Chapter 60
Staff
Translator : PolterGlast
The path for me to
become stronger right now lies in magic, as expected.
With that in mind, I
decided to focus on leveling up as much as possible while hunting Elder Liches.
It's been a while
since I started leveling up here, but recently, I've finally reached the limit
of leveling up.
However, when I fought
in the simulation room with the LV 10 magic ban, it was still difficult to win
against the Elder Lich.
Therefore, I decided
to stop training for a while and actively conduct simulations.
There's no doubt that
what I need now is a method to devise a strategy that can fight against the
Elder Lich, rather than a slight improvement in stats.
I thought that
fighting only the Wind Bastard would lead to a biased battle, so I tried to
fight other Elder Liches as well.
After fighting each of
the five types of Elder Liches once, I was finally establishing a way to fight
against them.
And this is... the
sixth time.
Standing in the
simulation room, I faced the Wind Bastard again.
"Well, today I'll
surely give you a good beating..."
"Kaka!"
As if mocking my
resolve, the Wind Bastard rattled his jaw and teeth.
Every move he makes
annoys me.
I have the LV that I
raised by hunting Elder Liches, and the combat experience that I have cultivated
in this simulation room.
I will never again
display the same disgraceful state as I did then.
Today is the day I
will definitely beat him!
We faced each
other--and clashed again.
Elder Liches are
masters of magic.
Putting aside the fact
that the Wind Bastard is annoying, that much is an undeniable fact.
Fire, wind, water,
earth, darkness.
In these five
attributes that I can handle, my proficiency in magic is far inferior to that
of the Elder Liches.
Now, Elder Liches were
no longer just good prey for leveling up for me.
The way Elder Liches
uses magic has a lot to offer from my current perspective.
Their fighting style,
which masters LV 10 magic with the ability of a wizard class in human terms, is
to choose the optimal solution that they can do now with all kinds of magic
available.
That's quite close to
the point I should reach, where my magic LV is maxed out.
Elder Liches were not
just prey, but also became my magic teachers.
...It's really
annoying to admit that.
"Gaga!"
The Wind Elder Lich
raises his staff.
Before, I used to use
Accelerate and Quick here to buff my agility so I could avoid my opponent's
magic.
But now I know that
was a mistake.
Because in the
confrontation of wizard-class experts, it's not uncommon to exchange all-out
attacks.
Therefore, the focus
should not be on improving physical ability, but on how to take countermeasures
against the obstruction that is performed in the same way as the obstruction of
the opponent's magic activation.
"Railgun!"
Therefore, I shoot the
Skeleton Knight's sword, which I took out of the item box, with Railgun.
I aim for the staff
that the Wind Bastard is holding up, and the core that is hidden behind his
ribs.
The Wind Bastard
doesn't ignore my attack... but goes into defense with the wind magic that he
activated immediately.
First, he uses Wind
Cushion to kill the impact, then he receives it with Wind Barrier. And at the
same time, he releases a Wind Bullet towards me as a diversion.
Elder Liches do triple
activation of magic like it's a piece of cake.
I've been trying to
imitate them somehow, but at the moment, dual activation is my limit, which is
a bit embarrassing.
I intercepted the
oncoming Wind Bullet with a coin Railgun.
The opponent's
proficiency is higher, but my pure magic attack power is higher.
The coin breaks
through the Wind Bullet, and approaches the Wind Bastard while weakening its
momentum slightly.
But the attack was
seen through, and my attack only managed to slip through the ribs and pierce
the robe.
--Through hunting so
far and five simulations, I discovered a way to hinder the Elder Lich's magic
activation.
One is to unleash a
blow that can break the staff in his hand.
And the other is to
unleash the magic of a class that can damage its core.
It seems that this is
not possible with a coin railgun, and I know that it will not be powerful
enough unless I throw a sword and accelerate it.
"Double Lightning
Bolt!"
I continue to unleash
attack magic at the opponent without moving.
On the other hand, the
Elder Lich has also been constantly repeating defense, counterattack, and
counter with wind magic.
Even the defense to
protect is an offensive magic.
To defeat the
opponent, we both keep the defense to a minimum and just keep releasing
offensive magic.
Purple lightning
sparks around, and the aftershocks of the wind tear my cheeks.
The Wind Bastard's
robe is scorched and some of his ribs are carbonized, but that level of damage
doesn't count for the Elder Lich.
If they take a really
dangerous injury, they can also recover with dark magic.
Its core can also be
repaired unless it is completely destroyed.
I'm aware that I can't
say anything about others, but they also have quite a cheat-like performance.
The aftermath of the
offense and defense destroys the simulation room.
The tiles are peeled
off, and even the pure white substance underneath is gouged out.
"Tch, he's strong
after all..."
The opponent has more
tricks and cards, but my pure power is higher.
I'm forcibly balancing
it with the output difference.
It's not exactly a
brute force, but I think it's good enough that I'm fighting against the Elder
Lich with my still amateur magic skills.
"In that case...
let me try!"
I take something out
of the item box.
What I hold in both
hands is--the Elder Lich's staff.
"Railgun!"
The jewel attached to
it clouds, and the magic is emitted.
It easily penetrated
the Wind Bastard's attack, which had been balanced so far, and inflicted steady
damage to his body--.
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