The Book Eating Magician Chapter 76:

Chapter 76 – A Traditional Hero (2)

–Hmm?

Simultaneously, Superbia noticed the changes happening to Theodore’s body .

Its senses exceeded a human’s by dozens or perhaps hundreds of times, so it could catch even the slightest differences . The analysis was completed instantly, covering the amount of sweat, the speed of the pulse, the body temperature, and the expansion and contraction of pupils .

‘Oddly enough, the fear in the monkey’s body has disappeared . ’ Superbia was puzzled .

–You… What type of trick are you playing?

Any creature had to be afraid of Superbia, since it was at the apex of the food chain . It didn’t matter what the creature’s individual strength was as they would be filled with an instinctive fear .  Magicians and aura users were no exception, even for those beyond a certain level, and it was the same with monkeys . Unable to understand the phenomenon, Superbia felt uncomfortable .

Theodore slowly raised his body . He lifted his right hand, which was ridiculously small in comparison to Superbia’s claws . Then…

Paang! A flash emerged from his index finger and broke into Superbia’s skull .

“…Ah?” Ellenoa, who wasn’t breathing well, couldn’t help opening her mouth . It was because the sight of the head being broken wasn’t realistic . For a normal creature, it would be an instantaneous death blow .

Theodore—no, Alfred looked down at the body with clear eyes after striking the blow .

He nodded and clenched his fingers . ‘Wise . You realized that it was better to pick me . ’

At the present time, there were only two authors Theo could summon with [Overwrite], Alfred and Lee Yoonsung . In the case of Myrdal, the option to use the Overwrite function with him never came up, so Theo only had one of two choices . Theo was torn between Lee Yoonsung and Alfred, but he eventually made his decision… and Magic Bullet’s Creator, the war hero Alfred Bellontes, was loaded .

Gududuk…gududuk…

However, a monster which had killed dozens of elite magicians couldn’t fall to such degree of damage .

The flesh at the bottom of the head started growing back, and the bones rising from the neck were completed . The regeneration was almost like a reversal of time . There was a cold light in Alfred’s eyes as he watched the bizarre phenomenon in front of him .

‘It is more than a troll . This isn’t regeneration but closer to immortality… It isn’t an enemy I can win by killing . ’

That was the mistake Herman and the other convoy magicians had made . In order to completely destroy the monster, a master level or someone with Veronica’s or Blundell’s firepower was needed . If they had just focused on tying up its feet thoroughly, the magicians in the 1st and 3rd Cars wouldn’t have been killed .

–You **** .  Monkey, you…! A horrific low frequency scream emerged from Superbia, whose face was already half recovered .

The flesh the monster now had was different, but it still stared at him with six pairs of compound eyes . The fact that it had been attacked by a mere monkey scratched its pride .  The will to kill was immediately reflected in its form .

‘Ogre’s power . Minotaur’s power . Cyclops’ power . ’

Superbia’s body suddenly swelled up .

It grew beyond three meters and was twice as wide, while the muscle fibres rose above the skin to cover the whole body . Red tendons and muscles tangled together like rope to create a form boiling with murderous impulses .

The incarnation of violence raised an arm which was thicker than a log .

-■■■■■■―!!

The monster’s four fists struck the ground with a furious roar .

-――――――――――!!!

It was literally a great destruction! The earth cracked and shook in the places where Superbia’s fists hit . The sound of the world crying out rang loudly as Alfred jumped up while holding Ellenoa .  The shock wave was transmitted through the ground and would explode their insides if it hit them!

“Ellenoa!”

“Yes, yes!?!” Ellenoa replied involuntarily to the powerful voice .

“I will blow you away! Take care of your landing!”

There was no time for a reply . Alfred pulled out wind magic from Theo’s memories .

He used Gust Wind, a blast which could blow a person away like a leaf . Combining that with Superbia’s shock wave, it wasn’t difficult to fly a few hundred meters . He needed to use this interval to shift Ellenoa to a safe distance away .

So, Alfred blew Ellenoa away without any hesitation .

“Kyaaak!” Ellenoa shrieked with an absurd expression as she was pushed and sent disappearing into the night sky .  Alfred was anxious about the landing, but it wouldn’t be a problem for a high elf who was loved by nature . He also kicked away from the epicenter of the destruction as he continued to think .

However, as soon as he landed on the ground…

Huuung!

A huge fist emerged from the dust cloud . It was enough power to push away the dust using wind pressure alone!

This hit was three times more powerful than the first . If he were hit with this, he would disappear without a trace . So, Alfred gave up on attacking and concentrated all his strength on his chest . This was the body technique received from Lee Yoonsung—the Iron Board technique .

A red pillar stretched up before his upper body at 90 degrees .

Pik!

He got a nosebleed as the huge fist hit him . However, he raised a hand to his nose while throwing himself to the right . It was overwhelming just being near the violence .  As he attempted to open the gap, the monster stretched out the other three fists at the same time .

Aldred smiled coldly as he faced the wall of death . “Fool . ”

His body accelerated, momentarily appearing like a haze .

‘Battle Song . Sonata of Speed . Vivace . ’

Moving one beat faster meant he would die . Moving two beats faster also meant he would die . If that was the case, then he would move three or four beats faster .

