A Journey Of A Delusional Witch
Chapter 60: The Truth of War

Ancient Desert's.

It is a vast desert that eats most of the land on the Libertas Continent. Where Freedom 2 is.

Legend has it that in the area now known as the Ancient Desert once stood a very large and advanced Kingdom. This is evidenced by the many unique Items found scattered in the Ancient Desert or in the Dungeon which are also found in that place.

No one knows for sure what caused the collapse of the ancient Kingdom. Even those who have a long life do not know it.

What is clear, the Items found are very valuable and dangerous.

There was an Item capable of purifying even poisoned water, until there was an Item capable of destroying a mountain just by pressing a button on it.

If anyone finds any of those Items, then it is mandatory for them to report them immediately. If not, depending on what kind of item they found, then the corresponding rewards they would get.

Now, one of the unique 'Item' is driving in the middle of a barren desert.

'The 'Item' when viewed from the outside, then the first thing that comes to mind is a fortress. A giant fortress with high walls in pure white with various beautiful carvings on its surface.

The fort is huge. Bigger than any city. Even the Capital of the Drakon Kingdom was defeated when compared to him.

Because of its enormous size, it can only travel at slow speeds. Even so, the fortress was able to pass through all kinds of obstacles that were in front of him no matter what.

Be it high mountains, deep ravines, vast oceans, even barren deserts are not an obstacle for him.

That is natural.

Because the fortress, (Ultima Arca) is actually an ark belonging to an Ancient Kingdom that has now been lost in time.

(Ultima Arca) was found buried in the sand right next to the Narsist Kingdom. Discovered by accident, it took more than 10 years to dig out (Ultima Arca) from the sand that covered it and another 3 years to research and make it work again.

With (Ultima Arca) which has now returned to function. The ark, intended to save millions of lives, is now being misused as a weapon of war.

Narsist Kingdoms.

Those who raise war flags to other Kingdoms will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

Carrying over 10 Million troops, they drove (Ultima Arca) to attack Ferox Kingdom.

...

Gazing at the white fortress that was slowly speeding up in the middle of the arid desert, was a pure-blooded Beastman from the Bear tribe.

Wearing a powerful Armor specially designed only for him, the Bear stood gallantly with thousands of troops behind him.

He is Bearnard Ursa.

The chief of the Bear tribe was also the first Otherworlder to hold an important post in Ferox Kingdom.

Along with his troops, Bearnard stood on the battlefield to prevent the fortress from ever reaching his beloved Kingdom.

"Are you sure 'That' will work?"

With a doubtful look, he asked a Human girl standing beside him.

"I told you, my master cannot fail!"

Has short grayish hair and reddish purple eyes. Her body looks tiny when compared to the brown bear next to her. Thanks to that, Bearnard was forced to always see girls

it was from above, making him powerless to hold his eyes back from being interested in the two great assets that the girl had.

"Stay, the size of the 'That' thing is nothing more than an apple. Are you sure that 'That' is really capable of at least slowing down the ark?"

"Huh, let's not slow down. My master will easily destroy the entire ark!"

"And how can you be sure of that, have you tried it?"

"No, but because of me, the Alchemist Colette. Never made an Item that failed my entire life!"

"I'll hold on to those words"

As if no longer interested in talking, Bearnard looked back at their slowly approaching enemy.

...

"Why am I the chosen one?"

Curled up while hugging his body with a pair of wide wings that slammed his hands, an Owl sighed while lamenting his fate.

His name is Wooho.

Wooho is a Player (Otherworlder) who chooses the Beastman race from the Bird tribe due to his desire to be able to fly with both wings of his own.

After saving money from his part-time job, Wooho was finally able to buy his own VR machine and use it to play Freedom 2.

Entering as part of the Third Wave, Wooho is still weak when compared to its seniors.

Even so, when there was a War Event going on, he could not help but participate.

"Well... I should have fought on the plain of Anemo. Why am I even taking part just because hearing that the opponent is a walking fortress!"

Seeming deeply regretful of his decision, Wooho saw something in his hands.

It's a walnut.

Different from walnuts in general, these nuts have the size of apples that are red. Not red haphazardly, but bright red with the inscription 'Kabooom' on the surface.

Once again, Wooho again saw the description of the item.

\ ★★★★★★

«Explosive : MAX» «Destruction : MAX» «Shock Wave : MAX»

The most dangerous explosive bomb ever created.

