Chapter 190: Episode 190 "Coastal Area Strategy (Part 2) Inevitable" Purification Magic "".tx
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In a boat on the waterfront
"The 'Instructor Mage' is not coming back, huh?
The man yelled in a raspy voice
Leaving his large body on the chair, he taps the armrest irritably and asks the boy in front of him.
'After you went to the trouble of moving the 'Inspire Hydra'? What is it that has happened?
I suspect that the intruder may have failed to respond to the intruder.
A boy in silver armor replied, "You are in a room on a ship.
This is a room on the ship.
The man and the boy were facing each other in a place that was too large and too luxurious for one person to sleep and wake up in.
"'Instructor Mage' - he calls himself Lord of Vermilion and so on, but Himoto-Keiske is a man in a hurry.
The boy in the armor let out a long sigh.
'He's not very stuffy, you know. If he was capable, he could have captured more mermaids.
He looked at the bathtub (well so) placed at the back of the cabin.
There was a young mermaid girl there.
She was leaning against the edge of the tub, slumped and nodding.
'In any case, you'll have to take direct command. 'Will you give me permission to send out a small boat to land? The Marquis de Hilmut, sir.
You are my bodyguard. You must not go it alone.
But...
The purification of the amulet is not yet complete. We should not move.
The man called Marquis Hilmut looked at the crystal he carried at his waist.
It's a curse-avoiding talisman like the one the boy in front of him has with his Instructor Mage.
It has the power to protect its owner from the 'curses' that abound in the land, but after a day of use it becomes cloudy and requires the singing of mermaids to purify it.
The Marquis of Hilmut makes sure to land every day to get the "trainees" fired up. At that time, they are inevitably affected by the curse. So every night, he purifies them with the mermaid's singing voice...
She hasn't been able to sing since yesterday. You lazy sub-human!
The marquis threw the silver bowl he was holding into the bathtub.
With a bang, the vessel hit the bathtub and bounced back. The spattered wine soaked the floor and the mermaid girl's hair.
'I gave you a place to stay! How much money do you think they spent on that tub? It's made of master craftsmen's pottery, decorated with crystals and encrusted with jewels! It's a gem that no matter how hard you try, you just can't get it. The seawater is changed every day. They even sprinkle expensive perfumed oil around. What's the matter with you?
The marquis' voice echoed through the large cabin.
A moment of silence fell.
The sound of water splashing in the tub...
I don't want to work at .......
The mermaid girl murmured, "I don't want to work at .
I don't want to work at ....... I don't want to work at . I want to meet my friends.
Oh, boy, these days.
He spits at the top of his lungs and shouts.
'I said I'll give it back to you when I'm done with my business! Why can't you see that this is the place to do your best!
...... Good luck, where?
I used to be a martial arts instructor for the royal family. When I was young, I used to wield a big sword and slay demons by the throat. I was contracted by the guild to search for the key to the key item.
I don't know what ............ is.
You can't keep singing and dancing, either. The world will change in time. I am giving you a chance to be part of history.
The man spreads his arms out as if this were a theater and continues to talk as if he were talking.
I'm doing this because I expect you guys to be able to purify the search for the key items. I expect you to be able to do this. You are betraying that!
I don't know. I don't know.
The mermaid girl shook her head.
Her light blue hair swayed and the dripping seawater wet the floor.
That didn't sit well with her again, and Marquis Hilmut snorted. 'Sloppy. You are not.
'Mermaid girl.'
A boy in silver armor approaches the bathtub and says, "Would you like to make a 'contract' with me?
Would you like to make a 'contract' with me? You 'sing for purification'. I'll 'take the holy sword and fight for justice'.
...... I don't know what that means.
'I need the 'Holy Sword'. To put my skills to good use.
The mermaid does not answer the boy's question.
"............ I don't know, nothing.
She closed her eyes and listened to the sound of the waves.
I want to jump into the ocean right now. She didn't need anything, she wanted to swim and sing freely.
She didn't know what the people here were thinking, because she had no idea what they were thinking.
"...... Show me your side ......
The girl said.
...... show me ...... and let me touch ...... the flowing water and then I will I'll sing to you.
That's a lot of work!
The Marquis of Hilmut spat.
He frowned in annoyance and then waved his hand at the boy in the armor.
Do as you wish, 'Holy Swordsman'. But don't forget to keep him in chains.
How do you plan to respond to the intruder?
Surround them and kill them. I'll do the rest.
"There is an 'elite trainee' - a 'quasi-brave' - who is assisting the instructor on the beach. You will know them if you give them orders from here on the flag. Let's leave the command to them. Is that all right?
...... oh ...... no, wait.
The Marquis stopped the boy as he tried to move.
'Not long ago, you had a group of undead on the streets.
I've heard about it, sir.
They were enveloped in a great circle of light... a purifying light that made them disappear.
''Rumor (rumor) has it that the resurrected Heavenly Dragon wielded his power. Or perhaps there is a 'substitute of the Heavenly Dragon'.
''I don't believe in the resurrection of celestial dragons, but the great magic of ...... purification exists. Then we should take measures against it.
Men think for a moment and then
'Disperse the trainees and surround the intruders on top of that. Then we won't be able to purify them all. We'll be in trouble once the 'curse' is gone.
The wisdom of the Marquis is astounding.
The boy known as the 'Holy Sword Master' knelt on the floor.
''You are indeed a former martial arts instructor for the royal family. He is skilled in the art of warfare.
I'm the one who recognized your value.
The man stood up and took the sword in his hand.
With a grudging motion, he handed it to the boy.
I am only a swordsman now, but if I could only get my hands on the holy sword, I would be a warrior. When the time comes to fight the Demon King, you can do as much good as you want by my side.
"Gyoi.
The boy was depressed and replied, "If this place is an example, then the holy sword must be here.
''If this place is the example, then the Holy Sword must be lying here. I will use any means necessary to obtain it.
Yeah.
Unseen by him, the Marquis laughed, his lips twitching.
It was as if his lines were a funny joke.
─ ─ Nagi Cecil Rita team...
The air is heavy.
We are not even close to the beach yet. But I can still feel the air around me.
"Is this the land of the d*mned?
But that's where the mermaids live.
It's something. There's no one around, but I have a strange ringing in my ears. It's as if someone is watching me all the time.
"Are Cecil and Rita okay? Let me know if you're not feeling well.
I ask the two people on either side of me.
It's fine. I feel some kind of pressure, but...
I know. It's like someone is shouting at you in an inaudible voice. It's like a curse.
"I feel like I'm yelling at you in an inaudible voice"?
It definitely feels like that.
You're being watched by something incredibly big, and you don't know when it's going to get angry, and you're under pressure all the time. That's the kind of image I'm getting.
...... but I'm very clear in my consciousness. My body, it's not crazy.
It seems that me, Cecil and Rita have a resistance to the 'curse', just as the saintly lady assured me.
''Even if we have a tolerance, we know it's a 'cursed land'. I wonder what kind of condition those trainees who have no tolerance are in.
'...... escape trainees told me that. They all said they would try to escape until the second day.
...... "After the third day, people started looking at me and said they were giving up on .......
From the shadows of the rocky beach, we looked down on the beach where the trainees had gathered.
Everyone had been doing gymnastics earlier, but now they were standing there in a daze.
The ones running around among the 'trainees' are a swordsman girl and a girl wearing a robe. Earlier, I saw "Instructor Mage" giving them instructions.
It's probably an assistant to "Instructor Mage".
I'm going to have to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right. All of you who are resting, come out.
Excuse me, everyone. Please work!
The girls are screaming and looking at the ship in the sea.
There's no movement at all over there. Didn't Rita say she saw a flag moving on the deck? Is that a sign?
I heard about the Rookie Training program from one of the girls Letitia helped with the escaped crew.
Sharing of information is fundamental, you know. The necessary information is to be conveyed through 'mind linkage revision'.
The girl told me that "Instructor Mage" has an assistant.
The ship off shore has a nobleman and a swordsman. The nobleman──Marquis Hilmut will always come once a day and give 'grateful guidance' to the trainees. So that there are always people injured, and so on.
They are looking for those who are resistant to the curse.
I guess they're trying to use those people to explore the mermaid habitat.
...... I wonder if there really is a 'Demon Dragon Dungeon' near the mermaid's habitat.
I exchanged a glance with Cecil and Rita next to me.
'I thought it would be easiest if nothing happened, but I'm not so sure.
......, right?" "Yeah. I don't blame you.
The three of us are lying on the rocks, looking out at the beach.
We hold hands, ready to join together at any moment.
Cecil's tiny hands are hotter than usual.
Sometimes she lets go of her tied hands and wipes them with her robe, as if she doesn't care that she's sweating.
Rita's shoulders are snug against mine.
She doesn't seem nervous, her beautiful tail flapping. I don't know if she realizes it or not, but sometimes she holds her hands down, but she's soon back to normal. We're away from the sandy beach and he's at the base of a tree, so I don't think he's going to find us that often.
'The plan is simple. First, we're going to hit the people on the beach with a giant 'sacred force'.
I began to explain.
'Then you'll be freed from the influence of the 'curse' and you'll come to your senses. According to the 'escape trainees', they're all here because they believe in some bullshit training program. Once they come to their senses, they'll know it's crazy. You think you can get Iris to help with that? We just need to check the center of the curse and leave the silver plate of purification given to us by the saint, and we'll be clear.
...... cursed land, huh?
'Potentially,' murmured Cecil, 'what is the crime that the human king committed against the dragon?
''What is this crime that the human king committed against the dragon? So much so that the 'curse' won't go away for a long time. Is there such a sin? I can't even imagine .......
...... Yeah. I've been thinking about that too.
I stroked Cecil's silver hair.
Cecil had a worried look on his face.
The mermaid Sonia said, 'A long time ago, the human king committed a very serious crime against the dragons living on the earth.
But then, even the demon race has suffered similar damage.
Humans have ruined one race of demons.
But Cecil doesn't hold a grudge against the humans. He doesn't curse them.
It's just that they asked me to draw out their subconscious for fear of hurting people deep down. As a result ...... I ended up finding out about Cecil's true wishes.
But the dragon, which is the source of this curse, is still angry at what the other party has done.
What could be the source of that much anger - we can't even imagine.
If everyone was as kind as Cecil-chan, the world would be a more peaceful place.
Rita unexpectedly pulled Cecil into a hug.
She presses her own cheek against Cecil's and laughs at him.
''If you meet a dragon who has a grudge against people, you should tell him, 'You should take a lesson from the demon race, right?
I want to say, 'I'm happy to have met my favorite master.'
Common sense.
Yeah.
...... What are you both going to tell the source of The Curse?
I was going to shove it, but Cecil and Rita are looking at each other and laughing.
They're really close to each other.
