"What the hell is this...!?"

One of the mages belonging to the Holy Thunder of the Stars , Astor Philon, was stunned for a moment, forgetting that it was a battlefield.

The Spirit that I had never seen in the forest of my hometown and the human sorcerer who did not hesitate to attack it, although it was an order from the leader, were completely beyond the understanding of the Holy Thunder of the Star .

Spirit is nature itself. If you have a spirit with low morale, you can also use it. However, if you have the morality of the spirit that appeared this time, resisting it is equivalent to facing the fury of nature.

Not to mention, this time the opponent was completely out of reason. A spirit that has lost its reason is a solidification of its power to swallow everything. Lucia Roger, who was one of the Imperial City's most powerful mages and used her spirits, didn't understand the dangers.

It was already blowing out of my head that I was being teased. No matter how extraordinary a mage is, he's a human, and he can't beat the most insane spirits.

Like Astor, one of my frightened companions rushes back to me and rushes to Chigenmandai .

Stop it, [Chikuma]! It's not like you can't understand that spirit's form!?

Lucia Roger was a mage worthy of respect. The hunters are responsible for themselves, but the more they keep quiet when they see someone they know trying to kill themselves, the less ruthless Astor is.

As usual, the face of [Chi Chi Vanhua] was not upset even if it was suddenly grabbed.

Just say it with a naughty smile.

"Hmm...... Do you think I'll stop coming here?"

The spell became a force, and the power became a vortex. Lucia Roger's sophisticated magic - Hailstorm bumps into a glowing spirit, and the aftermath of her power blows into the surrounding area.

There was only one person standing flat on the trail.

The Astols activated their defensive magic and resisted, moving their bodies to endure [Immutable], but smiling as if nothing had happened.

I had no idea what the man was trying to do.

The only thing I know is what kind of power [Chikamami] used, and it interfered with the magic of the Divine Tree Way and evoked this situation.

"I'll do it, I'll do it!" I wonder if there's a way to do something about it!? "

With the exception of the leader, Lapis, the only one in the [Holy Thunder of the Stars] who had ever been associated with the man, Kurus speaks for the Astors.

Even though I wasn't directly attacked, my hair was messy and my face was bleeding. That's the normal reaction.

Kurus ate it and opened his eyes to [Chiyo Mandarin].

"... eh?"

Wait, wait, wait, wait! Did you really attract such spirits with such a stupid idea as "Thousand Trials"?!

Since I was born, I've been dealing with spirits. I can say that I'm an expert on spirits. Even if all the members of [Holy Thunder of the Stars] are involved, I can't help it. Spirits?

I heard that a thousand trials were messed up, and Astor and the others went through it several times, but I didn't expect it to be this far.

When it's all over --- wielding a fist is against the Spirit Man's way of always being elegant, but it's fine. I'll definitely hit you in the face.

Hailstorm, which was supposed to last for a while, had already disappeared completely. The magic that made up the phenomenon and the magic that surrounded the spirits collided and disappeared.

However, the spirits were not altered by the fact that they took the advanced magic from the front. Seems like some force has been cut off, but that's all.

The spirits blink and the earth sounds.

The invisible forces are affecting the earth. It was right, and it was a power that was unlimitedly close to God.

In the first place, spirits are not so easy to defeat, even if the opponent is inferior.

What could Astor and the others who lived with the Spirit from childhood be able to do with humans in front of an extraordinarily powerful being with whom they had little contact?

The bright crimson eyeballs on his head glared at [Chikamanami], who stood majestically alone.

On the other hand, [Chigenmami] 's actions were simple. I looked up at the eyeball and snorted a word.

"Guys."

It was a sight that could be called an anomaly.

As far as Astor can see, they haven't had an operational meeting. However, with the whispering voice of [Chikamami], everyone started to move almost simultaneously.

Roaring, Anthem rushes toward the Spirit. Lucia cast a spell to shield it, Citrix threw something at it, and Liz ran at unstoppable speed.

"Stupid...... You must have noticed the attack earlier!?" It's reckless to challenge it with the offensive method! "

The Spirit was by no means invincible, but the existence in front of him was different. I'm not someone I can stand up to without preparation.

