Shadow Court Magician Chapter 58: Nightmare

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　The second Nightmare was bigger than before.

　It’s about a size larger.

　Its pitch-black body is as huge as a hippopotamus.

　However, it attacked with a speed that did not seem like a hippopotamus. It kicked hard at Nine, who was overwhelming the first Nightmare.

　Perhaps he wasn’t distracted, but Nine, who was struck by a speed that didn’t suit the gigantic body, could only stare at the second Nightmare’s attack.

　The power of a horse’s kick is tremendous.

　The phrase “kicked by a horse and died” is not just a metaphorical expression, a horse’s kick is so destructive that the receiver often dies.

　I quickly kicked Nine away and dodged Nightmare’s attack.

　The foot of the Nightmare’s leg passes by where Nine’s head used to be. The foot destroyed the wall of the hospital room.

“…how powerful.”

“…I was saved, thanks to Leon Bro.” (Nine)

　I then ordered Nine to retreat with Sicily.

“I’ve shown a terrible performance, but I’m useful in combat.” (Nine)

“I know that, but it’s not good for us to fight here.”

　This space is like a hospital room, much larger than a real hospital room, but still quite small. It’s too much of a disadvantage to fight a Nightmare that boasts its superb physical strength.

“I’ll make countermeasures while we’re running away.”

　Nine frowns at my remarks.

“I thought soldiers didn’t like the idea of ‘escape’.”

“It seems so. I’ve heard that too.”

“You’re acting like you’re not involved.” (Nine)

“I am not involved. My main job is just a librarian.”

“You seem too cunning to just be a librarian.” (Nine)

“You seem to have a good head on your shoulders.”

　As I say that, I cast the spell [Flash]. Then me and my companions run away. Of course, there is no problem because Nightmares don’t understand human language.

　In fact, the flash of light blinds them and gives us a few seconds of leeway.

　We ran out of the hospital room and planned our countermeasures as we ran.

“In this kind of situation, we should use the terrain to our advantage.”

　We looked around, but this was a hospital, there was nothing much to see.

“If it’s a nobleman’s mansion, we can drop a magnificent chandelier, if it’s in the city, we can use the bricks.”

“There is anesthesia in the operating room.” (Nine)

“Are you going to ask the Nightmare to wear a mask while we give it anesthesia?”

“That’s impossible.” (Nine)

“Of course not. But we can’t be complacent.”

　I look at the aisle on my right.

“I think it’s good here. It’s reasonably narrow and long.”

“Did you say that you shouldn’t use a narrow space?” (Nine)

“The battle situation changes over time. I came up with a good plan.”

　I turned around and chanted a spell.

“I’m going to use forbidden magic.”

“Oh, that’s a sight to see.” (Nine)

“No time for chatter. Nine, I need you on the front line to draw them away.”

“Sure, I guess.” (Nine)

　He was reluctant to do so, but he quickly moved to the front and became the vanguard.

“What should I do?” (Sicily)

　Sicily asked with a serious expression on her face.

　To be honest, she is not that capable in terms of fighting capability.

　However, she still can’t stop wanting to cooperate with us and help others.

　So I told her as I smile back.

“…Then pray for us. Pray that we can skewer that horse monster.”

“All right. I pray for the safety of Leon-sama and Nine-sama, and I hope for your victory.” (Sicily)

　She began to pray to the god she believed in.

　She was as pure as a nun and as noble as a saint.

　I wanted to record it as a religious painting for posterity, but I couldn’t do that right now, so I gave up and started chanting the forbidden magic.

　Forbidden magic is a secret art developed by the magicians of an ancient magical civilization. It was a magic that required very difficult chanting and techniques.

　In short, it was very difficult magic, but in proportion to its difficulty, it was also very powerful.

　I focused all my attention on the chanting and the execution and waited for the spell to be completed.

　In the meantime, the one who is attracting the two Nightmares to me is Nine, the Flame Magician. He is fighting against the two Nightmares with his whole body covered in flames.

　It was looking good, but the fighting situation was far from favorable.

　Although he seemed to be able to handle the smaller Nightmare, he was being overwhelmed by the larger Nightmare. He was unable to use his fire magic to inflict fatal wounds. The Nightmare is using its massive frame to attack the Nine, while I can only cast spells.

　It was frustrating, but it wasn’t ever going to end like this

　My spell would be complete the moment the Nine could no longer withstand Nightmare’s offensive, or the moment the Nightmare tries to trample the Nine to death with its massive frame.

　Nine, who sensed this firsthand, smiled and rolled to the side.

　In other words, there is no more obstacle between me and the Nightmare.

“Odin, mighty and omnipotent god.

　With thy sacred lance, made of wisdom, thou shalt impale the giant horse.

　Pierce the world with thy lance of wisdom. “

　My right hand glows and roars as I speak this in the ancient magic language.

　The sacred metal engraved with ancient runes stretched out in a straight line, ready to skewer the giant horse.

　The spear that extended in a straight line first pierced the body of the small nightmare.

　[Odin’s Lance] penetrates the body of the small Nightmare as if it were a hot needle through butter.

　The small nightmare was instantly killed, but the problem was with the larger Nightmare.

　This powerful horse monstrosity will not be suppressed without destroying its heart. And unfortunately, Odin Lance was unable to catch the heart and missed by a fraction.

　The massive horse that had been pierced in the right side of its chest was flailing around in extreme pain. It tried to retaliate against Nine, but I wouldn’t let it.

　I sent magic power into Odin’s Lance extending from my right hand and chanted,

“Bomb!”

　Then Odin’s Lance shines and explodes.

　The exploded Odin’s Lance cut through Nightmare’s flesh and blood with the built-up force.

　It also shattered its bone and flesh.

　The Nightmare instantly turned into a lump of flesh and died before it could scream.

　Sicily mumbled at the sight.

“…Amazing.” (Sicily)

　And so,

　Now, I don’t know about that, but I’m pretty sure we’ve succeeded in escaping the immediate danger.

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