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| 1 | 151 Mushoku Tensei | |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | Immortal Demon Lord Atoferatofe. | |
| 4 | She is a very famous Demon Lord. | |
| 5 | Her first appearance in history is the second Human-Demon Great War. | |
| 6 | "5 Great Demon Kings" Immortal Nekurosu Rakurosu's daughter, shock troop of the Demon Race. | |
| 7 | Low intelligence, but wield tremedous battle prowess and tenacity, a cruel and feared Demon Lord. | |
| 8 | But, perhaps because of her low intelligence, her supply route was cut. | |
| 9 | Captured by humans, she was sealed. | |
| 10 | Her revival happened before the Laplace Campaign. | |
| 11 | Demon God Laplace revived her personally, and she becomes his most feared Demon Lord. After the Laplace Campaign, defeated by North God Kalman, she surrendered. | |
| 12 | It is said, that North God Kalman and Demon Lord Atofe had a child, who became North God Kalman II. | |
| 13 | It is also said, that North God Kalman taught Demon Lord Aotfe everything he knew of the sword. | |
| 14 | And it it is said, that North God Kalman II's sword art was taught by none other than Demon Lord Atofe herself. | |
| 15 | In summary, Atofe is a veteran of uncountable battles, a protege of the original North God, and also immortal. | |
| 16 | We're screwed. | |
| 17 | ||
| 18 | --- | |
| 19 | ||
| 20 | Atofe before us. | |
| 21 | Black clad soldiers surround us. | |
| 22 | Our retreat blocked, Atofe eagerly brandishing her sword. | |
| 23 | ||
| 24 | "Alright, come at me, all four of you." | |
| 25 | ||
| 26 | Atofe did not attack. | |
| 27 | Carefully wielding her sword, she is diligently observing us. | |
| 28 | Her eyes are her real weapon. | |
| 29 | With her strength, devastating us is not out of question. | |
| 30 | ||
| 31 | "... I won't be so naive this time. I remember well." | |
| 32 | ||
| 33 | With that said, she glare alternates between Zanoba and me. | |
| 34 | Vigilant. | |
| 35 | Zanoba's special strength, and my lightning strike. | |
| 36 | Even a Demon Lord cannot avoid our attacks. | |
| 37 | But she now looks completely unscathed. | |
| 38 | She completely recovers even after taking a Zanoba punch to the face and having her face smashed. | |
| 39 | ||
| 40 | "Alright, do that again. I will dodge this time." | |
| 41 | ||
| 42 | Plenty of confidence. | |
| 43 | Feels like she'll dodge it. | |
| 44 | This world's sword art can even reflect magic. | |
| 45 | Not sure about North God Style, but since she's a Demon Lord, I think she can avoid magic of my level. | |
| 46 | Open my demon eye for now, but would a second of precognition really make a difference? | |
| 47 | What now? | |
| 48 | ... First, find a opening. | |
| 49 | But if we do, then what? | |
| 50 | ||
| 51 | Would my magic even do anything? | |
| 52 | The strongest Stone Cannon couldn't kill a defenseless Badigadi. | |
| 53 | Much less when Atofe is poised. | |
| 54 | As long as she guards it, no matter what kind of magic... | |
| 55 | ||
| 56 | "Rudeus" | |
| 57 | ||
| 58 | "If it's just Cliff, then he can make it to the magic teleportation circle and escape." | |
| 59 | ||
| 60 | I look over to Cliff after she said that. | |
| 61 | Cliff, his eyes focused at Atofe. | |
| 62 | But his legs are shaking. | |
| 63 | And no battle ability. | |
