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Chapter 328: Fenrir Force
“Where the hell do you think you’re looking!?” (Tact)
“Ah, sorry, sorry. My bad.” (Naofumi)
Now then, I should stop showing off.
It’s about time I take this battle seriously.
“Everyone, cast support! If we combine our power, we should easily be able to crush this guy!” (Tact)
Oy… the rules have changed, dude.
Didn’t you say you would be enough alone?
「Zveit Boost」!
「Zveit Magic」!
… etc.
And like that, various support magics were cast, but it doesn’t feel like anything’s changed that much.
In comparison, Revelation Aura X’s effects are amazing.
But it’s not like this guy’s a Hero, and if I didn’t distribute points into the skill, it wouldn’t have been this effective.
“Good, we can win with this!” (Tact)
“Just because you got a bit stronger, don’t be so conceited!” (Tact)
“This is that last time you’ll be able to laugh. Now feel the power of my magic, after I’ve been given strength by everyone!” (Tact)
No, I’m not laughing. I’m just fed up…
For argument’s sake… he’s casting quite fast.
『I, the True Hero who has understood the origin of power command. Let the truth once more be read forth. Let tempests of flame burn all that he owns』!
“Dreifach!?” (Naofumi)
Wait a second.
What a joke.
But if you think about it, Revelation is a magic specific to Heroes.
In truth, this is the fastest casting that I’ve ever seen.
“Take this!” (Tact)
Tact has a smile on his face as he activates his magic.
A tornado of flames starts up and begins flying in my direction.
『I, an ordinary Hero who has understood the origin of power command. Let the truth once more be read forth. Clear the tempests of flame that burns all before him』!
「Anti Dreifach Firestorm」
I analyze the magic Tact chanted, and activate one to nullify it.
Even with the time lag in my cast, I was able to completely nullify it, you know.
“I can’t say I’m impressed. You… did you really master magic? Just how many years did you live in this world again?” (Naofumi)
“Wha-” (Tact)
Upon having his special magic easily nullified, the man is speechless.
It appeared to be an AoE spell, so is that what he used to level grind?
“So this is the power of the Cane… I’ll definitely make it mine!” (Tact)
“Wrong, fool…” (Naofumi)
What a misunderstanding. This isn’t anything from the Cane.
Well, I was able to analyze it quite quickly, but reading magic was the result of my own research.
“And wait, you have a Dragon Emperor following you, right? Shouldn’t you know the Dragon Pulse Law? The one that lets you easily interfere with others!?” (Naofumi)
I’m really fed up.
Where’s his mastery of magic?
It’s true that his casting was quick.
But I’m able to chant even faster than that with ease.
From my conjecture, this one… No, I can think about that later.
Hmm?
I see Bitch chanting magic in my direction. She hasn’t learned a thing.
She’s probably trying to create an opening for Tact to attack or something of the sort.
Like I’d let you.
I’ll blow all of you away at the same time.
「Zveit Wing Blo-」
「Fenrir Force X」!
I weave in my chi, and get Tact and Witch in a line before releasing a skill.
The Cane shines, and the clamped wolf head ornament opened its mouth. A beam of light fires out of the Jewel portion.
“Uo!”
A thick, lazer-esque beam shoots out and flies at Witch.
Even Tact, who was at point blank range, was able to dodge it.
His reflexes are just naturally good.
I guess it took 3 seconds to cast.
Since it missed, I cancelled it out. But the SP expenditure was high.
Ah… After I shot it, I realized it.
Or my rage will never clear.
In that aspect, perhaps this was for the best.
“Damn! I missed.” (Naofumi)
A few meters from the beam’s impact point, Witch’s legs had given out on her.
From what I remember, it was a human woman wearing maid clothing.
But she was pointing a rifle at me, so I don’t care what happened to her.
Does this count as murder?
These people would have shot me to death if a chance ever came.
She was doing the same thing as Witch.
“Ah…” (Tact)
Tact is in a daze, as he stared at the scarf that belonged to the woman fluttering in the wind.
“The next one won’t miss.” (Naofumi)
But the cooldown time is quite long.
I grip the cane and start charging it.
“YOU BASTAAAAAAAAAARD!” (Tact)
In a rage like the old Trash, Tact begins swinging around his weapons randomly.
But I dodge them all.
“You! You killed Eri! I definitely won’t forgive you! I’ll brutally murder you!” (Tact)
“KYAAAAAAAAA!”
