𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞
Luke and Alma, a semi-magical creature towers in front of Miranda’s eyes.
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Even though its tentacles have been cut off, there is no visible damage to its body.
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No, it may not even be aware that it has been cut.
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“What are we going to do? We can’t escape at this rate.”
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Miranda’s voice is trembling with tension.
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But Luke was calm.
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“No, let’s see this as an opportunity. If we defeat it here, we can stop the spread of the black spot fever.”
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“. . .You’re quite something.”
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Surprised by the unexpected words, Miranda momentarily gapes, then breaks into a smile and picks up her sword again.
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Thanks to this, the unnecessary tension in her shoulders is released, and she is able to calmly observe the situation.
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“Luke, you’re right. To stop the black spot fever, we have to defeat it. It’s simple when you think about it.”
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“Ugh, I don’t feel like fighting it, even with armor. . .”
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Despite her grumbling, Alma is also preparing for battle.
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“Alma, if you attack it physically, you might end up like Gustav or Runker. It might be better to use a weapon.”
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“So, so? Then I’ll use this.”
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Alma, seemingly relieved, picked up the war hammer left by Gustav.
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“Let’s try to immobilize it for now. You two focus on defense and attack when you can!”
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“”Understood!””
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Luke thrusts his left hand forward and begins to chant.
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“Restraint Crush!”
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A rope of magical power entwines the semi-magical creature.
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“Can you do it?!”
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“No. . .this is. . .”
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Miranda, who was shouting happily, had a grim expression on her face.
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There was no response at all.
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It was as if they were trying to tie up mud with a rope.
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Probably, even if they strengthened the restraint, it would have no effect.
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Suddenly, the semi-magical creature’s entire body shook violently.
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(The attack is coming!)
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Luke’s left eye issues a warning.
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The target is probably Alma, who is protecting the soldiers and the 《Blue Sky Hawk》 behind her.
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“Alma! It’s coming your way!”
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The tentacles of the semi-magical creature attacked Alma, who had raised her shield at Luke’s warning.
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The shield that received the semi-magical creature’s tentacles began to turn black in no time.
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“Alma! Let go of the shield!”
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“This. . .!”
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Alma, who had collided with the semi-magical creature as if to body slam it with the shield, swung her war hammer at the shield she had let go of.
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The impact transmitted to the ground created a huge crater centered on the semi-magical creature.
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The war hammer shattered into pieces, unable to absorb Alma’s power.
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“How about that!”
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Alma’s attack was powerful enough to pierce the earth, but there was no visible change in the semi-magical creature.
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It continued to advance, pulsating eerily as usual.
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“What’s going on?! There’s no effect even with that?!”
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The semi-magical creature vibrated its body again and extended its tentacles towards Alma.
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“Hmph!”
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With a flash of spirit, Miranda cut it off with her sword.
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“Severance Barrier!”
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Luke’s barrier magic trapped the semi-magical creature.
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The barrier was in contact with the semi-magical creature, scattering sparks.
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“I probably won’t be able to maintain this barrier for long. We need to find a solution before then.”
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Luke held his hand over the writhing remnants of the semi-magical creature at his feet.
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“Flame Bullet.”
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Even when hit with a flame bullet, the remnants did not burn, but only increased their movement.
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“It seems that half-hearted magical attacks not only have no effect, but also only give power to the semi-magical creature. So, we only have physical attacks. . .”
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“But physical attacks are not easy either.”
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Saying that, Miranda’s sword, which she had brought out earlier, was already in tatters after just one blow.
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“Even a sword with anti-magic effects is in this state. We won’t have enough weapons no matter how many we have.”
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“We might be able to defeat it with a saturation attack, but then we would have to destroy the water source. . . This is a problem.”
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“Uooooo!!”
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As Luke and the others were worrying, a war cry echoed from the back.
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When they turned around, they saw soldiers charging towards the semi-magical creature.
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“It can’t move! If we’re going to defeat it, now’s the time!”
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Runker, who had somehow recovered, was leading the soldiers.
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Leslie’s support magic enveloped the soldiers.
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“Attack power increased fivefold! With this much power, we can handle a demon beast like that!”
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“I’ll blow it away with my maximum magic, along with the barrier!”
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Ethel began to chant.
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A vast amount of magical power gathered in Ethel’s hand.
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“Don’t do that! If you do that. . .!”
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“Grand Explosion!”
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Despite Luke’s warning, Ethel’s attack magic was unleashed towards the semi-magical creature.
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An impact wave pierced through the dungeon with a deafening noise.
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The soldiers were all blown away by the impact.
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“Ethel! What are you doing?! If you had left it to the soldiers I enhanced, it would have been fine.”
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“Shut up! If we dawdle, the barrier will be broken! In situations like this, speed is life, speed!”
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“What are they doing. . .”
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Luke could only hold his head in his hands at this.
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“That mud pile, I’ll smash it with my magic.”
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Ethel, who was about to step into the smoke nonchalantly.
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“Run!”
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When Luke’s voice echoed, a black tentacle that stretched out from the smoke wrapped around Ethel’s neck.
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