Leold was at a loss for words when he saw the Pope, who was still composed after the onslaught from the four men, but he regained his composure and immediately issued the following order:
"Restrain him!"
Under Leold's command, Siegfried's girl allies launched a restraining spell.
Jingling chains of light wrapped around the Pope's limbs.
'You can't stop me with this kind of magic, can you?"
'Stopping you for even one second is enough!"
Leold put his hand on the ground to fire a spell at the Pope, who was stuck by the chains of light.
Immediately after, the Pope shattered the chains of light and tried to take a step toward Leold.
'Smash it!"
Before concentrating and meditating on this, Leold gave the three of them one last order.
Although he had given these three most trusted and dependable people a reckless order, Leold was not worried about them.
Leold was not worried at all, because he was sure that the three of them would accomplish what he wanted them to do.
"The chief is reckless,"
"But you're smiling so happily, aren't you?"
"Ha, ha! I can't help it, can I? The chief believes in us. If we don't respond to his trust, we'll be a fool!"
"I agree! The lord asked us to do this. If that is the case, then we must respond as his loyal servants!"
"Hmph... ....... Both of you are working hard, aren't you? I cannot afford to be outdone."
Jex and Barbaroth are both excited to live up to Leold's expectations.
Their enthusiasm seemed to be contagious, and Gilbert also gave his old bones a good whipping.
The three of them leaped toward the Pope to fulfill Leold's order.
Leold took one look at Siegfried.
If he didn't move, he thought about not only beating him up but also killing him before the Pope killed him, but Siegfried moved without having to be told.
He was stepping toward the Pope, as were three of Leold's men.
The four girls who were his allies followed him to support him.
Leold exhaled heavily, inhaled, and closed his eyes in order to focus on the girls who had taken action of their own volition without being told to do so.
( The force is enough. But Sieg and the others are not up to the level of ability. That's the only issue of concern. They will break through faster than expected. So I have to hurry up and complete it. ......)
What will be performed is a magic that is vague even in form.
The forbidden magic that possesses lightning in its body, which was once shown at a tournament.
At that time, he could not control it well, and if Charlotte had not been there, he would have lost his life.
Of course, it is the same now.
But that doesn't mean there is no way not to use it.
That magic will surely push the present Leold to the upper realm.
It is absolutely necessary to defeat the Pope.
If he doesn't push the limits here and now, there will be no victory for Leold.
(~~~. A big gamble, huh? Kuku, I'm always taking bets, aren't I? I am a fool who bets his life even though he says he doesn't want to die. But if I don't do that, I can't get over it. If I am going to conquer my destiny, I will take this great gamble!)
The paradox of putting one's life on the line while boldly saying that one does not want to die.
Leold, who understands how foolish it is, smiles wryly.
That is life.
That is the way he live his life.
Otherwise, there is no victory.
If he was going to overcome fate, Leold was determined to show that he could win this great gamble.
(Lightning magic alone will only destroy my body. , something he learned the hard way during the tournament. If this is the case, then magic to reinforce the body is necessary. Not physical reinforcement, but a new kind of magic. ......)
Leold, who had his hands on the ground, activated his earth magic, creating several stone pillars and blasting the Pope to the walls of the cathedral.
Of course, he didn't stop there, but he also tried to turn the Pope's body completely into dust by striking the stone pillars over and over again.
The Pope's body was repeatedly slammed into the stone pillars that came out of the ground, and it looked as if he had been crushed beyond recognition.
But the Pope's body must have been slammed into the stone pillar so many times, yet not a scratch, he crushed the stone pillar that Leold had released!
Leold clucked his tongue when he saw this, but his mouth was agape because he had achieved his real goal.
(Okay, I've got the distance. Now all that's left to do is--)
Leold, who was able to gain distance, took a gamble.
Leordo moves further away from the Pope, and steps back.
There were Sylvia, Anastasia, and other magicians who were completely backward.
Leold, who had moved back that far, turned his head to Sylvia.
"Sylvia. I'm going to focus from now on. I'm going to completely remove my attention from the Pope. So, can you do me a favor for a while?"
Sylvia was gazed at with sincere eyes, and she felt for the first time that Leold was relying on her.
That Leold is relying on her.
