Chapter 69 (The eighth forbidden spell)
While scooping out the wall, I receive the giant right fist attack.
However, this is not something that I cannot handle.
ーThis time, it"s my turn.
I draw all my strength to my left arm.
I hit the giant fist that comes right at me using my left hand.
Sounds of cracking resounded subtly.
A crack appeared like a spider-web on the giant fist.
Then I put more strength to my fist and push it forward.
And at the same time with that, my fist force increased rapidly.
As if unable to endure it anymore, the giant fist collapses.
The other day, when I was doing trials while being accompanied by Makina-san, I tried to hit the sacred ruin wall with this arm.
This left arm is, without a doubt, my current most powerful weapon.
Of course, I have a bit worry in my mind if this thing won"t be able to match the giant butー.
ーIf it"s like this, I can do it.
I fixed my posture once again.
Of course, the truth is I don"t have any knowledge about martial arts.
And above all, in this current situation.
Self-recovery ability.
I was feeling surprised by the speed.
In other words... I can"t defeat this giant if I don"t attack the weak point eh?
From Kyurie-appears a.n.a.lysis, there are two weak points.
And furthermore, the giant doing that while also swinging its arm around, destroying the surrounding walls.
Nevertheless, fortunately, my footing was safe.
I cautiously took a step on the ground.
In my current state, my physical ability has also been increased.
The chains of the ninth forbidden spell began restricting the giant.
However, I"ve already arrived on the giant chest vicinityー.
From the side, the giant launched a right hook attack.
The speed of the attack seems also being affected by the narrow place.
Once again both of our fists collide with each other.
The crack appeared until the giant elbow.
However, due to the collision, it ends up killed my jumping force.
*Gugugu*, I collected power in my fist.
Such sharp acceleration.
The giant restored its right arm while trying to guard its face using its left arm.
Changeー The aim is the central part!
"Whー!?"
However, the giant twisted its body and my attack missed.
And the part where my fist landed has already began regenerated.
Unexpectedly this guy is quick.
At least this guy is not slow-witted.
Because the third layer floor had disappeared, I who was being thrown into the air landed one layer lower.
The giant head has been silent, I guess it"s because of the 『Demon eater』 eh?, Just like I had thought, the giant seems to get power up from absorbing magic power.
However, because it seems like I"ve stabbed the neck quite deep, it makes the giant effort to fail.
The right arm that I"d crushed previously has already being regenerated.
In that case,
ーI just need attack the giant, faster than the regeneration speed.
I rush toward the giant left foot, then attacked the giant foot with my left arm.
In the next moment, the giant left foot crumbles down.
I did not stop my attack until there.
I keep crushing the giant with my left arm while yelling loudly.
The self-recovery ability the giant has begun took effect. However, the speed is unable to catch up with my attack.
I pull my arm, and then I strike again, I repeated such action, again, and again.
Though it made me a bit hard to breathe, however, I"m sure that I can exceed the speed of the giant regeneration.
And then, due I"m hammering my fist consecutively, the giant left lower body finally disappear.
The giant try to support its body with the giant left arm.
The giant self-recovery ability is... falling?
And from the mouth come out light.
Probably the giant need magic power?
Then the giant body who lost it support, collapsed forward.
"ーThis is not enough."
I put more power on my left arm once again.
*Zudon*, my fist sinks into the giant chest more and more.
Then the giant responded,
"O, OoooOOOOooOo..."
The howling of the giant has become lower and lower.
Like that, the giant body collapsed.
By the end of it, what left is me with my rough breathing.
"Somehow, I"m able to defeat it... oh right! Kyurie-san!"
Since it is strangely very quiet, I consciously turn my head.
And I also ended my eighth forbidden spell second stage.
In front of me, the figure of Kyurie-san already sheathed her sword.
Then she notices me.
"You... looking at you, I guess you did it eh? I also just finished defeating it a moment ago, see."
"I know it was a weaker one after all. thus even I can somehow defeat it by myself."
Somehow she said.
Even though the magic power in this area is being obstructed, I suppose it"s not a problem for her huh?
But still... how did she able to defeat it anyway?
Though she just said 『aimed at the weak point to defeat it』 easily like that... for me, aiming at that weak points are quite hard, see.
"More importantly, are you alright? you sweated a lot you know?"
"I see..."
*Pon*, Kyurie-san patted my back.
It is a gentle expression that she sometimes shows.
"Good work..."
*Nods* "Nn..."
I wonder why...
Aira-san and Rei-san without change keep moving toward the surface.
The reason why they did not use the transfer device is that it need 5 to 10 minutes to sets up, with the sacred ruin irregularity, they think it was unsafe if by any chance a variant type come flocking.
This time, I feel relieved that my expectation has actually come true.
They returned using the transfer device.
In addition, Beoza-san and the other ex-Viburk group member injury is obstructing them from walking at a fast pace; thus Cecil-san wants to avoid walking for three layers.
After that, they began operating the transfer device.
Nonetheless,
With having small monsters not overflowing the surface.
And of course, Aira-san group as well, all of us returned safely.
The revival system of the sacred ruins appears to have been working properly.
Besides, they said that those two wouldn"t wake up at least for two years, and even if they did wake up in the shortest time possible, that would be two years later that I will meet them.
And, due to the chains incident involving the giants, some higher ranked students decided to drop out from the school too.
Among them seems to be n.o.ble kids with high status.
