Chapter 103
The Crimson Flame Spear
Translator : PolterGlast
The magic I'll use can
be a simple one.
[Purifying Flame]
would be the most effective, but it doesn't work on humans.
Therefore, I'll attack
with normal fire-attribute magic.
"[Twin Magic -
Prominence Lance]."
Two lances of raging
hellfire appeared above my head.
It seems they hadn't
anticipated me using magic, as the tank's expression was clearly twitching.
I didn't wait for the
tank and, thrusting one hand forward, unleashed the spell.
The two [Prominence
Lances] flew with a roar towards the tank, who was holding his large shield at
the ready.
I had thought he would
handle something like a [Prominence Lance] with ease, but...
While the first
[Prominence Lance] was blocked, it melted the high-quality-looking large
shield, and the second [Prominence Lance] blew a perfect hole through it.
A hole in the large
shield meant that the [Prominence Lance] I had unleashed had also reached the
tank—.
The tank, pierced by
the lance of hellfire, was enveloped in particles of light and vanished all too
easily.
"What!? Even with
all those buffs, Marmon was taken out in an instant!"
"His death is one
thing, but having the shield destroyed is a bigger blow. It was advertised as a
magic greatshield that could block any spell... just who is that old man?"
"I don't know,
but he doesn't seem to be an ordinary person. Our plan of having Marmon buff up
and block all the attacks has failed, so this might be really bad."
The turn of events was
so unexpected that the three's voices rose, and I could hear their
conversation.
I had also expected
him to struggle a bit more, so I was surprised that I was able to kill the tank
so easily.
"And besides, I
never heard that he could use magic on top of being a swordsman! We didn't use
any magic to increase our magic defense, so it was all pointless."
"The smart move
is to surrender. If our armor gets destroyed, we'll be in a huge deficit."
"I'd love to
surrender, but... the chance to fight an opponent like this is more valuable
than armor. Besides—I want to test if my attacks can get through."
The three of them had
completely abandoned the fight and were having a conversation. I was at a loss
as to whether I should attack.
Since I've already
shown my magic, I'd like to use the ice magic I used on the Silver Golems, too.
"There it is.
Julian's selfishness."
"Then you can
fight him alone, Julian! We're surrendering!"
"...That's a
rather lonely thing to say."
"We have zero
chance of winning the moment Marmon was taken out!"
"Understood.
...Graham-san, did you hear that? It seems the other two besides me wish to
surrender. Is that acceptable?"
Julian directed the
question to me.
Does that mean,
without a fight, it's now just me and Julian?
"That's helpful
for me, but you won't stand a chance in a three-on-one, will you?"
"I won't, but...
it would be a great help if you would let me try."
"In that case,
let's fight one-on-one, me and you. And... I won't use magic."
I'm changing the terms
on my own, but if the purpose is an exchange, then there shouldn't be a
problem.
I don't have a
particular grudge against [White Phoenix], and I want to have a sword fight
with Julian.
"Are you sure?
You're giving me quite a handicap."
"I don't mind.
Even without using magic—I have no intention of losing."
I gave a smug grin and
declared that.
"Well, well...
this makes me want to defeat you at all costs."
"Hmm, so both
parties are in agreement. The exchange match is a victory for Graham, Ginia,
and Aoi. Shall we call this an exhibition match between Julian and Graham?"
"Yeah, that's
fine."
"I am fine with
that as well."
After replying to
Salis, the mage and healer from [White Phoenix] were cleared from the area, and
Ginia and Aoi also went outside.
It was an unexpected
development, but now it's a one-on-one duel with Julian.
I was curious about
the skill he had used on [Sakura Nostra], so for me, this is a development I
couldn't have hoped for more.
I probably won't lose
in a simple sword fight, so the outcome will likely be decided by whether I can
figure out that skill or magic of his.
"Well then, both
of you, take your positions. Be ready. —Begin!"
With a second signal
from Salis, the exhibition match with Julian began.
I'm curious about that
special move of his, but I have no intention of holding back either.
I unleashed a flying
slash as a feint and then closed the distance at once.
As expected from
someone who had been observing quietly, Julian handled the flying slash without
any trouble and then showed a relaxed response even as I closed the distance.
"You really are
fast. If I hadn't been observing your movements, I wouldn't have been able to
handle it."
"I'm a little sad
that you think you can handle me after just that one attack. —I can go much
faster."
I increased my speed
with every swing, and relentlessly attacked Julian, who was barely managing to
guard.
The power increases
with the speed of my swings, and after just a few, Julian's guard started to
fail.
"W-wait a
minute—! You're too—fast!"
"If you have a
special move, you'd better not save it. I'll finish you in three more
swings."
On the first swing, I
cut his fingers. On the second, I sliced his arm deeply. And just as I went for
his neck on the third swing, as promised—Julian's body began to glow.
It was the technique
he had used against [Sakura Nostra], and from this distance, I could see what
he was doing.
It seems to be a skill
that makes him self-destruct—and I used my katana as a shield to protect my
body from the explosion.
A massive explosion
from point-blank range.
Even I took damage...
but it was enough to still allow me to move my body.
As for Julian, the cut on his fingers and the deep wound on his arm were completely healed, and he was standing in the same spot as before as if the explosion had never happened.
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