I Got the Academy Morale Rune

216 – Transcendence Room: Canales (4)

‘f*ck… It’s really too much.’

What is this, there are no leeches.

Even after putting out so many fires, another fire appeared.

Even the fire that came back stronger and bigger this time.

As if proving the word ‘trial’…

The transcendent fire attack greeted us tirelessly.

When the hell will it end?

I think I’ve held out for at least 15 minutes so far, but this f*cking ordeal shows no signs of ending.

‘Armor replacement.’

But there was no time for whining.

That doesn’t change anything.

Only we are in danger.

I quickly put my sword in and drew out my shield.

As long as the [Jin Flowing Bow Sword] was also blocked, there was no reason to hold the sword anymore.

‘… I really didn’t want to do this.’

I thought it was too reckless and excluded it from the selection.

A means of defense left to the last, really.

that.

Utilize my body and shield…

It was just ‘directly blocking’ that fire.

“Juyeon-ah, don’t move.”

“no… !!”

Ignoring Kang Joo-yeon who screams as if she noticed something, I hold her tightly in my arms.

And I had my back from the flames.

Hwaruk- Hwareu-!!

Originally, it was customary to face the flames and raise a shield.

However, doing so could put Kang Joo-yeon in the back in danger.

Because the only place the flames that flowed down the side of the shield could go is the back.

Therefore, I turn my body in the opposite direction to cover her with my shield, and receive all the flames with my body.

If I defend in this way, the attack I take on becomes more severe, but I was able to develop a more perfect defense.

‘… All remaining skills.’

[Defense the iron wall], and [Become hard].

Finally, use all remaining defense skills.

I did everything I could.

All that remains is to hope that the power of that flame is not my prediction, and that this attack will be the last.

I couldn’t help but wish for it.

and… .

Kwwa, Kwahia- !!

Roaring-!!

For the first time in my life…

A tremendous fire and pain began to overwhelm me.

* * *

‘no… .’

Kang Joo-yeon looked at the dark in front of her eyes with a stunned face.

Due to Do Jae-hyeon hugging him so tightly that he could not move, he was blocked from all sides and unable to do anything.

However, she raised her magic to do something.

‘no… no.’

It shouldn’t be like this.

At this rate, Do Jae-hyun was really dangerous.

The danger of that fire…

Even Kang Joo-yeon, who handles fire, had no idea.

Fire for the first time in my life.

A fire that even my dad couldn’t feel.

A catastrophic fire that seemed to devour everything.

Do Jae-hyeon blocked the fire with his bare body.

It was a reckless act, putting the shield behind only to protect Kang Joo-yeon.

I couldn’t just sit still and watch it.

‘One more self-defense… !!’

It was a skill that had already been blocked once, but Kang Joo-yeon somehow managed to use it again.

A shield of fire rising around Do Jae-hyeon.

But, as you’ve seen before.

The [self-defense weapon] was too easily consumed by the huge fire.

Kwwa, Kwahia- !!

Roaring-!!

And a terrible fire attack finally hit them.

I hear an intense explosion that sounds like my eardrums will explode.

Huge flames pouring down in succession.

An overwhelming amount of magical energy that can be felt only with energy.

“Ahh… .”

Kang Joo-yeon looked ahead with a desperate face.

The man who blocked this ridiculous attack alone.

Do Jae-hyun didn’t even groan…

I was still unable to move.

I can feel that state as I ride the hand holding his body.

That’s why Kang Joo-yeon was more scared.

some pain sometimes.

It comes so painfully that you can’t even make a sound.

The current Do Jae-hyun was like that.

Due to being hit directly by a huge flame that was too strong, the damage seemed more severe than an ordinary attack.

No matter how high the fire resistance is, no matter how high the durability value is.

A level of fire that can never be handled.

Kang Joo-yeon could not imagine how much the pain would be.

‘No, no…’ .’

Kang Joo-yeon said as if screaming inwardly.

A deep regret crept into her heart.

If only I hadn’t followed him.

So, if he had gone through this ordeal alone…

Wouldn’t he have been so sick?

Wasn’t everything his greed?

In a crisis situation pushed to the limit, she felt like everything was her fault.

Kang Joo-yeon, who did not have a body-strengthening rune, and Do Jae-hyeon, who endured the ordeal alone with her on her back.

Unnecessary thoughts kept hitting my head.

Hur- Hurreuk-!!

And as if to bruise her.

One more time.

The flames soared.

A very savage and merciless attack.

but it must be blocked.

There are no more defensive skills.

If I got hit this time, it was really over.

‘please… anything… .’

In the despair that knows no end.

Kang Joo-yeon raised her magic as if crying.

But nothing could be done.

