I have a Synthesizer

The students began to retreat rapidly, but a large number of Fireblade cultists suddenly emerged from the direction they had come from.

This number already far exceeded the number reported in the academy's mission briefing, and by this point, the mission seemed more like a conspiracy that the Fireblade Order had planned long ago.

Fortunately, however, the group had retreated into a relatively spacious hall, where they could at least make use of their individual strengths.

"Try to capture them alive!" Devold pointed at the group of students, and the Fireblade cultists began to charge towards them frantically.

Fireballs, explosions, and flashing swords and blades caused several of the students on their first mission to feel somewhat overwhelmed, such as the mage, Inez.

He was already surrounded by several Fireblade cultists, and with his strength, he should have been able to cope.

But because of his lack of experience, he was now flustered and at a loss.

"Save me, save me, Hawkins, save me."

This state of being constantly on the verge of death caused Inez to nearly break down.

Hawkins frowned slightly and was about to step forward when more than a dozen arrows shot over.

One of the arrows pierced Inez's throat, and the air escaping from his windpipe caused him to make "Gah, gah!" sounds.

He looked at the arrow, seemingly in disbelief that he, a young extraordinary individual, could die so easily.

He was not the only one hit by the arrows; many soldiers were also struck. After the volley of arrows, the soldiers were either dead or wounded.

The large number of Fireblade cultists guarding them put Lesas and the students' team at an absolute disadvantage.

Almost instantly, the team found itself in a situation on the verge of collapse.

In desperate situations, someone always has to stand up, such as Hawkins, who was standing in front of the rocks.

An aura of determination emanated from his body as he thrust his sword into the ground, and the magical power within him began to surge.

"Hellfire Ball."

...

On the other side, Klein and Lilith glanced at the passage they had come through, which was already filled with Fireblade cultists, making it impossible to break through in that direction.

He pointed to another door and blasted open the Fireblade cultists blocking the door with two Hellfire Balls, shouting to Hawkins.

"Hawkins, this way."

Klein took the lead in breaking through with Lilith, and Hawkins glanced at the three of them, then looked at his other teammates and gritted his teeth.

"You go first, I'll be right behind you!"

The pressure on Hawkins' side was far greater than on their side, which was likely Devold's intention.

Compared to them, Devold believed that Hawkins was more of a threat.

Watching Hawkins being surrounded, Klein gave up the idea of rescuing them.

If it was just Hawkins, there would definitely be no problem, but if he brought the others along, they would all be left here.

He pointed to another passage and said.

"Let's break out first and then talk."

Lilith and Becky both nodded and broke out in the direction Klein pointed.

...

After a long journey, Klein and the others finally escaped the pursuit of the Fireblade cultists and arrived in an uninhabited area.

Just as Klein was about to speak, several Fireblade cultists suddenly walked out of a room.

As for battles, Lilith naturally didn't need to be told what to do. She took the lead in coming in front of Klein to block the enemies for him.

And Becky, who had a somewhat strained relationship with them, also took the initiative to come to Klein's side.

"Protecting the mage is what a knight should do."

These were just ordinary Fireblade cultists who couldn't resist a master like Lilith at all.

Lilith quickly killed the Fireblade cultists in front of her, and only the one in Becky's hand survived.

Becky frowned slightly, seemingly dissatisfied with Lilith's actions.

"They have already lost their ability to fight. Even if it's a capital crime, shouldn't we bring them back to Lesas and let the Security Department handle it?"

"Ignorant and foolish, are you afraid to kill people?" Lilith mocked.

Becky's face changed. She had never killed anyone before.

Before joining the Royal Academy, they were just ordinary students, even Klein was the same.

Klein shrugged. Killing people was something that one had to experience for the first time.

"If you don't kill them directly, are you going to stay here and watch them? Or leave them here to fend for themselves?"

Looking at the living Fireblade cultist on the ground, Becky's heart was struggling.

According to the laws of the empire, these Fireblade cultists were all absolutely condemned to death, with no possibility of leniency. At this time, Klein spoke again.

"Have you ever thought about what would happen to them after they wake up if the Fireblade Order is wiped out?"

