Overpowered Archmage Doesn’t Hide His Talent

Chapter 111: Fairy Tale.

Translator: MarcTempest

Proofreader: naturallyInconsistent

Chapter 111 Fairy Tale.

The hallway was silent.

Albert swallowed his dry saliva.

It was clear why Kian had been the leader of Azure. 

He had undeniable strength and always used his strategies with ease.

But what he saw before him was reality.

Kians body was cut in half, and he died without landing a single hit on Flan.

He slowly clenched and unclenched his fist.

The dark power of the Demons still flowed in his body. 

Thats why he couldnt believe what he saw with his own eyes.

We need a next plan

Albert muttered.

He needed a brilliant strategy to overcome this situation. But he couldnt think of anything with his current mind.

On the floor, Kians corpse was still lying. 

The mongrel who was no longer his comrade was a warning and a threat by his very existence.

I have to pull myself together.

He didnt care how long he had been in the academy, what grade he was, or what his practical experience was. 

He decided to stop worrying about those things.

The mage in front of him was strong.

He didnt back down from his enemies, nor did he fear the Demons. 

He didnt show any sympathy for the enemy who was once human.

As Albert wiped the sweat on his forehead.

Youre having a hard time. How pathetic.

!

The voice of the Demon who made a contract with them started to ring in his head.

Not only Albert heard that voice, but the other knights also grabbed their ears with one hand and focused on the voice.

Why dont you beg me for help?

At the same time, the faces of the knights turned pale. 

One of them quickly asked.

Beg? And that too, pitifully?

Then I might help you. If you dont like it, quit. Your souls are mine anyway.

What do you mean! You said it was a mutual respect contract at first!

The situation has changed. Humans.

The Demons voice didnt come back. 

Silence fell on the hallway again. 

Albert was the first to break it.

He said with a determined expression.

We have no choice but to beg.

The other two knights widened their eyes and looked at Albert. 

The big one asked.

Beg pitifully? And ask for help?

A knights pride or something like that, we gave it up when we made the contract. Get a grip. We have to think about surviving first.

Knight. Pride.

Those things were no different from giving up when they made the contract. 

They were already cheaters in the eyes of others, and they couldnt get anything by caring about it now.

Kian would have said this for sure.

Albert continued with a serious expression.

Think about surviving first, think about gaining first, and get rid of all the witnesses. You can worry about leisure and virtue later.

The knights calmly exchanged their eyes.

Albert didnt say anything wrong. His guess that Kian would have said was reasonable.

One of them finally nodded.

So, you mean we should think about surviving first?

Thinking about it, it was too greedy to consider anything other than their lives at this point.

Kian died without even crossing swords with Flan. 

In this situation, it would be a fortune to save their lives.

They all agreed.

Lets beg.

We have no choice.

The moment they all decided to try to save their lives. 

The action was already set.

Help, help us!

Please help us!

They stuttered at first. But soon they started to beg for their lives with sincerity.

Huhuhuhuhu

Soon, the Demons laughter echoed and the hallway turned dark.

It would have been better if you had begged me instead.

That was the first impression I uttered, watching the enemies desperately begging in the air.

It wasnt surprising.

I had seen this scene too many times. 

Those who were intoxicated by the effortless power and gave up everything existed regardless of the era and the profession.

You should watch carefully too.

I spoke to the three people who were watching me from behind with bated breath. 

They also needed to witness this scene clearly.

They would have to fight countless battles in the future, and they would face more ugly enemies than splendid ones until they reached the top.

How ugly is the power that is gained without effort.

There was only one important thing.

To learn from their mistakes. To walk their own path steadfastly without being swayed by temptation.

Sssss.

Darkness spread like paint in the hallway.

When the sight that had been completely darkened brightened up again, we were not the only ones standing in the hallway.

One, two, three

I soon stopped counting. Shadows shaped like humans filled the hallway densely.

Power I feel the power!

Albert rejoiced and savored his power. 

The bodies of the knights were covered with pitch-black shadows except for their eyes.

