How to Survive as a Genius Spy in the Game Chapter 292 - Great Devil (1)

The world becomes blurry again. An unclear vision, everything rippling like fog. Despite my confident words, I’ve entered a season that doesn’t exist in the world.

It can’t be helped. We are the hammer. The three Sword Masters are the anvil. Similar to the hammer and anvil strategy, but a little different.

We’re an impatient hammer, not knowing when the anvil will break. We, the hammer, are also in a state where we can easily break. We were at such a disadvantage.

There was some disappointment. We had worked tirelessly to land Teme’s Spear.

‘It was also the part we believed in.’

The most ideal situation would have been for the Great Devil to fall with that one hit. It was too hopeful to think it would really happen.

Still, I thought it would deal a considerable blow. But the Great Devil who was hit by the spear looked quite fine.

It could be a disguise. To not show weakness. After all, the one who pulled out Teme’s Spear threw it away as if touching fire.

But in our disadvantaged state, it was hard to think only positively. The creature’s momentum hadn’t diminished at all.

Still, there’s hope. If all the stories from long ago, from the time of the founding emperor, are true… the three Sword Masters shouldn’t have been able to hold out at all.

Unless you’re a Sword Lord, you can’t even face it. That’s what we knew. But the three Sword Masters held out, even if just for a moment.

That means the creature’s body isn’t in perfect condition. Surely destroying one of the orbs back then had a big impact.

I had expected it, but now I was certain. The plain dyed in darkness was also one of the proofs.

The creature that cursed and turned part of the vast sea into ashes ended up just dyeing a plain in darkness.

Well, we don’t know what else might be hidden yet. It’s probably not just dyeing it in darkness.

Suddenly, I felt a sense of competitiveness. A longing for the sword. What kind of being was the Sword Lord who faced something stronger than this? My thoughts were drifting. I shook my head to clear them away.

“We’ll move now.”

Putting aside my brief contemplation, I took Erendil’s hand and led her. It was to aim for the Great Devil’s back once again.

I didn’t move particularly carefully. The Great Devil had already talked as if it had noticed us.

Whether that was true or not, I judged that it was more important to aggressively pressure rather than reduce dissonance now.

Even if we don’t show ourselves, the Great Devil has to be conscious of Teme’s Spear. It’s the weapon that defeated it long ago.

If those words earlier were bluff, that’s even better, and even if not, it could give the struggling Sword Masters some breathing room.

No matter how weakened it might be, based on what I felt from the first attack, it didn’t seem like it would fall after one or two more hits.

‘We need to take a long view, to succeed in making one attack a fatal blow.’

Of course, taking a long view didn’t really mean a prolonged battle. The Sword Masters said they could hold out for about 5 minutes.

It doesn’t literally mean 5 minutes. It’s 5 minutes assuming they charge with all their might to fix the Great Devil in one place, like just now.

Anyway, Erendil and I hope to extend that time by pressuring the Great Devil with our movements.

The most positive scenario would be for Denif’s side to kill another devil. That would add 3 more Sword Masters to our side.

If that happens, we really see a possibility. Cedric was on standby nearby. We could fight in shifts.

As injured Sword Masters receive treatment and rejoin, accumulating hits with Teme’s Spear, there’s hope of victory after a truly long battle.

I told Cedric to conserve his strength as much as possible. If the mystic of healing appeared in the Great Devil’s eyes, it was obvious it would become the primary target. Cedric didn’t have the power to withstand that.

But it was also difficult to keep him in a season that doesn’t exist in the world. Fatal wounds had to be treated on-site, and the more people there were, the greater the discomfort.

“Oh no…”

“It’s moving too.”

While we were moving to take its back, the Great Devil leaped towards the plain dyed in darkness. It’s a wise choice for the creature.

It only came here to ambush Erendil, after all, and the darkness-covered Romanek Plain was something it had created using its power.

I felt a bit regretful. It meant our fight would become more difficult. If only the Sword Masters had charged more recklessly, couldn’t we have blocked it?

Hmm, no. The result wouldn’t have changed. They would have just suffered greater injuries trying to block its movement.

“Your Majesty, this way.”

While moving again holding Erendil’s hand, a thought suddenly struck me. The creature had also entered the plain. And not far away, there was another devil.

It didn’t seem bad to pretend to aim for its back and attack the other devil instead. No, it was more than just not bad.

Earlier, we couldn’t move easily because the Great Devil wasn’t visible. It’s different now. The creature is showing itself right here.

If we can successfully deal with one devil, the fight will surely become easier.

“Your Majesty. Can you hold out?”

“I’m fine so far.”

Separately, Erendil’s condition was something I had to keep paying attention to. Both for the immediate battle and for the future.

I checked Erendil’s face even after hearing her words. She really did look fine so far.

Of course, we can’t stop this fight even if something goes wrong right now. But there might be more movement outside.

“We need to change the plan a bit.”

“How so?”

“Let’s aim for the other one first.”

Erendil narrowed her eyes. It seemed the message got through without further explanation. But she looked worried.

“Will the three Sword Masters be alright?”

“They should be able to manage for a short while.”

The 1 minute before our first attack and now would be different. Back then, they had come out more aggressively to hide us and create an angle of attack.

When preparing for battle, I had told them to fight while being mindful of their stamina and injuries as much as possible after the first attack.

