Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 181

Choral Magic

“Count, are you okay?” (Rato)

“Do I look okay to you?” (Naofumi)

My whole body aches…

Damn, now strengthening finally works.

Just my luck. This is harassment.

I’m not one of those inherently unlucky protagonists who appear in Light Novels.

“Zweite Heal.” (Rato & Naofumi)

Rato and I cast recovery magic.

As expected of a fantasy world, my wounds heal before my eyes and the pain fades.

I got hurt bad, but the enemy's hurting too.

Our average level is still low. I want to lower another rank.

“Okay, next, lower the rarity!” (Naofumi)

Should I attempt SR -> SR+?

I ignore the warning and spam the button.

For some reason, I'm getting a bad feeling about this.

“H-he’s getting vicious again.” (Rato)

“Dammnnnnn!” (Naofumi)

When my luck is bad, it's terrible. What was with this chain of successes!?

I didn’t see how many times it worked. If this was the Soul Eater Shield, this would have been easier!

I'm blown away when I see the letters LR.

Not again! The chances of this happening over and over are miniscule!

Everyone's behind me; I can't avoid it any more and take the attack head-on.

“Ugh!” (Naofumi)

With his rarity upgraded, Gaelion lays into me with all his strength.

This hurts… I want to go home.

His attack rose to an impossible level beyond absorbing Firo’s abilities, and now even his rarity has risen. How bad is my luck gonna go?

Lately everything has been a cake walk. This must be retribution.

Am I going back to square one?

No kidding. I need to hurry up and fail the rarity enhancement so that Gaelion will weaken.

Enhancement to AF failed!

In an instant, the rank falls to C and Gaelion weakens visibly.

The luster of his scales disappears and his brute strength diminishes. At this rate, we can break through his defense with perseverance.

“I’m done. How about you guys?” (Naofumi)

<Earth of the Curse, flow of that cursed dragon pulse, for the sake of spitting out the congested blood, let us….>

I look back to see Melty, Sadina, and Taniko chanting spells, their voices merging together.

Glittering, firefly-like luminescence gathers around us.

“GURUUUUUUU….” (Gaelion)

Gaelion inhales deeply in preparation for a breath attack, as if trying to interrupt the chant.

I position myself in front and bare my shield out to protect Melty’s group.

Gaelion leaps up high, facing downward, and opened his mouth.

It’s coming!

“Meteor Shield! Air Strike Shield!” (Naofumi)

I project the Air Strike Shield as a foothold and protect Melty’s group from the breath attack.

Ugh… My whole body roasts and I'm scorched by the flames.

I was already so weak from the curse; the flames add to it and my body screams out in pain.

Gaelion leans forward in pursuit and thrust his claws out. At this rate, he’ll probably snap at us.

<Oh Dragon Pulse. Please grant our wishes. I, who is worthy of the origin of strength, implore you. I’ve read and understood the truth once again, grant us the power to overcome this evil!>

The light intensifies, and the three turn their attention this way.

It's so stressful because as the defense, I can't do anything except hold on and defend.

…I must look so cool protecting everyone, large-scale magic is the best!

Such thoughts pass through my mind.

The pain shooting through my nerves adds to the stress.

“This might be surprising at first, but compose yourself. We'll be fine, believe in big sis! Now, Melty-chan!” (Sadina)

“Choral Magic!” (Melty)

“Deep Sea!” (Sadina)

“”Zee Vier!”” (All)

Was it just my imagination or did they each cast a different magic?

Water suddenly appears from the midst of the group and submerges everyone. It's like being in a giant water tank.

I can’t breathe…

• Splash* In pain, Gaelion tries to escape from the water tank by swimming.

“Naofumi-chan, are you alright?” (Sadina)

I hold my breath, but Sadina walks toward me with ease, speaking normally.

“It doesn’t affect allies, we're fine.” (Sadina)

“Eh? Ah…” (Naofumi)

Like in an anime or manga, I can move and breathe normally underwater.

This magic is really amazing.

I realize, we’ve been following the law of nature until now, or rather, our battles have been simple.

I summon my shields, Raphtalia uses concealing magic, and Firo attacks with her claws.

We each had our own magic to battle in a flashy way.

…what flashiness? There was no need to worry about appearances.

What’s important is practicality and efficiency.

It looks like that has been absorbed substantially.

Let’s be a little more conscious. Otherwise I'll go crazy.

“Haa….Haa….no more.” (Melty)

“Yeah…” (Taniko)

Melty and Taniko plop down, spent, and breathe hard. I lift some Mana Potions from the shield and hand them over to the girls.

“Well, good job… now big sis shall do her best.” (Sadina)

With a *pop*, Sadina dives into the magical water tank and swims to Gaelion.

She's fast.

As expected from someone that fights regularly underwater.

Does she get stronger underwater?

“As expected from the Ruka species, you swim like a fish.” (Rato)

“Is that Sadina’s species?” (Naofumi)

“Yes, they’re famous for being the rarest and strongest of the aquatic species. It’s been said that even Hakuko would flee when opposing them in the sea.” (Rato)

Amazing. So she’s the strongest under the right conditions. Well, orca is written as the tiger of fish.

Gaelion tries to spew flames, but before him, Sadina leaps out from the water’s surface, encased in water.

In the form of a dragon made of water.

“Enraged Dragon’s Twin Blades!” (Sadina)

With a splash, Gaelion is repulsed into the water tank again.

He looks injured with blood trickling from his abdomen.

“Gaelion…” (Taniko)

Taniko murmurs quietly and stands up.

“Gaelio-n!” (Taniko)

“One more time! Reverse Prong Attack!” (Sadina)

The water current surrounding Sadina forms a tail, and smashes into Gaelion's stomach.

“…So tough.” (Sadina)

Exhausted, Sadina descends and takes some quick breaths. Gaelion spits out black flames in the water.

The water is eroded by the black flames and dissipates.

“Ah… this is going to be tough.” (Sadina)

It stood up to Sadina's brutal attacks. What a tough opponent.

The Wrath Shield’s enhancements can't go any lower than this, and it'd be hard for Melty and Taniko to fight him.

…What should we do?

We could retreat and regroup. We could beat him if Raphtalia was here.

However, if we took too long, Firo would be in danger.

If we fall back now, the situation would get worse…

The remaining options are… there’s Rato.

If we use the anesthetic that cold-clocked Firo before, we might win.

“Rato, can you drug him?” (Naofumi)

“I’ll give it a try.” (Rato)

Rato throws the syringe at Gaelion with a dark ability.

It hits the area injured by Sadina and seems to stick.

However, Gaelion’s showing no sign of stopping.

“GYAOOOOOO!” (Gaelion)

Gaelion recovers from Sadina’s attack and cries out.

He glares at us in irritation.

“Gaelion!” (Taniko)

Taniko calls out many times.

“Please! Come back!” (Taniko)

“Hey! Wait!” (Naofumi)

Taniko shakes me off and runs in front of Gaelion.

I understand your feelings, but the situation is critical.

“GURUUUU…..” (Gaelion)

“Gaelion….” (Taniko)

With both arms spread out, Taniko glares at him as if she wouldn't let him go any further.

“Hey! I’m begging you, return to normal!” (Taniko)

Taniko’s words echo through the cave.

But I see that they don't reach Gaelion’s ears.

I start running, trying to put myself between Taniko and Gaelion.

However, Gaelion opens his jaw wide and snaps at Taniko before I could get there.

“Air Str――” (Naofumi)

I call out my Air Strike Shield.

But, before that―

“… Father! Stop this already!” (Taniko)

Taniko shouts out desperately.

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