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Episode 355: Bone Dragon (2)
Gelton Rodney.
He is from the Zentirne Magic Tower, which specializes in water magic, and is a veteran magician who handles water and ice magic up to the 4th level.
But now I'm just an adventurer.
He is a person who lives each day carrying out commissions with his colleagues.
The fancy backdrop of the Zentrin Tower was abandoned last year.
Now, he neither introduces himself nor calls himself the magician of the magic tower to others.
It was all thanks to one person.
The wizard, Asher.
A very special man with gray hair and blue eyes.
A genius who has talents that are incomparable to Gelton himself, but is neither arrogant nor conceited.
Gelton taught him about the theory of multiple continuities.
Not only that, I was able to correct various magical theories that I had misunderstood until then, and gained a new perspective.
It was by no means an easy process.
Unable to bear the frustration along the way, he became addicted to alcohol.
I also devoted myself to an unfamiliar sport.
Looking back, it was a total travesty.
I wasn't a wizard at all… …but I think that's why I was able to grow.
'Because I, who could only handle water and ice, was able to master fire attribute magic.'
What does it matter if the hierarchy is far below?
I can light a bonfire for my comrades. In the future, too.
however.
“A dragon…….”
Standing on the blood-stained walls, Gelton's eyes were filled with the sight of an undead of a size he had never seen before.
A transcendent species that barely exists in the world, seen only in pictures.
It is considered a legend because it was last discovered about 100 years ago.
Did you die when you were attacked by Septa Horn earlier?
So am I seeing things?
Suddenly I pinched the back of my hand.
It was extremely difficult to accept, but the pain subsided.
There was no panic.
It was more resignation than fear.
Gelton admitted that no one, including himself, could survive in Sacred.
It was all like that.
His comrades, Skald, Rubina, Vermin, and Kedian, as well as the soldiers, knights, and mercenaries who had been fighting with all their might, lost their will.
In the presence of a transcendent being, that was natural.
That was when.
Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwakwang!
Suddenly, a burst of golden light appeared, followed by countless fireballs falling from above the clouds.
It poured down like a downpour, hitting the undead dragon and turning the ground into a sea of fire.
It was as if a large army had bombed them.
Gelton looked up blankly.
“……Lord Asher?”
* * *
I was aware that the glory of the corpse was hiding its power.
Because I felt a certain certainty from the dying Kaesilus.
'But it's a transcendent species.'
I never showed my emotions on the outside, but now I couldn't help it.
Especially, Verden was able to feel that existence more than anyone else because he had reached transcendence.
That bone dragon is in such an obviously superior position than anyone I've ever faced as an enemy.
As I was watching the vast, blazing fire with great caution, Haldirn flew in from below.
Verden asked.
“The glory of the corpse hides something absurd. Is there another way to deal with that skeletal dragon?”
The Bone Dragon is an undead species.
So, if you are Dark Warton's successor, there might be a way.
The answer was no.
“My level of black magic is not enough. But Joseph has a way. It seems he received something from the saint.”
Verden doesn't know much about the internal affairs of the Luas Church.
Still, he knew as much about the power the saint possessed as anyone else.
Especially the saint of this generation.
“What should we do?”
“We need to buy time until Joseph finishes his preparations. He asked us to drag him out as much as possible.”
“This is the most difficult request.”
“I agree.”
However, that is the most plausible answer to this situation.
Verden nodded, glancing down.
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Joseph, facing him, immediately grabbed the necklace with the special crucifix hanging from it and knelt down on both knees.
“We will now begin the ceremony. Paladin, Shane. Paladin, Railver. We need to finish this as quickly as possible, so please assist us.”
“Yes, Archbishop.”
Shane, who had one arm cut off, and Railver, who had just been fighting the demon that had climbed up the wall, gathered.
They knelt in front of Joseph's left and right diagonals.
Hwaaaaaaaah.
Divine power emanates from Joseph.
Resonated and united with the divine power of two Paladins.
The ceremony began.
And the bone dragon also started to move.
The flames surrounding it froze completely and then turned into dust and disappeared.
The unharmed skeletal dragon raised its head and looked straight at Verden.
The purpose has been set.
Protect Joseph from the skeletal dragon until the ritual is over.
