[186th day]
After a few days of 'will' training, the two went through drastic changes.
Veronica is now suffering nigthmarish dreams from the traumatic training. On the other hand, half of Tony's hair turned white from the inexplicable feeling he felt.
It was to the point that the two were unable to tell the passage of time as they were stuck in a loop of suffering.
Even with the time for their 'break', it became unfamilliar to the two that the sensation of being 'free and liberated' no longer exist in their mind.
To them, they could not drop their guards down as the fear that continue to follow them had too much of an impact, scarring their soul.
"Master, I think it is time to help milord"
Luca asked with teary eyes.
"I'll do it tomorrow"
"But... even the citizens are starting to feel that something is ominous in the air! Not to mention, Pallius is also starting to feel scared even though we are far from them!"
"Fine. You can go back now"
"....."
After receiving confirmation that Aldo will step in, Luca backed down and exited the magic tower.
"Olad, tell Hugo to stop"
"I apologize but that will be impossible"
Olad bowed as he refused the order.
"Tell me why you say it is impossible"
"The amount of bloodlust that sir Hugo is exerting is creating a dissonance, enough to cause the mana around him to become erratic.
As I am able to go to any place by using the mana to project an image and use it to create a sounds to tell others what I want for them to know, I will be stuck in the distorted space if I were to go in"
"....."
Aldo then begun to think how he would be able to stop Hugo with the memories he has.
"I wanted to try that one... I guess this is the perfect chance for me to do it"
Aldo went up to the fifth floor of the magic tower.
"Olad, prepare the artillery cannon"
"Understood"
The magic cannon that Leon and the others stole from Ghalvhir after making their way to the capital of the fallen kingdom was dismantled and became a brand new cannon.
"Load the cannon using the mana generated by the altar"
"Executing command..."
The mana that was gathered onto the cannon formed into the shape of a missile.
"Hmm?"
Hugo who felt the change of the flow of mana in the air retracted his bloodlust.
"How strange. I don't feel anything that could be considered an enemy within a hundred kilometers, so what is that shut in trying to hit?"
Meanwhile, in the grand canal outside of the barrier's range.
"Master, that is-"
"Don't bother, Anise. It is the day for the two of us to rest so don't bother yourself with things like this during your day off"
"Understood, master"
The cannon finished loading the mana and begun implementing the spells that was programmed onto it.
"It is ready"
"FIRE!"
SHING!
The missile flew upwards, breaking through the barrier.
"Is something up there?"
Hugo focused his concentration to see if there was something in the sky.
The missile then turned around and begun to descend.
"...!"
The blasters activated and begun to descend at an alarming rate.
"This must be his way of telling me to stop. But still, he sure is going overboard"
The citizens felt like it was their end and begun to pray for safety to the God of Repentance.
"FIne. I will give you a show"
A spear of flame was conjured on Hugo's hand and flew towards the missile.
"Huh?"
The citizens opened their eyes and saw hundreds, if not thousands, of butterflies made of fire flying above their heads.
"Whoa!"
Their feeling of helplessness was instantly washed away as joy took over their mind upon seeing the magical and enchanting event unfolding before their eyes.
"Hail tower master Aldo!"
"Hail lord Aldo!"
The citizens were celebrating happily.
"That tower master of your city sure is insane"
Hugo sat down and poured water on three cups.
"Drink. Since one of the two acted, I will postpone Will training for now"
"....."
The two extended their arms to reach for the cups. But only one managed to get it.
"Is... is something wrong, master?"
Veronica asked with lifeless eyes.
[A mission has been generated]
[The mission is a
[Tribulation(1)]
Mission description: ???
Objective: Defend the city.
Reward upon completion: ???
Failure to complete the objective: ???
Time until the first wave: 2 days
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Upon seeing the message from AQA, the three were alarmed as they never saw this kind of mission before.
[This act is not allowed until the mission end]
"Shit! Just what is happening!?"
Aldo who tried sending a message to Marco and Leon was rejected by AQA.
[During
With little time for them to prepare with no information as to what they might face against, the three held a meeting with their aides present, including Hugo who became curious after seeing the change of expression in Tony.
Those present in the room was then briefed about what will happen two days from now.
"We will have to build small dirt walls five hundred meters away from the barrier.
After that, Charlie and Anise will guard the southern section as it will be more advantaheous for you two to fight on water. Tony and Veronica will guard the eastern section as you two are more familiar with the forest than anyone else. The magicians will be led by Roman and guard the western section while me and junior will guard the northern section.
Is there any question?"
"None"
"That is fine with me"
Charlie and Tony who knows that Aldo specialize in playing defense and strategy games trusted him with the plan to tackle the mission this time with no hesitation.
"....."
Anise, Veronica, Aldo junior, and Roman shook their heads as they trust Aldo's plan.
"I would like to remind you all that I won't be helping you"
Hugo's words attract their attention, making them silent as they looked at each other.
"It is like-"
"That's fine, it is not like we were expecting anything from you anyway"
Hugo's mouth was left ajar after hearing Charlie's words.
He stared into blank space as Aldo give them a more detailed instruction what to do to ensure the safety of the citizens.