28. The strongest companions

"The magic attack was nullified, maybe there’s no upper limit!?"

Arisa laments.

I was overwhelmed by a crushing intimidation.

It's not like any of the monsters we've beaten in the past.

We can't use physical attacks, and can't use Arisa's magic, the one thing she relies on.

What should I do with the monster that stands in front of me?

"Ki ... ll ... nig ... ris"

How many times do you have to say my name? I know you hated me.

Arisa and Yui, the girl, are behind me.

Arisa has already used all her magic and cannot participate in the battle.

There was rubble, so I was able to escape using the scaffolding. Now that there’s no rubble, it’s too dangerous to carry on like before.

"Keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”

Suddenly, a high-pitched cry is emitted from Azel.

I was so surprised and my heart jumped, and I covered my ears.

"Too loud! What is it this time!" (Arisa)

"It’s screaming like it’s calling something ..."

Calling ...?

A monster attack ...?

Maybe this guy can control monsters?

Looking back, all the monsters in the city were B rank.

He beat the adherent dragon who was overwhelmingly more than that. If it’s against an overwhelmingly inferior opponent, can he give orders?

If so, did he call monsters just now?

Dangerous.

It’s impossible to deal with Azel while protecting them.

Fortunately, Azel is aiming for me. If I leave this place, I should be able to safely let them escape.

I don't know what the odds are, but if I can keep them alive, so be it.

"Azel! Over here ────"

" Nigris-sama!"

Fels comes from behind and stands next to me.

Nice timing.

"Fels, take them away from this place. Monsters are gathering."

"..."

"Fels?"

With her head down, Fels gripped the hilt of her sword.

"I'll fight too!"

"No. My healing can't restore Arisa's magic. I can't protect her now.”

"...... When did I become a burden?"

Arisa stood up strong and laughed with her quivering legs.

Consumption of magic power is directly linked to death.

My healing can't recover magic power.

Only injuries. If she uses another fireball, Arisa's magical power will be exhausted.

Due to the change of aptitude from S to SS, her body's adaptation hasn't caught up yet.

"This mistress is here too. The monsters have been wiped out and the people have been evacuated."

Following Fels, Florence, who came late, said that with a dignified look. Then she saw Azel and showed her anger.

Did they defeat the monsters?

They're ...... early.

I think I may have underestimated them a bit.

"I won't let Nigris-sama carry the burden alone anymore."

“We’ll protect you because we’re friends."

I felt the fog clear up within me.

Friend.

I was just thinking about fighting Azel alone.

He might kill them. I might not be able to protect them.

I didn't believe in them.

My companions are strong.

"... I see, but we don't have much time and I haven't come up with a way to beat it yet."

We need to at least earn time.

If we can't break through the magic circle that nullifies physical and magic attacks, we can't win.

If there's even one way to break through...we can overcome this situation.

"Gau!"

I heard a cry that I was familiar with.

"The adherent dragon!?"

Looking up at the sky, the adherent dragon flies desperately with its torn wings and attacks Azel.

A battle between dragons.

"Don’t ... get in the way!"

...... It must be dying. Even when I fought, It could have escaped easily. Why is it going so far ...

No, that’s not important right now. Let’s find some hints.

"We can do it now! Let’s beat it with numbers..."

"Wait!"

I stop Florence.

If she jumps in there, she’ll get caught up in the battle between the two.

"... I see, there may be a breakthrough." (Arisa)

"What!?" (Nigris)

"I just wanted to say that ... So, what do we do?"

"Arisa, if you don’t know what to do, read the air."

I watched the adherent dragon fight, Azel deployed the magic circle to nullify physical attacks.

However, he was fighting as if to protect his main body. Is it bad if Azel takes damage?

"I'm still thinking! I wish we could erase that magic circle ..."

Erase.

If Azel is manipulating that magic circle, wouldn't the magic circle collapse if we affect him directly?

"... Yes, if it's healing."

My healing magic can greatly affect a person.

When I did the overall healing, it was prevented by the magic circle.

If I can get through the magic circle and touch Azel from zero distance, I have a chance.

"As long as I touch Azel, we win.’

"Really?"

I don’t say “Maybe”.

Even if it isn't, nothing else comes to mind to deal with the two magic circles’ nullifications.

Failure is unacceptable anyway.

"Let's do it before the adherent dragon gets killed. Arisa, are you really okay shooting another shot?"

"Just be quiet and leave your back to me."

She then hid the girl named Yui behind her.

She seemed to understand her role and would protect this girl.

"... He, Azel nullifies attacks, but I think he probably can't deploy both at the same time." (Nigris)

"... I see, I know what to do." (Fels)

"Certainly, only this mistress and the elf girl can do this."

Florence and Fels rushed out, taking advantage of the moment when the adherent dragon was pushed back.

They slashed at Azel in a pincer attack.

"It's too hard! Elf girl, put your back into it!

"I know! But this is my limit!"

No, it's enough.

While they looked frustrated, Azel had firmly deployed the magic circle of physical attack nullification.

     However, Arisa was confused as she thought that if she shot the Fireball now, it would hit them both.

"Fireball!! I'm sorry Nigris! my timing was off!"

I don’t mind

Heavy clothed layered heal

Stack more. Make it harder. Strong enough to withstand Arisa’s magic.

Seeing the fireball coming at him, Azel vulgarly deepened the corners of his mouth and switched to the attack magic nullification magic circle.

Azel's response was in time.

"Ni ... Gri…Su?"

I emerge from inside the fireball.

It was as planned.

After all, it seems that only one magic circle can be deployed at a time.

I grabbed the head of Azel’s real body and used magic with all my might.

“Heal”

I had to touch Azel.

If my healing could interfere with a person, then I could heal the core of Azel and separate it from the magic circle.

Then I looked into Azel's memories.

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