Verden has taken control of the Orient.
We must give it our all.
If we're not careful, we'll all be wiped out here.
* * *
A punitive or defensive battle set in the plains between the walls of Sacred and the forest.
“…….”
Romer looked ahead, mouth open in astonishment.
An axis that shakes irregularly.
Amidst the spectacle of continuous explosions and shocks that shook the entire area, the four people who had been fighting the rampaging bone dragon came into view.
Shuyuk───!
Verden, who made an evasive maneuver, dodged the giant ice spear by swiping away.
At the same time, I reminded myself of my goals.
'We must use whatever means necessary to prevent the skeletal dragon from flying.'
Once that giant thing takes flight, there's no way to stop it.
If he were to just fall and get hit, Joseph would be finished.
The medium of flight must be eliminated.
He swung Orient, aiming at the wings.
Quadra casting.
<Yeom-gu>
Four large fireballs landed squarely on the creature's back. There was an explosion, and black smoke rose up along with the flames.
It's still a long way to go.
<Fiendria>
<Red Light>
<Creamate>
<Ragnark>
<Plamma>
Kwak …
Synthetic magic and concentration magic belonging to the fire series poured out without stopping.
The light and heat reached the walls, forcing those watching to hide.
<Rosio>
In conjunction, Haldirn rained down acid.
Material black magic that corrodes bones.
The moment it came into contact with the flames, an acidic fog was created and enveloped the creature.
thud.
The bone dragon rolled its feet once.
The flames and smoke that had been bothering him suddenly disappeared.
Immediately afterwards, dozens of spears of cold energy appeared in the air and rushed towards Verden and Haldirn.
There are too many numbers.
Plus, it's fast.
Verden, who sensed that it was inevitable, unleashed his magic with all his might.
Countless flame spears floating in the air clashed with the abilities of the Bone Dragon, but were outdone in terms of power.
The interception was neutralized.
At that moment Haldirn stepped forward and stretched out both arms.
<Bone and Flesh Line>
A black curtain that protected two people.
Soon, some parts of it broke and could not hold up completely.
The dragon's ice brushed his shoulder.
“Are you okay?”
“No problem.”
Meanwhile, the skeletal dragon spread its wings wide.
It was a sign of flight.
Adrian and Leila, who were on the ground, immediately rushed over.
Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang!
Skill and craft.
A fierce attack that ignores stamina consumption.
The two inspectors thoroughly attacked the wings of the skeletal dragon and stopped its actions.
The creature moved around, flailing its front paws and tail, and became irritated.
It was a close fight where even one hit could result in instant death.
In a split second, Verden had an insight.
'At the current level, it is difficult to inflict significant damage on the Bone Dragon.'
If it's obvious, then it's obvious.
The ultimate materials are dragon scales and bones.
Physical and elemental resistances are unparalleled.
In the first place, the robe of the Demon King, Ainver, was also created based on him.
'But it's not absolute.'
There is no significant visible damage.
Instead, the bone dragon reacted weakly to the 6th rank flames.
In the current situation, the most damaging thing that can deal damage to the Bone Dragon is 7th-rank elemental magic or pure magical power.
There are three ways to go about it.
Only one can't be used.
The shock will surely reach Sacred. We must protect the Archbishop.
'So I have no choice but to try two other approaches.'
All reactions are ignored.
Even though you have to buy time, you can't treat it half-heartedly.
Verden said.
“Can you hold the bone dragon for a moment?”
“Let’s give it a try.”
Haldirn descended rapidly.
An ominous darkness flowed from him as he entered the midst of the bloody melee.
At the same time, Verden activated Maan.
The air currents twisted, and an enormous sphere of magical power rose into the sky.
The first star of the Holy Spirit Magic.
If this falls, the aftereffects will reach the castle walls, just like the method we just ruled out.
So let's change it.
Even if the magic itself cannot be altered, it can be altered externally.
Magic <Infinite>.
Verden used the remaining magical circuit allocation to manifest spatial and gravitational properties.
I slowly bent my fingers.
“Ugh…….”
What I want is a size that can only affect the bone dragon.
As the sphere compressed according to will, an enormous repulsive force was applied.
Verden, who was listening to this, his eyes sparkled and he dragged him down.
