I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Intermission Chapter: Yuketsu no Ichizoku Intermittent short breaths shook the serene air flowing in this place . [Haaa— haa... haa... haa—] A very dense forest . Avoiding the major paths, I continued to run . The sound of twigs breaking . This could be a troublesome signal if I was trying to avoid the conspicuous roads in the forest . But I don’t care even if they heard me . I shake away the branches on my path . However, I also made sure that I don’t break more than three pieces . Does the thinness of my body help with dodging the branches on my path? I’m making sure that I don’t step on any twigs on my path . It’s really quiet, but I certainly am running fast . It’s as if my body is clad in wind . [—–hm?] I promptly slowed down my sprint . (Their presence disappeared...?) The speed of the trackers must have slowed down . I must have lost them... is not something I’d think about in this situation . I don’t think that they would give up so easily . At that time, I became really bewildered . Should I fight here or not? I turned around while I placed my back against the trunk of a tree . A stance against ambushes . The pursuers were from— “Yuketsu no Ichizoku” (T/N: Heroic Blood Clan) They are the descendants of the “Different World Heroes” who had once saved the world . Some heroes that came from different worlds had children on this continent . The person who had inherited the blood of Heroes were said to have exceptional physical abilities and talents compared to the ordinary people . However, I heard they can’t reach the levels of those Heroes who had fought against all evils and grew through multiple battles . However, comparing them to their ancestors is a story for another time . It doesn’t change the fact that they’re not an easy opponent who I can easily win against . I heard that all of the surrounding countries had some families with heroic blood flowing through them . They are important forces for those countries that weren’t able to summon Heroes . My troubles are still here though . I could definitely fight back if it’s just against one opponent . However, it will be difficult if I were to face four people at the same time . Fatigue had slowly accumulating in my body as I exhaled out a small sigh . (Apparently, it’s impossible to shake them off— should I use it or not?) “Spiritual Garment” (T/N: Sei-shiki Reisou) I decided to get ready for the inevitable . There is no guarantee that I’d win . But, I would need to cut them off if I want to escape . If I can’t escape from them, I should fight them while I still can . I called out the spirit residing within me . (I, Seras Ashrain call upon a spiritual garment... I sacrifice my peaceful sleep and offer it to you to form a contract—) Keeping the spirits’ name in my mind, I speak out the rest of the contract . (Sylfizea, Ferryl Banger, Will Ozega...) (T/N: These names might change depending on when they ever appear on the manga . I would sync it to that translation . ) Wind Spirit, Ice Spirit, Light Spirit Three stripes of colors wrapped around my, Seras’ body . A combination light green, bluish and white lines . When the light have started to disappear, I can see myself wearing armor and some other equipment . These armor and equipment are things I have never worn before . These were manifested by the power of the spirits . Formally named, Spiritual Garment . My appearance looks like I’m the Female Knight of the Light who had appeared in the legends . My appearance looks like how she was evaluated nowadays . I unsheathe the sword that’s hanging on my waist . —-Pisshhiii, pikki—- The blade of the sword is reinforced by ice . Blue snowflakes are appearing around the blade as they improve the efficiency of my sword . Kashha... An equipment was also slipped on my head and covered my head down to my eyebrows . The sliding part also hides where I’m looking at . Spiritual Garment, Final Form . Of course, my sight is also blocked by the cover in front of my eyes . But, there’s nothing wrong with it . The wind informs me of everything that’s around . My nerves may become overloaded, but my senses were definitely sharpened . However, compared to my sense of sight, I could easily catch the presence of the enemies’ movements . I could also anticipate their movements easier too . I put my ears against the earth . (The successors of the Heroic Blood’s four-person group of bounty hunters “White Walker”... To think I’d catch the attention of those four... I’ve been really negligent...) The so-called “Kiba”— Zalash Finebird (T/N: Fang) The so-called “Kisou Tengai” — Asura (T/N: Demonic Heavenly Body) The so-called “Geki Atsu” — Jaybin Sengai (T/N: Extreme Pressure) The so-called “Kenshin” — Magatsu Bradinus (T/N: Sword God) I sat upright as I move away my ears away