Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 194
194. Mari-ne and the Defense Battle (Final Chapter)
White and black feathers fluttered chaotically.
The feathers, which seemed to cover the entire field below, began to change as they descended.
The white feathers clung to Roulette-san and her raid group, while black feathers adhered to Judas-san and the monsters.
However, unlike Gils’s, this “Curse Arts” did not glow or explode.
I wondered what kind of skill it was, but its effects became apparent almost immediately.
Everyone’s movements became sharper, while Judas-san and his group’s movements became sluggish.
It seemed that the skill was tailored to each person’s traits—those who were strong became stronger, those who were fast became faster.
Conversely, Judas-san and his group showed the opposite effect, a change that I could clearly observe from my vantage point.
For those fighting up close, the effect of Vel’s skill must have been even more pronounced.
“That’s amazing, Vel!”
“Piyo! Piyoyoo!!”
Vel chirped proudly.
As if responding to Vel’s cries, Roulette-san and the members of the church fought with renewed vigor.
Jade-san had said, “Just five more minutes.”
“If this keeps up—”
I was about to feel relieved, but I had forgotten.
My words just now had set up a classic flag.
No sooner had I realized this than the monsters fused with Judas-san and his group began to emit a black aura.
As everyone watched to see what would happen, Judas-san and his group let out a roar.
<<Gyisharaaa!!!>>
No human words remained in their voices.
As if to prove my impression correct, Judas-san and his group regained their momentum in an instant.
“Damn, they’re getting stronger again at this point?”
Mareus-san cursed, blocking an attack with his large shield.
“They’re likely using their last bit of strength, perhaps even at the cost of their lives,” Kanna-san added.
To back up Kanna-san’s words, some of Judas-san’s comrades suddenly collapsed and stopped moving, even in the midst of battle.
“Damn it, they’re like dead soldiers—troublesome.”
At that moment, Judas-san broke through a gap in our disrupted formation caused by the fierce assault.
With everyone occupied maintaining the front line, there was no one who could intercept him from reaching Jade-san.
If I tried to block with my threads, there was a high chance I’d be overpowered.
It was dangerous, but should I call Vel back and summon Gils from the air?
Maybe with [Dragon Threads], I could make it in time.
Just as I thought that, I realized something.
Even though they had transformed, our opponents were still people living in this world, and if I used [Dragon Threads], I might take their lives.
This wasn’t like the time we fought against other adventurers.
The people of this world cannot be revived.
As I hesitated, Jade-san looked up at me and shook his head.
“A dirty job like that is for adults.”
Despite the looming threat in front of him, his tone was as light as ever.
Then, Judas-san swung his axe down, deeply cutting into Jade-san’s body.
“Ugh!”
“Jade-san!!”
I couldn’t help but scream as I watched Jade-san cough up blood and collapse.
But just before he hit the ground, he spoke.
“<Malediction Counter>”
The moment he uttered the word, a red flash of light surged around us.
The effect was dramatic.
Not only Judas-san but all the monsters attacking us suddenly collapsed, unable to move.
There was no sign of them getting up again.
While everyone stood in stunned silence, Jade-san’s body, looking satisfied, was enveloped in particles of light and began to vanish.
A moment later, the others realized what had happened and cheered.
But I couldn’t join in their celebration, too worried about Jade-san…