I always think that Cecil and Rita are like sisters of a different species. Of course, Rita is the older sister. I often see Rita doing Cecil's hair after a bath.
By the way, Cecil's hair today is in twin-tails, which Rita has neatly set. Rita's hair is also matching. I put in a comb and Rita fixes it herself.
For the sake of the mission, I've made it easy for my friends to find each other. This will come into play later.
...... Okay, I think they're all coming out now.
I turned my gaze back to the beach.
Over there, a girl swordsman was shouting. ''I am an elite trainee,'' ''I am allowed to get up an hour late,'' ''Discrimination is important,'' ''If someone is valued, everyone wants to be like that and makes an effort,'' ''If you do that, you'll get fired up,'' ''Be like us,'' ''Be like us'' - and finally, ''All hands on deck.
In response to those words, trainees come from all over the beach.
In addition to the people in training, it seems that there were also people who were wrapped in blankets and resting.
In other words - all the trainees that need to be cleansed are now.
Good. Cecil, Rita. Get ready for the combined magic.
I instructed them both.
"...... Wait, Nagi. The 'trainees' are beginning to spread out...
'It's true! There are people who don't fall within the purifying range of this...
Rita points to the beach and Cecil shouts out.
The two of them were right.
The 'trainees' on the beach are several dozen people. They are divided into four groups and are beginning to move in different directions.
''The enemy is approaching this place!
"The enemy could use a huge amount of magic.
The elite trainees spoke up.
''Everyone will be divided into four teams, each of which will be led by us. Two of the 'Inspire Hydra' will be your guards.
Trainees, please follow the emergency manual!
He's using magic to spread his voice. I can hear it so far.
The trainees are led by a boy with a sword in each hand and a girl with a staff in her hand.
In addition, a small hydra appears from the sea. The hydra is being controlled by the 'elite trainees', and follows behind the trainees as ordered.
"...──Has it been countered?
The other side knows more or less what's going on.
In the past, when the streets were overrun with undead, they were cleansed by a great spell of divine power. You can't blame them for that.
If the enemy is using the "curse" to control people, then of course they'll at least take measures against the cleansing.
As expected of an aristocrat. You're thinking of all sorts of countermeasures: .......
"But we've evolved since then.
I activated the skill.
''Activate. ''Ability reconstruction [Skill Structure], LV7'' - ''Ability Crossing [Skill Crossing], Revised''!
This time, I'll be using the new power of "Ability Rebuild, Skill Structure". When I rebuilt Reggie and Rafilia, my ability rebuild became level 7. I'm not going to be able to get the same thing for you.
I'm not going to be the only one who can do it.
You're going to be able to have to go to the store to find out what's going on. It's not a good idea.
Yes, ma'am. ...... Come on, Master.
I touch Cecil's chest with my right hand and Rita's with my left.
It's the same as before, connecting the three of us with the thread of magic.
I'm going to make us united and release the great magic of purification.
............ It's coming in. Nagi-sama's magic and Rita-san's divine power.
"Yes, ...... it hurts ...... it's not so much that it hurts ...... it's that it feels cloying ...... I guess.
Cecil closes his eyes and Rita chuckles with a peaceful look on her face.
I call up the skills of both of them with my master's authority to the window.
The two skills used are the same as last time: "Ancient Language Chanting LV 1" and "Shinsei Rikko Shoukaku Lv 1".
Crossing Ability is a skill-melding emulator that allows you to combine the two skills to temporarily create six cheat skills.
And the upper version of "Crossing of Ability (Skill Crossing) Modification" allows me to add one of my own skill concepts to it.
This is the first time. It's the first time, so let's use a concept that is easy to understand. For example: ......
"Gifted Swordsmanship Lv 1".
Increase your resilience with the sword or blade (10% + Gifted Swordsmanship LV x 10%)
Let's use the 'Increase' of this skill.
I'm going to use the same method of connecting "Ancient Language Chanting LV1" and "Divine Power Seizure LV1" as before, and then add the concept of "Gifted Sword Techniques" to it.
Add to that the concept of "gifted swordsmanship" and you have ...... something like this.
'Owner' - 'Spell' - 'Divine Power' - 'Detail' - 'Chant' - 'Notice' - 'Increase'
............ I'm starting to feel warm and fuzzy.
Cecil held the chest of his robe and looked at me.
'No, it's not a disgusting feeling, it's a restful ...... reassuring 'faint' ...... hmmm.'
Cecil-chan, you look so happy.
Rita stroked Cecil's silver hair.
'I wonder if you and Nagi, by any chance, want to stay connected?
Rita? What, what, what?!
Cecil's face turns bright red.
But he doesn't realize that he's being nudged by Rita.
I wonder if this is one of the senses or something.
''Rita-san, you're remembering things too! 'Cecil! Wait, it's foul to think about that now, isn't it!
''──When I said that, Rita-san's memories came in! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
'Wow, wow, this is. Rita is ...... that ......." "Oh, wow, wow, wow. Cecil-chan ......
What a mess!
Cecil and Rita's words are overlapping, and they are both gasping for air at the same time.
It's as if they know each other's memories as well as their senses. But the memories of the two of you turning so red...?
And anyway, you two, I'll be working some serious magic, so just focus on that.
Yes, sir. That's right. The memory you gave me, Rita, I'll forget it now!
'Cecil, you said 'now'! What do you mean by "for now"?
I patted their heads and calmed them down for now.
And then I apply the "Skill Crossing, Modification" - "Apply".
The assembled skills begin to move.
Me, Cecil and Rita, seven "concepts" are intertwined, and words fill in the spaces between them.
And so... the newly "emulated" skill...
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"Ancient Language Divine Force Magic Chanting (Multi-lock-on)
The skill to "notice" the "owner's" spell "elaborating" and "casting" the "owner's" spell with "divine power
(With the addition of Master's 'Concept' and 'Increase', multiple lock-ons are now possible.)
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...... has an amazing function.
The "concept" that I gave them will be used to add functions.
I wonder if it's the same as the last time. I mean...
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The "Ancient Language, Sacred Power Magic Chanting (Multiple Capture Type (Multi-Lock-on))" is a pseudo-created skill created by Souma-Nagi's "Ability Crossing (Skill Crossing), Revised".
Cecil Farot (limited) magic can be activated by Rita Melpheus (limited)'s Divine Power.
This changes the magic invoked to one that is tinged with purification power.
Limitation on use: 1 time only.
Immediately after you use it, the Ancient Word Divine Power Spellcasting (Multi-lock-on) and Crossing Abilities will disappear.
Crossing Abilities will revive after a certain amount of time.
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...... "Ability Crossing and Modification" comes back after a certain amount of time?
It's just a high level, and it's so badly cheated. This.
I wonder what would happen if you added a multi-lock-on ability to "Ancient Language Magic Flame Arrow" with this pattern .......
If you turn it into a laser with "True Holy Staff Noeloot", it becomes a ...... homing laser ......?
........................ I'm starting to get some scary thoughts.
'Well, get yourself together and start chanting!
I'm going to supply Cecil-chan with 'divine power'.
Cecil and Rita looked at each other and nodded.
Then they held hands and began to chant.
"'Announcing the cleanliness, and borrowing the form of the thing that travels around the heavens and pours down...'
"'In the name of the Lord,'
Their voices shook the grass and trees.
At the same time, markers appear in front of me. There were four red, circular ones.
It's a 'lock-on marker'.
The original 'Gifted Swordsmanship' is a skill that increases its power by 10% + (10% x skill level). Because of this concept, it's possible to 'increase' the number of magical targets.
The number that can be locked on is four.
It's like the level of the skills used by me, Cecil and Rita, plus 1.
"Can we match these to each of the 'trainees' and their respective groups? ......
I moved the lock-on marker with my fingertips.
When I press it on the "trainee" team - the marker turns green.
This completes the lock-on.
"Okay then, Cecil, Rita. You can shoot now!
"'Yes, sir! Activate! Holy ancient language magic! "Holy cleansing halo!
The moment Cecil and Rita made a high-pitched declaration - a circle of light appeared on the beach.
''It's here! Enemy magic! Each team, evade as fast as you can!
The light is quite pleasant, but don't be fooled. Please stay in your groups and run away from the line...!
The "Elite Trainees" and the trainees on the beach split off in four directions and started running.
However...
'Ha, you're fast! And it's spreading!
'Hey, I'm kind of following you. Hey, there, intern. How are you swooning in the light! The black stuff is falling out of your body...!
The circle of light widens and precisely tracks (homing) the trainees.
The light pouring down, of course, isn't a bad thing. It's a shower of divine power that erases the effects of the curse.
The trainees who are exposed to it stop in their tracks.
He closes his eyes in the shower of light, as if he has just realized - for the first time - that he was very tired.
And then...
"Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
The air trembled.
The blackness that had been floating around this area was disappearing.
It was also from among the 'trainees'.
It was as if the poison that had been eating into their bodies had turned into a mist and was floating up.
All of them were mentally unstable due to the influence of the "curse". When you purify it...
"Home away from home!
Suddenly, one of the 'trainees' shouted.
''Why do I have to keep going through this weird training! Why do I have to be denied so much of myself!
Yes. We came here to be strong. They made me do this weird exercise!
If you think there's another job on the loose, I don't see why not!
The 'trainees' shout out with their mouths.
"──A demon! The Hydra's right there with you, man!
How come we didn't see this coming?
Run...! We're going to get eaten alive. Everyone run...!
Plus, they see "Inspire Hydra" and start running.
Well, that's what happens.
There's a demon in front of you. If they come to their senses, it's only natural for them to run away.
'Ka, stop them! 'Inspire Hydra'!
I don't know what I'm talking about. You can't escape! We're going to be pissed!
The 'Elite Trainees' fly instructions to the 'Inspire Hydra'. The fact that their reactions haven't changed means that those people seem to have a resistance to the 'curse'.
However, the 'trainees' have already begun to scatter and flee.
And before the "Inspire Hydra" that is trying to chase them...
"Son of man, run for your life! I'll hold them off!
A white winged dragon stood there.
''Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka-sama! Why is the Heavenly Dragon here? It's back, I've heard rumors of it: ......
The details will have to wait. For now, just get to safety.
The pure white dragon leans his head back and howls as he shields the people.
'I heard from the one who escaped first. His personal belongings are in a hut down the road. Take it and huddle together and run to the sanctuary! This is the land of malice. Don't ever look back!'
''I understand, Tenryu-sama!
People start running in unison.
'Sender: Nagi.
Recipient: Iris.
Body: Good timing. Iris. You're gonna bring us to a standstill, as planned.
I sent a message to Iris about "Mind Linkage - Revised".
The sender is Iris.
Recipient: Onii-chan.
Text: Leave it to me. The skills I obtained from the 'soul engagement' with my brother are not justified!
I'm full of confidence.
Me, Cecil and Rita are in a battle position behind a rock.