Unite a thousand (Explosive Nut) as well as other prohibited explosives. The Alchemist, Colette created this item for just one purpose. Destroying Everything.

Thanks to the effect it had, this item was automatically categorized as a Cursed Item which if used, it was certain that many lives would be lost.

How to use: Kamikaze

Sighing deeply again, Wooho could only give up his fate.

Looking around, Wooho was only able to see a dark room. As someone from the Bird tribe, moreover he was an Owl, making him possess a [Night Vision] that allowed him to see inside the darkness.

Even so, what he saw was only a wall of sand.

Want how else, the room where he is now does not even deserve to be called a room. The place he was in right now was a deep narrow pit and could fit only one person.

So narrow that Wooho can only sit to form a ball so that he can fit fully in the hole.

Returning a deep sigh, Wooho could only wait until the time came... Which is where it is now.

Drrr.......

The world seems to shake.

Sand started falling on it. Slowly the ceiling made of wood so that he was not overwritten by the sand on it began to crack as if unable to withstand the load on it.

Closing his eyes, Wooho activates the one in hand over to him.

...

Everyone can only be stunned.

What had originally been the sight of a majestic white fortress, was now replaced by a thick puff of smoke soaring high into the air.

The plume of smoke formed a giant mushroom that pierced the sky until it was able to be seen from a distance.

"SHIELD!!!!"

Bearnard shouted as he pulled Colette beside him and immediately pushed him to the ground.

Colette who was pulled by Bearnard could only quietly resign because she herself knew what was coming soon.

Seeing this, all the soldiers who were there followed the direction of their leader.

Whhooooooooss....!!!!

A second later an extremely powerful shock wave came and struck them.

"Ohhhh!!!"

Colette, who, despite being protected by Bearnard's large body, was still unable to withstand the incoming shockwave. On the other hand, Bearnard activated all of the defensive Skills he had in order for him to withstand the shockwave that hit him head-on.

The other soldiers tried their best to lie on their stomachs until their bodies were equal to the ground. For those wearing shields, all covered themselves and their comrades with shields while activating their respective Skills.

Even so, the heat brought by the shock wave is something that cannot be underestimated.

"Aaaagghhhh...!!!"

Bearnard shouted loudly as the sturdy Armor he was wearing began to glow red like it was being wrought by a burning fire. The hairs on his body were also burning even though he had protected himself with various defensive Skills.

What he experienced was also experienced by others.

Not a few of the Soldiers who found the Shield they lifted began to burn red and burn their hands. Those who do not have the Shield must endure the same suffering that Bearnard is experiencing now.

Seconds... What only lasted a blink of an eye felt like forever.

In the end, it all passed.

"Well!"

Rising from the sand that was hoarding her, the first thing Bearnard did was check on Colette's condition she was protecting.

"Are you okay?"

"Uhukis... Uhuk.." although his body was dirty with sand and dust, Colette's condition seemed fine without any injuries on his body.

After believing that Colette was okay, Bearnard next checked the condition of his troops.

Looking back, one by one they began to rise from the heap of sand. With bodies covered in dust and sand, many of them groaned in pain from the burns they received.

Although many victims were injured, there did not appear to be any casualties among them.

"Bearnard's..."

What Colette gave me was a glass bottle of rainbow-colored liquid. Without hesitation, Bearnard downed the contents of the bottle.

Instantly his burnt skin healed instantly without any scars. Even his hair that was also burned now grew back to how it was.

"Thank you"

Looking up, Bearnard found Colette who had been standing up now had a surprised expression that filled her face. His two eyes only looked in fear at the sight that lay before him.

Intrigued, Bearnard followed his gaze.

With the smoke of the dust beginning to subside blown by the wind, it seemed a sight that would definitely make anyone dumbfounded when they saw it.

What was once a beautiful ark, what was once the relic of an ancient Kingdom, is now gone.

What exists now is just a formless ruin.

Not only that, from where the explosion began, there is now a wide and deep crater.

"Let's go there, who knows there's still survivors"

"...yes"

Leading his troops who could still walk, Bearnard immediately went to the ruins (Ultima Arca).

Arriving there, the trail of destruction grew clearer in their eyes.

All the buildings that exist now have been flattened to the ground. What should have been a tough structure now lived rocks on the sand.