No matter how much she used the [self-defense weapon], it was consumed by the flames, and there were no other defensive skills she could use.

She must have awakened anew and obtained the legendary rune [Guardian Eternal Flame], but… Actually, she wasn’t using the rune properly.

Every time I used my ability, something was blocked like a wall, and it was difficult to draw out the true power of defense, which is reflected in the name of ‘Guardian’.

I vaguely realized that I needed another awakening condition in addition to simply acquiring runes… The exact conditions were not known.

That was the reason Kang Joo-yeon was powerless.

‘Jaehyun… .’

Kang Joo-yeon was resentful of herself.

What is the best prospect in Korea, and what is an A-level holder?

So far, I have built my career with a lot of praise and expectations, but I couldn’t do anything at the most important moment.

The person she loves and cherishes more than anyone else.

The person who allowed her to be the most honest with her own feelings.

For the first time in her life…

For the first time, the person I felt loved.

I can’t even protect such a precious person, what does all those modifiers mean?

‘Sorry… .’

Despair leads to frustration, and frustration leads to giving up.

In deep regret and self-abasement, Kang Joo-yeon’s heart went down without knowing the end.

like this…

Accepting everything as it is.

I just thought it would end miserably.

But then.

“… Kang, starring… .”

A voice came out of him.

It’s full of metal sounds, and it’s cracked a lot, but…

It was definitely Do Jae-hyun’s voice.

“Jae Jae-ah… !”

Kang Joo-yeon was surprised and called him.

He was thought to be completely dying, but fortunately he was able to speak.

He slowly loosened the body he had embraced.

Then, holding her shoulder with a trembling hand, he barely let out his voice.

“… More, cheaper… Cool.”

“what… Called?”

Kang Joo-yeon asked back at the words that didn’t sound right.

What do you want to say?

In an emergency situation where a fire seems to strike at any moment…

what does he want to say

To such a question, Do Jae-hyun responded with a soft smile.

And a word to say.

“… Can you fight more? yes… I need strength.”

“… … !”

in that brief word.

Kang Joo-yeon’s body instantly hardened like a stone statue.

that.

It was a word I will never forget.

-Juyeon Kang. can you fight more? i need your strength

＜The Forest Covered by Snakes＞.

The dungeon where he hunted the boss together with him.

The hopeless situation at that time when I thought everything was over.

Do Jae-hyun, who showed amazing ability and made a breakthrough alone.

He said the same thing back then.

same…

I had reached out to her.

-let’s go.

The moment I saw him, my heart was pounding for the first time.

Maybe the moment you fell in love for the first time.

Even then, he believed in Kang Joo-yeon.

I asked for help without hesitation.

Even though the natural power and ability are overwhelmingly superior…

That a colleague would help him and overcome the ‘trial’.

I didn’t have any doubts.

“… Cool!”

And it was still the same today.

Fight until your whole body is in ruins…

Even if the result came back to despair.

Holder, his one and only colleague and lover, is unable to do anything…

Even when I blamed myself and tried to give up.

he didn’t give up

He still held out his hand to Kang Joo-yeon.

Although she did not believe in herself.

Do Jae-hyun always believed in her.

“… … .”

Kang Joo-yeon stared blankly at him.

A man looking at himself smiling like an idiot.

The exterior is as shabby as the ashes left over from a fire…

That moment.

He was shining brighter than anyone else.

The one he loves, so much.

He was such a wonderful person.

So Jooyeon Kang swallowed the falling tears…

I looked at him with a smile on my face.

And nodded vigorously.

“… huh!”

that’s clear

One of the smiles Jooyeon Kang has had throughout her life.

It was the brightest, most beautiful smile.

[Your firm will and the dragon knight’s earnest request reach you like a wish. Fragments of forgotten memories flow through the cycle and return to you. The holy oath, which remained as a very old trace, shines again!]

[You have obtained a new rune, ‘Traces of the Dragon.]

[Acquire 6 each of Magic and Spirit according to the rune’s tendency.]

[All special conditions are satisfied, and all restrictions on the legendary rune ‘Guardian Eternal Flame’ are lifted. The true power of the rune is newly awakened.]

[The level of the ‘Guardian Eternal Flame’ rune has risen. … … ]

[Your understanding of all ‘fire’ that exists increases rapidly. You gain 10 each of Magic and Fire Resistance.]

Numerous information windows pop up suddenly.

Kwaaa-

Hwareuk- Hwareuk-!!

And as if it was a promise.

Flames approaching right in front of you.

Kang Joo-yeon closes her eyes for a while and puts them off…

She gently hugged her boyfriend.

and.

when she opens her eyes again

“Burn endlessly.”

Her gaze toward the flying fire attack.

It was colder than ever.