Chapter 165 - Nanarai Bodra 3 (1/2)
Chapter 165 - Nanarai Bodra (3)
[Gee-gee-gee-gee-gee]
[Geeeeee-geeeee]
The Golems were getting closer as they let out a bizarre sound.They sounded like steel armor that hadn’t been oiled in couple hundred years.Artpe gave a firm order as he watched them.
“We have to subdue them without destroying them.Even if one is destroyed, the Demonic energy within this place will detonate.”
The party entered into the depth of the ruin knowing the function of the ruin.Basically, they were going against Nanarai Bodra’s will.
Still, it seemed Nanarai Bodra had taken into consideration of people like Artpe’s party.When those on humanity’s side set out to explore the ruin, Nanarai Bodra made it so that only those that took down the Golems without destroying them had the qualification to enter into the heart of the ruin.It had been built that way.
“Artpe, I’ll go first!”
“Sienna and Elrick will protects us.Roa, you’ll have to put in some work this time!”
“Nyaa-ah!”
After acquiring a humanoid body, Roa had developed a talent for hand to hand combat.She followed behind Maetel.She had already taken off her uncomfortable priestess clothes.She only covered the parts that had to be covered.It was a very light attire.
“Nyaa!”
“Hoohp!Hit them hard!”
They had gained experience on how to deal with the Golems as they explored this ruin.These Golems were like all the other groups of Golems before them .They possessed enormous amount of Mana, and they insisted on a close combat battle.Maetel and Roa dodged their heavy and clumsy attacks.The Golems were pierced with Maetel’s sword and Roa’s claws.
At the center of their body, the Golems possessed a core that supplied magical energy.Circuits stretched out from their core.Maetel and Roa just had to sever their arms and legs to make them immobile!
[Geeeeeeeeee]
[Gee-geek, gee-gee-gee-geek]
In terms of speed, no one could catch up to Maetel.Roa had the ability to dissolve her body, so she moved freely in all directions.This was why the Golems weren’t able to land any blows.They looked like idiots as they turned around in circles.Sherryl was keeping a little bit of distance from the fight as she manipulated her water trident.She acted as support to Maetel and Roa.The fight looked like a well choreographed dance!
“Oh, Winter Spirit.”
“Divine Hammer!”
“Hoo······.”
On the other hand, the party members capable of long ranged attacks attacked the Golems that were trying to encircle the party from all sides.They neutralized the Golems.
Since these Golems were guarding the heart of the ruin, their average level was 390.While Artpe’s party hadn’t been able to raise their levels in the ruin, they had gotten used to fighting the Golems.They fought against Golems without much difficulties.
“That means I should······.”
Artpe searched the magic circle that was placed over the entirety of the ruin.He tried to gain control over it.
It felt like the distant past, but it was only 4 years ago.He had done something similar when he first went into the hero development Dungeon with Maetel.
At the time, he was only at a level where he could only interfere with the magic placed over the Dungeon.He could affect it only in a limited fashion.That was no longer the case.The current Artpe had leapfrogged the previous life’s version of himself in every detail.Moreover, he was familiar with the magic placed over the ruin.He was so familiar with it that he was sick of it.
“What the hell happened here······!”
Artpe grinded his teeth as he swallowed the words he had been about to say.He couldn’t distract his comrades, who were fighting right now.
While his party faced off against the Golems, he retracted all the Mana Strings he had sent out towards all quarters of the ruin.He connected the Mana Strings to the ruin’s magic circle, and he activated his Materialization magic.It was a rare cheat spell that allowed him to make his ideas into reality!If he combined the spell with the Read All Creation ability, he could theoretically bring all spells to its knees!
[Geeeeeeeeeee]
[Gee-gee-gee-geek]
The Golems reacted in a sensitive manner when Artpe tried to take control of the ruin.However, their actions had the adverse effect of creating a big opportunity for Artpe’s party!
Maetel and Roa had read the movement of the Golems.Maetel’s sword and Roa’s claws slashed through the air, and the Golems fell in ones and twos.
“You can’t destroy them!”
“I already know, nyaa-ah!”
“It isn’t difficult.I’m used to subduing enemies without killing them.”
Maetel also realized what was happening.Sse was quick on the uptake only during times like this.Artpe smirked as he went into another gear as he tried to finish his task.
A changed occurred 15 minutes later.
“Huh?The Golems are moving slower.”
“Winter Queen’s Frost.Successful”
“The Golem’s output is starting to fall.Did you perhaps….. Artpe-nim?”
She had the correct answer.There was no ifs, ands, or buts about it.Artpe continued to work on the magic circle of the ruin as he pulled the Mana from the Golems.It was the Mana that was allowing the Golems to move.
The Golems had to focus more on converting Demonic energy into Mana.It was inevitable that their movements started to slow down.On top of that, their Mana was being stolen by someone else.They didn’t have the power to move!
“Just a little bit more.”
“I have no idea how you are doing this.Artpe is a vindictive spirit from an ancient time.”
“Divine Ground!”
As the number of Golems decreased, it reached a point where the Golems couldn’t keep a perimeter around the magicians.It allowed Sienna and Elrick to participate in the close quarters combat.Sienna ruthlessly struck the ground to make the Golems fall to the floor, and Elrick was merciless as he crushed the arms and legs of the Golems with his axe!
Maetel and Roa were fighting an elegant and clean battle.On the other hand, Elrick and Sienna were fighting a destructive battle.It was terrifying, but one couldn’t deny that their their style of fighting was effective.After crushing the legs of two golems, an additional golem was thrown to the ground!The Golems struggled on the floor!
“Ah.My skill grew!”
“It’s done.Every move backwards!”
Artpe had timed it, so he would finish his spell when her skill had leveled up.The Mana Strings, which had exited from his entire body, wrapped around his staff and his body once more.The Mana Strings was spread once again, and they connected to various locations all around the ruin.Artpe’s will flowed down the Mana Strings…..
“Materialization!”
[Geeeeeeeeeeeeeee]
Purple colored Mana filled the entirety of the ruin.In the next moment, all the Golems, who had been attacking, came to a stop.
Then they started to slowly return to where they had appeared from. It was as if time was rewinding itself.His party members wanted an explanation, so Artpe gave a simple explanation.
“They have recognized us as their masters.”
“Amazing, Artpe······.”
“That's right.I’m amazing.”