Episode 126 NinthHighBlade
When my name was suddenly called, I looked around. Seeing Kamijou, I raised my hand.
"Why are you here?"
"My team 'Shinra Banshou' is here."
"Are you capturing the Shinyou Dungeon as a team?"
"No, before I left, the team headed to the Shinyou Dungeon, so we're acting separately."
As we were talking, the adventurer-like person beside Kamijou interrupted.
"You seem to know each other, but who are you?"
"He is my Life Magic Master. By the way, is Grimm-sensei here for the 'Meteor Gate'?"
"I just got back from defeating the monster."
"As expected. For a Life Wizard, it was the first time, wasn't it?"
"I guess so."
"Wait a minute, even though he's a Life Wizard, did he challenge the 'Meteor Gate' and defeat the monster?"
At that time, Kamijou told me that he was Branch Chief Hijikata. I decided to go to the guild together with Kamijou in the Adventurer's Guild's vehicle.
After arriving at the Adventurer's Guild, I was guided to the Branch Chief's office. After that, I reported what kind of monster I fought inside the 'Meteor Gate'.
"Fumu, Centaur, huh. It's troublesome to have a Magic Weapon that returns the thrown spear back. I understand about the monster. So, what was the treasure?"(TN:By the way, 'Centaur' is actually written 'Kentauros' in raws like the original name, but I figured putting it as Centaur would be better. If you think I should stick to the original, let me know your thoughts.)
In response to the Branch Chief's question, I showed him the Magic Tool that looked like a table salt container. When I held it in my hand, something like a switch appeared in my head, but I didn't know what kind of Magic Tool it was, so I hadn't tried it.
"Let me see."
The Branch Chief summoned an employee who could use 'Item Analyze' to investigate.
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"This is a 'D-Particle Collector'. It's a Magic Tool that collects and stores D-Particles around it and releases them when needed."
I was happy to hear that. As for the multiple activations of Life Magic, seven activations was the limit in actual combat. A large part of the reason for this was that collecting D-Particles consumed a large amount of magical power.
If the D-Particles could be collected in advance, it may be possible to use double activation and ninefold activation in actual combat. However, the container was small, so I didn't know how much it could collect.(TN:Double activation here refers to casting the same spell twice at the same time, for example casting 2xSeventhHighBlade at the same time.)
"It's a very useful Magic Tool for Life Wizards."
The Branch Chief said that, but he didn't seem to realize how useful it was. Well, it couldn't be helped.
I didn't say a single word about the
Kamijou was waiting for me when I left the Branch Chief's office.
"If you're done, let's talk a bit."
I brought coffee into the meeting room and started talking.
"Hee ~, that Magic Tool was for collecting D-Particles? That means the NinthHighBlade might be usable in actual combat."
"I haven't tried it, so I can't say for sure."
"Then, let's try it."
"Where are we testing it?"
"The training grounds here are large. And there's a big rock in the middle of the training grounds. It's a good place to test it."
We went to the training grounds. Branch Chief Hijikata who saw that came over to me.
"What are you doing?"
"I thought I'd try the Magic Tool I got."
"Is that so. Then, let me take a look."
It was a really large training ground. It was about five times bigger than the one at the Guild in Shibugami City. In the center of it was a large rock that was used as a target. Three large rocks with a height of about 5 meters were lined up. The large rocks had traces of scraping and burning. It was traces of Attack Magic.
"First, I'll use the SeventhHighBlade to test how strong the large rock is."
When Kamijou pulled out his Wakizashi, he took a high stance. Behind him, the Branch Chief was watching with a look of anticipation on what would happen.
The Wakizashi was swung down while activating the SeventhHighBlade, and with the sound of cutting through the air, the large V-shaped plate hit the target rock.
A fifty centimeter-long cut was made in the rock, and a shockwave generated by exceeding the speed of sound hit the rock and shook it. Not only that, but the roar and blast attacked us.
The Branch Chief was not expecting it, and the blast sent him staggering on his buttocks. The adventurers who were in the training grounds were also surprised by the roar and approached.
Kamijou nodded in comprehension,
"Something like that."
"It's amazing. The activation was smooth."
I praised Kamijou's SeventhHighBlade.
"Branch Chief, what just happened?"
Asked one of the adventurers. The Branch Chief stiffened his face and got up.
"It's nothing. He just tried a powerful magic. Stay away from the large rock. Also, I would have liked for you two to tell me the power beforehand."
"I'm sorry. I think the next magic will be greater than this one."
When I said that, the Branch Chief stepped back.
The D-Particle Collector integration switch was turned on. Then, surrounding D-Particles were sucked into the D-Particle Collector. The suction ended in about two minutes.
"So it takes about two minutes to suck up the D-Particles."
Hearing that, Kamijou nodded in dissatisfaction. It took too long. Then, you could only use it once in the middle of a battle.
"Well then, I'll try the NinthHighBlade."
With my right hand, I held the Black Staff in a raised position, and with my left hand, I held the D-Particle Collector. I pressed the D-Particle Collector release switch. The accumulated D-Particles were released all at once.
I immediately activated NinthHighBlade. Normally, a large amount of magical power would be consumed, but this time it only consumed the same amount of magical power as for the SeventhHighBlade. Also, it was quick to activate.
A gigantic D-Particle blade that was created in the air emitted a roaring sound and was swung down. The D-Particle blade, which moved about three times the speed of sound, cut into the target, the large rock, and split it in two. Even so, the momentum didn't stop, and it dug into the ground and carved a deep groove.
A shockwave and blast spread around us, blowing us away. Unrelated adventurers who were watching were also blown away by the blast. I rolled on the ground and got up while coughing.
"I should have worn my armor."
The target rock was split in half, and countless small pieces were scattered around. The shockwave must have broken the surface of the rock. And there was a large groove in the ground.
With this much power, a single blow would have killed the SteelLizard. It was enough power to be a trump card.
Looking to the side, Kamijou's eyes twinkled as he saw the traces of destruction caused by the NinthHighBlade.
"I'll definitely get that Magic Tool."
Kamijou swore such.
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