One-way traffic

"The purpose of attacking the white whale is not just for the sake of trend and reputation; we have a deeper grudge on our side."

The moment those words were spoken, the group sensed it.

An incomparably sharp aura gathered around.

But Crusch's expression didn't show any surprise; she calmly looked at someone beside her.

He was the old butler, dressed in a black tailcoat, whom everyone present recognized.

Wilhelm.

At this moment, the aura emanating from him was no less fierce than killing intent.

"Is that old man the same?"

Accelerator once lived in Academy City, a place where tragedies were as numerous as stars, so his judgment of people was incredibly accurate.

Wilhelm, perhaps, was a man burdened with some tragedy who wanted to do something about it.

He could tell at a glance that Wilhelm was exuding an unimaginable sharp aura at this moment.

He probably played a significant role in the campaign against the white whale.

"How are the preparations going, Wilhelm?"

"Rest assured, Lord Crusch, I have also recalled those veterans who were on the front lines in the past... They should also have a part in this battle."

"I understand."

As Wilhelm finished speaking, several elderly men dressed in armor walked past.

These people are probably all burdened with tragedy by fate.

Emilia and Hatsune Miku might not be able to see it yet, but at least they could see that the veterans were looking at them with eyes full of gratitude.

Represented by Wilhelm, all these people came before a certain person.

"Mr. Accelerator."

They stared intently at Accelerator, their eyes revealing an unimaginable emotion.

"After all these years, we can finally fulfill our tragic wish... Thank you, we owe it all to you."

"...No need to thank me."

The first one looked at them and spoke easily in a very calm tone.

"Tragedy is something you bear in your own lives. How you decide what will happen after the tragedy is your own business."

“You’re right…that’s why we’re standing here.”

All of them smiled.

That was a smile brimming with fighting spirit.

"We came here in order to finally end the blood-borne destiny we bear."

"I came here to put an end to this tragedy!"

Led by Wilhelm, the veterans immediately raised their voices, their momentum no less than that of the current Royal Guard.

Is it possible to finally end one's tragedy...?

What a lucky bunch.

Accelerator thought casually, and at the same time, he glanced over casually.

"So, when do you plan to make your move?"

"Tonight."

Crusch explained directly.

"All the sightings of the White Whale Fog these past few days have occurred at night, so we decided to rush over there at night as well."

"Then, the war against the white whale officially began."

It has to be said, Crusch is incredibly bold.

The white whale is one of the three great magical beasts recorded in history. To this day, almost no one has survived after seeing the white whale. Even so, she was still able to stand up for the royal selection.

No, perhaps that's not the only reason supporting her.

—Moreover, because she was certain that she had protection on her side.

"Then, let's prepare for battle."

Crusch looked at the first person in front of her and continued.

"I'll leave it to you then, General."

"General, you certainly know how to talk."

The number one superpowered person laughed.

"A beluga whale..."

"I'll just say one thing: I hope that thing can last for ten seconds."

Upon hearing this, Crusch chuckled softly.

Chapter 77 The Official Start of the Expedition

As mentioned before, it was nighttime.

Starting with Kuru as the source of the queue, everyone else followed closely behind.

"...This is it."

The team consisted of dozens of people, no, possibly more.

Among them were people Crusch already had, as well as frontline veterans recruited by Wilhelm.

As for the main force, Wilhelm and Crusch are responsible for the team's main force and management, while Felix is ​​responsible for support.

"That's it! Don't be fooled by how good Little Phil's water magic is; she actually doesn't know any offensive techniques at all, meow~!"

Although Felix is ​​the foremost water mage in the kingdom, and even the entire continent, he doesn't seem to be good at offensive magic. In this kind of battlefield, he can only serve as a support member.

Following the group, people arrived directly at an incredibly vast plateau.

It's nighttime now, but even at night, you should be able to see the moonlight.

But it's not here.

What appeared before everyone was nothing more than vast, unimaginable fog.

"So this is it, the location of the beluga whale."

I've already mentioned this before.

