52 Miloulles Magic

Were changing plans.

The <devil> that possessed the giant snow lizard was obviously toying with Tatsumi and the others.

The first plan was a failure, progressing to a situation that required a different strategy.

Master

Calcedonia had a worried expression flash over her face for an instant, but it was immediately was replaced with a face full of determination. Her voice called out to Tatsumi that was standing before her,

The only one that would be able to deal with the giant snow lizards speed, in this bad footing, is a <Sky> mana user. But, this is a huge burden on Master

Understood. Only I can do it, so I have to try.

While Master is directly confronting the giant snow lizard, well fight against the other snow lizards, okay?

In response to Calcedonias words, the others simultaneously nodded in consent.

After defeating the other snow lizards, Jadokh and Miloulle, provide assistance to Master as much as possible. While the demons movements have been slowed, landlady and I will finish them off with our strongest fire magic

No, thats no good.

While Calcedonia was in the middle of giving out instructions, Tastumi interrupted her,

The person who will deal the last blow is Miloulle. Leave it to her.

M-Me?

The surprised Miloulle pointed at herself, and Tatsumi smiled.

Yes. Get revenge for your old friends by killing it with your own hands. Ill create that chance.

U-Understood.

When you see that chance, at that time, use all your power on one attack and beat him up.

Tatsumis line of sight captured the giant snow lizard. At the moment, the giant snow lizard and its subordinates, who were slightly separated from Tatsumis party, were steadily watching them.

Those eyes that are sparkling in a red color, its as if theyre looking down on us, waiting for us to enter their trap, Tatsumi thought.

Once more, the giant snow lizard let out a roar.

At the same time, the giant snow lizard and several of the snow lizards charged at Tatsumis party.

You guys can take down the small fries!

Without even checking if his comrades had nodded, or rather, convinced that they would, Tatsumi disappeared from where he was.

Tatsumi abruptly disappeared, and in the next instant, he appeared directly in front of the giant snow lizard.

Eru and Miloulle were shocked at the sight of that.

T-Tatsumi disappeared?

N-No way H-He was really a <Sky> user?

Jadokh, who was battle ready with a weapon in hand, ran past the two girls who were unintentionally left absentminded.

Stop it, both of you. Is this the time to be spacing out? Look, our guests are coming.

Jadokhs tone was light, but his gaze was piercing. Before that piercing gaze, there were several snow lizards.

As if they were gliding on the snow, the magic beasts bared their fangs and came running while clanging their claws together.

Seriously this snow is really hard to stand on, and its even more impossible to fight in, yet our opponents can move on it like its flat ground Unfair!

Jadokh gave a smile.

However, it wasnt his normal bright smile; it was a ferocious smile that would come from a wild beast staring at its prey.

The snow lizards leader opened its mouth wide and started attacking Jadokh.

Fufun. Doing such a thing like running towards here, this is a great help!

Though Jadokhs mobility was limited by the snow, it would be a different story if they came to him.

With his battle staff, Jadokh lunged into the widely-opened mouth of the snow lizard.

Having the battle staff thrust into its mouth as a counter to its attack, the snow lizard was lifted into the air. With the battle staff using the head as a fulcrum, the lower body swung towards Jadokh like a pendulum.

With another of his long battle staves, Jadokh swung horizontally, smashing both of the snow lizards legs. Then, in that situation, he used his battle-axe to swing downwards from the sky, splitting the snow lizards head into two.

Ufu. Our goal today isnt their materials so we can fight freely this time.

Shifting his gaze from the dead snow lizard, Jadokh looked for his next prey.

Youre quite enthusiastic, arent you?

Miloulle, who was standing next to Jadokh, asked that while keeping her spear at the ready.

Of course? Tatsumi had confidence in us; he entrusted us with the task of killing the small fries. Because of his confidence, we have to live up to it, dont we? A favor begets a favor. A grudge begets a grudge. And, confidence should be returned with confidence. Thats what our creed is. Besides

Jadokh took a fleeting sideways glance behind him.

It looks like Im not the only enthusiastic one.

From behind, they could hear a sonorous spells aria. Of course, that aria was from Calcedonia.

Passing by Jadokh, the snow lizard leaped towards the Calcedonia who was chanting the spell.

If it was a normal magician, itd be fatal if the enemy attacked in the middle of the aria. But, without stopping the aria of her spell, Calcedonia countered the snow lizards attack.

