CH 197.2

“Hihihi…… I knew that Kilknight…… Was a Golem…… Hihihi…… Don’t underestimate a Magi, 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》, now die!” (Kechakchakka)

Kechakchakka pushed down the stick and pressed the big button.

Kilknight *bikuri* quivered once and began to dance with bizarre movements, moving his arms and legs awkwardly.

“……!?” (Kechakchakka)

As if it had no shame, Kilknight danced with slow movements in the face of countless stares. It was a very crude dance, despite being a dance prepared by Sytry.

Kechakchakka was watching the dance without saying a word. She looked as if she was having a nightmare.

When it had finished, Kilknight stopped and fell on the spot. It did not get up, but *pikupiku* twitched on the ground.

And then, I remembered that I hadn’t fed Kilknight once since the beginning.

I don’t think I have ever seen it in the diner room…… I did think that it was weird. Was I supposed to feed it raw meat? Anyway, it seems that Kilknight is not going to become an enemy.

I badassly raised my shoulders at Kechakchakka who was stunned.

“Haaaah…… Even though I was thinking about using it later…… So, then what?” (Cry)

“!? ???? Ku…… Kekekekekeke, kihiiii!” (Kechakchakka)

Kechakchakka broke down!?

Kechakchakka was shouting. Term pointed both of his hands at me as if he regained his will to fight.

As if I was protecting Kruz and the others, I stood in front as I desperately wished that they would turn into frogs.

Magic went flying. In an instant, countless water spears were created.

His casting speed was way too fast. It was as if there was no sign of it at all!?

There was no way I could escape, so countless spears flew at me, piercing my entire body. They were incredibly powerful, incredibly fast, and yet they didn’t make a single sound. What a terrifying Magic.

However, thanks to my 『Comfortable Vacation』 and 『Barrier Rings』, I was still comfortable.

All his water spears were blocked, and he couldn’t even make me move one step from where I was. This is the effect of the Barrier Ring.

“Tsk…… Not even an injury!? Is that 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 famous 『Absolute Defense (Zettai Bogyo)』 ?” (Term)

“What incredible skills, Term. You are definitely one of the strongest Magi I know of.” (Cry)

Term was saying some weird thing, but I am not as calm on the inside as I show on my expression. My expression was very comfortable though.

What a terrifying Magi. Term’s casting was not only fast and powerful, but it was also extremely well controlled.

The reason why I know this is because…… I was able to prevent all his bullets with a single Barrier Ring.

The barrier that the Barrier Ring deploys varies from ring to ring, but they are basically really instantaneous, so if there was even the slightest discrepancy in the impact, multiple rings would have been activated. I am not sure that even Lucia could do something like this.

I smirked and fired off a spell with enthusiasm.

“But playtime is over. Haaaaaaaaaaaaa! Turn into orange juice!” (Cry)

“Tsk!?” (Term)

Term and Kechakchakka took a step back with a tense expression on their faces.

My magic activated. Most likely, probably, maybe, it had activated. However, there was no sign of Term and Kechakchakka turning into orange juice.

………… Maybe, I cannot use Magic?

I cleared my throat a little.

“……………… Apparently, I am not feeling well today. If you run away, I won’t chase you, you know?” (Cry)

“Tsk………… So even now, you are going to, mock us! Freeze!” (Term)

The bracelet on both of Term’s arms glowed faintly.

A small *pishipishi* sound came towards me, tried to wrap me, but stopped.

The Barrier Ring didn’t activate. This is the effect of my Shirt type Relic, 『Perfect Vacation (Comfortable Vacation)』. This Relic has almost no defensive capabilities, but it is extremely resistant to temperature changes. I am so comfortable.

The reason why Kruz, who is behind me is safe, is probably because Term has considerably reduced its range in order to increase its power.

Sometimes, narrowing the range could be much more difficult than expanding it, but I guess that’s what you should expect from a Level 7.

