108 Episode 108 "I got a holy wand, so I tried to expand and contract the magic.".txt (2/2)

You're starting to walk toward the street, right?

He's starting to walk.

At this rate, the travelers and the caravan could be attacked.

'So what if I shoot Cecil's regular version of the Arrow of Fire there?

Yes. ”Furemu-loo,” ......, ”Oh, I noticed it this way.

They're coming.

The 'Rock Lizard' leaves the street and walks over to us.

'Cecil, 'Arrow of Fire' again.

Yes, sir!

”This time, activate the 'Holy Wand Neuerut' with an effect range of 'Reduce Level 10'.

Shrinkage, sir?

I nodded at Cecil's question.

When I expanded the magic's area of effect, the magic and flames spread out and turned into a spark of fire.

Then what happens if you ...... shrink - no, compress it?

'Let's try it, Cecil. It's what Nagi says, so there must be a reason for it!

Thank you. Rita will be ready to flee with Cecil in tow, just in case.

I'm fine!

Cecil held up his silver staff - 'Neuerut' - towards the 'Rock Lizard'.

''There's no doubt what Nagi-sama said!　'Reduction level 10, flaming arrows'!

Hmm.

From the tip of the wand, a 'flaming arrow' compressed to a tenth of its size was born.

The arrows, which are usually about the size of a person's arm, were like crushed disposable chopsticks.

And it didn't fly.

It was trembling at the tip of the staff as if it was being held down by something.

''The 'flame arrow' won't fly!

Cecil's eyes widened and he exclaimed.

'I feel something pinching me. It's stuck on the end of my wand!

It's like closing the mouth of a water-flowing hose?

I don't know, but that's about it!

So, go ahead and chant. Flaming arrows!

'Yes, Mr. Nagi!　”Flaming arrows.” ”Flaming arrows! ”Furemu, oh, no!

Each time Cecil cast a spell, an 'Arrow of Fire' accumulated on the tip of his wand.

At the same time as the fifth shot was activated, the 'Rock Lizard' entered the range.

'Now Cecil. Release the compression!　Unleash the Arrow of Fire!

Yes!

Cecil grasps the ”Holy Wand Noel Root”.

The arrow of fire, which was compressed to the very limit to close the mouth of the hose...

late spring

Accompanied by condensed heat and magical power, it flew away as a bullet of scorching light.

And then...

ten minutes

The light bullets easily penetrated the shell of the ”Rock Lizard” and bit into his torso.

''GUGAAAAAAAAAA!''

The ”Rock Lizard” screams.

I struck out with my magic sword, Leggy, and then approached the wounded 'Rock Lizard'.

As it is, I thrust my sword out towards the hole in the carapace and released the Delayed Fighting Technique (Delayed Arts).

Zachu.

''──GU......GA''

Vomiting purple blood, 'Rock Lizard' stopped moving.

He pushed 'Rock Lizard' down!

The shell of the fallen 'Rock Lizard' has a hole the size of a human head.

It was a hole made by the compressed 'flaming arrow'.

''...... I knew it was going to be 'Delayed Magic'.'''

It's common in games and such.

They store up magic and then slap the power of 5 flaming arrows at you.

That was ...... not quite right.

Cecil is mumbling dumbly while drinking water from a leather bag.

''It seems that the magic and heat were compressed and erupted. The amount of heat and destructive power was tremendously higher than shooting five 'flaming arrows' normally.

'Rock Lizard shells' are supposed to be heat resistant, right?

That's right. It's even used as a steam generator for saunas.

'Penetrating it is amazing, ...... Cecil-chan,'

The great one is Nagi.

The excited Cecil replied to Rita, who was rolling her eyes.

'I wouldn't normally think of something like this. It's amazing. Now I'm ...... hot!

Cecil took off his wand.

When you touch it──the wand itself is hot enough to burn.

Isn't this still the way it should be used?

Is it because of the cheat usage that it is overloaded?

...... Yes. I kind of feel it.

Cecil closed his eyes and said.

''The limit of use has been breached. It looks like it's going to take a while before we can use it again.

Originally, the ”Holy Wand Noeloot” changes the range of magic. But I guess what it's supposed to do is expand it, and shrinking it is an incidental function.

Because compressing magic is not a common practice in this world.

'Cecil, are you okay?　Didn't you get burned?

Yes, it's all right. ......

I took Cecil's little hand in mine.

It's still a little hot. It doesn't look like you've been burned.

Nah, Nagi-hyama. I'm going to shoot more compressed flame arrows. Let me do it!

Why?

I'm fine!　I'll hold the cane with you. I'll be with you when you get burned!

'Don't do it. I mean, you won't be able to use it for a while!　If you just got it, you don't abuse it!

I'll keep Cecil and Rita calm...

Then I confirmed about the 'Compression Magic'.

According to Cecil's story, the 'Arrow of Fire' couldn't fly out because it had become too thin and stayed in front of me. After that, the next 'Arrow of Flame' came, so the magic and heat accumulated there.

Finally, because it was released all at once, it flew away in a mass of high heat and high magic power.

That's what it seems to be about.

In other words, the concentration of magic power in one place.

Rita said.

''It's the same as my 'Divine Power Seizure'. I think it means you're increasing your penetrating power by focusing your magic and heat on a single point.''

That's very convincing coming from Rita, who usually uses it.

Hmm. I know, right?

Rita's tail is wagging and her chest is heaving. Cute.

I can be more useful to Nagi-sama now!

I'm afraid you'll get burned. We'll only do this in an emergency.

What the saint gave me was an item that was pretty bad, depending on how I used it.

I'll be grateful to use it when I really can't help myself.

We took a break and then started walking towards the recreation area.

'Oh, by the way, like I said in the cave, I got a call from Iris.

I said to Cecil and Rita.

There are two things.

The first is that the Lord of Irgapha responded to the map we made. He said that Hayama had returned. The map is valuable, and we would like to do business with him. He would like you to come back to Irgapha to discuss the matter as well.

I've rested a long time, so it's time to get back.

We've cleared most of the mysterious ruins and artifacts around here, and I'm not comfortable with leaving the house for too long. Let's get back and get to work.

And one more thing, Iris was in charge of providing information to the adventurers waiting at the inn.

The one the merchant's daughter asked you for.

What's going on, Nagi?

It's a matter of the merchant's daughter - Iris who heard about Horia-san's story and wished to 'let me get involved'.

Iris's report was simple.

There was only one word written in the message.

'Sender: Iris.

Recipient: Onii-chan.

TEXT: 'Cheat' results'