I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hiatus]

Chapter 35: Walking The Rope (4)

We quickly located Aisha's team.

Just as Siena had said, they were at the exact location.

Even from afar, their condition didn't look great.

"Ah, seriously! If only we didn't have these practice weapons!"

Aisha's voice, thick with frustration, carried to us.

"Let's hurry."

I urged my teammates.

"Understood... Theo."

"Isn't that Aisha's voice?"

"Come on. Let's pick up the pace."

Max, Travis, and Eshild—the Unhappy Trio hastened their steps.

"Heheh~."

Siena, however, continued to enjoy herself as if on a leisurely stroll.

'The gods can be cruel indeed.'

The fact that they bestowed a unique ability like spirit magic upon someone as perverse as her seemed unfair.

At least... it was a relief she was on our side.

Siena, the 150-year-old wood elf princess of the Great Forest, was already a complete expert, unlike the other students who were still inexperienced.

Though she only used her power when it suited her.

'Well, if someone like her ran wild without limits, it would break the balance.'

I mused as we ran.

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Soon, our team reached the outskirts of the battlefield.

"Ugh, as expected, the situation doesn't look good."

Eshild clicked his tongue, preparing magic on his finger.

...Six regular Cockatrices remained.

The battle captain was still alive.

'How have they held on this long?'

Aisha's team had likely been fighting the Cockatrice flock for more than 10 minutes.

The fact that they hadn't been wiped out was impressive.

"Damn it, when will the instructors arrive?!"

"Over there, on the left! Watch out, Aisha! One got through!"

"Ugh, thanks. Seriously, take some hits, will you!"

Aisha's team hadn't noticed our presence and continued to battle the Cockatrices with grim expressions.

Aisha possessed remarkable vision thanks to her Sharp Vision trait, but it seemed she was too preoccupied to notice us.

The Cockatrices are targeting Aisha, the team's ace.

Their intelligence is higher with the battle captain present.

"Eshild."

"I know, Theo. No need to say it."

Eshild shot a spell from his fingers.

Although it had less mana than when we first entered the dungeon...

Screeeech!

It was still a significant threat to the nearby Cockatrices. The two hit in the legs screamed in pain.

Since they were focusing on Aisha's team, they had no chance to avoid the attack.

"Eshild, it's Eshild!"