Chapter 188 : Chapter 188
Chapter 188. You Are Really Rude
Right.
Even if that guy has everything, he has no manners!
Radel, who was listening to Estina’s words, felt refreshed for a moment.
If the situation weren't like this, he would have chimed in excitedly.
But those two had come to take his life.
Although the alliance seemed to have broken down thanks to Leon’s uncooperative personality, the fact that they came to eliminate Radel remained unchanged.
‘Should I run away during this gap?’
Radel glanced at Leon and Estina’s followers.
They were skillfully blocking the retreat path, so it wasn't easy to move.
If he tried to escape somehow, he could, but Tarun weighed on his mind.
Seeing Tarun’s stiff expression since earlier, he could feel how serious the situation was.
From Tarun’s perspective, it was like getting entangled in a fight between royals for no reason other than having the wrong direct junior.
If he moved together needlessly, he could be misunderstood as being part of the 8th Prince’s faction.
It would be better to draw a line here.
‘I can't cause trouble for Senior. Let's handle it well on my own.’
It was the moment Radel tried to take out the firecracker Anesha made from his bosom to escape.
Tarun spoke quietly while looking straight ahead.
“Use your sword from now on. The Dungeon Boss will appear soon.”
As Radel, realizing what he meant, looked surprised, Tarun continued.
“If you defeat that guy, you can return to the middle floor. Once you get there, they won't be able to target you openly like this. Run when I give the signal.”
“Then what about you, Senior?”
“Someone has to stay behind and block your rear.”
“Senior…….”
Radel choked up slightly at Tarun’s consideration.
Just blocking the magic flying at him earlier was touching enough, but now he was trying to help a junior in trouble by risking danger.
Seeing Radel seemingly deeply moved, Tarun turned his head and avoided eye contact.
“I'm not doing this because I care about you. I'm just…… fulfilling my responsibility.”
Tarun’s words were sincere.
Because it was he who chose this place with the thought of educating an arrogant junior.
The 20th floor, where one must be trapped until the Dungeon Boss is caught once activated.
He entered such a closed place putting his emotions first.
This was the result.
Thanks to that, he got entangled in the fight between royals, and his junior’s life became endangered.
Tarun clenched his fist.
‘It's something that happened because of me. I have no choice but to take responsibility.’
Abandoning Radel here might be a way to survive, but Tarun didn't want to survive like that.
A plan flowed from Tarun’s mouth.
“Slip away between those followers. If you move, they will follow, but I can block them once using a wind wall. You have to handle it on your own after that.”
“Don't worry, Senior. I'm confident I can do well. But a wind wall……. Is it a magic you named, Senior?”
Radel admired the name 'Wind Wall' that came out of Tarun’s mouth.
Since magic spells in this world were usually intuitive, for wind element magic, people tended to chant direct spells like ‘Wind!’ or ‘Blow!’.
But a wind wall.
Just the name seemed somewhat impressive.
“Wind Wall. I definitely want to see that magic too. I'm looking forward to it.”
“No, that means making a wall with wind……”
“Indeed, it's a wind element magic that suits the cool name well.”
Is he listening to me?
Tarun found it absurd to explain that it wasn't the case in this situation, so he just kept his mouth shut.
Looking around, the two royals who came to catch Radel were continuing their war of nerves.
Perhaps Estina’s words offended him, Leon’s expression turned grim.
“Rude, you say…….”
“Did I say anything wrong? Even if I am your half-sister, there's nothing you won't say to your elder.”
“Elder?”
Leon snorted while looking at Estina.
“Who?”
A cold wind blew on the 20th floor.
The atmosphere, which had nothing more to freeze, was plummeting to the bottom completely.
Even the followers seemed flustered as the mood between the royals became serious.
“Princess, this is not the time for this.”
“I know. I know, but this kid is scraping my insides? What would become of me if I stay still here?”
Reacting to Estina’s killing intent, crimson magic power wrapped around her.
Whoosh.
Leon also raised cool magic power to counter it.
Rumble.
Leon’s follower drew his staff and watched Estina warily.
It was a touch-and-go situation where anything could explode at any moment.
‘Now.’
Tarun looked at Radel and nodded.
Radel, understanding the signal, immediately drew his sword and ran.
Thud!
The goal was the central area where the Dungeon Boss appeared.
He had to move fast enough that they couldn't catch up.
“Princess!”
Seeing Radel’s movement, Estina’s follower shouted.
But Estina didn't budge.
“You go catch him, Kier. The 8th Prince is nothing, right?”
“Understood.”
As Estina’s follower left his spot, Estina drew her staff and said toward Leon.
“While Kier catches Radel, I should also discipline the imperial family a bit.”
“Too bad, but I have no time to waste on worthless things.”
Leon retorted coldly and raised his staff.
* * *
Running, Radel recalled Inette’s words.
The saying that the 2nd Prince works from behind, but the 4th Princess does it herself.
And the words Senior Shartea said about the 4th Princess also came to mind.
‘She called her a crazy person.’
Experiencing it, it was true.
Who attacks a junior who is a fellow royal by taking advantage of the professor’s absence?
Moreover, she boldly brought a follower.
It meant she had a backer who would cover up whatever she did here.
“It's brutal.”