| 64 | ||
| 65 | "Tea, plant, and notebook. Take all three with him, and Nanahoshi will be saved." | |
| 66 | "Right." | |
| 67 | ||
| 68 | Right. | |
| 69 | Yeah, this is why we came in the first place. | |
| 70 | Save Nanahoshi, that was the goal. | |
| 71 | If we have a goal, then accomplishing it is the most important. | |
| 72 | If we lose here, we won't die. But we won't see family for 10 years, which sucks. | |
| 73 | ||
| 74 | "And find reinforcements. Perugius and Atofe have a history. He can definitely get help." | |
| 75 | ||
| 76 | Perugius and his 12 Familiars. | |
| 77 | True, if it's him, maybe he'll come to our aid. | |
| 78 | No matter what, he's the hero that sealed Laplace. | |
| 79 | If he can do that, he should able to take on Atofe. | |
| 80 | ||
| 81 | "Fine. Then, let's do that... Can you convince Cliff?" | |
| 82 | "Watch me." | |
| 83 | ||
| 84 | Elinalise retreats next to Cliff. | |
| 85 | ||
| 86 | Zanoba, Elinalise, and I will create an opening. | |
| 87 | Cliff will break out, run into the magic teleportation circle. | |
| 88 | Cliff convince Perugius. We'll try to hold out. | |
| 89 | Will it work? | |
| 90 | Can we handle it? | |
| 91 | Also, can Cliff convince Perugius? | |
| 92 | While Cliff tries to convince Perugius, would we lose and forced to contract? | |
| 93 | ||
| 94 | No matter what, if Cliff escapes, then Nanahoshi is saved. | |
| 95 | Save Nanahoshi. | |
| 96 | That was the goal. | |
| 97 | But, I want to return too. | |
| 98 | Eh, damn, I am going in circles. | |
| 99 | Calm down. | |
| 100 | ||
| 101 | First, we need to restrain Atofe. | |
| 102 | At that moment, use magic to disperse the black clad soldiers and let Cliff escape. | |
| 103 | Then, if the situation allows, we will also take a chance and dive for the magic circle. | |
| 104 | Okay. | |
| 105 | Let's do that. | |
| 106 | ||
| 107 | Atofe cannot be defeated, but the surrounding black clad soldiers can. | |
| 108 | Take it seriously this time. | |
| 109 | Destroy them all. | |
| 110 | Okay. | |
| 111 | I can do this. | |
| 112 | Do it, do it. | |
| 113 | Kill. | |
| 114 | Kill them all, and I get to go home. Okay. | |
| 115 | Yes, I can do this. | |
| 116 | I aren't just just saying it this time. | |
| 117 | ||
| 118 | "Don't worry, Shishou. Demon Lord Atofe, I would stop her even if it cost me my life." | |
| 119 | ||
| 120 | Not an ounce of hesitation from Zanoba. | |
| 121 | Calm. | |
| 122 | Reliable. | |
| 123 | Why is he so manly in a situation like this? | |
| 124 | Like a line out of the movies. | |
| 125 | If I'm a girl, it wouldn't to weird I fall for him. | |
| 126 | ||
| 127 | (But can I really get away? I don't run very fast, and the luggages too...) | |
| 128 | (If they give chase, Rudeus and I will stop them. Don't look back, don't think, just keep running. And don't trip.) | |
| 129 | (I should fight as well...) | |
| 130 | (We won't win even with the four of us. You leaving for reinforcements is also a serious battle.) | |
| 131 | (In that case... Oh, I get it...) | |
| 132 | ||
| 133 | Cliff's voice pass by my ears. | |
| 134 | From him, to the magic circle entrance, takes about thirty steps or so. | |
| 135 | Not close nor far. | |
| 136 | But he has to run the whole distance. | |
| 137 | ||
| 138 | "Persuasion successful." | |
