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Surviving in a F*cked-Up Fantasy World Chapter 42

Battle

The path to hastily escape from the cave.

 

“Rain.”
“Yes.”
“I’ve used a lot of mana.”

 

Lorenz spoke to me.
A lot of mana… Well, of course.

 

Even the path we’re running on is partially frozen, with ice pillars rising here and there.

 

Using magic like this and still having mana left would be the real anomaly.

 

“So, take this.”

 

Saying that, Lorenz took off his necklace and handed it to me.

It was a luxurious silver chain with a gemstone that glowed with a blue hue.

 

“This is…”
“An artifact that can block a dangerous attack once.”

 

This is an artifact?

 

I stared at the artifact in my hand for a moment before promptly putting it around my neck.
There’s no reason to refuse such a valuable gift.

 

“Keep in mind, it’s an item that can block a critical blow once.”
“Thank you.”

 

To think he’s even giving me an artifact that he normally wouldn’t hand out.
He must be anticipating an intense battle after we leave the cave.

 

And so, we hurried along the passage and arrived at the entrance where debris was piled up ahead.

 

“I’ll take care of it.”

‘Rush.’

 

Though it was debris, it was only a pile of rocks, so I used Rush to clear it out.

 

And as I stepped outside, anticipating an ambush from enemies…

 

Boom! Boom!! Clang!!

 

A battle was already in full swing.

 

“Those people…”

 

First, I identified the allies and enemies.

 

The ones in shiny silver armor with neat appearances must be on our side.

And the masked individuals fighting against them are clearly the enemies.

 

…It’s ridiculously easy to tell.

 

Devil worshippers. Just as twisted as they look.

 

“Fortunately, it seems the Royal Knights have come to assist.”

 

While I was observing the enemies fighting against the knights, Lorenz, who had followed me out, said that.

 

“Those people must be the Royal Knights.”
“To be precise, it seems only a portion of them are here. But the enemies are formidable, so go help them.”
“Understood.”

 

The knights seemed to be fighting well, but as Lorenz mentioned, the masked enemies were overwhelming in number.

 

And moreover…

 

Boom!! Crash!!

 

That one over there, fighting two knights alone.

He’s the main problem.

 

His build is slightly larger than an average person, but he has four arms.

 

…It reminds me of an Orc Champion.

Could they be related somehow?

 

Anyway.

 

Boom!

 

I quickly rushed up the hill where the battle was taking place with my sword drawn.

 

“Hmm?”

 

The masked figure seemed startled as I approached quickly.

Through the partially torn mask, I could see a hideous face.

 

Is that a side effect of body modification?

His face looks orc-like.

 

Once I got close…

 

Clang!

 

I immediately swung my sword, and he twisted one of his arms behind him to block it.

 

Like the Orc Champion, this guy seems to control multiple arms with ease.

Well, no wonder he’s holding off two knights at once.

 

Swoosh-

 

He blocked my attack with one arm and sharply thrust at me with another.

It was a pretty fast attack, but I dodged by pulling my body back.

 

“Hah.”

 

Strong, huh?
Looks like he’s an Aura user.

 

An Aura user with four arms—what a crazy monster.

 

But still…

 

Swoosh-!

 

We’re three against one on our side.

The other two knights seemed to find an opening and closed in on him.

 

“These pesky flies…!”

 

He called us flies, but…
The situation quickly turned into three against one.

 

What’s the use of having four arms?
You’d need at least six to deal with this.

 

As I watched the knights press him, I activated Track.

 

Bang—

 

Similarly, one of the knights activated Fleet, moving at normal speed in a slowed-down world.

 

However, the masked enemy with four arms reacted sharply, as expected of an Aura user.

 

Although it didn’t seem like he used Fleet, he crossed his swords, anticipating and blocking the attack in advance.

But—

 

Whoosh—

 

While using Fleet, the knight adjusted the trajectory of his sword, aiming it straight at the enemy’s chest.

 

As expected of a Royal Knight, his mastery of Fleet was exceptional.

 

However—

 

Crunch!
The sword struck, but it didn’t pierce deeply.

 

“Argh…!”

 

Did he deploy Guard at the last second?
Even his mastery seems impressive.

 

The masked man, who had taken the attack with his body, swung his sword.

 

It looked like he was aiming to finish off the knight whose Fleet had ended.

 

Bang—

 

But another knight immediately activated Fleet in a crossing maneuver.

 

Closing in on the masked man in an instant, the second knight swung a thin, elongated sword.
This time, however, the masked man didn’t use Guard. Instead, he countered with Fleet.

 

All four of his arms unleashed a barrage of attacks at an incredible speed against the knight.

 

Clang!

 

The knight had no choice but to twist his body and block the attack.

 

At that moment—

 

‘Fleet.’

 

I timed it and activated Fleet as well.

 

This is why numbers are such an advantage among Aura users.

 

The basic strategy for Aura users is to use Fleet, Guard, and Rush strategically in a battle of wits.

But with a numbers disadvantage, it’s not much of a contest.

 

It’s like having three queens on a chessboard.

 

Using Fleet, I quickly closed the gap between us.
The masked man, focused on the knights in front of him, turned his back to me. Sensing my presence, he began to turn, but—

 

My sword was already swinging fiercely toward his neck.

