Episode 240 LivingArmor
After instructing Tamegorou and Taabou to step back, I took out the Light Sword Clau and poured a large amount of magical power into it while holding the image of purification. The Sword of Light in my hand began to shine like the sun and I swung it towards the LivingArmor.
The LivingArmor jumped sideways with a quick movement. A metallic clatter sounded as it landed.
"Why is it? Even if this guy is exposed to the light of the Light Sword Clau, it's fine?"
I thought that if it was exposed to this light, even if I couldn't kill it, it would still take damage and slow down. But, it seemed different.
The LivingArmor held its sword. Similar to the Light Sword Clau, something like a black heat haze overflowed from the blade.
[ That sword might be the 'Weapon of Hades'. ]
The Hades mentioned by Metis was the King of the Undead. A weapon engraved with the inscription 'Hades' may be found in the dungeon.
It was a cursed weapon with tremendous power, and it was said that if a human uses the Weapon of Hades, their lifespan would be shortened. However, if it was an undead, it could be used without problems.
"Is it because of the power of the sword that it's still just fine even when it's bathed in the light of the Light Sword Clau?"
[ Perhaps. ]
The LivingArmor unleashed a slashing attack with the Hades Sword. I parried with the Light Sword Clau and jumped backwards. I saw the black haze up close when I parried the Hades Sword. At that moment, I was horrified.
I didn't know why. Something like an instinct sensed danger.
"Metis, do you think Life Magic works on this guy?"
[ As long as it is not a spirit form undead, it should have an effect. ]
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If so, I thought I could win. I activated QuintBurningShot. The D-Particle Heat Dissipation Pile flew and seemed to hit the LivingArmor's chest.
However, the Hades Sword was swung and cut down the D-Particle Heat Dissipation Pile. The movement looked strange. Rather than the LivingArmor's will, it seemed that the Hades Sword moved on its own and cut down the D-Particle Heat Dissipation Pile.
" ... It's a dangerous sword."
I activated 'Burst Shotgun' with seven activations. Thirty small Detonation Piles flew towards the LivingArmor.
The LivingArmor's Hades Sword was swung and several small Detonation Piles were cut down. However, it seemed that even the Hades Sword could not cut all the small Detonation Piles.
Two small Detonation Piles pierced the LivingArmor and exploded. A large hole opened in the waist of teh armor, and the left hand part was blown off.
The LivingArmor staggered backwards. I fired the SeventhShotgun again. Because it was close range, it hit the LivingArmor without spreading.
The Hades Sword couldn't even react. A series of explosions resounded, and the LivingArmor shattered and disappeared. The moment the Mid-boss disappeared, a treasure chest appeared in the room.
Tamegorou picked up the red magic stone
"Has the Hades Sword also disappeared."
I thought that just that sword would remain. However, it seemed to have disappeared along with the LivingArmor.
[ It's better that it disappeared. It's not a good weapon for humans to have. ]
Hearing Metis' words, I nodded. Taabou approached the treasure chest and cried out. It seemed to be curious. I cautiously opened the treasure chest. There didn't seem to be any traps.
When I looked inside, there were three dark blue metal lumps placed inside.
"Do you know anything?"
I asked Metis.
[ I don't know. Let's find out with the Appraisal Monocle. ]
I took out my Appraisal Monocle and examined it. It turned out to be 'Magic Storage Alloy'. This was a metal that could store magic, and the Magic Fist-loaded Weapon I owned was also made of the magic storage alloy.
I conveyed the results to Metis.
[ With this size, one ingot might weigh about 8 kilos. ]
I held one in my hand and checked its weight. It was certainly heavy and seemed to weigh about 8 kilograms.
"Interesting. If I can incorporate this stuff into Tamegorou, will it be able to cast magic?"
[ You won't know until you try. Let's try Komugi first. ]
With Komugi being controlled by Metis, I agreed because I could obtain accurate and detailed information.
When I took out my watch, it was past seven o'clock in the morning. I put away the camping equipment and ate the sandwich I took out of my Magic Pouch.
Taabou returned to the shadows and I headed for the 9th floor. I hunted ShadowBears around the forest on the 9th floor, and after collecting 540kg of Shadow Clay in total, I decided to return to the surface.
After returning to the surface, I went to the nearby Adventurer's Guilde and reported that I had killed the Mid-boss on the 10th floor.
"Hohou, you killed that LivingArmor, did you. As expected of a B-class adventurer."
The Head of this Branch was impressed.
After returning to the mansion in Shibugami City, I took a rest for the night and thought about the magic I would incorporate into the Shadow Puppets. For a security Shadow Puppet, something like a double-activated ThunderBowl that suppressed humans would be good.
'Cold Shot' or 'Burst Shotgun' might be good for Tamegorou. Metis and I researched the magic storage alloy.
This alloy seemed to change the amount of magic it could store. It seemed that one shot of magic could be stored in about 90 to 100 grams.
I thought that the amount required for storage would change depending on the magic, but any magic could be stored with 100 grams. The type of magic didn't seem to matter much.
Also, the shape was related to the direction in which it was activated. It seemed that it was easier to activate magic if it was a surface that drew a curve like a convex lens.