| 139 | ||
| 140 | Soon Elinalise returns to the front. | |
| 141 | Looking at Cliff. | |
| 142 | A serious look on his face. | |
| 143 | A man with a purpose. | |
| 144 | Not one running from a fight. | |
| 145 | ||
| 146 | Running for help is a battle... | |
| 147 | Elinalise sure has a way with words, how envious. | |
| 148 | ||
| 149 | "Zanoba and I will create an opening with Atofe. Rudeus, take care of the black clad soldiers around you." | |
| 150 | "Got it." | |
| 151 | ||
| 152 | Strategy session over. | |
| 153 | We turn towards Atofe. | |
| 154 | Poised with her sword, sneering at us. | |
| 155 | ||
| 156 | "Your goal is to beat me?" | |
| 157 | ||
| 158 | No enemy behind her. | |
| 159 | 30 paces. Uphill, no good footholds. | |
| 160 | Won't Cliff fall on the way? | |
| 161 | No, do it anyways. | |
| 162 | ||
| 163 | "Zanoba, Elinalise-san, I'll take the first shot." | |
| 164 | "Understood." | |
| 165 | ||
| 166 | Facing Atofe, I raise my magic staff. | |
| 167 | Using my usual stone cannon. | |
| 168 | By firepower alone, the King Class [Lightning] might be better, but at this distance we'll be hit as well. | |
| 169 | Annihilated by my own magic, I'll pass. | |
| 170 | ||
| 171 | "Phew..." | |
| 172 | ||
| 173 | Deep breath, focus magic into the staff. | |
| 174 | Atofe stands still. | |
| 175 | Even if she knew I know voiceless incantation, we will proceed as planned. | |
| 176 | Convenient, but... | |
| 177 | ||
| 178 | <Atofe deflects the Stone Cannon with her sword.> | |
| 179 | ||
| 180 | Demon eye clearly sees that Atofe moved to doubt my attack. | |
| 181 | Damn. Even though I was told that my stone cannon is very high level, but it seems useless against Atofe. | |
| 182 | Then, would lightning work? | |
| 183 | Use the magic that she's most vigilant against...? | |
| 184 | ||
| 185 | "Shishou. I'll definitely follow through, count on me." | |
| 186 | "... Zanoba." | |
| 187 | ||
| 188 | I can trust his words. | |
| 189 | ... I also prepare myself. | |
| 190 | ||
| 191 | "Okay, go!" | |
| 192 | ||
| 193 | I fired off the strongest possible Stone Cannon. | |
| 194 | With a Kaboom it flies toward Atofe. | |
| 195 | ||
| 196 | "Just give up!" | |
| 197 | ||
| 198 | Atofe moves like a mirage. | |
| 199 | Just a tiny bit she moves her wrist, barely shifting the sword. | |
| 200 | And in that moment, sword and cannon collide, frightening sparks come flying out. | |
| 201 | The stone cannon shifts course and slams into a boulder at some far off distance, kicking off a great cloud of dust. | |
| 202 | Still no good. | |
| 203 | ||
| 204 | "Arrrrgh!!" | |
| 205 | ||
| 206 | In the next instance, Zanoba threw something at Atofe. | |
| 207 | ||
| 208 | "Ehh?" | |
| 209 | ||
| 210 | Screaming as it flew towards Atofe. | |
| 211 | Atofe smiling at she prepares to parry the attack. | |
| 212 | ||
| 213 | "Just give... Eh?" | |
| 214 | ||
| 215 | Just when Atofe was about to cut it in two, she stops her motion. | |
| 216 | Then, what's tossed hit Atofe on the face. | |
| 217 | ||
| 218 | "Wah?" | |
| 219 | "Ah?" | |
| 220 | ||
| 221 | Like clue it sticks on Atofe's face... | |
| 222 | It's Kishirika that was sitting on Zanoba's shoulder. | |
| 223 | ||
| 224 | "Ew! It smells! Go take a shower you idiot!" | |
| 225 | "This one wants to too.... Eek?" | |
| 226 | ||
