Chapter 120
Sparrow
Translator : PolterGlast
The sixth wave of the Demon King's Army was an Insect
Army composed of insect-type monsters. It was clearly visible from above:
the weaker monsters formed a single mass, while the relatively stronger
monsters were positioned to compensate for the army's weaknesses.
The armies we fought previously also had solid formations,
so it is certain that someone is issuing commands from the rear. We still
haven't seen the leader of this army, but they are undoubtedly a monster close
to the Demon King.
Incidentally... the main monsters of the sixth wave are
three types: Ice Scissor, Evil Fly, and Armor Ant. The Venom
Centipede is positioned to supplement these three types, and commanding
this army is—a Parasite Matango.
The Parasite Matango is the only one that isn't an
insect-type monster, but it is likely placed there because it can manipulate
insect-type monsters with its spores. Since the insect monsters, who do not
possess high intelligence, are keeping a solid formation, there is even a
possibility that the Parasite Matango is already manipulating them.
As I observed the monsters from my high vantage point, the
battle commenced, signaled by the attack of Salis, who was running at
the vanguard. Despite having already retired as an adventurer to become a Guild
Master, she truly has nerves of steel to take on the role of raid leader.
Even after attacking, she
showed no sign of falling back, continuing to advance while slashing through
monsters. As expected of a former S-Rank adventurer; for now, I cannot
imagine her being defeated.
The other adventurers are also current S-Rank
adventurers, and their morale is surprisingly high, so they are holding their
own against the massive number of insect monsters. They are defeating monsters
while following Salis in the lead, and it looks like they could manage
even without my support... but I should do what I can.
After moving to a vantage point with an even better view, I
took aim at the formidable Venom Centipede. Since people are crowded
together, my only choice of magic is [Purifying Fire].
As for which spell within [Purifying Fire] to use... [Purifying
Fire: Night Sparrow] would be optimal. I began chanting while building up
my magic power.
Locking onto the target Venom Centipede, I unleashed [Purifying
Fire: Night Sparrow]. Sparrows formed of Purifying Fire mixed with
black took flight all at once, diving from the sky toward the Venom
Centipede.
[Purifying Fire: Night Sparrow] possesses both mobility and numbers. Normal sparrows would
be prey, but sparrows formed of Purifying Fire are the hunters.
The Venom Centipede noticed the approaching [Purifying
Fire: Night Sparrow] and twisted its body in an attempt to counter—but it
could not react to the sparrows charging at full speed without slowing down,
and took a direct hit. It burst into flames from the point of impact, consumed
by a fire that would not extinguish until death.
It was perfect, including the choice of Night Sparrow.
The magic consumption is quite high, but I succeeded in burning to death most
of the Venom Centipedes positioned in various locations, just as
planned.
They are handling the three types—Ice Scissor, Evil
Fly, and Armor Ant—without difficulty, so the only remaining threat
is the Parasite Matango. I would like to burn the Parasite Matango
to ash with [Purifying Fire] as well, but since it is manipulating
insect monsters to form a wall, I cannot target it from this position.
If I use [Purifying Fire: Guardian Dog], I might
manage to slip through... but considering the success rate, I shouldn't do it.
The Demon King's Army is still lurking deeper in, so I want to keep
unnecessary mana consumption to a minimum.
From here on, I will concentrate solely on sniping the Ice
Scissor, Evil Fly, and Armor Ant with [Fire Arrow],
and leave the Parasite Matango to the adventurers. With that decided, I
simply need to clear my mind and shoot.
"It is truly amazing...! Even if you combine all of us
fighting down here, Graham-san supporting from above is definitely
defeating more monsters!"
"Not only that, but he's sniping the formidable enemies
for us. We came in enthusiastic about letting Graham-san rest, but we
end up being the ones constantly helped."
"There is no time to be depressed! The Parasite
Matango in the back is the only thing that cannot be targeted from Graham's
position! Unless we finish that thing off ourselves, we cannot claim to have
repelled the sixth wave!"
It was Salis who called out, tightening the
adventurers' loosening resolve once more. However, even Salis did not
know the correct way to break through their defenses, and it was clearer than
day that charging in head-on would only increase damages.
That is how powerful the Parasite Matango is—a
troublesome monster with a recommended subjugation rank of S. It manipulates
nearby monsters at will and attacks humans using poisonous spores.
On top of that, its raw combat ability is high. In this
situation, which could be called the Parasite
Matango's unrivaled domain, it is obvious that it will be a severe battle
even for a group of S-Rank adventurers. In this situation where we were
blocked on all sides—the one who raised his hand was Julian of the White
Phoenix.
"I will charge in as a
suicide squad, prepared to blow myself up. Since I am capable of dying, I am
the suitable one—right?"
"...May I entrust this to you, Julian?"
"Yes, it will be fine. Inspired by my battle with Graham-san,
I came up with an interesting way to use my power, so please look forward to
it."
Julian laughed as he said that, exchanged a few words with the members of the White Phoenix, and then—charged straight into the mass of monsters formed by the Parasite Matango. Not wanting to fall behind, Salis and the others followed slightly behind Julian, who was running at the vanguard, and headed toward the Parasite Matango.
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