Chapter 93: Wind Spirit Hall
I don't really like winter, but I think it's good to have something to focus on.
Actual combat in the labyrinth and training using golems. Alfred and the development of magic tools. Creating and selling potions. With occasional holidays in between, the intense and fulfilling time passed by in the blink of an eye.
Thanks to their training, Ashley, Sheila, and Irmhild's growth has been quite remarkable. ...All three of them have a pretty strong desire to come along in the battle against the demons.
As expected, I can't go so far as to be able to fight one-on-one like Grace, but I think we've reached the point where Grace or I can stand in the vanguard and do our best to support them.
“Everyone has the Red Transformation Kaistone, right?”
"It's okay here."
“Likewise.”
After each of us finished checking our belongings, we nodded to each other.
I made a final confirmation in the room in the temple where I was assigned to wait until the appointed time. Since there is a high possibility of fighting in the labyrinth, emergency evacuation using the Red Transformation Stone can be used.
Measures against flight and miasma. Then there's the means of escape. If I keep my hands around this area, I can concentrate on the battle.
Check each piece of equipment carefully. I also picked up Ouroboros, but the corner of his mouth twisted, as if he knew there was going to be a big battle...he was clearly smiling. Well, Ouroboros is as usual. No abnormalities were found in Caduceus. He is now lying down in the form of a cat.
When I looked up, Marlene had come over and was staring at me with a serious expression.
"anxiety?"
When asked that, Marlene nodded. Then, he gently wraps his arms around my neck and hugs me.
"It's okay. I'll definitely come back with everyone."
I also put my hand around her hair as if stroking it. In her arms, Marlene was nodding deeply. She probably thinks she wants to go with him. Although I would like to think in a direction that is in line with my wishes as much as possible.
"Theo"
“Are you okay with us too?”
When I turned my head, Grace and Ashley were also there.
When I nod, she hugs me and Marlene from both sides. Warm and soft feel. They took a lot of time to hug each other and then parted ways.
"...Okay."
Stand up when you feel like it. Sheila and Irmhild's gaze met. The girls also nodded.
"It's okay, Marlene-sama. I'll definitely come back."
"So, I'd like you to stay at home this time."
When Sheila and Irmhild said this, Marlene also nodded happily.
Since the two of them were exploring the labyrinth together, it seemed only natural that they would fight the demon, as long as they had the ability to do so. It's a matter of righteousness. In addition, Irmhild has something to do in the depths of the labyrinth.
It was the perfect time to head to the labyrinth, so we all left the room together.
The shrine maidens were lined up in rows, kneeling down.
“I wish you good luck.”
When Penelope comes in front of me, I break her waist like the other shrine maidens.
"I'm going"
"Yes. Please leave Marlene-sama's affairs to me."
I entrust Marlene to Penelope and leave the temple. Knights and soldiers stand guard. There was a look of tension on her face.
Since they don't know where or how the devil will come, they have to guard everywhere.
Penelope and Marlene came to see me off at the labyrinth entrance.
Marlene waved at us until the very last moment when we were teleported into the labyrinth from the stone monument at the entrance.
As soon as she descended into the labyrinth, the prayers of the shrine maidens seemed to have been heard, and the phosphorescence from the blessing began to sparkle around her body.
"I'll come forward."
Grace literally cuts down the monsters that swarm around her. I will act as the lord and move forward by mowing down the monsters that swarm from behind. There are also plenty of potions available. Ashley can also use magic to recover physical strength. There's no need to worry too much about wear and tear on the way.
I soon arrived at the sealed door--the relief part was slowly flickering.
"Looks like you made it in time."
"I agree"
Look around. There was no reaction to the life detection magic or to Sheila or Irmhild's senses. It doesn't seem like there's a demon lurking.
Of course, there was no sign of the girl I saw in the labyrinth.
Eventually---the time will come. Just as I thought the star on the relief shifted, the sealed door opened of its own accord.
Immediately, air containing dense magical power――wind blew from behind the door. When the stagnant air of the night forest was blown away, a change was born in the night forest itself.
The fairy lights that were emitting a dim light all over the bushes increased their light intensity as if in response to the magical wind.
The buds here and there are also blooming, and the brilliant colors spread throughout the entire forest.
“It’s amazing – it’s a sight.”
Ashley lets out an exasperated voice. surely. It's a fantastic sight.
"...If I didn't have anything to do at the Spirit Hall, I would have liked to explore the forest."
Wind of magic, huh? You said it was the Four Great Spirit Halls, but if that's the case, the Spirit Hall behind this door is...
Behind the door through which the wind flows is a narrow passage. On the left and right are steep rock walls.
As I proceeded along the narrow groove-like path with the magical light in front of me, my vision suddenly opened up.
I came to a place that looked like a steep cliff. The width of the road, or rather the footholds are slightly wider.
--In front of you is a square pyramid-shaped building. That must be the Four Great Spirit Halls. A narrow road leads to the plaza in the foreground. The left and right sides of the road are straight to the abyss. It's so deep that you can't see the bottom.
Visibility is good. This is because the outer walls on the left and right--high rock walls were covered with dazzling fairy lights, swaying in the wind. The wind seems to be blowing from the Spirit Hall side.
