Became an Academy Spearman

833. [Western Front] – Strange sealing ceremony (109)

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“No, nothing. First, tell me what you think.”

I took a moment to catch my breath at Anastasia’s very strange reaction.

‘I think I was thinking of something else.’

But now was not the time to discuss such things. First of all, I had to tell you about this sealing ceremony.

“According to Eustea’s memories, I think the overall structure of this space is quite similar to the sealing ceremony that imprisoned him in the past. “The fact that it was surrounded by something like a wall of light on all sides, and the way it reacted when the colorless sphere first unfolded and received power, completely matched the seal in my memory.”

After interrupting the conversation, I took another look at my surroundings.

A strange space where light and darkness coexist.

And it was safe to say that this space, which had been transformed into a space the size of a normal playground, was a space completely separate from reality.

“So, even though the details may be different, overall, as I understand it, I think the characteristics of this space will be the same.”

“If that’s what you understand. “So you’re saying that Eustea of ​​the past also went through this sealing ceremony?”

“yes. “That’s right.”

Even as I agreed, my heart fluttered greatly.

A moment before entering this space, where thoughts accelerated infinitely and time did not pass. I hoped to come to this space of my own volition.

And he chose to be sealed together with Anastasia.

As I answered her, I wanted it to happen of my own free will.

And now I completely understand why I did that.

“Actually, I can’t tell you that there is a reasonable number. It’s a vague memory and the process is very difficult, so I can’t tell you the answer. I just know what I ‘shouldn’t do’.”

“… … “Not the answer, but what not to do.”

“yes. As you may have noticed earlier, this space reflects power. And then we recirculate that power inside this huge interior and erase it. So that it cannot properly reach that wall of light.”

“yes. “Because I just felt it too.”

Feeling fortunate that Anastasia complied with my words without any objection, I slightly blurred my eyes.

The memories that came to mind were mostly blurry, but a few things definitely came to mind.

“… … I didn’t tell you at first just to confirm. This space will not reflect force, but will have the property of absorbing a certain portion of the reflected force.”

“Not just reflection but absorption… … .”

When Anastasia seemed to realize, I also nodded with a heavy heart.

“yes. “We use our strength as the nourishment to maintain this sealing ceremony.”

“… … .”

As soon as Anastasia closed her mouth, I felt a great shock inside.

The power of this strange sealing ceremony itself is absurd.

Although it seems like a sealing ceremony that simply suppresses beings separated or trapped in a separate space, the space even strangely fluctuates as if it has a will.

-As if it were alive in itself.

“Eostea also exercised her power greatly in this space in the past and stayed for a long time. And I remember realizing it later.”

This was key for me.

The reason why I had to follow Anastasia and be trapped in this vassal ceremony.

“Even heroes like Eustea.”

“That’s why I also tried to get trapped in this space. If this sealing ceremony nourishes the power of an absolutely strong person like Major Anastasia… … “You won’t be able to escape anytime soon.”

Seeing Anastasia nodding her head thoughtfully, I swallowed my words.

‘And maybe… … .’

If I hadn’t told her about this, Anastasia might have been trapped in this sealing ceremony forever.

The sealing ceremony uses the power of the trapped being as nutrients, and the nutrients are circulated internally to supply nutrients to the trapped being.

It was a very strange technique.

Although the seal is clearly intended to confine a specific being, it has the strange property of not wanting to kill that being.

however. That’s why it was clear in my memory.

‘One of the countless sealing ceremonies in which the original apostle locked away Eustea’s consciousness.’

Eustea was tied to the Apostle of the Beginning for nearly eternity and had to suffer for a long time. It was an extreme punishment that no one but someone with an indomitable will could endure.

‘Even if it’s Anastasia.’

I can’t guarantee that she will get over it.

That’s why I had to be with her, even if it meant sacrificing my body.

Because the power of Anastasia is absolutely necessary in the future. And today, after experiencing her power, I felt even more so.

“… … .”

I took a moment to gather my thoughts as I looked at Anastasia, who seemed to be thinking about something.

‘It’s simple.’

I try to erase the fear and anxiety rising in my heart.

Even though I am stuck in this unknown territory, I even change my mindset to correct my mind.

‘If Anastasia lives, I live, and if she dies, I die too.’

It was an extreme idea.

But it was better to be that extreme.

This world without her will most likely become a world without even a little hope.

No matter how much I grow and awaken by following Eustea’s progress, will my final growth be of the same strength as Anastasia?

I can’t even think of that as a near future.

So, let’s save her, the greatest hope before us.

“We must do this sealing ceremony together… … .”

A strong determination inadvertently leaked out of my mouth.

“Okay, let’s get out of this seal together.”

Seeing her naturally receiving my words, I continued.

“Actually, it’s still an incomplete memory… … I think I have to concentrate and think more to remember the number of times Eustea broke this sealing ceremony. And this is a space where time is cut off from the outside… … As far as I know, time here passes more than 20 times faster than outside.”

“That means… … for a moment. “Then what about the bare minimum of drinking water?”

When she paused for a moment and spoke, I realized that her eyes were not concerned about her own safety.

Her eyes were looking at me.

Just worrying about my body.

I laughed a little at that.

“You don’t have to worry about that. The forces that we initially manifested will become the nourishment of this sealing ceremony, and those nutrients will soon also affect those of us who are trapped in this seal. “This space itself must be seen as a sealing ceremony with the purpose of trapping us forever.”