After dealing with the situation, Makina-san breathes out a heavy sigh as if saying "how bothersome."
About after we defeated the giant, Kyurie-san and I dashed toward the surface.
But, even after we waited, the small monsters did not shows up.
After we had explained that the small monsters seem not going to appear because we already defeated the Giants, we left it to them and gone back.
A lot of instructors standing by in the open s.p.a.ce in front of the sacred ruin.
Also, though many students evacuate from the open s.p.a.ce, I was able to confirm the people from the student council as well.
While explaining them, Makina-san appeared from the a.s.sembly hall while being accompanied by Aira-san.
Beoza-san and the others then being taken care of by Liza-san inside the a.s.sembly hall.
After Makina-san had finished listening to our explanation, Makina-san began having a deep talk with the instructors in the open s.p.a.ce area.
They also want us to stay behind, thus we, the Aira-san group stayed behind.
While on the other hand, Kyurie-san is,
"Since you must be feeling tired, go and get some rest. I"ll be the one giving an explanation to the headmistress, so don"t worry."
After saying that, she went to Makina-san.
Zix and Hirgiz-san were also accompanying her.
Like that, I who feels bored sit down on a nearby bench immediately.
A little late later, I saw Viburk being transferred.
Might be because I also feel exhausted, I looked at the scene with absent-mindedly.
"Can I sit with you?"
The one who called me out is Aira-san.
"Oh, Yes.."
She smiled wryly when she saw Kyurie-san who"s currently answering Makina-san and the instructor"s question.
"Back then when we split out, I did not help much..."
Aira-san is sitting down on my side.
"It"s just Aira-san work hard which have bear fruit see. I only help a little bit."
"But the one who make me feel 『I want to help this person』 is Aira-san you know? if it were not Aira-san, then I might not end up helping see?"
"No, I just want to be friendly with everyone after all."
*Pfft*, Aira-san leaked a small laugh.
"What is that?"
Aira-san laughed lightly once again.
"Fufufu, what a strange person. if you"re really a bad person, you won"t be saying something like that you know?"
Did you hear that, Cecil-san!?
"Yes?"
"Regarding what happen with VIburk?"
"Well, yes... but you see, I think I"m a person who also wants to be liked by the others too. that"s why at that time, I want to try become 『a good person』."
From her mouth, Aira-san spoke self-admonishing words while looking toward the sky.
"After all, when I thought about it more reasonably, I also think that the things that Kyurie had said are correct. that"s why, Iー."
"Eh?"
Aira-san looked at me.
How should I say this... instead, I feel relieved when she said that she want to help him.
"I don"t hate such Aira-san...."
"Of course, sometimes casting away kindness is necessary. However, regarding that, isn"t Aira-san changed herself immediately before? Just being not falling into stupor back then is already enough. You"re indeed finished your duty properly."
I said what I had thought.
D-Did I say something wrong, I wonder?
"Ah, I"m sorry, for being conceited..."
Aira-san then raises her face again.
However, on the corner of her eyes, some tears is being collected.
"... really... you"re a really 『kind person』 isn"t it."
*Soo*, Aira-san then hold my hand.
"No, there"s nothing for you to thank me."
C-Close...
"T-Thank you."
"Ha? Rumor between Cecil-san and I?"
"... Is there something?"
Surely... this is not about our wicked mind being known within the academy ground, isn"t it?
"You see... there"s a rumor about, how both of you involved in lover relationship."
"Y-Yes... but looking at your reaction... is it wrong?"
"Emm, I don"t know what the last part is all about but, that"s mean you both is not in love relationship right?"
"Fu, Fuun, I see... I see..."
While having her cheek turn slightly red, Aira-san looks relieved about something.
I stared at her, observing her...
After saying that with fl.u.s.tered tone, Aira-san stood up.
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Uooh!
Animal ears with violet hair, wearing a maid uniform.
"Mia-san?"
I stand up from the bench and went to the open s.p.a.ce entrance.
"Ah, Kurohiko-sama..."
When Mia-san sees me, her expression looks like as if telling me that she come to help.
"By any chance, did you heard about the uproar?"
"Yes, as you can see."
I show her that my body is alright.
"I"m sorry for causing you some worry..."
I smile wryly, remembering, the reason why I have to return safely.
Mia-san then nodded obeying respectfully.
"Then, Mia will wait for Kurohiko-sama at home while preparing everything."
"Kurohiko-sama..."
Mia-san bowed her head politely.
"For coming back safely... thank you very much."
And then, evening time.
There"s no sign that small monsters are going to appear.
While Rei-san still has duty with the moral committee.
Though there"s never a crisis happen due to the sacred ruin being unusual up until now, however, this time the Academy took this matter seriously, and let the sacred tree chivalric order to do the investigation first.
Since today we"re all already tired, and tomorrow after school we also seem to go to perform victory celebration party at the dining hall, we decide to leave the open s.p.a.ce just like that.
I finally arrived at my home, and then I immediately open the door.
"Ahーー Welcome back, Kurohiko-sama."
Mia-san who sat down on the chair immediately stands up.
"What are Kurohiko-sama going to do? shall we prepare the bath first?"
Seeing Mia-san smile, energy comes surging within my body.
"Yes, please..."
When I said that, Mia-san nodded cheerfully, and immediately went to the bathroom to prepare the bath.
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Let"s take some rest slowly this time.