Chapter 262 Part 1
Traveling didn’t go well.
The ground is sandy.
We don’t go as far as we would on normal plains.
Fly through the sky?
No way!
I don’t think I can handle that Wyrm in the air.
The terrain advantage is completely in their favor.
The risk is way too high.
In fact, it’s easier to intercept the Wyrm on the ground.
Well, even so it doesn’t let down its guard.
More than that, I’m afraid of the Lesser Basilisk.
It keeps petrifying until Couturier and Helix crush its eyes.
If they don’t make it in time, we’re done for.
Recovering from abnormal conditions is the top priority, and I’m trying to get a little breathing room.
The fear always comes with.
It’s a lot of pressure.
I’m scared because I’m the only one who can do treatment.
《【Rapier】Level Up! 》
《【Paralysis Resistance】Level Up! 》
《【Unconscious Resistance】Level Up! 》
The time is just 4 pm.
How far have we traveled?
Are we halfway to the center of the area?
I haven’t gotten very far.
This place isn’t suited to movement on Zangetsu, and Wyrms in the air.
Besides, it’s hot.
No, it’s scalding!
It’s so bad that I’m using Resist Fire on everyone.
I’m in trouble.
《【Heat Resistance】Level Up! 》
Well, this might also be a result.
It doesn’t change much though.
There are other results.
Not environmental results, but battle results.
【Item】Libyan Glass Quality C- Rarity 3 Weight 0+
A vitreous, lemon-yellow mineral.
It’s not completely transparent because it contains air bubbles.
It is mainly used as an ornament and does not contribute to the activation of magic.
I found it with the Dowsing spell.
Anyway, it’s difficult to move on the sand.
I feel that even with this kind of reward, it’s not worth it.
Still better than doing nothing.
In order to get further, I ended up having a portable meal while traveling for dinner.
Jeez.
It’s a terrible map.
At night, I recall Helix and Couturier to summon Obsidian and Florin.
The policy of aiming to fight the Lesser Basilisk won’t change.
It takes longer than the Helix and Couturier pair, but they do get its eyes.
There should be no problem.
No, there is a problem.
It seems that we’re still far from the center of the area.
《【Physical Enhancement】Level Up! 》
When【Physical Enhancement】leveled up, I finally got close to the center of the map.
The time is 8:00 pm.
It took a while.
The fact that the monsters that appear at night don’t change is yet another unlikable part of this map.
Moreover, it’s cold.
Even though it’s a desert, it’s cold.
On the S5 map it had just been cool.
Oops, back to the main problem of the area portal.
What should i do?
What’s the terrain?
A river stretches from east to west, with sheer cliffs protruding from each bank.
On those cliffs on each side is a temple-like structure.
There was also a place like a square, where several almost spire-like pillars had been built.
I recognize this.
An Obelisk, right?
There’s no sign that there are any players around.
Even examining it with Sense Magic, it doesn’t feel like anything but ruins.
That feeling is definitely there, right?
There are other things to worry about.
It’s a snake.
What are you waiting for at this area portal?
That’s right.
You have to have the resolve to be a snake.
Let’s completely redesign the lineup.
Jericho is at the core of the vanguard.
Whether or not we’re facing the petrification ability, it’s still better to have you as a wall.
Next is Senki.
He’s the core of the DpS in the vanguard.
Naturally, I also summon Telomere.
She’s also central to the offense.
What should I do with the remaining two slots?
There are five candidates.
Shishiku, Oma, Kyokuya, Modulus, and Raibun.
All of them are powerful Summon Monsters born using Fuse Monsters.
Here, we chose the proven Shishiku and Modulus.
Modulus doesn’t have any gear at the moment, but I’ll equip her with Oma’s necklace.
Mm.
Don’t forget to get some more equipment.
Are we good then?
Jericho, Senki, Shishiku, Telomere, Modulus.
I don’t think we have many openings, but.
It depends on the opponent.
What’ll show up?
I immediately knew where I should probably go here.
There are several obelisks.
Among those columns, one huge one is larger than the others.
It’s relatively large even compared to the entire ruins.
We’ve already been strengthened with spells.
Here we go.
Let’s get closer.
《The Silence has been broken》
《It is always humans who call the devil》
《Or perhaps that desire》
《The figure of that destruction is here》
《Look upon it and see for yourself》
《What called for destruction?》
It’s disturbing messages again.
In front of the obelisk is a human soul.
But enough of that.
What will come out?
Emissary of Set Lv.1
Apostle Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground ???
Acolyte of Set Lv.6
Apostle Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground ???
Follower of Set Lv.8
Apostle Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground Fire Attribute Wind Attribute Dust Attribute
Underling of Set Lv.7
Apostle Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground Fire Attribute Wind Attribute
Apep Slave Lv.1
Demon Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground Dark Attribute ???
There is one Emissary.
There are two Acolytes.
On the other hand, there are many Followers and Underlings.
The headdress looks like some kind of beast, but I don’t know what it is.
Certainly ugly.
In addition to that, there are two monsters.
No surprise, they’re snakes!
Moreover, they’re big.
They definitely seem to be thicker and longer than the Lesser Basilisk.
Each individual scale is big too.
At this point isn’t it halfway to being a dragon?
「True Practiced Spirit!」「Bless!」「Meditate!」
I Immediately select and execute the spells.
I have to think about the next step.
When the casting of the spells is finished, I create a reservoir and select and execute the next spell.
What was the first spell for?
It’s insurance.
So that the Summon Monsters don’t steal the spotlight.
Senki and Shishiku are standing on both sides of me.
If they run all-out, I’ll be left behind.
That would be dangerous.
I want to see the opponent’s cards, even if just one.
