190 Episode 190 "Coastal Area Strategy (Part 2) Inevitable" Purification Magic "".txt (2/2)

Cecil and Rita's words are overlapping, and they are both gasping for air at the same time.

It's as if they know each other's memories as well as their senses. But the memories of the two of you turning so red...?

And anyway, you two, I'll be working some serious magic, so just focus on that.

Yes, sir. That's right. The memory you gave me, Rita, I'll forget it now!

'Cecil, you said 'now'!　What do you mean by ”for now”?

I patted their heads and calmed them down for now.

And then I apply the ”Skill Crossing, Modification” - ”Apply”.

The assembled skills begin to move.

Me, Cecil and Rita, seven ”concepts” are intertwined, and words fill in the spaces between them.

And so... the newly ”emulated” skill...

────────────

”Ancient Language Divine Force Magic Chanting (Multi-lock-on)

The skill to ”notice” the ”owner's” spell ”elaborating” and ”casting” the ”owner's” spell with ”divine power

(With the addition of Master's 'Concept' and 'Increase', multiple lock-ons are now possible.)

────────────

...... has an amazing function.

The ”concept” that I gave them will be used to add functions.

I wonder if it's the same as the last time. I mean...

────────────

The ”Ancient Language, Sacred Power Magic Chanting (Multiple Capture Type (Multi-Lock-on))” is a pseudo-created skill created by Souma-Nagi's ”Ability Crossing (Skill Crossing), Revised”.

Cecil Farot (limited) magic can be activated by Rita Melpheus (limited)'s Divine Power.

This changes the magic invoked to one that is tinged with purification power.

Limitation on use: 1 time only.

Immediately after you use it, the Ancient Word Divine Power Spellcasting (Multi-lock-on) and Crossing Abilities will disappear.

Crossing Abilities will revive after a certain amount of time.

────────────

...... ”Ability Crossing and Modification” comes back after a certain amount of time?

It's just a high level, and it's so badly cheated. This.

I wonder what would happen if you added a multi-lock-on ability to ”Ancient Language Magic Flame Arrow” with this pattern .......

If you turn it into a laser with ”True Holy Staff Noeloot”, it becomes a ...... homing laser ......?

........................ I'm starting to get some scary thoughts.

'Well, get yourself together and start chanting!

I'm going to supply Cecil-chan with 'divine power'.

Cecil and Rita looked at each other and nodded.

Then they held hands and began to chant.

”'Announcing the cleanliness, and borrowing the form of the thing that travels around the heavens and pours down...'

”'In the name of the Lord,'

Their voices shook the grass and trees.

At the same time, markers appear in front of me. There were four red, circular ones.

It's a 'lock-on marker'.

The original 'Gifted Swordsmanship' is a skill that increases its power by 10% + (10% x skill level). Because of this concept, it's possible to 'increase' the number of magical targets.

The number that can be locked on is four.

It's like the level of the skills used by me, Cecil and Rita, plus 1.

”Can we match these to each of the 'trainees' and their respective groups? ......

I moved the lock-on marker with my fingertips.

When I press it on the ”trainee” team - the marker turns green.

This completes the lock-on.

”Okay then, Cecil, Rita. You can shoot now!

”'Yes, sir!　Activate!　Holy ancient language magic!　”Holy cleansing halo!

The moment Cecil and Rita made a high-pitched declaration - a circle of light appeared on the beach.

''It's here!　Enemy magic!　Each team, evade as fast as you can!

The light is quite pleasant, but don't be fooled. Please stay in your groups and run away from the line...!

The ”Elite Trainees” and the trainees on the beach split off in four directions and started running.

However...

'Ha, you're fast!　And it's spreading!

'Hey, I'm kind of following you.　Hey, there, intern. How are you swooning in the light!　The black stuff is falling out of your body...!

The circle of light widens and precisely tracks (homing) the trainees.

The light pouring down, of course, isn't a bad thing. It's a shower of divine power that erases the effects of the curse.

The trainees who are exposed to it stop in their tracks.

He closes his eyes in the shower of light, as if he has just realized - for the first time - that he was very tired.

And then...

”Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!

The air trembled.

The blackness that had been floating around this area was disappearing.

It was also from among the 'trainees'.

It was as if the poison that had been eating into their bodies had turned into a mist and was floating up.

All of them were mentally unstable due to the influence of the ”curse”. When you purify it...

”Home away from home!

Suddenly, one of the 'trainees' shouted.

''Why do I have to keep going through this weird training!　Why do I have to be denied so much of myself!

Yes. We came here to be strong.　They made me do this weird exercise!

If you think there's another job on the loose, I don't see why not!

The 'trainees' shout out with their mouths.

”──A demon!　The Hydra's right there with you, man!

