145 144. Breathless time.txt (1/2)

”I'm never looking for an altar again!　Come on, let's go deep!　After all, the best part of exploring the labyrinth is the powerful enemy!　So let's take down the boss monster!

Thanks to the efforts of the Reapers, Rastiara has been fully restored.

If he was revived, it would be more trouble than it was worth.

Rastiara flails on the back of Sera, who has become a wolf, and points forward.

But I'm just not up to it.

'Wait, don't leave me here!

When they descended to the 34th level, the structure inside the labyrinth changed.

The crystal corridor returned to the stone corridor, and anything reminiscent of Rowen was drastically reduced. Instead, the new feature that appeared was 'water'.

The entire corridor was submerged in water. Due to the water level being below the knees, it was terribly difficult to walk around.

Rastiara and Reaper seem to be on top of Sera-san, so it seems easy, but I, on foot, am draining a lot of energy.

'Sera-san's legs are fast!　Go a little slower, please!

Because, Sera. Kanami's a little slow, so can you slow her down a bit?

Sera finally slows down when her own Lord tells her to.

Then, she glanced at us and sniffed as if to say, ”You're a pathetic guy.

Unlike the big-bodied, four-legged beasts, this one is a bipedal human. There's a difference in the speed at which they move. And yet, regardless of that, Sera continues to move ahead, so my burden is growing.

Sera's argument that the ride is limited to two people is a lie. I have a feeling that she just wants to carry only girls on her back. She has such a pretense.

”Sera-san, are you sure you can't carry three people ......?

At my question, the wolf nodded with an immediate decision.

From its eyes, I can sense its intention to never let me ride. I feel like I have personal feelings for him, but I don't want him to be forced to do something that would interfere with the battle.

I had no choice but to put all my strength into my legs and move forward in the shallow water.

”Look, Kanami. You've slowed down, now look for the boss.

I'd like to go more steady if I could: ......

''Huh. ....... I ...... was tricked by the items in the labyrinth after Dia and Maria lost their show, and my training was not good enough. Please help me, please .......

At the end, he was pleading pathetically. The series of events from yesterday seemed to have built up a lot of resentment.

Besides, if Maria and Dia joined in the future, a decent fight against a strong enemy might rarely occur. The chance is now or never, and Rustyala is probably getting desperate.

''...... It can't be helped. Let's go find it.

I nodded reluctantly, comparing the advantages and disadvantages.

It's true that boss battles are dangerous. However, the returns you can gain are also great.

The primary objective is the magic stones. It's been confirmed that the magic stones dropped by the boss monsters are more pure than those of normal monsters.

I've just obtained the 'Blacksmithing' skill, and I'm thinking about upgrading my equipment. If I can get some good magical stones, I might be able to make a weapon like the 'Crescent Pectrazi's Straight Sword'.

If possible, I wanted to prepare a good weapon for Sera-san as soon as possible.

Besides, experiencing boss fights with the party wouldn't be a bad idea in itself. It's also easier to escape since the party structure is good at speed and distraction.

'Ah!　I said I'm looking for you now!

More than anything else, I also like to see Rustyala's smiling face. I don't want to see her sunken expression as much as possible.

'Yeah, I said. I'll find the boss, just hold on. -- ”Dimension Multiple

You expand your dimensional magic to find the nearest boss monster.

However, while expanding your senses, you notice a strange feeling.

It's hard for magic power to pass through to the water that's stored in the labyrinth. The ”Dimension” was penetrating the oceans and rivers on the ground without any problems. Compared to other areas, the water in the labyrinth is a bit special.

I had no choice but to spread the Dimension around the water and look for the nearest boss monster. And I find a dull-colored jellyfish about three meters long, wielding nearly a hundred tentacles.

--Boss Monster

Gulfrad Jerry, rank 35--

All around us, small fish that seemed to be our relatives were migrating in the shallow water.

I judged them to be reasonable opponents and called out to them all.

I'm sure you'll find some jellyfish over there, let's fight them. Of course, if he's too much trouble, we'll fall back.

Let's go, let's go now!　I'm going to show you how serious I am this time!

Leaving the restless Rustyala behind, he looks over at the Reaper and Sera.

'Sera-san, if you need anything, you can grab Rastiara by the scruff of her neck and make her back away ......

I know. My priority is the life of the young lady - no, the safety of everyone. That's what the power of Beastification is for.

After gaining a bit of experience in the labyrinth exploration, Sera-san was clearly aware of her role as an explorer.

Seeing Sera-san and Reaper nodding vigorously, I decide to fight the boss monster Gulfrad Jerry.

''Alright, let's show them what we're really about, Rustyala. Just in time, let's hit him with some new magic.

What, new magic?

Rustyala, who was in a state of excitement, didn't realize how good this situation was.

''Take the lead with 'Ice, Guardian Ice (Aegis)' from a distance. This time, let's cross 'Dimensional Winter (Di Winter), Last Frost (Frost)' with 'Freeze'. I'm going to make a magic frame where you want me to freeze it, and then Rustyala is going to fill it with a lot of Freeze.

'I see. ....... Great, let's go with that.

After confirming that I got their approval, I will immediately explain this strategy.

Since Maria and Dia aren't here, we can't make a great plan. In the end, we all have to cut up the enemy, but even so, there are ways to devise a plan.

We close the distance between us and Galfrad Jerry and move to a position that is most suitable for a surprise attack.

Me and Rustyala's magic can reach it, but we keep an unpretentious distance from the enemy, and we start chanting our magic.

The magic is difficult to transmit to the water of the labyrinth, but not completely.