And under such critical circumstances.
Sylvia was very happy to be relied on by Leold and replied with an expression that said she would live up to his expectations.
'Please leave it to me! I will definitely live up to your expectations, Leold-sama".
"Thank you, Silvia. . Isabelle, I asked you to guard her."
"I'm at your service. I won't let anyone get close to Her Highness'.
Isabelle, who had been out of the line of fire after receiving a blow from the Pope, was completely revived by Anastasia's recovery magic.
However, she had not become dramatically stronger, and she was Sylvia's guard.
Sylvia's sacred ward repels and prevents evil, but the Pope is a god of war, even if he is rotten.
Since he is an existence that cannot be blocked by her sacred wards, guards such as Isabelle are necessary and dependable.
Hearing their reply, Leoldo's mouth turned up in a grin and he sat down on the ground with a thump.
Sitting up, Leold took a deep breath in and out.
"Gil, Barbaroth, Jex! I'm sorry, but you're going to have to hold the Pope back for a bit! I'm going to take a gamble now! I'm counting on you!"
Leold sink into a sea of thoughts.
Leold sinks deep into the sea of thoughts as he searches for the knowledge he needs.
It only takes a few seconds or a dozen seconds, but in his experience, an eternity has passed.
(......I will use earth magic to put the power of the earth in my body, and I will use water magic to control lightning magic as I would control a raging torrent. This is it. this is the only way.)
Leold opens his closed eyes and lets the power of the earth flow into his body with earth magic.
The power of the earth is the power of the stars.
A wave of powerful force hits Leold, and he spurts blood from all over his body.
"Ugh!
"Leold-sama!"
Sylvia, who was nearby, was startled by Leold's sudden burst of blood, and rushed to his side.
" What in the world happened?"
'I see...I didn't expect this'
'Leold?"
Sylvia is worried about Leoldo, who is smiling eerily.
Leold knows that Sylvia is staring at him with worry, and he gives her a bullish smile to reassure her.
'It's all right, Sylvia. Don't worry, I've got a clue."
'Eh ......?"
Sylvia had no idea what Leold was talking about.
But there was one thing she did know.
Leold is trying to do something.
I've got a clue, he said, and closed his eyes again.
Sylvia was worried that he might spill blood again, but she decided to trust Leold, whom she believed in.
Leold closed his eyes again, and as before, the power of the earth was put into his body.
Leold's body seemed to be about to explode from the tremendously powerful force, but he managed to hold it back.
At the same time, he poured lightning magic into his own body and launched a third magic to bring the rampaging lightning under control with water magic.
At that moment, the balance was lost and the three spells exploded inside Leold's body, causing him to spew blood and vomit once again.
'Gghhhh!"
"Leold-sama! Be careful!""
'Guh ....... Haa...... haa......."
The face of Sylvia is reflected in my blurry vision.
She looked as if she was about to start crying, and she looked deeply concerned for Leold.
Leold catches a glimmer of lights in her blurred vision as tears pool in the corners of her eyes.
(What the hell am I doing? How dare I make Sylvia cry ......!)
The next thing he hears is the sound of sword fights.
Then, in addition to the sound of explosions, there are angry shouts.
Finally, shouts and screams reach Leoldo's ears.
Leold hears them and is roused.
They are fighting for their lives.
Believe in Leold.
If that is the case, he cannot fall down here now.
Leold tried three compound magic attacks once more, so that their struggle would not be in vain.
The power of the earth raging like an unpredictable earthquake.
The power of thunder that runs through their entire bodies, tearing them to shreds from the inside out.
The power of water, flowing through his body like blood, raging like a torrent.
Leold bites his back teeth to keep the three forces steady.
If he makes even one wrong move, it will be the same as the last time.
If he makes a mistake, he might die this time.
(So, what's the matter with me? I have to accomplish this right here, right now! If I can't go beyond my limits here, there's no way I can overcome my destiny! Prepare yourself, show your guts, in the world of doom! Break spirit, Leold Harvest!)
Having successfully stabilized the three forces that had been rampaging through his body, he finally stepped into an unprecedented realm.
At that moment, the Pope, sensing the surge of Leold's power, kicked away the people around him and closed the distance at once.