Horsepower that gradually decreases as it accelerates.
[… … !]
It was the moment when the Bone Dragon was about to react and respond.
Haldirn's darkness rose from the shadows cast over the ground.
<Land of Discord>
A curse formed by magic.
Haldirn's secret weapon to suppress all phenomena, including magic.
Since the curse did not work directly on the Bone Dragon, it was placed on the ground.
Whirlilyrick.
The swaying darkness engulfs the skeletal dragon.
While this is active, the Bone Dragon cannot fly or handle cold.
Kukukukukuku… … !
The forelegs of the skeletal dragon, which immediately figured out the cause, charged forward, tearing at the ground.
If hit, instant death or serious injury.
Haldirn on the ground cannot move as he maintains his magic.
Leila and Adrian filled that gap.
Yeongwang.
Single round.
Two intense sword lights met him.
“Ugh……!”
“Ugh……!
Both of them groaned deeply.
A feeling of heaviness that made my whole body feel like it was going to shatter. The shock transmitted for a moment caused the blood vessels inside me to burst.
Eyes, mouth, nose, and ears.
Blood burst out all over his face, and fresh blood flowed from his torn skin.
If you get pushed back even a little bit, it's over.
I twisted my body and endured it with one will.
The bone dragon's blow deflected and missed slightly.
and.
Flowing stars, meteors.
A vertically falling magic star struck the bone dragon's back.
The destructive power of the heat and weight of magic power with its density increased to the limit is truly overwhelming.
The skeletal dragon, which had been holding on by planting its huge forelegs on the ground, was soon crushed.
───Kwakwakwakwakwakwa!
A sharp flash of light appears.
The meteor that destroyed the earth sank downward, creating a crater. Even the ensuing aftershock was concentrated inward.
Soon the magical light subsided.
'I won't die from this, but… … .'
At least it won't be okay.
The meteor just before was the second most powerful magic that Verden could implement.
……thud.
The skeletal dragon stepped out of the pit.
White smoke rose from the revealed being due to the heat of magical power.
Most noticeable were some twisted wing bones and ribs, and damaged wing membranes.
'Did you block it with your wings at the end?'
Rather, it was what I wanted.
Everyone recognized it with him.
The fact that it defended against Verden's magic meant that it was a threat even to the bone dragon if hit directly.
'You can only use the same meteor as before twice.'
When judged objectively, that was the case.
But that should be enough. All it takes is time.
But there was something that was being overlooked.
Dragons are clever.
The head of the bone dragon that was glaring at Verden slightly turned.
Just as he was about to resume the battle, the bastard's blue flame eyes turned elsewhere.
Directly towards Joseph, who was praying.
"……! no way……!"
Have you seen what we are guarding?
The moment when Verden, who had moved straight ahead, blocked the space in front of the castle wall.
Dragon Lore.
A colorless shock wave suddenly burst out from his suddenly open mouth.
Must be avoided.
If one of them steps down, the archbishop is in danger.
Verden, ignoring his instincts, immediately manifested magic.
Kwaaaaaaaah!
The wind and shock waves physically created by Verden collide.
The shockwave that barely offset the force dispersed before it could reach Joseph.
In other words, Verden could not avoid it.
“Ugh…….”
For a moment, I lost my mind.
It was a shock that even Ainver could not completely block.
Part of the organ was damaged.
Verden, who had let out his breath, staggered and fell down.
“My lord!”
“Asher!”
Everyone's attention was focused on it.
I should have helped Verden, but it wasn't the time.
The bone dragon rushed forward, spinning and swinging its tail.
As I reflexively predicted the trajectory and jumped, my tail twisted for a moment.
Oh my god!
The direct hit sent Leila piercing through the wall and crashing down somewhere on the outskirts.
Life or death cannot be confirmed.
Adrian and Haldirn immediately took up arms to fill the void.
That was the best.
I had to get the attention of the skeleton dragon.
However, due to continued fatigue, my skills began to decline slightly.
At that moment, the skeletal dragon looked in the direction where Joseph was again.
Adrian, who had been slamming the floor with all his might, caught his sword in midair.
To shed or cut whatever comes.
But the bone dragon had something else in mind.
That's right, Adrian.
