Volume 1 Chapter 23 (2/2)

If I were to directly impact the wall of the arena or the ground without breaking my momentum, I will suffer substantial damage.

I could feel the pain from each blow penetrating into my arms as if my bones were shattering.

It’s taking my all just to avoid taking a fatal blow.

I received the same attack five times consecutively without being able to counterattack. My body is slowly getting heavier and my arms can’t be lifted anymore.,

At this rate, I won’t be able to move around soon.

The longer I survive, the further the citizens can get away from here and the closer I get to my second win condition. It is still not impossible for me to win.

Without caring about defense, the mutated Killer Ape dashed towards me from the front.

[It’s finally done. Superconductive Bullet!] (Youya)

A bullet resembling a lightning bolt flies towards the Killer Ape. It’s the magic that I began casting at the start of the battle, customized from the Intermediate class magic Thunderstorm focusing on it’s power and range by sacrificing it’s area of effect and casting time. All in all the chant took one minute, and I had to buy time for that minute.

Based on raw power, Napalm Strike would be more powerful than Superconductive Bullet, however that spell’s activation period was too short for me to use in this battle to land cleanly onto my opponent.

The lightning bullet sent towards the ape penetrates the left side of it’s chest, scorching a hole.

[UGAHOOOOO] (Mutated Killer Ape)

Although the bullet wasn’t powerful enough to completely scorch through to it’s back, it bought several seconds as the ape suffered burns as well as paralysis due to the electric element.

If it’s now, I can do it.

I started a new chant, quickly closing the distance between the two of us as fast as I could.

My left hand began to shine red as it started trembling.

[Napalm Strike!!] (Youya)

It was my strongest spell that focused every element into it’s power. The strongest fire that blasts a super high temperature blast at point-blank.

I struck my glowing left hand into the Killer Ape’s left chest.

This was my goal from the beginning.

By using Superconductive Bullet, I can paralyze and stop the monster’s movements while burning the bristles around it’s chest, giving me the opening to cast my strongest spell Napalm Strike.

It is the reason why I spent the last-minute being thrown like a ragdoll!

Let this blow penetrate through!

[UGAAAA] (Killer Ape)

However, that was naive of me.

The blow that I hoped to end the battle with, was stopped at his skin.

The Killer Ape swung his right leg.

I brought up my left hand to intercept his kick.

A dull crushing sound could be heard.

Along with my armour, my left arm was crushed and I was blown away.

Somehow, I managed to stand and glared at the monster

[Even my Napalm Strike was defended against just by his skin.] (Youya)

My left arm was in extreme pain from being broken.

I’m lucky that it wasn’t my main hand as a right hander but it means that I can’t cast Napalm Strike anymore. If I were to use it on my right hand, it meant throwing my sword away which I needed for my Deflect. Based on my status, it should had been possible for Napalm Strike to effective against the monster, however it appears that somehow it developed a resistance against fire due to its evolution. Thanks to that my calculations were thrown off-course.

However, my plan wasn’t in vain.

Thanks to the damage it received, the Killer Ape became wary and began keeping a distance between us, allowing me some breathing room.

[Youya! Luna will fight too!] (Luna)

[If it’s support then that’s my specialty!] (Til)

Appearing from the exit were Luna and Til. I’m glad that the two of them showed up. If I were to lose here, then the more adventurers around the better. However.

[Don’t interfere!] (Youya)

[But, you are..] (Luna)

[Don’t worry. I can win this. So watch and learn. We will fight together in the next battle.] (Youya)

Luna is a sharp child but she is still a child. If I were to just tell her not to join, she would argue against it. However, if I told her to watch so that she could be more effective in helping next time, she will listen.

Luna silently nods and continued to watch my battle from afar.

[Til. I’ll leave Luna to you.] (Youya)

[I understand, but are you really able to win?] (Til)

[Don’t worry, I still have a trump card. From now on, its no holding back.] (Youya)

I feels like it’s time to activate my trump card. However, it’s a shame that I won’t be able to activate it along with an attack magic. If I’m unable to use an attacking magic, then I’ll use that spell instead. Theres no doubt that the situation is worsening by the minute. My body has accumulated a lot of damage and fatigue. In addition my left hand is unusable.

Finally, it looks like the Killer Ape is ready to attack once more. I took a deep breath to prepare myself.

This time, I’ll activate two of my trump cards.

First is the power that I obtained thanks to my knowledge of my previous life. The power that Magic Knights were known for back in the game era.

Second is the power I obtained from my experience living in this life. The power that I obtained when I suffered from my incompetent status.

The Killer Ape prepares for the third round. It is a little bit intimidating that I no longer have the option to use Deflect and receive his attacks.

But I’m not afraid. I absolutely cannot lose this battle. This is a test of the experience accumulated in this life and the knowledge from my previous life. There is too much at stake for me to lose here.

Now, let the third round begin.