Chapter 337 Part 2
【Armor: Accessory】 Flame Sheep Scarf Grade C+ Rarity 5 Weight 0+
Durability 40
A scarf made of Flame Sheep Wool. Contains the power of fire.
※【Cold Resistance】Skill +2 Fire Attribute Damage Reduction [Slight]
This is the scarf Modulus had been working on.
Oh ho…
So this is how it turned out, huh?
Although the durability is not great, it should be considered as cold weather gear.
I hesitate to wear it in battle, but it’s still very intriguing.
What would turn out from knitting a scarf out of Snow Goat Fur?
What about gloves?
It’s getting a bit interesting, isn’t it?
After finishing the meal, I recall both Bunraku and Modulus.
Then I summoned Heather and Kurama.
Couturier is the one I’m planning to use to help level up my other aerial Summoned Monsters, but…
It’s still better to have other aerial Summoned Monsters that can provide support.
That’s my rule of thumb from last night.
It should be applicable to daytime hunting as well.
So, what about my weapon?
I’ll go with Indra’s Secret Sword.
Both Senki and Goukame will be placed at the front line.
I don’t think Kurama would fall so easily if he positions himself between Senki and Goukame to form a line of battle.
Today, I’ll swing my two-handed sword as hard as I can.
Over and over again.
If it’s a sturdy sword, it will be fine.
Let’s find out if there is anything I can do to improve it along the way.
That will be today’s challenge.
Let’s set Indra’s Secret Sword to Ice Magic.
Well then, shall we give it a go?
The hunting went smoothly.
The monsters that appeared were lower level compared to the ones that appear at night.
But it’s inevitable that each of these opponents will be tough in its own way.
The doujis and the Dokkakus and Gohous that follow them feel rather lukewarm.
Even despite the large number of attacks they can dish out all at once.
I know why.
It’s because of Senki’s strikes.
And the Indra’s Secret Sword that I’m wielding.
As expected, it’s not enough to kill the Dokkakus in one blow, but it still deals severe damage to them.
As for the Gohous, it is more common to kill them with one blow.
Have I gotten used to handling Indra’s Secret Sword just a little?
Probably so.
Just a little.
I’m still not satisfied.
There are some opponents that are making some of its issues quite clear.
Lion-dog King – A-Gyo Lv.2
Divine Messenger Enemy Target Passive
Battle Position: Ground Fire Attribute Earth Attribute
Lion-dog King – Un-Gyo Lv.2
Divine Messenger Enemy Target Passive
Battle Position: Ground Light Attribute Dark Attribute
They’re the higher-ranked versions of the Lion-dogs.
That’s right.
Indra’s Secret Sword is not well-suited against fast-moving fighters.
This is because there is a lot of build-up before each swing can connect.
I’m grateful that Couturier is here.
The same goes for Goukame.
The two enemies were rendered poisoned and entangled in a wall of thorns.
It’s easy to finish them off when they’re like this.
But I should reflect on this.
This weapon does have great power and destructive capability.
But, you see…
It’s only effective if it hits.
It’s embarrassing that I can’t use it without the support of my Summoned Monsters.
So, what should I do?
I have to train in actual combat.
There’s no other way.
《【Two-handed Sword】Level Up!》
《【Grab】Level Up!》
I’ve gone and done it.
What am I talking about?
It’s about Couturier.
I’ve had her use her Lure Skill in order to annihilate them all at once.
I did that while thinking about not taking this experiment too seriously, but…
The doujis and their companions kept on coming endlessly.
How many groups were there?
I’ve probably been fighting non-stop for over an hour.
I must have used each of my strengthening spells at least twice.
It’s better to fight as many battles as possible.
That’s the conclusion I’ve arrived at.
But what about the burden on Couturier?
It’s moderate.
However, she doesn’t usually fight in a way that consumes a large amount of MP.
So there’s no problem…
Or so I thought.
I wasn’t expecting something like this to show up next.
Gohoudouji Lv.5
Heavenly General Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground Spacetime Attribute All Resistances
And it isn’t alone.
The usual eight doujis accompany it.
A total of nine enemies.
And I hadn’t even noticed them approaching.
They line up in a row right in front of me.
What is this composition?
