The Academy’s Weakest Became A Demon-Limited Hunter

“Have you not found White yet?!

”In the makeshift shelter made with barriers.

Emperor Carlos’ urgent cry made the Imperial Knight bow his head.

“My apologies, but the situation is a bit chaotic, and we haven’t been able to find her yet…!

”The Academy Clash’s vast stage drew a large crowd, and White was among them.

“Kugh…!

”Emperor Carlos was deeply worried about his daughter’s safety.

***Through my multiple playthroughs of ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, I sensed that something was off.

It seemed that the timing of when the other fairies in「Act 11, Fairy Way」changed with each playthrough.

Curious if it was just me, I checked the community and found that others had the same experience.

It didn’t take long after the game’s release for this anomaly to be recognized as a hidden feature.

White…The key factor was Princess Snow White, or more precisely, her abilities.

Nix, the Night Fairy, had bestowed its blessing upon the Elfieto Royal Family.

Among them, White was the one most influenced by that blessing.

Nix was a high-ranking fairy who led others.

In the game, after Rachnil showed up, White instinctively figured out how to summon the other fairies.

The time it took her to awaken varied greatly based on her strength.

The other fairies need to come quickly if we want to defeat Rachnil.

Ian and I could land some hits on Rachnil, but we couldn’t beat him.

We needed the power of the other fairies.

In short, White, who could summon the fairies here, was a key player in「Act 11, Fairy War」.

But now, Rachnil appeared earlier than expected.

It was unclear how the situation would unfold.

Haa, [Clairvoyance] isn’t working…As expected from veteran wizards.

Their powerful barriers blocked [Clairvoyance].

I needed to check on White’s condition urgently.

“I can’t summon my familiar!

”“Huh?

What’s going on?

”“I can’t even summon my minions…!

”The students were panicking, unable to summon their familiars or minions.

“Don’t expect to summon them now if you didn’t do it beforehand.

”“What?

”“Ever since that giant Greatsword appeared in the sky, summoning has been mostly blocked.

”It was Rachnil’s doing.

Technically, fairies were the supreme species among magic beasts.

Since familiars and minions were magic beasts, Rachnil could block their summoning if he wanted to.

That was why I couldn’t summon Düpfendorf’s forces.

I had tried, but it was no use.

But…Fortunately, this one still works.

It consumed a lot of mana and was very inefficient, but I needed all the power I could get to protect the students.

I stretched out an arm to the side.

“Come forth, Alice.

”A massive amount of mana flowed out, like turning on a faucet at full blast.

A pale blue magic circle appeared on the ground.

A brilliant light emanated from it, summoning a girl.

The students were left speechless.

It was the first time they had ever seen a human minion summoned.

The summoned girl had light gold hair that flowed like waves.

She was clad in magic armor and wielded the Vorpal Sword.

She looked at me with a gentle smile.

“Baby, this is the first time you’ve summoned me, right?

”Alice Carroll.

As a human minion, it seemed that Rachnil’s power didn’t affect her.

“Is that her?

The one from Märchen Academy, said to rival Dorothy Heartnova…”“Alice Carroll?

”“She looks just like the rumors said…”“How did he summon a person?

And such a powerful one at that…”The students stared at us in disbelief.

We looked up at the ceiling.

A crack echoed as the [Fossilized Ice] began to fracture.

Covering it with [Fossilized Ice] was pointless.

Rachnil would soon break through the defensive magic and arrive here.

It would just waste mana.

“Is the enemy in the sky?

”“Yeah, he’ll be descending soon.

”“Do you know why you haven’t been able to summon our soldiers since earlier?

”“Because we’re dealing with fairies.

It’s an ability all fairies possess.

”“Fairies….

This is getting more interesting.

So, what are your orders, Baby?

”“Protect the students here, as much as you can.

”Alice bowed to me and said, “As you command.

”“Ice Sovereign!

We’ve brought them!

”“Senior Isaac!

”Several students ran over.

Fortunately, one of the students who could fly with wind magic brought Abel Carnedas and Ian Fairytale.

I was relieved they’d arrived sooner than expected.

“Senior Isaac, what on earth is happening?!

”“What about Ian?

”Ian was slumped over, carried on Abel’s back.

“He fainted earlier!

”I didn’t bother asking for the details.

I’m just glad they made it here safely.

At that moment, my senses sharpened.

The hairs on my body stood on end.

“…!

”The air became tense.

Even those with low mana perception couldn’t miss the presence of such a monstrous power descending.

Rumble!!

Crash!!!

Breaking through the [Fossilized Ice], a silver boy landed on the ground.

Numerous blades floated around him.

The boy looked like a bizarre puppet made entirely of iron.

The crumbling [Fossilized Ice].

The remains of the defensive magic scattered as glittering mana dust.

Whoosh!

A wind-like, unimaginable amount of mana was released.

It was enough power to engulf the entire area.

Noah’s voice trembled, “Rachnil…”[Iron Fairy Rachnil]Lv: 200Race: FairyElements: IronDanger: ExtremeThe Iron Fairy Rachnil.

