Chapter 282: A thrilling battle

The battle commenced, but before swords were actually crossed, Vandalieu stood on Cuatros bow and called for Gorn and his allies to surrender, his voice amplified by a Magic Item.

If you surrender now, I give you my word that I will spare your lives and your souls. We will seal you away until we settle things with Alda, or we will have you wield your power for our side, but we will acknowledge your positions as G.o.ds when its over. If you dont accept this offer

Vandalieus offer was cut short by the sound of Siriuss majestic war horn and Zepaons drums, and the simultaneous attacks from Gorn and his allies.

Their lightning attacks, boulders, and compressed water blades were strengthened by the music. Vandalieu blocked all of them by sending out a huge number of Barrier Bullets a new death-attribute spell that compressed Impact-negating Barrier and Magic Absorption Barrier into a projectile but it didnt seem like any further discussion would be taking place.

What now? You promised the G.o.ds you would call for the enemy to surrender, but you got cut short. Are you going to try again? asked Ereshkigal from within the ma.s.s of Legion, who were floating in front of Cuatro to provide cover.

Vandalieu shook his head. No, I didnt expect much to come from it, so its fine. Lets go.

Legion agreed with this decision, and the two people riding on top of them did as well.

Yeah! I didnt know what Id do if everything got solved through talking! said G.o.dwin enthusiastically.

My sentiments exactly! Zod said in agreement.

G.o.dwin and Zod leapt from Legion and charged straight towards the demiG.o.ds.

No matter what kinds of skills an insect had, there was no way it could defeat an elephant.

So then, would it be possible for a single person to exchange blows with an enormous creature that stood over a hundred meters tall? Would they be able to engage in hand-to-hand combat with a G.o.d?

The answer to that was told in the skies above the Demon King Continents coastline.

The Majin King G.o.dwin laughed in amus.e.m.e.nt as he stopped the punches and kicks of Brateo, who was much larger than him, head-on. What, is that all youve got?!

What?! Is this guy really a Majin?! He is incredibly resilient! Brateo exclaimed in shock.

Brateos punches and kicks were imbued by lightning, and they were not only capable of pulverizing a fortress, but tearing apart the ground beneath it. And yet, G.o.dwin showed no signs of struggling.

Ive heard stories from a hundred thousand years ago, but you really are nothing special! Even my grandmas punches are stronger, never mind those of old man Xerx! said G.o.dwin.

G.o.dwin possessed the t.i.tle: One who has been punched by a G.o.d. In order to punish certain unpleasant behaviors, Xerx, the guardian deity of G.o.dwins nation and race, had brought his fist down upon G.o.dwin in his Divine Realm, and G.o.dwin had resisted that attack.

Xerx found himself exasperated. He told himself that the Majin were partially responsible for accepting such a king, and began to overlook some of G.o.dwins delinquent behavior though he ended up bringing his fist down upon G.o.dwin numerous times.

Such a legend did exist, but that did not mean that Brateos punches and kicks were actually weaker. G.o.dwin was stopping these attacks through the effects of Transcend Limits, Magic Armor King Technique, enchantments, Magic Items, and he had even used Familiar Spirit Descent.

You b.a.s.t.a.r.d! Let me show you, you little fledgling who has only lived for a few thousand years! Brateo shouted in rage, preparing to take a large swing.

Faced with an attack that was more powerful than those that had come before it, G.o.dwin smiled.

Meanwhile, Zod was fighting Gorn.

The Boulder Colossus Gorn bellowed a war cry as he threw a fist, and Zod shouted as he charged in with his entire body to clash against it. Gorns fists were covered in diamond gauntlets that he had apparently made himself, but Zod wasnt even wearing armor just a s.h.i.+ny bodysuit.

The difference between their ma.s.ses was clear. Anyone watching would be able to predict the next moment Zods life immediately ending as his body exploded, his flesh and blood being scattered everywhere.

But that didnt happen. Gorn let out a shout of surprise as lightning ran through his right fist, and Zod was sent flying back in the direction that he had come from. However, he had not spilled a single drop of blood. He stopped himself in mid-air with a fearless smile on his face.

Your lightning has become even more powerful than it was a hundred thousand years ago?! And your appearance I see, so youve undergone Transformation as well! Gorn muttered.

Looking at his opponent, he realized that the current Zod had surpa.s.sed the Zod he had known the Pure-breed Vampire Zorcodrio who had received countless attacks and survived. And Zods appearance reminded him of the equipment that Vandalieu had given to some of his subordinates.

