Chapter 7 The Source of Fragility

I silently took out the specially made conical medicine bottle on my waist, and the mysterious and yellow medicine liquid was shaking slightly. As the killer weapon prepared by the owner for us, I took out the bottle plug without hesitation and drank it all.

Gudong...gudong...

The next moment, the sound of glass shattering exploded on the ground.

I threw the empty medicine bottle on the ground casually. I touched my mouth carefully, and without wasting my waste, I put two fingers wrapped in the residual liquid into my mouth, and licked them carefully with my tongue.

ha……

Suddenly... my body became hot, but at the same time, the power that I had not even noticed seemed to be being stimulated by the medicine liquid.

I felt that the picture in front of me seemed to have been slowed down several times, and my senses became much more sensitive. It is no exaggeration to say that now I may be able to exert several times stronger than before.

Save... Save me...

Turning back, the figure approaching from a distance had arrived at a position just a few meters in front of me. I looked carefully on his face, but found a few familiar shadows.

If I remember correctly, this person seems to be the man of that Mannioves?

Please... Please...

His lips were opened in irregular shapes, and his extremely painful face showed a twisted look like a misplaced puzzle. While he walked mechanically, his pale body was as weird as a zombie who had his blood drained.

No matter what, it is already a bit reluctant to describe him with someone.

Master...what should I deal with him?

Instead of taking action immediately, he asked the owner about the plan, because he had been asked a long time ago that any murder must be approved by the owner.

We have limited time and don't have time to experiment with the specific effects of this magic.The master squatted in front of the soldier, pressed the other party's shoulder with his left hand, and asked directly, "Where are your companions?"Are they affected more deeply than you?

Um... Um... The soldier tried hard to speak, but found that he could no longer bite the words between his lips and tongue.

Just now, has the impact deepened?

Can't speak anymore?OK, you just need to nod or shake your head to answer.The master said quietly.

The soldier nodded.

So what about Mannioves?Is he okay?

He shook his head.

have no idea?

nod.

……

OK, let me explain in advance, I can't save you.There is always a transformation magic in this room, probably transforming all your companions into monster-like things, so even if you go out now, your body and spirit will be damaged irreversibly.Sorry, the only thing I can do is to help you get rid of this before you become a monster like your companion.

Facing the owner's suggestion, the soldier hesitated for a moment. His eyes were struggling fiercely, as if he wanted to keep a glimmer of hope that he didn't know whether he existed or not.

Uh...uh...

But gradually, I found that his eyes became much dimmed a lot, until the glory of human nature was no longer... probably... it was completely distorted.

Master, he probably can't do it.

The master's hand is pressed on the other party's shoulders unpreparedly until now, and I must not let the master take such a risk.

But before I took action, the huge flames rose violently from the master's body, instantly turning the other party into ashes.

Flame fluctuates.

A life passed away in the burning, and the master's left hand stayed on the shoulder that never existed again, leaving the soldier's life to stop.

Let's go, time is tight.

The slowly got up, the master stomped his feet and moved forward quickly.

The duration of special-effect enhancement agents is limited, so you must try to make good use of this period, because once the effect of the medicine is over, the side effects it brings are very obvious.

No matter what happens, remember, you must not drink the second bottle of potion.Because Freeman told me that the second bottle of medicine lasted for a short time and the side effects were expanded several times.

While walking, the master suddenly turned his face and his expression showed a serious look.

I got it, master.

I nodded and replied with Mora.

Then, without the permission of the owner, you must not take the medicine without authorization.

While thinking so in my heart, a sense of crisis suddenly arose.

Instinctively looking towards the source of the crisis, an incandescent light was shooting towards me in vision.

Is it a magic arrow?

I swung my sword to block the trajectory of the light, and with a clang, a fierce repulsive force passed on my hands. I, who was stopped, fell down suddenly the next moment.

Master, an enemy attacks...

Using my kneeling left leg to remove the impact of the landing, I looked up alertly and found that... As I guessed before, as the active person who should have a chess table, a human-shaped stone statue blocked me.

Well, this looks like Bishp in chess, bishop.The master landed in front of me, and the fingertips of the gathering of fire pointed at the stone statue from afar.

Flame rays.

