58 Episode 58 "Cheat Daughter-in-law VS Cheat Golem. And Signs of the Sanctuary".txt (1/2)

There was a boss in the great hall of the dungeon.

It was a giant made of ice and was around 5 meters tall.

It had a torso that looked like a temple pillar, with hands and legs like a large tree. The reason the dungeon has been shaking is because this thing is trying to pry open the door to the center of the dungeon.

There was no mention of this guy in the information from Iris.

And this guy isn't ”guarding” the dungeon. Quite the contrary.

”Cecil, do you have any idea what this guy is?

In the shadows of the aisle in front of the great hall, I asked Cecil.

'Yes,'

”Ice Golem.

A golem made of ice.

Its body is made by freezing the surrounding water with magical power.

However, this ice golem is a bit special.

There is a crystal of magic power in the center of its body, and it absorbs magic power from its surroundings.

This is the reason why the boundaries of this holy place are weak.

However...''

However, there's no way a golem could spontaneously arise or come from somewhere else.

I know, right?

If someone like that walks around the holy place, there's no way people won't talk about it.

This is the end of the ”Horror stories about Ilgafa that really happened”.

That means someone left it here.

'The 'magic item' that is the source of the golem, to be precise. It sucked the magic power out of the surroundings to create something like that.

...... You mean it was premeditated?

Rita murmurs next to me.

You look so uncomfortable. Probably I have the same expression on my face.

In other words, the weakening of the wards is not a natural phenomenon, but a planned one.

To put it bluntly, someone is trying to destroy the Festival of the Sea Dragons - if they mess up, they're going to destroy this dungeon itself.

Boom! Boom!

The golem keeps banging on the doors leading to the center and the walls.

I don't know how long it's been doing this, but if it continues like this, the worst thing that could happen is that the dungeon will be destroyed.

Even if it doesn't, the guardian god of Ilgafa won't come back in this state, right?

Oi, oi, oi, oi.

I heard a squeal.

A closer look revealed a Large Serpent in the corner of the great hall.

The several meter long Large Serpent slowly approached from behind the golem. Well, even demons wouldn't feel comfortable if they were rampaging at such a loud volume. Did they think they were raiding the Nawabari?

''Warning Sul!''

Oh, they noticed.

The ice golem turns around.

A magical crystal in the form of a doll is moving.

Not only can this thing talk, it also has a consciousness.

The Wagahay is a test body made to counteract the Demon Lord. You are not allowed to touch it!''

The golem's hands grabbed the Serpent's torso.

The Serpent's tail slapped the golem's arm. But it doesn't falter.

Instead, the Serpent's body froze.

Furthermore, a great sword made of ice is born around it. It is fired and easily pierces the Serpent's body. It shatters.

Yeah. Strong.

A golem that has an ego and uses special skills?

This is so annoying.

What are you going to do, Nagi?

We'll take him down. If we can't take him down, we'll come back and get him.

Copy that. So, what's the plan?

Rita, and Cecil.

The three of us pressed our foreheads together and consulted in whispers.

The golem is about 5 meters tall. It has arms and legs like a big tree. Its head is buried in its body. Its body is made of ice, and there's a red doll in its chest. That's the magical crystal. It's powered by the golem, and it's also a magical item that's used to make the thing. So, if we destroy it, we'll be clear.

The entrance to the center is a large hall that looks like a small gym. It's enough space for a fight.

”Can't we just blow it up with an ancient language magic 'fireball'?

'That was a last resort. If you do any damage to the dungeon, the reward will be off the table.

I understand.

Rita, stay hidden. If we get pinned down, you get her out.

...... Is that right?

'We can't afford to be wiped out, you know. Rita and ...... and the slime is our trump card.

”...... My?

The slime possessed by Reggie underneath his feet shuddered, swooping.

''The goal is to destroy the magic crystal. If that's too difficult, we'll run away. Good.''

Cecil and Rita nodded at my suggestion.

Well then, let's start the ...... attack.

”Warning:

As I entered the great hall, the doll embedded in the golem's chest looked at me.

''Wagahay is a test body created to counter the Demon King. You are not allowed to touch it!''

This one is here at the behest of a sea dragon maiden.

I speak to the glowing red doll.

'Iris-Hafeumea did not tell me about you. If you are one of the priestesses, then let us through. Once we are safe to the center, we will return in silence.

”...... Alert me!

