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Shinsetsu Nobu-san Isekai Ki Chapter 87

Chapter 87 No no good, no no good!

 


"Alright! All done!!"

I'm working in the mansion once again today. What about dungeon expeditions you ask? Well y'see, I don't feel good leaving those three girls, what's with that one time and all, so I've been staying behind while the other members go off to raise their levels. We do go wild in the night whenever they get back though. Once things have settled down after a few days, I plan to go on a long expedition.

I've finished making a simple Levelitt's shrine.
Weird. This was supposed to look like the solemn Grand Shrine of Izumo.

It somehow turned into a 1/10,000 scale model of Tokyo B*g Sight instead while I was focused in its creation. The thing looks more like a diorama than a shrine. Its base is even fully furnished with handles so it can be carried like a portable shrine. It's been labeled as [Levelitt's Shrine] though, so there should be no problem. I think. I mean that place's a sacred ground in a way.

I've already set up an altar like thing to put the shrine in my room, so I just need to put it there. Oh yeah, how do you summon her again. Guess I'll just put down some offerings and recite some random chants or something.

"Eloim, Essaim, Eloim, Essaim. I beseech upon you victory. Come forth, no-goddess!!"

I piled up some random chants. By the way, the offerings are some lightly pickled cucumbers.

A needlessly huge amount of mana turned into a torrent that ran through my room. More and more mana is coming out of my body as if it's getting sucked out. Curtains were swaying, birds looking for prey ran away all at once as they sensed the unusual atmosphere.

BOOF

A sound like something popped out could be heard in front of the quasi shrine. Smoke goes up, a small shadow is floating inside.

What lies there is...

A long glamorous flaxen hair.
Sapphire-like inviting pupils.
Baby-like soft skin.




Bearing those qualities... is the no-goddess in a 2D super-deformed slack mascot-like form.
Part-wise, they do hit all the checklists for a beauty, but how she somehow managed to make it comical is just how this no-goddess rolls I suppose. Simply amazing, she never betrays expectations.

"Nobusada-kun, I'm not some random apostle from somewhere you knooow."

Ah, now she's making a claim. I wanted to quip back at how she found problem at that part of all things, but decided not to.

"Looks like it went well. I mean, you never did tell me how to summon you in the first place, not my fault."

"Gunuu, and the pickles you got for my offerings are really souuur, *chew chew*."

"Well yeah of course, they're pickles. And you're eating them anyway."

"But of course, I always eat all my offerings. Next one's got to be sweets! Please make the next one be sweets okay."

This no-goddess dares to request her offerings. How about I get you some sweetener instead? But this goddess's prob gonna eat it nonetheless. I'll make it Russian Roulette dumplings. And put a real extra spicy one among them!

"So so, what do you need today~?"

"Ah yeah, now that things have calmed down, there's some things I need to ask you."

"Okay~, just note that there are things I can't answers."

"By the way, what are those things?"

No-goddess began fidgeting while blushing. Ah, I know where this is going.

"Three siz--ebushi!"

I drive in a chop on her head no question. She's looking at me with resentful but teary eyes.

"I'm against violence! What kind of demon would chop a maiden's head anyway~"

"It's okay. It's 45 degree tilted, a chop should fix it."

"I'm not some old television you knowww. Punpun."

Now then, let's stop clowning around and get to the point.

"O goddess who rules over growth and talent. What are Class Caps. And how do you break through these caps?"

"Mufun? Ooh, right, you've hit a cap on one of your Classes haven't you~. This particular point highly depends on one's soul and body. And in your case, it's because Fighter Class isn't really suited to you Nobusada-kun~. And unless your soul and body mutate, there's no way to overcome these caps, you see~. Otherwise it would disturb one's very existence itself."

Fumu, it's a serious one for once. Hitting the cap at level 30 is way low. Is disturbing one's very existence something like turning into liquid once you lose the A*-Field.

For now, finding one Class I'm good at and letting it grow without swapping it out sounds like a good idea. Getting more extra Classes I can set seems like it'd be better for growth after all.

"Okay then, another question. Can the you in your state now baptize people? And is it possible to baptize those who are lumped together with demons?"

"It's Yes to both~. But I'm gonna need to consume mana every time~. Oh and that lumping up with demons stuff is all made up by general humans, it doesn't matter to me~. I watch over each and every one of you regardless of their standing."

Feels more like monitoring in my case though? Well whatever. I'd like to ask her about stuff like Singularity or the fact that there are many people around me who have goddesses protections, but she's probably just going to dodge these topics.

"I can't tell you about those~. Cause they're tied tightly to classified information, see~. If I blurted it out without thinking, Nobusada-kun's very existence may even be in peril."

Don't read my mind you! I mean, then you shouldn't have given me any hint about those. I wouldn't have thought about those things if you never told me in the first place...

"Tehee♪"

I grab no-goddess's face in my grip. Then I gradually put more strength into my grip.

"Gyaasu. Nobusada-kun, I'm still a goddess you know, eagle gripping a lady's face, don't you think that's way crueeel?"

Wonder if boiling a no-goddess will get me something? She's probably leading an idyllic life anyway, I'd probably get something good out of it.

"Herpumii! Goddesses are friends, they're not at all scary. Ah, I mean no, sorry sorry. I'll even give those girls my protections, okay, okay!?"

Well, I'm just joking. This no-goddess tends to get ahead of herself, and ends up getting the short end of a sad quip.

"Oh look at the time, I should head back soon, work waiting. Anyway, I'm so grateful for all the new believers~."

"Ou, good work. Ah, would you like to take these trial-run tea leaved dumplings with you?"

"Ah, yes please. So you did have some, didn't you. I was afraid my tea time would end up disastrous for a minute there. Well then, chara bye~!"

POOF

No-goddess raised a smokescreen like some manga ninja as she went back.
Phew, feels like she took a lot of my mana. Checking the amount, the initial summoning took 500,000, afterward it took 100,000 every few minutes. As expected of no-goddess, the maintenance costs are unparalleled. Huh wait, wonder how much would part of her real body would cost then. Kinda want to see it, though her personality leaves a lot to be desired.

Now then, in the end I got the answers I wanted and even protections for the three girls. Result-wise, it's all good.

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『Ah, Nobusada-kun.』

Ah!? How'd you get to directly talk to me??

『These mitarashi dango are a bit lacking in sweetness departments. Ah, this is an Oracle.』

Wait a minute, is this really how you use Oracle?! I mean, I haven't even learned...

Tettere~♪ Acquired Oracle Skill.

Ex post facto?!!

『Green bean, roasted bean, red bean, sesame seeds. Prepare all kinds for the next offerings purizu~』

I'm not some dumpling delivery service! Okay I gotcha. Look forward to a full course of habanero, semburi, noni and pontegi for your next offerings.

『But that's just a punishment game then~』

Pssh, beep, beep, beep.

The Oracle hung up like a phone line. Considering the one on the opposite line, the other goddesses must have found her out or something. Like when a high school girl got found out talking too long on the phone. Geez.




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Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku 17-38

17-38. Nether Gate, Blockade

 

Satou here. During the final stage of a tale, it's customary for the protagonist to be stuck in a series of pinch. I wish such an unreasonable situation would never happen in real life. It's always been a life where I never got any power over the steering wheel though...







"Arisa, assist me sealing the Nether Gate."
"OK, count on me!"

Arisa immediately gave her OK to my request.

"Please maintain the space around the gate."
"Gotya~"

The anti-god magic I used to defeat the Unique Skill-holding demons guarding the gate ended up completely obliterating the space around the gate along with those demons, slightly destabilizing that space in the process.
Bizarre purple-colored space started showing up on the walls, it's kind of revolting.

I proceed inside the sub-space while holding Arisa in my arm.

"Ugeeh, even the gate looks so gross up close."
"It probably wasn't like this at first."

The Nether Gate made of mysterious purple metal has reliefs of little girls engraved on it, but they look like they're suffering due to the black vein-like things running on its surface.

"That black thingy looks a lot like materialized miasma."

The fact that it doesn't disappear even after getting bathed in my Spirit Light means that it's of highly concentrated one.

"Wonder if that's the Netherworld beyond that space over?"

Eavesdropping skill picked up lady Ringrande's murmur.
Oh right, these girls had never seen the mysterious space under the Purple Tower's walls before.

"That is not Netherworld so I report."
"Nn, mysterious sub-space."

Nana and Mia informed lady Ringrande's of the result of our prior investigation.

"Master, I've taken hold of the space, the feedback felt a bit weird though."

Arisa's quick on her feet.

"Okay then, take care of this side. Dash out at once if anything happens."
"Un, you be careful too Master."

I leave the rest to Arisa and touch the Nether Gate with my hand.
You don't use this like a real gate as it's a type of teleportation gate.

AR readings told me the surface of the gate was covered in barriers, but those barriers vanished along with a glass-breaking sound when I touched the gate.

--Geh.

With the barriers gone, it's evident that the black thing on its surface is not miasma.
It's the same black sludge god Zaikuon used to power himself up back then.

The black sludge got peeled off the gate and spread out assaulting me like a predating slime.

Already anticipating that, I drew the Divine Sword and destroy all of it.
Fortunately, it was less concentrated than the sludge that took over god Zaikuon so it disappeared easily.

I waited until the near-jet black dark purple mist had cleared up before touching the Nether Gate.

A moment later, my body got transported to beyond the Nether Gate.







"--Nether Pathways?"

Checking the name on my Map, this place is not the Netherworld.
It seems to be some sort of pathways made of the mysterious space.

There are around nine pathways spreading out.
Only 24 purple towers remain, so not all of them are connected it seems.

"So the Netherworld lies beyond..."

Well, there's no need to go all the way there.
Would be annoying if I got thrust into a fight as I came out.

I deploy similar space magic Arisa used earlier to permeate my mana in the Nether Pathways. Getting especially scrupulous around the pathways' root--.

Once it's permeated enough, I proceed to the next phase.
I'll drive in [Dimension Smasher] using the permeated mana as a fuel and destroy all nine pathways in one go.

--Dimension Smasher.

A big bang-like light filled the pathways, then a moment later vibrations and thunderous roars intense enough to make me feel like the atoms composing my body were getting discomposed came assaulting.
I managed to hold out against it with multiple Castles somehow and then I checked the surroundings.

