The irregulars
Chapter 19
The army marches into the deep dark forest blocking most of the sunlight in search for the abducted princess Runa, with it's hundreds soldiers ready to fight to death.
At Noon they arrived. Within the location, without anything to find even the trace of the demons.
''is this the location? The head of the knights confirmed
''yes. This was the location the church tells. "Said King Norza.
they camped on the site waiting for a signal of demons movements, while they are resting as they have time, king norza held a meeting, there the king norza, great mage of light Lucian, and head of knights Zex, with Gen, Claude, and Rein, Gathering.
''u-um why are we called? ''Rein asked.
"of coarse you three should be involved in this meeting, i have high expectation of you young boys. as such you gave a fine support with your talents. ''King norza stated with his smiling face that's looking forward to what kind of surprise they do once the battle starts.
cheering the rest of their status, the trio were already expecting that it will be Great and so it is.
the mage of light has light affinity in magic and fire affinity in spirit, he has 25 magic spells and 11 spiritual arts. the head of knight has earth and fire affinity in magic with some sword techniques and skills.
while in the meeting, Gen was in deep though of how weak he is in battles as he had no offensive spells. then he got an idea.
''your majesty... can i talk with the mages? '' he asked.
''hmm. for what reason? ''king norza replied.
''oh... i just wanted to talk with them about magic stuff and their spells. "Gen stated.
''fine. go to the site where mages are. ''Norza granted Gen the permission to go along with a single mage with him as guide.
Arriving at the site where mages camper together, he took his time asking if there is a mage that has light or dark affinity.
"Um... Excuse me. Do you know any mage that has light or dark affinity?.
Asking on a mage he responded.
"A mage with light affinity huh... There are only a few but all of them are on the church.
"I see... How about dark mages?
"Dark mages... There is one. However he is the weakest of us though haha! "Said a mage laughing pridefully.
"Can I see the mage? "Gen asked however his expression was dead as he felt annoyed hearing the understatement and mockery.
"Hmm. Well she is just there go on, I bet she got on another trouble.
"Thank you.
Gen walked to where he was guided until he sees a Girl being bullied by some mage and knights.
"Hey stop it please! "Said black girl desperately.
"Why though blackie girl. Just do what we said or you will pay! "Said a Knight.
The girl was pinned into a tree by the knights with some mages casting some magic.
"These guys. I hate trampling someone's life and story. "Gen was angry and thought of a plan to help her.
"Gen dove into the shadows with his magic ''shadow mend'' and stabbed the tree far from them.
They noticed the three got cut down therefore they were alerted and have to investigate. With Gen speed in the shadows he easily came back from cutting a tree to where the girl is.
"They finally leave her. "Gen thought with relief while He approached the girl and asked.
"Hello! I am Gen, may I know your name?
The dark red haired girl became wary of Gen with her black crimson eyes filled with fear.
"Uhh. Don't worry... I mean no harm. See I'm just a kid in 15, I bet you can beat me as a mage right?
"Why are you here?
"You see I was looking for a mage with dark affinity.
"I-i am whose your looking for "she said with a silent sad tone, that made Gen pursue to cheer her.
"I was right, considering she has darkish hair, she has dark affinity. A knowledge from anime comes in handy huh. "Gen thought proudly as a Otaku NEET.
"Oh you are. May I know your name miss mage?
"S-shannie my name is shannie el shadore...
"Please call me Gen, I was looking for you.
Silently Gen used his appraisal skill. He found the girl only has dark affinity in magic, however she has fire affinity in spiritual arts, it's just her spiritual energy was too weak and undeveloped.
''w-what do you want from me?....''
"Oh please can you show me your dark magic?''
Even though saying that Gen already knows her magic spells. There are three of them, dark arrow, shadow camouflage, and dark blast.
"R-Really. But.....''
"Don't worry. "Gen took his hand and enchant his dark magic of dark sanctuary, the shadows created illuminations or stars with sunlight. "I can use dark magic to''.
Seeing other than her using dark magic made her felt relief but also sorry.
"Why show me? Hide it.''
"Miss shannie, I take comfort in darkness because it gives me silence and peace on my worst and sad moments. "Said Gen
Thankfully it convinced shannie to show her spells though it's not for Gen but for Her to be able to understand.
"Dark arrow.'' she chanted as a dark pointy arrow manifested from her mana and aimed at a branch where the branches was destroyed.
"See... it's weak and awful...
"Hmmm... Really? If you were at your dangerous moment where you can rely on anyone to save you, would you use your darkness for protection? "Said Gen
Gen's statement made shannie in confusion however it also gave her test.
"I-i do.... "She replied.
"See. Your darkness protects you not harm you, it's a gift to you not a curse, so why hide and seal it when it's a part of yourself ?
These wise words made her think of what is really the right thing to do. As she spoke.
"Because everyone hate it.
