114 Episode 114 "When I focused on one point of ancient word magic and swung around, it showed ridiculous sharpness.".txt (1/2)

The walls surrounding the recreational area Mishlila.

The western wall is empty as instructed by the ”Saintess (Illusion)”.

I'm not sure if they were afraid of the mysterious magic ”Mouth of Truth” or not, but there are no guards either. Even the guards have a secret or two, and they don't want to get close to someone who uses that kind of thing, right?

That's why the route up the western wall was empty, and me, Cecil, Iris and Raphilia, and the saintly lady (the golem with the saint in it) were able to get out on top of the wall without being seen.

There are adventurers and guard-like figures gathered on the north and south walls. It's too dark to see clearly, but they're gathered in the corners of the wall. They seem to be in a position to intercept the hydra.

The rain has stopped before I knew it, and the moon is rising through the clouds.

I look out over the dimly lit street - I see it.

A black shadow with nine heads. It's a hydra.

It is coming straight at me while wiggling its huge body. It's surprisingly close. I'm sure they'll be in range of arrows and magic soon.

The strength of the hydra is its defense and regeneration capabilities. It's not slow, either, since it's only a few hours from the rocky mountain to here. If you blow all of their heads off, you can take them down, but using ”Ancient Language Magic Fireball” is a high risk. If you use it, your magic power will be depleted, so if you remove it, there's no end in sight.

''I apologize and then I hope you'll leave.

'I can't do it. ...... I'm mad at you for trolling Nawabari. Also, I've got a taste for people. ......'

I murmured to myself, and the saintly lady replied.

'Wouldn't it stop you from sacrificing the Viscountess and Fenrir-Laguna?

I think we're past that point.

I can't help it. ......

”'...... ha!'

We all sighed in unison.

'Speaking of which, saint.'

”Yes. Boy.

When this is over, will the saint return to the labyrinth?

What is it?　Are you in love with a saint?

No, not at all.

”Choose your words a little more often, boy!

There's no substance to it, Saint. She's currently a bird-shaped golem.

That's why Cecil, Iris, and Rafilia are all 'oops' and it's not as if their neck joints are going to break. I was just curious.

''The nobles have already found out the location of the saintly lady's labyrinth, right?　Sooner or later, those guys might come back to troll me again. If you enjoy dealing with them, that's fine, but if you don't, I thought you might want to come with me .......

”I hate seeing you guys making out because it makes me feel bad.

The saint (the golem) twisted her head in a strange way and said.

''And I got to do what I wanted to do, too.''

What do you want to do?

”I'd like to find out what's left of the City of Monsters.

After saying that, the saintess looked at Cecil.

''Back when Delilira-san was alive, you had a fight with your demon friend ...... Aristia, didn't you?　Because of that, I've never been able to find out where her capital is. I finally met a cute dark elf beauty who reminds me of her even though she has no connection to the ...... demon race at all, so I'm going to look for the site of the demon race's capital to commemorate the event.''

He's a really nice guy. My Lady.

I wanted to meet her when she was alive. It's another time.

”Once upon a time, Delilah was in love...

The little bird golem with the saint in it perched on Cecil's shoulder.

The other party was the demon race. It's not a bad idea to make a final trip in memory of that. And then Delilira-san's regret will be completely gone.

...... Dear Delilira.

Fearfully, Cecil reached out a thin finger to the saintly woman.

The little bird-shaped golem rubbed her head against it, as if to spoil it.

'Delilira-san served everyone equally well while she was alive. You're allowed to patronize someone after you die.

Thank you. Dear Delilira.

It's no big deal. You can be your senior in life and be pampered. Hmm?

When the saint said this, Cecile looked at me, her face red for some reason.

Then, in a small voice, she said in her ear (?) whispering to me.

It's like a private conversation. It's tactless to ask.

I turn to Iris, who is preparing her skills, and Raphilia.

We're going to have to put a little more pressure on both of you ...... especially Iris, is that okay?

I'll take care of it, brother!

The sheaf-like Iris tapped her plump chest.

''I've had a meeting with my master, and we're going to stage it so that it will be a legend for hundreds of years to come!

I'm just as fortunate as you are to be witnessing the site of another legend.

Raphilia is nodding with an enthralled look on her face.

A new legend is ...... well, it's a disguise.

The real legend can wait until White is born.

White, please.

I patted The Bracelet of the Heavenly Dragon. No reply.

But he's getting a little hot, so he should be listening to me properly.

Now we just need to figure out how to defeat the hydra efficiently.