| 227 | Atofe grabs hold of Kishirika and toss her somewhere far away. | |
| 228 | Kishirika flew out of the circle surrounding us and lands with a dud. | |
| 229 | ||
| 230 | "Come on, throwing something like that over here.. Eh?" | |
| 231 | ||
| 232 | Atofe screams in shock. | |
| 233 | Zanoba with his fists clenched rushed up to Atofe. | |
| 234 | Elinalise follows behind like a shadow. | |
| 235 | Crap, I should stop watching. | |
| 236 | ||
| 237 | "Come to me, fighting spirit!" | |
| 238 | "Ahhh!" | |
| 239 | ||
| 240 | Zanoba throws a punch. | |
| 241 | With horrifying strength it flies towards Atofe. | |
| 242 | With her gauntlet she easily... | |
| 243 | ||
| 244 | "Ugh?" | |
| 245 | ||
| 246 | She didn't dodge. | |
| 247 | a terrifying noise, bam, he steps into Atofe. | |
| 248 | The gauntlet smashed into an awful shape. | |
| 249 | ||
| 250 | Zanoba follows through with another step. | |
| 251 | A big step forward, another punch at Atofe. | |
| 252 | ||
| 253 | "Good!" | |
| 254 | ||
| 255 | Atofe lifts up her great sword from an awkward position. | |
| 256 | Another terrible noise, crunch, Atofe's leg twisted. | |
| 257 | But her momentum remains, and her swings towards Zanoba. | |
| 258 | ||
| 259 | "Grr." | |
| 260 | ||
| 261 | Zanoba kneels in pain. | |
| 262 | The first time I ever seen Zanoba like this. | |
| 263 | Zanoba doesn't even flinch when I hit him with Stone Cannon. | |
| 264 | With a single blow... | |
| 265 | Atofe looks over arrogantly, but a little short of breath. | |
| 266 | ||
| 267 | "That body is not bad, but... remember. There's no perfect defense. This is what my husband Kalm..." | |
| 268 | "Hah!" | |
| 269 | "Mm?" | |
| 270 | ||
| 271 | While she was talking. | |
| 272 | Using Zanoba's back as her springboard, Elinalise leaps over. | |
| 273 | Using her momentum she aim for Atofe's throat, aiming for the exposed flesh. | |
| 274 | ||
| 275 | But the attack and cut sound are both deflected. | |
| 276 | Not the sound of skin. | |
| 277 | The defense of touki. | |
| 278 | ||
| 279 | "There's more!" | |
| 280 | ||
| 281 | Elinalise's sword hand holds firm. | |
| 282 | With her shield raised, she makes a sidestep and thrusts. | |
| 283 | Invisible shock wave flies from the sword and lands on Atofe. | |
| 284 | But Atofe looks undisturbed. | |
| 285 | She wrinkles her brows unhappily, like sand got into her eyes. | |
| 286 | ||
| 287 | "Your strike is weak! Fine, here, take this!" | |
| 288 | ||
| 289 | Atofe raises up her great sword and slashes. | |
| 290 | Elinalise steps back to avoid that swing. | |
| 291 | ||
| 292 | "Psh!" | |
| 293 | ||
| 294 | Hurriedly she raises her shield. | |
| 295 | GONG Elinalise spins around. | |
| 296 | Elinalise rolls on the rocky ground, then pounced like a cat. | |
| 297 | My eye sees, terror. | |
| 298 | ||
| 299 | "But good footwork. With training at my place..." | |
| 300 | "Aaah!" | |
| 301 | ||
| 302 | Zanoba suddenly gets up while Atofe was talking. | |
| 303 | More like a leap, with his hands stretched, he dives at Atofe. | |
| 304 | ||
| 305 | "Ahh!" | |
| 306 | ||
| 307 | Just like that, he grabs Atofe with a bear hug. | |
| 308 | Her both hands restrained, he lifts her off the ground. | |
| 309 | ||
| 310 | "Argh. How dare you hug me so shamelessly... Guards!" | |
| 311 | ||
