Chapter 111: Aun’s All Out
~Kinu’s point of view~
Aun’s body grew larger after evolution, and his horns became more splendid than before. He looked very cool. Compared to that, I was still small in my human form. For some reason I didn’t change even after evolving, and even though I learned various things from Shinku, I can’t grow up in my human form.
Even though I’m really big in my fox form.
I don’t think it’s impossible to grow my body through the Human Transformation skill, but it’s possible that my old trauma is dragging me down more than I think.
Of course, I know everyone will accept me. They know that I’m a monster, and Shinku can even change her race with the Human Transformation skill.
I am comfortable in my current relationship, overflowed with happiness, and never want to lose this happiness. Perhaps that is the reason? Or is it because I’ve never had a problem with being small?
Hmm, I don’t know.
Come to think of it, Shinku hasn’t transformed into her human form at all lately.
According to Aun, it seems that she evolved into an oni-type race in her last evolution. I think it’s a little enviable, but I don’t think I can evolve into an oni-type.
Though I am looking forward to my next evolution…
It’s fine. More importantly, Aun will fight the Arch Chimera solo from here on.
Of course, I have no doubt that Aun will win, but the Arch Chimera was extremely strong. Even with 5 people, we had to withdraw.
If it becomes too dangerous, I’m prepared to jump in without hesitation.
「Kinu-sama……Will Aun-sama really be okay……」
「He’ll be okay. Besides, wouldn’t you like to see Aun fighting at full power?」
「Indeed, I’ve never seen him go all out…」Drake.
「We weren’t able to see the finals of the Ranking Battle either.」Nelfie.
「Kinu-sama, have you ever seen Aun-sama’s full power?」
「Nn. Before registering as an adventurer.」
「Really?…So we’re going to see bro’s full power this time, aren’t we?」
「Of course, if it gets dangerous, I’ll rush in to stop him….But I want to let him do everything he can. Besides, I also want to know how much power difference there is between me and Aun right now.」
「Indeed! I want to know that too! Oh, it looks like it’s about to start.」Drake.
Right from the start, Aun used his double buffs to attack the Arch Chimera. I heard from him that he was aiming for a short-term decisive battle because he’s bad at long-term battles.
For now, Aun was overwhelmingly superior. The fact that he had evolved and his stat had increased, and that he had been able to integrate defense and attack by learning the offensive magic barrier were the main reasons. However, this is still not Aun’s full power…”
「Aun-sama! It’s dangerous!」
The moment Shinku shouted, a strong electrical discharge flowed from the Arch Chimera’s body, and Aun was caught in it.
「Hasn’t it gotten too dangerous now!? It’s better to intervene…」Drake.
「……No.」
「Bro is taking a lot of damage right now!」
「Can’t you see Aun’s expression?」
「Expression? Huh?…He’s laughing.」
「Aun laughs when he’s fighting seriously. Probably unconsciously.」
Suddenly, the black lightning that was surging around Aun converged, and my hair stood on end.
It’s not my imagination that Aun’s body seemed to glow faintly. He activated some kind of skill?
As I was thinking so, Aun’s figure disappeared for a moment, and the next moment he was punching the Arch Chimera.
「Wait… Did you see that just now!?」Drake.
「I lost sight of him for a moment… Does that mean he suddenly moved at top speed?」
「I couldn’t see him either.」
「That’s crazy… This is the advanced technique that Zombie-senpai taught us…」Drake.
That’s probably not it. But perhaps not entirely wrong?
Is it possible that Zombie-senpai is actually an amazing monster?
No, now is not the time to think about that.
Before I knew it, Aun had cut off the Arch Chimera’s snake tail, and was about to cut off the goat-san as well.
As I concentrated, I could somehow follow Aun’s movements with my eyes. I saw it only because I was watching from a distance. The Arch Chimera was trying to hit Aun with the high-power electric discharge again, even if it meant sacrificing goat-san.
Originally, we should intervene and stop him here. I can’t overlook it when Aun is in danger even by a few percent.
However, I was the one who said to Aun during the ranking battle to… “Trust your comrades.”
「Everyone, believe in Aun.」
If I didn’t say it out loud, my determination would be dulled.
The situation right now was completely different than it was during the ranking battle. I know that.
But my role as his partner is to trust and support him so that he can do what he wants.
Aun quickly stored Shiranuemaru into his magic bag and jumped backward while taking a defensive posture.
……It was right on time. It was powerful enough to penetrate his magic barrier, but he defended it. He didn’t seem to have any status ailments.
However, even from afar, I could tell that he didn’t have much HP left.
Even though the Arch Chimera was covered in blood, it did not activate its barrier. I don’t think it has much MP left since it has re-erected the magic barrier many times during the battle and has unleashed such a big move twice.
……Next will be the final exchange.
When Aun finished saying something to the Arch Chimera, he shot his magic and jumped high above the Arch Chimera.
Is this…
≪Everyone, protect yourself with your full magic barrier so that Aun can put out all of his power.≫
I immediately gave instructions via telepathy.
The extreme lightning technique I witnessed during the stampede… Aun’s level has risen by nearly 20 and he has undergone nearly 2 evolutions since then. Aun’s ultimate skill would definitely reach the spot where we are. But that means he believes in our power.
When I looked around, everyone put up their defensive barriers and looked tense. But only their mouth was loose, their hearts pounding with excitement to see Aun’s maximum firepower.…… That goes for me too.
Aun, who should have been in the sky, instantly slammed his fist into the ground. Immediately after that, a lightning bolt struck the Arch Chimera as if it was cutting open the night plain vertically.
After a moment’s delay, an ear-splitting roar resounded, and a large tremor and blast wave reached us. However, we were out of the range of direct damage, and all of us had magic barriers on, so it was nullified.
I wonder what happened to the Ark Chimera that took a direct hit, and Aun.
A large crater was formed, and there was dust everywhere, so it was impossible to confirm.
But my magic essence connection with Aun was still there.
≪Aun, are you okay?≫
≪Yeah! It was just barely, but I beat it! Are you guys okay?≫
≪Everyone is fine over here. We’ll be coming over to you.≫
As I heard Aun’s cheerful voice, the tension slowly left my body.
Everyone should have heard the telepathy just now, but when I looked around, they were still stunned to have seen Aun’s all out.
…Drake, your mouth is hanging open wide.
Well, it can’t be helped.
When I saw it for the first time, I was so surprised that I was also dazed for a while.
Aun did say it’s a skill that has a lot of disadvantages, so it’s not easy to use…
「Everyone, let’s go over to Aun’s.」
「…Ah, yeah!」Drake.
「Y-Yes… Let’s go right away.」Nelfie.
「I am sorry. I, of all people, was too stunned in shock…」
After that, everyone regained their composure and we headed over to Aun.
I also… have to become much stronger!
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