Countless spears of water were unleashed in a row on slashing slashes from a great sword that was about the size of a giant. The Spirit glows faintly against the breathless attack.

The blow plays silently, stopping Anthem for a moment. The magic power around me was too strong and turned into a barrier.

Anthem and Lucia repeatedly attacked twice or three times, but they could not penetrate only by distorting the walls and barriers.

No, it didn't seem impossible to break through the barrier if you keep repeating it like this, but you can't wait for the Spirit to attack you.

The radiance of the spirits adds to the strength of the spirits. I'm going to trigger some kind of trick.

If the spirits of this class unleashed magic, it was not strange that the surrounding area became scorched soil.

"Ah...... this is it, humans!"

Even if they specialized in endurance with the power of Mana Materials, they weren't powerful enough to withstand humans.

In the first place, the idea of doing something about the spirits of nature itself is arrogant in itself.

Deploy defensive magic. The others were moving at the same time as Astor.

It was because I was a spirit person who used magic on a daily basis that I could deploy at the right speed. Combined magic by multiple magicians instantly unfolds an elaborate barrier.

It was a miraculous combination that was created because we were adventuring together every day.

That said, even if it took multiple people to stretch the Astor barrier, it would not be possible to prevent the attack of this class of spirits.

Astor hadn't been a hunter to Date for a long time. I am confident in my ability to judge situations.

The barrier that the Astols put up this time is not meant to prevent. It's a diversion.

As the barrier unfolds, the power gathered in the spirit explodes and unleashes. The ray with a huge amount of energy released hit the Astor barrier unfolded in front of Anthem and swallowed [Chikamanami], which stood blurry just a few meters away.

"Huh!?"

In an instant, the aftermath of the rays became a terrible fever and burned the skin. But I didn't notice the pain.

Open your eyes and take a breath away from the unexpected.

Definitely, it wasn't meant to be. Astor doesn't like him much, but he doesn't hate him enough to want to kill him.

In the first place, the development of the barrier was a matter of time, and Astor did not even know where [Chikamami] stood.

However, no matter how many excuses, the reality that the rays that deviated from Astor's barrier swallowed [Chikamami] remained the same. The leader, Lapis, was also pale.

The magic that was unleashed was an extremely primitive thing. It's just magic that burns enemies with vast amounts of energy. But it's simple, and there's only a limited number of ways to fight it.

[Chimera] probably didn't think that his magic would come to him until the moment he was attacked. After all, if the Astols hadn't set up the barrier, they wouldn't have attacked you.

Your body stiffens, and as you wander around, thoughts without benefits circulate in your brain. At that time, Kurus clung to it as if he was touching his body.

When I grip my clothes, I shake my astronomy.

"Oh, calm down, Astrology! Yowaningen is safe!"



"Awwww...!"

Chikamami stood there without changing anything before it was attacked. Although his expression seemed impatient, he was not particularly afraid of the Spirit.

The attack was definitely not good for humans. Alright, even if it was possible with defensive means such as barrier fingers, some impatience and fear were worthy.

But what about this guy? Contrary to what I said, I was looking at the spirits that attacked me with an expression that was not as tense as usual.

I had heard that the Chigenma would not be able to carry out any attack, but it was hard to believe even if I checked it in front of my eyes.

Even if I lost my reason, I still had the vigilance to prevent my own attacks. The object of the Spirit's consciousness switched from Anthem to Chikamami .

The power emanating from the Spirit was mixed with the power that made up the Divine Tree Way, creating an air that was unfamiliar.

It was amazing how easy it was to take that blow, but the Spirit could not be defeated by just preventing the attack.

There seems to be some wear and tear on the flowing stone due to the use of great magic, but the spirits in front of me are the possessors of overwhelming power. It was a miracle I missed my first shot.

The intensity of the timing. It's difficult to keep the barrier of that class tied to the attack, even with the Holy Thunder of the Stars .

How do we get past this pinch?

The strong wind swayed, and in an instant, the power gathered in front of the spirits was unparalleled. And when that power was about to be unleashed,

Krai-chan, I saved you!

