The Villain is Too Good at Sniping

25. The Night of the Full Moon (4)

At the top of the Shanellia Observatory, on the pointed roof that resembled a watchtower.

On the screen projected by Kyle’s watch was an image of Sion sitting on the edge of the roof.

Setting aside how Sion had gotten up there, Serin Anet asked a fundamental question.

“What are you doing there?”

The students’ information was recorded on their watches, and if you knew their ID, you could communicate with them without any restrictions.

Right now, Sion’s real-time image was being broadcast, and Serin Anet’s voice was being transmitted to Sion.

-Someone has to keep an eye on the situation. We need to request support from the student council as well.

“So, you’re saying you’ll take on that role?”

Serin Anet’s voice was tinged with dissatisfaction.

From the start, Sion had taken 2nd place in the entrance exam. 1st place was Kyle Ivanstier, but Sion was also an unbeatable strong opponent.

While it was understandable that Sion was volunteering for the control tower role, considering Sion’s test results, it was like losing a valuable fighting force.

-Arsene doesn’t have anyone with better eyesight than me. The remaining four are basically all I have left.

Just then, someone rustled in the corner of the hallway. It was Esili Silvergarden, who had a bow slung over her shoulder.

Esili shot Sion a discontented glance, but there was no response.

-I’ve found the cause of this situation. It’s the ghost that possessed Lara Stillheid in the Titania Observatory, the first ghost.

“The first ghost… You mean?”

-Let’s just say it’s complicated, but to put it simply, that guy is the boss.

-Sion, sir! There’s one more over there!

– Hey, just a minute.

Tang—

!

On the screen, Sion wasn’t alone. Ailee De Sugamon was with him.

– Anyway, we need to get to the neighboring dormitory right away. Since Ailee and I have already taken care of the third floor, we’ll have to break through the second floor ourselves.

“……?”

After already clearing the third floor, Sion’s nonchalant tone made me question my hearing for a moment.

– Oh, at least four people need to stay here.

“Why?”

– If we don’t do anything, the ghosts will keep appearing, and who knows what’ll happen? If they gather and form a massive spirit entity, it’ll be even more troublesome.

– So we need to divide into two teams. Four people will stay here and take care of the first and second floors. Choose the ones with the most stamina.

“Divide into two teams…….”

Serin Anett, who was stroking her chin, looked at Sion as he continued speaking.

– Yeah, I’ve thought about it, and it’s best if Esili Silvergarden, Kyle Ivanstear, and Elin Beonard go to the Titania observatory, and the rest stay here.

Serin Anett looked back, and indeed, Sion’s plan was the most efficient combination.

Kyle Ivanstear and Elin Beonard were both close-range combatants. With Esili Silvergarden’s supporting firepower, they could easily infiltrate the Titania observatory.

As the leader of the ice wall team, Serin Anett needed to monitor the situation at the Chanelia observatory and take care of one floor. Considering the stability, it was better for Serin Anett to stay.

Serin Anett, who was counting the numbers, suddenly felt a sense of unease.

“Just a minute, do you know that one person has gone missing from our side?”

– Kai Almar, he’s resting on the third floor. We met him earlier on the third floor, so we didn’t have to work as hard.

…That guy who said “do as you please” and left?

– Anyway, I’ll keep an eye on the situation here. You don’t need to go to the student council room to find the teacher. Leave that to me, and try to enter the neighboring dormitory as quickly as possible.

– From now on, it’s a battle against time. You must’ve felt it too, Serin Anett. The longer we take, the stronger the ghosts will become.

– If we wait a bit longer, even the students who fainted will wake up, and we’ll have no choice but to break through and suppress them.

“Just a minute, is it okay on your side?”

On the screen, Sion was fighting against dozens of spirits. Ailee’s figure, fighting from behind, occasionally appeared.

– It’s okay. Two people are enough here.

– It’s not okay! Something’s weird on that side!

Different voices were heard.

However, there was no way to help them in this situation. Now, it was best to follow Sion’s plan and suppress the source of the chaos as quickly as possible.

In the end, Serin Anett reluctantly nodded.

“…Alright.”

– Don’t take too long, so please hurry.

The communication ended with that sentence. After resting for a bit, Kyle got up and stretched.

“Did you hear that? Let’s do as Sion said for now. There doesn’t seem to be a better plan.”

“…….”

“…….”

Although Kyle kindly offered his hand, everyone hesitated to take it and get up.

Was the memory of being beaten by Sion Iraionheart still traumatic? Logically, they understood the situation, but somehow, they didn’t want to follow his plan.

***

Whoa—!

As soon as communication was cut off, a faint ball of fire flew in. I immediately countered it with a magic bullet.

The ball of fire, which was on the receiving end of a severe water-type attack, was dwindling.

I’m now painfully aware of the importance of stat adjustments.

It’s a good thing I have the player adjustment buff, which allows me to participate in the main story, or else I would’ve had an even tougher fight.

To make matters worse, my opponents are “spirits.” They’re not affected by leveling or anything.

I’m seeing lower, middle, and upper-level spirits all over the place.

The only consolation is that upper-level spirits are intelligent and don’t get agitated easily, so there aren’t many of them.

Still, they’re a huge threat. Lower-level spirits’ attacks can be withstood by Iris with her bare hands, but from middle-level spirits onward, I’d have to take some damage.

Rumble—!