A red light suddenly appeared, accompanied by a sharp rise in temperature, and when the huge torrent of flames roared out, it bloomed into a huge and gorgeous red lotus at the end of its arrival.

Boom!

A huge explosion sounded, and the gray smoke screen spread rapidly.The master put down his hand and stared deeply into the enemy's direction, as if he wanted to see through the scene behind the smoke.

I don't know if this move... is enough to destroy it...

As I whispered, the dull fiery red twilight began to scatter, but things were indeed difficult to fulfill. In my sight, the slowing vortex of flame was suddenly broken into a big hole. Along with the stone statues that gradually became clear, familiar light bullets came from it, as if they could tear the passing things apart.

Be careful, the master.

I stepped forward and blocked the master, intercepted and swung the sword in my hand, accurately splitting the attacking object into two halves.

With the support of the efficacy of the medicine, as long as you increase your concentration to the extreme, there is nothing that cannot be done.

At the other end of the field of vision, Captain Mora took advantage of the opportunity to smash the fire and shatter the stone statue with the bishop's appearance.

This type of monster has extremely high magical patience, but fortunately it is relatively fragile to physical attacks.The owner, who covered his chin with his palm, stood there, analyzing the situation just now.

It is very consistent with the characteristics of magical creation. In other words, those chess pieces are likely to be transformed by real people.

I understand, my master.

I looked around carefully, and the sense of crisis could not help but float up. After all, according to the master's conclusion, I just inferred based on the number of adventurers who died here, such monsters may be too large to imagine.

And unfortunately, it seemed that in order to confirm my guess, a deafening sound like an army was immediately heard in my ears. As time went by, the sound became louder and louder. I could capture the direction and looked in the sound. Sure enough, a team of soldiers was driving towards here in a mighty manner.

Their pace is so consistent that it causes vibrations to the ground during each step.

The soldiers of stone looked different and the weapons they held were also different, but their eyes were staring at this side, emitting a terrifying murderous intent.

They look very slow, but... such a huge number of monsters... it would be bad if they could release magic.

The master moved his body and jumped towards the depths of the dungeon again.

Head-on fight is a strategy that should never be adopted. Mora and I carefully covered the rear of our master, and took advantage of the speed to finally get rid of this huge soldier team.

However, the retreat was probably gone... From that moment on, the eyes of the group of stone statues remained in my mind, as if constantly telling me that we who were locked were nowhere to escape...

If you stay still, you will be caught up with them soon.

It seems like I am trapped in the final countdown of the level, and I must use the remaining time to try my best to complete the strategy.

As we move, we can detect that the walls on both sides are closing in the middle and gradually change into narrow passages.

There was a sound of fighting ahead.

Under the reminder of my master, my steps slowed down from a sudden change, consciously acting as avant-garde for the three, carefully developing the route.

Lufina...

What instructions does the master have...

I turned around and found that the owner looked strange.

Uh...no, it's okay, I'll just call you.The slightly frown master shook his palm as if nothing had happened and signaled me to continue moving forward.

yes……

Turning around, I continued to move forward as I wished.

In this not-bright aisle, only the sound of war echoing in my ears and the faint flames dancing in front of me act as things in the scene, but soon after, several familiar shadows reflected on the wall.

That's what you guys are doing?!Why do you suddenly attack me!Gripping his teeth with deep trouble, Mannioves was surrounded by several soldiers, his face full of anger and helplessness.

But what responded to him was just simple and repeated attacks.

clang!

Answer me Ah!What exactly are you doing!Javier!After blocking his subordinates' inexplicable attack with a giant sword, Mannioves roared uncontrollably.

Why do you suddenly stop talking?Is it because of that weird stone statue?Tell me Ah!

The expression under his subordinate was so stiff that it was not like a living person. Manniovis, who had pursed his lips, smelled a strange smell. A cold sweat smoothed down his cheeks, and his slowly moved body was about to retreat... I was going to watch coldly, but at this moment, a cold word came from behind me.

Master Knight, be careful behind you.

Shi... Mannioves first saw the face of his master, but was hesitantly approached by the clumsy attack of the next moment.

He quickly swung over his body and instinctively raised his sword to block it. Mannioves accidentally used all his strength and actually drove the attacker behind him into the air.