Isabelle leaps in front of Leold and Sylvia and tries to stop the Pope, but she is kicked away.
Just when it seemed that the Pope would block them at the last moment, Brigitte, who was supposed to have been knocked out, jumped in between Leold and the Pope.
"What?'
Bridget!
Anastasia looked at her in surprise as Brigitte protected Leold.
Bridget, who had her shield up and was holding off the Pope, turned her head toward Anastasia and opened her mouth to cry out.
'Lady Anastasia! I do not know what is right! Is it right to rebel against His Eminence the Pope, or is it better to follow God's guidance as His Eminence says? I have no idea which is right! But, but...! This is what is screaming inside of me! I must protect him whom these men are trying to protect at the cost of their lives! My heart is crying out to protect him!
"Brigitte ......! No one knows what is right! So you must do as your heart tells you!"
Anastasia answers Bridget's lament.
What is right and what is wrong?
It is a question that all living creatures must face forever and ever.
However, Anastasia told Bridget that she should follow her heart for now.
Hearing these words, Bridget stared ahead as if the darkness in her heart had cleared up and blocked the Pope's way.
'Huh. ......! You seem to have realized something, but you're still just a small fish!"
"Aah!"
Pushing Bridget away, the Pope reached for Leold.
The Pope's hand was close, and at that moment, Leoldoexceeded his limits.
The waves of power that had been rampaging through Leold's body converged and became a torrent of light that broke through the ceiling of the cathedral.
The Pope was engulfed by a light so bright that he could hardly keep his eyes open.
When the light subsided, Leold was before the Pope's eyes, clad in a divine light.
Sensing that the power in his body had stabilized, Leold slowly stood up and quietly opened his eyes.
It was as quiet as the eye of a hurricane, and not only Leold, but also the Pope, who sensed the surge of his power, stopped moving and froze.
"What in the world is this ......?"
Leold looked at the bewildered Pope, pointed his finger at him, and said,
'This is the final round. Grit your teeth!"
At the same time as he said those words, Leold was diving into the Pope's chest, stepping forcefully on the ground and shooting out his fist.
T/n It was sor of long chapter , eh ?
Leold was at a loss for words when he saw the Pope, who was still composed after the onslaught from the four men, but he regained his composure and immediately issued the following order:
"Restrain him!"
Under Leold's command, Siegfried's girl allies launched a restraining spell.
Jingling chains of light wrapped around the Pope's limbs.
'You can't stop me with this kind of magic, can you?"
'Stopping you for even one second is enough!"
Leold put his hand on the ground to fire a spell at the Pope, who was stuck by the chains of light.
Immediately after, the Pope shattered the chains of light and tried to take a step toward Leold.
'Smash it!"
Before concentrating and meditating on this, Leold gave the three of them one last order.
Although he had given these three most trusted and dependable people a reckless order, Leold was not worried about them.
Leold was not worried at all, because he was sure that the three of them would accomplish what he wanted them to do.
"The chief is reckless,"
"But you're smiling so happily, aren't you?"
"Ha, ha! I can't help it, can I? The chief believes in us. If we don't respond to his trust, we'll be a fool!"
"I agree! The lord asked us to do this. If that is the case, then we must respond as his loyal servants!"
"Hmph... ....... Both of you are working hard, aren't you? I cannot afford to be outdone."
Jex and Barbaroth are both excited to live up to Leold's expectations.
Their enthusiasm seemed to be contagious, and Gilbert also gave his old bones a good whipping.
The three of them leaped toward the Pope to fulfill Leold's order.
Leold took one look at Siegfried.
If he didn't move, he thought about not only beating him up but also killing him before the Pope killed him, but Siegfried moved without having to be told.
He was stepping toward the Pope, as were three of Leold's men.
The four girls who were his allies followed him to support him.
Leold exhaled heavily, inhaled, and closed his eyes in order to focus on the girls who had taken action of their own volition without being told to do so.
( The force is enough. But Sieg and the others are not up to the level of ability. That's the only issue of concern. They will break through faster than expected. So I have to hurry up and complete it. ......)
What will be performed is a magic that is vague even in form.
The forbidden magic that possesses lightning in its body, which was once shown at a tournament.
At that time, he could not control it well, and if Charlotte had not been there, he would have lost his life.