"Ahh!!"

Look at the way your voice sounds. At some point, the [Absolute Shadow] behind the Spirit was dragging out the people who were swallowed by it.

The body of the sphere-shaped spirit was greatly torn apart by the stick held in the right hand, and the magic power was visible from the scar.

She looked pale as if she had been struck by magic, but her movements were steady and there was no hesitation or fear in her expression.

Originally, it would not be possible to cut through the body of a spirit composed of dense magic power, but is there any secret to the stick?

"This is the [Anti-Magic Metal Steel] rod that penetrates the defense of magic power." I was on my way to Yggdra, so I thought I'd have a chance to fight the spirits. I brought it to you, and it was the right answer. ”

A little further away, Citrix says. Apparently, it was the same thing that was thrown at the same time as the words of [Chikamami].

It's hard to believe. In other words, it meant that everyone instantly grasped the plan so far in that one word of [Chiu Mandai].

Anthem and Lucia go unconscious, Citrix replenishes the items, and the fast-legged Liz rescues the captive.

It is easy to say in words, but considering that the opponent is an unknown spirit and that the captive person is unknown by birth or death, it should not be common to execute it.

Besides, this time, "Chikamami" does not release any specific words.

Even the Holy Thunder of the Stars had a form of combat, but it was impossible to move with all my heart.

Is this the power of [Ghost of Mourning], which is seen as the most powerful young party in the Imperial City?

Citri threw a bottle of potions at Liz. At about the same time, I put my finger on the spirits where [Chikamami] stood vaguely, and took instructions for the first time.

Attack!



Instead of running away, you're attacking!?

Stupid, there's no way we can win. If you were a creature, you would be fatally wounded if you slit your stomach, but the opponent is a spirit that has no material body.

In contrast to Astor's surprise, Lucia and Anthem moved. It was as if you were convinced that the instructions were correct.

So, Lapis, who had been checking the situation with sharp eyes, shouted.

"Hmm... you showed me something interesting." We can't just sit here and watch. We're attacking too! "

"Ahh! Ahh!"

If that's the case, I'll do it. Lucia Roger is certainly an exceptional sorcerer, but her sorcery skills are not defeated by Astor and the others.

I cast a spell on it like it was burning. When I became the spirit of the opponent this time, I was fundamentally lacking in strength. There is no point in thinking about weaknesses.

From all directions, various attack magic hits the spirits. If it was a normal monster opponent, it would have been an excessive attack, but I didn't feel like it was effective against the opponent this time.

If I shoot attack magic in a row, I gradually lose my breath. Your head hurts and your whole body is covered in fatigue. It was a lack of magic power, but I couldn't stop it right now.

Whether you were puzzled before the onslaught, the spirits didn't move. However, in Astor's eyes, it was clear that the immense power of the spirit was gradually diminishing.

But the difference in power was obvious. If I could cut down the magic that made up my body, I would be able to defeat the spirits, but no matter what I thought, my power would be exhausted before the opponent.

Both Cruz and Lapis were already bleeding out of their faces. With Lucia, who boasts a magical power that is out of line, I can't cut down on the power of this spirit.

Releasing magic with indifference. It was a desperate battle I had never experienced before.

A second felt as if it were a few minutes or a few tens of minutes. A blow that squeezed out the last magic power pierced through the spirits, and finally pulled the strength out of my legs, and I fell to the ground.

I don't feel pain. However, there was only a feeling of daze that my whole body was about to sink. I can't move one finger anymore.

The battle sounds captured by my hearing were becoming sparse. Only about 30% of the power of the Spirit is worn out.

However, we should rather be proud that 30% of them were able to use their power. When I first showed up, I thought I could only escape.

At last, the sound of the strike is completely eliminated. There was a terrifying amount of tranquility that dominated the area.

... what the hell is going on?

Pinch your body, forcibly twist your body, change your posture, and secure your vision.

What entered Astor's eyes was the figure of [Chikamanami] facing the Spirit at the center of which everyone fell down.

But it didn't look like they were fighting. It was as if we were having a conversation.

”No way... my spirit's reason... is back?”