Precisely. I received this transformation equipment from Vandalieu-dono mere days ago, said Zod.

The suit that clung tightly to Zods body was a piece of transformation equipment that Vandalieu had made for him. Its comfort of use could be described in one word as spectacular.

Zods body, with its st.u.r.dy muscles and a skeleton that was strong enough to support it, was so tough that even Botin, the Mother of the Earth and G.o.ddess of Craftsmans.h.i.+p, had said that he needed no armor. Even Orichalc.u.m armor would accomplish nothing for him other than impede his movements.

After becoming an Abyssal Pure-breed Vampire, his muscular strength and regenerative capabilities had improved even further, and the toughness of his body had continued to improve as well.

What was effective for Zod was something that fit tightly to his skin in other words, an extremely elastic liquid metal armor that didnt hinder the movements of his muscles at all. Vandalieus transformation equipment.

It improved his defense, enhanced his offensive spells, and even prevented excess electricity created by the vibrations of his muscles from dispersing and going to waste. He lost the effects of his Augmented Defensive Power when unarmored: Very Large Skill, so his overall defense actually decreased, but the transformation equipment granted him extra offensive power, agility, and most importantly, it increased the power of his Muscle Technique.

It was the best possible armor for Zod, and it was a weapon. In compensation for the equipment, Vandalieu had requested him to become his mentor in Muscle Technique, but that was no burden for Zod.

Gorn let out a groan. Vandalieu does not match Guduranis in power, but it seems that the rumors are true, he is a far more problematic Demon King in other ways!

His right fist was severely burned beneath the diamond gauntlet. Even for a Pure-breed Vampire, a demiG.o.d just like Colossi, Zod possessed fearsome power.

Zod had used lightning attacks a hundred thousand years ago as well, but to Gorn, he had posed no threat other than his extreme defense and resilience.

Gorn-dono, allow me to dispose of this fool who is reliant on his equipment! shouted the Sea Bird Beast-King Valfaz, as he flew in to attack.

W-wait, Valfaz! said Gorn, trying to stop him.

Valfaz, who had the appearance of an enormous black-tailed gull, was one of the sons of the Bird Beast-King Lafaz, who had joined Vidas faction. Lafaz had survived battle against the Demon Kings army by fusing with an evil G.o.d, one of the enemies who had slain their great ancestor, the Beast-G.o.d Ganpaplio. All of Lafazs children, who were supposed to have become Beast-Kings, denounced him as a degrace, and Valfaz was one of them.

Im not going to wait!

Valfaz thought.

Valfaz had become the Sea Bird Beast-King, and the bird-type Beast-Kings of Aldas faction, including Valfaz, were praised more for their cunning and their ability to conspire rather than their valor and the beauty of their feathers.

Valfaz was dissatisfied with this.

It was true that a hundred thousand years ago, he had conducted himself cunningly. That was because it had been impossible to surpa.s.s his elder siblings who were all but destined to take the position of Beast-King.

But now, a hundred thousand years later, things were different. Valfaz had spent long years gaining experience and training. He would not lose even in a compet.i.tion of valor. And yet, the way those around him perceived him did not change, and that was because there were no opportunities for him to achieve great things in battle.

That was why he had joined the group that guarded Botin. And instead of aiming for Cuatro, where Vandalieu was, he was aiming for the less dangerous target in Zod.

Die! Ill tear your entire body apart! he screamed, attacking Zod with his sharp beak and talons.

This attack struck Zod, sending him flying higher into the sky. But that was all.

I did it What?! Valfaz uttered in shock.

I admire your spirit

only

your spirit, I should say, said Zod.

Valfazs attack had indeed landed. However, Zods body was protected by his transformation equipment, and had received no damage other than that of a hard blow. And thanks to his Super Rapid Regeneration, that damage was healed in less than a second.

And it was foolish to send me flying above you. G.o.ds Roar! Zod shouted, unleas.h.i.+ng the Muscle Technique martial skill that he had used at the church of Alda in Duke Marmes domain. With the effects of Revenge: Battle against Aldas Forces Skill and all of its electrical energy converged rather than dispersed due to the transformation equipment, the lightning bolt of G.o.ds Roar was far more powerful than ordinary lightning as it pierced Valfaz. A scream of agony that could have been his dying scream filled the air.

At the same time, Brateo screamed as well, clutching his fist. He looked down at his right hand to see that all of its fingers, which were thicker than logs and far tougher than steel, were all bent and broken except for the thumb.