--Smashing complete.

Everything inside the Map has been completely torn to shreds you can't even tell which part was the pathways.
First Phase done.

Next, I'll erase the few remaining connections to Netherworld using Hikaru's specialized anti-god magic [Mythology Extinction].

Feels like it's even more destructive than usual, wonder if it's because of the dimensional instability here.

I overdid it a bit.
Even the remains of pathways have been completely obliterated, and the entire space where the Nether Pathways were located is disappearing.

"Let's skip ahead."

I skip some checks and proceed to the sealing phase now that Netherworld is completely cut off Human World.
The spell I chose is [Mythology Jail].
An anti-god spell I improved from the magic intended to seal gods Corpse taught me.

However, this was originally a spell to simply seal gods and demon lords as its targets, so I made some rearrangements.
This trick is only possible because I have a complete grasp on the original magic code.

There is a need to recast but I can afford that much time.

[Mythology Jail] spread out, swallowing up the severed parts of Nether Pathways. This should make creating a new channel between the two worlds impossible.

"--Sealing complete, whoa"

My voice disappeared midway, probably because the dimension that held the pathways had vanished.

It'd be better if the space-time distance between Netherworld and Human World could be stretched out more, but I guess I've got no choice.
I'd get lost in space and time if this kept up, thus I got back to the Nether Gate using Unit Arrangement.

"Master!"
"I'm back. I'm going to clean up the rest, you girls go back ahead."
"OK! --Teleport!"

Arisa took the girls out of the tower.

Now then, I just need to completely erase the Nether Gate and it's done.

I envelop the Nether Gate in multiple Castles and barriers before driving in a powered-up [Mythology Down] to destroy it.
It's a cinch this time since I just need to destroy stuff unlike earlier.

After confirming that no trace of Nether Gate remained, I left the tower using Unit Arrangement.
I was going to demolish the Purple Tower lastly, but it crumbled down on its own, perhaps due to the severed connection to Netherworld.
According to my Map, the remaining 23 towers we didn't destroy due to the local requests have all been erased as well.

"Guess it's case closed then?"


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"...I see an extra."

When I turned around toward the girls, I saw someone who wasn't present when we entered the tower.

"Irregular! Please save milord!"

The pink-haired purple little girl clung to me while bawling out.

I look at Arisa seeking for an explanation.

"She was stuck inside that mysterious space, see."

--I see.

Looks like the purple little girl was on her way here when she failed.
Pochi and Tama came forward in front of me with their tails tucked in.

"I'm sorry~"
"Tama is not at fault nodesu! It's because Pochi asked to save her nodesu!"
"No worries."

I pat the two's heads.
I'm not narrow minded enough to scold them for saving people.

"Master, people have started coming out of the old capital. Might be a good idea to switch location."
"Got it."
"Satou, we're going with you."

Lady Ringrande asked me to bring them with us.

"I'm hero Nanashi. Don't start mistaking me with earl Pendragon now."
"You can drop that act now. Everyone's already found out long times ago, neither anyone going to spread it. Right then... I swear in the name of Hero Hayato. Will you believe us then?"

The other attendants also swore by Hero Hayato's name.

Well, I guess it's fine then.
I don't believe they would break a vow in Hayato's name.

"Got it. Let's go together."

I brought everyone to one of my bases.
The base in the great desert to the west of Labyrinth City should be fine, no matter what demon god and purple little girl are plotting, the collateral damage would be at a minimum here.

With everyone tired and all, I decided to take a break at this base.
And since lady Ringrande and her companions have found out about my identity anyway, I've returned to Satou form.

"Good work out there, everyone. I've prepared your meals and bath inside the mansion, feel free to use them for refreshment."

I've put feast for banquet preserved inside my Storage on the empty tables, and taken out a bath tub that can hold 30 people at once from among my Onsen Collection inside Storage and poured milky white warm water that heals fatigue in it.

"A bath!"
"You for real, Satoun-chi you're the best ever!"
"You're going in with me aren't you, Sera."
"Ane-sama, did you ask to come with us for the sake of a bath?"
"Ah, yeah right. Okay then, I'll get in later."

Hayato's attendants and some of the girls headed to the bath.

"Soo many meat Pochi is stumped nodesu."
"Ou, aw-maw-zing~?"
"We even got Silver Skin jerky here."
"Pochi, let's take on Hamburg Steak together."

The beastkin girls and lady Karina are onto meat like always.

"Ghost Mushroom steak."
"Mia, this stew here is good too so I inform."
"Mia-sama, do give this consommé soup a try as well."

Mia, Nana and the princess are keen on vegetable and soup.

"For you Satou-san, and here's for that girl."
"Zena-san, thank you."

Zena-san brought me and the purple little girl some beverages.

"Master, don't forget to get your fill on food too."
"Here, how about some nice fruit."
"Thanks, you two."

Lulu and Hikaru brought some sandwich and cut fruit that could be eaten with one hand.

After confirming that everyone had started their bath and meal, I sat down and listened to the purple little girl in the corner of the hall.
Arisa representing the girls and lady Ringrande representing the attendants are also here.

"You asked me to save Demon God earlier, didn't you? Could you tell me what you mean in detail?"
"Un."

I gave her the juice Zena-san brought, then the purple little girl started talking bit by bit while drinking it.

"Someone among the gods--I think it's that idiot Zaikuon's put [Forbidden Power (Poison)] inside the Crystal!"

This Crystal must refer to the Divinity Crystal, [White Radiant Crystal], the Demon God stole from the seven pillar gods.

"And and! It's the entire [Forbidden Power (Poison)] sealed in the moon!"

Looks like all of that thing that drove god Zaikuon mad was put in the crystal.

"At this rate, the Netherworld and Human World milord was so eager to save will get all messed up!"
"With the destruction of the gate in the Purple Tower, the connection between Netherworld and human world has been severed. Human world should be in no danger anymore."
"That's not true!"

The purple little girl insisted as she stood up.

"That's not true! I mean, there's other Gates!"

--Eh?

"Where!"
"There's pathways to the moon and labyrinths. One at the Cave World under the moon and another at the Dungeon Highways!"

I've treaded on both myself, but never would have thought both would have gates--.

"Tama! Check if the moon's out!"

Arisa asked Tama who was by the window.

"Aye. A full purple moon~?"
"Moon-sama is drooling from watching the meat Pochi's got on her nodesu!"

I look up at the sky beyond the window with a bad presentiment.

A dark purple moon is hanging in the dim sky.
Even though it's supposed to be new moon tonight, it's full moon just like Tama said.

And it's weirdly big to boot.

"...The encroachment, it's starting..."

The dumbfounded Lady Ringrande murmured.
She's probably guessed right, the Netherworld must be encroaching through the moon.

『Core Two, how's the situation at your dungeon?』
『Master Satou! I've got a message from Dungeon Core main body! [Received an interference from outside the dungeon, the system was promptly shut out, thus we suffered no damage].』

Glad I had arranged a directive to immediately isolate the system anytime, thanks to the hacking during Divine Punishment.

"Master, do you think other dungeons are fine?"
『I'm heading out for a bit.』

I moved to the Dungeon Master Room of Phantasmal Labyrinth where I'm registered as its Dungeon Master.

『Master, did you receive my message from Core Two?』

Dungeon Core talked to me the instant I got there.

"Yeah, I did. Well done, Core. Can you contact other dungeons with the system shut out?"
『Yes Master. I have contacted all dungeons except for one.』
"Except for one?"
『The [Devil Dungeon] adjoining northern Shiga Kingdom's Seryuu City's City Core has fallen to demons' hand. It rejected our communication.』

One out huh.
Just as I was about to teleport to Seryuu City with Unit Arrangement, I remembered something.

『Core, I need you to do something.』
『Yes, Master Satou.』

I asked her to create [Self-Status] orbs for all the girls which I would fetch later.
And now the girls should be able to cast magic chantlessly like Arisa and heroes do.

Now then, the moon or Seryu City, which one should I save--.

This was a no brainer, I quickly went to the rescue with Unit Arrangement.





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Shikkaku Mon no Saikyou Kenja Chapter 325

Chapter 325 Strongest Sage, Decides on Strategy

 

"Err... Is that demon as good as Mathi-kun in combat?"

"...Strength of a demon paired with Mathi-kun's combat ingenuity, can such thing even be stopped...?"

Alma and Ruli asked me.
True... Were Zadokilgias as good as me in combat art, it would be unstoppable.

Zadokilgias's combat is exceedingly refined.
The demon itself isn't particularly adept at high powered magic or anything, it's simply skillful at deploying and controlling magic.

Especially in group battles.
Against a group of enemy, normally, you'd want to decrease their number one by one to shrink the numerical inferiority.

However, [Demon of Destruction] Zadokilgias never kills its enemies one by one.
Even in a situation where it could instantly kill its adversaries, it would instead choose to destroy important body parts like arms and legs and then drive in magic that disable regeneration for good measure to someone in the group.

The demon doesn't kill them not out of mercy of course.
It creates a burden on the enemy's group by leaving one of them alive.

A dead enemy would simply mean one less force.
However, by leaving one of the enemies alive, letting them suffer poison or massive bleeding... Their friends in the group would try to save them.
Neutralizing not only that enemy but anyone who attempts to save them.
And once the group had failed to function properly, the demon would proceed to annihilate them all in one go.

However... Of course, launching attacks that would only cause a handicap to the enemies is incomparably harder than killing them outright.
If the damage is too small, it would immediately get healed and risk getting counterattacked.
And yet, if the power is too high, the opponent would end up dying instead.
Incapacitating enemies while keeping them alive while trying to survive the battle yourself demands an extremely fine control of magic.

It may sounds easy... but putting that into practice is an extremely difficult task in reality.
There were several other demons that tried to mimic the method, but Zadokilgias was the only one that managed to perfectly execute the strategy.

This demon's skills in combat and magic were simply far ahead of the rest.
Even reincarnation magic, the demon must have made use of its skill to develop it.

Yet...

"I should come on top in term of combat ingenuity... The difference is paper thin unlike anything we've faced before though."

When I fought him in the past, Zadokilgias was better at fighting than me.
The reason why I could kill the demon is because I was simply stronger than it.