Beluga whales possess the ability to create fog, and as whales, they naturally use the fog to expand their swimming area.

Without a doubt, the vast expanse of fog before us, stretching as far as the eye could see and exuding an unimaginable sense of oppression, was created by the beluga whale.

Accelerator followed behind the group.

Rather than riding that thing called an earth dragon, he might as well use his own abilities to fly directly with the team.

If he wanted to, even the world's fastest supersonic fighter jet couldn't keep up with his speed.

Hatsune Miku and Emilia rode on the earth dragon. Although it was a little uncomfortable for them, this was a battlefield, and no one would prepare a dragon chariot for them.

Crusch's group came to a complete stop on the road ahead.

"Lady Crusch, this is clearly the fog of the white whale."

Another soldier in charge rode an earth dragon to her side.

"What should I do?"

"Use the exorcism stone."

Crusch's voice was calm, showing no sign of panic despite arriving on the battlefield.

"Use the magic stone cannon to load the antidote stone, and then fire it into the sky. This will dispel the white whale's fog."

The so-called exorcism stone is actually similar to a magic item, only much more valuable.

The effect of the exorcism stone is to dispel magic in the atmosphere. Originally, it was a magical weapon specifically used in wars such as kingdom defense battles, but it can also be very effective against white whales.

The fog surrounding the beluga whale is itself a symbol of the manifestation of magic.

"These guys have put a lot of effort into dealing with that thing called the White Whale."

Accelerator landed on the ground and followed the group to the back.

"One side!"

"You two just need to stay hidden from now on, there's no need for everyone to go on stage."

"what are you talking about!"

Emilia raised her little fist, looking very excited.

"If I don't take action, then what's the point of me coming here?"

"And don't think that just because it's me, I'm incapable of fighting!"

Emilia can summon a powerful fire-attribute spirit, Puck.

The fire attribute is one that allows you to manipulate temperature at will, creating ice or flames.

In this world, the fire attribute doesn't simply represent flames like in RPG games; it represents temperature.

Therefore, Parker can control both fire and ice.

Originally, Parker's daily activities were supposed to take place from morning to afternoon, while he would be responsible for storing magic power in the evening, which was a work-rest schedule of working during the day and resting at night.

In order to deal with the beluga whale at night, Emilia deliberately adjusted Parker's schedule, letting him rest during the day and come out at night.

No one would think that Emilia, with Parker's support, would be a burden.

No one can underestimate the power of Puck, the great fire-attribute spirit.

But for Accelerator, it doesn't matter what.

"In that case, you're the only one who should be hiding."

This was said to Hatsune Miku who was standing to the side.

Just as Accelerator said before, if he wasn't worried that the mission might fail without Hatsune Miku, he wouldn't even consider sending Hatsune Miku to this kind of battlefield.

Emilia at least has enough power to protect herself, but Hatsune Miku... has no other means of self-defense besides her voice that can manipulate minds.

She seemed to understand this as well, and nodded quietly.

"It's alright, Miku! As long as I'm here, I'll definitely protect your safety!"

“That’s right, Hatsune Miku, Rem will do her best to protect you.”

"Well, thank you."

Hatsune Miku smiled and nodded, then silently retreated to the back of the group.

but.

A feeling of loss quietly filled her heart.

Is it resentment? Perhaps.

At the very least, the feeling of being able to contribute to the battlefield while you can only hide in the back and be protected by others is never pleasant.

Hatsune Miku doesn't have the same strength as Accelerator, and she's not even as strong as Emilia.

She could only try to intervene with her own voice, but what good would that do?

Moreover, this was only the first official collective battle.

To survive in this world, she will have to face countless scenarios of traveling to other worlds with Accelerator and encountering all sorts of enemies.

Will I still be the same as I am now when that time comes? Unable to help or do anything. What if it always stays like this?

Then what is the meaning of one's existence?

I feel like a ridiculous vase.

The more she thought about it, the more uncomfortable the girl felt, as if her heart was tightening.