𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐕𝐒 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐦 ④ / 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬
The battle between the gigantic turtle Midgardsorm and Albero, who transformed into a Jabberwock.
Midgardsorm has a total length of more than forty meters. In contrast, Albero stands at about two meters tall. There’s a laughable size difference when compared.
However, Albero has no intention of losing.
With this 『Total Assimilation』 state, he feels invincible against any foe.
Albero hardens and enlarges his right arm.
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“Let’s go───『Summoned beast punch』!!”
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His enlarged arm stretches out, reaching for Midgardsorm.
But━━as expected, the power is still active.
As soon as Albero approached Midgardsorm, his right arm went into slow motion.
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“Gh━━It’s that ability.”
『It’s futile. It’s different from when you were in human form!!』
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Protrusions on Midgardsorm’s shell extended and were fired.
Facing an unprecedented attack, Albero was shocked.
He retracted his slowed-down arm, but it didn’t revert to its usual speed quickly. And then, the launched 『spike』 hit Albero directly.
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“Gh, what?!”
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Cracks formed on the body of the 『Total Assimilation』 state.
Cracks on the constantly 『Hardened』 shell of the Jabberwock.
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“Gh. . . . . .I got hit, the weakness of full-body hardening!!”
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The cause was the 『Slow』 effect on the spikes from Midgardsorm.
Albero’s exterior is always in a 『Hardened』 state. However, Albero can freely remove the hardening on his body, but only when he applies 『Hardening』 to himself. Because if the entire body is hardened, it would halt the joints, organs, and blood flow.
Therefore, the constant hardening in the 『Total Assimilation』 state is only deactivated when moving. Only the outer skin is hardened when stationary.
Currently, his arm was extended and then retracted. So, the hardening wasn’t effective. That was the cause of the damage.
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『───Hmm』
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Midgardsorm is somewhat lazy.
Not very motivated and rarely shows emotions. That also means it’s calm and observant.
『Ahahaha. . . . . .I think I’ve figured it out. Just need to blow you away before you touch my five fingers.』
“. . . . . .If you can, then try it!!”
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Albero focuses power into the five fingers of his right hand.
A second ability that only the king of Summoned beasts, the Jabberwock, possesses. If he uses 『End of the World』 and touches Midgardsorm, this 『Slow』 effect will disappear.
“If I touch you, I win. So. . . . . .this is where I show my true grit!!”
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Shouting that, Albero enlarges his right hand and starts running.
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“Mm, ugh… Huh───what?”
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Ridelle woke up.
She sat up, stretched largely, scratched her head. . . . . .then realized something.
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“Ah?! Did we defeat the demon. . . . . .Oh, the demon beast?! Everyone!!”
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She suddenly stood up and checked her body.
She remembered mastering “Total Assimilation” and defeating Bahamut.
After that, she had closed her eyes due to fatigue for a moment, but it seemed more time had passed than he thought.
“Arms, legs━━. . . . . .yup, they move. Abilities. . . . . .yup, they’re okay.”
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She swung her arm and jumped on the spot, materializing 『Red Queen』.
Everything seemed fine. Also, perhaps because she had reverted from the “Total Assimilation” state, all her injuries had disappeared.
She felt a bit tired, but it wouldn’t interfere with battle.
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“Come to think of it, I defeated the demon alone. . . . . .huh, in retrospect, that was quite reckless. I was mad back then, but I should stop being so rash.”
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One of Ridelle’s strengths is her ability to reflect on her actions.
She shook her head and nodded firmly.
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“First, I need to regroup with everyone! Where. . . . . .is this?”
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He didn’t recognize the place.
There was a crater, perhaps from her impact with the ground.
First, she had to grasp the terrain.
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“『Jet nozzles』, Jump!”
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Ridelle crafted jet nozzles on both of his feet and leaped.
She soared over a hundred meters in an instant. It’s not flying, it’s jetting, so fine-tuning is difficult. But Ridelle, with rigorous training on nozzle control, could fly for a short period.
Looking around from the sky, she was stunned.
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“━━What is that?”
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A giant turtle and Albero, in his “Total Assimilation” state, were battling.
“A demon beast of that size. . . . . .demon beast? Oh yeah, Midgar, something? I heard it was coming. Oh, never mind thinking about it! First. . . . . .I have to help!”
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Flames spurted from the nozzles, heading towards Albero.
With this momentum, she might be able to pierce through the turtle’s shell.
Thinking so, Ridelle increased her speed.
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“Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!”
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But it was a mistake for Ridelle, who didn’t know Midgardsorm’s ability.
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“Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!”
“Huh━━Ridelle?! That’s bad! Wait! Oh, no!”
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Ridelle suddenly appeared, trying to deliver a flying kick to Midgardsorm.
But as long as Midgardsorm has 『Slow』, ambushes are pointless. Besides, yelling out loud isn’t sneaky at all.
Albero tried to go towards Midgardsorm but stopped abruptly, extending his enlarged right hand.
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“Eh?! Wha, huh?!”
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Ridelle, caught by the right hand, was pulled over to Albero.
Ridelle was understandably upset.
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“Hey, what are you doing?! I had a good momentum going on!”
“Even with momentum, it’s pointless. Get close to that thing, and everything slows down.”
“Huh.”
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Albero picked up a rock and threw it with all his might.
The rock flew at a speed exceeding 100 km/h, but the moment it approached Midgardsorm, it slowed down.
Ridelle’s face turned pale.
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“Ah, it has such an ability?”
“That’ll do. Thanks for coming. Can you lend me a hand?”
“Of course. Plu. . . . . .I think I can be useful too.”
“Huh?”
“『Total Assimilation』.”
“What?”
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Ridelle’s body gets covered in a crimson armor.
Total Assimilation. This even surprised Albero.
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“Whoa. . . . . .that’s amazing.”
“Fufu, Pink gave me this power.”
“With this, we can do it. Alright, let’s go together!!”
“Yes!!”
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Albero and Ridelle get ready.
Midgardsorm is convinced.
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『Ah, so Bahamut was defeated by you. Does that mean you caused the explosion earlier?』
“Yep. Now it’s your turn!!”
『. . . . . .Scary.』
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Albero, Ridelle, and Midgardsorm.
The battle with the demon was nearing its climax.
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