I wouldn't be a match to it were my combat skill remained the same as that time.
However, fortunately I had the opportunity to train for hundreds of years after defeating Zadokilgias, perfecting my craft.
On the other hand, Zadokilgias had been dead all this time... Which means, its combat skill stayed as it was back then.

Fortunately, I've got a good affinity with Zadokilgias.
Furthermore... I know all about Zadokilgias combat style down to the last detail.

After all--part of my combat art was developed based on the combat art that demon used in the fight.
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"Paper thin difference to Mathi-kun..."

"That's... I can get why this demon's far dangerous than Zaridias then..."

"...But that makes it a complete monster then! ...Do you mind if I run away?"

Ruli and Alma looked tense when they heard me.
Iris curled up.

But... Of course I don't plan on losing.
I've got all the material needed to win this fight too.

"I have one good news... This demon's revival is probably not perfect."

Zadokilgias most likely got revived in this era by way of reincarnation magic.
However... That reincarnation magic is most likely not perfect.

Zadokilgias's mana mixed in Dragon Vein had a slight noise in it.
Mana noise caused by a damage on soul.
Its soul must have suffered some damage because its self-developed reincarnation magic wasn't perfect.

Demon's soul is sturdier than human's but a damage is a damage.
The wound is not serious enough to affect its magic control... but it's a key to defeating Zadokilgias.

To be frank, defeating it would have been difficult without that weakness.
Gotta thank this failure in its reincarnation spell.

"Not perfect... Do you mean like the [Warmongers] resurrected by Anmorr brothers?"

Alma asked me.
Indeed, incomplete revival reminds me of those [Warmongers].

However... Zadokilgias's case is nothing alike.

Unlike resurrection magic, reincarnation magic put the user in a new body.
Hence, there is no worry of deteriorated body like resurrection magic.
The disadvantage is that you've got to start from zero again though.

Things would have been simple if Zadokilgias's body was that of a newborn demon... But judging from the mana mixed in Dragon Vein, that doesn't seem to be the case here.
It's that of a young demon but the body itself is relatively mature. Or so I perceived.
There must have been some tricks inserted into the revival magic to forcefully mature the body or perhaps it had sealed its mana until it grew enough.

"No, the degradation won't be visibly apparent. In a normal fight, the demon would be no different than its perfect state."

"A normal fight..."

"You mean we're not going to fight it normally?"

"Exactly."

To be honest, I wouldn't have enough lives were the current me go toe to toe against Zadokilgias.
I could have a chance if the battle could end quickly, but someone adept in battle like Zadokilgias would most definitely turn it into a protracted battle where it would slowly shave down my stamina.
Yet using moves intended for protracted battle like [Mana Poison] will only get us countered to our defeat.

Hence, we won't fight the normal way.
We're gonna make use of our enemy's weakness to forcefully bring about a short decisive match.

That said, winning a short match is possible only if Zadokilgias's strength remains as is.
Its body may have matured but neither is it perfect.

In other words, Zadokilgias would gradually grow into its perfect state if we leave it to its own device.
Once that happens, we have no hope of winning.





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Shikkaku Mon no Saikyou Kenja Chapter 324

Chapter 324 Strongest Sage, Reminisces the Past


"Do you know what kind of demon is it, Mathi-kun?"

"Yeah... Its body's power level itself isn't any different than an ordinary demon."

I replied to Ruli.
From the mana flowing in Dragon Vein, I've hazarded a guess that the reincarnated body [Demon of Destruction] Zadokilgias possesses is no different than an ordinary demon in term of basic capabilities like stamina and mana.

That's exactly the reason why it didn't take long for its awakening.
Other demons were predicting it would get awakened in a month time...  But the weaker a demon is, the less time is needed for its revival.

"Eh? Ordinary demon... You mean like the demons that raided Second Academy?"

"Yeah. Your run-of-the-mill ordinary demon like the 10 or so demons we defeated back then."

There was this time when around 10 or so demons raided Second Academy, I took care of them all by myself--the body Zadokilgias has now is most likely around the same level as those demons.
They've still got far higher mana and stamina even compared to us now though.

"Err... Don't you think that's such a let down for a demon those other demons tried so hard to awaken...?"

"Doesn't sound like it's any more dangerous than an ordinary demon then... Was it really worth the effort awakening it, I mean... from the written information we got, shouldn't it have been stronger than Zaridias...?"

"Oh oh, I can probably beat that demon up by myself then!"

The girls looked disenchanted when they heard me.
True, if we only look at it from demon body's inherent power... We have defeated many demons far stronger than reincarnated Zadokilgias so far.

However...

"Nah. If we, say, pit this newly awakened demon against Zaridias, this demon would most likely come out victorious."
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""EH!?""

The girls looked surprised when I said that.

Zaridias was a [Chaotic Demon] that got awakened from its seal.
I couldn't manage to defeat it with only my mana and had to resort to using an extremely valuable and disposable weapon [Sword of Revival] and even died once before I succeeded killing it.

However... Reincarnated Zadokilgias would most likely win against Zaridias without relying on a weapon.
It's partly due to an issue with compatibilities but mostly due the difference in pure strength.

"By Zaridias... You mean that Zaridias?"

"...Can an ordinary demon really win against that?"

"Yeah. Undoubtedly."

Reincarnated Zadokilgias is at an ordinary demon's level, speaking only its body's power level.
But that's not what's terrifying about Zadokilgias the [Demon of Destruction].

"Its mana quantity and quality... may be far inferior to Zaridias in pure output. However, the mana that mixed in Dragon Vein contained a trace amount of control finesse in it."

"...Control finesse...?"

"Yeah. A quality that determines how precise one can control mana... In other word, magic skill."

"Mana quantity that's inferior to Zaridias, but more masterful skill-wise... Doesn't that sound like Mathi-kun?"

"Exactly that... I defeated all the demons so far due to the gap in skills and combat tactics. But the demon this time is on a whole other dimension than your average demon in those regards."

The reason why we prevailed against all demons we had encountered so far was due to our understanding in combat methods and techniques.
However... Zadokilgias is an especially masterful one even amongst demons.
This was true in the past.

In an olden era where the past me lived, Zadokilgias was once feared as the worst demon.
But even the Zadokilgias at the time was not a demon with a particularly strong power or anything.
The demon simply boasted superior combat skills.

In my past life... during my youth, Zadokilgias also got caught in the Demon Detection Network.
Zadokilgias at the time had an average quantity of mana for a demon... or rather, it was lower than the average even.
But humanity already had a full understanding on the danger of demons, and magic combatants at the time formed a steadfast subjugation unit before they went on a campaign to exterminate it.

Demon subjugation forces at the time were outstanding.
A unit could easily defeat several of the most feared demons in this era with zero casualty.
Casualties were very rare unless they were up against a very high-ranking demon... such was common knowledge to the people at the time.

That subjugation unit was annihilated in five minutes flat.
Despite having six members each capable of killing an average demon solo.

Countries suspected that they were caught in a trap.
And then they sent out another unit consisting of 30 magic combatants, and pros in magical traps.
That unit faced a total annihilation as well.

Past countries were quick to move.
They designated Zadokilgias, which only had an average amount of mana, as a dangerous being at the same level of the most powerful superlative demons, and sent experts in fighting superlative demons.
And they too met the same fate as their predecessors.
It was an absolute nightmare to those countries.

However, it's not like Zadokilgias was a bearer of mana that exceeded superlative demons.
This demon was simply good at fighting.





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Okami wa Nemuranai 12.12_13_14

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After the eighth house visit in the afternoon, the three went back to Norma's house.

Since the <Recovery> Eda cast on Norma before noon was very effective, Norma asked Eda to do it again just as they arrived at her house.

"This feels so nice. Like every corner of my body is getting cleansed, purified. It takes away my fatigue and brings my internal organs up to snuff."

Norma muttered something before suddenly standing up.

"Do you two even need this training at all? Even without any knowledge about illness, wounds or even patient's symptoms, your <Recovery> would just make everything right anyway. And you've got unlimited mana to boot. I mean you can even cast magic without a wand."

"We're adventurers. In a dungeon, we tend to come across situations where <Recovery> needs to quickly heal wounds more than accurate <Recovery> that requires understanding on the cause and symptoms. However, considering all possible situations we could find ourselves in with <Recovery>, knowledge on symptoms and causes of an illness is also important. I believe Shira sent us to you with that in mind."

"Humm. When you put it that way, I suppose such knowledge won't be a complete waste. Rather, you're a big help to me, and especially to my patients. With you two, we could likely treat patients considered untreatable or those suffering from long term illness."

"We will leave it to you to decide whom to examine and treat in general. We want to learn how to do treatment under your instructions and tutelage."

"I got it. Let's take a break tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, you can watch me treat people at the medical center. You two probably won't have a chance to use <Recovery>. Alright then, make sure to come by the day after tomorrow. Ah yes, we'll prepare your lunch for you."





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"So we're takin' a break tomorrow. Lecan, what's your plan?"

"To the orphanage."

"Ah, that's nice."

"Forgot to mention, I went there already, yesterday."

"Ah, you did huh."

"It was tiresome."

"I still can't believe they'd ask Lecan to take care of children."

"I don't get what that vice temple head is thinking either."

"But, that's weird. I don't think they'd ever ask you back after you went there once."

"That's what I thought. Why would they want me back and for many times?"

"Who knows?"

"Well whatever. I'm heading to fetch some flowers in the forest now."

"Flowers?"

"Got a promise."

"OK then, I'll continue the cleaning and prepare our dinner."

"Sure."




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"It's uncle wolf!"

"He's here~"

"Don't let'im get away~~"

"Surround'im~~"

The children rushed off to encircle, cling on and stop Lecan from moving. He'd crush them if he moved.

"Y-you're so popular, aren't you?"

Eda was perplexed.

"Bend down, uncle!"

"Bend down, bend down!"

"Bend down~, bend down~"

"Piggyback~~"

"Hurry~"

It's now a customary for Lecan's coming to equal a piggyback march.

The older kids are apparently out gathering firewood right now, so only 18 children of 10 year old and less are here now. But their voices sounded like a yell from hundreds of infantrymen to Lecan.

"All right. Five children a time. Who's first."

"Me."

"Me."

"Me."

"Me first."

"The order has been decided!"

Once Lecan declared that, the children who had been yelling their lungs out quieted down all at once.

"Smaller children get their turn first. Everybody, line up according to your height, shorter first!"

