Reincarnation Band Magician

The aura that Nagasaki Qing had vaguely sensed, and which enveloped the fortress, became clearer. The great barrier drew on its stored magical power, revealing it like a translucent glass hanging over the city.

"Woo——"

Then came the alarm.

Amid the sound of armor clashing, the soldiers gathered and rushed towards the city gate.

In less than five minutes, the fortress was fully armed.

Nagasaki Kiyoshi and other pedestrians were driven far away. Women and children hid in their homes, while most men took up weapons and even farm tools, stood on the streets, and silently stared at the city gate.

Fear, hatred, determination... and a sadness like blood solidified on the cold ground.

It's part of their lives.

Nagasaki Kiyoshi immersed himself in this atmosphere.

The barrier was enough to block Solitude for a while. If she attacked, he would tell everyone around him everything he knew. If they could resist for a while longer, there might be a tiny chance that someone could survive.

The gaze was almost frozen.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, the alarm at the city gate disappeared.

After a brief moment of surprise, the residents laid down their weapons and went back home to do their business.

Nagasaki Kiyoshi was acting out of place at this moment, his hands shaking as he pumped his fists vigorously, looking incredibly excited to the point of being indescribable.

【Xiangzi, did it! 】

He was proud of his friend.

An old man passing by looked at him with disdain and said, "What a coward."

That’s not wrong.

……

The purchase was completed before nightfall.

While waiting for the supplies to be packed and loaded onto the truck, I bought clothes for Xiangzi, Aite, and even Clara.

There are also some small jewelry, ornaments, and books. The one that I am most satisfied with is the magic lamp I saw yesterday, which lights up when you inject magic power into it.

There are some other practical things.

It's just a matter of waiting, and it would be a waste if Solitier's money is not spent.

Everything is ready and the list is crossed off.

Arrived at the city gate.

It was not yet completely dark, and there were people coming in and out ahead. The soldiers talked about the risks with everyone leaving the city. Some hesitated and came back, while others insisted on going out.

"My hometown is quite far away. If I stay here for a day or two, and have to avoid demons and monsters along the way, I'm afraid I won't be able to return home before the snow starts if something unexpected happens."

"really."

The northern plateau is almost impassable in winter.

The soldiers confirmed the cargo on the carriage and let it go.

He numbly repeated the reminder: "The magic reaction this afternoon is suspected to be from the Great Demon Clan. It's best to stay..."

He suddenly covered his face.

"It doesn't really matter, right? You all know that beings like that can make no difference here if they want to. Can humans really defeat the demons?"

Nagasaki Kiyoshi said nothing.

He was also confused.

He boarded the carriage, drove the horses somewhat hesitantly, and left the city where he had only stayed for half a day.

In the Cage: 41. Surprise

Back to before the alarm sounded.

"Ahem!"

Shoko Toyokawa had never felt such pain before. Tears welled up in her eyes and the severe pain almost made her kneel down.

As if out of warning and contempt, the blade cut through the back instead of the more deadly chest.

"Language" is a tool.

Just as the monsters that evolved into demons would use human language to call for help to attract prey, it is also normal for demons today to use language to interfere, deceive, and anger humans in battle to find flaws.

Such a huge gap does not allow for a moment of distraction, and everything has lost its suspense at this moment.

"You know what? Demons can get angry too. Although I'm not angry, I'm a little unhappy."

Solitaire walked up to Xiangzi and looked down at her.

"It's just this level, too boring. You're just a little girl, you can't even do one of these two things. After you die, I will take care to 'protect' Qing.

"When he 'calms down', I'll find him a more beautiful and talented spouse... or use the one at home. Qing values ​​family and responsibility very much. As long as he's tied to a chain like that, he won't leave..."

Solitier came back to her senses and decided to take a closer look at this human.

"You play the piano quite well. Well, finally, do you have any last words, Xiangzi?"

"Have……"

Solitaire squatted down and said, "Tell me..."

She heard the weak girl say, "You're getting closer."

Zoltraak——

Sollitir's body tensed up due to the sense of crisis, far beyond human reaction, allowing her to block the broadsword in front of her in time, but the magical creation was swallowed up in an instant.

