
The earth shook as the giant ram approached. The air shook with the roar of a dragon. The two announce the arrival of a power beyond the comprehension of humans, monsters that originated from the ancient times of the heroes. On one hand, Megrez's main golem, which was created at the height of his power, waited. On the other hand, the familiar from the Black Wing Master quickly approached. Tension overtook the battlefield as ferocious beasts sized up each other. However, Gants and his allies could only stare at the mixture of fear and admiration as hell broke out.
"Rooooaaaar !!"
"Yeah-aa-aaah !!"
War cry. That alone made strong winds cross the border, sweeping away clouds of ash and dust. Although Megrez held firm during this exchange, drops of sweat glittered on his forehead. He knows — that he's past his prime. And if Levia, the masterpiece she had forged at the peak of her power, fell, she would not be able to replace him. More importantly, he could not face Aries alone in his weakened condition, and Suvell would definitely perish.
If possible, Megrez wanted to refrain from using Levia, as he was the only reason why Suvell's enemies could never be too careful. The defeat of Levia meant the fall of the kingdom. The hero of the elves needed to find a way to win this war without losing the guardian god Suvell.
"…Go!"
Hearing her words, Levia leaped towards her opponent, digging her fangs into Aries' body. Given Levia's elemental superiority, a frontal attack would definitely give her an edge, or so she thought.
However, Aries' unyielding expression remained unchanged. It seemed that his thick woolen coat protected him from significant harm.
"Roa!"
Aries bit the dragon's belly in retaliation. Not surprisingly, the physical attack did little to damage the fluid array, and the two beasts appeared after a short exchange. Then, they continued glaring at each other from a distance.
"… Ba-aa-ah"
Aries bleated in frustration, his eyes glittering with madness. Shaking his head, the colorful wool of the ram exploded into a red flame, which sent a heat wave rolling its body.
[Malays]. It was the name of the fire that engulfed the existence of Aries. It was a skill once imparted by a black-winged master and sent a continuous stream of damage to those who came into contact. It was also a treasured memento of his siege, which he used sparingly only against his most treasured opponents.
Megrez, where the flame was directed, frowned upon recognizing.
“... This will be difficult. ”
The hero Elven set up a barrier at that very instant, protecting his soldiers and people from danger. Without it, heat waves alone would burn anyone of an inadequate level. However, it left Megrez vulnerable and unable to move.
Removing the barrier would burn his friends to a crisp. The Elf needed all its concentration to maintain its protection, otherwise a deviant heat wave could burn the nation. He had no choice but to stay where he was.
"Roooaaar!"
"Well-aa-ah!"
As the blows of the ferocious beasts connected, the earth shifted, strong winds swept across the battlefield, and the air glittered under intense pressure. Each movement sent a crack through the ground, and the small hills were flattened due to the impact.
As the two continued to exchange blows, the battle began to benefit Levia. The incredible compatibility of the dragon with his opponent was starting to show. Instead, this was the only reason why Levia could bridge the 300-level gap between the fighters.
As if in a queue, Levia's next attack made the Aries fly curved to the ground. Again, the earth split and shook. But this time, Aries was not affected at all. Fatigue took its toll, and his body suffered the consequences.
“K-you can do it! You can do it, Mr Megrez! "
"Victory! Victory will be ours! "
“Life King of Wisdom! Glory to the Guardian God! "
The soldiers raised cheers of joy, unaware of their dire predicament. Right there, at that moment, they were the ones leaning against the wall. They did not see Megrez furrowing his brows, barely holding back the curse fiercely.
Shit ... The water that makes up Levia's body evaporates! I can't cure Levia like what happened!
Alchemists can refine their creations during the pond where they survive. However, when Levia's body evaporates, Megrez is at a loss for words. There is nothing left to heal! What's more, magically conjured water can't replace the lost Levia biomass. Elements born out of nowhere inevitably disappear, returning to the environment after they serve their purpose.
Even though a savage beast looked equally flat, there was nothing more than the truth. In reality, Suvell's last line of defense stood at the brink of collapse. Even if Levia managed to achieve victory, the weak dragon would not live to see another battle. Despite this, Megrez had no choice but to rely on the rapidly shrinking dragon.
I'm sorry .. Levia!
As he pleads for forgiveness from his masterpiece, Megrez gives Levia what will most likely be his last command — to attack.
Will Aries collapse, or will Levia disappear before then? The odds were against him, and the fairy hero had laid down his last card. Megrez's heart sank into despair.
・ ・ ・
"What do you think of the show, Mr Ruphas?"
“Tight than appearance, Levia is superior. But…"
“Tight than appearance, Levia is superior. But…"
I began to explain my own views to Dina. Right now, Levia was in control of their fight. The elemental advantage of the dragon made his attack world different from what it was supposed to be. Although I was unable to see the HP and SP Level 800 Aries, the ram looked battered and bruised. What's more, Levia's consistent flurry of punches keeps Aries from recovering properly. At this rate, the water golem should emerge victorious. Yet…
【God Guard Levia】
Level 500's
Race: Artificial Life Form
HP: 103567/103567
“However, Aries will claim victory in the end. ”
The dragon's maximum HP quickly shrank. Aries — .B.a.j.i.n.g.a.n. the impostor — not only anticipates this dispute, but also what will happen next. By weakening Levia, he would lose the battle, but win the war. Despite the sharp cheers of his eyes, Aries' actions turned out to be rational.