| 312 | Like a vise Zanoba holds on with all his strength. Atofe spits out black blood. | |
| 313 | The combo worked? | |
| 314 | No, the opponent is a Immortal Demon Lord, temporary damage won't work. | |
| 315 | ||
| 316 | "Shishou! Now!" | |
| 317 | "...!" | |
| 318 | ||
| 319 | Zanoba's words confirm the situation. | |
| 320 | Atofe is immobilized. | |
| 321 | A chance. | |
| 322 | ||
| 323 | "Cliff, now, go!" | |
| 324 | ||
| 325 | With all my power injected into my staff. | |
| 326 | An area of effect spell. | |
| 327 | Enough to kill all the black clad soldiers at once. | |
| 328 | ||
| 329 | "Got it!" | |
| 330 | ||
| 331 | Cliff begins to run, the black clad soldiers surrounding us raise their swords in shock. | |
| 332 | No, too late. | |
| 333 | ||
| 334 | "Frost Nova!" | |
| 335 | ||
| 336 | Cold air surges from my staff. | |
| 337 | The ground cracks, frozen, masses of cold air reach the black clad soldiers that circle us. | |
| 338 | ||
| 339 | "Nah!" | |
| 340 | "Mm?" | |
| 341 | ||
| 342 | The black clad soldiers panic as the ground below their feet begins to freeze. | |
| 343 | I did it...! | |
| 344 | It might be a sneak attack. | |
| 345 | But this way, it can't be avoided. | |
| 346 | ||
| 347 | While I was thinking. | |
| 348 | A voice rang. | |
| 349 | ||
| 350 | "Bursting flames cover my body, [Burning Place]!" | |
| 351 | ||
| 352 | One man, like on fire hot air spreads from him. | |
| 353 | Like he's challenging my Frost Nova. | |
| 354 | The man, and the two soldiers next to him, manages to defrost. | |
| 355 | ||
| 356 | That man is Moore. | |
| 357 | The old soldier begins to recite as soon as I raised my staff, taking advantage of the time gap. | |
| 358 | Even so, no matter how powerful, no matter how fast, | |
| 359 | Even if it's me, I will show no mercy... | |
| 360 | ||
| 361 | But Moore's magic only managed to defrost himself and the two besides him. | |
| 362 | Everyone else are completely engulfed in ice like sculptures. | |
| 363 | By pure power, I have won. | |
| 364 | ||
| 365 | Also, I, have finally killed... | |
| 366 | ||
| 367 | "Even freezing our black armors... what incredible power! Everyone, recite Burning place!" | |
| 368 | "Yes! Spirit of fire, everywhere between the sky and earth..." | |
| 369 | ||
| 370 | Moore shout to his surroundings, and the black clads in the ice begins to sing. | |
| 371 | ||
| 372 | Not dead. | |
| 373 | No one died. | |
| 374 | ||
| 375 | That black armor. | |
| 376 | That black armor can resist water magic? | |
| 377 | Curses. | |
| 378 | I used the wrong spell? | |
| 379 | ||
| 380 | "Mm." | |
| 381 | ||
| 382 | Cliff squeezes pass Atofe's armpits. | |
| 383 | ||
| 384 | "Moore, do not let him escape!" | |
| 385 | "Ha!" | |
| 386 | ||
| 387 | On Atofe's command Moore begins to move. | |
| 388 | A moment later, the soldiers unfrozen by Moore's magic start running as well. | |
| 389 | Elinalise dashes over, sliding in front of them. | |
| 390 | And with her sword raised, stops them. | |
| 391 | ||
| 392 | "Rudeus! Go!" | |
| 393 | ||
| 394 | Moore chases Cliff without looking back. | |
| 395 | ||
| 396 | Cliff lugging a large baggage and sapling. | |
| 397 | Although Moore is wearing armor, he's fast. | |
| 398 | He's only 7 steps from Cliff. | |
| 399 | I point my staff towards Moore. | |
| 400 | ||
| 401 | "Stone Cannon!" | |
