Solo Swordmaster

#1015. I thought it was fun.

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Labyrinth of stars.

A trap created by the constellations.

It is the ultimate labyrinth, created by creating a core of numerous constellations to capture the Santa Maria sailing between the stars.

The area is endless and limitless.

It was an infinite world that was as vast as hundreds of planets combined, yet had countless dangers, and even an absolute being could be trapped forever once they entered.

But at this moment.

The infinite world was collapsing.

Kurung Kugugu Palace.

The broken sky sprinkles like glass.

The cracked earth is swallowed by the void.

It is literally the end.

It was a sight of destruction.

And in the middle of that world.

The white-haired man who was at the scene of the tragedy where everything was devastated opened his closed eyes and calmly looked at the sky.

“…will it eventually collapse?”

Limon muttered softly.

The reason why this star labyrinth was collapsing was not just because most of the constellations that made up the labyrinth’s core were dead.

It was the result of not even this vast world being able to withstand the aftermath of the fight between him and the Sword Demon, the two best swords in the world.

Rather, the fact that the shape of the world still remains is possible because this is a star labyrinth created by the enormous power of stars.

But that also has its limits.

If things continued like this, the entire Star Labyrinth would soon collapse.

That was why.

The reason he adjusted his posture.

Sreuk.

Perhaps it was because his functions were temporarily paralyzed due to the aftermath of a battle that destroyed even the world.

After putting the platinum carving knife that could no longer create blades of light into his arms, he slowly stretched out his hand.

After the Sword Demon’s body disappeared.

The only thing left in that empty space.

Toward an antique sword that had fallen on the ground.

The moment I grabbed it like that.

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

calmly.

Two vibrating swords.

The strong magic sword he used.

A dragon sword left behind by the Sword Demon.

They were originally a pair, but were sealed and scattered for a long time. The world’s best divine sword and demonic sword.

The river magic dragon swords were singing together as if they were happy to have finally met their mates.

When Limon, who had been silently looking at the Strong Demon Dragon Sword, put on the scabbard of the sword left behind by the resurrected Sword Emperor and sheathed the two swords.

Paang!

With the sound of air being torn apart.

A flash of light fell in front of Limon.

He was not surprised by the sudden and even surprise appearance.

This is because, with the superhuman senses of a sword master, he already knew its identity even before the flash appeared.

“manager! Are you okay?”

Thin clothes torn in several places.

Tattered mechanical armor.

Even the thin wings covered in blood.

A half-human, half-bird with traces of its fierce struggle still intact. No, upon seeing the fairy, Limon calmly opened his mouth.

“It looks like we caught him.”

“Uhmhuhu, of course. “I have been watching the team leader achieve success for over 20 years.”

It is said that even Seodanggae can recite a good month in three years, so he wonders if she, the lucky blue bird and star fairy princess, can’t even do that.

Na-kyung Yu, who spoke in a boastful tone, added a word in a slightly awkward manner.

“Well, honestly, it was thanks to the team leader being so aggressive that it became easier to deal with him.”

“Still, you did well.”

Limon nodded.

Even if it’s only half, a constellation is a constellation.

Moreover, it was not at all easy to deal with Labyrinth, the person who created this star labyrinth, here in his constellation.

Even though the constellation was shattered and weakened, defeating the Labyrinth was truly an incredible feat.

Magic reaches its peak.

Obtain the wings of the Fairy Queen.

Also, it is the result of absorbing the power of the stars.

Even Yu Na-kyung, who had now gained a level of power that was unlike any other among the absolute, was an achievement close to a miracle.

This is even more so because the reason why the Star Labyrinth began to collapse is because the Labyrinth, who created and controlled the Labyrinth, died.

Pat.

That was why.

He stroked her head.

And Yuna-kyung also naturally gave her head to Limon’s touch and laughed.

It was something they were already used to as partners who had shared life and death and ups and downs for the past 20 years before being pets and owners.

But even for a moment.

Yuna-kyung suddenly came to her senses and looked around.

“So, team leader, what about the constellations?”

“Most of it has already been sorted out.”

“Really?!”

“okay.”

“So is our world safe now?”

Yuna-kyung smiled brightly.

What the constellations in this star labyrinth have in common is that they are the ones who created and maintained the dungeon gate connected to Earth.

In other words, if they were all taken care of, the dungeon would all disappear.

No matter how many constellations it is, it will be difficult to intervene on Earth if the connection point called the dungeon disappears.

In that case, their purpose of traveling a long way to protect humanity would have been achieved.

But…

“I’m sorry, but not yet.”

“Not yet?”

“Yes, there are constellations that escaped alive.”

Limon said with a cold face.

The fight against the Sword Demon was one in which he gave his all.

It was so intense and close that the difference between victory and defeat could be determined by a single piece of paper.

There was no time to stop the Constellation from escaping.

Of course, the aftermath of the two’s swordplay was enough to cause most of the constellations to die like insects, not even able to resist, let alone escape.

However, there were a few constellations that succeeded in escaping through miraculous luck.

“In that sense, Na-kyung, what about the Santa Maria?”

“Ah…”

That’s why.

The moment I received Limon’s question.

The reason why Yuna-kyung caused the pupil earthquake.