G.o.dwin gave a triumphant laugh. You fell for it! You Colossi are so big that you have so many blind spots! You clueless fools!

The damage to Brateos fingers had been from a counterattack by G.o.dwin. Brateos fist had hidden G.o.dwin from his own vision, and in that moment, G.o.dwin had attacked the fingers that were curled into a fist.

This is not good! Fall back, Brateo! Your wounds from the previous battle have not fully healed! shouted Gorn. Nabanga, switch places with Brateo! Ill help Valfaz, the rest of you, back us up!

The Iron Colossus Nabanga charged in to help Brateo, while Gorn charged in to help Valfaz, whose entire body was emitting a stream of white smoke. The other Colossi and Beast-Kings moved to support them. However, Cuatros cannon fire kept them back.

Or rather, they were kept back by Schneider and others who were riding atop the cannonb.a.l.l.s.

Lets go! Follow Zod! Schneider yelled.

W-what?! shouted Gorn, his eyes wide in shock.

Impossible! Theyre riding the exploding projectiles?! exclaimed Brateo.

They had little knowledge regarding cannonb.a.l.l.s; Schneider and the others looked like they were committing an act of suicide.

I agree, said the cannonball-type Demon King Familiar Schneider was riding on.

Vandalieu, their creator whose personality inhabited the Demon King Familiars, was equally surprised.

How reckless. How do you intend to get back to the s.h.i.+p? the Demon King Familiar asked.

Naturally, the cannonball-type Demon King Familiars were a one-way ticket to the enemy. They were capable of pursuing enemies that ran around trying to escape, but they were unable to return to Cuatro.

Im counting on you! said Schneider.

The Demon King Familiar sighed. Very well.

Alright! Were your seniors when it comes to being an adventurer, so well give you a lecture on how to fight huge monsters! said Schneider.

Even as this amusing conversation was taking place, the cannonball-type Demon King Familiars were chasing the enemy and exploding. The explosions likely reminded Gorn and his allies of the self-destruction of the fake Cuatro; they chose to strengthen their defenses in order to protect themselves from the spray of shrapnel rather than keep their eyes on Schneider and the others. It seemed that the fake Cuatros self-destruction had caused a significant amount of pain.

Having withstood the impacts and explosive flames, Nabanga let out a groan. Where are they?!

Where?! And there were no fragments in the projectiles?! shouted an Elder Dragon.

They looked around for Schneider and the others, whom they had lost track of, and they swung their arms and tail around to try and clear away the smoke.

As the smoke began to clear, Lissana appeared, having returned to her original evil G.o.d form rather than being in her usual Elf form.

First, some commotion! she said, pursing her lips and blowing a thick pink breath.

The breath turned into a fog that spread unbelievably far, completely covering and obscuring the demiG.o.ds.

Nabanga coughed. This is poisoned alcohol! Is that Jurizanapipe, the Evil G.o.d of Degeneration and Intoxication?!

The Elder Dragon made a surprised noise. Alda said that you were not an Elf, but to think that it was you!

Surrounded by a mist of poisoned alcohol that would cause ordinary people to lose consciousness and never regain it ever again, the demiG.o.ds immediately closed their eyes.

Great Ice Giant Spear! And Im never going to fight you head-on!

Flying Lightning Heavenly Kick! Im aiming for the weak points at either the sides or the back of the joints!

An enormous spear of ice that looked like an iceberg, conjured by Dalton, pierced through the fog and buried itself in the belly of the Great Ocean Dragon G.o.d Madroza, and Schneiders kicks landed on the side of Nabangas knee.

A dull scream came from Madroza as her snake-like torso folded over itself, and Nabangas face twisted in pain as his knee was destroyed.

And now, retreat before the enemy regains their composure!

Merdin, who was wearing a Magic Item that allowed her to walk on air, retrieved Dalton and Schneider. As their positions would be given away if they dispersed Lissanas mist of poisoned alcohol, they couldnt use spells that allowed them to fly, so Merdin had been waiting to extract them.

And Legion appeared there to pick them up.

Yes, yes, were here to do what we can in Vandalieus place, said Pluto.

Come, return, brave warriors! said Valkyrie.

d.a.m.n it! That cursed, lowly human who pretends to be elderly! shouted Nabanga, raising his spear to throw it at the enormous Legion as revenge for his crushed knee.

W-wait, you must not carelessly attack that ma.s.s of fles.h.!.+ said Madroza, stopping him.