'Waaa', the children formed a line. But some would try to crouch down to make themselves look shorter and go to the front.

"Straighten your legs! Straighten your back! Those who try to cheat won't get a piggyback!"

"Eeeeeeh?"

"Bully~"

"Boo boo boo."

The children formed a line even while complaining.

"You five at the front, come."

"Waai"

"I'm first~"

"Bow down, hurry hurry."

"I'm taking the head. You get on the shoulders."

"I'm head~"

The clamoring children mercilessly grabbed on Lecan, rode on his head and shoulders, clinging hard on Lecan with their arms wrapped tightly on him. The kid on the left couldn't cling on Lecan well with his small arms, so Lecan grabbed that kid with his big left hand.

The kid clinging on his head is slightly bigger than the other kids. Two other kids are clinging on Lecan's head on both sides.

"Our destination today is the stone steps at the temple's entrance!"

"Uncle, are you going to break god again?"

"How'd you know that."

"I mean, everybody's talking about it."

"I didn't break it because I wanted to."

"Then why did you break it?"

"Simply because I was stronger, that god just broke by itself."

"No uh, Lecan. That doesn't make sense at all."

"This onee-chan. Uncle's lover?"

"Course not. Must be his daughter."

"Did he kidnap her?"

"Kid-napper?"

"Keep it down! We're commencing the march!"

Lecan slowly walks forward with five children riding on him.

However, even though Lecan considered it slow, the children following him had to keep up the pace.

"Wolf Unit, march on~"

"Trample down all bad guys~"

"Trample down~"

"One, two. One, two."

"All hands, march on."

"Marckon~"

"Ou~"

"Ou~"

Eda was struck dumbfounded as she watched Lecan leading the children as a pack.

"He's a complete natural..."

Afterward, Lecan gave flowers to the girls.

Eda taught the girls how to play with thin strings to create animal and plant shapes.

Lecan amused the boy by playing a catch and throw with a big ball created from ivy.

The older kids came back before noon, then they took a nap together after having a meal together.

The vice temple head dropped by just when Lecan showed the children his skill at shooting down thrown nuts with <Flame Arrows>, he got scolded by her. The children cheered the vice temple head for being stronger than Lecan.

Lecan had a strong liquor when they got back home. Eda made some food.

"You really can cook."

"Ehehe. Thanks."

The dishes were simple and modest, but they tasted good.

"Huh?"

"What's wrong?"

"It was Shira-baachan who said I'm good at cooking."

"She did."

"Said she knew from seeing me do things in the campground."

"Right."

"But, I've never camped together with Shira-baachan, you know?"

"...."

"So then how would she know?"

"She must have heard it from Nike."

"Ah, I see. That makes sense."

"Must be it."

"Wonder where Nike-san's at. I sure love to go on an adventure with her again."

"Hope so."

"Ehehehehe."





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Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku 17-37


17-37. Nether Gate

 

Satou here. I believe the only ways to get through unexpected circumstances are by either having enough experience, or by having a predefined manual which describes methods to cope with any situation. In my opinion, the ability to instantaneously and perfectly deal with any suddenness only exists in fictions.







"Encroaching Netherworld!? That sounds really really bad!"

Arisa shouted out loud when she heard god Tenion's oracle.

"Don't worry. I won't let human world be fused with Netherworld."

It's like a malignant cancerous tissue.
We just have to surgically remove it real quick.

"We're here to seal away the gate that connects to Netherworld anyway, our objective remains unchanged."

I guess it's not sealing, more like completely severing it off.
I've never tested it, but from my experience of crossing over parallel worlds, I believe it's doable.

"That's a good point! Let's do this, Red (Arisa-chan)!"
"Alrighty! It's time to save the whole world!"

Arisa raised her fist to reply to Hikaru.
She's as heroic as ever.

"OK then, let's pick up the pace. You girls with me?"
"Affirmative."

After nodding to me, Liza turned toward the girls.

"Let's go, Yellow (Pochi), Pink (Tama), White (Nana)."
"Roger nanodesu!"
"Aye aye sir~?"
"Yes Orange (Liza)!"

Golden Members went on to assist silver members annihilating the huge army of vanguard monsters.

"The Nether Gate should come into view once we get out of that cave over there!"

I told the girls while backing them up with support magic from behind the line.
There's only a few vanguard monsters in front of Nether Gate--Oh? There are some demons now.

I navigate through my Menu to confirm their identities.

Special Ability users?

--And their levels are way high!

Just as I closed the Menu, I saw the girls rushing into the cave.

--Oh no.

A moment later, a flash of light intense enough to evaporate orichalcum blinded my vision.







"...Master."
"Are you okay, Nana!"
"Yes, Master. Succeeded deploying Paladin Kingdom. Since it has been overloaded by the attack from enemy unit, I require a cool down for a while, so I report."

It would have been disastrous were I late at fetching the girls with space magic.
I made it in time somehow thanks to Nana's emergency deployment of [Paladin Kingdom].

"Nyu!"
"It's coming nodesu!"

Two demons cut apart the leftover vestiges of Paladin Kingdom as they jumped out of the explosion.
Both are holding purple colored great swords.
One is dual wielding, while the other has a shield.

I rushed right in front of the two demons with Ground Shrink, ambushing them with my self-made holy swords in both hands.

The three incoming blades are from the shield user's thrust attack. I parried the supersonic thrust with the holy sword in my right hand. Meanwhile, the dual wielding demon comes slashing down diagonally. Just as planned. I blocked it with the holy sword in my left--geh, my holy sword got cut?
I bent my body backward to dodge the dual wielder, and then blow it away with chantless [Explosion] before it could recover--tch, the shield user blocked it. And it's unharmed.

Rain of blue rays poured down on the approaching dual wielder. It's Lulu's bombardment.
The dual wielder dodged all the hyper accelerated bullets that should have been unavoidable. No, that's not it. The bullets had their trajectories shifted. As if the bullets themselves are avoiding the demon.

"--Meiko's skill?"

I could hear Lady Ringrande's voice in slow motion from behind, probably because my thought process had entered an accelerated state.

The dual wielder is coming for me. I parried a down slash coming from upper right, and shifted my body to dodge a horizontal slash coming from the left. Fast. The right sword has come back already. I sacrificed my holy sword to ward off the attack and clad myself in mana armor to block the thrust from the shield user at my flank--it pierced through? I immediately discarded my mana armor, knocking the shield user back with the shockwave produced.

Then I used Ground Shrink to dodge the dual wielder that had made use of that opportunity to draw close to me.

『--Master.』

Arisa's plan was transmitted to me through Familiar Link.
I caused an explosion using chantless [Explosion] at point blank range, before retreating back using Ground Shrink in between the explosion.

Right afterward, Arisa's and Hikaru's lesser anti-god magic burst apart.
Intense flashes and roaring sounds produced a cloud of dust that covered the area.

"Hehheenda. Didcha forget you're up against us too."
"Ichirou-nii, are you hurt anywhere?"

--Crisis Perception.

The dual wielding demon jumped out of the flash.
Looks like the shield user managed to block those two's lesser version of anti-god magic.

Unique Skills are really unfair, aren't they.

"Pochi won't let you nodesu!"
"Nin nin~"

Pochi and Tama intercepted the dual wielder.

The dual wielder dodged the two's dragon fang sword's finishers by stepping oddly.

"--That's Meiko's skill for sure."

AR readings showed me the dual-wielding demon's Unique Skills. [Absolute Slash], [Absolute Avoidance], [Future Prediction] and [Create Weapon].

The names aren't exactly the same as Meiko's Unique Skills, but they're extremely similar in effect.

"Master!"

From beyond the numbers displayed in my AR readings, the shield user slashed the dust cloud apart as it leaped out.
Surprisingly, it can still move even after taking a direct hit from Arisa's and Hikaru's anti-god magic. It's suffered some damage, but it's already being healed at an incredible rate.

"I won't let you!"

Liza rushed next to the shield user at a tremendous speed.
The shield user gave up trying to reach me, turning its shield toward Liza instead.

Magic spear Douma was stopped by the shield just as the shield user's great sword approached Liza.
Liza quickly retracted her spear and quickly thrust back at the great sword.

Looks like it's used up all its luck for it to expose its shield-less side to me.

--Photon Laser.

A shield clad in a purple light manifested over the demon's side, a layer of purple light diffused my Photon Laser in all directions.
Well, that's such an unfair skill.

"It's as if I'm looking at Hayato's shield."

I could faintly heard princess Maryest's murmur.

AR readings show me the demon's Unique Skills just as it stopped moving.
This one's got [Absolute Piercing], [Absolute Shield] and [Infinite Heal] Unique Skills.

"My spear..."

I heard Liza's tragic grief-stricken voice.
The tip of magic spear Douma has been cut in two. Looks like the demon's great sword had done a number on it.

Right above her, the dual wielding demon that had managed to shake off Tama's and Pochi's fierce assault came swooping down.

"Protecting Orange (Liza) so I announce!"

Nana stepped in between the two with Flickering Motion and blocked the dual wielder's slash with [Paladin Castle].

"Gununu. --Heavy, so I report."

The dual wielder's great swords are sinking into Paladin Castle's barrier, vermilion and dark purple sparks are flying everywhere.
They were only equal for an instant as the great swords gradually delved deeper.

The shield user is closing in on Nana as well.

A thrust clad in a dark purple aura assaulted Nana.

"Phalanx~?"
"Phalanx, multi deployment, nanodesu!"

Tama and Pochi rushed out and tried to stop the shield user's thrust, however their phalanxes broke into pieces as if they were made of thin glass.

--But it's enough.

Making use of the time the two bought me, I got in front of the shield user with Ground Shrink.

――SXTRRRRRRRUASSSSSSSYH。

It probably intends to skewer me and Nana together.
The shield user grinned devilishly.

A white light and a dark purple light intersected as its blade ran through my body.

――SXTRRRRRRRUASSSSSSSYH。

The shield user raised a howl of victory.
My body vanished like a haze before its very eyes.

"That is but an afterimage!"

The one who said that triumphantly was not me.
Arisa watching from behind did.

I created a clone with mass using True Ninjutsu and let it get run through the shield user's blade, all the while I got around behind the shield user and cut it in two using a dragon fang sword.