It's so close, it's impossible to miss.

That was indeed the case, and it did hit him, but...

"Woo!"

A sound like the wind exploded.

Pure magic.

There was no magic formula at all, it was as if tangible magic power burst out, and a sudden airflow blew the girl away several meters.

The killing magic was diluted and deflected by this huge amount, and then Solitiel's magic quickly formed a high-density shield, and the ferocious black light only scratched the skin.

The warmth, wetness and pain only reach the brain after the shock.

The latter is so unfamiliar that it is almost forgotten.

Solitaire was stunned for a full second, then raised her hand and pressed it to her face.

Dip it in it and put it in front of your eyes.

Bright red color.

Before death, the demons' blood is also red.

Just a little bit, more than a little bit, but definitely a little bit.

"Hahahaha..." She laughed from the bottom of her heart, feeling extremely happy. "What is this? You modified the killing magic? It only took two months? Xiangzi, you are amazing!"

The magic subsided.

As Solitaire pondered, her fingers trembled, and a structure identical to the previous attack appeared in her palm.

"It's more suitable for humans, more secretive, and faster. If I had given you a little more time and compressed it a little, I might have died here today. It's amazing.

"So, humans are truly interesting... I've decided not to destroy this kind of city! Xiangzi, your talent is enough to go down in history. I will remember both this wound and you..."

Shoko Toyokawa could no longer hear clearly. She fell to the ground, blood gushing out of her back and soaking the grass.

An untrained modern person would not be able to move with such injuries.

The magic just now was her last effort.

【Qing...see you in the next life.】

"That won't do. Let me think—I never thought I'd have to use this kind of magic one day."

I heard this sound while I was drowsy.

The pain in my back gradually subsided and my body became warm again.

……

Night falls.

Driving a carriage through the forest at night, the surroundings were frighteningly quiet. The sound of falling leaves and wind only made the silence even more pronounced.

Nagasaki Kiyoshi was tense.

There is no need to look for Solitaire, she will come to you.

"Sigh~"

The horse snorted.

With a slight "creak", the carriage sank a little.

Nagasaki Kiyoshi looked to the side.

The demon woman appeared next to them, holding Toyokawa Shoko.

"I'm so happy today, Xiangzi, you gave me a big surprise...Humans are really the best!

"Hey, Qing, what are you hiding now?"

When Nagasaki Kiyoshi saw Toyokawa Shoko again, she looked like a doll that was about to break.

His pupils slowly contracted, and the magic power flowing through his body began to accelerate.

And suppressed it in time.

Because Xiangzi's chest and abdomen were still rising and falling, this restored his sanity in time, allowing him to think more.

Given Solitaire's personality, she would naturally not bring back a corpse. There was no need.

Control the magic of stepping on the accelerator, brake, and regain stability.

In Solitaire's opinion, it was just ordinary mobilization and relaxation.

Fortunately, Xiangzi was easier to observe. If it were someone else, he would probably lose his mind if he didn't see breathing.

"I don't know what you're talking about."

He stood up and left the driving position.

Some unknown magic controlled the horse, causing it to continue forward stiffly.

The fortress was still on alert, and flying would risk exposure before going far.

Solitaire sat there, seemingly looking at him, but her expression was lost in the darkness and could not be seen clearly.

Nagasaki Kiyoshi used magic to lift Xiangzi up, entered the carriage, and placed her on a softer surface.

Pick up the magic lamp I bought in the afternoon, inject magic power into it and light it up.

A gentle light emanates, and its brightness seems to increase with the changes in magic power.

Xiangzi's cheeks were covered with dirt, grass clippings and dried brown blood. He had never seen her so miserable since they met.

His clothes were stained with blood, but the wounds had healed.

【Shoko...】

Nagasaki Kiyoshi felt extremely guilty.

Now, all he could do was soak a towel with clean water and wipe her cheek.

……

Not cold, but definitely shivering.

I didn't expect to be able to open my eyes again.

Warm, bright light...is that in heaven?