No!The face of the Knight suddenly burst into regret, and the stretched out hand seemed to be trying to grab the past, but it was too late. He had already knocked his subordinates to a place several meters away.

In the air, the soldier's body fell parabola to the ground, and unfortunately, his head seemed to be the first to land.

If it is at this speed...

Bang!

The sound of stone crushing resounded in my ears, like Manniovis's broken heart. I was sure that this person was no longer saved.

AhAhAhAhAh!Giles!It's you again!!Mannioves' tone was filled with resentment and despair. Even though he had not been affected by magic, his spirit had gone crazy one step ahead of time.

It can be considered a very dangerous object...you must never let him approach my master...

I set up a pose and planned to cover my master to retreat.

But the master didn't seem to have such a meaning at all.

Mora and Lufina help the Knight leader block his men.

yes……

After nodding, Mora and I quickly stopped the attack of the leader of the Knight.

If you want to save your men, I have a way, Mannioves.

The master, who was not concerned, came to the Knightmare and immediately made a proposal that I had to admit that was very attractive to Manniovis.

What...what?

Just this word, the madness in this man's eyes faded a lot. After all, these subordinates, including Mora, are the source of his inner madness.

Defeat the Lord of the Maze with me, and these weird magics imposed on the soldiers will be restored, Mannioves.

The owner continued to explain that his calm appearance did not seem to be lying.

The reason is simple. I have much deeper knowledge of magic than you, and I will not harm you, because we have signed a magic contract that does not harm each other.

Do you think you can convince me by just these nonsense?You, a disgusting criminal who controls people's hearts.

Mannioves raised his giant sword and showed his harsh attitude through such actions.

Even though the sword edge was almost against his throat, the owner was still indifferent and just confirmed: Then can I think the negotiations have broken down?

In the air, only Mora and I were the sound of resisting the enemy.

The Knight Captain fell into thinking... It was a fierce collision between two extremes.

Then, the answer was finally reached.

………No, even if the chance is slim, I still want to try my best to save it through my hands.

The giant sword was finally put down again, and Mannioves, who calmed down, shook his head, an emotion he had never shown us.

My subordinates still have to fight for their lives.

Just count me as I believe your nonsense... But please remember, I will never let you go.

The traces of time on his face seemed to have a little heavier, and the badge on the knight's chest was shaking slightly, which was a proof of his journey through life.

You can't tell, you're still very sensible.

The owner stretched out his hand and once again took the initiative to throw out the olive branch.

This is something you, a criminal, will never understand.

But the Knight did not take the olive branch and turned around. It seemed that as he said, he would never let his master go.

Just as I can never forgive this guy.

……

Along the way, we encountered many groups of monsters, but since the help of the Knight Captain, the progress can be considered smooth.

clang clang clang

The magic bullet hit the shield around the Knight, but it could only bring sparks, and the Knight's hard attack could shatter countless stone statues.

On the other hand, Captain Mora and I cooperated with the Knight's pace under the command of the master.

Lufina, go to the right wing to share the pressure.

yes……

While supporting the Dou Qi shield, I included the stone statues pointed to by the master into the attack range. I urged the sword body and drew a beautiful arc in the air. The next moment, the golden light condensed by Dou Qi turned into a substantial blade and cut it away.

This is the attack method learned from the Knightmaster.

Snap!

The golden light penetrated the body of the stone statue without any obstacles, passing smoothly like cutting a piece of thin paper.

If you learn this trick, you can help the master more.

I was so excited inside.

Very well done, Lufina.

Ah…Thank you very much for the praise…

Facing the master's praise, I bowed to express my gratitude. This is what I should do as a maid.

In the future, I will only work harder to serve my master.

After defeating this wave of monsters, the hanging lights and torches gradually lead us deeper, and after walking through the last quiet and empty corridor, a huge throne appeared above the short stairs.

The king is coming.

Just as the master reminded him, the mysterious stone statue sleeping in the shadow had already arrived, and the black that was far larger than the human body came, and it flattened the things in front of him with an irresistible momentum.

Boom!

The ground instantly collapsed in one place and caused a violent vibration in the entire layer. Fortunately, I avoided the attack in advance.

Mr. Robert, you better bring out your all.

Mannioves took out the bottle that was shaking the yellow medicine and drank it all quickly.

The same goes for the owner, drinking the fortification potion Freeman made for him.

