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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 314

2015-04-17T16:28:49Z

182.55.92.152: /* Last Will */

==Last Will==

My body’s light; it feels as if I’m floating.

I shouldn’t even be here. But the various events, and the actions of various people. I saw them.

Through Ren’s portal, the Queen and I were sent to Melromark. And we were immediately rushed to the largest medical facility there.

Both of our wounds are serious, and our consciousnesses faint.

I’m hurt so seriously that if I were to merely look at myself, I wouldn‘t be able to bear it.

“This is terrible… a severe curse has been inflicted. Start the preparations for the ritual magic!”

A healer shouts out, and priests were called from the Four Hero Church.

They’re probably going to attempt everything they can.

“Please get a hold of yourself, Naofumi-sama!”

“Yeah, Aniki!”

“Master!”

“Rafu~”

Having had their wounds fully healed, the other heroes, Taniko, Sadina, and Kiel are resting in another room.

Good. Their injuries are comparatively light.

At this rate, they should be able to move around just fine.

“We’ll be starting treatment now. Everyone else should rest and heal their wounds as well.”

Raphtalia, Firo, and Fohl kept on calling out to me until the end.

And I was once again shrouded in darkness.

What I saw next was the Queen and Trash.

Her wounds were severe, and everyone could plainly see the god of death lingering over her.

“…Goho!”<ref>TL: Coughing sound</ref>

Trash’s hand trembles as he grasps the Queen’s hand, and prays.

Luckily, he had escaped without injury, so he was permitted to stay with her.

“We’ll begin administering the Yggdrasil extract. We’ll simultaneously use our highest forms of healing magic, and out highest class of holy water. On top of that, ritual magic…”

The Healer gives out directions like a doctor as he begins casting healing magic on her wounds.

She’s undergoing extensive, heavy treatment.

But nothing seems to be eliciting any reaction from her.

“What a curse… It’s comparable to the one cast on the Hero of the Shield-sama over there.”

“Mirellia.” (Trash)

As if she was reacting to Trash’s words, the Queen slowly opened her eyes, and looked at him.

“Your voice… your exchange… I heard it.” (Queen)

“You can’t speak right now, Queen-sama!”

The healer warns her as he continues the treatment.

But the Queen slowly lays her head sideways, and answers.

“I know… there’s nothing you can do to prolong my life, right?” (Queen)

“T-that is…”

The healer stumbles over his words, before Trash glares at him, and he steps back.

“What are you doing!? The one you’re treating is the Queen of this country! If you call yourself a healer, then you have to put your life on the line, and heal her no matter what!” (Trash)

“You can’t… give your people impossible orders, dear.” (Queen)

The Queen weakly warns him.

It feels weird for me to come to an understanding with Trash, but I could empathize with him.

The situation was similar to how I lost Atlas.

The sadness of losing one dear.

The despair felt in one’s own incompetence.

The hatred felt against the cause.

All of those mix together, and make it so you can’t think anything anymore.

“B-but…” (Trash)

“This is… perhaps it’s heavenly retribution. My ineptitude… caused me to sacrifice my own daughter. My obsession with protecting this country, the world…” (Queen)

“Wrong! That’s definitely wrong!” (Trash)

Trash desperately refutes the Queen’s words.

“… Is that true? I get the feeling that it’s all my fault. My daughter… Malty grew to be such a child, because she emulated my own incompetence. Because of my lukewarm decisions, everything… turned out like this.” (Queen)

“That is… me… my…” (Trash)

Perhaps Trash is blaming himself for the loss of the Queen. His voice shakes.

But the Queen speaks to him once more.

“Likely, the Hero of the Whip… no, invaders will come and invade this country.” (Queen)

“…” (Trash)

“Right now, Melromark is in a dire situation. Luckily, Iwatani-sama and the heroes, as well as their comrades are here.” (Queen)

“Then, the Hero of the Shield is…!” (Trash)

“You… realize it already, don’t you? Throw away your past grudges; you have to move forward.” (Queen)

A trickle of tears runs down Trash’s face.

He acts the same as I did when I wished, and Fohl did when he prayed.

I don’t know what he’s asking god for, but I felt something warm, as if I could hold it in my hand.

“Lucia… Mirellia…” (Trash)

And he lightly calls Atlas’s name as well.