 

But then—

 

Shhh—

 

I saw scales growing on his neck, just like the Orc Champion from before.

…Is it the same situation?

 

Still, I couldn’t miss this opportunity.

Since I couldn’t use Rush yet, I swung my sword with all my strength, perhaps more forcefully than necessary.

 

Because of the force—

 

Thud!

The sword broke through the scales and lodged into his neck.

 

However, the scales prevented it from penetrating deeply.

 

“Ugh…”

 

It was a serious wound, but not enough to kill this monstrous creature.

 

In that case—

 

Whoosh.

 

I let go of the sword hilt and rotated my body.

Using the momentum, I reinforced my foot with Guard and—

 

Crunch!!

 

I kicked the blade embedded in his neck.

 

“Keugh!”

 

Even a monster like him couldn’t withstand an attack like that.

 

With a gasping sound, he collapsed to his knees.

 

Huff… Huff…”

 

This was the same creature who had overwhelmed two knights alone.

Yet with just one more person, he was brought to his knees.

 

Indeed, there’s strength in numbers.

 

“You are…”

 

As the battle ended, a young knight approached me.

 

“I’m Lorenz’s assistant.”
“Are you the student of the ‘Frozen Lorenz’? You’ve been a great help.”

 

…Why is he assuming I’m a student just because I said I’m an assistant?

 

And ‘Frozen Lorenz’?

That’s a nickname I hadn’t heard before.

 

Now that I think about it, people around here seem to enjoy giving nicknames.

 

I wonder if Lowell or Alden have nicknames too?

Even Jevan, who’s just a mercenary, has a cool nickname, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they do.

 

Anyway…

 

“Let’s join the other battles for now.”
“Understood.”

 

Since the fight wasn’t completely over yet, we split up and joined the other battlefields.

 

“I’ll assist as well.”

 

As we continued fighting, Roke, who had recovered his strength, joined us.

 

With me and Roke, both experienced Aura users, plus Lorenz, it was enough to tip the balance in our favor, even though we had been slightly overwhelmed earlier.

 

“You’re a tough one.”

 

Slash—

 

With the masked man whose neck was just cut as the last, all the masked enemies had fallen.

 

Whew…

 

Looking around, the ground was littered with the bodies of the masked men.

Upon closer inspection, their appearances weren’t normal either.

 

Some had multiple arms, others shot threads, and there were even some with tails.

 

It seems like they performed physical modifications on themselves as well.

 

“You’ve been a great help.”

 

After the battle ended, a man who appeared to be the leader of the knights approached Lorenz to express his gratitude.

 

“No, it was thanks to your timely arrival that my subordinates survived.”

 

Around Lorenz, his fallen subordinates were being treated.

It looked like they had been guarding the entrance when they were ambushed and overwhelmed.

 

Later, it turned out the cave had collapsed, and the knights, who were nearby, heard the noise and came to investigate, leading to the battle.

 

“I am Edgar, commander of the Royal 3rd Knight Order.”
“I am Lorenz, branch manager of Astra Trading Company.”
“Ah, Lorenz. I’ve heard much about you.”

 

It seems Lorenz is even more famous than I thought.

Even this impressive knight commander is being polite to him.

 

“Those behind you must be the Mountain Reconnaissance Unit.”
“Yes, I’m Locke, leader of the 2nd Search Unit.”
“I’ll ask you for a detailed report later.”
“Understood.”

 

Afterward, the investigation was halted, and we began full-scale cleanup operations.

 

There were many injured and some fatalities.
While most of the masked men were killed, a few were captured alive.

 

Further reconnaissance was impossible, so we had to descend the mountain.

 

“What should I do now?”
“Return to the estate.”
“Understood.”

 

And so, with my task as a combatant complete, I prepared to return to the estate.

Sneaking a glance at Lorenz, I pointed to the necklace around my neck.

 

“About this…”
“Keep it. It’s already yours.”
“Understood.”

 

I thought I might have to return it since I hadn’t used it, but apparently not.
Lorenz really is generous.

 

“But our side took heavy losses, so further investigation isn’t possible.”
“I see.”
“Instead, from now on, report to them for work.”
“Huh?”

 

Lorenz pointed toward the Mountain Search Unit.

 

“They’ve also suffered significant losses. They agreed to share information if we send you over.”
“Can it really be decided so easily?”

 

I wondered when such discussions had taken place.

And isn’t that unit part of the royal institution?

 

I questioned whether it was appropriate for me to join so suddenly.

 

“Have you forgotten which family you belong to?”
“Oh.”
“Our family isn’t one so untrustworthy that they wouldn’t accept a temporary transfer.”

 

The Boyd family really is versatile.

 

Of course, there’s hardly anything the Boyd family, a noble house, can’t do.

Besides, sending someone as capable as me to fill the vacant position is something they’d gladly accept with gratitude.

 

And so—

 

That day, I returned to the estate to rest.

 

Afterward, as Lorenz instructed, I joined the Mountain Search Unit and officially began investigating the mountain range.

 

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Surviving in a F*cked-Up Fantasy World

Surviving in a F*cked-Up Fantasy World

Surviving in a Damned Fantasy World, 망할 판타지 세상에서 살아남기
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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: Korean
The world I was reincarnated in was too f*cked up to be a fantasy world.

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