Manowa Chapter 232

「Fuu」

Jinrai exhaled.

After being enlightened through his battle against the devil, Jinrai was able to sense enemy presences at a level close to Kazane's『Dog's Sense of Smell』. And Jinrai had realized that having Kazane use Information Link to have her『Dog's Sense of Smell』and Circlet of Wisdom's Remote Viewing work together with his sharpened senses would further increase his accuracy.

「Thunder G.o.d Cannon Release!」

Jinrai said while standing on a hill with a good viewpoint as he stuck out his black prosthetic right arm. The arm then changed shape according to Jinrai's will. The exoskeleton was made of Black Rock Dragon scales and knitted Beared Dragon fur. It moved just like a living creature with the transformation from the expansion of Muscle Clay.

At the same time, five legs connected to the shoulder part came alive and stuck into the surroundings to anchor Jinrai's body. Then the remaining 6th leg started moving to pack the warheads.

In addition, the warheads were not stones like yesterday, but iron b.a.l.l.s purchased at an arms shop.

5 fist sized bullets were prepared for the first strike, along with 3 candy sized bullets that were fit for use during normal movement.

Jinrai learned from the previous battle that although the first attack from his Railgun was a direct hit, the accuracy of the subsequent bullets was low. Antic.i.p.ating that, Jinrai had done various things with his way of shooting like aiming slightly below the ground to gouge it out and swallow up the monsters. That gave a peek at the height of Jinrai's battle sense, and together with the disastrous scene of changed terrain, the monsters were caught up in the impromptu shotgun and defeated one after the other, which could be called a great battle result. However, with a Dragon's cla.s.s of defensive power, that method of swallowing them up probably wouldn't be effective.

Therefore, due to the low accuracy of rapid fire they decided to carefully aim and fire one by one this time. And considering the distance at which a direct hit would be possible and the time needed to cancel the anchoring to deal with the approaching enemies, Kazane and Jinrai judged that the limit was probably 5 shots before he would need to transition to normal battle mode.

「The captured dragon-san seems to still be breathing, but... should we start?」

And after Jinrai was ready, Kazane informed Ao. That was the final notice. The body of the dragon captured by the Dragon Eaters that morning hadn't been completely stolen yet. The possibility was not zero. But Ao nodded after Kazane's words. If they let him go here, the tragedy would expand.

「He'll understand. Please.」

Kazane nodded to Ao's gaze. If Kazane could save him, she wanted to save him. But she decided to completely not consider that for the initial shots. As might be expected, they couldn't be foolish and hold back in a fight against 3 dragons. And if they entered the village, the sacrifices would multiply at a terrible rate. They were the natural enemies of dragons. They were the worst enemy, especially for a community of gathered dragons. And for that reason, this village was also a very delicious hunting ground for Dragon Eaters.

(Honestly, trying to deliberately miss a specific one while aiming would be impossible)

Jinrai muttered in his mind while listening to Ao and Kazane's exchange. The Railgun preparations were already complete. He could shoot at any time.

Louise was also set up next to Jinrai. Although it was intended for anti-devil use, the Last Magic Judgement Bolt also had very high simple firepower. In fact, Northern Black Season Gen was also shot down by that magic. This time Louise would release it along with the Railgun.

「Louise Nee-san, let me go first.」

「I know. My self control isn't that bad. I'll fire at my leisure once Jinrai-kun is finished.」

Louise replied with a tense expression. As might be expected, even if they were parasitized, three dragons were a tough opponent. In particular, the Dragon Eater leading the group seemed to be Adult Dragon cla.s.s.

「They're here.」

Everyone present faced forward at Ao's words

Everyone shared Kazane's Remote Viewing and confirmed their appearance.

「They look like dragons wearing wooden armor.」

「They move reasonably well. I'm thankful they can't fly in the sky.」

Kazane replied after Naoki's words. Apparently Dragon Eaters didn't have Wind's Divine Protection. Therefore, they couldn't fly in the sky and didn't have its projectile defense ability. While listening from the side, Jinrai released the magical power of his prosthetic arm『Cindy』.

Then the inside of the arm began roaring and discharging electricity.

「Now, the initial charge.」

So saying, Jinrai toward his prosthetic arm to the Dragon Eaters inside the approaching cloud of dust,

And a bullet was fired along with a roar. Then,

The first shot was a hit. The lead dragon's chest was punched through.

