Published at 13th of November 2021 02:43:33 PM

448 Partners Secret Plan

I [Roll] across the ground, moving as fast as I can. I need as much distance as I can get. I dont have the leeway to even consider holding back to conserve stamina.

But, the ruins speed is fundamentally far above mine. It flies low to the ground as it chases me, quickly closing the distance.

The explosions created by its [Ruin] skill are practically completely unaffected by the distance. But even so, if it catches up, Ill lose my ability to dodge and be killed in close combat. Ive no choice but to do my best to keep it from getting close while being watching out for the magic attacks.

Partner! Its hitting the front! I dont know the distance!

A [Ruin] is coming! Can I outrun it? No, that would be reckless. Unlike [Flight], I cant escape up or down with [Roll], so my movement becomes predictable. I change my direction to roll in a diagonal direction. A distance away from me, the iridescent light of [Ruin] flares.

I was able to avoid it this time, but theres no way Ill continue to get this lucky. If it fires consecutive [Ruins], itll catch me easily. Im grateful for the speed increase that [Roll] affords, but I cant dodge [Ruins] with it.

I-Its coming again. I dont know where It stinks of another feint

Theres a limit to how much we can read from its line of sight. The simplicity has mostly vanished from its fighting style. This is fine. I was just thinking I was hitting the limits of being able to get away with [Roll].

I slam my tail against the ground to lift my body, then begin to fly. Just below me, an iridescent sphere of light bursts. That was dangerous. It was almost dead-on!

I use my remaining angular momentum from [Roll] to rotate in the air and fire two [Wind Slashes] behind me. I then regain my balance and press on.

Partner, hows it look? Does it seem like were able to slow it down?

Not at all, it didnt even react! Its a waste of magic power, so dont bother!

D-did I get a bit too impatient? I look ahead. In front of me, I see the blue ocean spreading out. Should I keep flying towards it? Once Im over the ocean, Ill lose the option of [Roll]. If Im going to change course, then now is the time.

No, trying to use [Roll] again would be too reckless. If I used same technique twice, itll just deal with it in the same way. It was already able to cut off my [Roll] once. If I tried again, itd hit me with for sure.

I should continue on towards the ocean. Changing course would just slow me down. I keep flying in a straight line.

Suddenly, I feel something off with my body. I feel heavy. Probably, the [Quick] has worn off. Th-this might be a little tough

H-hows it faring?

Species: Ruin

Condition: God of Destruction

Lv: 54/150

HP: 1128/1269

MP: 622/1564

Its maximum HP has fallen to nearly half. Once it falls below 1000, itll no longer be able to return to the capital. In just a little bit, Ill have accomplished my second objective of keeping it from reaching human habitation.

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After that If I can avoid it for fifteen minutes, its body will give out. But, with my stats, thats impossible. With my slow [Flight] speed, I cant outrun the ruin at all. Its getting closer and closer.

Its no use. No matter how much I think, no plan comes to mind. Do I have any useful skills? [Plague Breath] [Heavens Drop] [Humanisation Technique] [Neck Breaker] [Death] [Holy] None of them are any use! I cant think of anything that might be effective against the ruin. Its practically cheating! Both its attack and magic are above 1800!

There might really be nothing I can do this time. Sorry, Aro. It looks like I wont be able to keep our promise.

Partner, I have a plan.

For a moment, I wonder who is speaking. Of course, its my partner. Shes turned away from the ruin and is staring at my face. I-its rare for you to think of a plan.

Cut off my head. I cant guarantee you fifteen minutes, but I can slow it down.

Huh?

Wh-what are you saying? In the first place, once you separate from my body, theres no way youll be able to move properly

I suddenly remember the time when, long ago, I fought alongside the black lizard against a twin head. The twin head cut off one of its own heads that had been poisoned. After that The severed head got up and attacked me.

It had the [Travelling Companion] skill. Thats also one of the skills I gained upon evolving to an ouroboros.

D-dont say something so stupid. Theres no way Im doing that!

Then well just both die! You promised Aro, didnt you? As the one with control of our body, you cant die!

I ignore her and face forwards.

Hey, partner! Theres no time to waste! Hey!

Shut up and get back to watching it! That magic is going to come again!

Dont screw around. If I have to sacrifice you to survive, Id rather die with the ruin. Theres no way I can accept that plan. Ill show you, partner Even without using [Travelling Companion], Ill keep flying until it runs out of HP!