“If it was the Wise King of Melromark… if it was Luge Lancerose, then our hopes would be answered.” (Queen)

“But… the Cane no longer answers to my call…!” (Trash)

“You’re wrong. The cane lent you power, not because you were a Hero. It was because you were different from the rest. More courageous than them all, and much wiser.” (Queen)

“…” (Trash)

“I believe. To turn around this disadvantageous situation… to save Melromark from its imminent collapse, we need your…” (Queen)

“I am… I am…” (Trash)

“Fufu… you have so many pieces this time around. Now what move will the Wise King make to surprise me today?” (Queen)

“… Mirellia.” (Trash)

“Let me entrust this country’s future to you. Please save the world… with Iwatani-sama. As the Hero of the Cane, and as my beloved…” (Queen)

Blood runs down her mouth as she smiles at Trash.

“You used your resourcefulness to make your enemies dance. You put awe into the hearts of all that opposed you… Go let the world know your name…” (Queen)

At the same time… the Queen ran out of whatever energy she had left.

“Queen-sama!”

The door slammed open, and a country leader came in.

“Faubley has declared war on the entire world! Under the creed of uniting the world as one under their flag!”

The situation…. Came faster than Trash expected. And people were already pleading to him for answers.

The next time scene I saw was two days later.

“Why the hell is Faubley messing around with World Domination at a time like this!?”

Having finished treatment, Ren and the others that arrived at the castle participated in an allied army meeting, and shouted out upon hearing the information.

The faces of everyone present were dark.

The country of Faubley’s military might was just that high.

And they have individuals of triple our level. We knew their power firsthand.

It’s not like the army didn’t want to stop them, they just didn’t have the means.

“They’ve sure done it. That cowardly Hero… With the waves going on, does he seriously believe he has the time to go around conquering the world!?” (Ren)

“… No, I actually think he does.” (Itsuki)

“He hurt Father-in-Law and Firo-tan, and on top of that, he hurt everyone else. I definitely won’t forgive him!” (Motoyasu)

The army is in agreement with the three Heroes’ words.

The events that transpired in Faubley were relayed to all.

Those from Silt Welt are also present.

That Genmu guy, and the Shusaku as well.

“Naofumi’s being treated… and we’re going to war with Faubley…” (Ren)

“Yes. Right now, Faubley is mobilizing their entire army. The first place they’ll attack is Melromark, then they’ll move on to my country. The countries on the way will be forced to submit to its might…Due to bombardments from their new weapon, the ‘Airplane’, many have already raised a white flag.”

“Is there a reason why they have admitted defeat so quickly?”

“Yes. They tried engaging them in dogfights with flying monsters, but they didn’t have the means to counterattack…”

“Meaning the people riding the planes must be of quite a high level.” (Itsuki)

“Fuee…” (Rishia)

As Rishia lets out her speech habit, Itsuki starts patting her head.

Ren bangs his hand on the table.

“Naofumi’s wounds were severe… how is he doing?” (Ren)

“It’s not looking favorable. We’ve repeatedly tried extensive treatment on him, but…”

“Naofumi-san…” (Itsuki)

“That Tact bastard, just who is he!? How does he have the ability to steal legendary weapons?” (Ren)

Just as Ren was complaining.

A soldier ran into the meeting room.

“New information! Shield Freiden has formed an alliance with Faubley!”

“What!?”

“And the Seven Star Hero, Tact Althaulan Faubley, proclaimed to his people that he was a child of god. That his possession of numerous legendary weapons proved his own divinity!”

The people taking part in the meeting stood up from their seats. There are expressions of shock all around.

It was quite a safe measure for him to take.

Showing his possession of many of the weapons of heroes would either prove that he went against god, or that god loved him.

Since Divine Weapon worship is prevalent in this world, he’ll be treated as a special existence regardless.

Even if he’s the one who killed the heroes.

“What’s more, he stated he would be the one to save the world, the four summoned were evil imposters, and that he would use all his might to destroy them. Also, that he had already purged four of the ‘Evil’ Seven Star Heroes. He declared it to many of the world’s nations!”

“Does he think he’ll get away with spouting such nonsense!?”

“The upper echelon of Faubley’s Church accepted his statements, but the ones on the outskirts of the country faced numerous rebellions. But those that received his power already went to subjugate and quell the revolts. It seems he made quite a few preparations beforehand.”

At the same time, a Shadow-like person appears, and whispers into the Genmu’s ears.

I bet it isn’t anything good.

“… My country is also divided on which side to join.” (Genmu)

The situation is… taking a bad turn.