――SXTRRRRRRRUASSSSSSSYH。

The shield user's body is reattaching back.

That is within my calculations.

Using space magic, I expelled the slowed down shield user to beyond the cave.

――SXLAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSZH。

Aiming for when I stopped moving as I cast space magic, the dual wielder came slashing at me.
However, the dual wielding demon wasn't the only one waiting for an opening.

"Labyrinth!"

Arisa cast her space magic, dropping the dual wielder into an overlapping labyrinth of sub-space.

"I knew it, even the weakness's the same as Meiko."

Looks like the dual wielder's dodging Unique Skill has the same trait as Meiko's [Unrivaled Mobility (Nothing can Hit)] including its inability to dodge wide area attacks.

Now's our chance too--.

I positioned myself in front of the great cave with Ground Shrink.

--Here it comes.

It's a nuclear explosion-type forbidden spell.

I clashed anticipated attack with my own [Mythology Down].
Shakings and explosions orders of magnitude bigger than the one before shook the great cave's ceilings, collapsing the walls and ceilings down, exposing a weird sub-space beyond them.

The shield user survived, shockingly enough.
Looks like a mage-type demon in the back had covered for it.

"Well, it's a checkmate."

I successively unleash three kinds of anti-god magic I had put in standby.

The shield user was the only one left floating in the former great cave that had completely turned into a weird sub-space with a gate floating inside.
Two dark purple lights that appear to be [God's Fragments] are floating nearby. Seems like the mage-type demon who was protecting the shield user had fallen victim to my anti-god magic.

――Z、ZXDRRBBBBSZZZ。

The now near-jet black, dark purple aura pulsed unstably over the shield user's body.

The shield user demon started getting bigger as its entire body convulsed.

『Isn't it turning into a demon lord?』
『Nope, all under control.』

No matter how superior these Demon God's Unique Skills are, Soul Vessels of the demons that are using it have their limits.
Consecutive usage of Unique Skills capable of defending against anti-god magic will almost assuredly put an enormous strain on their Soul Vessel.

The now gigantic shield user demon convulsed even more intensely as jet black mist overflowed out of its joints, eyes and nose.

Just as I thought, it's nearing its limit soon.

--ZXDRRBBBBSZZZ.

After that last howl, the shield user demon burst open into a jet black mist with dark purple light outline.
Its defeat is signified by the three dark purple lights appearing out of the mist.


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『--N-no way! No! Master, behind you!』

――SXLAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSZH。

The dual wielding demon cut open the [Labyrinth] Arisa created.
Looks like it's been really pushing itself, near-jet black, dark purple lights are pulsing over its body.

"Fenrir!"

Mia sent a Lesser Fenrir created from lesser anti-god magic she cast, but the dual wielding demon stopped it on its track by sending a flying shockwave with a slash.

"Hyper Deracinator."

The dual wielding demon cut apart one layer of barrier I created with an advanced level space magic before charging toward me.

"--Divine Dancing Armor."

A purple barrier appeared before me and blocked the dual wielding demon's Unique Skill-powered great swords.

This stuff is pretty nice.

"Mythology Down."

I unleashed an area attack magic on the dual wielding demon.
No matter how good it is at protecting itself by dodging, its defense is paper thin when it can't.

Defeating this demon is a simple matter if I don't have to worry about collateral damage.
The Lesser Fenrir got caught in the spell though, gotta remember to apologize to Mia later.

Shockwaves created from Mythology Down were stopped by another instance of Hyper Deracinator's barrier I put anew.

『Master, it's not over yet!』

――ZXDBBBBZZZH。

Looks like the dual wielder has regenerated.
It's probably been transformed into a demon lord.

"<<Dragonic Penetrator>>"

Liza flew off at a tremendous speed once she activated her finishing move, rapidly approaching the dual wielding demon.

――ZXDBBBBZZZH。

Dark purple lights streamed over the dual wielder's great swords.
Seems like the demon chose to intercept her instead of dodging.

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
――ZXDBBBBBBBBBBBBH.

The dual wielding demon's great swords clashed fiercely with Liza's dragon spear.
The [Absolute Slash] Great swords that sever all and the dragon spear that [Pierces All] fight over supremacy of their concepts each.

However, the demon raised its other sword above, and swung it down toward Liza's neck.

"Get away, Liza!"

Zena-san's scream resounded in the battlefield.

--Oh there's no need to worry, Zena-san.

After all--.

"<<Dragonic Eater>>"
"<<Dragonic Acceleration>>"

Two reliable reinforcements have already made their way into the battlefield.

Tama blocked the great sword that was coming for Liza's neck with her twin dragon fang swords, while Pochi's dragon fang sword pierced the great sword blocking Liza's spear from the side.

Freed from the deadlock as the blade broke into purple splinters, Liza's spear gets clad in orange light.

"--<<Dragonic Devil Slayer>>"

The dual wielding demon was going to stream a dark purple light over its body, but it's already way late.
There's no way it could activate Unique Skill faster than Liza could get it at that distance.

Orange and white light ran through the near jet black dark purple body of the demon, dragon breath that slays evil burst out from within its body.
The scattered pieces of demon's body vanished into black mist.

"Good work, Liza. You too Pochi, and Tama, well done."

I told so to Liza who was still in high alert with her spear at the ready in the air.
The four [God's Fragments] that appeared from within the mist is proof of that.

『Kyokkyokkyokkyo』
『Theygotus, realbad』
『Knewit, demonsare, fragile』
『Regenerated, onlyonce, wayfragile』

I put away my dragon fang sword and drew the Divine Sword to eliminate the [God's Fragments].
I had already done the same to the three [God's Fragments] earlier while Liza was putting her everything.

"Okay, sealing the gate is all that's left now."




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Shikkaku Mon no Saikyou Kenja Chapter 323

Chapter 323 Strongest Sage, Realizes Enemy's Tricks

 

"Did something happen?"

Alma asked me as I immediately started checking Dragon Vein after suddenly falling.
Ruli is looking at me with a worried look.

"Some really huge mana poured out of Dragon Vein for a second, then Mathi-kun fell down..."

"Yeah... You noticed huh, Ruli."

I checked Dragon Vein once again after saying that.
No mistake about it.

The mana mixed in Dragon Vein closely resembles mana pattern of [Demon of Destruction] Zadokilgias.
I'm sure the past me had erased that demon without a trace... But then why is this mana pattern here.

Perhaps, Zadokilgias didn't really perish back then...?

I can't say the possibility is nil.
I fought Zadokilgias when I was still young and lacking magic knowledge.

That demon could have fooled me if it employed an ingenious ploy to fake its death.
Even the me now could easily fake my death against the me at that point of time.

"What was the mana that flowed out of Dragon Vein earlier anyway?"

"That's a demon's mana... Apparently the demon they were trying to awaken had been revived just now."

That much mana don't get mixed in Dragon Vein even when demons interfere with Dragon Vein or communicate through it.
There must have been some sort of special magic behind it.
It could have been resurrection magic by way of [Broken Star]... But from the sensation of mana mixed in Dragon Vein earlier, it probably has nothing to do with [Supra-Natural Art].

I look over Dragon Vein.
Its mana has gotten considerably more stable compared to before.
Right now is the best timing for analysis.

"Ruli, help me analyze this. Can you stabilize Dragon Vein's mana for a little while?"

"I understand! Err... Will [Dragon Vein Stabilizer] do?"
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"Yeah. Counting on you."

Once I said that, Ruli fetched a magic stone and augmented it with [Dragon Vein Stabilizer].
It's a magic that does exactly what it says on the tin, stabilizes mana flowing in Dragon Vein.

Of course it can't hope to cover the whole thing due to the enormity of mana flowing in Dragon Vein, but it's better than nothing.
This is usually used in the preliminary step before the use of other magic tools.

"Here I go!"

Ruli activated the magic tool... the mana in the surrounding Dragon Veins started slightly stabilizing.
It's still rough compared to its normal state, but good enough for analysis.

"Alright, good going."

I gripped the [Dragon Vein Sword] as I said that.
Then... I made a new connection to Dragon Vein.

"...Good, this will do."

Even after connecting to Dragon Vein, no control-losing amount of mana flowed in.
At times, sometimes more mana than usual flowed into me when Dragon Vein got stormy, but the [Dragon Vein Stabilizer] helped settling down it to a controllable state.

I can precisely analyze the mana mixed in Dragon Vein now.
Uniting your body with Dragon Vein is a better way to do that compared to external monitoring.

"This is..."

I got a good grasp on the situation after reading the connected Dragon Vein mana.
The mana pattern resembles Zadokilgias indeed... But this is most likely not its original body.

--Mana pattern is influenced not only by the host body, but also the individuality of that body.
The story of amnesiac mages having completely different mana reaction than before their memory loss was quite well known.

And this Zadokilgias's mana mixed in Dragon Vein--is most likely the reverse of that.
Zadokilgias's individuality is inhabiting the body of a different demon.

Due to the difference of Crests between the past and present me, my mana reaction isn't the same... But since demons don't have Crests, mana reactions between demons can be quite similar depending on individuality.
Hence, a demon with Zadokilgias individuality possessing similar mana pattern as Zadokilgias itself is not exactly out of this world.

The problem is... How was a demon with the individuality of Zadokilgias came into being...
The answer to that is most likely the same as me.
Reincarnation.

Zadokilgias must have set up a magic that would preserve its soul before it was killed off.
The past me succeeded in defeating Zadokilgias yet failed at noticing the existence of this Soul Preserving magic... that must be it.






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Shikkaku Mon no Saikyou Kenja Chapter 322

Chapter 322 Strongest Sage, Confuses

 

It's a very simple magic that simply produces hands made of mana out of ground.
The strength of these hands depends on the user--and at the hands of a skilled user, the [Hand of Dragon Vein] boasts extremely dense form and high resistance against magic.
Due to its cast speed, and a wide range of applications, this is probably the most famous dragon vein magic in the past era.

I produced several more hands out of ground and restrained demon Giwald with them.

"You're severely mistaken if you think mere [Hands of Dragon Vein] can overpower me--"

Demon Giwald cast magic and twisted its body in an attempt to escape the restraint.
However, it's unable to break free from the [Hands of Dragon Vein].
In the blink of an eye, [Hands of Dragon Vein] grabbed demon Giwald's entire body, not even giving it any chance to cast magic.