It reminds me of the battle at the Five Rings Temple.
I don’t know how strong Gohoudouji is.
The eight doujis here are probably weaker than those at the Five Rings Temple…
Let’s go.
It all depends on the Gohoudouji.
So, what is the Gohodouji’s weapon?
It’s a sword.
It’s similar to my Jeweled Sword.
I’ll have to counter with my Indra’s Secret Sword.
I didn’t have time to switch weapons.
「True Fighting Spirit!」
Which of them is the first to come at me?
It’s the Guardian General – Anokuta-douji.
It’s easy to tell it apart from the others because it’s the one riding a dragon.
Before it spews his Breath attack, I pour all of my strength into my sword.
For a moment, it feels as if I’ll fall on my back, sword and all, but I don’t mind.
The sword is still rotating beside me according to its inertia.
That’s right.
But this leaves a large opening.
What should I do?
I’ll do this:
I increase the speed of rotation even more.
With the momentum from one rotation, I plunge into the next douji.
Did it manage to dodge my blow by stepping back?
No.
I cut off both his thighs.
I don’t think it’ll be able to move anymore.
The Gohoudouji stands before me.
There’s no point in stopping my sword.
I continue to rotate and mow it down.
But this one didn’t try to step back.
It stepped forward.
That’s right, it stepped towards me.
My attack was avoided, but the Gohodouji’s attack also failed.
I follow up with a kick to its stomach, but it seems to have no effect at all.
We clash.
We turn to face each other.
We unleash our blades at each other.
What about the Gohodouji’s sword?
It’s a diagonal slash from the shoulder.
And what about mine?
It’s also a diagonal slash, but…
Mine’s trajectory is different.
Let’s see what I can cut off.
We’re both using swords, though.
「Shh!」
A voice slipped out of my mouth.
Breathing techniques are important in swordfighting.
Letting out a scream while attacking with a sword is something that can happen, but…
But I shouldn’t let my breath escape.
This is something I was taught as being essential when facing multiple enemies.
This won’t do.
My training is still insufficient.
I don’t feel any response.
The Indra’s Secret Sword that deflected the Gohoudouji’s sword had cut its right hand in two.
What about the Gohoudouji?
It’s still energetic.
It’s swinging a rope around with its remaining left hand.
I lower my head to avoid it, but there’s a tremendous sound above my head.
That’s no normal rope.
While rotating my body, I go for a sweep with my sword.
What am I aiming for?
Its torso.
Indra’s Secret Sword is drawn in.
I thought my attack had struck true, but…
The Gohoudouji managed to hold it back with its rope.
How did it do it?
It was holding its rope tightly with both its remaining left hand and its mouth.
For a moment, we both stopped moving.
What was in my mind?
Hesitation.
And respect.
What a guy!
To think it would go this far!
The Gohoudouji’s right foot comes flying.
I let go of my sword and move forward.
As I lower my left elbow to block the incoming flying foot, I drive my right knee into its groin.
Is that a weak point?
Yes, indeed.
Hitting it there should be effective, but…
The Gohoudouji hasn’t stopped moving yet.
This time, what comes flying is its left hand.
It’s still holding its rope.
It passes under my left armpit.
Then it delivers a body blow.
It wasn’t enough to cause me to fall, was it?
But I gained a little room to maneuver.
After kicking him in the back of the knee from behind, I pulled out my Tokkosho.
I extended its ice blade and thrust it into the side of its head, which was right in front of me, piercing through its medulla oblongata.
And with that, it finally seemed to have gone down.
But not yet.
It’s still not over.
Six of the doujis still remain.
My Summoned Monsters have been somehow able to endure their attacks.
But they’re at a clear disadvantage.
I pick up Indra’s Secret Sword from the ground.
Naturally, I’ll be joining the battle.
Some of the doujis have their backs turned towards me.
How appealing…
How very appealing.
Shall I attack them from behind?
《【Two-handed Sword】Level Up!》
《【Ice Magic】Level Up!》
《Summoned Monster『Goukame』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
Goukame’s struggle is clear.
His HP bar hasn’t decreased that much, but his MP bar is already below 20%.
I saw him supporting Kurama, who was beside him.
Very well done.
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