“What does the Hero of the Gauntlet think of this?” (Genmu)

Though they weren’t really acquaintances, even Fohl could understand that it had to do with his origin. That it would affect his fate.

“Should I answer as a member of the Hakuko Race? Or would you prefer me be the Hero of the Gauntlet?” (Fohl)

“You are not a pure-blood Demi-Human. I’m asking you as a subordinate of the Shield, and as a Hero. Or will you stand by my country as the descendent of Tai Ran Ga Feon?” (Genmu)

Fohl shakes his head.

And he gives words filled with certainty.

“I am the Hero of the Gauntlet, the protector of the village built by the Hero of the Shield. Lineage is of no importance to me, and I don’t plan on doing anything foolish by throwing around my grandfather’s name.” (Fohl)

“Of course. No matter what fate awaits you, my dear, Demi-Humans will always stand by the true Hero of the Shield. Blood has nothing to do with it!” (Genmu)

The Genmu Old Man looks to Fohl with blazing eyes.

“That spirit is enough for me to ascertain your standing. It is my belief that we of Silt Welt should be lending you our power.” (Genmu)

His words were continued by the Shusaku.

“Yes! The Hero-Dono shed tears at the loss of our comrades, and displayed his anger for our cause. Our pride and our faith will not allow us to side with the one who caused the calamity that claimed the lives of many of our people. It would pollute the name of our entire race!” (Shusaku)

All the Demi-Humans present nod.

There’s no way they would permit it.

He’s the root of evil that killed the ones they fought alongside.

I’m not the only one wishing for vengeance.

For all that fell against Houou, there’s no way we can forgive him.

That will remain in everyone’s hearts

“…”

Fohl merely quietly gazed over the meeting.

According to the Genmu, his calm composure… overlapped with that of his grandfather.

“Now, what move should we make… Wise King of Melromark? We’ve already decided the path we must tread. How will you act on your beloved wife’s dying will?” (Genmu)

“…”

Trash remains quiet, with a strained expression on his face.

“In the first place, from his personal history, isn’t there… isn’t something off? Just how much of a genius is he? Airplanes and Bombs… it’s as if he’s a soldier from our world.” (Ren)

Ren voices his complaints to the meeting hall.

And Itsuki quietly raises his hand.

“What’s up?” (Ren)

“This is just a hypothesis, but may I continue?” (Itsuki)

“Yeah.” (Ren)

“Ren-san, upon hearing his history, you didn’t notice it? No, perhaps you did, but you just weren’t able to piece it together.” (Itsuki)

“What?” (Ren)

“What about you, Motoyasu-san?” (Itsuki)

“What could you be talking about?” (Motoyasu)

Itsuki takes a deep breath, and continues.

“… Most likely, it exists in both of your worlds, if you search for it. It’s a common story.” (Itsuki)

Ren and Motoyasu tilt their heads.

“Naofumi-san seemed to have a vague idea, so it’s probably right.” (Itsuki)

“What is it? Just say it already.” (Ren)

Well, it’s not like I was oblivious.

But because I was sure that this wasn’t the world of Manga and Games, I didn’t want to deny the man’s personal effort.

But this incident was just too much.

Assault Rifles.

Planes.

Mastering magic at three.

All of his actions point to a single possibility.

Right, he’s…

“Yes. Most likely, that Tact, the Hero born of this world, was… reincarnated. He’s an otherworlder who was reborn into this world with his memories intact. At least, that’s my theory.” (Itsuki)

“Reincarnation… that thing? Samsara? The cycle of life?” (Ren)

“Yes. There are a few novels about that in my world.” (Itsuki)

“I really only play games, so… I may have read one or two, but I don’t really remember. The only thing I remember is that Game Over = Death, and respawn. With this being a world close to that of a game, it didn’t cross my mind.” (Ren)

“Oh, oh, me too!” (Motoyasu)

Ren and Motoyasu start thinking over the concept of Reincarnation.

I don’t know of the affairs of their worlds, but I’ve read books about that.

A reincarnated protagonist is born into a world of magic… a fantasy world just like this one.

And he becomes immersed in a world far off from the reality he knew.

This time, I’ll do it right. I’ll get status, and money, and women. I’ll get everything.