He pointed his shadow sword, which seemed to have tripled in length, at me and shouted.

Now, now I can win!

I dont know who you begged for your life, but it seems that your prayer was not answered.

I coldly rebuked him.

No, it was answered enough!

Alberts voice, which muttered so, was mixed with confidence. I slowly gauged his strength.

Avatars of the contractors?

They were not roughly made, as each shadow had different movements and habits.

It meant that he had shaped them into shadows of the people he had contracted with.

I checked the bracelet for the extermination system on my left wrist. It seemed that I could also get points, as there was a reaction.

Albert, who could not control his sudden power, staggered and muttered.

Anyone Anyone, lets fight. Let me test this power!

I calmly gathered mana.

The aftermath of using the unique barrier against Kian was starting to show. 

I felt a slight pain in my temples.

I quietly touched that area with my finger.

Ill take care of the shadows on the side.

Something small stood next to me.

I turned my head and looked down, and Becky was there.

She already had ice crystals on her hand. 

She seemed to be ready for a full-fledged battle.

I stared at Becky in disbelief.

It was objectively right to fight alone in this situation. 

There was a high risk of discord if our magic started to mix.

Are you feeling okay?

Becky stretched out her index finger and tapped my temples a few times. 

She then avoided my gaze.

No, Im just worried. You said you werent feeling well.

Becky might have a hard time alone, right?

The owner of this voice was Louis. 

At the same time, a light barrier with durability wrapped around our bodies.

He stood on my right side.

Ill join in too.

Really? Then the only one left is

Becky and Louis looked at Trixie, who turned her head away and muttered.

I dont want to participate because of you.

Whatever. Suit yourself.

Becky sighed but smiled faintly.

I glanced at the three of them and pondered for a moment.

Then I flicked my finger and pushed them back.

However.

Ow. Aah!

Despite the intangible explosion in the air, none of them were pushed back. 

They all used their own elements to resist.

Becky even froze her feet to the ground to hold her position.

I narrowed my eyes and opened my mouth.

Dont interfere.

Its not interference!

Becky retorted.

Those bastards are after our lives, you know. So, this is not interference. Its taking care of our own lives.

Right, Flan. Well only interfere a little.

Louis chimed in from the side, and I quietly examined their eyes.

The way they kept spitting out words, that cheap and silly act, didnt feel so bad for some reason.

The enemies are strong.

If I allowed them to fight, they would grow in their own way, but the three of them would not be unscathed either.

Or maybe I underestimated them.

In the end, I nodded.

But keep your promise to take care of your own lives.

Huh?

Beckys eyes widened a beat late.

As soon as they got my permission, the three of them brightened up.

They looked strangely happy to volunteer to enter the danger zone.

From a combat perspective, the situation had become worse for us. 

And yet, I couldnt tell how I felt about it.

Louis grinned.

Shall we go first then?

The other two answered without hesitation.

Sounds good! 

We were going to do that anyway.

The moment their mana blossomed into magic.

The shadows didnt stay still either. 

They spread out like a fan and attacked us from all sides.

Soon, various magics raged in the corridor. 

The intense aftermath of the battle destroyed parts of the corridor in an instant.

As expected, the enemies were stronger. 

The three of them were noticeably at a disadvantage, despite their confidence.

But.

Even so.

I didnt find their appearance pitiful.

Then, a sudden voice from my disciple.

Wow, you have such a good hand. Im dead!

I turned my head and saw a strange illusion. 

The disciple was sitting at a small table, playing cards by himself.

He looked at me and smiled broadly.

Master~ I have a question, you see.

He murmured, and slammed four cards on the table with a clack.

Whats your hand, master? Whats the name of the combination?

The four cards had my face, Beckys, Trixies, and Louiss drawn on them.

I closed my eyes and opened them, and her figure and voice were gone. 

Of course. 

It was nothing but a mere illusion.

Sometimes, Im not free from the past.

But if I had to answer the question I just heard, it wouldnt be too hard.

Fairy tale.

With that short answer, I raised my mana.