Chapter 83 (1/2)

”Then I'm re…...lieved!”

This female warrior of the Shulz tribe who shares the same face as the daughter of the Duke of Filsand releases a slash aimed at me without any hesitation whatsoever.

Without even looking at the gigantic Huge Blue Dragon of Purple Lightning at my back.

In comparison with the other warriors, all of whom have either fled in sheer panic or have sunk to the ground in despair, she cuts a very gallant figure indeed.

”DAYA—!”

”Hi-, Hime-sama.”

”...... Hime!”

The kiai of their Martial Chief splitting through the air jolts the surrounding warriors back to their senses.

I really must commend her on her split-second decision making.

By sandwiching me between the dragon and herself, I effectively become her s.h.i.+eld against the dragon.

If this had been a different dragon, then her Divine Sword might possibly have reached me.

However.

”Blue Dragon! Stun Lightning!”

”GYUUOOOooooo!”

The dragon behind me opens its mouth so wide that in her eyes, it must look like the dragon is about to swallow both me and her together.

And it must have been the same with the lightning shower that began as sparks deep in the dragon's mouth before enveloping her within the blink of an eye.

”Gyan!?”

Having been struck with lightning the full length of her body, the female warrior lets out a brief shriek before falling over.

Stun Lightning. A variety of the Blue Dragon's unique ability, Lightning Breath, this attack basically paralyzes the target with an electrical shock. The reason why I chose the Blue Dragon is exactly because from the very start, I had intended on ending this duel without anyone getting hurt.

”Uuu.”

Thanks to her perfect position, I ended up being caught up in the Stun Lightning attack as well.

But of course, even though I was showered in the same lightning, I have the resistance of a Level 36 Wizard. Though I felt a bit of a shock, all it did was help improve my blood circulation a bit. However, it is largely due to Stun Lightning's effect description ”Stunned if the Resist roll fails, No Damage if the Resist roll succeeds” that I could let myself be hit with such a carefree heart.

”Hime-sama?!”

”What the h.e.l.l…… how can we even dream of winning against something like that……”

The few Shulz warriors who had managed to stand their ground instead of running away are now staring in shock.

I slowly walk forward until I am in front of the fallen female warrior, then powerfully strike the ground with my Wizardry Staff.

”As you have witnessed, the winner of this duel is myself, the Wizard Gio Margils! Per our agreement, she is now under my custody! Ah…… though the outcome is like this, she fought with honor, and thus I promise that no harm shall come to her! Oh warriors of the Shulz, begone from this place!”

”...... Uuu.”

”Kuh…… How can we just abandon Hime-sama here……”

At my words, the warriors take one of two actions.

While some immediately drop their weapon in defeat, some gradually inch towards to me even while battling with the fear inside of themselves. If I had to say, the former is the majority.

When I turn around, I see the Blue Dragon still there, slowly undulating its head in intimidation. The fact that there are still some warriors proceeding forward in spite of that is a testament to how talented a leader Dianu is.

It seems like it would be an enormous waste of time trying to verbally convince them all, and it'd also be problematic if they have reinforcements coming.

”Blue Dragon, use Stun Lightning one more time. Knock them all out.”

”KyuuOOoo.”

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In the end, all of the Shulz warriors who remained were hit with lightning and knocked out.

Though that method of handling was a bit rough, they were the ones who first shot us with arrows without any questions or warning, so I'm afraid they'll just have to bear with it.

After all my companions exited the force field dome, we all left the place and returned to the road.

To be honest, I wanted to stay at the settlement a while to search for traces of Shadow Demons, but had to abandon that plan in case Shulz reinforcements show up.

Of course, we brought the princess of the Shulz, Dianu, along as our prisoner.

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Several hours after we've returned to the mountain road and resumed heading towards Filsand.

According to our guide, Fablu, flat ground is only a short distance ahead, after which we will reach Filsand with 4 to 5 more days of walking.

”But still, I was very much surprised. To think that you could even call dragons……” (Elizabel)

”I agree with you totally. Margils-dono's power is probably the equal of a whole army…… no, the equal of a large country's entire military force.” (Fablu)

”You all have already seen me use giants and worms. It's just the same thing.” (Gio)

After having come this far, it is clear that there are no signs of us being pursued. As such, Elizabel and Fablu are engaging me in conversation. Fablu aside, even Elizabel's face seems flushed with excitement.

Well, as part of the highest cla.s.s of monsters in D&B, it seems to have left quite the impact.

”Margils-sama is our Oluri. Something of that level is of no trouble at all.” (Leiha)