Chapter 300: Iron Fairy Subjugation (10)
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 300: Iron Fairy Subjugation (10)
“Hilde, Alice!”
KABOOM!!
Behind Rachnil, two women burst through the weakened floor. One wielded a scythe wrapped in frost; the other, a sword imbued with the power of nightmares.
Frost Dragon Hilde and Heart Queen Alice Carroll had arrived.
Moments earlier, the students had opened the vault on the first floor, securing one of their victory conditions. Isaac knew this instantly thanks to a mental report from Hilde.
All the students were currently standing by at the Märchen Academy base. After ensuring their safety, Hilde and Alice had moved to a strategic position, waiting for Isaac’s signal.
CLANG!!
In a flash, two massive greatswords materialized, intercepting Hilde and Alice’s surprise attack.
[Useless.]
Rachnil expected them to press the assault, but the two women suddenly kicked off the ground and retreated.
Immediately following their retreat, a sacred bird of light soared toward Rachnil. It was the five-star light spell, [Apostle of Light], born from the trajectory of Ian’s sword.
Rachnil scowled.
[You think that will—!]
Rachnil tightened his grip on his greatsword, channeling iron mana through the blade.
Just as he was about to strike down the [Apostle of Light], a plant-based magic circle abruptly manifested around him.
Slash!
Thick, glowing green vines erupted from the circle, swiftly entwining Rachnil’s limbs. The density of mana within the vines was so immense that even Rachnil couldn't react in time.
However, this wasn't Kaya’s magic.
“Sylphia…?”
Kaya recognized the energy instantly, her eyes widening in shock.
With Rachnil immobilized, the [Apostle of Light] struck him dead center.
CHAAAANG!!!
An iridescent light shimmered before detonating.
KABOOM!!!
The explosion of Divine Power engulfed Rachnil, casting the dusky glow of a setting sun across the chamber.
Rachnil screamed in agony.
The blessing of the Twilight Fairy.
Isaac recognized the nature of that power immediately.
It was the fairy power passed down through the Fairytale family—the blessing of the Twilight Fairy, Nurix.
While the power of Nix, the Night Fairy, controlled the Sanctuary and commanded the fairies, the power of Nurix represented immortality and the end. This power was designed to activate at the dramatic moment someone other than a demon attempted to kill Ian. The opponent would be struck by the Curse of the End, while Ian would be pulled back from the brink of death.
Most importantly, any fairy power was, by its very nature, highly effective against other fairies.
Clang!!
The formidable Iron Knights raised their weapons and charged at Isaac’s group in unison.
[Humans…!]
As the explosion of Divine Power subsided, Rachnil emerged with a face twisted in rage. He sent heavy iron pillars hurtling toward Isaac from every direction.
At that moment, a strange energy enveloped the Iron Sanctuary.
Four meteors breached the sanctuary’s outer walls, penetrating deep into the interior.
KABOOM!!
The four meteors impacted and took form. Each was a mysterious, exalted being.
They shattered the Iron Knights and obliterated Rachnil’s magic as they stormed the Iron Sanctuary. They moved with effortless grace, as if tearing through the sanctuary was the most natural thing in the world.
[Hello, Rachnil.]
[You wretches…]
Rachnil’s eyes blazed with murderous intent.
Standing before Kaya was an exalted being with fluttering, verdant green hair. She spoke with a noble, melodic voice, her clear skin emitting a soft glow that proved she was no mere mortal.
Dressed in green garments adorned with fresh flowers, she stood tall and slender, offering a bright smile.
“Sylphia…!”
Kaya was overwhelmed with emotion, her voice trembling.
The figure before her was Sylphia, the Emerald Fairy, who had claimed Kaya Astrea as her kin.
[Kaya, it has been a long time.]
“What brings you here…?”
[Rachnil was acting suspiciously, so I was saving my strength for this moment.]
Isaac observed the other fairies who had arrived with Sylphia.
Elaine, the Rainbow Fairy.
Ares, the Strife Fairy.
Clady, the Cloud Fairy.
Every single one of them was level 200.
[Have you come to interfere with me…?]
Rachnil, now surrounded by Isaac’s group and the four fairies, ground his iron teeth in frustration.
[We couldn’t care less who dominates this world,] Sylphia stated coldly. [Whether humans fall or demons rise is of no concern to us. If that is the natural order, we let it be. However…]
A red rose bloomed over one of Sylphia’s eyes, while the other gleamed with a mysterious, piercing light.
[We cannot allow such discord among our own kind. Especially when it is driven by nothing but personal greed.]
[Damn bastards…]
To the fairies, the world’s order did not revolve around humanity. To them, humans were merely the dominant species of the current era. Whether demons ruled the future or another race took over, the fairies would simply watch the world follow its course.
However, a fairy directly disrupting the balance for their own ends was an intolerable taboo.