[Hand of Dragon Vein] is the most basic of Dragon Vein magic.
As such, it ties closely to the user's capability and experience.

Number, density, magic resistance, grip strength.
There's a world of difference between a veteran magic combatant's [Hand of Dragon Vein] to that of an intermediate mage.
Beginners can't even invoke this magic.

In other words, this is the most effective magic that makes use of my past life's experience.
I actually never used this magic much--but I'm glad I practiced on it a bit.

While I was thinking--demon Giwald had begun constructing an attack magic.

Looks like it's trying to launch a counteroffensive.
The [Hand of Dragon Vein] I'm using is ill suited for attacking.
I need to cast attack magic in order to defeat demon Giwald.

This demon must be planning to launch that magic just right when I switch from [Hand of Dragon Vein] to attack magic.
That's never happening though.

"Now then... How many seconds will it last."

I poured my mana into Dragon Vein as I murmured.
Then the spot where demon Giwald is--flares up.

--[Flame of Dragon Vein]
An attack magic that was as popular as [Hand of Dragon Vein] in the past.

Its effect is extremely simple.
The magic converts Dragon Vein's mana into a flame that burns its target down.

"Madness! Simultaneous execution of dragon vein magic!? That's suicidal!"
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Demon Giwald sounded confused within the restraint.

Dragon Vein's magic require a precise mana control.
Controlling two at once is difficult indeed.

But it's not something experience can't overcome.
Casting multiple magic that were far more difficult than these in parallel were pretty much everyday occurrences to the past me.
--It's quite burdensome on the magic circuits though.

"I wonder about that."

I gradually increase the firepower while monitoring the load on my magic circuits.
Seeing that, demon Giwald--smirked.

"...If you're so eager to die, allow me the honor."

Looks like demon Giwald has abandoned the idea of casting attack magic.
The demon halted its magic construction and began pouring its mana into Dragon Vein instead.

This is the exact opposite of what happened earlier.
I'm attacking through Dragon Vein, demon Giwald is trying to interfere with it.

The difference is demon Giwald only made use of Dragon Vein while I'm connected to Dragon Vein right now.
It's easier to control Dragon Vein when you're connected to it--but conversely, any lapse in control will instantly destroy your entire body's magic circuits, resulting in death.
And this demon must be trying to make that a reality.

However, my magic control is steadfast.
Heck, [Flame of Dragon Vein]'s firepower is steadily increasing even.
And then...

"...I see, so this is how."

I finally got the knack for Dragon Vein magic after not using it for so long.
This will work.

I push a large quantity of mana into Dragon Vein all at once.
A moment later--[Flame of Dragon Vein] completely covered demon Giwald.

"T-this can't be..."

Demon Giwald muttered in confusion.

[Flame of Dragon Vein] is burning down the sturdy body of a high-class demon.
Even the solid build of demon cannot stand against this much thermal power.

--A while later.
Demon Giwald has fallen, leaving only a carbonized body on the ground.

"...That lasted longer than expected."

After confirming demon Giwald's death, I was about to cut off my connection to Dragon Vein.
Right at that moment--I felt an enormous load on my magic circuits as I fell down on my knee with an intense pain.

"Guh...!?"

"Mathi-kun!?"

Ruli ran up to me when she saw me suddenly falling.
I analyzed the situation while repairing my magic circuits.

The overload was due to Dragon Vein.
Of course, I didn't make such a basic mistake as losing control right before severing the connection.
There was a vast amount of mana pushed into me from the Dragon Vein.

I considered the possibility of demon Giwald using up the last of its mana--but such a little amount wouldn't have been enough to make me lose control.
The cause must lie in another spot.

I probe inside the Dragon Vein with that in mind.
And--I found the culprit.

"...Why is that demon?"

I reflexively said that out loud.
The information I got from Dragon Vein was just that shocking.

--[Demon of Destruction] Zadokilgias.
Mana reaction from a demon who was feared as the worst even in the past era was mixed in Dragon Vein.

Don't tell me... This [Chaotic Demon] that was getting awakened refers to Zadokilgias.
If that's true then [Man-eating Blade] won't make a difference.

But there's no way that thing can be resurrected.
Even considering the power [Broken Star], it's just impossible.
After all, the past me had completely annihilated this [Demon of Destruction] Zadokilgias, leaving absolutely no trace of it behind.




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Okami wa Nemuranai 12.10_11

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"Oh good. Poltim-san. You're looking a lot better."

"Yes. It's all thanks to you doctor."

"I've brought two assistants with wonderful powers with me today. You're very lucky Poltim-san. Since they're still under training, these two will use <Recovery> on you free of charge."

"Eh?"

"Hahaha. You don't have to worry about it. I'll be sure to lead them right. Besides, your illness won't worsen even if a <Recovery> is used wrongly. Now then, Lecan."

"Umu."

"Can you use your power of observation to tell which part of Poltim-san is ailing?"

"His lower body has been weakened. He's barely got meat on his waist. I don't think he can walk. Judging from his complexions and breath's smell, I believe it's a problem with entrails. Probably it's the entrails that are supposed to take food into his body."

"Now this is surprising. Lecan, are you actually educated in this stuff?"

"Nah. I didn't have a formal education or anything."

"But you're correct. Alright then, first, put a weak <Recovery> over Poltim-san's entire body. Do it like you're trying to clean out garbage in his body. The treatment won't work well if we don't clean the body first."

"Got it."

"And also, this might be difficult, but keep at it even if you feel a resistance. With a weak <Recovery>, the patient will feel a recoil. We're going to determine where the problem is by looking at that recoil. That's the ABCs of a medic."

"Got it."

"OK then, give it a try."

"<Recovery>."

"Eh?"

Since he was told to do it lightly, Lecan cast an extremely weak <Recovery> on Poltim's body. As he wasn't sure where to begin, he put it from head, then slowly going down to his arms then legs.

Once Lecan is done, he looked at Norma who was struck dumbfounded with both eyes and mouth wide open.

"There's something wrong around the belly. I couldn't tell more than that."

"I can't believe how intense that light was. Putting that level of <Recovery> over his whole body, Lecan you must have an incredible amount of mana. I mean, where's your wand?"

Lecan is able to tell mana amounts of humans and magic beasts within a range with his <Life Detection>. He can also get more details by using <Mana Detection>. However, those abilities aren't well known in this world. Even those who possess mana can't tell how much mana other people possess.

"Poltim-san. How are you feeling? Any change with your body?"

"W-warm lights warmed me up from my head to the tips of my feet, was so steamy and warm and so so nice. My body kinda feels light. Like I could get up."

"Err, I don't think you can get up. No wait. How far can you raise your body?"

Poltim raised his whole body off bed, he even started walking. Poltim's wife weeped when she saw that.

"Honey! Honey! You're walking. Look at you walking!"

Afterward, Norma put Poltim back to bed and examined him.

Poltim was saying that he was hungry, so she told him to eat something easy to the stomach, and finished the examination.

Once they left the house, Norma spoke to Lecan in amazement.

"Do you feel any symptom of mana deficiency? Are you okay?"

"I used <Recovery> with a minimum amount of mana as told."

"What's minimum about that! If that was minimum, your full power would be enough to blow away the entire Ceres Temple!"

"Blowing it all in one shot would prove difficult considering how vast that place is. However, I might be able to destroy the whole place with the advanced level magic I learned yesterday."

"A-advanced level magic? Y-You, j-just who are you?"

"A mere swordsman adventurer."

"...Why would a swordsman even capable of casting advanced level magic."




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"Matsugi-san. Is your arm still hurting?"

"Oh no. It's gotten a lot better thanks to you doctor."

"Really. Matsugi-san, consider yourself lucky. We've got two proper user of <Recovery> in training here. So you can get <Recovery> for free today."

"O-ok. That's uh."

"Hahaha. Don't worry about a thing. I'll be watching over them. Now then, Eda."

"Yes."

"Matsugi-san broke his right arm during a job two months ago."

"Yes."

"The bone broke in a bad way, many bone fragments went in his arm as a result."

"Yes."

"I've managed to remove those fragments after spending a lot of time. However, the bone couldn't get back to its original state, and even bending elbow is painful to him. Small fine fragments also still remain in his arm, with no way to take them out."

"Yes."

"Fist of all, we need a treatment to relieve his pain. Then try to restore the arm back to its healthy state as much as you can."

"Yes."

"Then first, go examine Matsugi-san's left arm. Without chanting a spell, softly wrap the arm in mana, then check the its condition, especially the part above the elbow."

"Yes. I'll give it a try."

"Huh? Where's your wand?"

"Ah. I don't have one."

"Eh?"

"Do I have to hold a wand?"

"W-well, I'm not complaining if you can do it without one."

"I'll do it."

"Un. That's it. You're good at this. Keep it up. Then next, carefully touch Matsugi-san's right arm, softly wrap it in mana, and check its condition. And then analyze the difference between it and the left arm."

"A-analyze?"

"Meaning compare it in your mind. Just make it so the states of left and right arm get closer."

"I-I see."

"Carefully, gently. Think of someone dear to you suffering, then wholeheartedly look for what's wrong."

"Someone... dear to me, suffering in pain."

"Right right. Good going."

"Gotta save him. <Recovery>."

"Eh?"

"Uwa. It's dazzling."

"W-what's happening?"

A huge green ball manifested, emitting light for a while.

Then the light died down.

"Ah, the pain. The pain has gone away, doctor!"

"Eh?"

"I can move it! I can move my right arm! Look! I can even turn it around. My job, I can keep my job now!"

"Hee?"

Norma examined Matsugi.

Afterward she declined an invitation to lunch from Matsugi's daughter who was moved to tears, before leaving the house with Lecan and Eda.

"Let's eat our lunch at the square."

Her voice sounded tired somehow.

"Umm, you look fatigued. Would you like me cast <Recovery> on you?"

"<Recovery>? Haven't you just cast one, you can use it already?"

"Oh if it's only that much, I can even manage a hundred a day."

"EEEEEEEEEEH?"






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Shinsetsu Nobu-san Isekai Ki Chapter 86

Chapter 86 Employee Training

 

Afterward, I brought the three girls to the mansion and introduced them to everyone else.

