Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle
Episode 40: Black Iron Fortress Looks at Giant Cattle
Standing on a gentle hill with a good view, it is blocked by the sunshine that falls. Beyond the green sea that stood up to the wind and the silver waves, there was a mighty mountain that stood toward the heavens.
That's why you're the boss.
A basin surrounded by gently rising and falling hills. Drop your gaze there and you'll see a giant cow snap his legs and sleep.
That is the boss at the foot of this "cattle mountain", the absolute strength at the top of the ecosystem. The head of the cows walking in the field.
"Is this where the camp is built?
"Hmm? Oh. You might want to get a little closer."
Looking at the cow, which showed no sense of crisis at all, Letty called out from behind.
She is armed and has a hammer on her shoulder. This is the second time I've beaten Kaiser. She looks a little nervous and her expression is a little stiff.
I turned to her and nodded, moving my gaze behind her to the camp that was currently being assembled.
"I'm already building it. I can't move that easily when I get here."
Earlier, some custom camps took many times longer to set up.
Even though it's been a long time, it ended in 30 seconds, but even though enough has already passed, progress is still halfway there. Though I thought everything would be too long, I can't help it because it will definitely become a pillar in the coming battle.
"But you've changed a lot at this stage."
Lacto comes with a bow when he's ready.
"I put in a lot of stuff. Especially the metallic system cost money....."
She was right, and the camp was transforming itself dramatically.
Previously, wolf fur tents surrounded all directions, replacing them with steel armor. The height was more than doubled, and scaffolding was supposed to be mounted on the inside.
I mean, it's a fortress.
It's not a camp anymore ~
Nod at their feelings.
Although it is a skill, it no longer falls within the confines of the camp. It is no longer an exaggeration to say that we have only put in a large amount of materials and money and that it is no longer a single structure.
Neva seemed to be in trouble, too.
Sort of. I almost bought up the iron stock. "
Amy shook her shoulders with a stunned face.
I visited Neva with her and commissioned a production there. That was the material we needed to customize this campsite. I don't have any Collection skills, so I can provide as much as the Enemies I've hunted before. In exchange, they collected and processed the metals Neva had.
"It wasn't a weapon or a defense item, so I had a hard time."
"I guess... It's rarer for people to make skill items."
Nevertheless, Neva did her job perfectly for the sake of craftsmanship and pride.
"Come on, it's time to do it."
They look back. The last part was raised and fixed in front of the gaze.
"Oh, that's nice!
This is the new campsite I've seen for the first time. I accidentally clapped my hands with a loud voice.
"... it's sort of a fortress."
That's a tough one.
"This is so noticeable when it's here."
... that?
The reaction of the female team is different from what I thought.
"I think it's cool."
I think it's cool.
As she waited, Letty nodded with a bitter smile.
A two-story structure surrounded by thick armor that reflects black light. It has a shape that looks octagonal when viewed from an aerial perspective, and has a front and rear double-opened door.
This time we focused on defense, durability, and positional advantage. It was in anticipation of this boss battle that a large amount of steel was used to construct a heavy barrier that could be attacked from a high position.
"This will help us fight the boss. When I get damaged, I can go inside and rest."
"Somehow, it's against the rules.
"It's allowed by the system...."
Lacto's sharp words made his throat tremble.
That's what I was thinking. But I swear I didn't commit any violations, so there's no problem.
"In fact, it's hard to do without an environment where you can prepare slowly."
Amy will send a help ship there.
She is right, and this is how we can build our base because our enemy, the giant cow, is sleeping at ease. If this is the case in the Beast Forest, there is no time to wait for the base to be completed and enter the Battle Phase.
The camp under construction is very fragile, and it seems that even a light Enemie attack will damage the materials and interrupt work.
"The environment just meshed with me this time. Is that why you're ready?
"Letty is always here!
Me too.
"Just like on the right!
I nodded at the words returned to the Three Trinities, and I looked at the giant cow sleeping under the hill.
"Well then, as per the plan, Lacto, first of all, thank you."
Jesus!
Who's Mum?
Lacto stood on his bow without such a penetration. Watch the arrows and squeeze the strings.
"They're inside the camp. Let's start with a durability test."
Open the door and house the two avant-garde men.
Lacto builds up his strength in the bow, and sets his neck on a brown cow.
"--Fufu"
The tip of the finger that is released. A single arrow fired at the moment.
It cuts the air, sounds high and pierces the skin of the subject in an instant.
"Bumuaaaaaa!?
Awakened from sleep, the giant cow barks in anger and confusion.
Lacto's in there.
Yes!
Bright red eyes look at us.
Looking at Lacto's bow, he decided it was the cause of the pain. It lifts and shakes the giant body with four feet, as small as a mountain. As the sand falls, it shreds the ground with its hooves.
Little hiss.
"Here we are."
I'll watch it and run into the camp.
Close the door and hang the door from the inside. The next moment, a shock shook the earth from the outside.
Guu
"Heeheheh...."
Letty nodded unexpectedly at the sudden impact.
Afterwards, the sound of intermittently hitting a hard object with a gango sounds. It looks like a broken castle hammer has been thrown into it.
"That cow must have had no horns, right?
"It's not pure headbutting."
"It's horrible....."
The giant cow, the boss, does not have horns, unlike Bone Ox. Even so, the only thing that keeps pushing that many times stronger is that even if the boulder rots, it will reign on the boss's throne.
"What do you say, you can't stand it?
Lacto said he was keeping his back on a locked door.
I will open the display showing the status of the camp and check the durability.
"It's a little less, but there's no problem. It's a good test of endurance."
You're strong against boulders.
"I only put money on it. --All right, we're going to attack this one.
Oops! Letty and the others raise their fists.
Lacto runs up the stairs to the second floor. Meanwhile, Letty and Amy stood in front of the door and breathed.
"I'm ready!
"Okay, let's open it."
Watch the outside from the small window by the door.
Although the giant cows are staring at the base with frustration, they don't seem to be poking their heads anymore.
"Run when the LP is in danger. The boss shouldn't be able to get in."
I know, I know.
Letty nodded slightly tired.
Well, I know how it feels because I've repeated it over and over again.
Well then, three, two...
Countdown.
Take a breath.
At the same time, Letty and Amy pushed the door open and jumped into the outside world.
"Arrows that Diffuse and Freeze"
When they appear in the sunlight, ice arrows fly from above without putting their hair between them.
It spreads thin ice through the eyebrows of the giant cow that began to thrust. It instantly covers the front of the giant cow and freezes it.
"― ―" Attack Attitude "" Weakness Discovery ""
"― Attack posture Steel fist
Two shadows rushed into it with great momentum and flesh.
One shook up the hammer, and the other stood with white shields, and jumped to the giant cow whose movement was sealed.