The demiG.o.ds were aware that Legion possessed the Counter, which returned all damage caused to Legion to the one who dealt it, and that this ability had defeated the Light-speed Sword Rickert, the First Sword of the Fifteen Evil-breaking Swords.

Nabanga made a frustrated noise.

The DemiG.o.ds were enormous and possessed superhuman strength and resilience that matched their size. However, that also resulted in a lack of maneuverability.

Heinz of the Five-colored Blades had come up with a countermeasure to the Counter ability possessed by the copy of Legion in Aldas Dungeon of Trials. This countermeasure was to use a powerful attack, then inflict a small scratch on Legion immediately afterwards before the powerful attack was countered.

The countered damage would be equivalent to the small scratch.

However, given Nabangas enormous size, it was impossible for him to imitate such a tactic. He groaned as he returned to the task of saving Valfaz.

But Cuatro had begun its cannon-fire once more, and Vandalieu had begun to fire Hollow Cannon and Death Cannon as well, so it wasnt easy to make an approach.

Dont get ahead of yourself just because you destroyed one of my fists! roared Brateo, firing a bolt of lightning at G.o.dwin.

But Zod, using Valfaz as a platform to leap from, put himself in between Brateo and his target.

Electrification! he shouted. G.o.dwin-dono!

Yeah! Im ready! G.o.dwin said in response.

Zod looked like he had leapt forward to cover G.o.dwin, but Brateos lightning did not burn him; it simply disappeared into his muscles as if it had been absorbed.

In the next moment, Zods body was generating enough electricity to cause the very air itself to shake, and G.o.dwin murmured an incantation.

Karmic G.o.ds Roar!

Conjure Demonic h.e.l.lfire Beast!

Zod absorbed Brateos lightning attack and returned it along with the electricity generated by his own body, and G.o.dwins spell gave birth to a demonic-looking beast made of flames that charged towards Nabanga.

Wha?!

Nabanga was struck by lightning and the flaming beast charged into him, sending him falling towards the Demon Kings Continent at an intense speed.

Brother! shouted the Bronze t.i.tan Lubuug, his younger sibling, as he tried to chase after his falling brother, but it didnt look like he could make it in time.

Meanwhile, Valfaz regained his consciousness a moment before landing in the ocean, and took to the sky once more. He quickly attempted to make an escape, but something attacked him from within the sea.

Knochen, who had separated into his numerous pieces and stayed hidden in the water, roared as he attacked.

Valfaz screamed. S-STOP!

He was the Sea Bird Beast King. But that did not mean that he was adept at being in the water. If he were to be attacked by a countless number of bones while he was already wounded, he wouldnt even be able to swim.

On top of that, Knochen possessed several leftover Elder Dragon bones that Pete had left after devouring their flesh, as well as bones of the Demon King that Vandalieu had given him. These pierced Valfazs tough feathers and buried themselves in his body.

As Valfaz screamed in agony, he heard Vandalieus voice.

Valfaz, is it? Your father Lafaz has requested that I show mercy to his unworthy son, the voice said.

W-what?! Y-you are going to spare me?

Yes, of course. Knochen, strangle him to death at once.

Wha?!

Before Valfaz could react, the bones that made up Knochens body wrapped themselves around Valfazs neck and wrenched it sideways, breaking it with a loud snap.

As Lafaz requested, I will spare your soul. Gufadgarn, please recover Valfazs corpse, and then make an attempt to take us back, said the Demon King Familiar floating near Valfazs head.

Yes, great Vandalieu, said Gufadgarn.

Gufadgarn was the evil G.o.d in Vandalieus shadow, and the words of a Demon King Familiar were the words of the only being in this world that she wors.h.i.+pped. Not a single word spoken by the Demon King Familiars escaped her ears, and she appeared on Cuatros deck immediately.

As she retrieved Valfazs corpse, the s.p.a.ce around Cuatro, as well as Zod, G.o.dwin, Schneider and the others who were aboard Legion and hadnt returned to Cuatro yet, began to warp.

I will not allow you! It is time for us to show our worth! shouted Larpan, the G.o.d of Mirror Images.

He and the other s.p.a.ce-attribute G.o.ds, who had been lying in wait rather than aiding their comrades, blocked Gufadgarns teleportation. The distortion occurring in s.p.a.ce around Cuatro and Legion slowed, and no further change occurred.

Now! Strike the s.h.i.+p that Vandalieu is on! Gorn ordered.

