What Happens When The Second Male Lead Powers Up [EN]: Chapter 512

#512

Therefore, the disaster came suddenly (5)

-Kkyaaaaaaack······!

“Get down.”

The Crown Prince’s low voice was buried in the Griffin’s roar.

I quickly got off his shoulder and handed him the Blessed Sword wrapped in cloth.

He accepted the scabbard with a familiar gesture and immediately drew his sword.

Sreung! The obsidian-black blade gleamed as if anticipating its long-awaited performance.

The group, who had gathered in a circle, all looked up at the sky.

I opened the Holy Ground and quickly protected everyone. Paaaat!

-Gugugugung······!

At that moment, the ground shook with the Griffin’s wing flapping.

Stones and dust fell down into the dark valley.

As the vast shadow covered the sun, the sky turned dark as if an eclipse had occurred. Oh my.

-Tat!

“Wow. It’s freaking huge, really!”

Gain-ssi, who had dismounted from Sir Johann’s shoulder, shouted while looking at the Griffin.

That’s what I wanted to say.

The one we fought in the sea earlier was only the size of Juliet’s palace, but that one was just grotesquely huge.

I couldn’t accept the fact that something like that was floating in the sky.

Even in a fantasy world, isn’t this a bit much!

-Flap, flap······!

“Heok······.”

Although it was backlit, we could clearly see every part of it because of its massive size.

Perhaps because its body was heavy, its flight speed was also very slow.

The large eagle head had sparse, missing feathers, and the wings were tattered and mottled as if they had been torn off somewhere.

The Tyrant Dragon’s torso had sagging skin towards its belly, making it look very hideous.

The breath that had been tense gradually returned to its original rhythm.

“······Hoo, hoo.”

Is that a wrinkle? That Griffin seems really old.

“It looks old.”

“Yes. It’s definitely an old one. Its breathing is rough and its voice is loud.”

As Zibril Diop muttered, Sir Johann calmly responded.

The grandfather, holding the greatsword, nodded with a dark face.

“Its mana is also old. It’s an energy that has been stagnant in this land for far too long.”

-Gooooooo······

“Then, can we say it’s weaker than the one from before?”

I whispered to the three paladins while stuffing Aether [a magical energy source] into their circles.

Gain-ssi and the Crown Prince were definitely in better condition than before.

It was the result of improved recovery ability through two years of harsh training.

Herit Father seemed to be watching the two of them, but I didn’t care and supplied them with power.

He often acted as if he didn’t need Aether, but that was nonsense.

I had to steadily replenish his energy whenever I had the chance, like now.

-Kugugugugu······

Meanwhile, the old Griffin was crossing the high sky, protected by a flock of Griffins much smaller than itself.

Even the clouds seemed frightened by their momentum and scattered in all directions.

Stanislaus stared at it for a while with his differently colored eyes.

“······Just looking at the mana, it’s weaker or about the same as the one we met earlier. But it has a lot of experience, so we must never underestimate it. Its whole body is covered in scars.”

“Yes.”

-Bbippooo

I quickly nodded and gently put Stubborn [MC’s pet lizard] into the bag.

The grandfather looked at the Griffin and sighed, saying, ‘Why is it still lingering in this world?’

The valley leading to the hills was quite deep and narrow, so it wasn’t a very favorable battlefield for them.

They couldn’t freely spread their wings, and there wasn’t enough space to easily slash with their terrifying, saw-like claws.

It’s a shame it’s not near the sea, but if we were there, it would be too dangerous for everyone.

So, we left the beach cleanup to the martial arts teachers for sea creatures and came down here.

This place is in the opposite direction from the school and close to the territory border, so in many ways······.

-Rustle

“Huh?”

Shaking, shaking.

“Little one. What’s wrong with you?”

I tried to hide the little lizard in my bag, but its body was trembling like an aspen tree.

I raised the child to eye level and looked at it carefully from the top of its head to its toes.

The gray eyes were wide open as if it had witnessed something shocking.

The tail, resembling a long flame, intermittently tapped my palm, and the small forepaws kept grabbing my sleeve.

The divine creature cannot get sick, so this was not a symptom. It wasn’t that it was sick, but—

-Kkirurururu······!