If you're suspended in midair, you won't be able to dodge it with quick movements.
The bone dragon swung his left leg.
Adrian was thrown out with a crashing sound and crashed to the ground in front of the wall.
The demon sword fell from his hand as he was unable to stand up.
Then, the skeletal dragon stamped its foot.
As the ground began to freeze, Haldirn clashed with the cold.
“Ughhhhhhhhh……!”
It's holding on, but it's just a matter of time.
Soon even the groans began to freeze and Haldirn was covered in ice.
Kwaaang!
A huge claw struck Haldirn.
His new form fell among the corpses of Ainz and Demons.
It wasn't as shattering as the Septa Horn, but it was a fatal blow. The combined impact broke his collarbone and tore his muscles.
I tried to stand up, but my body wouldn't listen to me.
In an instant, the formation collapsed.
Verden, who had barely regained his composure while catching his breath, raised his head.
'This is a dragon… … .'
Neither lacking in magic like the Administrator, nor imperfect like Leonie.
This is the strength of a being located in transcendence. A power that even Verden, a semi-transcendent being, cannot face head-on.
[Goooooooooo.]
The skeletal dragon raised its upper body.
As I flapped my outstretched wings violently, a storm of cold air rushed in.
It was aimed not only at Verden, but also at Joseph behind him.
There is no choice.
Verden stretched out to the Orient.
Quadra casting.
<So-he>
The flames at the top of the sixth tier extended from the Orient.
Quagwaquagwaqua!
They clashed with the bitter cold whirlpool and engaged in a close battle.
<Elementalization>
A desperate measure following the shooting.
The chosen one is flame.
A mighty flame erupted from Verden, who had temporarily become the master of flames.
In return, the inferno that swallowed up the cold storm covered the bone dragon.
The current heat is probably approaching that of the 7th tier.
The skeletal dragon faced the flames, protecting itself with its wings.
'We have to continue like this.'
Kwaaaa …
Verden maintained his magic without stopping.
The duration of <Elementalization> is 3 minutes.
The price is 10 times more magical power than conventional magic.
I felt my magical power, comparable to that of a transcendent being, rapidly decreasing. The burden on my magical circuits was increasing exponentially.
But I persevered until the end.
After three minutes, <Elementalization> was lifted.
Blood and sweat flowed.
Verden shrugged his shoulders and looked tired.
In a straight line of ashes, pure white bones are visible.
The winged skeleton dragon raised its head.
You can see that the blue flame inside the body has become considerably smaller.
Verden's magic worked well enough on the skeletal dragon. Although it is not a complete dragon, it can still be considered an achievement.
As long as you survive.
The bone dragon opened its mouth.
Blue flames rose wildly.
It was clear.
One of the abilities similar to Roar is definitely Breath.
'This is… … .'
You can avoid it, but if you confront it head on, there is no answer.
There was a moment of hesitation.
It was the moment when the extremely cold breath was about to rush in.
… … Hwaak.
A small spark flew from one side of the wall and struck my skull.
It was a power that was worse than that of an insect to the Bone Dragon. That was why its nerves were focused on it.
Verden turned his gaze to the side.
There was a familiar face there.
'… Gelton?'
An adventurer whom Verden taught magic theory to.
He was trembling and stretching out his staff. It was the fire magic he had learned through Verden's teachings.
It was no different from suicide.
Still… … it wasn’t meaningless.
“Everyone, thank you for your hard work in holding on until now.”
Joseph opened his eyes.
At the same time, a vast divinity illuminated the entire Sacred.
He whispered into the necklace.
“Your Majesty, please.”
It was a plea full of trust.
The answer came right away.
───I have confirmed your location coordinates, Archbishop Joseph.
A woman's voice echoed throughout Sacred.
A miracle began with the saint, the transcendent being of the Church of Luas.
… … something is coming.
Verden reflexively turned his head west.
and.
From the Western Continent to the Central Continent, from the Central Continent to the Eastern Continent.
The light that had crossed over the world reached Sacred. Soon, the sky above the Bone Dragon opened and divinity fell.
One of the four major sacred objects of the Luas religion.
Holy Spear, Gran-ter.
A huge spear of light as big as Mt. Taishen struck the Bone Dragon.