Chapter 424 (2) – The Academys Weapon Replicator

The Academy’s Weapon Replicator

The moment he was trapped, Bune realized.

Checkmate.

It was just that the judgment hadn’t been made yet. This was a defeat. It was only a matter of time before Frondier declared it.

[…Even so, what is this space?]

Bune fired his aura and watched it fly. It was a devil’s unique aura control.

Thud!

The aura hit the wall and disappeared with a dull thud. The wall wasn’t even scratched.

Perhaps even if he hit it ten times harder, it would still be unscathed.

[Damn it. I said I lost, but what is that human doing? Is he a devil?]

Bune looked around, lowering his stance.

He could roughly gauge the tens of thousands of traps that were laid out within this Workshop.

At that moment, a voice echoed through the Workshop.

“Ah, ah. Can you hear me?”

[…What are you doing?]

“Sorry. I can’t let you go yet. Stay there for a bit. I’m on the move right now.”

[On the move?]

Bune looked down at his feet at those words.

He didn’t feel anything in particular. Was this entire space moving? He didn’t feel like it at all.

‘This space. It’s not something physically created. Perhaps it’s a piece of grand magic, where a magical concept has spilled into reality…’

He didn’t know how a human could do such a thing, but if this was the case, Bune’s plan was completely messed up.

[…Alright.]

Bune said with determination.

[I’ll tell you everything you want to know. I can’t escape from here anyway. What you want is information, right?]

Bune decided to follow Frondier for now.

All that mattered to him now was whether Antero lived or died.

If he resisted here, Antero’s head would be blown off if he wasn’t careful. He didn’t even know how much he could move or how far he could walk right now.

“Ah…”

But then, Frondier sounded troubled as he trailed off.

“Sorry. I can’t do that.”

[What?]

“It’s true that I want information. However…”

Clank.

Clank, clank.

Sounds came from all directions.

Heavy footsteps, and something far larger than Antero’s size, slowly approached from all sides.

‘…Golems!’

Bune lowered his stance, wary of his surroundings.

He then shouted.

[Hey! I told you I’d give you all the information! There’s no need for us to fight now!]

“One of the pieces of information I want isn’t something you can tell me with words.”

[…What do you mean?]

“I want to know how strong you are.”

As Frondier’s voice rang out, the golems slowly drew closer.

The closer they got, the more Bune realized the level of the golems surrounding him.

‘…What is this? Every single one of them…’

Meanwhile, the voice continued.

“You always brought victory to Antero. That’s how Antero became a Paladin. So, you’re the one who truly knows the strength of a Paladin.”

[…This bastard…]

“Don’t worry. I’m not going to kill you.”

Bune channeled aura into both of his hands. His current presence alone already surpassed that of Antero, who was fully armed.

However, even Bune himself didn’t know if that would be enough.

“If you give me enough information,”

Frondier said.

When Bune saw Frondier’s smile earlier, he had a hunch.

He had a hunch, and Frondier actually said it.

“I’ll spare Antero’s life in return.”

[Don’t you dare spout those satanic words!!]