''The ──── hydra is in range, ──── everyone, get ready!

As I was thinking about that, at the north and south walls, the guards shouted.

''Well,'' he said.

Let's begin the extermination of Hydra by ”The Heavenly Dragon and the Holy Lady (Illusion and Vision)”, shall we?

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Flame Arrow! Icicle Arrow! ”Windcutter!

The wizards gathered on the ramparts continue to strike their attacking magic.

At the same time, the warriors and guards fire arrows.

Short boos, long boos, cross boos, and even sling projectiles.

All sorts of long-range attacks attacked the giant Hydra.

The hydra is approaching from the western road. The front wall was told to vacate, so the guards and the adventurers are gathered in the corners of the north and south walls, respectively, to concentrate their fire on the hydra.

'...... No?!'

One of the guards shouted.

The hydra's rush didn't stop.

It was a type of dragon, albeit of a low grade; the scales of a nine-necked dragon would repel some magic. The arrows sting, but they are far from fatal.

''Then eat this one too!　Level 7 magic - 'Flame Lance'!

Oh, whoa!

One of the wizards unleashes a high level of magic and the adventurers and guards cheer.

A burning spear as tall as a man flies through the air...

And then it stabbed into Hydra's neck.

One of the nine necks slumped and hung down towards the ground.

The adventurers and guards groan at the first response, but it quickly turns into a scream.

Because of the hydra's proximity, they could see what the other heads were nipping at.

Of the nine heads, three of them - three of them were holding large rocks in their mouths.

''How vindictive!

Probably brought it from the rocky mountains. It was about the size of a horse, or even bigger than that. The hydra turned its head away from the rock as it chomped on it. The adventurers knew what it meant. 'I'm going to throw that rock against the walls,' he said.

'The saint is ...... the 'Heavenly Dragon's Representative'!　Who is at the Western Wall...?

His voice turned into a scream.

The hydra shook its head, bobbing its rock-chomping head.

A huge rock was approaching through the wind.

The adventurers and guards on top of the walls have no way to prevent or dodge it.

''────────!

When they closed their eyes at once...

”Don't mess with everyone. ────!　Shirudo!

I'm sorry!

A translucent round shield born in the air repelled a large rock.

The adventurers and guards stared at the western wall.

There - a pure white dragon was trying to get up.

But it was only a head.

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''Iris's magic power is a little short to create both the Heavenly Dragon and Saintess in ...... 'Illusionary Space'. I'm sorry, big brother.

Iris scratched her head, apologetically.

I lightly stroke her green hair.

I'm sure you've got a vision of the saintly woman present at the same time. The head alone is enough.

Let's at least pay attention to the details.

As Iris said, the phantom celestial dragon begins to change its shape.

In ”Foggy Valley” it was just a bone, but this one has both flesh and scales.

However, this one has both flesh and scales. And on top of that is a vision of the ”Saintess”.

”Raphilia created the 'Dragon Seed Whirlwind' tornado before Hydra. It's to slow down and distract them. How can you throw a rock if you can't see what's ahead?

It's all right.

Standing on the castle wall, Raphilia spread her arms wide to Hydra.

She's moving like she's dancing, so her breasts, wrapped in black robes, are swaying. That kind of performance is good.

''Activate!　It's 'Dragon Seed Whirlwind Lv 1'!

shugo (guardian angel)

A tornado rolls up the dirt and sand outside the walls of the castle.

It blocks Hydra's view and hides us well.

'Finishing touches. Cecil.

Yes. Mr. Nagi.

with a plop

Tiny Cecil leans his back against my chest.

He's taking off his black hood, as if it's interfering with his concentration. Her silvery, rain-soaked hair swishes under my chin.

I put my hand on Cecil's chest.

”Activate. ”Ability rebuild level 5.

............ haha.

Pikun, Cecil's shoulders go up and down.

I can see that the tips of his long elf ears are bright red and upturned.

I send a magical power into Cecil.

Cecil holds up the True Holy Wand Noelut to match it.

True Holy Wand Noel Root' (4 Concept Cheat Magic Item)

A wand that changes the area of effect of the magic and calls it out.

This is the new Neuerut that I rebuilt with ”Ability Rebuild 《Skill Structure》 LV5”.

When I rebuilt it with 4 concepts, 'Change it' became 'Change it'.

According to what the saint said, the Holy Wand Noel Root interferes with the magic it generates and changes its effect range later on. To put it another way, it's like changing the flow of water spewed from a hose by holding it down with your hand.

That's why I added a new concept 'call'.