Episode 97 Battle with the Vagabond
Together with Taichi and the others, Kurumi, the journalist from a weekly magazine, is waiting.
"Branch Chief Kondou, have there been any casualties?"
"Right now, I don't know."
After changing clothes while the Branch Chief was dealing with Kurumi, we gather in front of the dungeon.
The number of adventurers entering the dungeon is eleven, including Branch Chief Kondou. Branch Chief Kondou comes to my side.
"Grimm, do the students of the academy really have magic that can deal damage to a SteelLizard?"
"Yeah, the students can use Thunder-type Life Magic."
"Thunder-type? Oh, you mean lightning-type?"
It seems that lightning type is correct. I think SeventhHighBlade can also deal damage, but I don't know how high the SteelLizard's defense is, so I don't say it.
I ask the Branch Chief what I am worried about.
"Branch Chief, I heard that you need Attack Magic like 'Death Shot' or better to defeat the SteelLizard. Is there someone among these members who has mastered that level of Attack Magic?"
"Ahh, D-class adventurers Matsumoto and Fujii have mastered it. However, when it comes to the 'Death Shot' class, it consumes a lot of mana, and it seems that they can't fire many shots."
Why is that? 'Heat Shell', my most powerful Life Magic, doesn't consume much mana. Maybe it's because Life Magic basically uses the D-Power of D-Particles.
"In that case, shall we kill the monsters we encounter along the way?"
The Branch Chief thanks me when I offer to take over.
Alisa and the others are listening to me and Branch Chief Kondou.
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"Okay, I'll take the lead."
"Understood."
We take the lead and begin exterminating the monsters. The sight of the five of us using Life Magic to kill monsters gives an overwhelming feeling.
Since we practiced quick shooting, even if we encounter a few swarms, we will drive them away in the blink of an eye. Tesshin and Branch Chief Kondou watch the situation.
"The monster extermination speed is fast. Magic is also being fired repeatedly, won't they run out of magic power?"
Tesshin reacts to the Branch Chief's words.
"I was surprised when I started using Life Magic, but Life Magic consumes very little mana."
"Hmm, is that so. I think the time has come to comprehensively review Life Magic."
While I am defeating the monsters in front of the Branch Chief, we come to the stairs on the 3rd floor.
We go down to the 4th floor. Three Wizards, including Tesshin, approach us.
"From here on, we'll take the lead. Grimm and the others, please rest in the back."
"Roger."
We go to the back of the group.
"Branch Chief Kondou, how strong is the SteelLizard?"
"SteelLizards have such a powerful bite that they can easily tear a human to pieces. What you have to be careful with is the whip-like tail attack. If you eat that, even if it's light, you'll get broken bones."
It seems to move quickly. It's an enemy suitable for Muscle Wizards, but the opponent's defense is too high, so unless you have a special weapon, it's impossible for a Muscle Wizard to defeat.
About 20 minutes into the 4th floor, one of the Attack Wizards senses the power of the SteelLizard and raises a warning voice.
"I sense a strong magical power."
Tension runs through the adventurers.
A SteelLizard appears from behind a large rock. It's bigger than I had imagined, and the scales on its body are shining silver, making it look more like a robot from old stories than a creature.
The SteelLizard tries to bite Tesshin. Tesshin jumps back and avoids with a jumping power that is far from human. In that gap, another Muscle Wizard jumps in like the wind and thrusts a spear made of Holy Silver into the back of the SteelLizard.
The tip of the spear made of holy silver bounces off the scales of the SteelLizard. It's incredibly high defense.
The Muscle Wizard used magic to increase his strength many times over, and thrust a spear made of holy silver, which is stronger and harder than steel. Yet, it was easily defended.
"Grimm-sensei, how does it compare to the OrcGeneral?"
Chika asks a question.
"I don't know yet. If there's a chance, I'll hit it with SeventhHighBlade."
Chika turns to face me.
"Let me try."
"After the Muscle Wizards back off from the SteelLizard. Until then, don't mess with it."
"Understood."
The battle between Tesshin-tachi and the SteelLizard intensifies. However, the attacks with the Muscle Wizards' weapons are almost ineffective.
Branch Chief Kondou starts giving instructions in a loud voice.
"Tesshin, can you hold it down a little longer?"
"Not for long."
"Matsumoto, Fujii. Kill it with 'Death Shot'."
The two choose an easy-to-target location and position themselves. And then, the moment 'Death Shot' is ready, the Branch Chief's voice flies out.
"Back away from the SteelLizard!"
Tesshin-tachi leap and retreat as if they have wings on their backs. At that moment, Matsumoto and Fujii release 'Death Shot'.
Two armor-piercing magic bullets emitting faint yellow light fly towards the SteelLizard. The armor-piercing magic bullets are formed by magical power with the
As a result, the armor-piercing magic bullets do not hit the target and hit the rear part of the long torso. The hard scales scatter and the monster's flesh is gouged out, but they aren't fatal.
The SteelLizard begins to act violently in pain and runs towards the two Attack Wizards.
"Not good, run away."
Kondou's loud voice echoes.
The tail of the SteelLizard that twists its body turns into a whip and slams into the torsos of Matsumoto and Fujii. Tesshin and the others catch Matsumoto and Fujii who are knocked away and retreat.
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