“Hey, that’s it.”

“….”

After breaking out in a cold sweat, I looked at the palm she held out.

Limon fell silent.

It wasn’t just that the originally huge Santa Maria was shrunk to the size of a toy airplane and placed in Yu Na-kyung’s hands.

Because the hull was in a mess.

“It looks like you even wrote that down.”

“I’m sorry… That half-constellation was a lot more persistent than I thought, so I couldn’t help but use it.”

“done. “Anyway, I’m glad you’re safe.”

Limon sighed.

The Santa Maria, which contained the essence of the fairy race, was clearly a ship powerful enough to help in the fight against the Constellation.

But that also depends on the situation.

I don’t know if it’s just to assist Limon.

If it was used to directly fight the Constellation alone, it couldn’t be fine.

This is especially true because all kinds of damage has already been accumulated due to repeated battles over the past 20 years.

“Is it possible to repair it?”

“Hmm, that could be possible if you use the self-recovery function and magic as much as possible, but…”

“It means it will take time.”

“Yes, I think it will be difficult, at least for now.”

Limon clicked his tongue.

Even if the Star Labyrinth had begun to collapse…

or rather, because they had to get out of here in a hurry, there was no time to leisurely repair the ship.

Especially since we are in a situation where we have to chase down a runaway constellation.

“Then there is nothing we can do.”

That was why.

After clicking my tongue lightly.

Limon held out a hand.

“Now catch it.”

“yes?”

It seems like he doesn’t know the meaning.

Limon did not bother to explain in detail to Yuna-kyung, who tilted her head.

Instead, he just stretched out his hand and firmly wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her towards him.

“Eh?!”

“Don’t make a fuss. “It’s going to get a little rough from now on.”

“This is getting rough? “What are you going to do to me?!?!”

Yuna-kyung, who was unexpectedly hugged by the princess, reflexively blushed bright red and pushed away at his chest and flapped her wings…

“Shh.”

“….”

Just one word was enough.

Until I overpowered her resistance.

I didn’t really cast any magic or use a sword.

Just hearing Limon’s calm voice made Yuna-kyung stiffen like a pigeon bitten by a snake.

The moment he closed his eyes for a moment and opened them.

Flap!

“Wow?!”

From Limon’s back.

Big wings spread out.

Yuna-kyung, who was surprised to see him, only then noticed his vertically split pupils and opened her eyes wide.

Paaaaang!

Big wings flapping.

His spirit soared vertically like a fired arrow.

Yuna-kyung, who suddenly flew into the distant sky while being held in Limon’s arms, was dumbfounded and then scared.

“Wait a minute, team leader! “Sky sky over there!”

Like a roof struck by lightning.

The sky was collapsing.

Yuna-kyung screamed as she saw the debris pouring down, crushing even the entire space.

However, Limon did not slow down at all. Instead, it just flapped its wings repeatedly and accelerated even more.

Thus, the moment when Limon’s spirit became a ray of light.

Paang!

“Ah…”

Yuna-kyung moaned.

Before I could even blink.

It wasn’t just because of Limon’s speed, which allowed him to soar out of the sky while dodging countless pieces of debris.

As if to prove that it is still a labyrinth of stars.

A void where time, space, and dimensions are constantly twisted between complex barriers made of starlight.

However, the starlight is falling down in real time, creating a fantastic scene where meteor showers and aurora star explosions are occurring simultaneously in all directions.

And the image of a man protecting himself with a psionic barrier in the void.

It made her look mesmerized without realizing it.

“Na-kyung, can I ask you a favor?”

“yes?”

“Road directions.”

“Ah… right, we should get out of here.”

Maybe it’s because something so unexpected happened.

Yuna-kyung, who was stuttering as if something was broken, belatedly nodded and gave directions for escape.

Just like that…

instead of a broken spaceship.

Embraced in the wide arms of a dragon.

The fairy who was crossing the endless labyrinth of stars suddenly glanced at the face of Limon, who was holding her, and suddenly opened her mouth.

“You have become a dragon after all.”

“Why are you surprised?”

“Umm, I don’t know. “When I think about it, it’s not really surprising.”

About 20 years since the expedition began.

I’ve experienced all sorts of things while traveling through hundreds of constellations and fighting against them.

Limon becoming a dragon was nothing compared to his experiences in all the strange constellations.

That was why.

The reason why Yuna-kyung laughed.

“I just thought it was a bit fun.”

“fun?”

“yes. “I never thought the day would come when I, who was just a shuttle during the PAB days, would end up like this.”

“I see.”

Limon also smiled.

22 years here.

In reality, it was only 2 or 3 years ago.

Not only did he take all seven princesses of the Seven Dragons as his brides until he was hanging out with a drunken player at PAB.

Because I never imagined that I would become a dragon.

Of course, it wasn’t like Yu Na-kyung, who died and was reincarnated as a blue bird and then became a fairy.

“Team leader, although this is the situation… can I ask you one thing?”

“What do you mean?”

Just over 20 years.

But over 20 years.

Is it because it reminds me of a time in the past that may only be a moment for immortals, but is too far away for ordinary humans?

Yuna-kyung, who was in Limon’s arms and looking up at his face, asked a question softly after a short hesitation.