How come we didn't see this coming?

Run...!　We're going to get eaten alive. Everyone run...!

Plus, they see ”Inspire Hydra” and start running.

Well, that's what happens.

There's a demon in front of you. If they come to their senses, it's only natural for them to run away.

'Ka, stop them!　'Inspire Hydra'!

I don't know what I'm talking about. You can't escape!　We're going to be pissed!

The 'Elite Trainees' fly instructions to the 'Inspire Hydra'. The fact that their reactions haven't changed means that those people seem to have a resistance to the 'curse'.

However, the 'trainees' have already begun to scatter and flee.

And before the ”Inspire Hydra” that is trying to chase them...

”Son of man, run for your life!　I'll hold them off!

A white winged dragon stood there.

''Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka-sama! Why is the Heavenly Dragon here? It's back, I've heard rumors of it: ......

The details will have to wait. For now, just get to safety.

The pure white dragon leans his head back and howls as he shields the people.

'I heard from the one who escaped first. His personal belongings are in a hut down the road. Take it and huddle together and run to the sanctuary!　This is the land of malice. Don't ever look back!'

''I understand, Tenryu-sama!

People start running in unison.

'Sender: Nagi.

Recipient: Iris.

Body: Good timing. Iris. You're gonna bring us to a standstill, as planned.

I sent a message to Iris about ”Mind Linkage - Revised”.

The sender is Iris.

Recipient: Onii-chan.

Text: Leave it to me. The skills I obtained from the 'soul engagement' with my brother are not justified!

I'm full of confidence.

Me, Cecil and Rita are in a battle position behind a rock.

We'll have to follow up if things go wrong.

The signal from the ship. That celestial dragon is a fake. The Inspire Hydra is the only way to defeat it.

It just looks so real!

An ”Elite Trainee” waved his hand at the sandy beach.

With that, ”Inspire Hydra” starts to move.

『『『『 Hueyyyy! 』』』』

The two Inspire Hydra rushed towards the Tenryu Blanchalka, which was blocking their path.

The small Hydra, which is about 4 meters tall, approached the Celestial Dragon Blanchalka with the same momentum, and...

”Sent by Iris.

Recipient: Onii-chan.

TEXT: This is the timing. Activate ”Blessing of the Dragon (Dragonic Breath)!

Besh.

Col.

The tail of the 『Tenryu Blanchalka』 hooked the 『Inspire Hydra』 and brought it down.

”It's not an illusion...?　You have a substance, whoa-whoa-whoa!

No, it's an illusion, though. Just for a moment (・・・・・) on the tail (...) and a physical judgment (・・・・).

'Sender: illith.

Recipient: Nagi

Text: It's a success. Brother!　Have you seen the power of Iris's Blessing of the Dragon (Dragonic Breath)!''

DRAGONIC BLESSING

The Dragon's Blood blessing grants physical enhancements to weapons, skills, and magic.

Only one target at a time.

The moment you strengthen a different target, the previous enhancement will disappear.

This skill can give physical enhancements not only to weapons and magic, but also to skills themselves.

If you use this in 'Illusionary Space', you can temporarily give 'Physical Feelings' to 'Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'.

''Sender: Rafilia.

Recipient: master. Mr. Iris.

Text: Thank you for stopping me. Gourain Archery plus Physical Penetrator

Hmph. Huh. Huh? Huh?

Swoosh.

Raphilia's arrow, which flew from across the rocky terrain, pierced the head of the 'Inspire Hydra'.

It was easy.

The power source of the 'magic crystal' was destroyed and the 'Inspire Hydra' fell apart.

My blessing is that even the body of a demon can be turned into thin cloth.

The illusory celestial dragon howled.

''Son of man! O son of man, you foolish one who sends demons to your kind ...... leave promptly.''

Oh, oh, oh... ............

Flopping.

The swordsman girl is sitting on the beach, shivering.

'This land is a dwelling place for mermaids, not a place for people to step in.

'Duh, but ...... training in this land certainly makes people stronger.'

The girl stood up shakily and drew her sword.

The wizard girl also takes her staff. As if defending the girl.

''That's right. This training has made us more confident in ourselves!　Originally, we were just low-level adventurers. And yet, after receiving training here, I've been able to be as good as the others...

...... You're stubborn, 'elite trainees'.

I'd better convince him to leave early.

I decided to send a message to Iris.

And it comes with the ”Celestial Dragon's Script”.

It's because this land is cursed. ”This is not because you have grown strong. Others have grown weak.

''The Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'' uttered the lines as instructed.

''You were just comparing yourselves to those who are confused and weak.''

...... Oh no! 'It's a lie. A nobleman would never do such a thing!

Well, then, I guess you'll have to see the truth for yourselves.

The vision of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka shouted.

