Summoning Genius of Kizen - Chapter 150"Calm down, Simon! Don't fall for her provocation!"Kazhan's shout echoed in his ears.Of course, Simon had no intention of falling for it. His calm gaze turned towards the ceiling.Countless black crosses hung from the high ceiling of the Command Center.That night came to mind. The first time he met Francesca, he couldn't do anything. He just ran away frantically, threw a single stone, and left all the fighting to Pier.How much had he grown compared to that night?Swoosh.As Simon bent his knees and took a charging stance, Francesca swept her palm downwards. The jet-black crosses spread across the high ceiling of the Command Center simultaneously fell.Thud!Thud!The crosses slammed into the floor, erupting with continuous roars."But you two, aren't you attacking without a plan?"While Simon and Kazhan dodged the falling crosses, Francesca manipulated the Command Center's buttons.Countless mana screens unfolded around her. The entire Kizen campus could be seen at a glance."Since you've come all this way, I'll show you something interesting.""What's your scheme?!""Explosion."As she brought her middle finger and thumb together, Kazhan and Simon flinched simultaneously, lowering their stances. She leisurely glanced at the watch on her wrist."It's about time, so."She snapped her fingers. Her signal activated the Desolater's ignition magic circle.But, of course.'......!'There was no reaction.In the fleeting moment of her surprise, Simon, who had lunged in, swung his greatsword.Whoosh!As she leaped to dodge, Kazhan, who had leaped even higher than her, clenched both fists and struck down as if driving in a large nail.Thud!A jet-black shield blocked Kazhan's punch. In the meantime, poison smoke erupted from the magic circles that unfolded to Francesca's left and right, directly hitting Kazhan."Kazhan!""You removed all the Desolaters I installed before class started?"She retreated a distance from the two, a sinister smile on her face."Chilling. It feels like my future was exposed."Simon remained silent, gripping the hilt of his greatsword tightly.Just then, Kazhan, covered in poison smoke, appeared with an unconcerned expression, stretching his neck.'Hmm—so the poison doesn't work on him? What a strange body.'She had spread paralyzing poison throughout the space, but both Kazhan and Simon seemed perfectly fine.The corners of her lips curled up. If they were Kizen's last hope, crushing them head-on felt like a satisfying conclusion.Whoosh!Countless crosses rose again from the high ceiling.[Boy! Be careful!]"Unfortunately, no one is coming now. Not even Neptis can break through my barrier."What she had installed in Kizen was a Divine Barrier.A Priest's barrier, specialized in defense, was on a different level of strength and stability compared to a Necromancer's barrier. Moreover, it was made of divine power, giving it an effect that resisted Jet Black.If a Priest and a Necromancer had equal skill, the Priest who deployed the barrier had a significant advantage."Struggle before the power of God, you dogs of Neptis."Flap!Kazhan tore off his uniform, which was melting from the poison, revealing his upper body. His wild, scarred muscles displayed their might."Simon. This is the final battle of this incident."He extended his fist towards Simon. Simon also smiled slightly and bumped his fist against Kazhan's.This was his first coordinated move with Kazhan."Yes, let's go."The two, having bumped fists, immediately moved away with afterimages, and the black crosses that had just descended struck the floor. Their bodies moved through the Command Center like winding trajectories.'Internal Jet Black Differentiation!'Drops of Jet Black fell from Simon's body. His physical abilities dramatically increased, allowing him to dodge the pouring crosses with more ease.With Francesca at the center, Kazhan approached from the left, and Simon from the right.Thump!Kazhan moved first. Like a flexible beast, he leaped dozens of meters and delivered a kick.Thud!Francesca, of course, blocked it with a jet-black shield. At the same time, Simon, who had surged like a flash behind her, swung his greatsword.Slash!She lowered her body to dodge, and in the meantime, Kazhan charged in with a roar.His beast-like punch was blocked by her hand blade, but Kazhan immediately retracted his arm and unleashed a flurry of blows, and Francesca grinned, countering with martial arts.Tap. Tat-tat. Tap. Thud. Tat. Pat.The limbs of the two powerhouses intertwined. It was so fast that their movements were barely visible.Kazhan twisted his entire body like a mollusk, unleashing chaotic attacks, while Francesca spread her hand blades, deflecting each incoming punch before it reached its target.Thwack!At that moment, Francesca's leg struck Kazhan's knee, disrupting his lower body balance.Just as she was about to stab Kazhan's heart with her fingertips.Whoosh!Simon's sword strike fell over Francesca's head. She clicked her tongue and retreated. "Haaaaah!"Whoosh! Whoosh!Unlike Kazhan, Simon's greatsword strikes were heavy, each one cutting through the air ferociously.Francesca consistently moved her