"Akh, I can't smell anything thanks to all this smoke"

"Is everyone buried? We haven't found a body or anything"

"How wide is this place really?"

For over an hour they walked the place, they had even reached an area that still had a standing building. But unfortunately, they still haven't found the end. Until finally those from the Bird tribe who flew up finally came back to give a report.

"Calmon Head! There's a settlement up ahead!"

"settlement? Is that where the soldiers live?"

"No, that..."

Realizing that he was having a hard time talking, Bearnard simply told him to lead him to where he meant.

"This?!"

What is meant as a settlement, is an actual settlement.

Houses lined up neatly on the left and right. Their exterior looks like a luxury house in the settlement of rich people.

Thanks to their considerable distance from the source of the explosion, little damage was seen. Make it clear to those who see what this place is knowing what the function of this place is.

"Last Arah... This big thing was really meant to be a new residence..."

Thas right.

(Ultima Arca) is actually a walking city intended to accommodate the last citizens of a Kingdom that has now been lost. All existing infrastructure is built to facilitate the lives of the residents who live there.

That includes homes, shops, shopping centers, to the mayor's office all built and ready to use.

"Shadows! There's shadow!!!"

Hearing that shout, everyone came to the source of the voice.

What awaited them there was an Otherworlder warrior who pointed fearfully towards a white wall.

What was on the wall was a black shadow shaped like a human shadow.

The Locals who saw this were clearly astonished at the behavior of the Otherworlder who was panicking just because he saw a stain on the wall. However, for other Otherworlders, especially for those who have knowledge

about history, know clearly the true identity of the shadow on the surface of the wall.

Not long after, other shadows were found everywhere.

Be it on the walls of the house, the floor, to the surface of the stairs. Shadows that exceed thousands began to be found throughout the city that is still intact.

Their models are also diverse.

There was a shadow standing, there seemed to be running, there seemed to be sitting relaxed until the one joined hands with the other shadow.

"Impossible...!"

Colette who also found a shadow could only fall silent due to the shock she received. That was because the shadows he found were unlike most shadows.

The shadow he found was very small and short which was far away when compared to the other large and tall shadows. The shadow was very tiny as if it was a shadow belonging to a small child...

Yeah, a little boy.

Knowing what Colette was feeling, Bearnard slowly rubbed Colette's head with her bear hand to calm her down.

Many other Otherworlders also did the same to their comrades who were unable to withstand the reality before them.

Although they had won, only sadness mixed with anger they felt.

...

News of the success of the army led by the Bear Chief, Bearnard. In destroying the walking fortress belonging to the Narsist Kingdom spread to all directions and became the talk of everyone.

How not?

The death toll on their part was zero. None of their enemies survived. Isn't that a great achievement?

Because of the great achievements of Bearnard and his troops, it did not take long for his story to be sung by the Bards.

♪With his sacrifice, the owl destroyed the fortress above him♪

♪But don't worry because he is the eternal Otherworlder♪

♪It's amazing indeed the Alchemist Colette and his masterpiece♪

♪And do not forget about Bearnard and his troops who serve♪

♪But strange indeed because no cheers echoed♪

♪That's because of the shadows on the wall♪

♪Mysterious shadow, nameless shadow♪

♪Colored tears can not stop, can not be dammed♪

Everyone applauded after being satisfied to hear the poem from Bard who had just finished his performance. Not a few of them to throw bronze coins to silver to him.

With the hat he was wearing, the Bard greeted the coin that came to him with a smile on his face.

...

"Able to conquer a fortress with just an Item? That girl named Colette was interesting too"

Said Grandma who had just finished eating dinner at a small restaurant in a town we stopped by.

We were alone because my Servant was still busy taking care of the children we saved. While Victoria I told her to escort Leon who is now asleep at the inn we rented.

The entertainment available at this restaurant is just a street show like Bard who has just performed.

Although I was also interested in the Item created by a person named Colette, especially after I knew what main ingredients he used and after seeing the performance of the Bomb he spread on the forum. It's impossible for me not to be interested.

It's just...

"Grandmother, does Grandma know about what the shadow means?"

"Hm... I don't know myself either... What, do I know something?"

I told Grandma a story. A story about a country that was attacked by an Atomic Bomb in the past and what happened to its citizens.

"So, you want to say...?!"

I just nodded.

After Grandma finally learned the true identity of the shadow in question, Grandma did not stop cursing the Narsist Kingdom all night.