Published at 13th of March 2022 03:48:24 PM

541 One Hit Kill (side: treant)

From the ground behind Aro-dono, two more copies of her rise. It seems she intends to use [Clay Doll] to hold Aruane back again.

As the clay dolls run towards her, Aruane readies her claws of blood. With Ool is being held down, it seems she intends to break through the clay dolls from the front.

Aro-dono already saw ealier that a pair of clay dolls cant do much against Aruane. I dont think planting [Rope of Regret] inside them to take her by surprise will work a second time, either.

Still holding Ool in place, Aro-dono closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, then returns her gaze to Aruane. Her expression hardens.

Even though weve captured Ool and forced Aruane to rush, it doesnt change the fact that were at an overwhelming disadvantage If Aruane lands even a single real hit against me or Aro, well be taken out of the fight in an instant.

Can you use [Guard Lost] on her?

I-Ill try.

[Guard Lost] is a skill I gained with evolution. It lowers the targets defence, but raises their attack. Using it on Aruane is dangerous, but If we cant defeat her now, were dead regardless. So then raising her attack power shouldnt matter much.

Aiming for the moment the clay dolls launch their attack, I shoot out [Guard Lost]. The ball of magic light flies towards Aruane. She glances up at it, but it seems shes prioritising taking down the clay dolls over dodging it.

The [Guard Lost] hits We should be able to deal a bit more damage now. But, her already terrifying attack power has also been raised even further.

Suddenly, Aro-donos enlarged arm grabs me.

Aro-dono Did I make some sort of fatal mistake?

I think for sure that shes angry with me, but then I see her staring at Aruane with a grave expression.

Youll probably only get one chance, so Dont hesitate.

H-huh?

Aro-dono hurls me up into the air.

Aro-dono!?

At the same time as she throws me, Aruanes claws carve through the two clay dolls. Aro-dono slams Ool down onto the ground, and points both her arms forwards.

Magical light surges in front of her hands. It seems shes putting more mana than normal into it.

Maximum output [Gale]!

Pushed by the winds, my body flies further up.

Ubuh!?

As the world spins around me, I somehow manage to keep sight of Aruane. I cant afford to lose track of her.

At the same time as Aro-dono shot out the wind magic, Aruane jumped into its path No, thats wrong. Aro-dono shot her [Gale] towards where Aruane was going to jump.

Aruane is hurrying to rescue Ool, and she also has to be wary of [Clay Doll] and [Rope of Regret]. Having taken down the clay dolls, she needs to quickly get away from the remains.

Kyaaah! Aaah! It hurts, it hurts!

The [Gale] shreds Aruanes body. Right now, her defence is lowered due to [Guard Lost]. Its thanks to that the damage is getting through.

Visit readel.me for extra chapters.

This can work While shes suffering from the [Gale] damage, Ill attack! If we cant defeat her now, both of us are dead. Its the opportunity that Aro-dono has created by using all of her wisdom, so matter what, I cant miss!

I quickly undo my [Tree Spiritisation], returning to my giant tree form. I cast [Fire Sphere] to ignite myself, and then use [Statue] to turn my body to metal, protecting myself from the heat. The burning giant metal tree is completed.

My [Meteor Stamp] will crush Aruane before she can recover from the [Gale] damage! Shes probably been keeping an eye on me since Aro-dono threw me into the air, but theres no way she could have expected this. Please let this end it

Sorry, sorry about this It was a plan you desperately put tougher to fight Aruane, and yet Sorry, Aruane already knew, she already knew.

Her face shredded by the [Gale], Aruane calmly looks up at me and speaks with a pitying voice. Her eyes open wide.

These eyes, Aruanes eyes you see, they can see everything. She pretended to fall for it, so she could crush it at the last moment.

Her eyes seem to pierce into my soul. This is bad I wont be able to hit her. The only chance was while she was distracted by the [Gale]. But it looks like she can see through anything I might try to do to counter her dodge.

Sorry, sorry about this, Aruane cant afford to lose eithe-

Upon saying that much, Aruanes expression clouds over. Aro-dono has jumped into the [Gale] herself, and is shooting towards the wounded Aruane.

Using the force of the winds, her left arm swings towards Aruane. Moving against the winds, Aruane slices through the enlarged arm with her claws, cutting it off. But Aro-dono continues to plunge towards Aruane, managing to bite into her slender arm.

Hi, kyaah!

Aruane has exposed an opening in the face of Aro-donos unexpectedly fierce attack. Aiming for that moment, countless arms sprout from Aro-donos body, wrapping around Aruane.

If I keep falling like this, Aro-dono wont be safe from the impact. But if I stop, shell soon be torn to shreds by Aruane.

I dont know what to do.

Aro-donos words from earlier pass through my mind.

Youll probably only get one chance, so Dont hesitate.

Aro-dono probably didnt know that it would turn out like this. It looked like her decision to jump at Aruane was a spur of the moment. But, she might have known she would have to sacrifice herself.

Im sorry, Aro-dono!

I use [Gravity] to increase my velocity.