from the ground . Is it because I’ve been running for too long? Fatigue has accumulated on my brain and body . I closed my eyes that are hidden inside the hood . (Athough no one knows of their names in the mercenary circle, I have heard of a remarkable and yet atrocious four-man group... It seems that I have never heard of any good rumors at all...) I’ve fought with them multiple times until here . They’re certainly strong . However, I don’t think they’ve seriously attacked me yet . It’s as if they were probably trying to measure my ability . However— they have soon started to gradually attack seriously . That’s why I’m prepared to fight them right here as I’m reinforced by my determination . (I can’t let them catch me . ) I prepared for them as I grasped the handle of my sword tightly with both of my hands . (Right in this place, I’ll defeat them!) I waited for any signs of movement . I’m also making sure that I have sharpened my senses, so that I could see through any kind of movements nearby . [.........] A single drop of sweat stained my white cheek as it flow along my skin . It has been quite an amount of time since I’ve been in this state . (Are they still not moving yet...? No... They’re probably waiting for something—) —zokkkkuuu— As if I was pierced by my sword enchanted with ice, I could a chill pierce through my spines . Are they finally going to start getting serious? Our game of tag had come to an end huh . The playtime is over . Is this when it really starts? The time for the real hunt . And— I unintentionally released one of my hands from the handle of my sword . This is because I have this strange feeling of discomfort somewhere on my throat . I put my hand over my mouth . (What... What is this?) I feel like something wrong will happen . It’s like I’m assaulted by a sudden urge to vomit . I feel shaky . Everything in my sight looks intensely irregular . I don’t even know if the White Walker became stronger or weaker as time had passed . As my recognition of the situation became clearer, I can’t help but be agitated . I don’t know how strong my opponents are . I can’t even analyze their strength correctly . I have made a foolish decisions, huh . To think that I had thought that I could fight against these strange enemies... Can I even fight back against weird enemies like these? Heroic Blood Clan . Was it imprudent of me to attempt to fight against an enemy who carries the legendary blood? Should I have ran away at that time? Gasaaa... . I quickly reacted upon the sudden sounds I heard . Holding the blade enchanted with ice, I charged towards the direction of the sounds . (...no . . oh no!?) The sounds I heard just now was just a trick . On the thicket diagonally behind my back— I felt a presence . [] (–eh?) Who the heck is this? He... doesn’t look like he’s from the White Walker . I can’t feel any “strength” coming out of him at all . But, it’s strange . Something’s unusual . He doesn’t look as strong as those four . Yes... He’s not stronger than them at all . And yet— the spirits were frightened of him . Furthermore, (It’s as if his presence... It’s as if they’re from a monster...?) One more thing that’s suspicious was, I can’t feel any hostility from him at all . It’s as if his harmful thoughts are so thin . Most of all... (My body... can’t move...? Why...!?) [I felt your intent to attack me— Well, thanks to your killing intent, though I also felt some impurities on your killing intent mixed in . Anyway, that’s beyond the point . ] A man’s voice . What in the world is he saying? (There are impurities on my killing intent...?) [I felt that there’s something different from the four-person group I had met earlier, so I guess I’ll talk to you for a bit . Though I said that, I’ll keep your movement sealed just in case . ] After a bit of a struggle, I can finally say something . [What... do... you... want...?] [If I were to put it simply, I feel like I lost my way . If you’re knowledgeable about this place, tell me where the nearest town or village is . I’m not a local of this place . It’s also because of it that I don’t know those things that you’d usually call common knowledge . That’s why I want you to tell me everything I needto know about this place—] For a moment, my thoughts came to a halt . (There’s no signs of falsehood at all...?) With the help of the spirit of the wind, I am able to determine whether someone tells the “truth” or not . From the impressions of the spirits, I’ve also understood that the accuracy of this judgement was high . (Is he really... just a lost person? Moreover...) There’s one big question that had been bugging me . He just mentioned earlier of a “four-person group that he had met earlier” . (Did I hear it correctly—?) The presence of those four people has disappeared . What exactly happened to the White Walker?