437 433. Well-developed magic technology.txt (1/2)

The hut had collapsed and there was no rest for us.

But on the first day, our first target, Glen Walker, joined us from the other side. Even though the enemy had taken us by surprise, it would be the best exploration result.

We quickly introduce ourselves to each other briefly (though Glenn is a bit of an afterthought to me, not making eye contact with me even though I can communicate with him), and then we leave the debris-strewn battlefield.

I've decided that since there is a high possibility that the enemy knows our location, it's better to talk to them while moving.

Incidentally, due to the strong request of the Sith, Serdra is moving while holding up the bed that the two of them are housed in.

While Kounel gazes enviously at the Sis who brazenly began to sleep twice, the search for expanding the 'safe zone' is resumed.

During that movement, Glenn had heard the details of the earlier battle from Kanami.

After hearing the explanation of why he was fighting with only the 《Distance Mute》--

I was in a good state of magic. So I wanted to help as many people as I could, within reason...

Glenn made an expression that the rest of his companions didn't have.

He frowned as he walked and nodded once, ”I see,” before quietly revealing his anger.

'Kanami-kun, it's not unreasonable when you've caused your companions to worry. ...... Honestly, I'm creeped out just hearing that you're going to lightly 'see past' each and every one of your lives.

'No, that's not so hard to do with dimensional magic: ......

It's not hard, but that doesn't mean it's not hard, does it?

I thought it was a bit of a cowardly question.

If I nodded that it was ”hard”, I would be forced to take a break. However, if I say that that task is 'not painful', then I have a problem with that.

'Next time you do the same thing in front of me, I'll stop you, even if I have to slash both of your arms. You're off to Fafner's, goodnight.

I'll do that ....... If I had my way, I'd be stranded endlessly and ....... And, sure, I feel a little tired.

Kanami accepted it with open arms.

There was enough warmth in Glenn's manner to make her do so.

Not only did she show concern for her future brother-in-law, but also a glimpse of her sense of responsibility as an older man.

Kanami seemed to feel the same thing, and as if to chastise herself for getting carried away, she slowly took her place next to me at the back of the line.

Kounel was watching the whole thing in the middle of the party.

When the story was neatly wrapped up, he spoke to his new companion while patting his chest.

'Gu, Glenn Walker ......, wow!　And the strength is nothing like what I've been hearing about!

He takes a breath of relief and praises Glenn from behind.

To which he replies with a wry smile.

'Living in a place like this makes you stronger, even if you don't want to. I've only trained with my life for as long as I needed to live.

Strong and humble.　And an adult who can properly scold the chairman!　There aren't many people who can say that against the current chairman!

'No, it's not. If only one of the original Kanami-kun's friends was there, he would have said the same thing I did. I promise.

............!

It was a humble and harsh word for the current 'primary attack force'.

It was pointed out that they weren't true comrades in arms without saying it, and Kounell couldn't say it back as soon as he could.

This is because they are more correctly aware than anyone else that they are a party that was born out of a 'contract' due to unity of interest.

Quunel is alarmed by Glenn, who sees through it at a glance and advises him without so much as a greeting.

''Atei is really different from the persona of the heroic Guren I heard about in the Confederacy: ......

Within the Confederation, Glen Walker's image is probably ”the 'strongest' explorer and the greatest hero of the Confederation, who once trampled the Labyrinth more than anyone else”. But at the same time, there is a lot of downside to this image, such as ”But once he broke the record for the best, he was a coward who retreated to the safety of aristocratic life”.

Even after talking to some of the nobles who are close to Glenn, his reputation remains the same.

He's a good-looking young man, but he's timid.

He is always making excuses to avoid being disliked by others.

He is extremely afraid of losing, and chooses the easy and familiar path.

He is a trivial coward.

That's what Glen Walker was supposed to be - a man.

Qunel is baffled by Glenn's incompatibility with the information in his preliminary research.

In contrast, he smiles at her to escort her like a gentleman.

''Mr. Kounell, I am aware that I am speaking in a big way. ...... Still, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to blow my senior's wind in this 'Blood Land'. I am proud to say that I have more experience than anyone else here.

Oh, yeah. You sound so sane, I'll leave it to you. That's what the chairman said about joining up for that: ......