Those gathered here were followers of Nix, the Night Fairy. They had assembled in response to the resonance of Nix’s power.
[I will expand my sanctuary here,] Rachnil declared, his voice booming. [And… I will rise to the same level as Stella and bring that child down.]
[Stella is a fairy now—]
[Shut up!]
CRACKLE!!
Iron mana from the surrounding sea and Rachnil's own heart converged violently at his core. A heavy shockwave of mana reverberated through the sanctuary.
Rachnil’s body began to glow and swell, forcing Isaac’s group to retreat or shield themselves behind the fairies’ defensive magic.
[Do not stand in my way!]
Rachnil transformed into a colossal iron giant, growing until his head brushed the high ceiling. He glared down at the humans and fairies like a god of metal, his form resembling a knight clad in impenetrable plate armor.
In his hand, he gripped a gargantuan greatsword that erupted with violent iron mana.
Countless smaller greatswords hovered in the air once more, all aimed at the intruders.
SCREEECH!
The sanctuary’s ceiling ground open, revealing an enormous greatsword shrouded in dark clouds, poised to descend like a guillotine from the heavens. The overwhelming mana pouring from the sky hammered against Isaac’s senses.
Isaac let out a dry laugh at the grand spectacle.
“So, this is Phase 2.”
Isaac gathered ice mana in his right hand, a pale blue magic circle manifesting above his palm.
[Are you the new Elemental King of Ice?] Ares, the Strife Fairy, asked.
“So what if I am?”
[Take this.]
“What?”
Following Ares’ lead, the fairies extended their arms toward Isaac, channeling their mana directly into him.
Isaac felt a surge of mysterious energy coursing through his veins and gasped. This mana wasn't meant to grant him the fairies' specific powers; instead, it merged with his own mana, temporarily amplifying his strength to an impossible degree. It was a massive, divine buff.
This was the hidden victory condition for ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱ 「Act 11, Scene 3: Fairy War」.
[For a brief moment, your power will be greater than it has ever been.]
“Why are you giving this to me?” Isaac asked.
In the original story, this power was intended for Ian.
[We have judged that you are the most suitable to wield this power. That is the only reason.]
“…”
Isaac didn't bother questioning it further. He had already embarked on a quest to defeat the Evil God himself in pursuit of a happy ending. He had been meddling in the fate of this world since the beginning.
Now, he would be the one to shatter the enemy.
“Thank you.”
Vibrant magic flared around Isaac. A strange, heavy pressure enveloped his body as the chill of light mana merged with his ice mana. He felt an absolute certainty that he could unleash terrifying power at any moment.
His senses roared as the magic surged. It was an exhilarating, intoxicating feeling.
KUUUUUNG!!
The sound of the sky being torn apart echoed as the massive greatsword descended toward the Iron Sanctuary.
[Cheers!]
Ares, the Strife Fairy, flew straight toward the giant Rachnil.
Rachnil swung his iron-infused greatsword, the sheer force threatening to cleave the very world in two. In response, Ares threw a fierce, concentrated punch.
KAAAANG!!!
Ares stood at the pinnacle of pure physical strength among the fairies. His fist deflected Rachnil’s massive blade with a deafening ring. As Rachnil’s balance faltered, a plant magic circle spread beneath his feet.
Grrrrr!
The circle glowed, and thick, verdant vines slithered up, tightly constricting the iron giant’s body. It was Sylphia’s high-tier plant magic.
Simultaneously, an iridescent barrier formed in the sky. Elaine, the Rainbow Fairy, moved to intercept the descending celestial greatsword from the center of her shield.
[Hehe!]
Elaine let out a cheerful laugh. As the massive sword struck the rainbow barrier, it screeched, sending fierce sparks flying in every direction.
This was Elaine’s unique ability: “Reflection,” the power to instantly deflect any impact.
As the greatsword clashed with the barrier, Clady, the Cloud Fairy, soared upward. She formed a massive cumulonimbus cloud inscribed with a magic circle directly above Rachnil’s head.
The cloud, born from the fairy’s immense mana, was overwhelming. A silvery-white downpour soaked Rachnil. Sizzling smoke rose as the iron began to corrode; the "Rain of Desire" was hungrily eating away at the iron giant.
Swish!!
The countless hovering greatswords swung fiercely at the fairies, who gritted their teeth and used their magic to fend off the relentless barrage.
“Phew.”
Isaac, Hilde, and the rest of the allies were enveloped by a [Frost Barrier], shielding them from the collateral damage of the battle.
Frost Dragon Hilde unleashed a hazy [Frostwind]. Imbued with the power of the [Nightfalls’ Edge], the freezing gale began to swallow Rachnil whole.
Isaac sheathed his Obsidian Blade. Using the power of the [Ice Sovereign], he unfurled three pairs of shimmering icy wings from his back.
Fwoosh!
With a powerful beat of his wings, he took to the sky.