head, focusing on evasion, then drew a jet-black blade from the back of her hand and began exchanging blows with Simon.Clang!The impact of their weapons sent vibrations up his arm, startling Simon.'Is she really a Toxicology teaching assistant?'Her martial arts were astonishing, making him wonder if she was truly a Toxicology major.No, this was different from what could be called martial arts. It was a Priest's combat technique, specialized in defense and counter-attacks.Clang!Francesca parried Simon's greatsword and quickly closed in, slashing her blade towards Simon's neck.Crack!However, Kazhan's punch, which arrived like a bolt, struck Francesca's face first.With a gasp, her body flew back and hit the floor."Are you alright?""Yes!"Simon re-gripped his greatsword, and Kazhan took a combat stance, raising both fists. Francesca chuckled as she stood up, wiping the corner of her mouth with a smile."Keep going."The two figures again spread out to the left and right. White and black flashes dodged the crosses falling from the ceiling and instantly approached Francesca from both sides."Kuh!""Haaaaah!"Their arms and legs moved dazzlingly. Punches and greatswords intersected, and sword strikes and physical blows wildly disrupted the air. Francesca, at the center of the attacks, focused on defense, but continuous scratches appeared on her body.Crack!Kazhan's punch broke through her defense and struck her jaw. As her body lifted, Simon's instep, hooking in from behind, dragged her face down to the floor.Thud!Simon immediately raised his greatsword of destruction, but she kicked his right hand, sliding backward."Hoo!"And no sooner had she risen than Kazhan, who had closed in, left an afterimage as he unleashed a flurry of blows.Thwack! Thud! Crunch!Kazhan's momentum had changed. This time, his attacks weren't blocked, and effective hits were mixed in. An elbow struck her nose, and a straight punch landed in her abdomen.As she absorbed the attacks, she grabbed Kazhan's ankle, attempting a counter-attack.'Gate Opening!'Whoosh!Suddenly, Overlord's blade shot up from the floor, slashing across her shoulder. For the first time, anger flashed in her eyes."These brats...!"Whoosh!Kazhan threw a punch. She extended her hand blade to deflect Kazhan's wrist, but Kazhan immediately faked the punch and lowered his stance. Simon appeared from behind with his greatsword.Whoosh!She desperately lowered her stance to dodge. A few strands of her long red hair were cut off.'Too bad!'He had aimed for her neck with that strike, but it narrowly missed.However, the opponent had made a large movement, and an attack chance had arrived.Simon raised his finger, and Overlord rose from beneath Kazhan's legs, lifting him into the air.And Kazhan, suspended in the air, spread both arms wide to his sides, tilted his neck back, and bent both legs until they almost touched his back.Kazhan's eyes gleamed.<Kazhan Original - Fang>Whoosh!As he crossed his outstretched arms, ten terrifying, long claw marks were drawn in the air.The floor and walls of the Command Center cracked, and deep wounds appeared on her body. The topmost claw mark slashed her neck.Fountains of blood erupted simultaneously from her neck, chest, and abdomen. Most importantly, her neck was cleanly severed.'It landed perfectly!'Simon clenched his fist.Kazhan, who had landed on the floor, also panted heavily, looking forward.Francesca, her hand touching the unceasing wound on her neck, looked up at the ceiling with a disbelieving, hollow expression.Simon released his Internal Jet Black Differentiation and caught his breath. He felt as if his organs would explode before she could even get to him. '......To think such people were students.'She let out a small laugh, then creaked her neck to the side."Indeed, I can't win with Francesca's power. But don't you think it's strange?"A premonition of unease.It was true.It was strange, after all."Among those who guarded this place, there were Necromancers stronger than you. But now, they're all like this. Why do you think that is?"Whoosh!A pure white flame erupted from her body. Simon's eyes widened.'......Divine Power!'The divine flame perfectly healed her injuries from Kazhan's attack, leaving only small scars.Soon, white clothes created from the flame draped over her body."You think I'll let you?!"Kazhan, dragging his exhausted body, charged forward. She scoffed at his sight and snapped her fingers with a loud 'click!'"......!"Like an explosion, a white flame surged forward, blasting Kazhan's charging body away. As the white flame clung to his body, Kazhan let out a rare, pained cry, struggling. [Actually, I am not Francesca. My name is Flema.]Her red hair began to mix with white, and her eyes grew increasingly cloudy.[One of the Seven Pillars who protect Efnel.]Simon's face turned pale, and Pier let out a hollow laugh, as if this development was unexpected. White flames enveloped her as she ascended into the air.She was not simply 'one of Efnel's Priests' to be vaguely interpreted.The Dark Alliance's greatest, worst adversary.[I am the Saint of Purification.]
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