A whirlpool of dust swirled up in front of the messenger.
Is it a small tornado?
It’s not just one either.
Five?
No, the number doesn’t matter.
The tornados are heading towards us all at once.
At the same time, the effect of my spells was triggered.
「Dimension Mirror!」
「Magma Field!」
And Shishiku’s Breath on top of them.
Senki heads for an Apep Slave right away.
Of course, I’ll deal with the remaining one.
I just have to hold until Jericho makes it.
What about the followers and the underlings?
After receiving our counterattack, half are dead and half are alive.
Immediately Telomere starts shooting bands of darkness one after another.
It looks really fun.
Can I leave that to you?
Modulus is spinning webs to give Senki support.
Very nice.
There are a lot of opponents who’s movement we’ve gotta stop.
「Gravity Prison!」
I cast a spell on the Apep Slaves in front of me.
What is the effect?
It seems to work well.
It’s become a giant unmoving target, huh?
Is it okay to take advantage of this?
I chase the Emissary while jabbing with the Lion Sage’s Foil.
My current prey is the Emissary.
Those tornados are about to spawn again.
That’s dangerous.
The amount of magical power that is picked up by Sense Magic was no joke.
An Acolyte stands in front of me holding a cane.
Move!
They roll on the ground and end up with half of their body buried in lava.
You can die there.
Let’s step over them.
Another Acolyte?
Before I was caught, they were intercepted by Shishiku.
Merciless.
Pressed against the lava on the ground, it seems their throat is about to be devoured.
And Shishiku’s goat head spawns a number of balls of light.
A barrage of fire towards the Emissary.
The tornado that was about to be born disappears.
Nice job.
He bought me some time.
Yes, precious time.
「Digest protein!」
This was the next attack spell I chose.
It doesn’t look flashy at all.
However.
This is a flesh-eating spell.
And what’s the next step?
She’s already in range for me.
Thrust the foil.
That’s how it was supposed to go.
The movements of the Emissary were surprisingly quick.
The HP Bar is definitely continuing to decrease from the effect of Digest Protein on top of Magma Field.
Still, there‘s no stagnation in their movement.
A staff comes at me.
Oh!
Is this guy going to have a close-quarters fight with me?
Good.
Very Nice!
That said, it’s still pretty difficult to handle that staff swinging around.
My weapon here is the Foil.
It’s extremely difficult to block it, or it might even be impossible.
I have no choice but to dodge.
But that wouldn’t be a match.
Defend and escape have completely different meanings.
I’ll brace for the next attack.
「Pulse Laser Burst!」
I got hit from close range.
As a result, the foil that I had in my hand is blown away.
But that’s fine.
When the time is right, I take his arm and while twisting around his back throw him.
Ura Nage.
And ignoring the headdress, decisively aim for the neck.
Hot.
The Emissary’s body began to heat up and burn me.
Hey.
Is this a heatable body?
This is bad.
I have to take care of him quickly.
However, this guy is surprisingly reluctant.
Change to the plan.
「Resist Fire!」
The damage I’m taking reduced, I think.
Still, it’s still hot.
The damage is the only thing that’s reduced.
What about the Emissary’s HP bar?
There’s still half remaining?
At this point, it’ll be a fight of how much we can endure each other.
「Regenerate!」
At the same time as trying to recover, I’m looking for an opportunity to use the Tokkosho.
It doesn’t go well.
Does this guy outperform me in power?
Even if I hold my hands together and lock them, they’re likely to be torn off.
I didn’t have confidence that I could hold it down with one hand.
If it comes to this, I’m just relying on the effects of Magma Field and Digest Protein.
That drawn out ending doesn’t suit my nature.
I release the locked arm.
I aim for the arm of the Emissary that tried to rip off mine.
I pivot my body and go to Omoplata.
Technically Ude Hishigi Hiza Gatame, but it’s okay.
If my arm’s can’t compare, I’ll just use my legs.
Tangle the Emissary’s right arm between my legs and twist it tightly behind her.
Then I pulled it up with my left hand as if I was peeling off the headgear.
On my right hand is a Snow Leopard’s Bagh Nakh.
I couldn’t reach the Tokkosho.
I press the Bagh Nakh against their neck and slash.
There’s satisfying resistance.
And yet, the Emissary does not stop moving.
Hey! You’re still resisting!?
This time I pressed her head against the lava on the ground.
Then, I use the Bagh Nakh on my right hand to stab around the shoulder blade while holding it down.
In my left hand is the Tokkosho.
This time, I’ll end it.
After piercing the medulla oblongata with an ice blade, the Emissary finally stopped moving.
What about the HP bar?
It seems that it’s properly vanished.
Mm.
Death confirmed.
What’s going on with the other monsters?
Oh no.
A small marker indicating an abnormal condition overlapped with Senki’s green marker.
It’s poison.
Also petrification.
The Apep Slave’s are the only surviving enemies, but our side has also taken significant damage.
Let’s go to support.
I’ll try to help recover while eliminating the abnormal conditions.
The two Apep Slaves are alive, but already restrained.
One is trapped by thread.
The other is being pinned by Jericho.
Still, I can’t let my guard down.
As long as【Identify】doesn’t work, I don’t know what could happen.
I managed to wipe them out.
It felt long, it felt short.
How much damage did we take?
No one died.
However, Shishiku has an abnormal status.
Still, he doesn’t stop eating the Apep Slave.
He’s pretty stubborn!
《Silence will come once again》
《Humans are also those who desire to regenerate》
《Or perhaps by that instinct, regeneration is possible》
《Sacred places will be revived》
《The true form will be reproduced here》
Notifications, are you done?
Umm.
It looks like it’s over.
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