While saying that, Kounel glanced at his leader.

Kanami, the rearmost one, nodded vigorously and ceded the leadership of the 'Primary Attack Team', albeit temporarily.

Guren, who was entrusted with the task, will lead the way.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right.

Then shall we first move to a place where everyone can sleep? Fortunately, my 'safe zone' is anchored in one of the neighboring cities.

'I'm walking the whole day, so that helps, but ....... The 'safe zone' is anchored?　What do you mean?

''I've taken the ship that was floating on the 'Blood Land' and modified it in my own way to use it. It's very useful as a mobile living area.

Huh. If it's a military ship with a strong bottom or something like that, it certainly looks okay?

'No, it's not a warship. We've found little Rustyala's 'Living Legend' and we're using it.

...... Oh, you see that ship?　No, I'm pretty sure I used it in the direction of the 'mainland' when I was fighting the chairman's sister, but ......, did you really have it?　Here?

”After the 'last battle' as an example, I guess I've come full circle.

Kanami next to me looked up when she heard the words she couldn't miss.

I felt her expression became a bit strained at the appearance of a ship with deep memories.

Even though the edge of the 'Blood Land' is connected to the sea, I guess I didn't expect to see them again here.

''I, too, was recognized as an intruder by the 'Blood Reason Stealer' Fafner and was occasionally turned on by his pursuers, but thanks to this ship ......, I've managed to get some rest. It's the perfect 'safe zone' for you all to sleep in.

'Oh, oh my goodness, ......!　I was just about ready for sleepless nights, and I'm grateful for this!

Above all, we can't get to Fafner without that ship. Now he's holed up in a ward floating on a sea of blood.

''Above the blood level ....... I've sensed it faintly from a while ago, but could it be that the further you go, the higher this blood level goes?

It will rise without end. Probably sooner or later it will be too high for even Master Quuner to push the blood away.

'But Mr. Glenn over here says that you've already got the legs you need to get to your ultimate goal, Fafner?　Plus, you think they even know where Fafner is and can show him right away?

You can do it. That's what our remaining scouts have to do.

As they shared the information, Kounell's cheeks loosened and he finally began to fuss with excitement.

'Hey, hey, hey ....... Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!　Who said that joining up with Glen Walker was a waste of time, whoever that was!　Hahahaha, guess what!　After the attack, I was going to sneak off to hide now, but I thought the mission would be over tomorrow.　That's all thanks to you, Mr. Glenn!　Oh no, when you have a great hero like him, the Walker family is safe and sound!

In the face of an excessively promising talent, Kounell returned his palm and finally made a courtesy call.

Only to hear that straightforward praise, Glenn muttered a little sadly, ”The Walker family ......”.

His downward gaze was directed at his left arm, which was hidden by his cloak.

Perhaps he felt indebted to his changed appearance as a member of the nobility.

Sensing this, Kounel stopped the sesame paste, immediately.

Then, instead of her shushing her, Seldra was the next to start talking to her.

It's a bit of a surreal sight as he holds up the bed.

'Glenn, that arm ....... You look a little different from the last time I saw you. Could it be that the magic I taught you to stabilize the 'demon return' is gathering the influence of the 'demon' in your left arm?　On my left arm, it looks like I have both needles and wings.

In the past, Serdra had gone to rescue Glenn in this ”Blood Land”.

At that time, it seems that they not only got to know each other, but also had a light master-disciple relationship.

The two of them talked about 'Fiends' while walking on the battlefield.

That was interesting information to me, so I stepped forward a bit and listened in.

''There's a lot going on at ...... and I took the liberty of arranging Seldra-sama's magic. Didn't you?

'No, not at all ....... I'd much rather have seen that ......!　So you collected the bee's (Bee) features on your left arm and then ripped your own wing (・・・・・) (・・・・・・)?　You spun those lacerated wings into that 'black thread' you mentioned earlier, didn't you?　Certainly, that would allow you to make the most of your characteristics. Are the 'threads' on that dagger at your waist all wings?

...... yeah. I have four wings strapped to my signature dagger. Instead, I've lost the ability to fly.

