Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

Hegni, who had been standing there dumbfounded, also swung his sword at Ryu with piercing eyes.

Even someone as strong as Ryu would find it difficult to escape unscathed from facing a first-class adventurer who is unlike any other warrior.

"Come, wandering wind, drifting traveler! Soar through the skies, race across the wilderness, swifter than anything else!"

However, she deflected Hegni's attacks time and time again, continuing to sing each word precisely.

Watching Ryu display skills that rivaled those of a "magic swordsman," and the fearlessness to face enemy attacks while continuously chanting at high speed during the high-speed battle, Hegni looked bitter.

He realized that his compatriots were more accustomed to singing than anyone else.

(And even the magic circle...!!)

A deep green, glowing string of letters, resembling a forest, formed beneath Liu's feet.

This is proof of a high-level mage who can fundamentally enhance the power of "magic".

Until five years before [Hurricane] disappeared, she had not yet acquired the qualifications of a mage. Hegni, who could see that Ryu had developed a new magical ability, foresaw that the "Bombardment" he was about to unleash would make the battle situation unpredictable all at once.

With Hegni's strength, he should be able to cut down any enemy who is distracted by chanting, even if the opponent is at Lv.6.

Unfortunately, the "Flame Petals" kept getting in the way.

Whenever Liu is just one step away from being overwhelmed, the flames attached to Liu's sword will explode, disrupting Hegni's offensive rhythm and attack range.

As Hegni was shocked that he couldn't stop the chanting, those watching from the sidelines felt the same way.

(She's too fast!!)

Heci was utterly astonished that he couldn't see the fairy's movements clearly.

(Wow, that's amazing!)

Watching this dramatic performance where the lead singer kept belting out songs, Hedin had to admit that his compatriot's talent was on par with his own.

(What's going on here?!?)

Witnessing the unprecedented scene of the valiant warriors being utterly crushed by Ryu, Lily was completely bewildered and felt dizzy.

"[Conquering the enemy with the brilliance of a galaxy!]!"

So──

The Lv.6 Elf's proud "Cannon Barrage" is thus unleashed.

"【Light of the Wind】!!"

Countless large orbs of light, swirling with green wind, instantly engulfed the "main battlefield".

"Wa ...

Ryu leaped into the air and unleashed a wide-area attack spell from mid-air.

Each shot of stardust contained astonishing destructive power, blowing away all the valiant warriors within its attack range and slamming them heavily to the ground, where they were ultimately swallowed by the light and wind and severely injured.

This shelling not only annihilated the forwards, but even the defenders, including Heicci, were not spared, plunging the ashen-faced comforters into a chaotic abyss.

"How could this be!?"

"That magic...could it be...!?"

"Lyu-sama!?"

The four Jariba brothers were astonished to see this chaotic current of light and wind rising from the right flank of the Allied forces, which should have been completely annihilated. Aisha and Ming were also dumbfounded.

"…………Ryu".

From the "House of Gods," seeing the continuous flashes of light in the distance, even Freya, who was unaware of the battle's progress, knew that [Gale] had appeared. As the male and female guards hurriedly returned, she narrowed her silver eyes, as if putting on a mask to avoid others seeing through her thoughts.

The shock also reached Bell, who had been knocked to the ground by Otto.

The loud noise also reached Allen's ears, who was hunting down the gods.

The impact startled even Hestia, who was desperately trying to escape.

The "Ruins of Osa City" are thrown into chaos due to the intervention of just one elf.

"Look what you've done...!"

Only Hegni survived this domineering storm of light.

Using a very short incantation, the dark elf used "magic" to counteract the incoming giant ball of light, while simultaneously dodging the danger with extraordinary skill, and quickly assessed the surrounding situation with his eyes.

Their own forces suffered unprecedented heavy losses. The valiant warriors concentrated on the north side of the "main battlefield" were almost entirely wiped out. Some of the healers, fallen due to the shelling, were among the Assassins who desperately wanted to treat the wounded and rebuild their forces, but unfortunately, they were currently unable to grasp the situation. This was because the Stardust Magic (Wind of Light) had stirred up a sandstorm. Even as the roar of the shelling still echoed across the battlefield, Hedin, located at the very back, had completely disappeared.

Apart from his tattered cloak, Hegni was completely unharmed, displaying the demeanor expected of a first-class adventurer. His brows were furrowed as he saw through the enemy's (Ryu's) true intentions.

(She extended her attack range to its limit for a wide-area sweep, instead of focusing her attack on me alone! In this way, she drove away other opponents and swept away any unnecessary "obstacles"! In other words—!!)

In other words, only two people remain on the northern battlefield.

The conditions for a "one-on-one" match are all met.

"Let's settle this once and for all."

"!!"

Ryu used his crimson flames to break through the flying sand and stones, attacking Hegni from the air.

Hegni raised his head, displaying the expression befitting a War King, his eyes gleaming with ferocity, and faced Star Sword head-on.

"Stop beating people up!!"

The pitch-black cursed sword and the crimson star sword clashed once again.

The battlefield, shrouded in smoke, was still veiled by a layer of yellowish-gray.

The knight's graveyard, which originally did not allow one-on-one duels, no longer exists, and there is no longer any third party involved or interfering.

The white elves and the dark elves thus began a truly fierce battle, focusing intently on trying to defeat the enemy before them.