"let's go"
I quickly headed to the temple. Even if I could fly, it would be better to go to the plaza in front of the temple where the pillars were lined up than to have to fight in a place with such poor footing.
There were depressions all over the outer wall, and I could see strangely shaped stone statues sitting there. Is that--a gargoyle?
The gargoyles are following our movements with their eyes, but... there is no sign of them attacking us. Isn't this meant to eliminate intruders? Or, are there some conditions for launching an attack?
“Theo, that-!”
When they reached the plaza, Grace raised her voice and pointed upwards.
The top of the Spirit Hall, a place that could be called the pointed part of the castle tower.
The girl was there. Her long wet black hair reaches her waist and her dress flows in the wind. She stares at us with shining golden eyes.
Before I could say anything. The girl looks up at her face and closes her eyes - pointing across the cliff path.
Look back. This is the direction we were heading in just now.
A magic circle appeared on the scaffolding at the end of the passage from the sealed door. It looked very similar to a magic circle made with a turning stone.
"...Have you come?"
Directly transferred to the location where the sealed door was opened. Well...that's about it. The fact that it was timed to open also means that the seal cannot be ignored. As long as they don't break through the seal and invade, that's fine.
A pillar of light rises. When it all settled down, there stood a tall beautiful woman and a small figure of unknown gender with a black rag over her head.
Two people, huh? I had guessed it when I was dealing with Lynette and Zevion, but it seems like the other side won't be able to take advantage of their numbers to attack. He must be having some sort of problem. Therefore, it becomes a form of acting behind the scenes.
Gargoyles take off from the cliff all at once. The destination we were heading to was not us, but the two people who appeared from the magic circle.
That girl's movements from earlier. Did that alert us to the arrival of the demon? Or did he give instructions to the gargoyle to eliminate the demons?
In any case... if they came in through such unnatural means, they would be enemies to the labyrinth.
"Gilmunabal"
“As you say, ni.”
When the female demon gives instructions with her chin, the rag cloth responds with a hoarse voice and steps forward to shield the woman. The miasma gushed out from under the cloth, and something jumped out from behind the cloth, which had collapsed into an unnatural shape.
A branch---no, it's a giant hand. It is gnarled and has a texture similar to the branches of a plant. A gigantic arm that makes you wonder where it fit in the rag casually knocks down several gargoyles. The genie in the rags was leading the way...the female genie slowly walked towards her with a relaxed smile on her face.
A rag... Gilmunabal's one is a dewy cloth, huh? It seems like...the woman is the favorite, or rather, it seems to be of a higher rank.
"I'll deal with that female demon over there."
"Then we'll take care of that black one."
As agreed. Basically, Grace is the vanguard. Everyone supports that. If it's a dangerous Zevion class opponent, I've given instructions to retreat immediately.
Due to the nature of the magic I use, it's easier to move around when my friends aren't nearby. It's better to fight away from everyone.
As they stepped into the plaza, Grace attacked Gilmunabal. I ignored Gilmunabal and headed towards the female demon behind him.
From Gilmunabal's point of view, there is no reason for him to ignore me. Gilmunabal's arm approaches from the edge of my vision.
Grace's ax hit there, deflecting the attack. Edges and edges of vision. His eyes met Grace's for a moment, and they smiled at each other.
"-Children, huh? Come to think of it, it seems like there was some information like that in there."
After saying that, she narrowed her eyes at me. A miasma rose from the woman's body. That's enough. Now that a demon has appeared here, it's clear what the purpose is.
“I’m a kid, so what?”
If you get it right, it won't be enough. If things go well, I can kill it with one blow. Such magic is desirable for the first move. This is because even if you can't defeat it, you can see how it will respond.
Developing a magic circle. As soon as it gets within range, it fires a lightning blast of lightning magic. A gigantic bolt of lightning, bright enough to illuminate the outer wall, approaches the woman.
but--.
Lightning strikes scattered in all directions. There are many golden sword-like objects floating around the woman's body.
...Did you use that as a lightning rod to scatter lightning?
The miasma rising from the woman's body suddenly changed from its normal glow to a metallic glow. While I was watching, the miasma was gathering in the air and forming a blade...
The floating blade was very substantial, and it didn't seem like it was simply made by hardening the miasma. The sword has a metallic luster and has a pattern that resembles letters floating on it. Should it be seen as being solidified and controlled through some kind of technique?
There were golden lines running down her body as well. Unlike Zevion, she didn't look too far from a human, but she had twisted sheep-like horns growing from her temples, and a jewel-like vertical eyeball peeked out between her eyebrows.
"The power of this well-honed magic. It's going to be fun."
A woman spreads her hands.
"I'm Lecelliage. I'm Lecelliage, the dancing sword. If I asked for your name, would you tell me?"
The swords began to whirl around Lecelliage, cutting through the wind.
Her body floats into the air and rises to the level where I am looking at it.
"Theodore Gartner."
"Yes... Theodore. I'll stab you to death."
The woman smiled, showing her sharp fangs in her mouth, as if she was happy that I had given her name back.
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