bookpub Chapter 1092: Being Reckless
Chapter 1092: Being Reckless
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I just needed them to trust me, we've done crazier things before. They simply didn't need to worry about my safety, and just concentrate in what they can do.
"Then at the very least let us come with you!" Elfriedden said. "I've become stronger, Blake! And you know it, let me aid you!"
"Me too, I'm coming," said Erdrich. "Ain't nobody stronger than me."
"And me!" Erika said. "My powers will surely help against-"
"No," I said, looking at them with a serious expression. "I don't need anybody's help once I'm inside. I can handle it all on my own."
I might have sounded cold, but I had to be blunt with them.
I've become so strong that simply trying to act weak so they can have the spotlight won't work.
If we want to do thing efficiently, they have to let me carry as much of the weight as I can.
If they keep pushing themselves trying to catch up with me, they'll never truly find their own strengths and abilities.
Their own talents...
"B-But...!" Erika cried.
"Erika, everyone has their own talent and their own strengths," I said. "I am not calling you weak. You're all very strong... too strong, I would say... However, if we want to do things quickly and efficiently, leave it to me."
"What?! You bastard, just let me help and make up for everything I've done to you, I need to help you somehow!" Elfriedden complained. "Or... I won't be able to go on with my conscience."
"It's fine, Elfriedden," I smiled back at my friend. "You've done more than enough already helping me, and it's not like you are not going to fight hundreds of foes right now, right?"
"Then..." Erdrich muttered.
"I just have one thing to say to everyone, so please listen well, and engrave these words inside of your head," I said, pointing at the sky. "Everyone has their own roles. Instead of trying to do what I can do, instead of trying to force yourselves to be like me... Prioritize what YOU can do right now, not what you SHOULD."
"..."
"..."
"..."
Everyone remained in silence, but it seemed they understood.
"I care about all of you, and I am proud of how strong you've grown... This is why I am entrusting you with these fifty thousand undead outside, while I take down whatever's inside," I laughed. "Isn't fifty thousand enough for you? Don't be greed, you guys. Concentrate in what's within your reach, not what's too far away.
Or you'll end up losing your way, or even worse, become unable to see what's in front of you."
"Don't let them touch him!" Erika roared.
"Open the way, open the damn WAY!" Chris roared.
"That is enough, all of you, time to rest!" Erdrich told to the Undead.
"Freeze, now!" Elfriedden conjured ice everywhere.
As everyone opened the way, we drew closer and closer to the fog, only for the ground below to rumble, and for many Skeleton Titans and Zombie Golem Giants to emerge, blocking our path by the dozens.
"GRUOOOHHH!"
"Hah, so I guess I'll have to-"
As I was about to act, suddenly, a whole squadron of elven knights leaped into action, their bodies overflowing with rainbow spiritual light, unsheathing their blades and other weapons.
"My liege! We shall open the way for you! Charge, my knights!"
"OOOOHHH!"
The elves that decided to remain among the living even after death, stepped forward, showing our foes that the will and pride of the elves wouldn't be tampered so easily.
Even if they were all slaughtered, even if they were all trampled...
Their pride and strength remain, even after death.
SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!
BOOOM!
Countless slashes of spiritual light engulfed the giant undead, slicing them apart and then making them explode into ashes.
The path forward was right there.
"Blood! Jump!"
"AWOOOO!"
Blood leaped into the skies, as I quickly jumped towards the Netherworld's Fog.
FLASH!
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