21 Episode 21 "Gargoyle is crushed by running out of battery".txt (1/2)

It's been waiting for you-- how can you be so torn up?

Yeah, that's right. I knew you would say that.

After finishing the ”Ability Rebuild” in the basement of the Wizard's House, we experimented in the next room and then went back to the hidden room to take a nap until morning.

After that, we hurriedly met up with Letitia.

We left our luggage from the inn with her before we went to the wizard's house.

She said that she and Aine-san would let us take shelter in a safe place.

''But where are your weapons?''

I forgot about .......

I tossed the shortsword that was broken into two pieces.

I thought it would break against the hardware anyway, so I had to buy another one.

Leticia has also switched her weapon from a rapier to a sturdy-looking longsword. It's a countermeasure against the Steel Gargoyle. You're both thinking about it properly.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yeah. We've done our experiments.

An experiment?

I think I can handle it.

No pressure.

We do what we can for fun and get the most out of it, that's our policy.

Let's get to work. Cecil, Rita.

Okay.

And we were going to retrieve Aine's memory.

The watchtower is located a few hours' walk from Metekal.

It was originally built before the unification of the country, and now the guards only use it once a week to make their rounds.

We arrived there a little before evening.

As we approached behind a tree, we saw flames near the entrance of the tower.

There are guards - well, that's no surprise.

I can hear them talking.

”Did you hear that?　Apparently the adventurers in The Common People's Guild could have gone either way after all: ......

Huh?

Five men are gathered around a fire at the entrance to the tower.

One of them rolls his shoulders and talks to the other men.

''If we get the magic sword, we'll go wide in the 'Commoner's Guild' and if we fail, we'll join the 'Noble Guild'. Worse.

We can run, right?

'They surrendered so easily to Mr. Koger, didn't they?　He said the bad guy was the 'Commoner's Guild' guild master apprentice.

'Aine suggested you do it, right?　How can you say that?

''You've been pestering me a lot about how getting the Demon Sword would benefit the 'Commoner's Guild', right?

''And in order to get the Demon Sword, ......, they had to buy new equipment at the guild's expense.

It's getting really embarrassing, isn't it?

You were blatantly relieved after Vice Bishop Argis took her memory away: ......

...... ugh.

I looked at Letitia's face.

She's never heard of it before, either. She's surprised.

”Well, we're on the job, aren't we?

You're right. If I get fired from the Aristocrats' guild, I've nowhere to go.

'We brought the gargoyle in in the first place, but it was the Earl who activated it.

If we get the advance and run, that mad dog Tanaka-Coga will be after us. And I heard the Count has been paid off by the royal family for people like that.

Well, it can't be helped!

「「「「「 hahahahahahaha」」」」」

Okay, we're going in.

I signaled.

Rita leapt out of the trees without a sound.

A relentless spinning kick kick kicked the two men away.

Two more men's shoulders are pierced by Leticia's longsword.

The last one stands up. Just as he is about to reach for his weapon, Cecil's 'Arrow of Fire' hits him in the face. He also eats Rita's fist to his midsection, causing him to scream in agony.

I use the rope I brought with me to tie up the fallen men and blindfold them while I'm at it.

Yes, it's over.

Ignoring the men who were screaming ”mugging”, we looked up at the tower.

The tower is five stories high, and there is an anteroom for the guards on the top floor.

Maybe if they are hiding Aine's memories, that's where they are.

Then let's get to work.

Maybe what's in The People's Guild isn't what we had in mind.

But it doesn't matter.

We only work for you as long as you pay us well, don't lie to us about our working conditions, and treat us as equals.

”Rita and Letitia are the vanguard. Me and Cecil are the rear guard.

I said.

”Cecil and Rita, stick to the plan. ”Cecil and Rita, you stick to the plan. I'll follow it the same way I defeated the Angel Guardian.

Yes, sir! Riley!

Wait a minute. You defeated the Angel Guardian?　You defeated the highest-ranking Guardian?　What the hell are you people doing?

””Cease and desist!”

We jumped into the tower where Aine's memories were hidden.

''Ah, so this is the 'Steel Gargoyle'

It's amazing. It's huge!

It's about 3 meters tall. It's got wings that look like bats.

Huge claws on both hands. It looks like leather armor would do some damage with its defenses disabled.

It seems that the base defense type is not a lie, and as soon as we entered the tower, they began to gather around. In addition, it comes with the game's familiar trap of closing the door behind you when you enter the tower.

There are four Steel Gargoyles in the tower.

They weren't moving that fast, but they were very intimidating.

I'm not lying about the level 10 recommendation. It's just that it's harder than it looks.

”Okay then, Rita. Nice to meet you.

Yes, sir!　I'll show you the skills Master has given me!

Rita activates the skill she just 'rebuilt' as she runs towards the 'Steel Gargoyle'.