We'll have to follow up if things go wrong.
The signal from the ship. That celestial dragon is a fake. The Inspire Hydra is the only way to defeat it.
It just looks so real!
An "Elite Trainee" waved his hand at the sandy beach.
With that, "Inspire Hydra" starts to move.
『『『『 Hueyyyy! 』』』』
The two Inspire Hydra rushed towards the Tenryu Blanchalka, which was blocking their path.
The small Hydra, which is about 4 meters tall, approached the Celestial Dragon Blanchalka with the same momentum, and...
"Sent by Iris.
Recipient: Onii-chan.
TEXT: This is the timing. Activate "Blessing of the Dragon (Dragonic Breath)!
Besh.
Col.
The tail of the 『Tenryu Blanchalka』 hooked the 『Inspire Hydra』 and brought it down.
"It's not an illusion...? You have a substance, whoa-whoa-whoa!
No, it's an illusion, though. Just for a moment (・・・・・) on the tail (...) and a physical judgment (・・・・).
'Sender: illith.
Recipient: Nagi
Text: It's a success. Brother! Have you seen the power of Iris's Blessing of the Dragon (Dragonic Breath)!''
DRAGONIC BLESSING
The Dragon's Blood blessing grants physical enhancements to weapons, skills, and magic.
Only one target at a time.
The moment you strengthen a different target, the previous enhancement will disappear.
This skill can give physical enhancements not only to weapons and magic, but also to skills themselves.
If you use this in 'Illusionary Space', you can temporarily give 'Physical Feelings' to 'Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'.
''Sender: Rafilia.
Recipient: master. Mr. Iris.
Text: Thank you for stopping me. Gourain Archery plus Physical Penetrator
Hmph. Huh. Huh? Huh?
Swoosh.
Raphilia's arrow, which flew from across the rocky terrain, pierced the head of the 'Inspire Hydra'.
It was easy.
The power source of the 'magic crystal' was destroyed and the 'Inspire Hydra' fell apart.
My blessing is that even the body of a demon can be turned into thin cloth.
The illusory celestial dragon howled.
''Son of man! O son of man, you foolish one who sends demons to your kind ...... leave promptly.''
Oh, oh, oh... ............
Flopping.
The swordsman girl is sitting on the beach, shivering.
'This land is a dwelling place for mermaids, not a place for people to step in.
'Duh, but ...... training in this land certainly makes people stronger.'
The girl stood up shakily and drew her sword.
The wizard girl also takes her staff. As if defending the girl.
''That's right. This training has made us more confident in ourselves! Originally, we were just low-level adventurers. And yet, after receiving training here, I've been able to be as good as the others...
...... You're stubborn, 'elite trainees'.
I'd better convince him to leave early.
I decided to send a message to Iris.
And it comes with the "Celestial Dragon's Script".
It's because this land is cursed. "This is not because you have grown strong. Others have grown weak.
''The Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'' uttered the lines as instructed.
''You were just comparing yourselves to those who are confused and weak.''
...... Oh no! 'It's a lie. A nobleman would never do such a thing!
Well, then, I guess you'll have to see the truth for yourselves.
The vision of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka shouted.
''Soon, this land will be enveloped in a thick fog. Run away if you don't want to get caught up in it. My deputy will quietly do his job.''
With that, the vision of the celestial dragon turned towards me.
I send a signal to Cecil. Cecil nods and activates the magic he had chanted.
''I changed the magic to water attribute with 'Attribute Change 《Elemental Changer》'. Activate. ''Ancient language magic, thick fog (fog).''
Buh.
The coast and sea were shrouded in a thick fog.
You can't even see our faces in this state. The usual 'sea dragon mask' is worn just in case.
Yes. Nagi-sama." "Liukai.
Cecil and Rita's twin tails are swinging.
That's why I unified everyone's hair style. Even in the fog, silhouettes, so that you can recognize them as friends.
''I hope that ship is ...... going to go away like this.
Once out to sea, the fog won't affect them.
The trainees will follow the land route to the sanctuary, so it is impossible to follow them by boat. Once at the sanctuary, the trainees will be taken care of by the merchant, Mr. Dolgor. If we had the testimonies of Mr. Dolgor and the trainees, we should be able to understand the abnormality of the 'rookie training' as expected.
In the meantime, we'll look deep into the "Mermaid's Dwelling Place" to find out what's causing the "Curse".
If it really is something to do with the Demon Dragon - we may need to ask for the help of the Sea Dragon Kerkator. If the cause of the "curse" is gone, there will be no reason for the nobles to occupy this place. The mermaids should be able to come back.
Sonia, the little mermaid, was hoping for this, too.
I'll decide after I've settled down whether I'll continue to sing the "Song of Purification" in this land or live in another land.
Thinking about this, we run towards the coast.
The fog is deep, but Cecil and I are not affected by it. I can see my feet, and I can see that the "elite trainees" are standing there in a daze.
Let's talk to those two for now...
Nagi. I can hear you singing.
Rita unexpectedly stopped in her tracks.
'...... I feel the power of purification ...... This is a mermaid's song.
After a short run, I could hear it too.
A clear voice that seemed to melt into the waves. As if to cleanse the heavy air from a moment ago.
The song can be heard on the edge of the waves.
There was a little mermaid girl with her body bound with chains - a little mermaid.
'............ who?'
The girl looked at me and mumbled vaguely.
'...... scary person ...... human being?'
"We are friends of Sonia the mermaid. We're here at her request.
............ of Sonia ......?
'It's terrible. He's tied up in chains ...... Maybe he was held by a nobleman?
The mermaid girl nodded.
'There was a ...... sailor in the boat, a nobleman, and a brave man with a sword ...... and those people ...... in this land...' ...looking for the holy sword. I was made to sing so that those people wouldn't be affected ...... by the 'curse'. Now they were tethered outside the ship, but ...... the fog came out, and they were startled, and the chains were loosened, so they ran ...... away.
All right. We'll take care of you. We'll take you to Sonia. Okay?
Thank you for ............, and thanks to you, ...... Shinjimasu ......
With that, the mermaid girl closed her eyes.
I picked her up from the water's edge. Lighter. Lighter than Sonia. She really is still like a child.
"............ we'll go join Aine and the others.
............ We'll have to leave this baby with you, won't we?
............ It's a little boy's priority, isn't it? It's the only way.
I have a meeting with Cecil and Rita, in a whisper.
As I do so, the 'elite trainees' approach me.
''Oh, who are you guys?''
...... 'The Delegate of the Heavenly Dragon'.
With my mask on, I replied, "It is also the link between all dragons.
It is also the link between all dragons. I was asked by the sea dragons to come and investigate this land. I heard that mermaids - sea creatures - were being persecuted.
...... persecution,
'It is a lie. The Marquis said that the mermaids have given this land to us, who are on a great mission.
...... That's what you're talking about.
What is that? That grand and noble lie.
That's a lie. The chains entwined with this mermaid girl are proof. She has escaped from that ship.
''Then the land has been 'cleansed for the mission of the true brave': ......
'It's a lie. The other trainees were affected by the 'curse' and went crazy. The princes must have escaped the 'curse' by themselves with the 'mermaid's song'.
............ Oh, oh.
Well, you can find out for yourself if it's true or not. Bye.
I tried to run with the mermaid on my back.
But...
Splash, splash, splash, splash!
I heard water and the sound of kicking on the beach.
I turned around and saw a small boat coming out of an offshore boat onto the beach.
A few soldiers, a swordsman, and a noble-looking man descend from it.
'Give us back the mermaids. And die.
The swordsman-like shadow said.
''That mermaid is the key item for me to get the Holy Sword. Give it back to me now. And all of you who have found it useless will die!
The soldiers formed up and attacked us and - the two "elite trainees" - in formation.
Please report us if you find any errors so we can fix it asap!
In a boat on the waterfront
"The 'Instructor Mage' is not coming back, huh?
The man yelled in a raspy voice
Leaving his large body on the chair, he taps the armrest irritably and asks the boy in front of him.
'After you went to the trouble of moving the 'Inspire Hydra'? What is it that has happened?
I suspect that the intruder may have failed to respond to the intruder.
A boy in silver armor replied, "You are in a room on a ship.
This is a room on the ship.
The man and the boy were facing each other in a place that was too large and too luxurious for one person to sleep and wake up in.
"'Instructor Mage' - he calls himself Lord of Vermilion and so on, but Himoto-Keiske is a man in a hurry.
The boy in the armor let out a long sigh.
'He's not very stuffy, you know. If he was capable, he could have captured more mermaids.
He looked at the bathtub (well so) placed at the back of the cabin.
There was a young mermaid girl there.
She was leaning against the edge of the tub, slumped and nodding.
'In any case, you'll have to take direct command. 'Will you give me permission to send out a small boat to land? The Marquis de Hilmut, sir.
You are my bodyguard. You must not go it alone.
But...
The purification of the amulet is not yet complete. We should not move.
The man called Marquis Hilmut looked at the crystal he carried at his waist.
It's a curse-avoiding talisman like the one the boy in front of him has with his Instructor Mage.
It has the power to protect its owner from the 'curses' that abound in the land, but after a day of use it becomes cloudy and requires the singing of mermaids to purify it.
The Marquis of Hilmut makes sure to land every day to get the "trainees" fired up. At that time, they are inevitably affected by the curse. So every night, he purifies them with the mermaid's singing voice...
She hasn't been able to sing since yesterday. You lazy sub-human!
The marquis threw the silver bowl he was holding into the bathtub.
With a bang, the vessel hit the bathtub and bounced back. The spattered wine soaked the floor and the mermaid girl's hair.
'I gave you a place to stay! How much money do you think they spent on that tub? It's made of master craftsmen's pottery, decorated with crystals and encrusted with jewels! It's a gem that no matter how hard you try, you just can't get it. The seawater is changed every day. They even sprinkle expensive perfumed oil around. What's the matter with you?
The marquis' voice echoed through the large cabin.
A moment of silence fell.
The sound of water splashing in the tub...
I don't want to work at .......
The mermaid girl murmured, "I don't want to work at .
I don't want to work at ....... I don't want to work at . I want to meet my friends.
Oh, boy, these days.
He spits at the top of his lungs and shouts.
'I said I'll give it back to you when I'm done with my business! Why can't you see that this is the place to do your best!
...... Good luck, where?
I used to be a martial arts instructor for the royal family. When I was young, I used to wield a big sword and slay demons by the throat. I was contracted by the guild to search for the key to the key item.
I don't know what ............ is.
You can't keep singing and dancing, either. The world will change in time. I am giving you a chance to be part of history.
The man spreads his arms out as if this were a theater and continues to talk as if he were talking.
I'm doing this because I expect you guys to be able to purify the search for the key items. I expect you to be able to do this. You are betraying that!
I don't know. I don't know.
The mermaid girl shook her head.