That’s why I think they can hold out for more than 5 minutes. In fact, it was meaningless unless it was the initial attack.

The three Sword Masters’ all-out attack becomes the signal for our attack. It’s better for them to fight safely without minding us.

Of course, whether they can fight safely against the Great Devil is another matter, but they’ll hold out better than charging recklessly.

And I’m certain that if the Sword Masters heard my thoughts, they would tell us to do it.

Even if I were a Sword Master fighting the Great Devil, I would say to do it if we could deal with another devil with a moment’s hardship.

After all, with just the three of them, they could barely hold out against the Great Devil. We need to reduce the number of enemies.

“If that’s what you think…”

“This way.”

I changed direction. Towards the middle of where the Great Devil and the devil of slaughter were fighting. I’m not sure if it will notice. The devil of slaughter side was fine.

Only the Great Devil recognizes us. But whether the Great Devil would warn it was another matter.

That’s why we couldn’t move too openly. We sometimes hesitated or changed direction as if aiming for the Great Devil’s back.

Though my mind was racing, not much time had passed. It had been about 3 minutes since we re-entered the season that doesn’t exist in the world.

The Great Devil’s rampage became visible. I swallowed hard. What was happening outside? Had it guessed our intentions?

This was the right moment. While pretending to aim for its back, we arrived near where the devil of slaughter was. We still couldn’t pinpoint its exact location.

But I thought there was a possibility. Even the Great Devil recognized it but couldn’t avoid it.

‘Like before too.’

Unlike the Great Devil, the devils find it difficult to avoid the spear. What worried me was whether the Great Devil had given a warning.

It might have told our location, causing the devil of slaughter to leave this area.

That’s also why we didn’t move too far from the Great Devil. If the devil wasn’t visible, we’d aim for the Great Devil instead.

It was a gamble taken using the Sword Masters’ safety as collateral. I hoped the devil was nearby.

“Your Majesty, we’re going out.”

“I’m ready.”

She couldn’t take a throwing stance in advance like before. We couldn’t specify the devil’s location. The discomfort disappears and the world becomes clear.

The first thing I feel are the signals sent by the winds. Thankfully, the devil of slaughter hadn’t left its position.

At a distance neither too far nor too close, Denif and two Sword Masters were fighting hard. The Great Devil hadn’t been able to warn it.

It was a moment when action was more urgent than words. I turned Erendil’s body to set the direction. We had practiced this process countless times.

During that brief moment, I didn’t mind the Great Devil. Believing that the three Sword Masters would protect us with their lives. Of course, we couldn’t ignore it for long.

Erendil didn’t panic and took a stance while taking a breath. Seeing her take a running start, I turned my body. Behind, the Great Devil was visible.

Rudehrn and Faorn were gritting their teeth trying to stop it, but they were at a distance because they didn’t know our location. Mondegreen was completely opposite and couldn’t even attempt to protect us.

It’s approaching at tremendous speed. Darkness rising from the ground aims for us.

I cut down the dark tentacles with Sword Energy while putting strength in my legs. We need to dodge as soon as the spear is thrown. Time was tight.

‘Damn it.’

The Great Devil was right in front of us. And then whoosh- the sound of Teme’s Spear cutting through the air was heard. I hugged Erendil and leaped sideways as if flying. I breathe mana into the amulet.

Boom-! The Great Devil ran straight ahead and smashed the place where we had been. Then it changed direction at a right angle.

There was no deceleration compared to me kicking off the winds’ foothold and moving. Should I say it’s running at full speed at a right angle?

Moonlight draws a full moon. At the moment when fear rises at the darkness approaching like a tsunami, the darkness becomes blurry. It was a season that doesn’t exist in the world.

“Haah…”

Erendil let out a deep sigh. Her face was pale. It’s natural since even I was almost overwhelmed by the momentary pressure.

A black form strikes down at us. It seemed to have recognized us accurately. But there was no impact, since we were in a season that doesn’t exist in the world.

It seemed we didn’t need to worry unless the darkness clung to my body and came along like before. The one thing I was curious about right now was:

I couldn’t look at the devil’s side because I was focused on the Great Devil. I asked Erendil.

“Your Majesty, did the spear hit?”

Erendil, who had looked a bit dazed, looked up at me at my question. Her eyes become clear and a smile forms on her lips.

I felt the same. I didn’t need to hear the result, it seemed. Erendil nodded.

“It hit, right in the chest.”

Still, hearing it spoken felt different. Elation floods my mind. We dealt with one devil with a suddenly changed plan.

“Your Majesty!”

Overwhelmed by joy, I hugged Erendil without realizing. It was an unconscious action. I realized it because of Erendil’s words.

“Schurtafen, I can’t breathe.”

“Ah… I’m sorry.”

Erendil, freed from my embrace, shook her head while coughing lightly. She grasped my hand tightly.

“No. It wasn’t bad.”

Feeling my cheeks burning, I focused on the next task. Even if the devil of slaughter was hit by the spear, it won’t die immediately.

While Denif finishes it off, I too need to keep the Great Devil in check. It meant we had to quickly leave this place.

“Your Majesty, we’ll go out again. Be careful.”

Of course, it doesn’t mean confronting it directly. Just irritating the Great Devil’s nerves. Anyway, it seemed like hope was in sight.

I hoped this hope wouldn’t shatter. After all, the unsettling factor of why it dyed the plain in darkness still remained.