The second shot hit the second dragon, the dragon hijacked that morning, and blew away his right arm.

The third shot missed and flew off into the distance. Jinrai tutted.

He probably aimed too far down for the fourth shot. It gouged out the ground and blew away several Dryad Lizards.

Then the fifth shot directly hit the Adult Dragon cla.s.s Dragon Eater. It successfully blew off his head.

「Nuu, did I do it?」

While watching the approaching Dragon Eaters, he hurriedly put away the body anchoring legs and returned his arm to its normal form. It seemed he had some leeway timewise, but the enemy was also already starting to move. Surprisingly, all three bodies.

「No, they're damaged, but all three can still move.」

Everyone stared in wonder after Ao's words, but they were true.

It seemed the Dragon Heart of the one with the pierced chest was destroyed, but the real body was the plant coiling about the surroundings.

The second dragon simply had his arm blown away.

The head of the third Adult Dragon type was destroyed, but the plant main body was still in good health. Though it wouldn't be able to use Breath now, so that could be considered a good result.

「No, two.」

But immediately after Ao's words, Louise's Judgment Bolt was fired.

It directly hit the Dragon Eater with its chest punched through, instantly set fire to the vegetation covering its body, and continued through to blow away the right shoulder of the Adult Dragon type behind.

「As expected of Louise-san.」

She was a capable woman. Louise laughed after Yumika's praise, but using Judgment Bolt was extremely exhausting. That was the end of Louise's war potential.

「Alright, two remaining. Jinrai-san, Yumika, and Ao against the Adult Dragon type. Dragoon and the summon unit will somehow manage the other dragon-san. We'll leave the Dryad Lizards to Naoki and the others.」

Everyone responded and scattered according to Kazane's instructions.

Though with that said, Kazane, Louise, and Tiara were riding Hippo-kun High and running from the enemy. Any further approach would be dangerous to Kazane's body. Then Tiara started summoning with her back to the enemy.

「Well then, let's do it. Go, Flame Knights! And bright red bird clad winged knight!!」

Using her rapier summoning vessel and her ring, she immediately summoned 10 Flame Knights and one Flame Power.

The enemy was already under their noses. The Flame Knights lined up and set up their greatshields to catch the Dryad Lizards rushing from the front. It seemed these Dryad Lizards had parasitized Earth Dragons, and some of the Flame Knights were blown away due to their high power.

「As expected, directly from the front is tough.」

「Hindering them is sufficient.」

So saying, Kazane, who was riding Hippo-kun High with Tiara, summoned the『Berserk Ogre』.

Then the black ogre suddenly appeared at the center of the Dryad Lizard swarm and Flame Knight unit and started rampaging.

「That summoning speed is crazy.」

Louise muttered dumbfounded as she watched. Kazane's Berserk Ogre was instantly summoned in the center of the battle. Normally, such a monster gathering would disturb magical power and make summoning so close like that impossible, but the Berserk Ogre was a special type of summon, which made it possible.

「But doesn't that Ogre also have dragon power?」

Tiara worriedly asked Kazane. Dragon Eaters were natural enemies to creatures that emitted Dragon Spirit. Kazane had the same reasonable worry as Tiara, but the person himself was motivated, so she gave up.

「In the worst case, I can summon Mino-kun with the Aim bracelet if he's approached, so it's fine.」

Kazane said, then shouted「GO!」

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

t.i.tle: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Adhesion Sword『Gum』, Spell Dagger Feather x2, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphyn Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Eating Ogre King's Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Acc.u.mulator, White Magic Acc.u.mulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring

Level : 32

Health: 124

Magic Power: 235+420

Strength: 55+20

Agility: 50+14

Endurance: 32

Wisdom : 62

Dexterity : 39

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior's Memory』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv3』『Rush』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link』『Optical Camouflage』『Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『St.u.r.dier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Fabricated Coercion』『Stone Minotaur』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『s.p.a.ce Expansion』『Pseudo-silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur』

Kazane:「Railgun couldn't bring any of them down. I wonder if rapid fire like last time would have been better?」

Yumika:「Rather, this isn't a weapon an adventurer should possess, is it.」

Kazane:「It would be tremendously effective at bringing down a castle or trampling down a large gathering of enemies.」