It's not that I don't understand you.

The humanoid crystal is pointed in my direction. They're aware.

”I do not recognize the existence of anyone to interfere with the Waggahai mission.

I don't even recognize the existence of anyone who gets in the way of our work.

”I don't know your business, stranger. I don't care what you do. The Waggahai is the test subject for the Demon Lord. You're the king of demons! That's the Demon King. Every sacrifice is justified.

Do you think you can do anything you want if you call it an anti-Demon Lord measure?

This guy has a personality.

It's more like his personality has been copied or something. It is very thin and irritating to listen to him. It is like the employee who says the boss's words to the part-timer.

Oh, well. Just get the information.

Who made this guy and what he wants.

If I pass the information on to Iris, I might be able to charge at least an additional fee.

''You said you were going to counter the ...... demon king.

”Left, Your Highness. Your Highness, the noble Lord has made Waggahai.

'The nobleman?　King or nobleman?

...... The number of victims of the Demon King is increasing even as you do this. Do you take responsibility for this?　To interfere with Wagahay is tantamount to assisting the Demon King. On the other hand, what a great Waggahai who is fulfilling his mission in the depths of this dungeon. All the more so for the noble one who has given him this mission.

'So, are there any more of your people out there?　It's possible that the person who is fighting against the Demon Lord is an elf...

''Totally, if you don't understand the mission of your Wagahay master, you'd better be dead. The Sea Dragon Festival is just a personal convenience. How dare you interfere with the ultimate mission of combating the Demon Lord by doing such a thing. As a member of the society, can't you at least put up with that?

Wagahay's master never said a word about such selfishness. He is working to fulfill the quota of the Demon King's countermeasures!''

This guy is no good.

I've talked to a lot of people with personalities, but this guy is the least reasonable person I've talked to.

And what's your quota for dealing with the Demon Lord?

......... How come those people who are fighting against the Demon Lord don't think about other people's problems?

'For a Waggahai master to achieve results, personal annoyance is less than dust!

'Ah yes, yes, I knew you'd say that!

That's enough. We're going to beat him anyway.

Let's get a bite out of him.

I'll ask you one last question.

Is your master a visitor from another world?

”Contraindicated Information

The golem cut off the words.

'We have found a person who violates Section 7 of the forbidden information. We will terminate him.''

It seems to be the right answer.

'I knew it was a product of your cheat skills!　Come on, Cecil!

Yes, Mr. Nagi!

Cecil, who was hiding behind the aisle, jumps out.

”'I will eat thy strange stream' - I'm going!　”The Arrow of Corruption!

A black arrow shoots out from Cecil's fingertips. It's a magical arrow that takes away the magic power of the opponent it touches.

The gargoyle could be defeated with it. Will it work on the golem?

”We are on a mission to terminate those who oppose us.

The 'Arrow of Fallen Power' hits the chest of the arm-wielding golem.

But the golem doesn't stop moving. It's coming straight at you.

''I'm sorry Nagi-sama!

Is your magic capacity too large?

'Yes. Probably because it's sucking up the magic power of the dungeon's wards. To defeat it, you'll have to hit dozens of 'Fallen Power Arrows' at once. ......

Is the difference between them and the guardians and gargoyles in your body a difference in magic?

You can't help it. It's a pain in the ass, but I'll just go ahead and beat them as normal.

Yes, Mr. Nagi!　”Fireball!

bang

It is a good idea to have a good idea of what to expect when you go to the beach.

It's a good idea to have a good time. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on it. The ice shatters and the melted ice turns into steam and flies through the air.

It froze again around the golem and - the golem's body was regenerated.

'I confirm a severe attack on me. The target is a human or demihuman. The target is a human or demihuman who has interfered with the Golem's plans. Kill and destroy evidence.

A sword of ice is born around the golem. There are four of them.

They fall towards us.

Activate!　”Jiu-Sui Kenjutsu!

I pass it off with the Magic Sword Reggie. Mix in some flailing in between...2 times - 4 times - 8 times.

'Release!　”Delayed Sword Art (Delayed Sword Art)!

In return.

The black blade of the giant magic sword Leggy bites into the golem's chest. It splits open.

The red doll inside his body - the crystal of magic power - can you reach it?

bite (e.g. of a dog)

The red doll moved. Moving its limbs normally.

It moved quickly from the golem's chest to its neck, as if it sensed the danger.