99 Episode 99 "A Manipulator of Water and Drying. And Reunion with" Tomo "".txt (1/2)

The ”Rock Lizard” gathered in an abandoned village, looking for food.

They are greedy demons.

They don't have a preference. I don't care what they want. Anything that goes into your mouth.

They have developed jaws that can devour anything. A stomach full of them, that's what.

All that's going through your mind is your appetite. Appetite. Appetite.

We were drawn to the remains of this old village by the presence of food.

This is a hangout for ”humans” - humans and demi-humans.

It's just the right time to fill your stomach.

If a human being is passing by, take it.

If not, they will eat and chew on the crumbling walls and bricks. That's it.

”...... ZAZAZA?

Suddenly, a lone rock lizard chirped with a voice that sounded like it was chewing sand.

It tapped the ground with its short legs, drawing the attention of its companions.

The sound of 'human' footsteps could be heard.

The other companions noticed this and turned their heads toward the river.

Something is getting closer. I saw it - it's one of the humans - and it's fast.

The ”Rock Lizard” and others bent their legs and crouched down.

They pressed their bellies to the ground, their weak point. This way you will feel safe.

I was just relieved to get a breath of air and then...

I'm a big fan!

The golden-haired beast slammed its fist into the shell of the Rock Lizard.

A vibration runs through his entire body. Part of the rock on its back crumbles.

But that's it.

It's not a fatal wound. It's just a scratch.

”ZIIZAAAAAZAZAZAZA!

'Rock Lizard' turned his burly head to the blonde beast.

”Wow! It's so hard! It's not good. I'm going to have to run away!

The beast turned its back to the 'Rock Lizard' and ran away.

The instincts of the 'Rock Lizard' whispered to me.

It has ears like an animal, but it's one of the humans. It's edible.

Humans tend to swarm in multitudes.

You'll find more food if you keep up with them.

It took .......

The blonde-haired beast is trying to say something. But it doesn't matter.

Rock Lizard moves his feet quickly and begins to follow the beast.

The other three animals follow suit. We can't afford to fall behind.

The 'human' is soft. Warm. It's good for digestion.

Will provide sustenance for the breeding population.

The four rock lizards chase after the flying beast. The blonde beast is running around the building. The 'Rock Lizard' doesn't have that much footwork. Instead, they curled their bodies and crashed into the crumbling building.

The walls shattered and gave way. The Rock Lizard and the others run through it.

''Tch!　You're surprisingly fast!

Rita!　I'll cover you!　”Flame Wall!

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A burning wall was created between the Rock Lizard and the beast.

When I looked closely, I saw a smaller 'human' on the other side of the abandoned village.

The 'humans' were flocking together, after all.

''ZOOOOOOAAAAAAAA!!!''

The burning flames only stopped the 'Rock Lizard' for a moment.

They were stuck in a wall of flames.

The flames rained down on their skin. Neither the shell nor the hard skin transmitted much heat.

More running.

I'm chasing after the ”humans” who are screaming, ”ooooh, scary!

My mind is filled with thoughts of eating people.

He doesn't even notice that the enemy is escaping at 'just the right speed'.

And then...

Thank you. Rita, Cecil. Perfect timing.

Suddenly, a voice came from right beside the 'Rock Lizard'.

The figure was hiding behind a broken-down house.

I didn't notice it.

They were distracted by the heat in front of them and the running beast.

The Rock Lizard and the others saw a human figure with a black sword held at the ground level.

''Activate. 'Delayed Combat (Delay Arts) Lv 1'──!

And then the black sword that grew to a huge size just below the ground cut through the legs of the 'Rock Lizard' and the others.

”ZIIIAAAAAAAA！！！！

A scream resounded.

The four 'rock lizards' with their legs cut off were rampaging with blue-green blood.

''Was that a bit shallow?''

I would have chopped off all the legs, if I'd really wanted to.

I knew the rock lizard (rock lizard) was not an honorable name. Its skin was surprisingly hard.

And it was quite difficult for me, with my low level of swordsmanship, to move my sword just below the ground.

Even so, the giant Magic Sword Reggie's blade cut off about half of the Rock Lizard's front legs.

It's enough to hold them back.

''Sent by Nagi.

Address correspondence to: raphilia

Body: The surprise attack worked. We're moving to phase two of the operation.'

”Sent by Rafilia.

Address correspondence to: nagi

Text: I understand.

Also, I received this information from Cecil. When the Rock Lizard can't move, it swings its tail in a defensive posture. Please don't approach them carelessly. Master!

”ZOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAA!!!

Yeah. That's obvious when you see it.

The giant lizard in front of me has its belly to the ground and its tail wagging.

Its tail is about the size of a telephone pole. It's covered in rocky scales, and every time it swings, the stone walls around it shatter. Including the debris, its attack range was about 5 meters.

''Sender: Nagi.