| 402 | ||
| 403 | <Moore recites [Earth Wall] to counter Stone Cannon.> | |
| 404 | ||
| 405 | It's fine. I can make it. | |
| 406 | I pour magic into my staff and fires. | |
| 407 | ||
| 408 | "The earth... Grr!" | |
| 409 | ||
| 410 | Moore runs with a hand raised while singing. | |
| 411 | But like a laser the Stone Cannon strikes his arm, sending his armor flying. | |
| 412 | With one hand left Moore stumbles... but did not stop. | |
| 413 | ||
| 414 | "Spirit of Water, become my strength - 'Icicle Field'." | |
| 415 | ||
| 416 | Moore's magic surrounds him in mist. | |
| 417 | Using fog to evade my attack? | |
| 418 | Still, his incantation is short. | |
| 419 | Almost like Roxy, Short Incantation? | |
| 420 | ||
| 421 | "Wind Blast!" | |
| 422 | ||
| 423 | I form wind with my staff and clears the fog. | |
| 424 | And maybe to blow him away too, but, without regard to pain he approaches Cliff. | |
| 425 | ||
| 426 | That black armor, does it resist wind magic as well? | |
| 427 | No, not just wind and water, but resists the others too. | |
| 428 | What do I do? | |
| 429 | He's only 6 steps away. | |
| 430 | I miss the kill shot, and if he dodge it'll hit Cliff-- | |
| 431 | Just now, my Demon Eye sees. | |
| 432 | ||
| 433 | <Moore begins to sing as he runs.> | |
| 434 | ||
| 435 | "Spirit of Earth all across the land! I call upon you, answer-" | |
| 436 | "Disrupt Magic!" | |
| 437 | ||
| 438 | Instantly released, the magic I have practiced at home. | |
| 439 | The spell I trained with Sylphy. | |
| 440 | Moments before Moore's magic is complete, it disappears. | |
| 441 | ||
| 442 | "Seriously? Even Disrupt Magic?" | |
| 443 | ||
| 444 | Moore looks at his hand in shock. | |
| 445 | But his legs has not stop. | |
| 446 | Only 5 steps away. | |
| 447 | ||
| 448 | I follow, like using my hand to block his way, and fires. | |
| 449 | Of course, I should use what I'm used to. | |
| 450 | My well worn tactics should work no matter how experience the opponent. | |
| 451 | Just like in practice. | |
| 452 | ||
| 453 | "Quagmire!" | |
| 454 | ||
| 455 | Between Moore and Cliff, a giant quagmire formed. | |
| 456 | Moore steps one foot onto that sticky quagmire.. | |
| 457 | ||
| 458 | "Mm... The unknown God! Answer my prayer, bring heaven on earth! [Earth Lancer]!" | |
| 459 | ||
| 460 | Instantly, Moore release magic under his feet. | |
| 461 | From his feet, a great spear of earth appears. | |
| 462 | Running on this spear, Moore quickly passed the Quagmire. | |
| 463 | His legs has not stop. | |
| 464 | Only 4 steps away. | |
| 465 | ||
| 466 | Countered. | |
| 467 | I was stopped. | |
| 468 | How unexpected. | |
| 469 | ||
| 470 | "Rudeus, Cliff! Hurry!" | |
| 471 | "I know!" | |
| 472 | ||
| 473 | Elinalise screams out. | |
| 474 | Glance over, she's currently busy with the two soldiers. | |
| 475 | Two versus one. | |
| 476 | The black clad soldiers do not press the attack, merely to keep her busy. | |
| 477 | ||
| 478 | "Hey, I said, you shameless person! Let me go! At least fight with your hands!" | |
| 479 | "I won't even if I die!" | |
| 480 | ||
| 481 | Zanoba headbutts Atofe. Trying his best even with blood flowing down his head. | |
| 482 | I need to too. | |
| 483 | ||
| 484 | The other black clad soldiers are also unfreezing. | |