“So I confirmed it. In books of that genre, the first things most protagonists do is learn magic at a young age, and get higher marks than other people. Also things like using modern knowledge to invent, and other stuff that stands out.” (Itsuki)

“Something like that… I have a feeling I’ve heard about it before. One of my friends on the net spoke fervently about it.” (Ren)

“Right. I don’t think we’ll be able to get any definite proof from the individual, but something dubious is oozing out of his story.” (Itsuki)

“That means that he was summoned from another world, like us?” (Ren)

“It’s a possibility, but… what he plans to do, and what he’s thinking. Do you think you can understand a little more of it now, Ren-san?” (Itsuki)

Ren crosses his arms, and starts thinking.

“He’s thinking like I did before I broke the Spirit Turtle’s seal.” (Ren)

“I don’t look back to the past! I’m buried in my memories of Firo-tan!” (Motoyasu)

“… Someone get Motoyasu-san out of here. He’s in the way.” (Itsuki)

“Yes!” (Three)

“Ah, Kuu-san, Marin-san, and Midori-san, was it? I’ll leave it to you. Go keep him busy for a while, you can even go play. I’ll personally explain it to Naofumi-san later.” (Itsuki)

“Got it!” (Three)

“Nwah! My angels! Where do you plan on taking me!?” (Motoyasu)

And, carrying Motoyasu, the Three Filo Rials left the meeting hall.

I have no idea why they were there in the first place.

“To summarize, he’s thinking like the old us… that the monarchy of this world was corrupt, and had to be destroyed.” (Ren)

“Yes, then things start to make sense.” (Itsuki)

“Then what’s that power he has to steal legendary weapons?” (Ren)

“Perhaps it’s an ESPer ability like one from my world. A power like that wasn’t uncommon in books from my world. Something like stealing the power of others to strengthen yourself.” (Itsuki)

“I see. If Itsuki says it, then it’s a possibility.” (Ren)

“The reason his power didn’t become famous must be because he kept it hidden, and he didn’t use it in front of others. Like how I acted before.” (Itsuki)

With a bitter expression, Itsuki started explaining to Ren.

I guess that’s possible.

Even in things I’ve read, when protagonists are granted too great of a power, they usually live while hiding it.

Usually, it gets exposed due to various unfortunate incidents, but Itsuki is living proof that it’s possible.

“Having it known that he could steal legendary weapons would greatly hinder his actions. But now that the die’s already been cast, he’s using it to its full extent… I guess.” (Itsuki)

“The fact that all of his comrades are women kinda reminds me of the past Motoyasu, too. So things have come together. I see.” (Ren)

Ren nods, as if his questions were all answered.

In contrast, Itsuki seems to be lost in thought.

“What’s strange is the lack of information… it’s odd…. No, we need to decode what to do now. In our fight with Faubley…” (Itsuki)

And the meeting continued.

And my dislodged conscience floated elsewhere once more.

Now I’m not anywhere. An empty space of flickering lights, looping in an endless pattern.

In that space, there was me, and ___…

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Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 302

2015-04-17T15:17:20Z

182.55.92.152: /* Vs. Houou */

==Vs. Houou==

Just as I thought, like the Spirit Turtle, Houou also headed for the area with the densest population. It headed straight for our vast army.

The number 『8』 floats in my field of vision.

I assume this is meant to be the 8th wave.

“You guys, don’t make a mistake and land the killing blow too early.” (Naofumi)

“We know!” (Ren)

Ren is near the front. He faces the low altitude Houou, and begins releasing various attacks at it.

“KYUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!”

The higher Houou starts flapping its wings at us, raining down feathers and fire.

「Meteor Shield」!

I used my chi to raise its defense and scope quite a bit.

With this, I can protect the entire front line, but my powers are insufficient to cover the rest.

This battle is still within expectations.

“You all understand, right?” (Naofumi)

I turn around to find my slaves and the army nodding.

I don’t have the confidence to protect this large of a group.

But I need to scheme to protect as many as I can.

With Atlas’s help, I use a technique that isn't a skill. I deploy 'Collect' at the raining fire.

As if draining down a large funnel, the rain gathers, and heads towards me.

Based on how strong this attack is, I’ll change the battle plans.

In that time, the Heroes began concentrating attacks on the lower altitude bird that rushed at us.

The rain of fire comes into contact with my shield, and stops.

It just feels like a normal rain hitting the top of an umbrella.

What I currently have equipped is the reinforced Spirit Turtle Shell.

