＜Infinite Dendrogram＞

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[King of Light] Eph and [Princess of Stream] Juba.

It has not been two minutes since the battle between the superpowers, who deal with the light together.

However, the depletion of each other was much faster than wax candles in flames.

Fighting with the light charged to Zodiac, the Eff fights only for the accumulated amount in this space that has lost the sun, which has been heavily shredded with multiple summonses and mysterious uses.

Juba is still sucking up MP from the kingdom in space, but if it doesn't recover from the Dajborg, it won't run out far.

(Performance has gradually been confirmed)

While fighting Juba, Eff begins to understand the essence of the [Yellow Crystal].

That's a magic converter with legs.

It has been replaced with a charged particle gun (beam) or barrier, but both are not scientific, they are a type of magic, and they convert and exercise the poured magic.

It only increased the scale of the various functions used in combat by the Glorious Horse.

On top of that, the energy amplification capacity is extremely low.

They demand almost the same amount of energy for what they need.

It is impossible to operate without a stupid MP collection method like Juba, which has a combo of [Liu Xiao] and Dajiborg.

In addition, there are limitations to energy conversion.

Even if it takes 100 energy with the largest charged particle gun and 100 energy with the largest barrier, the energy that Yellow Crystal can be converted at once is also about 100.

That's why Attack and Defense cannot be maxed out at the same time.

If you can trigger an opponent's bias against the attack, you can break a weakened barrier at that moment.

(But only now should the barrier be biased)

There are two reasons.

First of all, in this phase, an Eff with combat resources other than his own MP is slightly more advantageous in long combat.

Unlike Zodiac's Eff, Juba cannot maintain this combat style without his Master MP.

Had it not been for the confined space, Eff would have only been separated from the range of the charged particle cannon by Daiyu (Pythies).

On top of that, Zodiac continues to interfere, and when the magic runs out and the barrier disappears, it is better to use the archer and stab the thorn.

However, this is a closed space, and some people still don't want you to leave.I can't use this hand.

Instead, we can't let the shield crab shoot Ray because we can't prevent him from hurting him anymore.

The second reason is that the magical firepower of Eff is now down.

One of the flippers, Miyanano's < Embryo > has drastically reduced the power of her magic skills except for her party.(I can't read Yellow Crystal until it is not eligible due to the function of the weapon, whether it is a party member, or whether it has been halved.)

Currently, it is doubtful whether [Yellow Crystal] will be able to demonstrate its ability to penetrate the barrier and armor even if it shifts to a shelling position.

Therefore, it is also a form that awaits the settlement of the Barbaroi side.

(The returned kingdom is also participating, but it won't be long.The lion also has a few fingers)

The overwhelming majority of the kingdom was wiped out by the previous charged particle cannon, but still some of them endured it and returned.They are participating in the battle against the Eff's Summoned Lion [Yellow Crystal] and continue attacking the Barrier.

Some have pierced a weaker barrier than before... but have not been hindered by armor to inflict significant damage.

In the meantime, it was wiped out with a [Yellow Crystal] beam blade.

The lion was also delayed in returning to his feet and his fingers were flipped.

Although in a painful state, Eff has ordered the lion to continue the fight.Inside, the lion dared to continue the attack, thinking, "Our Summoner is too strict except for the canine family."

Investing in Summon Monsters and kingdom lives to drain opponents.

(The moment the opponent switches tactics.Until then, if only Barbaroi had settled there....)

It is at that moment that there is a bet to decide whether to win or lose this battle.

Eff thought so... but there was still one concern.

(... how long are you going to pretend to be dead?

It's the only Super Splendida here.

Zodiac absorbs light and prevents regeneration... the right opponent.

But the life is still intact.

This is the second time. It is no longer a coincidence or mistake.

(Recovery proportional to light is not bluff.Light healing and Immortality of the [Dead Soldier] combo are certain.There are additional unexplained factors)

Perk Armor or, or a still hidden Enbrio trait.

In any case, the most vigilant man on this scene still exists, and on top of that... he does nothing.

They don't come out of Zodiac's seal, they don't try to come out, they just stay there.

That was creepy for Eff.

But it was a miscalculation for Eff - it was creepy for Juba, too.

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(I knew it, I'm letting go....)

Juba is in the cockpit of the [yellow crystal] against the Splendida sealed in Zodiac.