Drinking water and hunger have no meaning in this space.

It is a space cut off from the world and exists with extremely heterogeneous thoughts.

“It’s such an unusual sealing ceremony. Should we consider this a blessing?”

“Still, getting out quickly is probably the best way.”

While answering that question, I found one fact very strange.

‘Eostea’s memories are memories of the original apostle.’

And the original apostle did not try to kill Eustea. He sought to break its will by binding it to itself forever.

There was only one reason.

To make Eustea an apostle.

And Eustea did not give in during the ordeal.

The sealing ceremony created in that sense has now been manifested for Anastasia.

‘why?’

This was not a killing method, nor was it a type of sealing method that took away or weakened the user’s power.

Although it is said that there is a possibility that the mind itself will collapse after nearly eons of time, Anastasia’s spirit will be very strong.

Why was this sealing ceremony used?

No, the apostle who seemed to have red flames was an apostle I had experienced before.

‘Even though it was an alter ego… … .’

He was the worst apostle who erased Leonhard’s characteristics from the past, and I couldn’t forget him.

“I am Major Anastasia.”

“say.”

“There is something to be guessed about the apostle’s purpose. Above all, I remember meeting the apostle I met this time, even if it was in his former self.”

“As an alter ego?”

“yes. “Leonhardt was a strange apostle who erased the characteristics of my fellow cadets.”

“I’ve heard that too. “A unique apostle attacked the academy and a disaster occurred that wiped out the characteristics of this year’s top cadet.”

Seeing her slightly agreeing, my feeling was extremely strange.

Although I am now very fortunate that Leonhard has regained his characteristics, the current situation was too foreign.

The numerous sealing ceremonies performed on Eustea.

It was meaningful because the subject was ‘Eusea’.

There were memories everywhere of the original apostle committing mass murder against other humans with his cruel hands.

‘Then why are you going against Anastasia…? … again?’

Did they use this annoying sealing method?

There was only one.

“I feel like the Apostle’s purpose is not Major Anastasia’s death.”

“Of course I think so. If you had tried to kill me earlier, you wouldn’t have used this annoying sealing method. “He probably tried to use this power for his own strength.”

I blinked inadvertently at her reaction that seemed like she already knew. Just by being in this sealing ceremony, I can feel the tremendous presence of the apostle.

-A trace of the mighty power that led to this sealing ceremony.

“Then what do you think Major Anastasia is?”

“You’re probably trying to tie me up. If, as you said, this sealing ceremony nourishes the power of the imprisoned person, then perhaps… … They probably tried to tie me up in this space forever. “Because you can never kill me with force.”

I was a little surprised to see Anastasia, who seemed to have guessed the meaning from just a few small words.

‘Nine apostles… … .’

Clearly, what we were dealing with was an extremely powerful being called the Nine Apostles. But now she was reflecting on herself.

“Because I can’t kill you… … .”

“Yes, and to explain what I felt, even this sealing ceremony was made by sacrificing nine apostles.”

Shocked.

I felt like I immediately made sense of what she said.

The space of this sealing ceremony was abnormally large compared to the space Eustea had experienced.

As if it was made with greater power.

The felt presence was much stronger.

‘But you couldn’t believe that one of the nine apostles was sacrificed.’

“And the humanoid apostle we encountered also imbued this seal with quite a bit of his power. “The power of the apostle I encountered just before I was trapped was reduced to less than half.”

“Did you even check that in that moment?”

“It was more of a gut feeling rather than confirmation. “The apostle poured everything into this sealing ceremony.”

I was sobered by that calm voice.

And a part of my heart was greatly relieved.

“If you’re lucky, you’re lucky.”

At least the officers outside of this sealing ceremony.

This means that the burden felt by others who are opposing the nine powerful apostles has been greatly reduced.

“But even if that were the case, everyone would be able to endure it to their limits. “If I don’t leave this space, it will be almost impossible to execute what appear to be nine apostles.”

Her words made me firm up my mind.

‘We have to figure out a plan quickly.’

The fact that she and I can talk calmly and exchange opinions like this now is actually due to the different time scale.

20 minutes during this sealing ceremony. Less than a minute will pass outside.

“Han Tiansheng. So you still don’t remember how Eustea broke this sealing ceremony?”

“… … I vaguely remember it. But it is difficult to say specifically what it is. Eustea has powers, but we don’t know exactly what they are. If you make a mistake, your power will soon turn into food for sealing.”

In fact, I was still trying my best to recall the memory.

However, the only memories I could recall were that if I misused my power, it would actually make this sealing ceremony stronger, and about the time multiplier.

“Unleash your power… … .”

“yes. “I can no longer know because my memories of just after Eustea manifested her power were cut off.”

As I spoke, my gaze suddenly fell into her eyes.

‘If it’s Anastasia… … .’

Can you think of a number?

If she had achieved the same level of power as Eustea, wouldn’t she be reminded of something?

Sarah.

It was that moment.

She suddenly turned away from me.

She spoke coldly, her pure white silver hair turning like snow.

“… … Here’s an experiment to try. “You must also take care of your body so that the aftereffects of my power do not reach you.”

“All right.”

Looking at her, I felt hope again.

‘perhaps… … .’

With just this little clue, she might have realized something.