"I understand .. it means …"
I think something's wrong. Even if the average quality of monsters had declined for two centuries, this was absurd.
But the Aries fight says it all. It was a — bait disposable team that served to lure its prey away from hiding. And Levia happily bit him. Aries considers Levia too strong to be defeated in a single attack, and this small scheme is the solution.
"Aries had planned this retreat, and Megrez was in no condition to chase him rashly. ”
“... but there's more. Megrez also fears that Aries has more monsters in his beck and calls. And if that's true, fairy feet should still be planted. ”
"Aries is pretty sneaky, isn't he?"
“My Lord Ruphas is the one who taught him military tactics. ”
It's time to get into the show. With the unwavering attention of the soldiers on stage, I could not reveal myself as Ruphas to Aries. Doing so would also pit Levia against me. However, I need to be more than enough to push back battered Aries.
It's time to get into the show. With the unwavering attention of the soldiers on stage, I could not reveal myself as Ruphas to Aries. Doing so would also pit Levia against me. However, I need to be more than enough to push back battered Aries.
“It's time, Dina. Hold tight . ”
"Time? You can't mean we're flying there, can you? ”
"What else can I mean?"
As soon as those words came out of my lips, the "vehicle" slid to the ground. Telekinesis and gravity shoot us like cannonballs towards our destination — Aries heads.
"Aaaaaaaaah !?"
Ignoring the screaming woman that was stuck to my waist, I sent a flying kick to Aries' head. I am no stranger to empty-handed combat. Each movement, each muscle tension was strengthened by 200 combined levels of the Grappler and Champion classes. Passive skills make every limb a deadly weapon, and every swing of the encounter deadly.
That's why I summoned the [Blunt Edge], a warrior skill that prevents the opponent's HP from falling to zero. Funny thing is, the skill can be applied to weapons without blades, or even without weapons at all.
"!?"
Aries saw me one second late. A loud kick struck his face, and the giant ram was sent tumbling through the air. Sheep plunged through one mountain, then another, leaving a smoldering crater behind. When he finally stopped a kilometer away, the battered Aries body loosened from exhaustion.
Megrez's jaw dropped, his eyes hovering between Aries and my hooded figure in disbelief.
"That's close, King of Wisdom. Maybe this traveling salesman will help you. ”
"D-Dina and Saphur, right?"
“Oh, if not Gants. I'm glad you're okay. ”
"Ababa …"
"Although Lady Dina doesn't look okay …"
Relief swept over me when the Gants appeared unharmed. Although the superficial wound tore through his shoulder and leg, it would heal with time. On the other hand, Megrez looked at me suspiciously, which was of course a natural reaction. Caution will be advised when dealing with creatures capable of taking down the Sky Star. However, removing the doubt would have to wait. I planned to reveal myself to Megrez, but not before we escaped the eyes of his countrymen.
"That power ... What is in the world …?"
“This is not the time, venerable King of Wisdom. We are being watched, and I have my own .. excuse. Pa.h.a.m.i.l.ah that you will get your answer later. ”
"That power ... What is in the world …?"
“This is not the time, venerable King of Wisdom. We are being watched, and I have my own .. excuse. Pah.a.m.i.l.ah that you will get your answer later. ”
"Tone it .. and that voice .. No, it's impossible ... it can't …"
Megrez is always sharp. That said, my condescending tone also gave me a go. Pride was hard to suppress, and I decided that it was not worth the effort.
I kicked lightly off the ground, leaving Megrez alone to sort through his thoughts. With the help of Strider's skill, [Void-step], I traveled kilometers to Aries in an instant.
"Who ... what ... you …?" Aries stuttering.
Oh, so it speaks. I suspect all of that is crazy bleating in the heat at the moment? Either way, the rams are a sight to see. The brilliant wool coat and the size of the savage beast would take the breath of a human. It is hard to believe that the full height of Aries barely reached my waist when we first met.
“That,” answered me, “was a question I couldn't answer back then. There are a lot of elves serving in that army, and we don't want the rumors to spread, do we? Move, I have one [Order] for you. ”
"… out of wa—"
I pleaded [Porsecution]. It wasn't enough to keep Aries from moving, but it would give ram a clue to my true personality. Even if he wasn't the smartest tool in the warehouse, he would at least realize that I wasn't an opponent he could defeat in his tattered condition.
“—Yah! This pressure! No. .. It's not ... Who are you !?
“This is not the time, not the place. But know that I can give you the answer you expect. ”
"…!"
The bead light gradually faded from the rams eyes. It seemed that the gears on his head had finally clicked. With a half-suspecting, half-wishing expression, Aries dragged himself to his feet. The ram slowly turned his back towards me, and stepped back into the mountain. From time to time, the magical beast turned its head to steal another glance at me and smiled shyly, just like the old Aries did.
Hm? Old aries? Well, whatever.
【Some Inusible Information】
Families play the game following the leader behind their tamers in the game. Even within the city, the familiars remained loyal to his master's side. In terms of this new world of Midgard, Ruphas used to walk the streets of the city, a one hundred meter ram constantly looming over his shoulder. I wonder what numbers do for the reputation of the master?