Valfaz! We will avenge you! shouted one of the other demiG.o.ds.

The demiG.o.ds began to move to defeat Vandalieu, who was aboard Cuatro. It seemed that Gorn and the others had interpreted his attempt to escape as a sign that there was some reason that made it difficult to continue the battle.

The main objective of Gorns defense force was to protect Botin from Vandalieu, but if Vandalieu and his companions carried out these hit-and-run attacks over and over, his forces would be whittled away before his plan bore fruit.

They had to defeat Vandalieu here, and if that wasnt possible, they had to at least deal some heavy damage. If they didnt, there was no doubt that he would come back and attack again in the near future. They couldnt afford to be naive enough to not attack simply because the enemy was retreating.

Meanwhile, Vandalieu and his companions werent shaken by these events at all. Their attempt to retreat had failed and they were facing a horde of demiG.o.ds flooding in, but they were completely unfazed.

As you predicted, great Vandalieu, my teleportation has been prevented, said Gufadgarn.

It seems so, said Vandalieu. How long will it take before we can teleport?

At this rate, approximately three minutes. However, I believe the enemy still has more s.p.a.ce-attribute G.o.ds lying in wait.

We have Legion too, after all. Legion, please try teleporting.

The attacks of Gorn and his allies were being stopped by Cuatros cannon barrage, the beams of light Vandalieu was firing from his eyes, and his Barrier Bullet and Death Cannon spells, but these defenses could be broken through at any moment. Still, Vandalieu and his companions were composed and were speaking calmly. Legion, and everyone aboard them, were showing no signs of panic either.

Hmm, its not working. Rather than being blocked, it feels more like weve been grabbed so that we cant move, said Jack.

To think they can interfere with Jacks teleportation! said Hitomi.

Theres a s.p.a.ce-attribute spell that immobilizes the target by fixing the hands and feet of the target in place, so this is probably an improved version of that. I did warn you about it before, didnt I? said Dalton.

But since theyre casting it while blocking Gufadgarns spell at the same time, I think well be able to teleport in less than a minute, said Lissana. Well, I think theyll break through before that, though.

As she predicted, the demiG.o.ds endured the cannon barrage and beams of light, blocked Death Cannon with their own spells, broke through the Barrier Bullet projectiles with the sheer quant.i.ty of kinetic energy generated by their enormous bodies, and closed in.

Well then, fake-Cuatro-type Demon King Familiar, charge. Everyone else, inside my shadow, said Vandalieu.

In response to Vandalieus orders, the stern of Cuatro the fake Cuatro, exploded. With this explosion as a propelling force, it charged boldly at the demiG.o.ds.

Alright. Schneider-san, everyone, please get off, said Pluto.

Vandalieu leapt off the fake-Cuatro-type Demon King Familiar and his shadow expanded, ignoring the light around it.

Zod! G.o.dwin! Were gonna leave you behind! Schneider yelled as he leapt off Legion into Vandalieus shadow.

Oh, I would not be pleased with that! said Zod as he and the others followed.

Meanwhile, Gorns eyes opened wide as he saw Cuatro accelerating towards him and his allies.

No! Thats a fake! It is going to explode! he shouted.

Yeah, thats right, said Baba Yaga, who had transformed mid-air and was now clinging to Vandalieu. Burn!

In the next moment, she detonated the huge volume of blubber aboard the fake Cuatro.

Pushed downwards by the flash of light and explosive noise above, Vandalieu used the Flight spell to slow down and stop right above the seas surface.

Can you teleport? he asked.

I am able, replied Gufadgarns voice.

Probably because Larpan switched from blocking our escape to protecting the Colossi, said Baba Yaga.

Then its likely that Gorn and the others are wounded but not dead Laparn is more troublesome than Gorn, Brateo, or Sirius, isnt he, muttered Vandalieu.

Laparn had chosen to protect Gorn and the others over stopping Vandalieu and his companions from teleporting. He had immediately made the decision that preventing the enemys teleportation would be meaningless if Gorn and the others were wiped out. That decision-making ability was more troublesome than pure strength in combat.

But weve found out how long Laparn and the other s.p.a.ce-attribute G.o.ds can stop our teleportation, so lets go back. First, to the bas.e.m.e.nt Dungeon in Morksi, said Vandalieu.

But Legion werent too happy with this idea.

Could we go to a different city?

Fine, lets go to the Majin nation to take G.o.dwin back first.

Yes! I love you, Vandalieu!