–

Spirit Turtle Shell (Awakened) +8 70/70 SR

Ability Bonus:

…

Equipment Bonus:

Skill 「S Float Shield」, 「Reflect Shield」

Special Ability:

Gravity Field
 C Soul Recovery
 C Magic Snatch
 C Gravity Shot
 Tenacity Enhancement
 Magic Defense (Large)
 Lightning Resistance
 SP Drain Null
 Growing Power

Proficiency Level 100

Item Enchant Level 8 - Defense 10% Up

Dragon Spirit Defense 50 Fire Resistance Up

Status Enchant Magic 30+

–

Anticipating Houou’s attacks, I enchanted my weapon perfectly.

With this, I can greatly reduce fire-based attacks.

My Barbarian Armor also has Flame Resistance, so normal attacks shouldn’t harm me at all.

At the moment, the attacks coming down on me aren’t doing anything.

However, the scale of the attack is too big, so I can’t guard the entire army for long.

But that was also to be expected.

「All Zveit Resist Fire」！

The rear support forces cast Fire Resistance magic on the army.

With this, we’ll be able to ignore the rain, and concentrate on attacking.

Hmm?

When the feathers Houou spread come into contact with the ground, a monster called Houou Familiar (Vassal Type) comes into being.

Just as the mural said.

The vanguard immediately rushes forward to annihilate the familiars.

Good!

“Rafu~!”

Rat’s monster Mii-kun changes shape to something like a carpet. He catches all the feathers I fail to block.

He’s good at changing shape, so he’s useful in times like this.

“Let’s go!” (Taniko)

“KYUA!” (Gaelion)

Firo, Gaelion, and Taniko fly towards the higher level Houou.

“Tei!”

“Kyua!”

“Yesh, let’s go!”

Let me go into an explanation of the weaknesses of Firo’s newfound flight.

By flying, she sacrifices a few of her abilities.

According to the bird herself, I explained it before, but she uses magic to fly. So flying greatly diminishes her magic supply.

What’s more, she can’t put as much power into her feet as when on land, so her kicking power decreases. The power in her beak and claws also decreases.

Also, because she has to concentrate on flight, using magic like Quick and Spiral Strike is difficult.

In that aspect, Gaelion, who could fly from the beginning, doesn’t have too many weaknesses.

Breath is his basic attack, and he can use his claws fine.

Because of his leveling, he even learned how to make and shoot homing arrows of fire.

Houou is more skilled in fire, so if Gaelion doesn’t change the attributes of his attacks, he won’t do any damage, though.

But I guess a bird of fire has to have good fire resistance.

「Wing Tornado」

Flapping her wings strongly, Firo rotates her body as she rushes at Houou.

It looks like her Spiral Strike, but it isn’t nearly as fast.

“Tei!”

And after she lands on the high Houou, she delivers a strong kick to it.

Ah, I guess like that, her kick power doesn’t drop.

“Gaelion, let’s do this.” (Taniko)

“Kyua!”

『I lead the power of Gaelion, and desire its incarnation. Earth Pulse, grant me power.』

『KYUAKYUAKYUA』!

「High Wing Slash」!

Gaelion’s wings begin emitting light, and by flapping them, he creates blades of wind.

Those blades pierce the higher Houou.

“KYUIIIIIIII!?”

They’re fighting well.

I need to concentrate on the enemy before me as well.

“HAAH!”

I grab Houou’s foot, and create an opening for Raphtalia, Atlas, and Fohl’s attacks to land.

「Eight Trigrams Karma Blade Second Stroke」!

「Tiger Break」!

“Here I come!” (Atlas)

Raphtalia’s blade pierces Houou’s shoulder, and Fohl’s fist hits its abdomen. Upon Atlas’s thrust, part of its body bursts open.

“I can’t be losing to them! 「Gravity Blade」!” (Ren)

“Yeah! I’ll work hard for Niichan! Woof! Woof!”

Ren jumps at the lower Houou’s head, and stabs it multiple times, while releasing a skill.

Kiel also turns into Kielberus, and sinks her teeth into the bird.

Oh… like a knife through butter, Ren’s blade goes through Houou.

Kiel’s attacks aren’t to be messed with either.

However…

Houou was a being like the Spirit Turtle. A being similar to a spirit or ghost. Whenever it got injured, flames flames gushed out of the wounds, and the injuries healed themselves.

“Ku… what vitality!”

Even if you cut it, you can’t inflict any deep wounds.

How troublesome…

But by what I’ve seen, it’s not like it isn’t taking any damage.

Just like in our simulations, even if it blows itself up, it will be able to revive as if nothing happened. We can’t frivolously kill it. We’ll have to use tactics here.

