I'd have to revive him as a healer again.
'What would he think if I revived him again?'
As I pondered that, Lee Seojun apparently thought of Joo Tae-ho too and chimed in.
-Just hold out until Joo Tae-ho gets here.
"Think we can catch it?"
I muttered to Lee Seojun like it was to myself, and he nodded as if it was obvious.
-He slayed a dragon. One apostle's nothing. Once Joo Tae-ho arrives, it'll be easy.
Come to think of it, he died to Villain Alliance leader Lucas before because of that guy's innate ability.
If Lucas hadn't used time stop, Joo Tae-ho might not have gone down so easily.
Grrrrr...
Then the apostle's head turned toward me... no, Cheon Seo-yun.
Its eyes burned with purpose to complete its goal, ignoring my unpredictable weapons.
'Damn it.'
The moment I ramped up my sword control—
Grrraaaah!—
The apostle launched itself our way.
The instructors mid-attack reacted instantly.
"Protect the cadets!"
"Invisible wall!"
"Earth barrier!"
No time for chants—they activated skill stones to block the apostle, but it was futile.
Kaboom!—
The apostle smashed through every barrier in its path and thrust its blade at Cheon Seo-yun.
It closed the distance in just 2-3 seconds—fast—but my sword was faster.
Stab!—
The Warlord's Weapon sword plunged into the apostle's body one after another.
This time at full power, so unlike before, they embedded themselves, but it didn't die.
-Lee Seongmin! That thing has regeneration too...
I ignored Lee Seojun's chatter and bound its movements with telekinesis.
Crunch!—
'Crazy.'
The moment telekinesis touched it, I felt it crumple and vanish like it was destroyed.
In that split second, Cheon Seo-yun drew her sword, seemingly ready to clash with the incoming blade.
'Even grazing that blade will shatter her sword.'
The apostle's blade pulsed with destructive power—parrying it was suicide.
Shing—
Yet Cheon Seo-yun's sword met the destruction-infused blade... and smoothly deflected it without breaking.
"...!?"
I couldn't help but be stunned watching that.
It shocked me more than when she'd deflected my Warlord's Weapon earlier, briefly severing my control.
She'd casually parried a blade that destroyed anything it touched.
'How is that possible?'
Anyway, using the opening she'd created, I hurled my remaining swords at its arms and shoulders.
Grrraaaah!—
Fortunately, after deflecting, Cheon Seo-yun swiftly retreated.
Glancing at her sword, I saw the parried section half-shattered.
'Not a perfect deflection, then.'
I was about to press the attack when—
"Good work."
A familiar voice came from behind, followed by a figure rocketing toward the apostle.
'He's here at last.'
It was Joo Tae-ho, the one I'd been waiting for.
The moment he arrived, he unleashed ferocious sword strikes on the apostle.
'Looks like the school side's wrapping up fine.'
Confirming Joo Tae-ho, I turned my focus to the grand mage situation.
First, I scanned the monster spawn point with spatial magic, then teleported there.
Flash—
'Monsters...'
Roughly 4-5 thousand of them.
Plus, helicopters firing machine guns and missiles hovered above.
'Maybe just drop a special mana bomb.'
It'd vaporize a mountain, but wipe out more than half the monsters.
Besides, if even one reached the city, the damage would be unimaginable.
"Grand mage?"
"...?"
Suddenly, a voice called from behind. Turning, I saw Kang Ju-young and dozens of instructors.
They'd just arrived. Kang Ju-young approached me, face full of curiosity.
"How'd you find this place?"
"Heard an ominous rumble while out for a walk and came to check."
"A... walk?"
Kang Ju-young eyed me up and down, baffled by "walk."
I was in typical mage robes, so she questioned if that was walk-appropriate.
"Anyway, others are arriving too."
Heroes from the association and guilds trickled in from elsewhere.
The city lay behind my position, drawing everyone here.
Kang Ju-young glanced at them, then casually asked me for help.
"If it's alright, could I ask for your assistance again?"
"Assistance...? Sure."
"Really?"
"You asked, so why the surprise?"
She looked shocked I'd agree so readily.
Meanwhile, a woman I'd seen as a healer flew over and called to Kang Ju-young.
"Kang Ju-young! Earth Drakes, Sandworms, Devouring Rock Bears confirmed. Looks like an S-Rank Gate blew open."
Na Seo-ha, Compass Guild's grand mage.
Every hero in the area was mobilized, so her presence made sense.
'Seo Do-kyung and Im Yeo-sol are probably around too.'
All S-Rank heroes—likely somewhere nearby.
Maybe other S-Ranks as well.
'Not my concern.'
I'd already verified their S-Rank prowess.
Seeing Na Seo-ha reminded me of what Kang Ju-young said via healer before.
'She wants my teachings, right?'
I recalled her even offering to sign a contract for lessons.
If she learned I was the grand mage here, she'd latch on immediately.
'Moved her for this because nothing beats magic against hordes.'
Still, I could teleport away after— no need to worry.
"Who's that old guy in the weird robes?"
"..."
Kang Ju-young hesitated, unsure how to introduce me.
Whatever—from the mountains came Earth Drakes resembling dinosaurs and house-sized bears descending.
'Time to start.'
Aiming to end it quick, I spread mana from the 10th world across the area.
Infusing my will, I cast a spell to sweep the descending monsters.
Flash!—
Like the history reenactment gate, countless white light orbs formed in the sky.
Reminiscent of stars, thousands appeared, stunning Na Seo-ha and nearly everyone.
"Wh-what? What just happened? Magic?"
They hadn't sensed my 10th-world mana but felt the spell activation.
Na Seo-ha stared in shock, then realized and blurted to Kang Ju-young.
"Kang Ju-young! That's him, right? The grand mage?"
"...Yeah. Now get back—combat's starting."
"Back? No way! Chance to see grand mage magic up close!"
I ignored her racket and dropped the light orbs.
Trailing like a meteor shower, they crashed into the monsters like a calamity.