“No way…… That’s impossible. That’s absolutely impossible, what power is that! Are you telling me that, not only did he prevent the icy wave, but he completely, eliminated it!?” (Term)

It is because my 『Comfortable Vacation』 is a Relic that prevents the changes in temperature and humidity around me. I am so glad I took it with me.

“I don’t do well with heat and humidity.” (Cry)

“Yowaningen, now is not the time to fool around, desu!” (Kruz)

Kruz inserted a tsukkomi when I said those words without really thinking about it.

Term’s face was bright red. Blood was completely rushing to his head.

“Grr…… I’ll crash this ship then.” (Term)

“Kukekekekeeeeh!” (Kechakchakka)

Kechakchakka laughed while putting her hands on the ground. I don’t know what she was doing to me, but I could tell that my Barrier Rings were consumed rapidly. There is certainly an atmosphere that seems like I was being cursed, but I guess this is what they call casting a curse. She is a much worse match than Term.

It is bad if they crash the ship. However, for some reason, I wasn’t feeling well and I had no means to attack. Help won’t even come.

When I looked at Kruz, she cast a spell as if she had guessed what I was thinking.

“Kuh…… Even though I told you, that I wasn’t good at Fire Magic…… 『Fire Storm (Hi no Arashi)』.” (Kruz)

Doing the bare minimum, I also simultaneously activate my Bullet Ring. My extremely weak bullet that I generated attacked Term who was chanting, but disappeared before it could hit him.

It is a common practice for Magi to put up a simple barrier. I have heard that this is only for precautions as it can’t prevent a somewhat powerful attack, so that meant the magic bullet shot from my Bullet Ring wasn’t even considered as an attack.

After a delay, Kruz 『Fire Storm (Hi no Arashi)』 hits Term. A light drizzle of firelight *potsupotsu* fell on Term, but it had no effect at all.

No matter how you see it, it was way too weak. Is she holding back?

By reflex, I looked at her, but it was Kruz herself who was the most stunned. She looked at the staff on her hand…… It was 『Round World』, the staff I lent her, and then she shouted.

“Haaaaah!? Wha-What is wrong with that staff!? Desu!” (Kruz)

“………… I-It’s not good to blame it on the staff.” (Cry)

But we’re screwed. Everything is backfiring.

In the meantime, both of Term’s bracelets emit a mysterious light. It was a blue light.

I don’t have a lot of wand-type Relics, so I don’t know much about them, but that brilliance was definitely first-rate. We won’t be able to stop him!

The atmosphere shook and a strong impact shook the entire ship. And Term shouted.

“Die! 『Glacies1 Zero (Shiroki Ten ni Taeyo2)』

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“Lucia-chan~! Get more altitude~! Go higher~!” (Liz)

“Kuh…… Shut up…… This is not, a regular storm!” (Lucia)

Unconsciously refuting what Liz’s said, Lucia desperately controlled the Magic she had cast on the kite while her face was turning red.

They already didn’t have any sheets on them. But now wasn’t the time for that.

The kite is huge. With everyone, including Anthem, plus their luggage, it weighs a lot. But regardless of that, her control over it was almost ineffective. It was as if she was holding the reins of a rampaging horse. It was unbelievable to Lucia, as she had been studying to be able to use her Magic at any time, under any condition.

It was as if she was using Magic inside a special and powerful barrier that prevents the activation of Magic.

Still, the strong wind kept the kite going up and up. It took her a while to catch up once it fell, but she was getting used to controlling the kite, which at first didn’t work at all. The sky was filled with dark clouds reminiscent of the apocalypse.

There was a huge presence inside the storm. Sytry, who was clinging to the top of the kite, slightly nodded her head.

“There is no way there are barriers at this altitude, and …… The clouds are getting pretty strange, isn’t it?” (Sytry)

“Wooooooooooooooh! Sooo Hiiighhh! Plunge into the clouds, Luciaaa! I’ll do the first strikeeeee! Watch me, now is the time for me to cut lightning, if I can’t cut it now, I can’t consider myself a man!” (Luke)

“………… Umu.” (Anthem)

And then the strange group of people on a white kite plunged into the black clouds without hesitation.