“Drink aa ...

"...!"

"Too slow! Too inexperienced! You're not good enough—!!"

Hegni, who prides himself on his swordsmanship, attacks with all his might against his arrogant compatriot who intends to defeat him.

After clashing head-on with Ryu's fiery slash, Hegni slashed through Ryu's gauntlet as she hastily raised her hand to defend herself with a backhand strike.

Even amidst countless sparks, Hegni would never allow the explosive slash to strike him directly.

The incredibly powerful additional magic is indeed a major threat.

But after that encounter with "parallel chanting," Hegni had a clear grasp of the effective range and power of the flames.

And indeed, they saw the "flaw" in Ryu's current fighting style.

"Even if you rely on your friend's flames, you will ultimately be unable to burn away this blade in my hand, a weapon specifically designed to slaughter warriors!"

Ryu couldn't skillfully adjust the intensity and effectiveness of the firepower like [Red Flower], which meant she couldn't detonate this powerful firepower at extremely close range, constantly bearing the risk of potentially reaping the consequences.

In other words, Hegny should try to close the gap between friend and foe.

As long as one is prepared to be burned alive and forges ahead, one can carve out a path to survival that even the most valiant warriors cannot reach. For Hegni, whose melee abilities are among the best in the Freya Familia, this is a "weakness" that only he can exploit.

"Tear your opponent apart! My beloved sword (Sacrifice Abyss)!"

“Hmm!?”

In addition, the cursed sword "Sacrifice Abyss" in Hegni's hands is still effective.

The slash extended beyond the tip of the long blade, surpassing the burning range of the "Flame Petals." Ryu dodged to the side at the last second, but was still slashed across the shoulder. Even the raging flames could not stop the invisible blade that seemed to injure through the air.

The "Striker Killer" title is well-deserved; when combined with Hegni's exceptional swordsmanship, it enables an unparalleled sword dance that is impossible to see.

"Little girl! You've only advanced two ranks, don't get too cocky! You're no match for me!!"

Even after achieving an unprecedented feat (rising two levels), the elf still managed to precisely control her "vessel," not letting her drastically increased stats lead her astray. Hegni didn't know what Ryu had done before arriving on the battlefield, but it was certainly commendable.

That being said, with Ryu's limited skills, he still couldn't defeat Hegni's accumulated combat techniques and experience.

The first-tier adventurers of the Freya Familia are far superior to those of other factions.

Thanks to their mastery of "skills and combat abilities," their fearless determination, and their loyalty to the goddess, they transformed into top-tier warriors worthy of being called heroes. This is the meaning of overcoming "baptism," emerging from the internal struggles of factions, and reaching the pinnacle of fierce warriors.

Even if the apostles of justice (Alisshe and others) lend their power to Ryu, Hegni, who summons his strongest self through self-modification magic (Black Sperm Sword), is still invincible.

--That's how it should have been.

"...?"

Hegny bravely closed the distance and launched a fierce attack.

The opponent's cheek and arm were slashed repeatedly.

The result was that Hegny gradually lost ground.

"drink!"

Ryu met the slash of the black sword—

Vibrant and intense fiery petals bloomed one after another.

As time went by, this gradually posed a real threat to Hegni.

(What's going on...!?)

The enemy's movements were getting faster and faster—no, it was Hegny's reaction speed that was slowly decreasing.

The body begins to lose its ability to keep up with the various actions the brain envisions.

"--This is a 'war game'."

Ryu gazed with her azure eyes at Hegni, who was greatly shaken by the strange phenomenon occurring in his body.

Then she took the initiative to close the distance and said:

"Fellow traveler, how many adventurers have you defeated with 'that sword' before you even faced me?"

The instant Hegny heard those words—

An unprecedented shock swept through my body.

(Could it be—!?)

Hegni's five fingers, gripping the "Cursed Sword," trembled as if in a spasm.

The surrounding dust gradually dissipated.

The yellowish-gray curtain was slowly drawn back.

Hegni bravely withstood Ryu's fierce attack while glancing around out of the corner of his eye.

The fallen, valiant warriors... no, wait.

The healers (Haichi and others) who were busy treating their allies... no, wait.

The strategist (Daphne), still asleep and surrounded by a young girl (Cassandra), is none other than herself!

(Because of her "battle plan," I ended up—!!)

"Cursed weapons can provide immense help to their users, but they also come at a price!"

「!?」

"The most common consequences are a decrease in ability stats, or—aggravated stamina depletion!"

As Ryu stated, Hegni's weapon, Sacrifice Abyss, is a "cursed weapon."

It can unleash a destructive attribute called "expanded slash range," but at the cost of draining the user's stamina.

In nature, it is the same as the effect it inflicts when damaging enemies—a "curse" that cannot be quickly restored by elixirs or magic.

Hegni overused the "cursed weapon" without thinking.

Whether it's the unprecedentedly large "army of high-level adventurers" under the faction alliance.

And including Daphne, the reckless and courageous "shrimp soldiers and crab generals" who risked their lives to challenge him!

"Those people who challenged you before me reduced your stamina!"

Faced with this answer that struck him like a thunderbolt, Hegny's eyes trembled with terror.

--Let someone chop it up.

Sakura, Chigusa, Perth, and the residents from the inn town (Riviera) carried out the order faithfully.