''Soon, this land will be enveloped in a thick fog. Run away if you don't want to get caught up in it. My deputy will quietly do his job.''

With that, the vision of the celestial dragon turned towards me.

I send a signal to Cecil. Cecil nods and activates the magic he had chanted.

''I changed the magic to water attribute with 'Attribute Change 《Elemental Changer》'. Activate. ''Ancient language magic, thick fog (fog).''

Buh.

The coast and sea were shrouded in a thick fog.

You can't even see our faces in this state. The usual 'sea dragon mask' is worn just in case.

Yes. Nagi-sama.” ”Liukai.

Cecil and Rita's twin tails are swinging.

That's why I unified everyone's hair style. Even in the fog, silhouettes, so that you can recognize them as friends.

''I hope that ship is ...... going to go away like this.

Once out to sea, the fog won't affect them.

The trainees will follow the land route to the sanctuary, so it is impossible to follow them by boat. Once at the sanctuary, the trainees will be taken care of by the merchant, Mr. Dolgor. If we had the testimonies of Mr. Dolgor and the trainees, we should be able to understand the abnormality of the 'rookie training' as expected.

In the meantime, we'll look deep into the ”Mermaid's Dwelling Place” to find out what's causing the ”Curse”.

If it really is something to do with the Demon Dragon - we may need to ask for the help of the Sea Dragon Kerkator. If the cause of the ”curse” is gone, there will be no reason for the nobles to occupy this place. The mermaids should be able to come back.

Sonia, the little mermaid, was hoping for this, too.

I'll decide after I've settled down whether I'll continue to sing the ”Song of Purification” in this land or live in another land.

Thinking about this, we run towards the coast.

The fog is deep, but Cecil and I are not affected by it. I can see my feet, and I can see that the ”elite trainees” are standing there in a daze.

Let's talk to those two for now...

Nagi. I can hear you singing.

Rita unexpectedly stopped in her tracks.

'...... I feel the power of purification ...... This is a mermaid's song.

After a short run, I could hear it too.

A clear voice that seemed to melt into the waves. As if to cleanse the heavy air from a moment ago.

The song can be heard on the edge of the waves.

There was a little mermaid girl with her body bound with chains - a little mermaid.

'............ who?'

The girl looked at me and mumbled vaguely.

'...... scary person ...... human being?'

”We are friends of Sonia the mermaid. We're here at her request.

............ of Sonia ......?

'It's terrible. He's tied up in chains ...... Maybe he was held by a nobleman?

The mermaid girl nodded.

'There was a ...... sailor in the boat, a nobleman, and a brave man with a sword ...... and those people ...... in this land...' ...looking for the holy sword. I was made to sing so that those people wouldn't be affected ...... by the 'curse'. Now they were tethered outside the ship, but ...... the fog came out, and they were startled, and the chains were loosened, so they ran ...... away.

All right. We'll take care of you. We'll take you to Sonia. Okay?

Thank you for ............, and thanks to you, ...... Shinjimasu ......

With that, the mermaid girl closed her eyes.

I picked her up from the water's edge. Lighter. Lighter than Sonia. She really is still like a child.

”............ we'll go join Aine and the others.

............ We'll have to leave this baby with you, won't we?

............ It's a little boy's priority, isn't it? It's the only way.

I have a meeting with Cecil and Rita, in a whisper.

As I do so, the 'elite trainees' approach me.

''Oh, who are you guys?''

...... 'The Delegate of the Heavenly Dragon'.

With my mask on, I replied, ”It is also the link between all dragons.

It is also the link between all dragons. I was asked by the sea dragons to come and investigate this land. I heard that mermaids - sea creatures - were being persecuted.

...... persecution,

'It is a lie. The Marquis said that the mermaids have given this land to us, who are on a great mission.

...... That's what you're talking about.

What is that? That grand and noble lie.

That's a lie. The chains entwined with this mermaid girl are proof. She has escaped from that ship.

''Then the land has been 'cleansed for the mission of the true brave': ......

'It's a lie. The other trainees were affected by the 'curse' and went crazy. The princes must have escaped the 'curse' by themselves with the 'mermaid's song'.

............ Oh, oh.

Well, you can find out for yourself if it's true or not. Bye.

I tried to run with the mermaid on my back.

But...

Splash, splash, splash, splash!

I heard water and the sound of kicking on the beach.

I turned around and saw a small boat coming out of an offshore boat onto the beach.

A few soldiers, a swordsman, and a noble-looking man descend from it.

'Give us back the mermaids. And die.

The swordsman-like shadow said.

''That mermaid is the key item for me to get the Holy Sword. Give it back to me now. And all of you who have found it useless will die!

The soldiers formed up and attacked us and - the two ”elite trainees” - in formation.