Her light blue hair swayed and the dripping seawater wet the floor.
That didn't sit well with her again, and Marquis Hilmut snorted. 'Sloppy. You are not.
'Mermaid girl.'
A boy in silver armor approaches the bathtub and says, "Would you like to make a 'contract' with me?
Would you like to make a 'contract' with me? You 'sing for purification'. I'll 'take the holy sword and fight for justice'.
...... I don't know what that means.
'I need the 'Holy Sword'. To put my skills to good use.
The mermaid does not answer the boy's question.
"............ I don't know, nothing.
She closed her eyes and listened to the sound of the waves.
I want to jump into the ocean right now. She didn't need anything, she wanted to swim and sing freely.
She didn't know what the people here were thinking, because she had no idea what they were thinking.
"...... Show me your side ......
The girl said.
...... show me ...... and let me touch ...... the flowing water and then I will I'll sing to you.
That's a lot of work!
The Marquis of Hilmut spat.
He frowned in annoyance and then waved his hand at the boy in the armor.
Do as you wish, 'Holy Swordsman'. But don't forget to keep him in chains.
How do you plan to respond to the intruder?
Surround them and kill them. I'll do the rest.
"There is an 'elite trainee' - a 'quasi-brave' - who is assisting the instructor on the beach. You will know them if you give them orders from here on the flag. Let's leave the command to them. Is that all right?
...... oh ...... no, wait.
The Marquis stopped the boy as he tried to move.
'Not long ago, you had a group of undead on the streets.
I've heard about it, sir.
They were enveloped in a great circle of light... a purifying light that made them disappear.
''Rumor (rumor) has it that the resurrected Heavenly Dragon wielded his power. Or perhaps there is a 'substitute of the Heavenly Dragon'.
''I don't believe in the resurrection of celestial dragons, but the great magic of ...... purification exists. Then we should take measures against it.
Men think for a moment and then
'Disperse the trainees and surround the intruders on top of that. Then we won't be able to purify them all. We'll be in trouble once the 'curse' is gone.
The wisdom of the Marquis is astounding.
The boy known as the 'Holy Sword Master' knelt on the floor.
''You are indeed a former martial arts instructor for the royal family. He is skilled in the art of warfare.
I'm the one who recognized your value.
The man stood up and took the sword in his hand.
With a grudging motion, he handed it to the boy.
I am only a swordsman now, but if I could only get my hands on the holy sword, I would be a warrior. When the time comes to fight the Demon King, you can do as much good as you want by my side.
"Gyoi.
The boy was depressed and replied, "If this place is an example, then the holy sword must be here.
''If this place is the example, then the Holy Sword must be lying here. I will use any means necessary to obtain it.
Yeah.
Unseen by him, the Marquis laughed, his lips twitching.
It was as if his lines were a funny joke.
─ ─ Nagi Cecil Rita team...
The air is heavy.
We are not even close to the beach yet. But I can still feel the air around me.
"Is this the land of the d*mned?
But that's where the mermaids live.
It's something. There's no one around, but I have a strange ringing in my ears. It's as if someone is watching me all the time.
"Are Cecil and Rita okay? Let me know if you're not feeling well.
I ask the two people on either side of me.
It's fine. I feel some kind of pressure, but...
I know. It's like someone is shouting at you in an inaudible voice. It's like a curse.
"I feel like I'm yelling at you in an inaudible voice"?
It definitely feels like that.
You're being watched by something incredibly big, and you don't know when it's going to get angry, and you're under pressure all the time. That's the kind of image I'm getting.
...... but I'm very clear in my consciousness. My body, it's not crazy.
It seems that me, Cecil and Rita have a resistance to the 'curse', just as the saintly lady assured me.
''Even if we have a tolerance, we know it's a 'cursed land'. I wonder what kind of condition those trainees who have no tolerance are in.
'...... escape trainees told me that. They all said they would try to escape until the second day.
...... "After the third day, people started looking at me and said they were giving up on .......
From the shadows of the rocky beach, we looked down on the beach where the trainees had gathered.
Everyone had been doing gymnastics earlier, but now they were standing there in a daze.
The ones running around among the 'trainees' are a swordsman girl and a girl wearing a robe. Earlier, I saw "Instructor Mage" giving them instructions.
It's probably an assistant to "Instructor Mage".
I'm going to have to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right. All of you who are resting, come out.
Excuse me, everyone. Please work!
The girls are screaming and looking at the ship in the sea.
There's no movement at all over there. Didn't Rita say she saw a flag moving on the deck? Is that a sign?
I heard about the Rookie Training program from one of the girls Letitia helped with the escaped crew.
Sharing of information is fundamental, you know. The necessary information is to be conveyed through 'mind linkage revision'.
The girl told me that "Instructor Mage" has an assistant.
The ship off shore has a nobleman and a swordsman. The nobleman──Marquis Hilmut will always come once a day and give 'grateful guidance' to the trainees. So that there are always people injured, and so on.
They are looking for those who are resistant to the curse.
I guess they're trying to use those people to explore the mermaid habitat.
...... I wonder if there really is a 'Demon Dragon Dungeon' near the mermaid's habitat.
I exchanged a glance with Cecil and Rita next to me.
'I thought it would be easiest if nothing happened, but I'm not so sure.
......, right?" "Yeah. I don't blame you.
The three of us are lying on the rocks, looking out at the beach.
We hold hands, ready to join together at any moment.
Cecil's tiny hands are hotter than usual.
Sometimes she lets go of her tied hands and wipes them with her robe, as if she doesn't care that she's sweating.
Rita's shoulders are snug against mine.
She doesn't seem nervous, her beautiful tail flapping. I don't know if she realizes it or not, but sometimes she holds her hands down, but she's soon back to normal. We're away from the sandy beach and he's at the base of a tree, so I don't think he's going to find us that often.
'The plan is simple. First, we're going to hit the people on the beach with a giant 'sacred force'.
I began to explain.
'Then you'll be freed from the influence of the 'curse' and you'll come to your senses. According to the 'escape trainees', they're all here because they believe in some bullshit training program. Once they come to their senses, they'll know it's crazy. You think you can get Iris to help with that? We just need to check the center of the curse and leave the silver plate of purification given to us by the saint, and we'll be clear.
...... cursed land, huh?
'Potentially,' murmured Cecil, 'what is the crime that the human king committed against the dragon?
''What is this crime that the human king committed against the dragon? So much so that the 'curse' won't go away for a long time. Is there such a sin? I can't even imagine .......
...... Yeah. I've been thinking about that too.
I stroked Cecil's silver hair.
Cecil had a worried look on his face.
The mermaid Sonia said, 'A long time ago, the human king committed a very serious crime against the dragons living on the earth.
But then, even the demon race has suffered similar damage.
Humans have ruined one race of demons.
But Cecil doesn't hold a grudge against the humans. He doesn't curse them.
It's just that they asked me to draw out their subconscious for fear of hurting people deep down. As a result ...... I ended up finding out about Cecil's true wishes.
But the dragon, which is the source of this curse, is still angry at what the other party has done.
What could be the source of that much anger - we can't even imagine.
If everyone was as kind as Cecil-chan, the world would be a more peaceful place.
Rita unexpectedly pulled Cecil into a hug.
She presses her own cheek against Cecil's and laughs at him.
''If you meet a dragon who has a grudge against people, you should tell him, 'You should take a lesson from the demon race, right?
I want to say, 'I'm happy to have met my favorite master.'
Common sense.
Yeah.
...... What are you both going to tell the source of The Curse?
I was going to shove it, but Cecil and Rita are looking at each other and laughing.
They're really close to each other.
I always think that Cecil and Rita are like sisters of a different species. Of course, Rita is the older sister. I often see Rita doing Cecil's hair after a bath.
By the way, Cecil's hair today is in twin-tails, which Rita has neatly set. Rita's hair is also matching. I put in a comb and Rita fixes it herself.
For the sake of the mission, I've made it easy for my friends to find each other. This will come into play later.
...... Okay, I think they're all coming out now.
I turned my gaze back to the beach.
Over there, a girl swordsman was shouting. ''I am an elite trainee,'' ''I am allowed to get up an hour late,'' ''Discrimination is important,'' ''If someone is valued, everyone wants to be like that and makes an effort,'' ''If you do that, you'll get fired up,'' ''Be like us,'' ''Be like us'' - and finally, ''All hands on deck.
In response to those words, trainees come from all over the beach.
In addition to the people in training, it seems that there were also people who were wrapped in blankets and resting.
In other words - all the trainees that need to be cleansed are now.
Good. Cecil, Rita. Get ready for the combined magic.
I instructed them both.
"...... Wait, Nagi. The 'trainees' are beginning to spread out...
'It's true! There are people who don't fall within the purifying range of this...
Rita points to the beach and Cecil shouts out.
The two of them were right.
The 'trainees' on the beach are several dozen people. They are divided into four groups and are beginning to move in different directions.
''The enemy is approaching this place!
"The enemy could use a huge amount of magic.
The elite trainees spoke up.
''Everyone will be divided into four teams, each of which will be led by us. Two of the 'Inspire Hydra' will be your guards.
Trainees, please follow the emergency manual!
He's using magic to spread his voice. I can hear it so far.
The trainees are led by a boy with a sword in each hand and a girl with a staff in her hand.
In addition, a small hydra appears from the sea. The hydra is being controlled by the 'elite trainees', and follows behind the trainees as ordered.
"...──Has it been countered?
The other side knows more or less what's going on.
In the past, when the streets were overrun with undead, they were cleansed by a great spell of divine power. You can't blame them for that.
If the enemy is using the "curse" to control people, then of course they'll at least take measures against the cleansing.
As expected of an aristocrat. You're thinking of all sorts of countermeasures: .......
"But we've evolved since then.
I activated the skill.
''Activate. ''Ability reconstruction [Skill Structure], LV7'' - ''Ability Crossing [Skill Crossing], Revised''!
This time, I'll be using the new power of "Ability Rebuild, Skill Structure". When I rebuilt Reggie and Rafilia, my ability rebuild became level 7. I'm not going to be able to get the same thing for you.
I'm not going to be the only one who can do it.
You're going to be able to have to go to the store to find out what's going on. It's not a good idea.
Yes, ma'am. ...... Come on, Master.
I touch Cecil's chest with my right hand and Rita's with my left.
It's the same as before, connecting the three of us with the thread of magic.
I'm going to make us united and release the great magic of purification.
............ It's coming in. Nagi-sama's magic and Rita-san's divine power.
"Yes, ...... it hurts ...... it's not so much that it hurts ...... it's that it feels cloying ...... I guess.
Cecil closes his eyes and Rita chuckles with a peaceful look on her face.
I call up the skills of both of them with my master's authority to the window.
The two skills used are the same as last time: "Ancient Language Chanting LV 1" and "Shinsei Rikko Shoukaku Lv 1".