But we prepared for these attacks. We don’t get any damage from its wings or its breath.

There’s no sign that the lower one will perform any SP draining attacks like the Spirit Turtle.

But just in case, I have re-strengthened the Wrath Shield that dropped due to Gaelion’s meddling. It doesn’t look like I’ll have to use it, though.

The Spirit Turtle’s Shell has high stats, but Wrath is also catching up.

The Shell doesn’t seem to be evolving soon.

But it’s impossible to predict everything.

Perhaps an attack like that is coming soon…

As I grasped the lower Houou to prevent it from escaping, I turned my eyes to the higher one.

I see Motoyasu, Itsuki and Rishia, Sadina, and the Queen releasing various long range attacks at the higher Houou.

“Firo-tan, be careful! 「Brionac」!” (Motoyasu)

「Bird Hunting」! (Itsuki)

「Tornado Throw」! (Rishia)

“Choral Magic!「Water and Lightning Fusion」!” (Sadina)

“High Class Covenant Magic!「Rain Storm」!” (Queen)

Motoyasu throws a spear of light at the beast.

And wait, where are his three followers?

There, I remembered. They’re cooperating with the Filo Rial squad, and fighting on this front.

Itsuki’s arrow divides, and rains down on Houou. Rishia’s tornado of thrown goods spin around it. Finally, Sadina’s pre-prepared Choral Magic lands.

By the look of it, though, it’s not taking as much damage as the lower one.

Firo, Gaelion, the Dragoons, and the other flying monsters… are those Gryphons? Anyways, the soldiers riding them are dealing good damage, but still, we’re dealing too much to the lower Houou.

At this rate, taking them out together will be difficult.

“Hold back a bit more. Or else, we’ll kill it first! We need to match our timings as best as possible!” (Naofumi)

“Got it!” (Ren)

“Yes!” (Raphtalia)

I caution the people on the front line as I deploy my First and Second Float Shields to block its attacks, while I continue pinning it down.

We just have to contain our DPS, and accumulate damage on the High Altitude one.

“!? Naofumi-sama, Houou’s stamina is recoveringǃ” (Atlas)

“Ku… how troublesome.” (Naofumi)

If it’s Atlas’s perception, then she’s definitely right.

If we hold back, it just recovers.

Even so, we can’t go at it seriously.

Management is difficult.

But this isn’t an enemy we can’t beat.

At that moment, I felt a great heat.

The leg I had grabbed slipped through my arms.

Houou converted its whole body into fire.

“Everyone get behind me! 「First Shield」! 「Second Shield」!” (Naofumi)

Is this an attack that was too faded on the mural to read?

I hold my Shield out front, and prepare myself.

“KYUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!”

Surrounded by a whirlwind of fire, Houou rushes at us.

It’s a rush attack like Firo’s Spiral Break.

Though this bird is clad in fire.

“Ku…”

It looks like I can’t get out of this one unharmed.

I feel the skin on my body being grilled.

“Are you alright!?”

Because I took Houou’s rush head-on, the people behind me are unharmed.

But because of the familiars and raining attacks, it’s not like the front line troops aren’t damaged at all. We’ve avoided anything fatal, though.

I felt an abnormality in my own Status.

My magic is being sucked out.

…I have a bad feeling about this.

“KYUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!”

「Meteor Shield」!

The Higher Altitude Houou takes in a deep breath of air, and lets out a breath like a red laser.

Just before it hits, I deploy my Meteor Shield barrier with me at the center.

“Wah!” (Firo)

“Kyua!” (Gaelion)

The people fighting it up close barely manage to avoid it. The breath was directed at us below.

“UWAAAAAAAAH!”

A whole unit is blown away as if they were merely toys.

Damn… it was hiding an attack like that.

“It sucked my magic! The attack the lower one just used sucked the magic of the ground squadron, and the higher one used it to power its attack!”

But he made a grave mistake.

My Spirit Turtle Shell has C Magic Snatch.

After withstanding the blast, a bullet of magic flies out of my Shield towards the lower Houou.

But… before coming into contact, the bullet vanishes.

Getting back magic from it is impossible?

And I was able to tell when I was holding it, but Gravity Field doesn’t work either.

Just how much will you trouble me?

“Uu…”

“To those who took damage, get treated immediately! 「All Zveit Heal」! If you die, you’ll get controlled by the enemy! Rear Supports, we need assistanceǃ” (Naofumi)

On my order, the support squad runs forward and provides relief to those that survived the impact.

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