Spinning the staff around in her hand, she firmly hit the body of the snow lizard using the staff filled with the power of centrifugal force.

A dry snapping sound echoed, and the snow lizard collapsed onto the snow. Faster than the collapsed snow lizard could rise, Calcedonia completed her aria.

With the end of the staff, she thrusted at the snow lizard, and a flamethrower-like blaze blew out at the snow lizard, scorching it.

Normally, in a forest like this, theFiresystems magic wouldnt be used. Flames burn the forests trees and undergrowth, and it could spread uncontrollably.

However, right now, the surroundings were full of snow. In this season, theFiresystems magic could be used since the probability of the fire spreading is low.

The flames trapped the snow lizards, and their death throes only became louder.

In order to finish off those snow lizards, stalagmites rushed out of the ground, and, like spears, they stabbed through the bodies of the snow lizards.

Thank you very much, landlady.

No, I think you did more.

Setting down the staff, Calcedonia and Eru, who commanded the mole-like earth spirit, smiled at each other.

I also have to do my best

Seeing those two going back and forth, Miloulle used the spear in her hands a few times, showing her own power.

A-Amazing

Right before Miloulles eyes, a high speed battle developed.

Miloulle that had completely defeated the small fry snow lizards was wondering how Tatsumis battle with the giant snow lizard progressed, and scanned the surroundings with her eyes. Looking at the scene of it, she unintentionally murmured that.

The giant snow lizard was moving at high speeds on top of the snow, and Tatsumi was using all of the trees in the surroundings as footholds for three-dimensional movement. In this snow, a human chasing the giant snow lizard like that was basically impossible.

But.

But, a human was doing that right here.

The giant snow lizard leaped around at high speed, kicking off the snow and trees. However, Tatsumi chased after even faster.

No, he wasnt faster. He was leaping over space itself, going to where the giant snow lizard was heading to ahead of time and inflicted wounds on it with the sword in his hand.

Small wounds littered the lizards entire body. While the giant snow lizard released a roar full of rage and irritation, it brandished a claw overhead.

However, at the next instant, the human figure that was its enemy disappeared, and appeared at its rear.

!!

With a silent exhale, Tatsumi swung his sword. The sword blade was glowing with a golden mana, and, as it came into contact with the giant snow lizards body, a violent explosion occurred.

Tatsumi could use several types of magic. <Instant Transition>, <Acceleration>, <Self-Recovery>, and <Mana Strike>.

<Mana Strike>, a magic that could be said to be more like a sword technique, imbued mana in a sword, and, when it hit the enemy, the mana would explode outwards. Its not a technique that attacks with mana from afar.

However, Tatsumi could use <Instant Transition> and <Acceleration>, so the distance to the enemy didnt matter.

Again, the swords dwelling mana exploded out in streaks of gold, and the giant snow lizards huge build faltered and swayed.

But, the giant snow lizards entire body was covered in tough scales; its vitality was inhuman.

Tatsumis sword slash could only inflict a scratch, and the mana explosion from <Mana Strike> couldnt inflict a severe injury either.

Since it was <Mana Strike>, if Tatsumi poured mana into the sword constantly, then it would be possible to break through the giant snow lizards tenacious scales. However, without using <Instant Transition>, it would be more than impossible to catch up to the giant snow lizard. He had no choice other than to use a half-charged <Mana Strike>.

After making the giant snow lizard eat another <Mana Strike> to the back, Tatsumi used <Instant Transition> to move next to Calcedonia.

C-Calsey, please!

Tatsumi was breathing heavily. His shoulders were heaving intensely, but despite being in the snow, his entire body was sweating.

Tatsumi had an inexhaustible supply of mana, but not stamina.

Repeatedly using magic and performing those intense maneuvers in the battle naturally made him exhausted.

While breathing heavily, with Tatsumis shoulders going up and down, Calcedonia touched his shoulder and used her <Stamina Restoration> magic to temporarily restore his stamina.

Are you okay?

Yeah, Im fine. With this, I can still go for a while.

With a deep breath, Tatsumi disappeared. And, when he appeared from the rear of the giant snow lizard, he swung his mana-clad sword.

However, Calcedonia understood.

Her magic was said to be stamina restoration, but it had limits. As it was, Tatsumis stamina would slowly whittle away until it completely ran out.

Something had to be d