Of course, it is the same now.
But that doesn't mean there is no way not to use it.
That magic will surely push the present Leold to the upper realm.
It is absolutely necessary to defeat the Pope.
If he doesn't push the limits here and now, there will be no victory for Leold.
(~~~. A big gamble, huh? Kuku, I'm always taking bets, aren't I? I am a fool who bets his life even though he says he doesn't want to die. But if I don't do that, I can't get over it. If I am going to conquer my destiny, I will take this great gamble!)
The paradox of putting one's life on the line while boldly saying that one does not want to die.
Leold, who understands how foolish it is, smiles wryly.
That is life.
That is the way he live his life.
Otherwise, there is no victory.
If he was going to overcome fate, Leold was determined to show that he could win this great gamble.
(Lightning magic alone will only destroy my body. , something he learned the hard way during the tournament. If this is the case, then magic to reinforce the body is necessary. Not physical reinforcement, but a new kind of magic. ......)
Leold, who had his hands on the ground, activated his earth magic, creating several stone pillars and blasting the Pope to the walls of the cathedral.
Of course, he didn't stop there, but he also tried to turn the Pope's body completely into dust by striking the stone pillars over and over again.
The Pope's body was repeatedly slammed into the stone pillars that came out of the ground, and it looked as if he had been crushed beyond recognition.
But the Pope's body must have been slammed into the stone pillar so many times, yet not a scratch, he crushed the stone pillar that Leold had released!
Leold clucked his tongue when he saw this, but his mouth was agape because he had achieved his real goal.
(Okay, I've got the distance. Now all that's left to do is--)
Leold, who was able to gain distance, took a gamble.
Leordo moves further away from the Pope, and steps back.
There were Sylvia, Anastasia, and other magicians who were completely backward.
Leold, who had moved back that far, turned his head to Sylvia.
"Sylvia. I'm going to focus from now on. I'm going to completely remove my attention from the Pope. So, can you do me a favor for a while?"
Sylvia was gazed at with sincere eyes, and she felt for the first time that Leold was relying on her.
That Leold is relying on her.
And under such critical circumstances.
Sylvia was very happy to be relied on by Leold and replied with an expression that said she would live up to his expectations.
'Please leave it to me! I will definitely live up to your expectations, Leold-sama".
"Thank you, Silvia. . Isabelle, I asked you to guard her."
"I'm at your service. I won't let anyone get close to Her Highness'.
Isabelle, who had been out of the line of fire after receiving a blow from the Pope, was completely revived by Anastasia's recovery magic.
However, she had not become dramatically stronger, and she was Sylvia's guard.
Sylvia's sacred ward repels and prevents evil, but the Pope is a god of war, even if he is rotten.
Since he is an existence that cannot be blocked by her sacred wards, guards such as Isabelle are necessary and dependable.
Hearing their reply, Leoldo's mouth turned up in a grin and he sat down on the ground with a thump.
Sitting up, Leold took a deep breath in and out.
"Gil, Barbaroth, Jex! I'm sorry, but you're going to have to hold the Pope back for a bit! I'm going to take a gamble now! I'm counting on you!"
Leold sink into a sea of thoughts.
Leold sinks deep into the sea of thoughts as he searches for the knowledge he needs.
It only takes a few seconds or a dozen seconds, but in his experience, an eternity has passed.
(......I will use earth magic to put the power of the earth in my body, and I will use water magic to control lightning magic as I would control a raging torrent. This is it. this is the only way.)
Leold opens his closed eyes and lets the power of the earth flow into his body with earth magic.
The power of the earth is the power of the stars.
A wave of powerful force hits Leold, and he spurts blood from all over his body.
"Ugh!
"Leold-sama!"
Sylvia, who was nearby, was startled by Leold's sudden burst of blood, and rushed to his side.
" What in the world happened?"
'I see...I didn't expect this'
'Leold?"
Sylvia is worried about Leoldo, who is smiling eerily.
Leold knows that Sylvia is staring at him with worry, and he gives her a bullish smile to reassure her.
'It's all right, Sylvia. Don't worry, I've got a clue."
'Eh ......?"
Sylvia had no idea what Leold was talking about.
But there was one thing she did know.