The sky suddenly lit up. A lightning bolt, like a spider’s web, struck vertically.

The target was Iris de Schwamon, who happened to be holding up her sword. She was caught off guard and got hit by the lightning bolt directly.

“Ahh! Ugggh!”

I immediately countered the lightning bolt with a magic bullet. Well, I didn’t exactly counter it, but rather reduced the impact with a earth-attribute attack.

“Hey, your hair, is it still okay?”

“It’s still fine.”

“Ugh…….”

Due to the electric shock, her hair was almost standing on end, but she seemed to be okay.

I’m not one to talk, though. Right now, I’m barely holding on thanks to the stat adjustment and magic recovery buff.

Since I’m using magic attacks one by one, my magic consumption is enormous. I won’t be able to keep this up for much longer.

Even with Iris’s incredible endurance, if she keeps getting attacked, she’ll eventually collapse.

Before that, Kyle and the others need to subdue Lara. So, I need to clear a path for them to reach the Titania dormitory.

I looked down below using my clairvoyance.

Kyle, Eshily, and Ellin were sneaking out through a crack in the broken ice wall and running towards the nearby dormitory. The students of the Titania dormitory, who were like zombies, were all possessed by ghosts.

“What the—! It’s chaotic outside too!

“Shut up, Ellin!”

Vances originally had a tendency to appear out of nowhere, but unfortunately, the target of possession was Lara Stillhaiden.

When I think about it again, the difficulty level is just ridiculous.

“Siyon, I’m reaching my limit. I can’t hold on anymore.”

“No, you can still do it.”

“Ggggrrr…….”

I said I could still do it, but it’s all a lie.

Inherent abilities usually awaken when one is at a critical juncture or facing extreme limits.

Iris hasn’t awakened her ability yet. Like Kyle, who receives the main character adjustment, Iris de Schwamon is someone who gets stronger the more she’s pushed.

Maybe this opportunity will bring forward the time for her ability to awaken.

I need to push her a bit more for her sake.

Of course, it’s not like the spirits are only attacking Iris, so I’m also in a situation where I’m taking damage.

“Sorry, but can you hold on just a bit longer?”

I raised my gun.

Thanks to the combination of being on high ground and my clairvoyance, I can now see anywhere in Arsen.

Moreover, I have a ＜Master Sword﹥. As a single savior, I couldn’t ask for a better situation.

The dormitories that can be seen from above are a mess.

The distance from the Chanelia dorm to the Titania dorm isn’t far, but the crowded students are blocking the way, making it a problem.

Click—

I took aim at the center.

With the determination to unleash all the magic I’ve been saving up, I poured my magic into the gun.

A thrilling shockwave rocked my head. The signs of magic depletion were appearing.

But if I’m afraid of magic depletion now, I’ll be dead meat. To overcome this sudden event, I must use all my strength like the other students.

[Kail] and his friends, reflected in the [Thousand Li Mirror], are in a hurry to break through the front line.

I pulled the trigger.

Bang——!

A loud explosion like a cannon firing echoed through the dormitories.

The flash of light that burst out of the gun barrel made my eyes squint. The intense recoil made my wrist ache.

However, the single shot that used up almost half of my magic was truly magnificent. The straight-line blast of air knocked down students in the surrounding area.

“Si-on, snap out of it!”

I almost fell over too, but thanks to Aira grabbing my shoulder, I managed to regain my composure.

In the midst of the chaos, I saw Kail and his friends rushing into the Titania dorm.

“For now, one is done…….”

I’ll make Kail and his friends enter the Titania dorm.

I’ve finished the first task.

My right hand, holding the gun, was trembling. If I fire another shot like that, my wrist won’t be! able to withstand it.

…But unfortunately.

I had to push my wrist to its limits again.

“Aira.”

“Yes, I’m listening.”

“If I’m about to fall, catch me before I do.”

“Uh, yes……?”

I gathered all my remaining magic and reloaded my gun.

This time, I raised the gun barrel towards the sky. If I pull the trigger, I’ll have to wear a wrist protector for a while.

That’s a problem for later.

Right now, resolving this event is more urgent. Since the difficulty level is hellish, if I waste time, something like a vengeful spirit might suddenly appear.

……!

The spirits reacted to the gun barrel raised towards the sky.

Even if they’re low-ranking spirits without intelligence, they would have felt the magic emanating from the gun. Like moths to a flame, the spirits flew towards me.

Before that, I placed my index finger on the trigger.

This time, I loaded a fire-attribute bullet.

It was a bullet I had prepared for today. I didn’t think about its firepower. It’s just a flashy bullet.

However, precisely because of that, this bullet will become a signal fire that will illuminate Arsen.

Click—

Just as I was about to pull the trigger, a loud explosion that shook the earth echoed through the air.

“Xion-sama……!”

Aira hastily grasped the hilt. I couldn’t make out what she was shouting, but I could only guess from the shape of her mouth.

I knew it too.

That the dark thing climbing up this tower was a high-ranking spirit, at the very least.

But I couldn’t just point my gun at it now. As it charged towards us, I pulled the trigger.

A red beam of light shot out from the gun, disappearing into the distance—

Boom!

A massive explosion erupted.

The explosion that went off would be visible from anywhere in Arsen. It was that grand, a fitting scenery to decorate the climax of the first chapter.

The sky of Arsen, seen from below as we fell, was breathtaking.