Crossing Ability is a skill-melding emulator that allows you to combine the two skills to temporarily create six cheat skills.
And the upper version of "Crossing of Ability (Skill Crossing) Modification" allows me to add one of my own skill concepts to it.
This is the first time. It's the first time, so let's use a concept that is easy to understand. For example: ......
"Gifted Swordsmanship Lv 1".
Increase your resilience with the sword or blade (10% + Gifted Swordsmanship LV x 10%)
Let's use the 'Increase' of this skill.
I'm going to use the same method of connecting "Ancient Language Chanting LV1" and "Divine Power Seizure LV1" as before, and then add the concept of "Gifted Sword Techniques" to it.
Add to that the concept of "gifted swordsmanship" and you have ...... something like this.
'Owner' - 'Spell' - 'Divine Power' - 'Detail' - 'Chant' - 'Notice' - 'Increase'
............ I'm starting to feel warm and fuzzy.
Cecil held the chest of his robe and looked at me.
'No, it's not a disgusting feeling, it's a restful ...... reassuring 'faint' ...... hmmm.'
Cecil-chan, you look so happy.
Rita stroked Cecil's silver hair.
'I wonder if you and Nagi, by any chance, want to stay connected?
Rita? What, what, what?!
Cecil's face turns bright red.
But he doesn't realize that he's being nudged by Rita.
I wonder if this is one of the senses or something.
''Rita-san, you're remembering things too! 'Cecil! Wait, it's foul to think about that now, isn't it!
''──When I said that, Rita-san's memories came in! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!
'Wow, wow, this is. Rita is ...... that ......." "Oh, wow, wow, wow. Cecil-chan ......
What a mess!
Cecil and Rita's words are overlapping, and they are both gasping for air at the same time.
It's as if they know each other's memories as well as their senses. But the memories of the two of you turning so red...?
And anyway, you two, I'll be working some serious magic, so just focus on that.
Yes, sir. That's right. The memory you gave me, Rita, I'll forget it now!
'Cecil, you said 'now'! What do you mean by "for now"?
I patted their heads and calmed them down for now.
And then I apply the "Skill Crossing, Modification" - "Apply".
The assembled skills begin to move.
Me, Cecil and Rita, seven "concepts" are intertwined, and words fill in the spaces between them.
And so... the newly "emulated" skill...
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"Ancient Language Divine Force Magic Chanting (Multi-lock-on)
The skill to "notice" the "owner's" spell "elaborating" and "casting" the "owner's" spell with "divine power
(With the addition of Master's 'Concept' and 'Increase', multiple lock-ons are now possible.)
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...... has an amazing function.
The "concept" that I gave them will be used to add functions.
I wonder if it's the same as the last time. I mean...
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The "Ancient Language, Sacred Power Magic Chanting (Multiple Capture Type (Multi-Lock-on))" is a pseudo-created skill created by Souma-Nagi's "Ability Crossing (Skill Crossing), Revised".
Cecil Farot (limited) magic can be activated by Rita Melpheus (limited)'s Divine Power.
This changes the magic invoked to one that is tinged with purification power.
Limitation on use: 1 time only.
Immediately after you use it, the Ancient Word Divine Power Spellcasting (Multi-lock-on) and Crossing Abilities will disappear.
Crossing Abilities will revive after a certain amount of time.
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...... "Ability Crossing and Modification" comes back after a certain amount of time?
It's just a high level, and it's so badly cheated. This.
I wonder what would happen if you added a multi-lock-on ability to "Ancient Language Magic Flame Arrow" with this pattern .......
If you turn it into a laser with "True Holy Staff Noeloot", it becomes a ...... homing laser ......?
........................ I'm starting to get some scary thoughts.
'Well, get yourself together and start chanting!
I'm going to supply Cecil-chan with 'divine power'.
Cecil and Rita looked at each other and nodded.
Then they held hands and began to chant.
"'Announcing the cleanliness, and borrowing the form of the thing that travels around the heavens and pours down...'
"'In the name of the Lord,'
Their voices shook the grass and trees.
At the same time, markers appear in front of me. There were four red, circular ones.
It's a 'lock-on marker'.
The original 'Gifted Swordsmanship' is a skill that increases its power by 10% + (10% x skill level). Because of this concept, it's possible to 'increase' the number of magical targets.
The number that can be locked on is four.
It's like the level of the skills used by me, Cecil and Rita, plus 1.
"Can we match these to each of the 'trainees' and their respective groups? ......
I moved the lock-on marker with my fingertips.
When I press it on the "trainee" team - the marker turns green.
This completes the lock-on.
"Okay then, Cecil, Rita. You can shoot now!
"'Yes, sir! Activate! Holy ancient language magic! "Holy cleansing halo!
The moment Cecil and Rita made a high-pitched declaration - a circle of light appeared on the beach.
''It's here! Enemy magic! Each team, evade as fast as you can!
The light is quite pleasant, but don't be fooled. Please stay in your groups and run away from the line...!
The "Elite Trainees" and the trainees on the beach split off in four directions and started running.
However...
'Ha, you're fast! And it's spreading!
'Hey, I'm kind of following you. Hey, there, intern. How are you swooning in the light! The black stuff is falling out of your body...!
The circle of light widens and precisely tracks (homing) the trainees.
The light pouring down, of course, isn't a bad thing. It's a shower of divine power that erases the effects of the curse.
The trainees who are exposed to it stop in their tracks.
He closes his eyes in the shower of light, as if he has just realized - for the first time - that he was very tired.
And then...
"Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
The air trembled.
The blackness that had been floating around this area was disappearing.
It was also from among the 'trainees'.
It was as if the poison that had been eating into their bodies had turned into a mist and was floating up.
All of them were mentally unstable due to the influence of the "curse". When you purify it...
"Home away from home!
Suddenly, one of the 'trainees' shouted.
''Why do I have to keep going through this weird training! Why do I have to be denied so much of myself!
Yes. We came here to be strong. They made me do this weird exercise!
If you think there's another job on the loose, I don't see why not!
The 'trainees' shout out with their mouths.
"──A demon! The Hydra's right there with you, man!
How come we didn't see this coming?
Run...! We're going to get eaten alive. Everyone run...!
Plus, they see "Inspire Hydra" and start running.
Well, that's what happens.
There's a demon in front of you. If they come to their senses, it's only natural for them to run away.
'Ka, stop them! 'Inspire Hydra'!
I don't know what I'm talking about. You can't escape! We're going to be pissed!
The 'Elite Trainees' fly instructions to the 'Inspire Hydra'. The fact that their reactions haven't changed means that those people seem to have a resistance to the 'curse'.
However, the 'trainees' have already begun to scatter and flee.
And before the "Inspire Hydra" that is trying to chase them...
"Son of man, run for your life! I'll hold them off!
A white winged dragon stood there.
''Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka-sama! Why is the Heavenly Dragon here? It's back, I've heard rumors of it: ......
The details will have to wait. For now, just get to safety.
The pure white dragon leans his head back and howls as he shields the people.
'I heard from the one who escaped first. His personal belongings are in a hut down the road. Take it and huddle together and run to the sanctuary! This is the land of malice. Don't ever look back!'
''I understand, Tenryu-sama!
People start running in unison.
'Sender: Nagi.
Recipient: Iris.
Body: Good timing. Iris. You're gonna bring us to a standstill, as planned.
I sent a message to Iris about "Mind Linkage - Revised".
The sender is Iris.
Recipient: Onii-chan.
Text: Leave it to me. The skills I obtained from the 'soul engagement' with my brother are not justified!
I'm full of confidence.
Me, Cecil and Rita are in a battle position behind a rock.
We'll have to follow up if things go wrong.
The signal from the ship. That celestial dragon is a fake. The Inspire Hydra is the only way to defeat it.
It just looks so real!
An "Elite Trainee" waved his hand at the sandy beach.
With that, "Inspire Hydra" starts to move.
『『『『 Hueyyyy! 』』』』
The two Inspire Hydra rushed towards the Tenryu Blanchalka, which was blocking their path.
The small Hydra, which is about 4 meters tall, approached the Celestial Dragon Blanchalka with the same momentum, and...
"Sent by Iris.
Recipient: Onii-chan.
TEXT: This is the timing. Activate "Blessing of the Dragon (Dragonic Breath)!
Besh.
Col.
The tail of the 『Tenryu Blanchalka』 hooked the 『Inspire Hydra』 and brought it down.
"It's not an illusion...? You have a substance, whoa-whoa-whoa!
No, it's an illusion, though. Just for a moment (・・・・・) on the tail (...) and a physical judgment (・・・・).
'Sender: illith.
Recipient: Nagi
Text: It's a success. Brother! Have you seen the power of Iris's Blessing of the Dragon (Dragonic Breath)!''
DRAGONIC BLESSING
The Dragon's Blood blessing grants physical enhancements to weapons, skills, and magic.
Only one target at a time.
The moment you strengthen a different target, the previous enhancement will disappear.
This skill can give physical enhancements not only to weapons and magic, but also to skills themselves.
If you use this in 'Illusionary Space', you can temporarily give 'Physical Feelings' to 'Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'.
''Sender: Rafilia.
Recipient: master. Mr. Iris.
Text: Thank you for stopping me. Gourain Archery plus Physical Penetrator
Hmph. Huh. Huh? Huh?
Swoosh.
Raphilia's arrow, which flew from across the rocky terrain, pierced the head of the 'Inspire Hydra'.
It was easy.
The power source of the 'magic crystal' was destroyed and the 'Inspire Hydra' fell apart.
My blessing is that even the body of a demon can be turned into thin cloth.
The illusory celestial dragon howled.
''Son of man! O son of man, you foolish one who sends demons to your kind ...... leave promptly.''
Oh, oh, oh... ............
Flopping.
The swordsman girl is sitting on the beach, shivering.
'This land is a dwelling place for mermaids, not a place for people to step in.
'Duh, but ...... training in this land certainly makes people stronger.'
The girl stood up shakily and drew her sword.
The wizard girl also takes her staff. As if defending the girl.
''That's right. This training has made us more confident in ourselves! Originally, we were just low-level adventurers. And yet, after receiving training here, I've been able to be as good as the others...
...... You're stubborn, 'elite trainees'.
I'd better convince him to leave early.
I decided to send a message to Iris.
And it comes with the "Celestial Dragon's Script".
It's because this land is cursed. "This is not because you have grown strong. Others have grown weak.
''The Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'' uttered the lines as instructed.
''You were just comparing yourselves to those who are confused and weak.''
...... Oh no! 'It's a lie. A nobleman would never do such a thing!
Well, then, I guess you'll have to see the truth for yourselves.
The vision of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka shouted.
''Soon, this land will be enveloped in a thick fog. Run away if you don't want to get caught up in it. My deputy will quietly do his job.''