Alfred dispersed the force of the three fists more precisely and accurately than the inexperienced Theodore would have done . He penetrated the gap, which was the size of a needle hole, without any error . Alfred moved like he was dancing and dug toward Superbia’s chest .

Then his hand, which was sharp like a spear, pierced the monster’s chest .

Puhwakak!

The four Magic Bullets, fired from every digit of the right hand, except for the thumb, cut through the muscles covering the monster’s heart .

–■■■■■――!! Superbia’s body started glowing from the terrible pain .

One attack from Superbia would break down the human body instantly . It would be over in one blow . Just a light scratch would cause a severe injury . Then the human’s breath would be cut off in the following attack . On the other hand, Alfred had the battle penalty of not being able to kill his opponent .

Despite that, the hero was dancing like a storm in front of the monster .

–This rat bastard!

Neither of Superbia’s attacks with its fists or feet worked . Alfred avoided the punches and kicks, and then brutally attacked any gaps which were exposed .  It was the essence of a marksman to pierce the vital points . With simple attacks, Superbia was just Alfred’s prey .

Alfred sent Superbia a look of derision . ‘If you can’t die, I’ll just turn you into a living beehive . ’

If it continued like this, Alfred would be able to endure for an hour or two . Every time a flash was fired from his fingers, the monster struggled while the hero firmly defended his superiority .

However, that thought was soon overturned .

 

*     *     *

Exactly five minutes later…

-… . Indeed, I know your trashy trick now .

Its pride was more important than anything else, but Superbia’s intelligence was absolutely not low . Just as Alfred observed it, Superbia was also watching Alfred . This was the type of prey which should be hunted .

As Superbia transitioned into another form, Alfred felt a chill run down his spine .

Crunch… crunch…

Its front legs were like that of an octopus while the tail was like a blade . This was a shape which completely deviated from the human form .

Alfred was able to overwhelm Superbia because he had anticipated its behaviour . It wasn’t difficult to know the timing by reading the movements of the muscles, joints, and cartilages since they resembled humans, no matter how strong they were .

However, he didn’t know the characteristics of the monster . so his responses would be delayed .

–Die .

Shortly after that, the space was cut horizontally . It was Caracalos’ blade tail!

Alfred jumped backwards reflexively, but blood still sprang from a cut in his chest . He didn’t receive a scar due to most of the power being blocked by the fabric, but if his response had been a bit late, his heart would’ve been split in two .

This time, Theo’s knowledge had saved him . Caracalos was a dangerous A rank monster which inhabited the southern swamps . Its tail was small but contained mithril, so it was well known as a weapon which could slash through any metal or defense spell .

‘Damn it, that is more than an aura user . ’ Alfred clicked his tongue as he came to know the information belatedly . He had lived in the north all his life, so he’d had no interest in the southern creatures . Moreover, he hadn’t read books like Theodore .

If surprise attacks like this kept on happening, it would be difficult to hold out for 10 minutes, let alone an hour .

Therefore, Alfred talked to ‘him,’ who was watching . ‘Boy, can you hear me?’

–I can hear you .  Speak .  It was Theodore Miller, the owner of the body .

The two men, who were like the front and back of a coin, finally looked at each other .

Although Alfred was using Theodore’s body, he couldn’t fully utilize his abilities as the skills acquired by Memorize or the artifacts thoroughly belonged to Theodore Miller . Alfred Bellontes was a stranger in Theo’s body, so there were limitations .

‘From now on, I will deeply connect to your consciousness . I need your consent to do that . ’

–Sure, I agree .

‘That is a fast response . Is it okay to decide so quickly when you don’t even know what side effects there will be? Connecting my consciousness to yours can be dangerous, even if I am inferior when it comes to magical knowledge . ’ The blonde man looking at Theo with an anxious face .

Alfred’s appearance remained unchanged in the world of their consciousness . He had the majesty of royalty and the dignity of a warrior who had been called a hero .

Theo felt strangely impressed as he slowly nodded . He was determined from the moment he decided to fight that monster .

‘…I respect your will, Boy . ’

There was no way to withdraw anyway . It had reached the point where Theo needed to rush to the end… at least until Ellenoa’s safety was guaranteed, or when Veronica arrived . Until then, he needed to protect himself from the death appearing before him . Gambling with the hero’s soul was better than having a worthless death .

Then at that moment…

 

[Object name ‘Alfred Bellontes’ and the user ‘Theodore Miller’ have perfectly harmonized their consciousness . The Overwrite function has been stopped . The user’s self might become contaminated . ]

[Hidden feature ‘Transmission’ has been activated . ]

[If Transmission is successful, the fragment of Alfred Bellontes will be completely restored . If you fail, you will lose all the skills you have acquired from the essences . The mental shock can also cause the self-destruction of your ego . ]

[Are you sure you want to approve ‘Transmission’? – Y/N]

 

Theo didn’t hesitate, even with the creepy advice .

“Transmission!” As he answered, two flashes of light sprang from the dark mental world .  One was the soul of the majestic and brilliant hero, while the other was the soul of a body not yet fully grown . The two lights danced erratically in the air before becoming one stream .

Kiiing!

It seemed like a lightning bolt struck Theodore Miller’s head .