Vandalieu knew how Legion felt about Morksi ever since a statue of the nameless heroes was built there, and the statue was the result of a plan that he himself had put together, so he decided to prioritize what they wanted.

What?! Im not in the mood to go home today! G.o.dwin said in protest.

Your daughter is waiting for you at home, said Vandalieu, showing him no lenience. Also, the clone I sent to act as your representative in your absence is busy working as we speak.

G.o.dwin groaned from inside Vandalieus shadow that almost matched the groan Knochen let out as Vandalieu retrieved him.

And with that, they retreated using Gufadgarns teleportation.

You have acquired the Murder Healing, Self-Strengthening: Murder Skills!

The Levels of Constant Mana Recovery, Strengthened Attribute Values: Reigning, Strengthened Attribute Values: Wors.h.i.+ped, Murder Healing, Self-Strengthening: Murder, and Greater Multi-cast Skills have increased!

After Vandalieu handed the reluctant G.o.dwin over to Iris and the government officials of the Majin nation, Schneider and his party left Vandalieus shadow in Talosheim.

By the way, I have a question for you, Schneider, since youre a veteran adventurer, said Vandalieu.

What is it? Did some troublesome monsters show up in Gartland? Do you need advice on how to eat them? asked Schneider.

The stronger variants of Mudmen No, thats not it. Recently, my Attribute Values havent been increasing even though my Level is increasing, so I just thought it was odd, said Vandalieu.

What Vandalieu wanted advice about was the fact that his Attribute Values hasnt increased ever since he acquired the Destruction Guider Job.

His Level was increasing as it has always been, as he received one-tenth or so of the Experience Points his companions earned. However, his Attribute Values They werent increasing at all, not even his Mana.

Your Attribute Values arent increasing? Schneider repeated. Not like just your Strength or Intelligence, but all of them?

None of my Attribute Values are increasing at all.

None of them are increasing at all, huh Ive heard of cases where some of them dont increase, but Ive never heard of cases where none of them increase at all.

It was said that the way Attribute Values increased was closely related to individual qualities and ratios determined by Jobs. If two different people both acquired the Apprentice Warrior Job, it was possible that one would gain more Strength than other Attributes Values while the other gained more Agility than Strength. A third person might not even experience much of an increase in Strength, Agility or even Stamina.

The first might be suited to being a power-type fighter, the second a lightly-armed fighter focused on speed, and the last might be someone who was lacking in physical talent altogether, being more suited to being a mage.

Such cases occurred even for apprentice-type Jobs, which were highly versatile, so it was certainly possible that someone with a Job with very skewed Attribute Value ratios could get no increases to certain Attribute Values. An example would be a muscle-head who was proud of his strength acquiring the Berserker Job and increasing its Level to 100 without gaining a single point of Intelligence.

But to not get any Attribute Values Maybe you were just extremely unsuited for your Job? Schneider suggested.

No, its my fifth Guider Job so I dont think Im unsuited for it, says Vandalieu.

Thats amazing, and you say it so casually. Well, isnt it just that kind of Job, then? Maybe its Attribute Value ratio is just really low. If not, then youd have to be aged to the point where you have no room for development at all, including in your brain, but Im nearly sixty and Im still able to increase my Attribute Values by increasing my Level, and youre barely over ten, so I cant imagine youve aged too much. Even if you have just as much white hair as me.

I was born with white hair, said Vandalieu. Well, Ill just change Jobs and see what happens.

The level of his Destruction Guider Job had already been maxed out. He had acquired a large quant.i.ty of Experience Points in todays battle.

I see. If you need anything else, let me know, said Schneider as he walked off.

He and his party would be checking in on the slaves that they had freed the other day, and then spending some time with their families.

They were planning to attack a mine to free more slaves the day after tomorrow, so they had made a request for Gufadgarn to teleport them there.

Vandalieu had asked them, Arent you working too much?

But Schneider had replied, No, not as much as you.

After parting ways with Schneider, Vandalieu headed for the bas.e.m.e.nt Dungeon in Morksi as originally planned, accompanied by Gufadgarn and the others. After all, they had only just departed Alcrem, so it would be unnatural for them to be out in Morksis streets.

He planned to change Jobs in the Job-changing room in Sams carriage, as he had come to Morksi through teleportation beforehand, and then make preparations for the next attack.

However, Darcia alerted him to something more important, forcing him to change his plans.

Vandalieu! Kana-chan has something important to discuss with you!