'No, you're going to use that knife like an anchor to jump, aren't you?　I haven't completely abandoned the 'Fiend''s ability to fly.

”...... Quite the legendary Seldora-sama. You seem to know everything about everything, don't you? That's right. I've decided that this one is more suitable for me, who often hides in the shadows.

Quickly, Serdra rolled up.

Glenn was arguing until halfway through, but then gave up and shifted his cloak a bit.

He explains the characteristics of the insect-type 'demons' along with their equipment.

Apparently, the 'black thread' used in the battle just now was his wings.

In other words, that weird sound was right on the wings.

Although there is no explanation for all of that mysterious power, it satisfies my intellectual curiosity a little bit to know part of how it works.

And Seldora is happy to talk about that Guren's 'demon' power as if it were his own business.

In contrast, Glenn accepts the story with a smile, and answers the simple questions honestly.

Glenn seems to have a sincere dislike for Seldra, but it's hard to see that sentiment.

Is it the power of his worldly powers as the adopted son of the great aristocratic Walker family?

Was Kounel's information that ”Glenn hates Seldra” a lie?

At the moment, I still can't decide.

''-- Yeah. And that 'black thread' that was vibrating just now, wasn't it?　From my point of view, it wasn't that high frequency, but it was ......, and it met the requirements for a vibrating knife enough. Without a doubt, that was a type of vibrating weapon in science fiction. It's what's called a 'vibrating sword' (vibro blade)!

'Esu-Ef, biblobbed ......?　I understand the vibration, but I don't intend to call it a sword at all. I'm just using a knife as a weight and wielding a 'magic stone line' (line).

It seems that Glen is aware of that ”black thread” as a type of ”magic stone line”.

If it really is a type of wing, and if it is indeed a type of wing, and if it is covered in Glenn's bodily fluids, then it is indeed a ”magic stone line”. It is even closer to the original 'magic stone line' from a thousand years ago than the shoddy product mass-produced by Saint Tiara.

''Mmm ....... I see. That means that the magic stone line was used to touch the enemy's soul and directly transmit the vibrations. In other words, it's not the kind of cutting that is often seen in science fiction, but it's specialized in soul cutting.

”...... is, ha, ha. Really. ...... How can you tell at a glance?

I know. The same thing happened to me a thousand years ago.

Oh, I see. Did you try it, Master Seldra? Well, then, I suppose it can't be helped.

'After all, you're the closest to my ideas. It's a good thing that you're able to use the same magic, but you use it in a completely different way than your sister-in-law, Snow. It's not that I'm not interested in it, but it's just that I have a natural tendency to think about how to make sure I can kill my opponent rationally.

...... Unlike Mr. Snow, I was born in a village that I can't tell people about. I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do. By the way, has your body been properly healed, Mr. Snow?　I was told that the symptoms of 'dragonization' had become apparent after I returned the magic stone pendant to Kanami-kun.

Yeah, that's okay. That guy used the magic that I taught him, straight out of the box. His whole body still seems to be intact, but if we leave him alone, he'll be able to fully control his 'dragonization' and return to a clean body.

'Good. ....... Then it's fine. Then--

It's a light-hearted and intense conversation as we walk along.

In the midst of it all, I'm a little afraid that Glenn will stare at Seldra repeatedly and then laugh after a short pause.

'And now I'm sure of it!　After all, it wasn't the dragonborn (Dragon Newt) Snow, but you, my brother, who was the real 'strongest'!　With that black thread, he can even deal with the Thieves!　You really are a genius!

...... I'm not the 'strongest' guy in the world. I'm just a guy who has survived because of my 'bad luck'.

Survival is the hard part. I mean, in their biology, strong is defined as surviving. It means you have the genetic material to excel in science. I'm sure you're more than capable of--

It was when they were on their way in their own way and Seldra's eyes lit up even more.

The conversation was abruptly interrupted, and Seldra and Glenn, who were leading the way, stopped.

''--!　We're just about to talk about genes: ......!

All those souls gone, and now?

There were bubbles boiling up in the blood shallows of the road.

Incidentally, Kounel had already fled to us, the last of the line.

'----, ---- --------!

Then, along with a familiar scene, the 'Blood Demon Beasts' appeared again from the blood shallows.