Chapter 8 – Exploration of the D-class Historical Ruins
After purchasing and getting Eris’s weapons and armor ready, we immediately came to the D-class historical ruins in the outskirts of Sphereart.
“Now, we’ll finally enter into the historical ruins. This time, the subjugation of the evil tribes in the historical ruins is the priority, so actively defeat them. Now, let’s depart!” (Akane)
“”Yes!!”” (Finn+Iris)
When we entered the historical ruins, five goblins came into sight at once. Finn instkilled two, and Eris similarly instkilled two with『Fire Pellet』. The remaining one was cut into two with a single slice of my sword. Hmm, goblins weren’t big experience points.
“Eris, when you use『Pellet-type』magic, make all the pellets in a pointed shape and apply rotation to them. A feeling like this,『Ice Pellet』.” (Akane)
Chanting Ice Pellet, I stopped the balls in that place while keeping the shape long and narrow and applying rotation.
“Onee-sama, you’re amazing. It looks like it’s stopped midway, but it’s shape is pointed and it’s also rotating entirely.” (Iris)
In opportune timing, two wind wolves came out.
“What a perfect timing. First, this is the ordinary version.” (Akane)
All of the pellet balls hit the wolf, and it died.
“This is the rotating version.” (Akane)
The instant it was hit, big holes opened up here and there in the wind wolf’s body, and it died.
“They both died, but as you can see, the power is completely different. Let’s name the rotating version『Ice Rifle』. With your current skill level, you should be able to do it without any problems.” (Akane)
Eris *yep, yep* nodded her head while her eyes sparkled.
“Onee-sama, you’re amazing. I hadn’t thought of that at all. I’ll try to do it immediately.” (Iris)
“Finn as well, when you use martial arts, slightly rotate your fist when you hit your opponent. If you do that, your power will rise. Experts should do this without fail.” (Akane)
“Yes!” (Finn)
I gave advice while they subjugated evil tribes such as goblins (F-class), goblin lords (D-class), and orcs (D-class), and while teaching them ways to avoid traps and things like that, we steadily advanced downward. How I managed to do these things was because, when I was in the castle, I was able to read all the books about skills, magic, traps, etc. I also studied in the mental world, and we were advancing easily. Well, this was D-class. I watched closely for if there was information about the goddess Sphere, but there was nothing at all. Even if there was some, for example, it was only information I knew. Eventually, we came to the underground’s tenth floor—the lowest layer—in the blink of an eye in about six hours while repeatedly taking breaks. The second we entered the room, the way to the passage was blocked, and escaping became impossible. And, what appeared was,
2 goblin lords (D-class), 2 orcs (D-class), and one orc lord (C-class Boss).
“A boss room? Finn, you defeat the orc lord. It’s a bit stronger than the goblin knight last time. But, if it’s you, you’ll be fine.” (Akane)
“Yes!” (Finn)
“Eris, the two goblin lords. If it’s the current you, there won’t be a problem.” (Akane)
“Yes, Onee-sama, please leave it to me!” (Iris)
We entered battle preparations.
○○○ Iris’s Point of View
D-class goblin lords, normally, they’d be scary opponents. But, I was taught『Magical Power Cladding』by Onee-sama, I knew I could fight sufficiently even if I was alone. But, negligence was forbidden. My numeric values other than magical power were much lower. This, was a ‘victory goes to the one who makes the first move’ battle.
Onee-sama had said ‘Don’t rely on existing magic’. She also had said ‘There are drawbacks in every magic, so improve it yourself with trial and error’. Yes, it was something I had wanted until now. So far, I had asked Moore-jii and Pope-sama questions about magic, but both of their replies were the same ‘because it is a magic like that’. Onee-sama taught me before I said it. I had also thought about the way to use pellet-type, but it wasn’t successful at all. Onee-sama solved it in one go. I’d try to live up to Onee-sama’s expectations.
“First,『Stone Pellet』” (Iris)
Concentrating magical power on the staff, I made several pellets in a long and narrow pointed shape, added rotation, and––––released it.
“Go!『Stone Rifle』” (Iris)
When the goblin lords came this way, I released the magic. Then, impacting several times faster than my previous pellets, they opened up holes here and there in the bodies of the two goblin knights. –––––No way, I had heard they couldn’t be killed unless you chanted it three times, but I was able to kill them in a single blow.
When I looked at Onee-sama, she killed the orcs before I knew it, and looked this way.
“Iris, you did good. It looks like you were able to master it immediately, huh.” (Akane)
“Yes!” (Finn)
I did it~, I was praised by Onee-sama. Oh, yeah, what about Finn-ane?
The moment I looked, Finn-ane directly received a blow due to the orc lord’s devoted spear, and was blown off.