Sometimes you can tell by the response because you just got caught in a charged particle gun and wiped out its entire body.

This is not the first time Splendida has been wiped out of this space.

But....

(... it was strange when I was using the item even though my body was wiped out.Item box, where did you put it?)

Items in Infinite Dendrogram are stored in the item box, not in a systematic inventory.

Item boxes vary in size, shape, and amount of storage, but they exist as items with actual conditions, and if destroyed, they overflow the contents.

However, Splendida, who was supposed to be completely destroyed for each piece of equipment he had... used items such as potions even after it was done.

Where did they come from?

(... as Rheinhardt was worried about.)

Responding to the Masters and lions of the kingdom attacking itself, Juba remembers the conversation with [Machine King], who was the Reinhardt… King and who developed this [Yellow Crystal] before this war.

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■ Before the war

Juba and Reinhardt dated before the Empire's civil war.

But not like Claudia and Behemot, they were best friends.

Pilots and mechanics are not uncommon relationships in the empire.

Juba acquired [Yellow Crystal] in the Imperial Ruins, but it was unusual in many ways.

First of all, [Yellow Crystal] was not a product of the ruins of earlier civilizations.Surveys show that someone got into the ruins more than a thousand years ago and left them there.

The recovered [Yellow Crystal] was barely damaged, but somehow it did not move, and Juba and the Imperial mechanics wondered.

However, it happened that Juba and the Third Imperial Party had a connection, and from there, [Machine King] Reinhardt could be connected.

Rheinhardt, who was the most familiar with machinery in the Empire, discovered that the reason for not starting up was pure energy shortage.

As a solution, I sent Juba a quest to investigate the secret - [Stream Princess].

Compatible with her, she was considered suitable, and in the future it was also a request to increase the empire's combat power.

As a result, Juba repeated the trials to become [Stream Princess] and became a worthy pilot of [Yellow Crystal].

Reinhardt was serviced as a reward. Damage and details that could not be repaired were also tuned up, and [Yellow Crystal] was able to perform more than ever.

Since then, Juba and Reinhardt have continued their relationship with familiar customers and craftsmen.

Not as wet as a friend, not as dry as a business.

Neither have we played together, either has been asked to do so, or only receives it.

Juba doesn't know the secrets of Claudia.

However, to the extent that it is requested directly, there is a relationship, and the connection continues even after becoming king.

During the Civil War, Juba participated in the Hunger Dragon Crusade at the request of Reinhardt.

Therefore, even when asked to work with Splendida and others in this Tri Flags, Juba was speaking directly with Reinhardt.

After the meeting with Herdyne, I was heartily impressed, "I wonder if Herdyne can read before me."

"Hmm... well, with this trait, you can also pair with me...With this skill, you'll be able to take down the super... "

On that day, Juba was roaring as she projected the Splendida materials provided by Reinhardt on request to the visor.

Her usual mechanical visor was handmade by Reinhardt after the Civil War in recognition of the Hungry Dragon Crusade.

"Anything that bothers you?

"... aren't you suspicious?

This material is based on Splendida's self-declaration.

It not only describes the characteristics of Til Na Knog, who 'plays with light', but also the perks and armor that he has enclosed [The Beast King], the bespoke equipment he uses to disguise himself, and the latest trumpets that he has not revealed to anyone.I am more familiar with the information Juba heard at the meeting with Heldine.

On top of that, Juba felt that it was a lie.

It's not exactly a "lie," but it's the impression that it's still hidden.

"Yes, my sister and Behemot agreed."

"It's definite...."

It is a note from Tian and the two mightiest masters of the Empire.

Splendida belongs to the Empire, but it is probably a bug in the lion.

"Probably someone sent in by me and the hostile forces.Or... someone who belongs to more than one organization, scratches around the environment, looks like a pleasant criminal. "

"Normally, how much do you know and use it...?

"The power of the Kingdom has also increased significantly since the last war.It's better to have a lot of fighting power. "

The Kingdom has also increased its Super Power, most of which will now participate in the war.

We must use combat power to combat it.If you don't get poisoned, even the dishes.

Rheinhardt laughed.

"And we're not normal."

Ah, maybe.

Juba nodded convincingly.To her, she was one of the top mechanics in the country sometime.There was no ordinary reason.

"He should be bound by contract and not be able to act against the Empire.But it might happen.If that happens..... "

"You should collect as much data as possible.Rykay...You can give it to your little one, right?