Tact’s Harem squad raises a scream after they realize the situation.
You often see anger changing to strength in anime, but I guess this is how reality works.
This brings to mind the scene of Female Knight fighting the cursed Ren.
I bet it felt like this when she was dodging his attacks.
I may be contradicting myself, but he needs to get angry in a calm manner.
Like I am right now.
“Do you understand what you’ve done!? Eri was… my childhood friend who’s followed me around since I was young. My first partner, and the one who accepted me. And you… you don’t even have the qualifications to kill someone as precious as her!” (Tact)
“Like I care! If you step onto the battlefield, you have to be prepared to die. Did you ever think of the ones you killed yourself!? Did you ever listen to them if they said the same!?” (Naofumi)
What naivety.
If you don’t want them to die, then you have to be prepared to sacrifice yourself to protect them.
Atlas was… always telling me that.
That since I was precious, she always had to be there to protect me.
When I held up my staff, what did he do?
No, it’s because he dodged that the attack went off course.
If she’s that special, then at least stand in front of her, if you think the attack is that powerful. He even has my Shield.
“Though I killed her, let me say as such: It’s your fault for not protecting her.” (Naofumi)
No, I don’t care about logic.
If he didn’t want to bring about any casualties, then he should have bet his own life.
He truly lacks the resolve to jump into the flames.
Ah… this is irritating.
「First Float Mirror, Second Float Mirror」
I deploy the Cane’s version of the Float Shields, and have them circle around Tact.
“Kunu! Damn! Don’t run away!” (Tact)
“And why do I have to stand and take your attacks? The Shield has its own way of fighting.” (Naofumi)
It’s not like my reflexes are bad.
This wouldn’t change even if I had the Shield.
It’s just that I usually opt not to dodge.
My job is to stop the enemy’s movement.
“I’m going to shoot some magic, so try taking it.” (Naofumi)
“As if I would!” (Tact)
I’ll use one with a fast chant.
「Zveit Fire」!
「Zveit Water」!
By the way, these are the only attribute magics I’ve learned so far.
Since I borrowed the Cane, I can cast them, but there isn’t really a need for me to learn them.
“An attack like that-” (Tact)
My magic flew slowly in a straight line, so Tact easily dodges it.
But that wasn’t my goal.
The dodged magic hits Tact from behind.
“Gu!? What did you do!?” (Tact)
“You can at least understand that much, right?” (Naofumi)
It’s Float Mirror’s ability. If you angle them right, you can reflect some skills and magics.
“Then let me show it so you can understand.” (Naofumi)
「Erst Blast」!
I grip the Cane in my hand and release a skill.
Tact merely dodges it again, but the mirrors that moved by my will reflect it, and let the beam circle around Tact.
I’m not trying to hit him. I’m really just playing around.
I move the mirrors continuously to create a cage out of the blast.
Ah, it seems I unlocked a combo.
The mirrors are now moving by themselves.
How convenient.
Can Trash control them like this?
I get the feeling that will be troubling later.
It appears that each and every weapon requires a different aptitude.
He said he could use quite a few high ranking skills.
Apparently, he can make angled structures out of the mirrors to split reflections and hit simultaneously from all sides or hit in a wide scope.
There’s the chance that it may hit an ally, but he said it works out if you calculate it right. It’s impossible for me.
The best I can do it move these flat mirrors to my will.
Ah… I truly am the Hero of the Shield.
「Blast Prison」!
When I shout the skill name, the prison made of my blast skill explodes.
“Guhah!” (Tact)
The explosion sends Tact flying.
A few of them get over the shock and point their rifles at me.
“Not yet! I’m… not hurt at all. T-this is… but a scratch.” (Tact)
“Ah, I see.” (Naofumi)
He’s being Stoic… as he says that, the surrounding women begin casting recovery magic.
Does his pride allow that? Did his anger override it?
“Do you hate having your women die that much? Then if I target them, will you focus on protecting them?” (Naofumi)
Tact’s face turns pale. He turns his eyes to the women around him.
Those women were looking at me and shaking.
What is it… I really do feel like a villain right now.
For revenge to feel this refreshing… this is the first I learned of it.
Because my weapon’s been the Shield up until now, I could only hurt enemies indirectly.
Who was it that said that Revenge doesn’t bring anything?
Isn’t that right, Witch?
But these thoughts are dangerous.
If I go too far, I’ll get devoured by a curse, so I should stop.