Gana looked a bit flustered when Tino-chan took quite a liking on her, and her tsundere-ness showed. Her dere rate is improving it seems.
Ortea called Kagura-san ane-san the moment she saw her. Their skins may be of different colors, but Kagura-san's got horns after all. They exchanged fists as befitting of fighter kins, and Ortea's eyes changed to that of complete admiration as a result. Ah, I also participated in it and ended up getting called Nii-san myself. So glad I trained myself.
As for Mashu, being similar to Sefi-san in having their own pace, the two quickly got along. But listen here, okay? You two've got to work when you need to work, okay.

When I asked Sefi-san to teach the three girls transformation art, she was so shocked and asked me back when did I notice.  When I told her I did from the very beginning, she pushed me down for some reason. We blacked out for around an hour. I was able to recover quickly and do rapid discharge ever since I got that skill, so of course the last one standing was me in the end.

The girls got used to things here relatively quick since we were composed of many races to begin with. Eleanor-san looked like she had a cramp on her face at first, but I'm not sure if that's because of the stuff with demons or because I bought three girls. Yet she secured the position of Ortea's onee-san after the two exchanged fists. Doesn't seem like she minds them in a bad sense.

And right now I'm currently training the newbies.

"Well then. I will now explain our manufacturing process to you."

Dilt-san as the field supervisor, Tino-san as an employee, and the three girls are sitting straight in front of me.
Since there's no white board or anything, I made a stone wall and wrote on it using charcoal. Fortunately, they've all been taught reading and writing at the [Beastfolks Expansion], so this works without a hitch. Kirishna-san's pretty good.

I may have said manufacturing process but it's actually just a complete busywork.
1: Sort out containers in accordance to the type of product.
2: Pour the finished product Sefi-san and I made beforehand to their corresponding containers using a ladle and funnel.
3: Check if there are drips on the containers, wipe if so, otherwise put a cap to close it.
4: Do that over and over.

The containers have different shapes and sizes depending on the content. I've made the ladles to fit one container full for each type as well, so it should be simple. We have no idea how much these will sell until they're known, so we're doing a limited production run for the time being. Since things should not get that busy in the beginning, I plan to gradually teach the girls in basic arithmetic operations and self-defense.

"Muu, Nobu-niisan. I don't think this suits me, do I really have to do it?"

We got straight to practicing, and Ortea immediately had a hard time before complaining. Fast, way fast.

"Ortea, stop complaining and move your hands. Show master that we are all dependable women."

"Kukaa------"

Gana-san seem to have taken the leader position of these three. She's doing her job briskly affording him time to mind the other girls. As for Mashu... her hands are working properly while the person herself is fast asleep!? Is this even at the level of mere dexterity, I wonder.

I was worried whether Dilt-san and Tino-chan would feel reluctant to work with these girls with them being bunched up with demons and all, but there doesn't to be any problem on the surface at least. I don't know how they think inside, but I'd like to believe that they're fine. And in case they don't no matter what... Yup, I'd have to take the three's side then. I would take Dilt-san and Tino-chan to their hometown if they wished. But these girls don't have other place they can go to, so I won't compromise on this matter. I pray that it won't come to that though.



Afterward, we all have meals together. The three girls jumped at all the to them unknown dishes. Hey now, you girls are some not lunchless school kids, manners please. Having to wipe food scraps off Ortea's mouth, and giving seconds to Mashu who was eating very slowly yet snatching up snacks left and right made me feel like a waiter or a nursemaid instead. Even now Gana is behaving calmly like an onee-san would. I considered she was just an unfussy kid, but I felt something's off. Only ever so slightly though, not necessitating a talk.

The three girls sleep in a detached building like Dilt-san. I asked Futsuno-san and other girls to buy bed sheets and change of clothing while I was training the newbies. Their eyes were gleaming again when they saw their new clothes and bed sheets. Right now they're sleeping on a bedding laid on the floor, maybe I could make them a bunk bed later. We don't have that much space after all.


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At the dread of night when even plants are asleep. I got up due to a sudden urge of nature's call.
Geez, it's really dark without electricity here. I produced a light ball using light magic and floated it ahead of me. I'm not too keen on Western-style house personally. Hence why I'm desperately trying to recall Japanese-style architectures. My father was an architect, thus I had many opportunities to see blueprints and actual sites, so now I'm trying to draw up those memories. I'm gonna build my own home sweet home, my castle. And if I ever get to build a town, I'm gonna build my own castle, like Winds and Clouds Nobusada Castle. The trap would be a Dragon King Pond. You're gonna get eaten by the dragon king if a stone fall on it.

...Sob sob, sniff, sob...

On my way back while thinking that. I could heard some sort of sobbing voice. It'd really be a ghost in this world if that comes out, that's bad. No no wait, this never happened before, just what's going on?

It comes from around the warehouse huh. Did something weird get put in?

Creak.

Opening the door, I saw a small shadow. No, the one inside is... Gana?
She's holding her knees while sobbing. Her eyes are shining red befitting of a vampira.

"Is that... you master?"

"Yeah, what's the matter? It's midnight. Did you see a scary dream or something?"

I sat beside Gana and asked her quietly. "Eh....ah...", she sounded hesitant at first but then, she eventually calmed down and started talking.

"Master, you... won't abandon us?"

Gana's face was grim when she uttered that.

"We were already in that store by the time we were aware of our surroundings. We don't even know how our parents look. I could only slightly recall the warmth of a person who held the bloodied me. Until then, we were living with Asa, I-I mean Kirishna-sama's former slaves while helping out with chores. I also bore witness to many getting sold off. Some sent us letters depicting their happy lives, but the majority never even call back. Often I couldn't get a wink of sleep, fearing if the next one would be Otana, or Mashu or maybe even me."

She took a deep breath after saying that far.

"And then, it was finally my turn to get called. I could only feel dread at that moment. I calmed down a bit after two more names were called, but I couldn't stop trembling not knowing what kind of person would we work under. And then we were welcomed so warmly like this... but this happiness, could it be a dream. That before I knew it... I would be looked down by frightening adults inside a cage. My tears wouldn't stop falling when I thought that..."

This was a complete blunder on my side. I thought Gana was an unfussy kid. But she's still just a kid no matter how hard she tries to act like an adult. I should have known better about her feelings, the feelings of being sold to someone unknown.
I put my hand on Gana's head, she flinched. I slowly pat her head as I gently talk to her to ease her fear.

"Gana. I think of you and the other two as family. I can't let you go out until you can transform for now, but I promise that I'll take you three to Kirishna-san's place once you can defend yourself.  Kirishna-san believed in me enough to entrust you girls to me. I also intend to release you from slavery one day. So there's no need to worry. You girls can just stay here."

She was tearing up again while I was talking. But I don't believe those are sorrowful tears this time.

"...Aa...i..."

She squeezed out that small sheepish voice, buried her face in me and cried out. I pat her head while holding her until she calmed down.

She eventually cried herself to sleep. I carry her back to the detached building while being careful not to wake her up. Do your best [Seclusion]! I'm doing my best not to wake everyone, it's tiptoeing time!!

Alright, the other two are fast asleep. I put Gana next to them and put a sheet over her.





As I quietly went out of the room... Dilt-san found me for some reason, and I found myself in a sermon session for acting suspiciously. I wasn't treated like a lolicon since she looked 15 outwardly, but I was told of being too enthusiastic. Dilt-san apologized deeply when the misunderstandings were cleared though.
But now I'm worried if this is all due to our voices at the main building getting heard from here when it got too intense. I swore in my mind to develop soundproof or muffler magic next time.





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Death March kara Hajimaru Isekai Kyousoukyoku 17-36


17-36. Offenses and Defenses at Purple Towers (3)

 

Satou here. There were times I found myself plunging straight into crunches when I discovered unexpected mistakes while taking care of last few remaining jobs with the last bit of my willpower. As otherwise, it would come back requiring far more effort to take care of later if I looked the other way and pretended I never saw those, hence I had no choice but to tearfully plow through it.





"S-swarm of Evil Dragons..."

From beyond a vast cavern unthinkable inside a tower, a huge swarm of <<Evil Dragon Vanguard>> is drawing near.
Silver members and Hayato's attendants who just got through a fierce battle against one Evil Dragon trembled when they saw the swarm.

"Pochi's itching for a fight nodesu."
"Uy uy~?"

Pochi and Tama spun their arms round and round when they saw the swarm.

"These dragons look like it will be worth defeating."
"They will be adequate as our opponents so I inform."
"Yes, let's do our best!"
"Nn, annihilate."

Other golden members are raring to go as well.

"Y-you're really going to do this?"
"Yes, just leave it to us."

Liza took a stance with her trusty magic spear Douma.

Looks like she's still planning to keep the new dragon spear I've given her out of action.
Even if magic spear Douma has seen many improvements, its penetrating and offensive power falls far behind the dragon spear. Logically speaking, you'd think the dragon spear fits best against powerful enemies, and yet she chooses her trusty spear instead.

"I shall join the fight too."
『Hold it, Karina-dono. We will only get in their way.』

Lady Karina the battle hyena was going to stand next to Tama and Pochi, but her partner [Intelligent Item] Raka stopped her.

"You girls, please get some rest as you prepare for your next battle. You can leave this to these girls."

Judging from my Map, once we get past this swarm of evil dragons, the only other place with powerful enemies is right in front of the Netherworld Gate.
There are still many spots where lady Karina and the rest could get in actions until then.

"Powered Exoskeleton, deploy!"

With Arisa's command, the golden members equip their powered exoskeletons stored in the adjacent sub-spaces.
These powered suits are basically like the ones you see in many western SF, with one addition of extra units developed from Lulu's Floating Fort for the rear guards. These units fall short compared to Gunboats and Shield Ships, but they're just right for combat inside a tower.

"<<Golden Knight Red (Arisa)>>, please release <<Yellow Wing (Lyuryu)>> from the cage nodesu."

Pochi's voice gets altered by the function installed on her golden armor.

"OK! Cage Release."

Lesser dragon Lyuryu got out of a sub-space created by Arisa's space magic she used to carry Lyuryu into the tower.
Lyuryu is equipped with the same golden equipment, matching Pochi's. Their identities are obvious to all, but it's way too late to care about that.

"Alright then, rear units! We're starting out with full power right ahead!"