○○○ Finn’s Point of View
Haa, haa, the orc lord was strong. That spear was especially troublesome. He wouldn’t let me slip into his chest at all.
“GUAAAA———”
Ah, the orc lord thrust its spear consecutively. Ku, it was fast. I somehow guarded to my chest. At that time. My foot tripped on a protrusion of the ground, and my body staggered. The orc lord couldn’t overlook that. ——This was bad! I instantly guarded with the forearm part of my iron claws, and concentrated magical power on my arm. Then, a great shock came, and I was blown off.
I managed to stand up, but how would I kill it? How? At that time, I heard Onee-sama’s big voice.
“Finn, every creature has a weak spot. If you attack that spot, it’ll certainly destroy its stance. Don’t give up, look closely at the orc lord’s movements. The current you should be able to see through it.” (Akane)
Every creature had a weak spot? If I attacked that spot, its posture could be destroyed? Calm down, me. Teacher was saying that, to search without giving up. ––––––First, I’d observe its movements. Then, the orc lord charged, and came mowing down with his spear. It was quite quick in that huge body. When I avoided the spear, a gap was made on the orc lord’s left arm.
“There!” (Finn)
He avoided a direct hit, but I gave him a small wound. Now, it was fine with this.
For a bit, it became a stalemate.
“Haa, haa, haa.” (Finn)
“Gururu~”
Speaking clearly, I was at a disadvantage. If it remained like this, I wouldn’t have physical strength. The orc lord also probably knew that. Again, it thrust consecutively with its spear. But, it was strange. It had less sharpness than before. What was wrong? When I looked closely, it was bleeding from its left elbow. That place was where I had slashed at. But, it shouldn’t have been a problem if it was just that, so why?
–––––No way, the joint! I see, the orc lord also had joints, the same as us. If I scratched those places, its movements would grow dull for sure. First, I’d knock about the joints of its arms thoroughly. I continued to attack the joints of his arms at every little opportunity. Then, the attacks which were sharp until some time ago suddenly were becoming dull. And, the orc lord finally dropped its spear. Now! I concentrated magical power on my right iron claw, and thrust it. The orc lord switched to martial arts and released a sharp thrust at me, but I avoided this and got on top of his arms. And–––––
“It ends with this. HAAA~~,『Thunder Fang』” (Finn)
I drove Thunder Fang into the orc lord’s face. It beautifully sliced its head, and the orc lord died. Hooray, I was able to kill it somehow. If it wasn’t for Master’s advice, I might have died
“Master~~, I did it~~! Thank you very much for the advice.” (Finn)
“Nicely done, I think you probably would have noticed even if I hadn’t said it.” (Akane)
“I wouldn’t have. I was just thinking about entering its chest.” (Finn)
“A frontal attack is also fine, but it’s also important to change tactics occasionally. Acquire a more flexible way of thinking.” (Akane)
“Yes!” (Finn)
○○○ ProtagonistAkane‘s Point of View
Eris had an easy victory, and Finn’s was a narrow one, huh. Yup, it was growing into a pleasant feeling. I chanted『High Heal』on Finn, and after a fifteen minute break, we went into the passage we saw before.
When we went through the passage, there was a big room, and there was a statue of the goddess Sphere on the center altar.
“Onee-sama, it seems that up until five years ago, if you prayed at this statue, your physical strength and magical power were recovered. Now, that effect has disappeared, and if you pray, it only returns you to the entrance above ground.” (Iris)
Somehow, it felt somewhat like a game. It was an elegant statue, but I didn’t feel anything in particular in it. What worried me was just that the physical strength and magical power recovery ability had disappeared.
“Oh, Master, there’s a jewel on the pedestal of the statue of the goddess.” (Finn)
“I wonder, does this jewel have some kind of meaning?” (Akane)
“Regarding that, even now, it isn’t know what meaning it has.” (Iris)
Iris also came, and the second she touched the jewel, the jewel began to shine.
“Eh, I just touched it, so why! Onee-sama, what should we do!” (Iris)
There wasn’t a change when Finn and I touched it. –––maybe, it was because she was the saint! She’d done it now, huh.
And, when the light settled, there was a staircase before our eyes. There was no choice but to descend them, right?
“It seems the mechanism operates when the saint touches it. Both of you, let’s go.” (Akane)
“Why was there was such a device…..ah, please wait. Onee-sama, Finn-ane.” (Iris)
After we descended the stairs, there was a huge underground lake. Furthermore, it was very clear and normal. There weren’t any evil tribes, either. Why was there something like this in the historical ruins dungeon? There seemed to be nothing in the surroundings. It was three o’clock, right?
Perfect, let’s take a break. It was mid-afternoon snack time.
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