Chapter 608 (1/2)

The Pseudo Fanatic Sword continued to flee at high speed while activating its permeability. It seemed that it had already decided to use this strange ability to slip past all of our attacks but always evaded our Space-Time Magic.

The main feature of this ability was of course the inability to be hit by attacks, but it had another annoying point.

It eliminated all the signs and such, so I couldn’t tell the level of exhaustion on the other side.

If we knew how quickly its magic power was decreasing, we could understand when its current state would be lifted and how much of a burden it was for it.

However, because all of this information was blocked, it was impossible to predict how much longer that sword would be able to maintain its permeability.

If I had Divine Attributes, I would be able to break through that defense, but I was battered by the Sword God Transformation earlier. So, I wouldn’t be able to use it for a while.

Then, Urushi would be the one to use teleport and attack it at once―――

Booom!「Kyain!」

(Whimpering dog sfx)

He had been hit with a painful counter by its Flame Magic. The moment he was about to bite it, an explosion of flame was generated in his mouth, and Urushi jumped back in panic.

It hadn’t attacked us at all before, so I guess it didn’t expect us to unleash such powerful magic.

And because I couldn’t read that sword’s flow of magic, I couldn’t predict when it would release its magic.

But his attack was not wasted in vain.

At the moment of the attack, I could definitely feel the presence of that sword. But soon after, its presence disappeared again, so it seemed that it had to cancel that state of permeability when it attack.

「Urushi, are you okay?」

「Woof!」

The fur around his mouth was slightly scorched, but it was not a serious injury for Urushi. It was just as bad as if a human had drunk hot soup without care.

He jumped back, not from the damage, but in surprise. I guess that was why Urushi looked a little embarrassed.

『But in that one moment, I was able to measure its magic power』

「How is it?」

『It only has about half of its magic power left』

Compared to the time just after it started moving at the bottom of the lake, its magic power had been reduced by half. After all, there was a price to pay for using that permeability ability.

「Let’s keep going!」

『Ou!』

「Woof!」

『Urushi, It’s good to get a little excited, but don’t get carried away and make a mistake like that again, okay?』

「W-woof!」

We started attacking again, but the situation remained the same. The other side didn’t seem to be attacking us anymore, and we were just chasing it.

(Master, there’s something I want to try)

『Hou? What is it?』

It seemed that Fran had come up with something. If she had something that could overcome our current situation, we should try it.

However, there was something I needed to confirm.

『It’s not dangerous, right?』

(…Maybe?)

It was so important, and yet, Fran answered while tilting her head.

『M-Maybe!? What on earth are you gonna do!?』

(Don’t worry. It’s definitely not dangerous… Maybe)

『Like I’d said! If you keep adding “maybe” in your words, I’ll just get even more uneasy!』

(It’s gonna be okay. Besides, as long as I have Master, he’ll definitely help me)

『Guh…』

It was hard for me to disagree when you say that!