<Infinite Dendrogram>

Episode XVII: Reversal Is Like a Flying Flag

□ [Saint Knight] Ray Sterling

Shortly after a strange red window appeared, the nemesis became a particle of light and dissolved.

But Nemesis - in a completely different form - came back into my hands.

"Jump! Master"

Voice of nemesis.

I responded to that voice, kicking the ground and trying to distance myself from [Gardranda] - leaving [Gardranda] on the other side.

!?

I was jumping over 20 meters when I realized it.

Surprise was against his improbable leap, against the figure of the nemesis in his hand.

The nemesis today was not a person.

It wasn't even a great sword.

That's a "spear".

It's also a weapon called the "Axe Spear (Halvard)" with an axe blade at the end of the pattern.

Black light overflows from the other side of the axe blade, and, depending on what you see, it also appears to be an army flag.

The equipment window showed the black flag axe spear (flag halvard) and a new name.

"Nemesis, what's wrong with you?

I don't care what they say. This is what would have happened if I had noticed too '

Were you unconscious while you were particulate?

"But there's one thing I know."

"What's that?"

"Apparently I have evolved into a second form. You'll feel stronger in me than you did in the first place. '

Evolution.

The greatest feature of < Embrio >, something that gives the power of infinite patterns.

That red window also said what an emergency evolution really was.

Was that for that?

But it's like that's out there when Luke...

"... well, isn't that something to think about right now,"

Now you just have to think about one thing.

"'CoaaaaaaaAAAAA!!'"

[Gardranda], who lost sight of his prey, and discovered it again, can roar on both shoulders.

"Nemesis, by the way"

"Something, Master"

"Strong power... to what extent?

The moment I asked, I saw Nemesis laughing invincibly.

"It's Possible You Can Beat That Shit Ghost"

"Superior."

Possible.

I remembered the first time I saw that thing that I didn't affirm I could "win".

But that's fine.

If there's a chance we can beat him.

For Luke and Babi and Marie, for the people of Tian, who are in danger of their lives, if there's any chance I can do what I have to do.

All you have to do is bet on it and do your best.

"Then let's do it, [Gardranda]"

It started with a turmoil with Goblin, you hit me, I smashed your head, I was cornered by you, and now I have my winning eye again.

I already know your karaki.

That's the last of it.

I can put a black flag axe spear on the big top and yell at a big ghost with no neck.

"This is the beginning of the final round."

One black flag axe spear and I was slashed by [Gardranda].

[debilitating] should be causing a status drop, but the rate of disease is much faster than when it was sufficient due to the effects of [soothing panacea].

On the contrary, I even felt that my vision, which was supposed to be flawed by [intoxication], captured more than usual.

[Gardranda] 's finger is missing. The right arm is shaken, but I rubbed it through with a piece of paper, slitting my wrist with an ax blade at the moment past.

I tore the skin, tore the meat apart, and reached the bone.

Red and black blood erupts from the blood vessels of the broken arm.

"You're doing very well."

I guess it evolved and improved its performance and correction as a weapon for nemesis, but it's too different than it was just now.

Can you handle this... hey, it's dangerous.

I remain [severely poisoned].

If you get alarmed, HP just shreds,......?

"... you're doing too well"

My HP, which is supposed to be reduced by [fierce poison], is now “continuing to recover" in reverse.

Increased physical ability.

A sensation of clarity.

Continuous recovery of HP.

It's as if the state anomaly “reversed”.

"I see, I mean, this is..."

"Run Ri. This is my new skill -" Reverse As Flag Flies "

The window opened by Nemesis was marked with the name "Reversal is like a Flying Flag" and the power of the skill.

Reversal is like a Flying Flag:

Reverse the Conditional Abnormality/Debuff effect received by the hostile himself.

Active skills.

* Increase or decrease effect due to level of hostile, level of skills held

* Automatic SP consumption of 1 point per second occurs when activated

In the absence of a consumable SP, "Reversal is like Flying Flag" is released

* This skill is only available in Form II Black Flag Axe Spear

Perform continuous HP recovery instead of taking continuous HP damage with [Heavy Poison].

Increase the status instead of receiving a status decrease in [debilitation].

[Intoxication] Instead of being paralyzed by the sensory organs, it makes the senses faint.

"Reversal is like a Flying Flag" is a physical strengthening skill that reverses the hardships that come down on you.

"For a long time. Although it is a convenient skill. '

"... right. But"

According to the message in that window, it said that the nemesis called for an optimal solution from the possibility that it could be made.

But I guess that was just telling them what happened.

I can realise for some reason that it was only my will that called this result.

And this skill is a possibility that we can unlock this situation.

Just like when I met Nemesis in the fight against [Demidragworm].

My will called for possibilities.

Then...

"Now...... I bet everything on this possibility!

'I agree with you on that!

I can scream as I slice both [Gardranda] arms even further trying to smash me.

[Gardranda] 's triple state anomaly was the worst.

But now that's the time to lift my power and bridge the difference in status and level between me and [Gardranda].

[Gardranda] is the same as me, who received triple enhancements of HP recovery, sensory enhancement, and physical enhancement, and even lost my head and lost my temper.

The two forces of war here and now are antagonistic... no, “reversed”.