With that, the vision of the celestial dragon turned towards me.
I send a signal to Cecil. Cecil nods and activates the magic he had chanted.
''I changed the magic to water attribute with 'Attribute Change 《Elemental Changer》'. Activate. ''Ancient language magic, thick fog (fog).''
Buh.
The coast and sea were shrouded in a thick fog.
You can't even see our faces in this state. The usual 'sea dragon mask' is worn just in case.
Yes. Nagi-sama." "Liukai.
Cecil and Rita's twin tails are swinging.
That's why I unified everyone's hair style. Even in the fog, silhouettes, so that you can recognize them as friends.
''I hope that ship is ...... going to go away like this.
Once out to sea, the fog won't affect them.
The trainees will follow the land route to the sanctuary, so it is impossible to follow them by boat. Once at the sanctuary, the trainees will be taken care of by the merchant, Mr. Dolgor. If we had the testimonies of Mr. Dolgor and the trainees, we should be able to understand the abnormality of the 'rookie training' as expected.
In the meantime, we'll look deep into the "Mermaid's Dwelling Place" to find out what's causing the "Curse".
If it really is something to do with the Demon Dragon - we may need to ask for the help of the Sea Dragon Kerkator. If the cause of the "curse" is gone, there will be no reason for the nobles to occupy this place. The mermaids should be able to come back.
Sonia, the little mermaid, was hoping for this, too.
I'll decide after I've settled down whether I'll continue to sing the "Song of Purification" in this land or live in another land.
Thinking about this, we run towards the coast.
The fog is deep, but Cecil and I are not affected by it. I can see my feet, and I can see that the "elite trainees" are standing there in a daze.
Let's talk to those two for now...
Nagi. I can hear you singing.
Rita unexpectedly stopped in her tracks.
'...... I feel the power of purification ...... This is a mermaid's song.
After a short run, I could hear it too.
A clear voice that seemed to melt into the waves. As if to cleanse the heavy air from a moment ago.
The song can be heard on the edge of the waves.
There was a little mermaid girl with her body bound with chains - a little mermaid.
'............ who?'
The girl looked at me and mumbled vaguely.
'...... scary person ...... human being?'
"We are friends of Sonia the mermaid. We're here at her request.
............ of Sonia ......?
'It's terrible. He's tied up in chains ...... Maybe he was held by a nobleman?
The mermaid girl nodded.
'There was a ...... sailor in the boat, a nobleman, and a brave man with a sword ...... and those people ...... in this land...' ...looking for the holy sword. I was made to sing so that those people wouldn't be affected ...... by the 'curse'. Now they were tethered outside the ship, but ...... the fog came out, and they were startled, and the chains were loosened, so they ran ...... away.
All right. We'll take care of you. We'll take you to Sonia. Okay?
Thank you for ............, and thanks to you, ...... Shinjimasu ......
With that, the mermaid girl closed her eyes.
I picked her up from the water's edge. Lighter. Lighter than Sonia. She really is still like a child.
"............ we'll go join Aine and the others.
............ We'll have to leave this baby with you, won't we?
............ It's a little boy's priority, isn't it? It's the only way.
I have a meeting with Cecil and Rita, in a whisper.
As I do so, the 'elite trainees' approach me.
''Oh, who are you guys?''
...... 'The Delegate of the Heavenly Dragon'.
With my mask on, I replied, "It is also the link between all dragons.
It is also the link between all dragons. I was asked by the sea dragons to come and investigate this land. I heard that mermaids - sea creatures - were being persecuted.
...... persecution,
'It is a lie. The Marquis said that the mermaids have given this land to us, who are on a great mission.
...... That's what you're talking about.
What is that? That grand and noble lie.
That's a lie. The chains entwined with this mermaid girl are proof. She has escaped from that ship.
''Then the land has been 'cleansed for the mission of the true brave': ......
'It's a lie. The other trainees were affected by the 'curse' and went crazy. The princes must have escaped the 'curse' by themselves with the 'mermaid's song'.
............ Oh, oh.
Well, you can find out for yourself if it's true or not. Bye.
I tried to run with the mermaid on my back.
But...
Splash, splash, splash, splash!
I heard water and the sound of kicking on the beach.
I turned around and saw a small boat coming out of an offshore boat onto the beach.
A few soldiers, a swordsman, and a noble-looking man descend from it.
'Give us back the mermaids. And die.
The swordsman-like shadow said.
''That mermaid is the key item for me to get the Holy Sword. Give it back to me now. And all of you who have found it useless will die!
The soldiers formed up and attacked us and - the two "elite trainees" - in formation.
In a boat on the waterfront"The 'Instructor Mage' is not coming back, huh?The man yelled in a raspy voiceLeaving his large body on the chair, he taps the armrest irritably and asks the boy in front of him.'After you went to the trouble of moving the 'Inspire Hydra'?What is it that has happened?I suspect that the intruder may have failed to respond to the intruder.A boy in silver armor replied, "You are in a room on a ship.This is a room on the ship.The man and the boy were facing each other in a place that was too large and too luxurious for one person to sleep and wake up in."'Instructor Mage' - he calls himself Lord of Vermilion and so on, but Himoto-Keiske is a man in a hurry.The boy in the armor let out a long sigh.'He's not very stuffy, you know. If he was capable, he could have captured more mermaids.He looked at the bathtub well so placed at the back of the cabin.There was a young mermaid girl there.She was leaning against the edge of the tub, slumped and nodding.'In any case, you'll have to take direct command. 'Will you give me permission to send out a small boat to land?The Marquis de Hilmut, sir.You are my bodyguard. You must not go it alone.But...The purification of the amulet is not yet complete. We should not move.The man called Marquis Hilmut looked at the crystal he carried at his waist.It's a curse-avoiding talisman like the one the boy in front of him has with his Instructor Mage.It has the power to protect its owner from the 'curses' that abound in the land, but after a day of use it becomes cloudy and requires the singing of mermaids to purify it.The Marquis of Hilmut makes sure to land every day to get the "trainees" fired up. At that time, they are inevitably affected by the curse. So every night, he purifies them with the mermaid's singing voice...She hasn't been able to sing since yesterday. You lazy sub-human!The marquis threw the silver bowl he was holding into the bathtub.With a bang, the vessel hit the bathtub and bounced back. The spattered wine soaked the floor and the mermaid girl's hair.'I gave you a place to stay!How much money do you think they spent on that tub? It's made of master craftsmen's pottery, decorated with crystals and encrusted with jewels!It's a gem that no matter how hard you try, you just can't get it. The seawater is changed every day. They even sprinkle expensive perfumed oil around. What's the matter with you?The marquis' voice echoed through the large cabin.A moment of silence fell.The sound of water splashing in the tub...I don't want to work at .......The mermaid girl murmured, "I don't want to work at .I don't want to work at ....... I don't want to work at . I want to meet my friends.Oh, boy, these days.He spits at the top of his lungs and shouts.'I said I'll give it back to you when I'm done with my business!Why can't you see that this is the place to do your best!...... Good luck, where?I used to be a martial arts instructor for the royal family. When I was young, I used to wield a big sword and slay demons by the throat. I was contracted by the guild to search for the key to the key item.I don't know what ............ is.You can't keep singing and dancing, either. The world will change in time. I am giving you a chance to be part of history.The man spreads his arms out as if this were a theater and continues to talk as if he were talking.I'm doing this because I expect you guys to be able to purify the search for the key items. I expect you to be able to do this. You are betraying that!I don't know. I don't know.The mermaid girl shook her head.Her light blue hair swayed and the dripping seawater wet the floor.That didn't sit well with her again, and Marquis Hilmut snorted. 'Sloppy. You are not.'Mermaid girl.'A boy in silver armor approaches the bathtub and says, "Would you like to make a 'contract' with me?Would you like to make a 'contract' with me?You 'sing for purification'. I'll 'take the holy sword and fight for justice'....... I don't know what that means.'I need the 'Holy Sword'. To put my skills to good use.The mermaid does not answer the boy's question."............ I don't know, nothing.She closed her eyes and listened to the sound of the waves.I want to jump into the ocean right now. She didn't need anything, she wanted to swim and sing freely.She didn't know what the people here were thinking, because she had no idea what they were thinking."...... Show me your side ......The girl said....... show me ...... and let me touch ...... the flowing water and then I will I'll sing to you.That's a lot of work!The Marquis of Hilmut spat.He frowned in annoyance and then waved his hand at the boy in the armor.Do as you wish, 'Holy Swordsman'. But don't forget to keep him in chains.How do you plan to respond to the intruder?Surround them and kill them. I'll do the rest."There is an 'elite trainee' - a 'quasi-brave' - who is assisting the instructor on the beach. You will know them if you give them orders from here on the flag. Let's leave the command to them. Is that all right?...... oh ...... no, wait.The Marquis stopped the boy as he tried to move.'Not long ago, you had a group of undead on the streets.I've heard about it, sir.They were enveloped in a great circle of light... a purifying light that made them disappear.''Rumor rumor has it that the resurrected Heavenly Dragon wielded his power. Or perhaps there is a 'substitute of the Heavenly Dragon'.''I don't believe in the resurrection of celestial dragons, but the great magic of ...... purification exists. Then we should take measures against it.Men think for a moment and then'Disperse the trainees and surround the intruders on top of that. Then we won't be able to purify them all. We'll be in trouble once the 'curse' is gone.The wisdom of the Marquis is astounding.The boy known as the 'Holy Sword Master' knelt on the floor.''You are indeed a former martial arts instructor for the royal family. He is skilled in the art of warfare.I'm the one who recognized your value.The man stood up and took the sword in his hand.With a grudging motion, he handed it to the boy.I am only a swordsman now, but if I could only get my hands on the holy sword, I would be a warrior. When the time comes to fight the Demon King, you can do as much good as you want by my side."Gyoi.The boy was depressed and replied, "If this place is an example, then the holy sword must be here.''If this place is the example, then the Holy Sword must be lying here. I will use any means necessary to obtain it.Yeah.Unseen by him, the Marquis laughed, his lips twitching.It was as if his lines were a funny joke. Nagi Cecil Rita team...The air is heavy.We are not even close to the beach yet. But I can still feel the air around me."Is this the land of the d*mned?But that's where the mermaids live.It's something. There's no one around, but I have a strange ringing in my ears. It's as if someone is watching me all the time."Are Cecil and Rita okay?Let me know if you're not feeling well.I ask the two people on either side of me.It's fine. I feel some kind of pressure, but...I know. It's like someone is shouting at you in an inaudible voice. It's like a curse."I feel like I'm yelling at you in an inaudible voice"?It definitely feels like that.You're being watched by something incredibly big, and you don't know when it's going to get angry, and you're under pressure all the time. That's the kind of image I'm getting....... but I'm very clear in my consciousness. My body, it's not crazy.It seems that me, Cecil and Rita have a resistance to the 'curse', just as the saintly lady assured me.''Even if we have a tolerance, we know it's a 'cursed land'. I wonder what kind of condition those trainees who have no tolerance are in.'