"Because they hate it huh, do you mean that you will sacrifice your true self just to liked by unquestioning people who critic without knowledge and sympathy.
The statement made her fall silent truly wishing for the words what Gen said to come true for her, however her fears drives her back.
Therefore Gen thought an idea.''
"Would you mind to Follow me?''
"To where?''
"A place that might change you. "Said Gen Smiling peacefully.
She followed Gen for a few minutes and arrived at the Camp where the king and others resides.
"W-what! Isn't this where the king is!''
Nervously shannie following Gen, as Gen stand on side with the King.
"King Norza, may I ask for a favor?''
"What is it Gen state it?''
"This girl, she was bullied for having a dark magical affinity, I want her to be free to who she was and I want her to teach me something about dark magic.''
Gen mischievous plan have a higher chance of succession as he saved her daughter once and help him, plus the king daughter also has Dark affinity.
"...Very well. I will ask Lucian to look for her as a mage.
"Yes! Thank you very much! Your majesty.
The king stared at shannie and has piqued his interest henceforth he ask.
"You are the daughter of a barony of shadore, you have dark magic? I guess you will get along with Gen and Runa.
"Y-yes! Your majesty.
"You may go with Gen from now on.
"Yes!
After a few moments later, shannie were lost in thought as her hearth pounded loudly after meeting the king unexpectedly.
"W-what was that Gen! "She says on a louder tone with both anger from the sudden surprise and joy from acceptance of the king.
"The king got your back now, you don't need to worry about those guys who assault you . "Said Gen.
''t-thank you... why go such lengths?''
feeling thankful as she said silently with her hopeful gaze for safety and freedom with curiosity.
''well... i don't want to see something i like being trampled. ''said Gen
"w-what! y-you don't mean.....''
''Ah! NO! NO!. what i mean is the dark magic, i do love darkness.....''
surprised by Gen words she mistook it as a confession therefore it made an awkward air between them.
''M-miss shannie, lets practice dark magic.....''
'Y-yes...''
"damn what an awkward scene. "thought Gen holding his embarrassment.
''but is it really okay...i mean using dark magic?''
''yes! i have the king's permission.
they were walking into the forest to find a place perfect for training. however they stumbled a demon grinning.
''oh! hello Brats! why did you leave your camp hahaha! make a noise or instantly die!. ''said demon.
shannie felt fear as she falls to her knees, Gen took an action by taking his mana blade from his dimensional pocket, as he stand on front of shannie.
''g-go away!'' as shannie was in a state of panic she screamed casting her magic dark arrow, however her magic spell was weak that the demon only crushed it by the demons hands.
''Heh! is that dark magic? pretty weak! ''
shannie felt the terror, however Gen thought a plan. even though its risky he wanted the girl to feel proud on herself and have a good story.
''Shadow Bind- dual cast!
Gen instantly used his shadow bind with his ring of double cast from the sages. it bound the demon, however it is still not enough.
''!!! huh?! another Dark magic? Two of you can use it?.... interesting.''
using the appraisal skill the demon stats was the lowest grade F-rank. this time he imbued his Mana with dark affinity to his mana blaze for some purposes. the blaze became black emitting dark aura and energy. paired with his magic shadow mend he vanished into the shadows and appeared on the back of the demon.
''take this!
it succeeded however the blade did not cut enough therefore the demon's regeneration stars slowly.
the demon successfully freed himself from the shadow bind and punched Gen, adding multiple attacks, however it was all part of Gen's Plan.
seeing Gen is Losing the despair falls on Shannie with her clashing thought of.
''what do i do? Gen will die, i will call help.....but they may arrive late. im weak i cant help him...what do it do''
desperately coming up an action she tried to use her dark magic once.
''Dark Blast!!''
her magical energy gathered onto her palm as she aimed as the demon the darkness blasted in motion like a high pressured water blast.
it was enough to knock the demon which gives Gen time. therefore Gen instantly casted his magic ''Luminous Cage'' to imprisoned the demon.
after all that they felt relief, however shannie asked Gen why he can also use light magic?
''y-you can use light magic. '' she said feeling sad as she thought that Gen only has Dark magic.
''hmm, yes but i love darkness more, you see our battle right? most of my spells are dark magic. ''desperately coming up a solution for not breaking her trust and hope.
''lier. ''she said as she pouts, thankfully that did not breaks her trust in Gen.
''so. you saved me using your dark magic right? ''said Gen.
''huh? uh yes i guess i did....''
''see, they say lightness is the savior but i got saved by your darkness, does that meant that dark are also capable of saving the world and protecting something precious.''
''it does not matter wither lightness or darkness but the bearer of it does.''
as Gen said those sweet lessons, shannie unconsciously. smiled and said.
''i guess your right. i was just full of envy and hate that i did not noticed myself.''
''haha you better value yourself. so you better teach me of that magic of yours.''
after a few hours Gen learned her magic or more like copied it. and a Certain magic he copied from the E-rank demon.