Leold is trying to do something.
I've got a clue, he said, and closed his eyes again.
Sylvia was worried that he might spill blood again, but she decided to trust Leold, whom she believed in.
Leold closed his eyes again, and as before, the power of the earth was put into his body.
Leold's body seemed to be about to explode from the tremendously powerful force, but he managed to hold it back.
At the same time, he poured lightning magic into his own body and launched a third magic to bring the rampaging lightning under control with water magic.
At that moment, the balance was lost and the three spells exploded inside Leold's body, causing him to spew blood and vomit once again.
'Gghhhh!"
"Leold-sama! Be careful!""
'Guh ....... Haa...... haa......."
The face of Sylvia is reflected in my blurry vision.
She looked as if she was about to start crying, and she looked deeply concerned for Leold.
Leold catches a glimmer of lights in her blurred vision as tears pool in the corners of her eyes.
(What the hell am I doing? How dare I make Sylvia cry ......!)
The next thing he hears is the sound of sword fights.
Then, in addition to the sound of explosions, there are angry shouts.
Finally, shouts and screams reach Leoldo's ears.
Leold hears them and is roused.
They are fighting for their lives.
Believe in Leold.
If that is the case, he cannot fall down here now.
Leold tried three compound magic attacks once more, so that their struggle would not be in vain.
The power of the earth raging like an unpredictable earthquake.
The power of thunder that runs through their entire bodies, tearing them to shreds from the inside out.
The power of water, flowing through his body like blood, raging like a torrent.
Leold bites his back teeth to keep the three forces steady.
If he makes even one wrong move, it will be the same as the last time.
If he makes a mistake, he might die this time.
(So, what's the matter with me? I have to accomplish this right here, right now! If I can't go beyond my limits here, there's no way I can overcome my destiny! Prepare yourself, show your guts, in the world of doom! Break spirit, Leold Harvest!)
Having successfully stabilized the three forces that had been rampaging through his body, he finally stepped into an unprecedented realm.
At that moment, the Pope, sensing the surge of Leold's power, kicked away the people around him and closed the distance at once.
Isabelle leaps in front of Leold and Sylvia and tries to stop the Pope, but she is kicked away.
Just when it seemed that the Pope would block them at the last moment, Brigitte, who was supposed to have been knocked out, jumped in between Leold and the Pope.
"What?'
Bridget!
Anastasia looked at her in surprise as Brigitte protected Leold.
Bridget, who had her shield up and was holding off the Pope, turned her head toward Anastasia and opened her mouth to cry out.
'Lady Anastasia! I do not know what is right! Is it right to rebel against His Eminence the Pope, or is it better to follow God's guidance as His Eminence says? I have no idea which is right! But, but...! This is what is screaming inside of me! I must protect him whom these men are trying to protect at the cost of their lives! My heart is crying out to protect him!
"Brigitte ......! No one knows what is right! So you must do as your heart tells you!"
Anastasia answers Bridget's lament.
What is right and what is wrong?
It is a question that all living creatures must face forever and ever.
However, Anastasia told Bridget that she should follow her heart for now.
Hearing these words, Bridget stared ahead as if the darkness in her heart had cleared up and blocked the Pope's way.
'Huh. ......! You seem to have realized something, but you're still just a small fish!"
"Aah!"
Pushing Bridget away, the Pope reached for Leold.
The Pope's hand was close, and at that moment, Leoldoexceeded his limits.
The waves of power that had been rampaging through Leold's body converged and became a torrent of light that broke through the ceiling of the cathedral.
The Pope was engulfed by a light so bright that he could hardly keep his eyes open.
When the light subsided, Leold was before the Pope's eyes, clad in a divine light.
Sensing that the power in his body had stabilized, Leold slowly stood up and quietly opened his eyes.
It was as quiet as the eye of a hurricane, and not only Leold, but also the Pope, who sensed the surge of his power, stopped moving and froze.
"What in the world is this ......?"
Leold looked at the bewildered Pope, pointed his finger at him, and said,
'This is the final round. Grit your teeth!"
At the same time as he said those words, Leold was diving into the Pope's chest, stepping forcefully on the ground and shooting out his fist.
T/n It was sor of long chapter , eh ?