Rolling up the sleeves of his clothes, he and Rustyala touch the water on the ground together. While resonating the magical power of each other's icy attribute, they let the magical power slowly and gradually crawl towards the boss.

At the same time as confirming that the magic power has been transmitted sufficiently, they mutter a magic.

''-- Magic 'Dimensional Winter (Di Winter), Last Frost (Frost)''

The magic 'freeze'

My magic is followed by Rustyala's magic.

”Resonant magic, 'Ice Protectorate Ice (Aegis)'

”Resonant magic, 'Ice Protectorate Ice.'

Dimensional Winter (Dee Winter) and Frost (Frost), which could normally only be used to break an opponent's stance, sublimates into a different kind of magic with Rustyara's encouragement. At the moment the resonance magic is completed, the water monsters are baptized with ice.

The first target is the Military Fish.

The fish, which had been swimming in the shallows, stopped moving. However, not all of the shallow waters are frozen. They just observe the monsters closely and compare their appearance to their knowledge of the original world and inhibit the movement of the parts of their bodies that are necessary for swimming. The only thing left to do is to stiffen their bodies and drift into the water.

Watching the fish being incapacitated without any resistance confirms your luck (luck). Since they are monsters, they should be able to move without regard to the structure of fishes, but not so with these dependents. Perhaps they are monsters that specialize in speed, or maybe they are weak in magic attacks.

I continue to pass my magic power through Galfrad Jerry. This one is a no-go. -- Naturally, I couldn't freeze that huge body.

The only thing left to do is to prepare the field.

To create a foothold, we're going to freeze the surface of the shallow water. If possible, I wanted to make it look like a skating rink, but I couldn't get the magic power to pass that well. We made some round ice footholds, so we could barely make it.

We've finished making our way through the ice like stepping stones and we're ready to go.

'--Okay, let's go!

Charge!

Come on, Sera!　Woof!

Me and Rustyala run through the ice stepping stones.

The Reaper riding on Sera-san's back is following behind us. By the way, Sera-san responded to the Reaper's call with a dutiful little ”wan”. I'm sure she looks a little shy, so I'm sure of it. How sweet this person is to a girl.

The party group's assault speed is faster than a fish swimming.

In the blink of an eye, they closed the distance and attacked Gull Flood Jerry.

Thanks to the ”Ice Guardian Ice (Aegis)”, the first move is taken.

The dependents are unable to move, and the boss is stiff with confusion.

”-- Combined Fresh Blood Magic 'Virtual Rowen Ares'!

Rastiara chanted the results of yesterday's special training into magic.

''-- Magic 'Crystal Sword (Quartz Flamberge)''!

I'll be throwing my new magic into the fray.

It's like the Ice Flamberge, the crystal covers the sword. It's an exercise in freeing up the crystal's magic, Quartz.

First, Rustyala's sword cuts through Galfradgelly's body.

I make sure it went in deep, though it didn't cut both ways. Quite a bit of damage must have been done, but Galfradjelly didn't hesitate to abandon it and fight back.

Countless tentacles attack Rustyala, and I rip them apart with my crystal sword. It's a terrifying handful, but not enough to prevent it.

In addition, the Reaper, who came in late, goes around the back and swings his scythe.

Galfrad Jerry tries to prevent it by bunching up his tentacles, but the scythe easily sliced through its defenses.

This monster, too, has no defense. However, the section of the slashed body and tentacles writhed and could be seen to be instantly repaired. Gull Flood Jerry possessed a powerful regeneration ability that made up for its shortcomings.

''Let's cut it up!　There may be a nucleus (core)!

I've fought bosses with similar abilities in the past.

That experience made the instructions done quickly.

All of them nodded and began to carve the body of Galfradjelly as they dug in.

Then, while teasing the tentacles, they found a glowing stone inside the body as they repeatedly inserted their swords into Galfradjelly.

I try to extend my sword to that magical stone, thinking that it was a very easy boss.

At that moment, Galfrad Jerry's magical power swells up. Perhaps sensing the danger of death, it turns all its tentacles into a defense and begins to wrap around the core (core) like a flower petal. However, if there is no counterattack, they can cut off all they want. If they continue to attack unilaterally, it will only be a matter of time before they slash the nucleus (core).

However, using the small amount of time created by concentrating on defense, Gulfradjelly uses the small amount of time he has created by focusing on defense to fight back. It was a method of counterattack that he had never experienced before.

Galfrad Jerry's body trembled and an explosive sound was released from his mouth at the bottom.

It was a roar that carried an enormous amount of magical power.

I quickly covered my ears.

The same goes for my companions. However, Gulfrad Jerry did nothing against that large gap. He still keeps retreating into his tentacles.

I immediately sense the purpose of the roar.

An earth-shaking roar could be heard from afar.

Dimension's cognitive ability sensed that a flood was occurring in a distant corridor.

The purpose of the roar. The answer was to gather all the water in the vicinity here.

He understood that Galfrad Jerry's cry had the magical power to call the water in.

''Nah, well, not good!''

His face paled and he checked everyone's position.

Only the same dimensional wizard, Reaper, understood the situation.

She has the same expression as me, shaking her head frantically. Then, she quickly made her scythe disappear and clung to Sera's neck.

From her appearance, I can guess.

--That one-year-old, probably can't swim ......!

Rustyala!　Sera!　Retreat!

Yeah, but we could have taken it down by now.

As I called out to everyone, the floods reached the battlefield. Massive amounts of water, which had turned into a wall from all directions, rushed in from all directions and was on the verge of swallowing everything.

There was no room to escape.