She takes a deep breath and sings in a beautiful voice.

'Unrivaled Singing Lv 1' (USR (Ultra Super Rare): Rita/Cecile)

The skill of ”song” to ”increase” the ”reaction time

I'd like to dedicate a song to you. I will sing to you, my dearest, with all my heart, which has never been sincere. To the one I love, my dearest, I give my clumsy but all-out love - my all, if it will help.

Rita's voice seeps into our nerves.

Our bodies heat up in a wave of sacred power and song mingled with each other.

'Faster than anyone else, stronger than anyone else - the speed at which we can feel our thoughts - to everyone!

The moment Rita sang out, our five senses responded.

Our bodies become light.

''GYAAAAAAA!!!''

The ”Steel Gargoyle” spreads its wings and flies towards us.

It's okay - I can see it. It's as if it's in slow motion.

I avoided the claws of the steel gargoyle while holding onto my short sword.

All of your allies' reflexes have been enhanced.

If it wasn't, I'd be in a daze right now.

Rita's ”Incomparable Singing” increases the reaction speed of all allies.

The flow of ”feeling”, ”judging” and ”acting” with the five senses - this sequence of events has almost doubled in speed. In a game, this is an ability like ”Blessing” or ”Acceleration (Haste)”.

However, this skill of Rita's is even faster to the 'decision-making speed'.

It's as if we are all moving in a different time line.

The only thing that matters is the fact that it's not the same as the original.

Oh, I forgot to explain it to Letitia.

'I can see!　Fast!　It feels good, but it's not nice!

art motif

Leticia's longsword smashes the claws of the 'Steel Gargoyle'.

Even though it's called physical attack attenuation, does it pass a little bit?

''My master──don't come close to my master!

Rita gives the Steel Gargoyle a spinning kick. The enemy staggers back with a heel strike enhanced by the Divine Power Grip. The hand blade cuts off both of the gargoyle's horns.

The enemy's movement comes to a halt. Now!

'Cecil!　You can shoot!

''I will feed on your strange flow'' - ''The Arrow of Fallen Power''!

A jet black arrow flew out from Cecil's fingertips.

Rita evacuated from the firing line.

The black arrow hit the ”steel gargoyle” and exploded.

I'm sure the damage is probably not through.

But the steel gargoyle flapped its wings and stood up - the movement of standing up became awkward.

Or rather, it's a little slower.

'Arrow of Corrupting Power Lv 1' (USR: Cecil/Rita)

The skill of 'stealing' 'magic' with 'magic'.

Cecil's new magic shoots out a jet black arrow.

And it takes away the magic from the person it hits. It's not that I get it, I just erase it. But it's enough. It's the most powerful magic for the Guardians.

The Steel Gargoyle is powered by magic.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

You're going to be able to get your hands on a lot more fuel than you can get your durability down to zero.

Cecil!　Another one!

'The Arrow of Fallen Power!'　The Arrow of Corruption!　”Rarely do you have to go to ────!

Snip, snip, snip!　Petite!

Black arrows landed on the gargoyles one after another.

They are moving slower and slower.

It's as if they're stealing more and more power from the machine's batteries.

'Everybody dash!　I'm going upstairs!

There's no need to reduce the Steel Gargoyle's fuel consumption to zero.

The goal is not to defeat this guy, but to get Aine's memory back.

I wield a shortsword.

It's a new one I bought, but its weight and size are the same.

My arms are not even a threat.

Still, I continue to swing the sword that doesn't hit.

”You gargoyle!　No, don't get involved!　Sleep, rolleyes!

Rita's fist, which was imbued with ”divine power,” struck the steel gargoyle in its path.

The enemy, which had stopped moving, was hit again by the Arrow of Fallen Power.

Still, the steel gargoyle flicked Rita away with its fist.

''No!　Nagi────!

Two of the steel gargoyles are coming at me at once.

Rita is lying on the floor, avoiding the claws of another one.

Laetitia is engaging the other one. Cecil is behind me.

The two 'steel gargoyles' approach in slow motion.

They're slow.

With this speed, can my arms handle it?

”Cecil!　Stay away from danger!

Yes, sir!　Take care of yourself!

I learned how to use the skills when I played against the Angel Guardian. The Steel Gargoyle should be weaker than that one. You don't need to use the Transcendental Sense.

If you miss, you'll die. But...

Cecil and Rita will take care of you.

Okay, okay. So...

Release!　''Delayed Combat (Delayed Arts) LV1!''

The shortsword, which was wielded at the right time, seemed to have become huge.

Roughly 20 or 30 times larger.

The sword blade bit into the bodies of the ”Steel Gargoyles” - cutting them in two.

The gargoyle that had been cut in half collapsed.

At the same time, the shortsword turned into a lump and my body recoiled and rolled backwards....

”Nagi-sama!