"'CUUUAOAAAAAAAAA!!'"

[Gardranda], furious at the reversal of his advantage and disadvantage, continues to exhale into the dark clouds.

But purple black smoke like a curse is also only a smokescreen for me and Nemesis today.

"Sick!

Exhale and poke [Gardranda] 's belly at the same time. The tip of the black flag axe spear wears his flesh, and the steep point at the tip of the muscle - touches the heart.

"'CEEEEAAAAAAAA……!!'"

[Gardranda] raises his distressed voice.

Again, the weakness lies in the belly!

But...

"It's playing......!

The wound that had just been stabbed disappeared with the smoke of black purple.

It would be regenerating not only meat, but also a plunder wound applied to the heart.

"Ha, only the steeple has a playback function."

"If you attack me right away, you won't be able to defeat me forever."

Either way, we can't have a long fight.

I understand what Nemesis is saying.

Currently, my HP is continuously recovering from the effect of "Reversal is like a Flying Flag". Conversely, however, SP continues to decrease in its current progression. The cost of maintaining this skill.

I don't have as many SPs as HP. It won't last long.

What to do to win in this situation.

Heart to regenerate.

Limited combat time.

Me and the power of nemesis.

The answer is one.

"Don't avoid it, keep getting attacked"

"It's the only way."

Accumulate the damage from him and tap "I'll take revenge" again.

Now it's time for the heart in your stomach, which is a steep point.

"I have one precaution."

"What?"

I can't use this form, Counter Absorption and Vengeance is on me.

"Which way has Absorption run out?"

'No. Thanks to the evolution or the number of stocks is 3, and the number of remainder is 1. But as Reverse can only be used with Black Flag Axe Spears, they can only be used with the Great Sword, too.

In other words, to unleash "Vengeance is on Me" on him, he needs to be switched from a Black Flag Axe Spear to a Great Sword.

The reversal is like a flying flag.

To definitely knock in a Special Strike while suffering from a Conditional Anomaly......

"Nemesis, we're gonna smash his leg."

"I got it!

Take your mobility!

I wave the black flag axe spear and cut [Gardranda] 's ankle in double triples.

[Gardranda] also waves his arm in a counter-attack, but that takes it.

HP is shredded to damage, but [Violent] heals quickly with reversed continuous HP healing.

Almost the same flow as the set when the [Pleasant All-purpose Psychotropic] was working.

But thanks to continuous HP recovery, the flow of attacks, bullets, and healing can be repeated without precipitation.

"… 3250, …… 3784"

While listening to the damage count that Nemesis builds up, check the SP in the status window in the corner of your vision.

SP residual capacity… 53, 52.

The sustainability of Reversal has already run out of one minute.

"... 4265, Master!

Set up a fight!

"Zzz!!"

I thrust through the smokescreen-substituted temper and jumped to [Gardranda] 's feet, ripping off the black flag axe spear in a ripped mood.

The swirling axe blade severed the tendon on both legs of [Gardranda], which had worn out in previous attacks.

"'CuqEEEEEEE!?'"

He kneels on both sides of the ground, sounding the ground.

"Now! Nemesis!"

Form Shift - [Black Blade]!

The black flag axe spear unravels into the particles in his hand and immediately converges into the shape of a black sword.

At the same time, a triple state abnormality descends on me.

But I don't mind anymore.

All you have to do is tap into the last blow.

[Intoxicating] And while I rock my feet, I run.

sword up toward [Gardranda] in a kneeling position,

Notice.

The smokescreen of black purple is distracting and my vision is poor.

But still, there's a “red glow” on his shoulders.

"CUUUGGAAAAAAAAAA!!"

Special flames.

He threw up not only from his head, but from both shoulders.

But still, I don't stop walking.

"Counter Absorption"!

For the third time, Nemesis's expanded Counter Absorption earned by Evolution blocks his flames and absorbs damage.

This damage was damned and the amount of damage dealt was superior to 10,000.

I can do this!

"Master! Now!

The flames pass and the walls of light disappear.

I'm waving my sword at his abdomen this time.

"CUUQAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!"

- I looked up at the "left shoulder" jaw, just before throwing up the flame.

"Nah......!

"... ugh!

This guy's learning...!

[Gardranda] split the special flame twice, right and left (...).

To break Nemesis's Counter Absorption.

The temper I was throwing up was also a fabric stone to crush my vision and keep us from noticing the split shooting...!

"Master......!

My arms are already waving the big sword.

It's in orbit to slap "Vengeance is on Me" on his abdomen.

Even this person who is abnormal can be guessed for 3 seconds.

But it's faster for him to spit flames than that.

I was dying, but I saw the world in slow motion.

The maxilla of the left shoulder opens and the biggest flame is emitted -

"Gagggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg!!"

- Shortly before, “something similar to a bullet" broke my temper and flew straight into [Gardranda] 's left shoulder.

The familiar sole burst and [Gardranda] 's left shoulder detonated, which was just before releasing the flame.

When the heat wave stroked my cheek,

"" Revenge is (Vengeance)! Me (Iz)! Yes!! (Mine) * "

Me and the Nemesis blow smashed [Gardranda] 's abdomen...... heart.

To be continued