Furthermore, there was another formidable royal, of all people.
His twin brother, Leon, who targeted him whenever there was a chance.
To have to attend the academy with those two.
It was an academy life with no room to weaken in many ways.
“How far do you plan to go?”
Just then, he felt a presence closely chasing behind him.
He tried to ignore it and go, but a sword strike flew from behind.
Whoosh!
Not magic, but a sword?
Radel put weight on his left foot, rotated, and swung his sword.
‘Basic Swordsmanship!’
Clang!
Sparks flew from the clashing swords.
What is this? Have I ever blocked this person's sword before?
Feeling somewhat familiar, Radel examined the opponent he crossed swords with.
It was definitely someone he was seeing for the first time.
Radel stepped back and asked.
“It's my first time seeing you, but you use the sword well. Excuse me, but who are you?”
“Since I committed the rudeness first, I will tell you. I am called Kier, the right arm of Princess Estina. I apologize for meeting you like this, Your Highness.”
Kier’s greasy attitude was impressive.
We might have a conversation?
Radel spoke immediately.
“You throw a sword knowing it's rude? Aren't you afraid of the crime of regicide?”
“Regicide? Isn't it just a duel happening on the way to catch the Dungeon Boss. I have no feelings against Your Highness, so please don't be angry. Currently, I am Lady Estina’s sword.”
Kier answered without any sign of shame.
Then he swung his sword again.
‘Seeing as he doesn't state his surname, he's shameless but not proud.’
Radel figured him out and blocked the sword.
Clang, clang!
‘This swordsmanship…… is the Imperial Swordsmanship.’
He wondered why it was somewhat familiar; it was a swordsmanship Radel knew well.
Then the next part wasn't difficult.
‘Imperial Swordsmanship!’
Radel also unfolded the Imperial Swordsmanship to match him.
Clang!
Then Kier showed signs of panic.
“When did Your Highness learn this swordsmanship……?”
While he hesitated, Tarun’s shouting voice was heard from afar.
“Run!”
Realizing Tarun was about to use magic, Radel quickly moved away from Kier.
Simultaneously, Tarun’s magic was completed.
Whoosh!
Grass shook, and trees shook.
Rushing wind cut between Radel and Kier, creating a massive barrier.
“Ugh!”
Startled, Kier swung his sword at Radel, but was pushed back by the raging wind.
The wind wall had drawn an invisible line between them.
“Is this…… Wind Wall?”
Radel also opened his mouth in surprise.
However, the admiration was brief.
He couldn't miss the opportunity Senior Tarun created.
Radel ran toward the Dungeon Boss again.
“……I told you it's not something like a Wind Wall.”
Tarun muttered watching Radel’s back.
He almost felt embarrassed by how surprised that guy was at a single wind element magic spell.
Anyway, the plan was successful.
Now he could only hope Radel catches the Dungeon Boss quickly.
And he also had to prepare to face another opponent.
Kier holding a sword was approaching from that side.
* * *
“Your Highness, I think you should leave this place to me and go.”
Leon’s follower said, taking out his staff.
If left like this, the 8th Prince could catch the Dungeon Boss and escape the 20th floor.
“There is no time. I hope you achieve the great cause.”
“Understood.”
Leon turned his back on Estina without lingering attachment.
“Time was wasted in a useless place.”
At Leon’s words, the corners of Estina’s mouth trembled.
“Do you think I will stay still? Water!”
As Estina chanted a spell, countless water droplets the size of fists appeared in the air.
In terms of amount of Magic Power, she also never fell behind in the academy.
The clearer the imagery, the more accurate the magic became.
And the more magic power one had, the wider the range one could summon.
Estina tended to prefer simple yet strong basic elemental magic, and enjoyed suppressing opponents using overflowing magic power.
It was the same when dueling Radel, but anyone was bound to be flustered in front of overwhelming quantity.
After that, the battle became easy.
It was enough to crush the prey as if cornering it.
‘Is that rude bastard that great?’
Honestly, she was also curious.
The special Ability said to have appeared only twice in the imperial family so far.
Just how much the Dragon’s Blessing really amounted to.
“Go and pierce him!”
Whoosh!
As Estina gestured, the water droplets surrounding Leon plummeted toward him at high speed.
However, Leon didn't blink an eye.
He merely raised the hand holding the staff and chanted a spell.
“Freeze.”
Crack!
The water droplets flying toward Leon froze instantly and stopped in mid-air.
Leon chanted again while floating the ice as if annoyed.
“Water.”
The same water element magic Estina used.
However, this time, much more water droplets than Estina summoned rose into the air.
It was an amount of Magic Power surpassing an ordinary human.
Crack, crackle!
The air turned cold from the chill emitted as the water droplets froze.
While all those water droplets froze, Estina had no choice but to bite her lip.
Some receive such outstanding Abilities, while others receive terrible Abilities.
If there is a Supreme Deity, and that is why blessings were bestowed upon the royals of the Cretian Empire.
Why!
‘Damn Dragon’s Blessing!’
Between the ice covering the air, Leon’s face, colder than that, was revealed.
Over that face, Radel’s nonchalant expression overlapped.
Equally unlucky bastards.
It was the moment Estina vowed to get rid of both of them.