Address correspondence to: raphilia

Body: Reaffirmation. The enemy's basic tactic is to ”just fortify the defense and wait for us to wear out”, is that correct?

”Sent by Rafilia.

Address correspondence to: my dear master

The text: there is no doubt. I reconfirmed it to Cecil-sama!'

Then they won't be attacking us.

The ”Rock Lizard” hides its body under its shell and only swings its tail. They have a high level of defense anyway, so fighting them properly would take a long time. The basic tactic of the enemy is to protect themselves and increase the number of wounds they cause.

But we don't intend to do it right from the start.

''Nagi: Rafilia!　Right on schedule!　Give me some water (・・・・・・)!

”Rafilia: I understand, Master!　It is activated. 'Dragon Seed Whirlwind, LV1'

The objective of this quest is to safely eliminate the demons.

That, and to collect the material, the carapace, in as complete a state as possible.

This is an abandoned village with many obstacles.

A small river nearby.

We decided to take advantage of the entire situation.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

The wind swirled around us.

When I looked across the abandoned village - a tornado occurred around the river.

This is the effect of Rafilia's Dragon Species Whirlwind LV1.

It was more than ten meters high.

It was approaching (・・・・)toward us (・・・・・・)while making a loud water sound (・・・・・・)while making a loud water sound (・・・・・・).

''ZU? ZOZOZOZO!

The rock lizards turn around.

They must have noticed something unusual.

Well, that's not normal.

It's not like the elves are walking in, sucking up (・・・・・) water (・・・・・・・) with a tornado (・・・・・・・).

Raphilia's ”Dragon Seed Whirlwind” can create a tornado around you and move it at will.

Depending on how you use it, you can even move it while sucking up water from the river.

Rafilia: I feel like I'm getting splashed around. Rafilia: I feel like I'm being splashed around. It's not a bad feeling of freedom.

The splashing water droplets hide Raphilia's figure in a big way.

All you can see is white skin and pink hair.

Rafilia takes a vaguely recognizable 'cool pose' and then -.

Unleash the dragon seed whirlwind!

Zappan.

The tornado disappeared and the water from the freed river poured down on the Rock Lizard and the others.

'ZOOOOOOO! ZGUAAAAA!

Dirt, mud, and debris mingle with each other and turn into muddy water.

A big, big puddle of water, big enough to douse the bellies of the Rock Lizard and the others, formed.

As it is, Raphilia waits. I'm sure he'll be joining Cecil and Rita and Iris who have returned to the side of the river.

Let's get on with finishing up this one, too.

We're going to kill the man-eating demons. I'm sorry, Aine. I'm sorry, Aine.

Okay. Then you'll have to stay away, Naya.

Aine thrust the mop into the puddle.

''It's Activate 'Sewage Increase (Osui Zoka) LV1'!

”Sewage increase, level one.

Skill to 'increase' 'dirty water' with 'cleaning tools'

Increase the amount of muddy water and other water that is soaking cleaning tools by 20%.

The increased amount of water is forcibly sucked out of the space/life forms that are in contact with the sewage.

Underneath Aine's feet, the muddy water increases.

''ZUAAAAAAAAA!!!''

The Rock Lizard's shell is hard.

Its physical defense is high, and it can withstand magic to some extent.

That's why I decided to aim for their weaknesses, their bellies.

Those guys are pressing their bellies to the ground for defense.

On the ground with muddy water pooling up to about my ankles.

And the cuts on my feet are also soaked in muddy water.

Aine's 'increased sewage' can take as much of their bodily fluids as it wants.

'ZOOAAA......A......AA......'

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The Rock Lizard, his abdomen wrinkled from all the moisture sucked out of his body, rolled over with a lurch.

Its legs were twitching faintly, but then it stopped moving.

The same goes for the other two bodies. It's sucking the water out of its body and it's dying.

The one that is moving is the one that was only half submerged in the muddy water.

Let's play it safe. Activate delayed action.

I struck out ten times with the magic sword Leggy and held it ready.

''Wait. Nah-kun.

Aine stopped me.

'I want you to see that Aine can fight. Let me do it.

Aine approaches the survivor 'Rock Lizard' with the 'Hagane's Mop' in hand.

''ZUO, O, O, OOOOOO!!!''

The Rock Lizard opened its massive mouth.

Aine came around to its side...

Activate.　It's ”Magic Stick Technique Lv 1”!

I poked the shell of the Rock Lizard with the handle of the steel mop.

A stab from close range.

The shell made a hard sound.

It looks like the attack was repelled, but when you monitor Aine's magic power, you can see it.

Aine's internal magic power shot through the shell and into the demon's body.

Like a bullet, it rampaged inside the demon's body, stirring up its internal organs...

Gobo.

'Rock Lizard' spat out blue-green blood from its huge mouth and collapsed.

'Huh. ......'

Good night, Aine.