TEASER
Volume 4 Chapter 8.4
Risking One's Life Till One Burns Up Part 4
Nozomu's eyes widen at
the unexpected arrival of these helpers, forgetting Tiamat's resentment echoing
in his head, as Mars and the others rushed toward the huge tree at the center
of the barrier at once.
[...... I see, so you
guys forced your way through the erosion layer of the barrier while protecting
yourself by layering the golem with the power of the spirit and the magic of
the Tima Lime. But how did you figure out the structure of this barrier?]
The method used by
Mars and the others to break through the Predatory Barrier was simple and
clear: they built a golem to protect themselves, entered into it, and kept
pouring in magic power and source elements to reinforce it, while
simultaneously breaking through.
Such a forceful
method, they would not have been able to pull it off unless they had a grasp of
the structure of this predatory Barrier.
[Well, if it were
Jihad who came, then that would be one thing, but what's the point of having a
bunch of guys like you coming here?]
Ken, with a dubious
look on his face, unleashed [Icicle Dance] on Mars and the others' backs.
"I won't let
you!"
However, while Ken's
attention was momentarily focused on Mars and the others, Nozomu intervened.
Numerous sword flashes
were unleashed. A storm of [Mikagura-style・One Billion Severance] obliterated every single one of
Ken's [Icicle Dance].
Ken frowned in
displeasure at Nozomu's action.
"Thanks,
Nozomu."
"I guess this earring
is still useful."
The earring still
shining in Nozomu's ear. It was used for telepathic communication during the
last sewer operation. With this, Razward and the others were able to grasp the
situation and structure within the Predatory Barrier.
Originally, this magic
used a large-scale altar and a spell, which was necessary because a large
number of people were communicating at the same time. However, a single mage
was enough to share the conversation and vision of a single person.
"Haaaa!"
While Mars and Nozomu
had their backs to each other, Irisdina, who had rushed to the base of the huge
jet-black tree, used her [Magic Sword・Lunar Eclipse], to chop off the bark of the tree, freeing the restrained
Lisa and the others.
The cuts in the tree
soon began to seal up, but Irisdina, Feo, and Razward took advantage of the
opportunity to rescue the three immobile people from the huge jet-black tree
and pulled them away.
"T-Thank you. You
saved us."
[Shi-jou, I'm glad
you're okay...... Well, shall we begin then?]
"Nozomu, sorry,
but I need you to hold him up."
After confirming that
Lisa and the others had evacuated, Mars suddenly pulled out the great sword he
carried on his back. The simple steel sword he has been using for many years.
However, it looked somewhat different from the previous one.
"That great
sword......"
"I had Tom
tweaked it a bit. I didn't think I'd be using it so soon, though."
Countless formulas
were engraved on the sword's body. The geometric patterns, which were probably
carved with a chisel, gave off a dull sheen on the belly of the worn-out
greatsword.
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