When Splendida turned against the Empire and Reinhardt's plans, Juba did not say she would defeat him.

She knows her powers well.I understand that I cannot defeat Splendida.

So I was going to keep an eye on him while working closely together and tell Behemot that I might be able to defeat him now... [Beast King].

"Yes, she should be able to handle Splendida."

"I knew you weren't...I wish I was super, but I still don't have any special skills.It's hard to use the final meaning. "

Increases nearby MP, absorbs it, and fights with [Yellow Crystal].

Juba downplayed herself slightly because of the only tactics available to her at the moment.

"But I trust you next to Behemot."

"Thank you. Feelings don't add up to rewards...."

"Of course, I have a rare reward for you."

"Yeah. Nice to meet you...."

Juba leaves the office with her back to Rheinhardt after her errands are done.

Before the war, Rheinhardt has no time.

Juba also knows that there are so many things that the Emperor's Reinhardt can only do, and he doesn't have much time to spend on himself as a [Machine King].

Besides...

"[Yellow crystal (my child)], making is peaky, right?"

Juba stopped trying to leave the room and uttered a word.

"When I looked busy the other day, I asked for an overhaul once, but I still couldn't get it to Campequi as good as Reinhardt.Yeah, just Reinhardt.... "

Words you shouldn't say in yourself and feelings you want to convey.

I tried to step out, but I never did.

"That's why...."

If you step out, it will break, so the thought you couldn't put into your mouth...

"Wow... please don't die.

It didn't become a word this time, but it just remained to convey one word from the heart.

There was no reply.

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Rheinhardt... remembers his last conversation at the moment, and Juba's teeth squeeze.

(As I was concerned, I don't know how Splendida works anymore.No more loss in the adhesive state)

Defeat.Defeat Super.Explore Splendida.

It is unacceptable that the result alone is that we cannot fulfill any of Rheinhardt's requests.

(Losing... can you do it?!

I don't want to spend my last time with Rheinhardt.

So Juba does everything she can to beat Tri Flags.

Believe that Reinhardt will not die as long as he triumphs.

Believe me, one day I will be able to express my thoughts.

(First wipe out ground power, then fortify the barrier and remain intact - smash Ray Sterling!

We put together tactics.

The hidden thoughts of the visor and the aircraft armor were replaced by the words of battle.

"Dodge Borg, switch on! Full flash!

Immediately after her proclamation, the sun rises again into this quarantine space.

But the sunlight is quite different from before.

Intense light crushing the vision instantly illuminated the space.

Those who used dark vision skills among them were stared at, and those who did not suddenly received strong light, including lions, and their movements were blunt for a moment.

The exception was Juba, who cut off the optical sensors and captured the exterior with other sensors.

And he wasn't watching things with his own retina, Eff.

But he alone won't stop Juba.

Juba and [Yellow Crystal] use heat and sound sensors for short distances to accurately capture nearby enemy shadows...

"[Yellow Crystal (Citrine)]! Blade Extension!

Copy that.

Focus energy from the barrier to the blade.

Instead of thinning the barrier, the beam blade that extends out of the blade like a surprise is extended three times in length,

--The lion in time and the Master of the Kingdom were cut off.

First siege. Extended slash from blindfold.

The lions naturally became dust of light with the previously charged particle cannon that had already shattered the [brooch].

High energy response upwards.Concentrated deployment up the barrier.Anti-air defense. "



Shortly afterwards, a group of Eff's lasers fell from above, watching him focus on slashing.

However, the [Yellow Crystal] that senses it deploys the barrier directly above it, preventing a direct hit.

At the same time, the aircraft turns its neck and turns towards Ray.

(--wait)

However, the defense drew Juba's blood from his spine.

(Emprior of [King of Light], drone.Attacks from all directions.Why focus from the top?Why, don't you scatter it...!

Juba guesses.

Disturbing ground power sweep, lasers aimed at gaps afterwards, and anti-air defense.

But what if those offensives were to create their own gaps?

What if the goal is to focus (...) the barrier upwards rather than to restore the overall thickness?

"Barrier, all around!Hurry up...!

Juba gives instructions, [Yellow Crystal] casts magic on the barrier and increases thickness all around -

--Shortly before, a light strip penetrated the armor of the entire barrier from the front of the aircraft.

--The light reaches Juba in Cockpit.

To be continued