Mora and I jumped onto the huge falling arm and stabbed the sword in our hands down.

clang.

But what responds to us is just the dull echo of impacting on the metal.

Too hard!It was so hard that I suspected that the one I was holding was not a sword.

Rumble

The sound of the stone statue moving sounded again. As the giant's arms were about to be retracted, Mora and I quickly jumped toward the ground.

But when his steps were not steady, he received a huge fist that also swung from the side.

Mora!The anxious voice of the head of the knight came immediately, and in an instant there was a huge collision sound. As soon as I landed on the ground, I quickly looked at it and found that the head of the knight, whose figure was almost flat to the ground, was gritting his teeth to resist the fierce impact.

But no matter how tightly the Knight master clutched the ground, the metal boots gradually made a long mark on the ground.

Quickly attack the core!

Mannioves shouted with the sound of metal scraping the ground.

Thunder fluctuates.

At the same time, the master outside his sight had already arrived in front of the giant, with lightning rays blooming in his hands, and slapped at the giant's red gem inlaid on his chest.

Ah…Master must be careful!

I quickly jumped over the giant arm in front of the Knight. After jumping, I stabbed the long sword covered with fighting spirit into the core-like gem in synchronized with the master.

Click!The sound of the jewels shattered, which gave me a brighter hope.But at the next moment, an unknown wave was noticed behind the broken slit.

Owner

Buzzing buzzing... Before I could make a reminder, a crazy buzzing came out of the gap. My master and I, who were closest, were the first to be hit. In an instant, I felt a violent dizziness in my mind and fell to the ground unconsciously in the haze.

Bang!The pain that hit the ground made me wake up a lot. I quickly looked to my master's direction and found that he was still standing in front of the giant's chest, gritting his teeth to resist the spreading red light.

At the same time, you can see the pendant on the owner's chest flashing wildly like an alarm, which must be... a kind of mental attack!

Fortunately, Captain Mora came in time and rescued the master back to the ground.

I breathed a sigh of relief with confidence. At least the owner is safe for the time being... but it is only for the time being.

Buzz buzz!So soon, an unknown sound like anger came out from the giant at a greater volume, and the giant's king-like magnificent body was instantly dyed with red patterns, as if it was stimulated to have some dangerous switch.

Uh...Master...

My head was dizzy, and I barely stood up straight, and then I heard the sound of a man trying his best.

AhAhAhAh!

Following the red giant arm and trembling body, the knight commander who was forced to move backwards would not be able to hold on.

No matter how much I hate him, in order to ensure the success of the master, I should help him.

But just before my action, Mora had already pushed away the Knight's body and let herself bear the impact of this huge force.

Shimora!The Knight's eyes were extremely shocked, but he could only watch Mora fly out like a kite with broken strings.

Lufina, go and save Mora!

yes!Perhaps it was because of the master's order that made me awake a lot again. I jumped to chase after Mora where he fell, and finally caught Mora's body.

Thanks.The exhausted Mannioves rarely spoke up to me, but I don't think it has anything to do with him.

Ahem!

The coughing sound came, and looking at Mora's vomiting blood, I didn't know what I could help.

It looks like I triggered something amazing Ah.The master, who sighed inwardly, slowly got up.

At the same time, Captain Mora's voice came from nearby.

Let me...down.

yes……

Following the order, I put down Captain Mora who was gradually awakening and watched her quickly wipe away the blood from the corner of her mouth.

Master, my head... feels so chaotic...

The moment I was attacked, my spirit... was affected...

So that's the case? Those red patterns allow the Lord of the Maze to carry the attributes of destroying the spirit.

Mora, do you want me to do something for you?Mannioves walked here with an anxious look on his face, his forehead was a little indifferent.

Let her fall asleep.

The owner who came pointed his finger at Mora's forehead, causing her to fall asleep in an instant.

The broken core makes the giant run in an overload state. Mannioves, as long as he continues to attack, I guess the Lord of the Maze will probably not last long.

Just as the master explained, gravel kept falling from the giant, which was indeed a sign of collapse.

But according to my estimate, the monster army I encountered before may be catching up, and we must accelerate its self-damage process through attacks.

Otherwise, we will inevitably be buried here under the attack on both sides.

