Chapter 331

(331) Battle with the Demonic King Dragon

Translator: Tseirp

Centaur was biting onto Sheena No . 3’s arm (and the water plant on her arm) while Jofre and Elize were desperately clinging onto Centaur .

““We thought we were going to dieeeee!””

Jofre and Elize went through a terrifying experience but they still could say that with a smile for some reason .

“While we were in the room with lizard bones, a large lizard suddenly attacked . ”

“We escaped into the water and were saved when Centaur was pulled up . ”

So it was not the shadow of the Demonic King Dragon that I saw underwater but Centaur getting pulled up while dragging Jofre and Elize?

Hn? Large lizard?

By any chance do they ─ ─

Just as I had that thought ─ ─ another presence approached the surface of the lake and flew out .

A purple-colored dragon even larger than the Ancient Dragon ─ ─ so that is the Demonic King Dragon?

The Demonic King Dragon was clearly aiming for Jofre and Elize .

Should I attack with magic?

I would probably not hit the Demonic King Dragon that moves at high speed .

Nevertheless ─ ─

“Ice!”

I cast Ice Magic .

The Demonic King Dragon easily avoided the attack after all .

However, it now considered me as an enemy .

I considered if I should confront it with Boost Magic ─ ─

“Double Slash!”

Two arcs of sword waves shot out from Talwi’s sword .

In addition ─ ─

“Slash!”

Another two sword waves from Haru’s Guardian Sword and Gale Blade flew at the Demonic King Dragon .

She probably didn’t use the Flame Dragon Fang because the Demonic King Dragon possesses resistance toward fire .

A total of four sword waves ─ ─ it won’t be able to avoid that .

I was certain but the Demonic King Dragon twist its body around and skilfully avoided the sword waves .

That was close ─ ─ it would have avoided my magic as well if I had used it .

The Demonic King Dragon opened its mouth wide as I had that thought .

From within its maw, I could see ─ ─ flames!?

“Mega Water!”

I instantaneously released an advanced Water Magic to offset the flames the Demonic King Dragon was about to spew out .

Steam covered the area and the Demonic King Dragon flew through the steam, aiming to slam into me with its body .

If it’s at this range!

“Diamond Dust . ”

I released Ice Magic at maximum power to seal its movements in ice .

But the dragon avoided it with the spell only grazing one of its legs slightly .

It was definitely fast .

“Kusunoki-kun, hop onto Pochi and run . ”

Suzuki noticed that I had become the target .

It was true that if we continued fighting there, Jofre and the others would be dragged into the battle .

“All right! Sorry but lend Pochi to me! I leave these guys to you!”

I cut the rope connected to Pochi’s tail with a hand blade . Sheena and the others fell into the water . Pochi was flying at low alt.i.tude so they probably won’t get injured .

Then, I jumped onto Pochi .

I wasn’t the only one ─ ─

“Haru and Talwi?”

The three of us rode on Pochi .

“Pochi, fly toward the mountain peak!”

I shouted and Pochi replied with a cry and headed up the mountain .

The Demonic King Dragon was slightly faster .

It would catch up to us at that rate .

But I won’t lose out at hara.s.sing the foe .

I swapped my jobs to those that raise physical attack,

“Sky Breaking Strike!”

I released a sword wave that was highly effective against flying monsters .

It naturally did not hit the swift Demonic King Dragon but it had to rise upward to avoid the attack so its speed dropped .

Perhaps because it was within range, the Demonic King Dragon opened its mouth wide . It probably wanted to shoot out flames again .

But I was waiting for that .

“Oil Create!”

I used Magic to create oil . The oil I created poured directly into the mouth of the Demonic King Dragon ─ ─ and ignited .

The Demonic King Dragon’s face was wrapped in flames .

“What an interesting fighting style . ”

Talwi commented .

“Thanks . The only thing I have going for me is versatility . ”

“But flame attacks are not that effective against the Demonic King Dragon . Then it is our turn next! Let’s go, Haru . ”

“Yes!”

Immediately after saying that, Haru and Talwi leaped from Pochi and landed onto the Demonic King Dragon who was still burning .

“Here!”

“This is the spot . ”

They each cut into the wings of the Demonic King Dragon .

Amazing ─ ─ they precisely aimed for the thin part of the wing .

With both wings injured, the Demonic King Dragon lost balance and shook, causing Haru and Talwi to fall off .

Since they set it up so well, it was my turn .

I made Pochi fly up and stay in front of the Demonic King Dragon .

The Demonic King Dragon glared at me and roared .

I changed my jobs to those that prioritized magic attack .

“Boost Diamond Dust and Celestial Ray . ”

A combination spell of Ice and Light Magic .

The entire body of the Demonic King Dragon was frozen and condensed light rays reflected haphazardly within the ice .

If that doesn’t defeat it, we won’t stand a chance .

I channeled that amount of spirit into that spell .

【Ichinojo leveled up】

【Fire Magician skill: 「Fire Resistance (weak)」has skilled up to「Fire Resistance (small)」】

【Water Magician skill: 「Water Resistance (weak)」has skilled up to「Water Resistance (small)」】

【Wind Magician skill: 「Wind Resistance (weak)」has skilled up to「Wind Resistance (small)」】

【Earth Magician skill: 「Earth Resistance (weak)」has skilled up to「Earth Resistance (small)」】

Fire Magician, Water Magician, Wind Magician, and Earth Magician all leveled up from Lv60 to Lv73 .

These jobs had once all reached the limit and could not level up any further but I took the Limit Breaking medicine Miri made and raised the upper limit of the levels .

Its body was practically unharmed but the Demonic King Dragon had certainly stopped breathing .

That said, by using magical power boost and combination magic of greatest cla.s.s magic ─ ─ I almost had no more MP remaining .

After drinking the mana potion that I received from Carol, I somewhat regained the strength to stand up and walk .

Haru and Talwi who fell off seemed to be fine so I went over to them .

“That was amazing . Ichinojo, you are truly an excellent magician . ”

“As expected of Master . I believed Master would definitely succeed . ”

“No, it’s because the two of you cut its wings . It would have been dangerous if it could fly properly . ”

Nevertheless, we won .

Retrieving the Dragon Core seemed to be troublesome .

Just as I was thinking that .

A flash of light came from the lake .

I looked at the base of the mountain .

And then ─ ─ it appeared ─ ─

“No way … you’ve got to be kidding . ”

Another Demonic King Dragon appeared .