Chapter 149
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The remains of the shredded Tri-Head Dragon gather at the scene as if rewinding time. After squirming like slime several times, it reverts to the form of an unscathed three-headed dragon.
Purume had anticipated this outcome when the severed body first reassembled itself.
The already troublesome Tri-Head Dragon now possesses a body with liquid-like characteristics that nullify physical destruction.
In other words, the monster before them is a completely new species – a Liquid Dragon, so to speak.
「It’s almost time—」
Almost simultaneously with her whisper, high-level magic spells are unleashed from behind – one, followed by two, three, four.
Despite their questionable personalities, those chosen for this mission prove their worth. Their flawless and powerful magic rains down without interruption.
Voices from behind cry out: 「We did it!!」 「We’ve done it!!」 「We’ve accomplished it!!」 「We pulled it off!」 「We’ve succeeded!」 「We’ve managed it!」 Purume, who never believed this would defeat it, feels even more anxious.
As the smoke from various high-level magic spells clears—
「Grrrrrrrrrrrroooooooooar!!」
There stands the dragon, unharmed—letting out a roar of rage.
Its earth-shaking bellow is powerful enough to crush the morale of their personnel.
「Don’t panic!! We haven’t suffered any casualties either!! There are still plenty of ways to deal with this!!」
The Liquid Dragon swings its tail and slams it into the ground. Soil scatters like shotgun pellets, assaulting the party.
「Protect—」
At her command, several of the numerous Grave Mines—spheres of blue flame positioned in the air—move to the front of her, perfectly incinerating all the flying debris.
In the rear, following battle strategy, the shield-bearers were properly protecting the mages and healers, so they remained unharmed— just as they breathed a sigh of relief, the Liquid Dragon, likely using earth magic, easily plunges both its front legs into the ground as if stabbing tofu with chopsticks. Its raised hands are loaded with a massive amount of soil.
「Shielders, something’s coming!! Protect at all costs!! Healers!! Those who are out of mana, drink potions immediately!! Here it comes!! Activation!」
With the sound of a ring shattering, Purume summons even more Grave Mines—enough to fill the surrounding space.
「Grrrrrooooooooooaaaarrrr!!!」
It’s a race against time. In response, the soil in the Liquid Dragon’s hands has already transformed into a massive cone shape.
「All of you!! This is the critical moment!! Grit your teeth!!」
She rallies the members behind her and launches a large number of Grave Mines towards the soil cone, ahead of the Liquid Dragon.
Before the mass of blue flames can make contact, the cone is fired from the dragon’s hands with a loud 「Dogyuu!!」, reminiscent of a rocket launch.
「Dododododo!!」 Small explosions occur each time the Grave Mines make contact, chipping away at its enormous volume— However, the momentum of the remaining soil cone isn’t completely nullified. Purume quickly draws her artificial magic sword—Imitation Gold, and
「Aaaaaahhh!!!」
With a battle cry that could rend the air, she hurls it.
The magic sword with its golden blade pierces the soil cone at top speed—explosion—leaving behind the sound of crumbling rocks—penetration—and then pierces into the Liquid Dragon beyond—at that moment—「Release!」—her voice triggers a massive explosion.
Screams are heard from behind. The impact of the explosion is not to be underestimated, and the scattered debris retains enough lethality.
「Heal the injuries!! Don’t run out of mana!!」
Purume utilized the property of Imitation Gold to store unlimited mana, releasing it all at once to cause a mana explosion.
Splitting attacks are ineffective, high-level magic beatdowns are ineffective, so the method employed was a mana explosion caused by sacrificing the artificial magic sword.
However,
「Gyariririririiiiiruuuaaaaaaa!!!」
Though it might have taken some damage, as evidenced by the wisps of smoke, the Liquid Dragon emerges with all its body parts intact.
Purume feels the terror of their viable strategies being eliminated one by one.
「Damn it! Then!!」
There’s still a way to deal with this!!
「Grave Mines!! Take this!!」
The remaining blue flames are launched towards the Liquid Dragon.
They mustn’t allow the Liquid Dragon to attack. A single strike is extremely powerful, and even the slightest mistake in dealing with it could result in a fatal wound.
「I’ll continue to hold it back!! Shielders and healers, prepare for unforeseen circumstances!! Mages, unleash your most powerful spells at my signal!!」
She said she would hold it back.
This was a declaration that she would not only prepare for the upcoming all-out attack but also manage to hold it back.
As if mocking Purume and the others who face it with desperate resolve, the Liquid Dragon takes a step forward, attempting to close the distance and turn them directly into stains on the ground—immediately after,
「Ignition,」 Purume chants.
Bang!! One of the many positioned blue flames makes contact with the Liquid Dragon and explodes. As it loses balance and slumps, two more blue flames are positioned where the Liquid Dragon is about to fall—Babang!! Another explosion occurs.
In an instant, the Liquid Dragon goes from composed to enraged, raising its heads—only to find another blue flame waiting—Bang!! Another explosion.
Purume’s placement and control of the Grave Mines is exquisite. Blue flames positioned wherever the Liquid Dragon moves continue to explode over and over again, every few breaths.
Her stalling tactic—it was an endless series of small-scale explosions caused by the Grave Mines.
Whether out of instinct or pride, the Liquid Dragon, tormented by a smaller being, lets out a scream from its throat—and once again makes contact with a Grave Mine, causing an explosion.
「You brainless beast!」
She infuses the remaining two Imitation Golds with the Liquid Dragon’s mana and throws them with calculated force. The two artificial magic swords, neither penetrating completely nor being expelled, remain inside the Liquid Dragon’s body.
「Provoke」
Responding to her call, the Magic Sword Nidhogg glows and transforms into a bow. Gluttony Glaireaud (Multi-Mana Conversion Piercing Light Bow Form)—that was the name of this form of the Magic Sword Nidhogg.
It far exceeds her height and resembles a 「ballista,」 once used as a siege weapon, more than a 「bow.」 Somehow futuristic yet reminiscent of supernatural magic, its appearance, embodying two contrasting elements, takes the breath away from those who see it.
Held horizontally by Purume, it emits an intense magical surge and sound, ready to take down the enemy in one shot, waiting for her signal.
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