Arisa points her World Tree's wand toward the swarm of Evil Dragons.
Matching her move, floating fort support units connected to her exoskeleton also turned toward the evil dragons.

"<<Lesser Mythology Down>>"
"<<Lesser Mythology Extinction>>"

Arisa and Hikaru cast their anti-demon lord magic.
Flash of light blew the evil dragons away, thundering sounds and impacts coming slightly later shook my body.
The two purposely de-focused their aim to maximize the spells' range, a great majority of evil dragons took the hit, half of them received huge damage.

"USSHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

As I watched over several dots vanishing, next to me Arisa shouted out loud while fist pumping up high.

"I leveled uuuuuuuuup!"

--Oh, for real?!

Arisa has finally broken through the so-called [Humanity's Limit] level 99 and reached level 100. She's got a new title [One who Breaks the Limit of Man] which I don't have.

Everyone stopped their attack and congratulated Arisa.
And despite not knowing what was going on, Hayato's attendants also gave a round of applause to Arisa even while looking confused.

Of course the Evil Dragons weren't going to wait for us, hence I secretly bought us time with space magic [Labyrinth].

『Congratulations on breaking the limit, Arisa.』
『Ehehehe~ thanks. Now I've just gotta give it my all to catch up to Master.』

That's going to take some heavy NEXT exp points.


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"They should be coming out anytime now."

Right just as the girls have re-taken up their positions, the Evil Dragons broke out of Labyrinth.

"Think we got around 20% of them so far, no?"
"I believe so."

Their job was to break through the thick multi-layered defensive barriers protecting those dragons, shaving down their enormous stamina, and they've done a great job at it.

"It's Lulu-oneesama's turn next."

Arisa passed the baton to Lulu next.

『Mult-Target, Lock-on. Burst Mode Ready.』
"Launching Saturation Attack!"

Lulu pressed the trigger extending out of her Powered Exoskeleton's extra unit.

A moment later, all 24 acceleration cannons and magic cannons on her Powered Exoskeleton and extra units unleashed their barrage.
The blue holy bullets hyper-accelerated by acceleration circles rained down upon the swarm while leaving laser-like trails on their tracks, shooting through the dragons' bodies and wings before boring holes on the ground.

Thanks to Arisa and Hikaru's actions, there were more fallen evil dragons than anticipated.

"Sortieing out."

A blue light flashed out of Liza's body as she ran through the battlefield, wrapping other girls in blue lights.
Must be the Unique Skill [Hero Heart] loaned by god Garleon.

Of course, the reinforcement magic I put on them is still on effect as well.

"Charge, nanodesu!"
"Aye aye sir~"

Pochi and Tama riding on Lyuryu's back followed after her.

Seemingly feeling threatened by them, the evil dragons shot out their breaths all at once.

"White (Nana), defensive maneuver!"
"Yes, Orange (Liza). You disgusting repulsive evil dragons! I shall be your opponent, so I declare!"

Vermilion light streamed over Nana's body as she shouted out loud with the usage of Provocation skill, uniting Unique Skill [Paladin Shield] with the highly mobile [<<Absolute Throne>>] into [Paladin Domain].

The all-swallowing muddy stream-like dark purple breaths shot by the evil dragons swooped down on the girls.

Dark purple flames clashed with Nana's barrier with a vermilion outline.
The blocked flames went up toward the ceiling, transforming  it into lava.

"That's some firepower alright."
"Yep. Nana's barrier still comes out on top though."

Just as Arisa said, even flames that turned ceilings and grounds into lava could not break through Nana's Unique Skill-reinforced barrier.

"The flames are so intense Pochi can't rush in nodesu."
"Want a short cut cut through shadows~?"
"Let's go with that. Can you make the exit on the shadow of those stalactites hanging above?"
"Offu course~?"

The beastkin girls and Lyuryu jumped in the shadow gate Tama created with her ninjutsu, appearing right above the evil dragon swarm.

"These evil dragons are exhausted. Let's each get them."
"Aye aye sir~"
"Roger nanodesu!"

Tama vanished as she was falling down before coming out of shadow below the evil dragons.

"An opening~? 『<<Dragonic Eater>>』"

Ninja Tama created countless clones of herself to mercilessly cut up evil dragon's abdomens using the twin small dragon fang swords in her hands.
Other evil dragons who noticed that unleashed their breaths toward Tama, but there was no more Tama at that spot. Ninjas come and go in unexpected places at unexpected moments.

"After Burner Full Throttle."

Liza produced magic edge cannons inside her acceleration part's exhaust vents, generating an even greater acceleration for her.

"<<Dragonic Penetrator>>"

With her finisher deployed, Liza landed on an evil dragon's back at tremendous speed.
She went through the back and came out of its abdomen.

The ground sunk greatly, a donut-shaped cloud of dust spread out of the impact point.

Such crash would have harmed her normally, but thanks to the force magic [<<Inertia Control>>] put on her Powered Exoskeleton, the force from the impact was converted into horizontal energy.

Liza pierced through the defenseless abdomens of one Evil Dragon after another while maintaining a speed that exceeded Flickering Motion.

"Liza is a lightning nanodesu."

The way Liza went for evil dragons in a zig-zag pattern must have looked like a lightning from Pochi's position flying high near the ceiling..

"Pochi and Lyuryu won't lose either nodesuyo!"

As Pochi and Lyuryu went around and got behind the evil dragons, she shout out loud.

"Lyuryu, full speed ahead nanodesu!"

--LYURYURYUUU.

The large-scale acceleration parts attached below Lyuryu's wings produced super sonic speed.
They closed in the distance to the evil dragons at speed rivaling Liza's afterburner.

"<<Dragonic Acceleration>> nanodesu!"

Pochi grabbed on white dragon Lyuryu tightly, took a stance with her dragon fang sword, and charged ahead using her powered exoskeleton's accelerated circle, skewering several evil dragons at once.

Other evil dragons turned their heads toward Pochi to let out breaths.

"Won't let you~?"

A voice appearing out of nowhere was heard, then a lines ran through those evil dragons' necks.
A moment later, dark purple flame sprouted out of those lines.

--It's Tama.

Tama moves between evil dragons with her ninjutsu, severing a neck every time she hopped.

Right at the moment, mana swelled up behind me.

"... ■ <<Create Lesser Fenrir>>"

Mia finished her long chant, manifesting the anti-demon lord artificial spirit, Lesser Fenrir.

"Go."

Lesser Fenrir rushed toward remnants of evil dragons that had survived the beastkin girls' assault.

"Chantless not fair."
"Well, I also think it's unfair, but it's not something you can just learn, gotta do it through exploiting 『Self-Status』 you know~"

--Huh?

Perhaps we can make a [Blessing Orb] for learning [Self-Status] skill at the Phantasmal Labyrinth?
I'd feel bad if it turned out to be no-go though, I should save telling Mia this after confirming it myself once we're done with sealing the Netherworld Gate.

I could afford thinking all this stuff while watching over the evil dragon extermination campaign led by the girls.







"Hyahhaa, nanodesu!"
"Headhunt~?"

After exterminating the <<Evil Dragon Vanguard>> swarm, we're currently advancing through a spiral staircase with Pochi and Tama leading the way.
Initially the girls were trying to compete which one get the vanguard whenever one appeared, but now they've settled with golden members taking care of <<Mutant Dragon Vanguards>> while the silver members and Hayato's attendants going for mid-class vanguards like manticores and hydras.

I'm in charge of replenishing everyone's mana, and navigation.

"Paladin Castle so I inform!"

Nana's barrier blocked a breath coming out of a passage next to us.

"Master, a wild metallic scales appeared!"

Arisa is correct, the one who shot that breath Nana blocked is a sub-species of evil dragon boasting metallic scales.

It goes by the name of <<Evil Dragon Apostle>>, it's clad in a dark purple aura.
At first I thought it had Unique Skills, but turned out it was simply an enemy that would revive several times before you could kill them for real, so we face no problem in particular.
The beastkin girls are driving their finishers into it right now.

That's fine and all, however--.

"Did it show up out of nowhere again?"

I gave an affirmation to Hikaru's question.

That Evil Dragon Apostle just now suddenly appeared on my Radar.
I considered the possibility of Mana Camouflage skill, but these dragons had no such skill.

『Arisa, could you take a look at the space around this area?』
『OK, just leave it to the pro of space magic, Super Arisa-chan!』

I know that there are several spots where space is distorted, but I have no idea why.

『So there's a gate to Netherworld at the end right?』
『Yeah, it's like this.』

I send her Map info through Familiar Link.
Turn out you can send simple images through it.

『I figured as much. That gate is the root. It's hard to tell since the connections are interrupted all over the place, but if you connect them like here and here you get this, see.』

Indeed, once you connect the lines Arisa pointed out, root-like distortions are spreading from the gate.

"Listen."

Mia pulled my clothes.

--Hm?

Indigo blue light blinked over Mia's outline.
Looks like she used the Unique Skill loaned by god Urion, Sanctuary Guard.

"It's dangerous, ahead."

Right after Mia said that, this danger was conveyed to my mind.
Must be the power [Detect approaching wickedness, and make it known] from Sanctuary Guard.

"This is..."

I can feel a presence similar to the one I felt during the [Demon God's Offshoot] incident at Shiga Kingdom's capital.
It's also similar to when god Zaikuon used the [Forbidden Power Deprived from Demon God].

The root of this presence is one and the same as the distortions in space.

"Seems like this gate is more dangerous than I thought."

--That said, I can't just turn tail and leave the Netherworld Gate as is.

"Let's strengthen our defense from here on."

I put the perceptive Tama and Mia to be on guard, in addition to Arisa with her space magic and Zena-san with her wind magic as we advanced through the passages.

"It's really getting thicker..."

The presence of Demon God's Offshoot is getting stronger the more we progress further, the evil dragons are also getting more powerful.
As the distortion in space got even worse, we even found stuff like part of evil dragons such as heads and tails growing out of walls.
The gate is just a bit further ahead, but maybe I should let the girls out of this tower for their safety.

"Nanashi-sama!"

Sera who was healing wounded silver members called out to me.

"I have received an oracle from god Tenion!"

Another trouble I reckon.

"T-the Netherworld is encroaching the human world! Tenion-sama said the Netherworld and human world might fuse into one at the rate it's going!"

Whoa, that sure sounds like a bit of a pickle alright.





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