Wince! A tingling realization spread down my spine at that reaction.

“Could it be because of that guy?”

As I whispered with a surprised face,

-······.

Wink, wink. The small eyelids moved as if in agreement.

It was constantly nodding, as if it was hard to hold its neck, and clung to me.

It was a clear sign of fear and escape.

It was even trying to crawl up my wrist to my shoulder, so I gently supported it with my other hand and stroked its body.

But the trembling back and moist eyes remained the same.

The eyes of the group watching us from the side became strange.

Duke Diop gasped in disbelief.

“Ha, amazing.”

“Your Grace, perhaps······.”

“Yes. It seems that old Griffin is······.”

Gain-ssi and I quickly exchanged glances. The Crown Prince looked at the elder and said.

“Grandfather. That old demonic beast seems to be the nemesis of the Four Dragon.”

It was the timing when teeth were grinding.

The legendary nemesis of two thousand years, happened to show up when we were here.

It’s always like this!

“Indeed. Then it makes sense that it’s still alive in such a weakened body.”

With an incomprehensible remark, His Highness picked up the greatsword and strode forward.

We stared blankly at his sturdy back.

-Wooowoong······

“Heok.”

Silver aura was forming at the tip of the greatsword he was holding lightly like a toothpick.

Gain-ssi and I swallowed hard and moved a step closer to each other.

The lizard hid in the middle of my hands, only peeking out its head.

I had seen Emperor Frederick’s aura before, but I remembered that his energy had a clearer and more transparent color.

On the other hand, the grandfather’s power had a rough and sharp gray color.

With the overwhelming flow of mana, the dust rolling on the floor began to rise and roll in the air.

A murderous aura was swirling around the elder’s right wrist like a dragon rising. Wheeooo······.

“Can I rest this time? Grand Preceptor.”

“I would be grateful.”

Duke Diop joked, and Sir Johann replied with his usual composure.

Not only the two of them, but also the tension of Gain-ssi and the Crown Prince seemed to ease a little.

I felt an inexplicable sense of foreboding and raised my eyes.

It was then.

-Kkigigigik!

The old Griffin’s head rotated a terrifying 180 degrees, and then,

“Heok, just now.”

I made eye contact with it.

The cloudy eyes were full of wrinkles.

-······Kkweeeeeek!

Damn it, I’ve been recognized!

“Crazy!”

-Kweeeeeek!

A horrifying scream that made my stomach churn poured down.

As soon as I, startled, made a mistake, the entire group stood in front of me.

At the same time, the Griffin flock in the sky also turned in unison. Ssaeeeeek!

-Flutter, flutter, flutter, flutter!

Wow, as expected of a mythical creature, it’s super fast!

“Damn it! I knew it was too easy!”

“They’re coming! We must defend the valley at all costs! First, we’ll go in a form that assists His Highness’s attack. Since there’s one Sword Master and one Cardinal, theoretically, we have a chance of winning! Sir Johann, take charge of the rear, and Kristel, restrain from the right, and Your Highness, from the left. In particular, Kristel, if the situation seems to be getting worse, immediately get help from the Crown. If possible, control the weather. Duke Diop, disrupt the front and perfectly protect His Majesty the National Preceptor!”

I frantically spat out strategies as they came to mind, and Gain-ssi shouted, ‘Leave it to me!’

The lightning mage clicked his tongue and waved his staff, and a bright red magic circle unfolded in the air. Chang, changchangchangchang—!

“Don’t be surprised, this lightning strike will be a little painful!”

-Kugugung!

The Duke’s roar and the grandfather’s energy wave mixed chaotically.

Jiiiiing! As the mage pointed his staff and pulled his left arm back, the eight magic circles instantly lined up in a row and widened the distance like a rubber band.

It was the shape of a target aiming at the target.

The man’s blond hair scattered wildly in the wind blowing from afar.

It was because of the relentless flapping of the demonic beasts. Hweeiiing—!

-Kkirururu, kkiruru, kkiruru······!

-Kyyaaaaak!

Ugh, that thing is even spitting phlegm!

“Your Grace, it would be better to protect your ears for a moment.”

In the midst of the noise that made it hard to tell if this was a dream or reality, Sir Johann’s gentle voice rang in my ear.