| 485 | Steam rises all around, coloring the air white. | |
| 486 | ||
| 487 | "Grr." | |
| 488 | ||
| 489 | What do I do? | |
| 490 | What do I do to stop Moore? | |
| 491 | He is strong. In a magic fight he's far more experienced than I. | |
| 492 | He parries basic magic like nothing. | |
| 493 | Would stronger magic work? | |
| 494 | No. If it's too strong, then even Cliff will get dragged in to it. Then there's Moore's counters and the armor's resistence. | |
| 495 | ||
| 496 | "...!" | |
| 497 | ||
| 498 | Just then, I noticed my feet is wet. | |
| 499 | The result of Frost Nova. | |
| 500 | Due to defrosting from Burning Place, the entire area area is shocked in water. | |
| 501 | ||
| 502 | The first to defrost, Moore too is soaking wet. | |
| 503 | Of course, Elinalise and I, our feet are also covered in a water puddle. | |
| 504 | ||
| 505 | This magic, Atofe only saw once before. | |
| 506 | In other words, Moore has never encountered it. | |
| 507 | But if I use it now. | |
| 508 | I, Elinalise, even Zanoba will get hit. | |
| 509 | Only Cliff would be spared. | |
| 510 | Cliff is out of range. | |
| 511 | He won't be hit. | |
| 512 | ||
| 513 | In that instant, I had resolve. | |
| 514 | ||
| 515 | "Electric!" | |
| 516 | ||
| 517 | Not enough to kill, electricity comes flying out. | |
| 518 | ||
| 519 | A purple lightning flies towards Moore. | |
| 520 | BANG it rings loudly, a terrifying show of force. | |
| 521 | Purple lightning indiscriminately licks the surrounding ground. | |
| 522 | With the ground soaking wet, it easily spread out to all the water soaked people and electrode them. | |
| 523 | ||
| 524 | "Kyaaa!" | |
| 525 | "Gaaa!" | |
| 526 | "Ohhh!" | |
| 527 | ||
| 528 | All the black clad soldiers collapse in a heap of smoke. | |
| 529 | Elinalise as well; Zanoba as well; Atofe as well. | |
| 530 | All the unfrozen people. | |
| 531 | And Moore as well. | |
| 532 | ||
| 533 | Me too. | |
| 534 | ||
| 535 | "Ugh!" | |
| 536 | ||
| 537 | My body too received a horrible shock. | |
| 538 | A pain down my spine, all my joints feel like they're bend in the wrong direction. | |
| 539 | It wasn't enough to kill. | |
| 540 | So I know I wont' die. | |
| 541 | But my eyes went dark, and my consciousness went with it. | |
| 542 | ||
| 543 | - | ■■■■ |
| 543 | + | ■■■■ |
| 544 | ||
| 545 | By the time I came to I was already on the floor. | |
| 546 | Fainted for no more than two seconds. | |
| 547 | My body paralyzed. | |
| 548 | But I can see. | |
| 549 | How is it? | |
| 550 | Cliff. | |
| 551 | ||
| 552 | Raise my head, I see Moore kneeling with one foot on the ground. | |
| 553 | Smoking rising from between his armor, yet he still points his remaining fingers towards Cliff. | |
| 554 | Mumble mumble... incantation? | |
| 555 | Magic Disrupt. | |
| 556 | No, it won't make it in time. | |
| 557 | I pour magic into my left arm. | |
| 558 | Even if my body is paralyzed, I can still move my fake arm. | |
| 559 | With my palm towards Moore. | |
| 560 | ||
| 561 | "[Wind Bind]!" | |
| 562 | "[Hand, absorb]!" | |
| 563 | ||
| 564 | Moore releases a whip of wind, but it instantly disappears. | |
| 565 | ||
| 566 | "What?" | |
| 567 | ||
| 568 | Moore looks this way. | |
| 569 | His face hidden in the helmet, but he must be stunned. | |
| 570 | Serve you right. | |
| 571 | ||