Becky looked at Klein's somewhat forceful gaze, and her eyes shifted uncertainly as she said.

"What will happen to them?"

"Heh, after they discover that the Fireblade Order has been destroyed, they will definitely scatter and flee.

In addition, they have committed capital crimes against the empire and can no longer return to their former lives.

In the end, most of these people will continue to seek out the Fireblade Order or join other evil organizations and continue to harm the common people.

Of course, if the Fireblade Order is not destroyed and our mission fails, then they will naturally continue to be their Fireblade cultists.

No matter what we do, they will become criminals of the empire. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Becky actually agreed with what Klein said in her heart.

But saying it was one thing, doing it was another.

She tightened her grip on the greatsword, wanting to overcome her resistance to killing.

"People, whether men or women, all have their first time. After experiencing it a few more times, you'll get used to it."

Klein said with a smile, but as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a chill behind him.

"So classmate Klein is very experienced. Come on, tell me, what first times have you experienced?"

Looking at Lilith, Klein smiled awkwardly.

"I'm talking about killing people, what are you thinking about!"

"Oh, it's nothing, it's just that when I heard you talking about men and women, I felt like you were very experienced."

Lilith turned and left, and Klein followed, leaving only one sentence behind.

"I've already said what I need to say, the person is here, what to do is up to you."

Left alone, Becky struggled for a while, and finally, she resolutely raised the greatsword.

Among the tenets of a knight, protecting the weak is a knight's duty, but killing criminals and enemies is also a duty.

...

After wandering around in the artificial cave for a long time, Klein and Lilith arrived at a place similar to a kitchen.

The ground was covered in blood and several corpses, making the scene somewhat unbearable to look at, causing Klein to feel disgusted.

Lilith touched the blood on the ground, and her face looked somewhat ugly.

"Yes, some of it is human blood."

On the corner of the kitchen table was a small notebook. Klein picked up the notebook and began to flip through it.

Most of what was recorded on it was the storage of food, as well as some statistics on killings. It wasn't until the last night that Klein saw a useful piece of information.

【The day of the sacrifice has been set for the 15th. When the first ray of sunlight shines in, the Fire Chaser will bring us living sacrifices to welcome the arrival of our Lord's messenger】

"Sacrifice, so the reason why Devold changed the time to the 15th is this."

Klein thought for a while.

"That Devold told many lies, but if he really is a member of the Fireblade Order, some of what he said should be true.

For example, the Fireblade Order is performing a sacrifice. They need sacrifices. Living people can become sacrifices, and dead people will be discarded.

Their purpose is to welcome that so-called messenger, but I don't know what kind of thing this messenger is."

Lilith nodded. "I don't know how much longer Hawkins and the others can hold out."

"So what should we do now?" It wasn't Lilith who spoke, but Becky, who had caught up from behind.

Klein and the others looked at Becky, whose armor was splattered with blood.

The tip of the greatsword was still dripping with blood, and it seemed that she had overcome her first time seeing blood.

"Right now, there are two options. The first is to retreat now. The Fireblade Order's focus is not on us at the moment, so retreating now is the best option."

Before Klein could finish speaking, Becky interrupted.

"No, we can't abandon them. Lilith, what about your honor and principles as a knight?"

Klein's face looked somewhat ugly. He hated it the most when others interrupted him like this, and even played the moral kidnapping card. He hated this kind of person the most in his previous life.

Lilith glanced at Becky and didn't say anything, only signaling Klein to continue.

She and Klein had worked together on many missions, and Lilith knew that Klein had excellent analytical and impromptu planning skills.

When on a mission with him, she only needed to complete the combat part, and the other things were left to Klein to complete.

"The second option is for Lilith to stealthily search and find Hawkins and the others.

After confirming that they still have combat power, we will cooperate and restart the mission to wipe out the Fireblade Order."

Lilith nodded, not choosing immediately.

"What do you think is best?"

"The second one."

Klein looked at his synthesizer, his eyes turning cold.

【Important Event: Irregular of the World - Flame Demon Envoy】

...

Sorry, I wanted to run away, but with an important mission here, I have no choice.

— Klein's Monologue.