I decided to hold off on the request from the Kyoto Adventurers Guild. At this stage, I was not sure if I would be able to defeat the basilisk zombies.

　After doing some research in the Adventurers' Guild archives, he returns to the mansion to consult with Metis.

What do you think of Basilisk zombies?"

If you mean can you fight and win, then it may be difficult.

I guess it depends on how powerful the 'energy drain' is. I suppose it depends on how powerful the 'energy drain' is, but I should think that most living magic would not work."

The only attack that can be used is the light sword Kurau. As expected, we will have to come up with another way to attack him in order to win.

　When it comes to effective attack methods against basilisk zombies that can use "energy drain," would you consider magic that sends real bullets like metal?

　It is said that in the past, Japan developed an electromagnetic gun called a rail gun. If that weapon could be reproduced with living magic, it would be an amazing magic. Thinking so, I consulted with Metis.

A railgun? It would require an enormous amount of magic power and D-particles.

I knew it. Is there any way I can help?"

'I can't come up with it right away. I need time.'

I don't have a choice. Let's get the light sword Solas."

Are you going to the "Dedication Room"? It will be a dangerous gamble.

You can use the escape ball there, so if the need arises, you can use it to escape. You will lose the Dagger of Light at that time, but it is not so rare that you will never get it again, so you will have another chance.

'Weren't the basilisk zombies left to the magic-armed wizards?

I looked up Basilisk zombies in the Adventurer's Guild archives, and it seems they dropped a 'Scroll of Knowledge' when they were defeated earlier."

Is it "The Scroll of Knowledge. I'd love to get my hands on that." ......

I know. Because the longer you're an adventurer, the more you start to wonder."

　It is true that I wanted to get my hands on the "Scroll of Knowledge," but I wasn't going to do anything reckless. I plan to prepare until I feel I have a high probability of winning, and then I will fight.

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　I started preparing to go to the "Dedication Room" in the 20th level of the Thunder God dungeon. After I finished my preparations, I told my butler, Kongoji, that I was going to the Thunder God dungeon and would be gone for a while.

　Since I had been to the Thunder God dungeon many times, I proceeded along the shortest course with no problem. Arriving at the desert area of the 18th layer, I took out my hover vehicle.

　I used to fly with "Wing", but it is easier to fly with a hover vehicle that does not consume magic power. As I was flying over the desert, a Desert Lizardman came from ahead.

　Without hesitation, I hit the "smash button" and hit the Desert Lizardman. It flew about eight meters and pierced its head into a pile of sand. It was not a fatal wound, and it was trying to get out of the pile of sand with its legs flailing.

Do you have a grudge against the Desert Lizardmen?"

No. I just wondered how far it would fly. I just wondered how far it would fly."

　I replied and increased the speed of my hover vehicle. As I passed through the desert and descended to the nineteenth level, I saw a scene of arid wilderness.

　The only thing I had to watch out for in this nineteenth layer was the iron golem. I proceeded to defeat the iron golem.

　The iron golem was interestingly easy to take down with "Guided Blitz". Aiming at the center of the chest, which is a vital point, and locking on to it was easy because it fell with a single blow.

　Get three golem cores by the time you pass the nineteenth layer. We headed down the stairs to the dedication room. To be on the safe side, we decided to spend the night in the nearby mid-boss room to get tired.

　After we finish setting up the encampment, I start talking to Métis.

What kind of demons will come out of it?"

I think so. I just don't like the Silver Ogre, but I think I can handle the rest."

　The Silver Ogre, which specializes in high-speed combat, is a troublesome opponent, but I thought other demons would be able to beat it.

'Isn't that pride? You should be more careful.

　I nodded to Metis' opinion, thinking, 'Yes.

'That's true, but I think the strongest demon that would appear during the dedication would be the silver ogre.'

　If a large demon can emerge, it is more of a threat than a silver ogre. However, the dedication room is only as big as a gymnasium, so it is difficult for a dragon class size to move around even if it can appear.

　I brought the taa-boys out of the shadows and had a bit of a lively evening. The next day, after a tiring day, I headed to the dedication room. As I entered the dedication room, I saw the well where the votive offerings were thrown in.

　When there is only one person challenging during the dedication, the Elmores lurk in the shadows, as they are more likely to find luxurious magical equipment. I took out my dagger of light and approached the well.

　He looked into the well and then dropped the dagger of light into the well. At that moment, an enormous amount of magical power and a mist-like substance began to erupt into the room. Just when you think it is the same as last time, the dedication room begins to expand.

What do you mean?"

　In a panic, I scurried around. The size of the room doubled and tripled, becoming large enough for a large demon to rampage.

　The misty stuff converged and took shape. It became a dragon with only bones, looking down at me. It must have been about ten meters high from the ground to its head. In addition, it had a long, stumpy, bony tail.

Bone Dragons...that's a dangerous looking tail."

　As I focused my attention on the tail, there was a loud clatter and the bone dragon began to spin. The tail, which was flexing like a whip, came at me.

　Activate the "catapult" and throw the body backward and diagonally upward. You hear the sound of the bone dragon's tail whipping the wind as it passes under your feet.

　The swinging tail hit the wall of the dedication room. The sound of destruction echoed as if a car accident had occurred, and the bones of the tail dug into the wall. If this had been a human, a single blow would have been fatal. The muscles in his face tightened involuntarily.

　When he lands on the ground using the "airbag," he activates a series of "crash balls" and scatters D-particle vibration balls toward the bone dragon.

　I did not expect the D-particle vibration ball to hit and wanted to see if the bone dragon would notice. Unfortunately, the bone dragon noticed the D-particle vibration ball and moved to avoid it.

　The movement was quicker than I had expected. It is light because it is only made of bones. I was tempted to ask myself, "How can he move so quickly if he has no muscles?