| 572 | Without regard Cliff runs forward. | |
| 573 | Only 3 steps away from the magic teleportation circle entrance. | |
| 574 | ||
| 575 | No one can catch him now. | |
| 576 | No one. | |
| 577 | Even Atofe is still paralyzed. | |
| 578 | But her eyes wide open, she stares me down like a tiger. | |
| 579 | ||
| 580 | "You done it. That's an incredible magic." | |
| 581 | "..." | |
| 582 | "Interesting. Taking you as my subordinate is indeed... Hahaha, a magician of your caliber, I shall cheris you, hahaha." | |
| 583 | ||
| 584 | Unable to look away, I could only accept Atofe's hideous smile. | |
| 585 | ||
| 586 | Well, it's over. | |
| 587 | The Immortal recovers quickly, far faster than I. | |
| 588 | It's too late to run. | |
| 589 | Even resisting will be impossible. | |
| 590 | ||
| 591 | Zanoba passed out. | |
| 592 | Still hanging on, finally he falls to the ground. | |
| 593 | He seems to be vulnerable against electricity. | |
| 594 | He probably lost consciousness because of the eletric strike. | |
| 595 | ||
| 596 | Elinalise, while still feeling wobbly, tries to make a stand. | |
| 597 | She's in as bad of shape as I am, but still wants to try. | |
| 598 | Elinalise refuses to give up. | |
| 599 | Never give up. | |
| 600 | A white haired coach one said. | |
| 601 | ||
| 602 | I will too. | |
| 603 | I can do this. | |
| 604 | Do your best. | |
| 605 | Let's go home. | |
| 606 | I want to go home. | |
| 607 | ||
| 608 | Go home, go home and... if possible, sexy time with Sylphy. | |
| 609 | And Roxy too. | |
| 610 | And hug Luci. | |
| 611 | Not just sword practice with Norm, but magic too. | |
| 612 | The rice Aisha has grown, I was looking toward to them. | |
| 613 | If Zenith's memory returns, then, take everyone to visit dad's grave. | |
| 614 | Then, just like before, a happy live. | |
| 615 | A fun filled day, everyday in the other world. | |
| 616 | Right, just like that. | |
| 617 | Just like that. | |
| 618 | ||
| 619 | ... Alright, I can do this. | |
| 620 | I can get up. | |
| 621 | If my hand can move, I can use magic. | |
| 622 | Staff, where's my staff. | |
| 623 | I can't do without it. | |
| 624 | ||
| 625 | Ah, good. | |
| 626 | I was crushing it under me. | |
| 627 | I'm sorry, Aqua Heartia, was I heavy? | |
| 628 | ||
| 629 | Okay, I can do this. Hang in there until rescue arrives. | |
| 630 | Just until then. | |
| 631 | I don't need to win. | |
| 632 | Cliff-senpai, get help. | |
| 633 | Perugius, he's annoying, but I'm counting on you. | |
| 634 | Please convince him. | |
| 635 | Even if he refuse right away, at least this year, please! | |
| 636 | ||
| 637 | "Eh?" | |
| 638 | ||
| 639 | Elinalise makes a noise, her head raised. | |
| 640 | Her eyes point forward. | |
| 641 | Cliff. | |
| 642 | Right at the prison entrance. | |
| 643 | And from there comes a black clad, face to face... | |
| 644 | ||
| 645 | Black clad, from inside the entrance, comes out... | |
| 646 | ||
| 647 | "Seriously?" | |
| 648 | ||
| 649 | ... There's more inside. | |
| 650 | ||
| 651 | "Ahh..." | |
| 652 | ||
| 653 | Why didn't we realize it. | |
| 654 | There's a hole in the ground, even Atofe will want to check it out. | |
| 655 | ||
| 656 | "Damn it..." | |
| 657 | ||
| 658 | A darkness grows in my heart. | |
| 659 | Wanting to shout, feeling | |
| 660 | a familiar feeling. |