During the conversation, the master reached out and released a light towards Mora, causing the wounds and bruises on Mora to subside at a speed visible to the naked eye.

What should I do.

The tone was suppressed and calm, Mannioves, the cavalier leader took the initiative to ask my master for the first time.

It's very simple, continue to attack the giant's core!

But halfway through the words, accompanied by a burst of crystals, the owner suddenly held his head with his hands.

Owner!

I quickly supported the limp master so that he would not fall to the ground.

……

whispering sound!

But at the same time, my body suddenly felt a sharp pain. Is it time for the medicine to work?

I'll deal with it first, and you guys help me protect Mora.The Knight-Prince seemed to have understood the master's meaning that he had not expressed in full yet. He drew his giant sword, walked away, and then attracted the attack of the giant.

With a slight headache, I looked at my weak master and wanted to use my body to pillow him.

Lufina, take the second bottle of medicine, and you will do your best to help me.

A hand suddenly rested on my shoulder. What I didn't expect was that the master could easily stand up straight and start talking to me.

But, his face seemed a bit ferocious...?

yes……

Without thinking about anything else, I immediately drank the second bottle of potion, even though it might have become poison.

Don't worry about me, I have nothing to do. That knight master has been tricked by me... Haha.

Listen, as long as Mannioves is directed to the core of the stone statue, and then with my weakened magic, he will sooner or later be affected by the transformed magic.

At that time, I can cross the contract and destroy him as a monster...

The sinister expression was revealed on the master's face, which made me suddenly feel excited. It turned out that the master's performance just now was just pretending.

yes.

While sighing that the master is wise, he happily accepted his master's orders.

Releasing the sword again, I began to think about the way to induce Mannioves.

……Well.

But from a certain moment, the pain from the whole body became severe, which disturbed my consciousness.

Is it a side effect of that drug?

Although I understand that I must obey my master's orders, with the obvious side effects, at the end, these pains even pierced my consciousness like needles.

Strange...how could it hurt so much...

Well...Master...I...

Get on Ah!You slave!

Suddenly, an impatient voice... and rare words came from the owner's mouth.

Sorry...Master...

The consciousness is full of the master's commands, and I won't think about anything else.I tried my best to grab the sword and walked forward with some shaking.

One step...two steps...

Plop!

Am I...falling?

No...you must complete the master's order as soon as possible...

But...how can't get up...

The strength...is gone...

Master...I can't move...

You trash!

The master stepped on my head with his feet, making me unable to get up again.

Sorry...Master...

Sorry to the master...I am a waste...I can't help the master...

The pain is deepening, and the guilt in my heart is extremely strong.

You are only worthy of using physical clothing for men, you are a useless woman.

The master is right...I am a useless woman who only deserves to wear men with physical clothes...

I repeated the words of my master with infinite recognition, but the tingling sensation from my body became stronger and stronger, making me curl up unconsciously.

As a maid... I couldn't even hold on to this pain...

What are you doing?.

Just as the master punished me, another sound came from afar.

Is it Mannioves... Is this guy... going to get in the way of my master again...

How do I deal with my slaves?Arrogant Knight Lord?The master let go of the foot that was stepping on the back of my head and started a heated debate with the other party.

Hum... Sure enough... People with psychological distortion are often the most psychologically fragile guys.The sarcastic words come from the other party’s mouth, which is the tone that only appears when you see the ultimate ugly appearance.

But no matter what... the master... it's not your turn to comment...

Well!

I wanted to get up, but I was pressed back to the ground by the pain.

Are you qualified to talk about me?A dereliction of duty that even Mora cannot protect?The master above his head fought back angrily, his voice deformed so much that he didn't even recognize me.

Do you really not realize that your emotions are being manipulated?Mr. Robert?

What did you say?Ha ha ha ha!I am a master of brainwashing magic. I play with countless women and let them follow me willingly throughout my life. How could I be manipulated by my emotions!

Haha... Trash is garbage, a failure that doesn't even respect life

Well... don't talk nonsense...my master...

Climbing up from the ground with difficulty, I trembledly hugged the iron armor covered in Mannioves's legs.

As the owner's belongings, the owner's freedom to use me is his freedom, and no one else... is qualified...

Not allowed...insult...master...master...

The words were not finished, but the consciousness was cut off without any effort...