I hurriedly covered one ear and stuck the hand holding the lizard tightly to my face so that it could hug me.

Then, I squeezed my eyes shut.

Finally, the second round begins!

-Papapapat—!

-Ssaeeaaeng!

My whole body tensed up, and my mouth clenched shut.

I knew my friends would fight well, but I couldn’t help but feel instinctive tension.

My hair was all swept back by the strong gale. Embarrassingly, my legs also staggered for a moment.

“Ugh!”

If I do well, I’ll bump into it, I’ll bump into it, I’ll bump into the Holy Ground!

-Ssaeeaaeng······

······Huh?

-Thud, thud, thud, thud······

Why are you so weak?

“What? Why······.”

Flash! I hurriedly opened my eyes and looked around.

My friends also had bewildered expressions on their faces.

The wren also peeked out its head and blinked its eyes.

The grandfather, who was about to explode with the legendary aura, slowly lowered the greatsword and looked at the southern sky.

Sir Johann was the same. Everyone’s gaze followed them.

-Flutter, flutter, flutter!

-Kieeeeeee!

‘Kieee, kieee, kieee······!’ The old Griffin’s cry echoed in the clear sky.

I could only move my lips, wondering what this situation was.

Diop, who was practically loading his ultimate move, openly complained.

Redundant mana was gushing out from his neck.

“No, why······. It’s okay. Shh.”

While appeasing the lizard that was about to have a seizure, I stared blankly at the sky.

The Griffin flock was now moving away from us at full speed.

It was because the old Griffin led its clan and passed us by, heading south.

My mouth fell open at the incomprehensible flow.

What? What is it really?

“All the divine creatures in this neighborhood are with us?”

Why are you just leaving······?

-Thud!

Finally, a demonic beast feather, the size of the Crown Prince’s upper body, fluttered down and fell in front of my boots.

Pajijijik! A small lightning bolt quickly burned it as if venting its anger. At that moment,

-Krrrreung!

“······Arian, have mercy, Ropi-nim! Gently! Please, I beg you!”

-Hihing!

Several familiar voices pierced our ears from the other side of the valley.

I widened my eyes and reflexively raised my voice.

There was no way I could mistake these voices!

“Francois? Ropi! Areum-ah!”

-Hihhihing!

“Your Grace! Crown Prince!”

-Krrureoooong—!

‘His Majesty the National Preceptor!’ In the distance, a familiar shadow rushed out from the dark alley.

Gain-ssi and I immediately brightened and ran to him.

I thought he would have to rest for a few more days, but meeting him again in a place like this made my nose tingle.

Francois, who was practically carried on the back of a sturdy flower flame lion, brought Ropi and Tite, as well as all of our horse friends, to find us!

-Krrrreung, krrreung

“Oh my, Ropi! You even summoned your doppelganger to carry the Marquis. Thank you so much, good job.”

-Weoooo

The feline divine creature jumped into the Crown Prince’s arms and pretended to be nonchalant.

The burning lion licked its forepaw and stood politely in place.

Gain-ssi hurriedly took Tite, still in her swaddling clothes, off Francois’s back.

While Sir Johann was examining the horses and calming down some of their excitement, the grandfather and I hurriedly checked the Marquis’s condition.

Fortunately, the fever seemed to have subsided······.

“I’m fine, Your Grace. It’s an honor to be blessed by you.”

“Yes. You’re welcome.”

He immediately put his lips to the back of my hand, so I pulled my arm away as gently as possible.

I could hear Diop chuckling behind me.

The elder patted Francois’s shoulder and asked worriedly.

“Why did you come all the way here yourself? Did something happen at the school?”

“The school is suspiciously safe, Your Highness. All the demonic beasts, from the Yougui Honghak [mythical bird] to the Alkonost [another mythical bird]······. That’s why they passed by there without any attack.”

The Marquis’s pinkish-red irises took on a serious light.

Unfortunately, I still didn’t grasp what all of this meant at that time.

“The Griffin clan from earlier was the same. Where on earth······.”

“South, Your Grace.”

Francois replied sharply. The brown hair covering his forehead shook slightly.

“It seems they are heading to Atsuma.”