...... escape trainees told me that. They all said they would try to escape until the second day....... "After the third day, people started looking at me and said they were giving up on .......From the shadows of the rocky beach, we looked down on the beach where the trainees had gathered.Everyone had been doing gymnastics earlier, but now they were standing there in a daze.The ones running around among the 'trainees' are a swordsman girl and a girl wearing a robe. Earlier, I saw "Instructor Mage" giving them instructions.It's probably an assistant to "Instructor Mage".I'm going to have to say that I'm not going to be able to get it right. All of you who are resting, come out.Excuse me, everyone. Please work!The girls are screaming and looking at the ship in the sea.There's no movement at all over there. Didn't Rita say she saw a flag moving on the deck? Is that a sign?I heard about the Rookie Training program from one of the girls Letitia helped with the escaped crew.Sharing of information is fundamental, you know. The necessary information is to be conveyed through 'mind linkage revision'.The girl told me that "Instructor Mage" has an assistant.The ship off shore has a nobleman and a swordsman. The noblemanMarquis Hilmut will always come once a day and give 'grateful guidance' to the trainees. So that there are always people injured, and so on.They are looking for those who are resistant to the curse.I guess they're trying to use those people to explore the mermaid habitat....... I wonder if there really is a 'Demon Dragon Dungeon' near the mermaid's habitat.I exchanged a glance with Cecil and Rita next to me.'I thought it would be easiest if nothing happened, but I'm not so sure......., right?" "Yeah. I don't blame you.The three of us are lying on the rocks, looking out at the beach.We hold hands, ready to join together at any moment.Cecil's tiny hands are hotter than usual.Sometimes she lets go of her tied hands and wipes them with her robe, as if she doesn't care that she's sweating.Rita's shoulders are snug against mine.She doesn't seem nervous, her beautiful tail flapping. I don't know if she realizes it or not, but sometimes she holds her hands down, but she's soon back to normal. We're away from the sandy beach and he's at the base of a tree, so I don't think he's going to find us that often.'The plan is simple. First, we're going to hit the people on the beach with a giant 'sacred force'.I began to explain.'Then you'll be freed from the influence of the 'curse' and you'll come to your senses. According to the 'escape trainees', they're all here because they believe in some bullshit training program. Once they come to their senses, they'll know it's crazy. You think you can get Iris to help with that? We just need to check the center of the curse and leave the silver plate of purification given to us by the saint, and we'll be clear....... cursed land, huh?'Potentially,' murmured Cecil, 'what is the crime that the human king committed against the dragon?''What is this crime that the human king committed against the dragon? So much so that the 'curse' won't go away for a long time. Is there such a sin?I can't even imagine ............. Yeah. I've been thinking about that too.I stroked Cecil's silver hair.Cecil had a worried look on his face.The mermaid Sonia said, 'A long time ago, the human king committed a very serious crime against the dragons living on the earth.But then, even the demon race has suffered similar damage.Humans have ruined one race of demons.But Cecil doesn't hold a grudge against the humans. He doesn't curse them.It's just that they asked me to draw out their subconscious for fear of hurting people deep down. As a result ...... I ended up finding out about Cecil's true wishes.But the dragon, which is the source of this curse, is still angry at what the other party has done.What could be the source of that much anger - we can't even imagine.If everyone was as kind as Cecil-chan, the world would be a more peaceful place.Rita unexpectedly pulled Cecil into a hug.She presses her own cheek against Cecil's and laughs at him.''If you meet a dragon who has a grudge against people, you should tell him, 'You should take a lesson from the demon race, right?I want to say, 'I'm happy to have met my favorite master.'Common sense.Yeah....... What are you both going to tell the source of The Curse?I was going to shove it, but Cecil and Rita are looking at each other and laughing.They're really close to each other.I always think that Cecil and Rita are like sisters of a different species. Of course, Rita is the older sister. I often see Rita doing Cecil's hair after a bath.By the way, Cecil's hair today is in twin-tails, which Rita has neatly set. Rita's hair is also matching. I put in a comb and Rita fixes it herself.For the sake of the mission, I've made it easy for my friends to find each other. This will come into play later....... Okay, I think they're all coming out now.I turned my gaze back to the beach.Over there, a girl swordsman was shouting. ''I am an elite trainee,'' ''I am allowed to get up an hour late,'' ''Discrimination is important,'' ''If someone is valued, everyone wants to be like that and makes an effort,'' ''If you do that, you'll get fired up,'' ''Be like us,'' ''Be like us'' - and finally, ''All hands on deck.In response to those words, trainees come from all over the beach.In addition to the people in training, it seems that there were also people who were wrapped in blankets and resting.In other words - all the trainees that need to be cleansed are now.Good. Cecil, Rita. Get ready for the combined magic.I instructed them both."...... Wait, Nagi. The 'trainees' are beginning to spread out...'It's true!There are people who don't fall within the purifying range of this...Rita points to the beach and Cecil shouts out.The two of them were right.The 'trainees' on the beach are several dozen people. They are divided into four groups and are beginning to move in different directions.''The enemy is approaching this place!"The enemy could use a huge amount of magic.The elite trainees spoke up.''Everyone will be divided into four teams, each of which will be led by us. Two of the 'Inspire Hydra' will be your guards.Trainees, please follow the emergency manual!He's using magic to spread his voice. I can hear it so far.The trainees are led by a boy with a sword in each hand and a girl with a staff in her hand.In addition, a small hydra appears from the sea. The hydra is being controlled by the 'elite trainees', and follows behind the trainees as ordered."...Has it been countered?The other side knows more or less what's going on.In the past, when the streets were overrun with undead, they were cleansed by a great spell of divine power. You can't blame them for that.If the enemy is using the "curse" to control people, then of course they'll at least take measures against the cleansing.As expected of an aristocrat. You're thinking of all sorts of countermeasures: ......."But we've evolved since then.I activated the skill.''Activate. ''Ability reconstruction Skill Structure, LV7'' - ''Ability Crossing Skill Crossing, Revised''!This time, I'll be using the new power of "Ability Rebuild, Skill Structure". When I rebuilt Reggie and Rafilia, my ability rebuild became level 7. I'm not going to be able to get the same thing for you.I'm not going to be the only one who can do it.You're going to be able to have to go to the store to find out what's going on. It's not a good idea.Yes, ma'am. ...... Come on, Master.I touch Cecil's chest with my right hand and Rita's with my left.It's the same as before, connecting the three of us with the thread of magic.I'm going to make us united and release the great magic of purification............. It's coming in. Nagi-sama's magic and Rita-san's divine power."Yes, ...... it hurts ...... it's not so much that it hurts ...... it's that it feels cloying ...... I guess.Cecil closes his eyes and Rita chuckles with a peaceful look on her face.I call up the skills of both of them with my master's authority to the window.The two skills used are the same as last time: "Ancient Language Chanting LV 1" and "Shinsei Rikko Shoukaku Lv 1".Crossing Ability is a skill-melding emulator that allows you to combine the two skills to temporarily create six cheat skills.And the upper version of "Crossing of Ability Skill Crossing Modification" allows me to add one of my own skill concepts to it.This is the first time. It's the first time, so let's use a concept that is easy to understand. For example: ......"Gifted Swordsmanship Lv 1".Increase your resilience with the sword or blade 10% + Gifted Swordsmanship LV x 10%Let's use the 'Increase' of this skill.I'm going to use the same method of connecting "Ancient Language Chanting LV1" and "Divine Power Seizure LV1" as before, and then add the concept of "Gifted Sword Techniques" to it.Add to that the concept of "gifted swordsmanship" and you have ...... something like this.'Owner' - 'Spell' - 'Divine Power' - 'Detail' - 'Chant' - 'Notice' - 'Increase'............ I'm starting to feel warm and fuzzy.Cecil held the chest of his robe and looked at me.'No, it's not a disgusting feeling, it's a restful ...... reassuring 'faint' ...... hmmm.'Cecil-chan, you look so happy.Rita stroked Cecil's silver hair.'I wonder if you and Nagi, by any chance, want to stay connected?Rita?What, what, what?!Cecil's face turns bright red.But he doesn't realize that he's being nudged by Rita.I wonder if this is one of the senses or something.''Rita-san, you're remembering things too! 'Cecil!Wait, it's foul to think about that now, isn't it!''When I said that, Rita-san's memories came in! Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait!'Wow, wow, this is. Rita is ...... that ......." "Oh, wow, wow, wow. Cecil-chan ......What a mess!Cecil and Rita's words are overlapping, and they are both gasping for air at the same time.It's as if they know each other's memories as well as their senses. But the memories of the two of you turning so red...?And anyway, you two, I'll be working some serious magic, so just focus on that.Yes, sir. That's right. The memory you gave me, Rita, I'll forget it now!'Cecil, you said 'now'!What do you mean by "for now"?I patted their heads and calmed them down for now.And then I apply the "Skill Crossing, Modification" - "Apply".The assembled skills begin to move.Me, Cecil and Rita, seven "concepts" are intertwined, and words fill in the spaces between them.And so... the newly "emulated" skill..."Ancient Language Divine Force Magic Chanting Multi-lock-onThe skill to "notice" the "owner's" spell "elaborating" and "casting" the "owner's" spell with "divine powerWith the addition of Master's 'Concept' and 'Increase', multiple lock-ons are now possible....... has an amazing function.The "concept" that I gave them will be used to add functions.I wonder if it's the same as the last time. I mean...The "Ancient Language, Sacred Power Magic Chanting Multiple Capture Type Multi-Lock-on" is a pseudo-created skill created by Souma-Nagi's "Ability Crossing Skill Crossing, Revised".Cecil Farot limited magic can be activated by Rita Melpheus limited's Divine Power.This changes the magic invoked to one that is tinged with purification power.Limitation on use: 1 time only.Immediately after you use it, the Ancient Word Divine Power Spellcasting Multi-lock-on and Crossing Abilities will disappear.Crossing Abilities will revive after a certain amount of time....... "Ability Crossing and Modification" comes back after a certain amount of time?It's just a high level, and it's so badly cheated. This.I wonder what would happen if you added a multi-lock-on ability to "Ancient Language Magic Flame Arrow" with this pattern .......If you turn it into a laser with "True Holy Staff Noeloot", it becomes a ...... homing laser ......?........................ I'm starting to get some scary thoughts.'Well, get yourself together and start chanting!I'm going to supply Cecil-chan with 'divine power'.Cecil and Rita looked at each other and nodded.Then they held hands and began to chant."'Announcing the cleanliness, and borrowing the form of the thing that travels around the heavens and pours down...'"'In the name of the Lord,'Their voices shook the grass and trees.At the same time, markers appear in front of me. There were four red, circular ones.It's a 'lock-on marker'.The original 'Gifted Swordsmanship' is a skill that increases its power by 10% + 10% x skill level. Because of this concept, it's possible to 'increase' the number of magical targets.The number that can be locked on is four.It's like the level of the skills used by me, Cecil and Rita, plus 1."Can we match these to each of the 'trainees' and their respective groups? ......I moved the lock-on marker with my fingertips.When I press it on the "trainee" team - the marker turns green.This completes the lock-on."Okay then, Cecil, Rita. You can shoot now!"'Yes, sir!Activate!Holy ancient language magic!"Holy cleansing halo!The moment Cecil and Rita made a high-pitched declaration - a circle of light appeared on the beach.''It's here!Enemy magic!Each team, evade as fast as you can!The light is quite pleasant, but don't be fooled. Please stay in your groups and run away from the line...!The "Elite Trainees" and the trainees on the beach split off in four directions and started running.However...'Ha, you're fast!And it's spreading!'Hey, I'm kind of following you.Hey, there, intern. How are you swooning in the light!The black stuff is falling out of your body...!The circle of light widens and precisely tracks homing the trainees.The light pouring down, of course, isn't a bad thing. It's a shower of divine power that erases the effects of the curse.The trainees who are exposed to it stop in their tracks.He closes his eyes in the shower of light, as if he has just realized - for the first time - that he was very tired.And then..."Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!The air trembled.The blackness that had been floating around this area was disappearing.It was also from among the 'trainees'.It was as if the poison that had been eating into their bodies had turned into a mist and was floating up.All of them were mentally unstable due to the influence of the "curse". When you purify it..."Home away from home!Suddenly, one of the 'trainees' shouted.''Why do I have to keep going through this weird training!Why do I have to be denied so much of myself!Yes. We came here to be strong.They made me do this weird exercise!If you think there's another job on the loose, I don't see why not!The 'trainees' shout out with their mouths."A demon!The Hydra's right there with you, man!How come we didn't see this coming?Run...!We're going to get eaten alive. Everyone run...!Plus, they see "Inspire Hydra" and start running.Well, that's what happens.There's a demon in front of you. If they come to their senses, it's only natural for them to run away.'Ka, stop them!'Inspire Hydra'!I don't know what I'm talking about. You can't escape!We're going to be pissed!The 'Elite Trainees' fly instructions to the 'Inspire Hydra'. The fact that their reactions haven't changed means that those people seem to have a resistance to the 'curse'.However, the 'trainees' have already begun to scatter and flee.And before the "Inspire Hydra" that is trying to chase them..."Son of man, run for your life!I'll hold them off!A white winged dragon stood there.''Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka-sama! Why is the Heavenly Dragon here? It's back, I've heard rumors of it: ......The details will have to wait. For now, just get to safety.The pure white dragon leans his head back and howls as he shields the people.'I heard from the one who escaped first. His personal belongings are in a hut down the road. Take it and huddle together and run to the sanctuary!This is the land of malice. Don't ever look back!'''I understand, Tenryu-sama!People start running in unison.'Sender: Nagi.Recipient: Iris.Body: Good timing. Iris. You're gonna bring us to a standstill, as planned.I sent a message to Iris about "Mind Linkage - Revised".The sender is Iris.Recipient: Onii-chan.Text: Leave it to me. The skills I obtained from the 'soul engagement' with my brother are not justified!I'm full of confidence.Me, Cecil and Rita are in a battle position behind a rock.We'll have to follow up if things go wrong.The signal from the ship. That celestial dragon is a fake. The Inspire Hydra is the only way to defeat it.It just looks so real!An "Elite Trainee" waved his hand at the sandy beach.With that, "Inspire Hydra" starts to move. Hueyyyy! The two Inspire Hydra rushed towards the Tenryu Blanchalka, which was blocking their path.The small Hydra, which is about 4 meters tall, approached the Celestial Dragon Blanchalka with the same momentum, and..."Sent by Iris.Recipient: Onii-chan.TEXT: This is the timing. Activate "Blessing of the Dragon Dragonic Breath!Besh.Col.The tail of the Tenryu Blanchalka hooked the Inspire Hydra and brought it down."It's not an illusion...?You have a substance, whoa-whoa-whoa!No, it's an illusion, though. Just for a moment on the tail ... and a physical judgment .'Sender: illith.Recipient: NagiText: It's a success. Brother!Have you seen the power of Iris's Blessing of the Dragon Dragonic Breath!''DRAGONIC BLESSINGThe Dragon's Blood blessing grants physical enhancements to weapons, skills, and magic.Only one target at a time.The moment you strengthen a different target, the previous enhancement will disappear.This skill can give physical enhancements not only to weapons and magic, but also to skills themselves.If you use this in 'Illusionary Space', you can temporarily give 'Physical Feelings' to 'Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'.''Sender: Rafilia.Recipient: master. Mr. Iris.Text: Thank you for stopping me. Gourain Archery plus Physical PenetratorHmph. Huh. Huh? Huh?Swoosh.Raphilia's arrow, which flew from across the rocky terrain, pierced the head of the 'Inspire Hydra'.It was easy.The power source of the 'magic crystal' was destroyed and the 'Inspire Hydra' fell apart.My blessing is that even the body of a demon can be turned into thin cloth.The illusory celestial dragon howled.''Son of man! O son of man, you foolish one who sends demons to your kind ...... leave promptly.''Oh, oh, oh... ............Flopping.The swordsman girl is sitting on the beach, shivering.'This land is a dwelling place for mermaids, not a place for people to step in.'Duh, but ...... training in this land certainly makes people stronger.'The girl stood up shakily and drew her sword.The wizard girl also takes her staff. As if defending the girl.''That's right. This training has made us more confident in ourselves!Originally, we were just low-level adventurers. And yet, after receiving training here, I've been able to be as good as the others......... You're stubborn, 'elite trainees'.I'd better convince him to leave early.I decided to send a message to Iris.And it comes with the "Celestial Dragon's Script".It's because this land is cursed. "This is not because you have grown strong. Others have grown weak.''The Phantom of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka'' uttered the lines as instructed.''You were just comparing yourselves to those who are confused and weak.''...... Oh no! 'It's a lie. A nobleman would never do such a thing!Well, then, I guess you'll have to see the truth for yourselves.The vision of the Heavenly Dragon Blanchalka shouted.''Soon, this land will be enveloped in a thick fog. Run away if you don't want to get caught up in it. My deputy will quietly do his job.''With that, the vision of the celestial dragon turned towards me.I send a signal to Cecil. Cecil nods and activates the magic he had chanted.''I changed the magic to water attribute with 'Attribute Change Elemental Changer'. Activate. ''Ancient language magic, thick fog fog.''Buh.The coast and sea were shrouded in a thick fog.You can't even see our faces in this state. The usual 'sea dragon mask' is worn just in case.Yes. Nagi-sama." "Liukai.Cecil and Rita's twin tails are swinging.That's why I unified everyone's hair style. Even in the fog, silhouettes, so that you can recognize them as friends.''I hope that ship is ...... going to go away like this.Once out to sea, the fog won't affect them.The trainees will follow the land route to the sanctuary, so it is impossible to follow them by boat. Once at the sanctuary, the trainees will be taken care of by the merchant, Mr. Dolgor. If we had the testimonies of Mr. Dolgor and the trainees, we should be able to understand the abnormality of the 'rookie training' as expected.In the meantime, we'll look deep into the "Mermaid's Dwelling Place" to find out what's causing the "Curse".If it really is something to do with the Demon Dragon - we may need to ask for the help of the Sea Dragon Kerkator. If the cause of the "curse" is gone, there will be no reason for the nobles to occupy this place. The mermaids should be able to come back.Sonia, the little mermaid, was hoping for this, too.I'll decide after I've settled down whether I'll continue to sing the "Song of Purification" in this land or live in another land.Thinking about this, we run towards the coast.The fog is deep, but Cecil and I are not affected by it. I can see my feet, and I can see that the "elite trainees" are standing there in a daze.Let's talk to those two for now...Nagi. I can hear you singing.Rita unexpectedly stopped in her tracks.'...... I feel the power of purification ...... This is a mermaid's song.After a short run, I could hear it too.A clear voice that seemed to melt into the waves. As if to cleanse the heavy air from a moment ago.The song can be heard on the edge of the waves.There was a little mermaid girl with her body bound with chains - a little mermaid.'............ who?'The girl looked at me and mumbled vaguely.'...... scary person ...... human being?'"We are friends of Sonia the mermaid. We're here at her request............. of Sonia ......?'It's terrible. He's tied up in chains ...... Maybe he was held by a nobleman?The mermaid girl nodded.'There was a ...... sailor in the boat, a nobleman, and a brave man with a sword ...... and those people ...... in this land...' ...looking for the holy sword. I was made to sing so that those people wouldn't be affected ...... by the 'curse'. Now they were tethered outside the ship, but ...... the fog came out, and they were startled, and the chains were loosened, so they ran ...... away.All right. We'll take care of you. We'll take you to Sonia. Okay?Thank you for ............, and thanks to you, ...... Shinjimasu ......With that, the mermaid girl closed her eyes.I picked her up from the water's edge. Lighter. Lighter than Sonia. She really is still like a child."............ we'll go join Aine and the others............. We'll have to leave this baby with you, won't we?............ It's a little boy's priority, isn't it? It's the only way.I have a meeting with Cecil and Rita, in a whisper.As I do so, the 'elite trainees' approach me.''Oh, who are you guys?''...... 'The Delegate of the Heavenly Dragon'.With my mask on, I replied, "It is also the link between all dragons.It is also the link between all dragons. I was asked by the sea dragons to come and investigate this land. I heard that mermaids - sea creatures - were being persecuted....... persecution,'It is a lie. The Marquis said that the mermaids have given this land to us, who are on a great mission....... That's what you're talking about.What is that? That grand and noble lie.That's a lie. The chains entwined with this mermaid girl are proof. She has escaped from that ship.''Then the land has been 'cleansed for the mission of the true brave': ......'It's a lie. The other trainees were affected by the 'curse' and went crazy. The princes must have escaped the 'curse' by themselves with the 'mermaid's song'............. Oh, oh.Well, you can find out for yourself if it's true or not. Bye.I tried to run with the mermaid on my back.But...Splash, splash, splash, splash!I heard water and the sound of kicking on the beach.I turned around and saw a small boat coming out of an offshore boat onto the beach.A few soldiers, a swordsman, and a noble-looking man descend from it.'Give us back the mermaids. And die.The swordsman-like shadow said.''That mermaid is the key item for me to get the Holy Sword. Give it back to me now. And all of you who have found it useless will die!The soldiers formed up and attacked us and - the two "elite trainees" - in formation.
