Chapter 23 (2/2)
A cloud of dust formed between us and I couldnt see anything.
..
This feels like deja vu.
It reminds me of that time with the high orc. I felt anxious as I stared into the dust. I felt it was dangerous to stay where I was, and so, I used my flight magic to fly back a few dozen meters.
At the same time, the magic formation was crushed and a gigantic tail came into sight.
It makes a loud bang and the tail smashes into the fireball, destroying it.
Seriously
.Certainly, it seems mankind has become much stronger than I remember.
Christina is alive.
I quickly checked her status in the status window.
Name Christina Sex Female Race Ancient Dragon Level 2983 Job Backpacker HP 5950000/9950000 MP 8900000/8900000 STR 1537500 VIT 677402 DEX 922994 AGI 220442 INT 778030 LUC 23329
Its fine. It works. The fireball is working.
I can defeat her with three more.
Its okay. I can fly away with flight magic and try to find an opportunity to use the fireball. This is different than the fight against the Red Dragon. Everyone else was blown back by the shock wave. This will be a one-on-one fight. This also means I dont have to worry about accidentally injuring any allies.
Of course, trying to shoot fireballs while flying would be very difficult. However, if I take my time, I should be able to manage somehow. The possibility of defeat isnt zero. Three shots. Just three more hits and I will win.
Its a terrible plan, but based on the fight so far I dont have much choice.
As I was thinking this,
Nu~un
Christina roared suddenly.
A moment later, a huge magic circle formed at her feet. I braced myself when suddenly, Christinas huge figure began to shine brightly. She emitted a very calm, heartwarming light.
I was getting a bad feeling and decided to check her status.
Sex Female Race Ancient Dragon Level 2983 Job Backpacker HP 9950000/9950000 MP 8900000/8900000 STR 1537500 VIT 677402 DEX 922994 AGI 220442 INT 778030 LUC 23329
Wha-
The backpacker knows recovery magic.
Moreover, she knows complete recovery magic.
Thats foul play.
A boss this durable with complete recovery magic, thats a fantasy game taboo.
I guess this much is to be expected. However, the numerous boss monsters from the many different fantasy worlds were defeated without breaking this rule. So, why did you have to break it now?
Whats wrong? Dont tell me you can no longer attack?
Christinas mouth twists into the shape of a smile.
Ah, thats right. How much MP did I just spend?
After all, that fireball was quite powerful.
If its level fifteen, it most likely used a good amount of MP.
Name Tanaka Sex Male Race Human Level 78 Job Alchemist HP 78909/78909 MP 188300000/188300000 STR 7375 VIT 9560 DEX 10800 AGI 7910 INT 12922000 LUC 229
Oh, it hasnt gone down at all.
It must be because of my MP automatic recovery skill, the amount of MP recovered every second must be greater than the amount consumed by using fireball. Is that because of my high INT? In short, the supply and demand are not balanced. Anyway, theres no reason to be concerned if the supply of MP is overflowing, so for now, Ill just be glad.
I could probably shoot another 10,000 of those.
Ha, dont get full of yourself.
.Would you like to try me?
You talk like youre first-class, but youre just a human.
Its fine. The dragons MP is decreasing like it should.
If it stays like this, it will take time, but if I just repeat my strategy over and over I will eventually be able to win. However, I cant get hit by a single one of Christinas attacks. Although following this strategy, Ill need to hit Christina with at least 89 fireballs like the one from before.
.
Is that possible? Can I do that?
I felt a little discouraged thinking about it.
Oh well, I have no choice but to just wear her down.
Damn it.
Like this, the battle of endurance with Christina started.
It seems I cant be worried about the other party members this time.
I entered Desuma. I dont have any time for OJT here. (TN: Sorry, no idea what Desuma [] is. Maybe something to do with death or a weird way of saying death match? OJT means on-the-job training.)