His red eyes scanned Noah.

[It’s been a while.

Glad to see you’re safe.

But… who are you?

]Rachnil’s fierce eyes turned to me.

Swish!

The rain of swords suddenly changed trajectory and began to pile up in layers between the stage and the audience.

The swords melted, liquefying and merging freely.

The momentum increased, quickly building a high and thick iron wall.

[You, come over here.

]Rachnil reached out toward Noah.

“Ugh…!

”The iron mana gathered around Noah, forming a sphere.

It happened in an instant.

The sphere containing Noah began to fly toward Rachnil.

Kuuuuung!!

“Kyaa!!

”“What’s going on?!

”“T-the ground!!

”“Everyone, run!!

”At the same time, a powerful earthquake struck, causing the stands to collapse.

The ground shook violently.

Iron walls rose sharply from the ground, and the students panicked and tried to flee.

So it’s begun.

There was no time to panic.

Mana circulated through my mana circuits.

Flash!

I launched myself off the ground, chasing after the iron sphere.

In the cutscene of ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱, Ian rescued Noah from being dragged to Rachnil.

Seeing Ian’s strength, Rachnil became intrigued.

In other words, to set up the「Fairy Way」, I had to save Noah right now.

I reached out with both hands, gathering rock mana, and the Obsidian Blade materialized.

The defensive ring of rock [Eclipse] trailed behind me.

With the Obsidian Blade’s passive skill [Eclipse], which boasted excellent defense, even if Rachnil counterattacked, I wouldn’t take much damage.

[Fairy detected as enemy.

][The unique trait [Nightfalls’ Edge] is activated!

]The system window appeared, and the Obsidian Blade was bathed in a chilling night light.

The unique trait [Nightfalls’ Edge].

It allowed a mere elemental wizard like me to deal effective damage to fairies.

Rock mana pulsed.

[Stone Breathing - First Form], the prelude to Yellow Wave Slash.

I swung the Obsidian Blade at the sphere flying towards Rachnil.

Crash!!

The powerful slash shattered the iron shell, sending stone debris flying.

I quickly grabbed Noah’s arm and pulled him out.

“Huff, huff…!

”Noah rolled on the ground and regained his footing.

He was gasping for air, the sphere had already drained some of his iron mana.

There was no time to ask if he was okay.

I quickly took my stance and leaped towards Rachnil.

[How…?

]I saw the surprise in Rachnil’s face.

Even if he wasn’t at full power, I had destroyed a fairy’s magic.

It seemed unbelievable to him that a mere human could break his magic.

That’s right, remain shocked.

I raised the Obsidian Blade high.

The chilling light of [Nightfalls’ Edge], the soft glow of rock mana, and even ice mana gathered on the Obsidian Blade, radiating an ominous power.

I brought it down.

Crash!!

The cold, surging rock mana tore through the ground, reaching Rachnil.

[Stone Breathing - Second Form], Stone Wave.

It was the Obsidian Blade’s long-range attack.

[…Such a thing can’t reach me.

]Rachnil frowned and swung his arm.

Iron mana condensed in the air, forming five greatswords.

[Is it like this?

]The five greatswords, wrapped in silver mana, followed Rachnil’s gesture and slashed fiercely towards the ground.

Boom!!

The sharp iron mana tore through the ground, clashing with the Stone Wave.

As the terrifying explosion sent debris flying everywhere, I quickly cast a rock shield to protect the students.

He’s mimicking my technique in his own way…Just like in ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱.

A race at the pinnacle of this world’s creatures.

[Amazing… You’re close to the level of a fairy!

]Hohoho, I heard Rachnil’s amused laughter.

[This is fun… Very well.

Let’s have a delightful game here!

]Just like in the cutscene of ❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱.

After Ian saved Noah, Rachnil decided to postpone absorbing Noah.

And he proposed a new event to Ian, involving Noah.

The leisure of the strong.

It was a form of entertainment for him.

Rumble!!

The earthquake continued.

Iron walls rose in multiple directions, dividing the space.

I aimed my finger at Rachnil to cast the 7-star ice magic [Icebolt], but the iron walls rose swiftly, blocking the space between me and Rachnil.

Crack!!

Reflexively, I slashed at the iron wall, cutting through it, but it quickly filled in, creating an even more solid barrier.

The terrain shifted with a rumble.

Eventually, the earthquake stopped.

Suddenly, the surroundings had transformed into a single space, lit by the beautiful glow of mana.

So it came to this, after all…I looked around.

I had been separated from the others.

The only good thing was that Ian and Noah were close by.

Just as I was about to break through the wall and join them…[Welcome to the Iron Sanctuary.

]Rachnil’s voice boomed from somewhere.

[You are the honored ones chosen to partake in my amusement until my plans are fulfilled.

]❰Magic Knight of Märchen❱ 「Act 11, Chapter 2, Fairy Way (1)」[Let’s start a fun and exciting Academy Clash just for us!

]The Rachnil Subjugation had begun.