Chapter 395 - Episode Forty-One - The King of Destruction (4)
I glanced at Melzef standing at sea.
That’s true, if we don’t do something, the whole ship could be crushed.
It’s hard for me to fight when I have to worry about both the ship and Melzef.
But …… at this rate, it’ll be a little hard to fight.
I want to keep as much distance from Melezef as possible.
“…… Seeing that just now, that’s not enough to reassure me. That thing could destroy a ship in the aftermath alone. I also don’t want to be caught by a sneak attack. Just a little more …… let’s see, can you back off to about the horizon over there?”
I point into the distance.
“In the meantime, are you trying to escape? If that’s the case, you can give up and offer the red stone. I’m not going to fall for that trick. I’m sure the current me can make it from that end to this ship in no time at all.”
The half-human form of Melzef says to me.
…… I’ll have him let his guard down a bit more.
This man is quite strong, to say the least.
If he jumps in at full strength, there will be no room for caution.
“…… I’ve been found out, huh. It’s true, I was thinking a little cunningly. So let’s get this straight. I’ll buy us some time and let the ship proceed in the meantime. You will accept this duel, won’t you?”
The sailors behind me shouted.
“H-Hey, that’s absurd! It’s true that the metal magic was amazing, but there’s no way we can stall for time against a …… monster like that.”
“You’re going to get yourself killed!”
…… Okay, they’ve got the act down.
The only thing left to do is to trick Melzef.
“You’re being rash, Abel! it’s alright …… Abel taking me out here this far, Mea is …… very happy! So ……!”
“It’s okay! Even if you kill Abel-chan, he will not die!”
Mea’s eyes turned red as she approached me, but Shame stopped her by grabbing her arm.
…… I don’t think she’s acting. I hope Mea’s okay.
“I’ll be fine. I’ll definitely be back. Shame, I’ll leave Mea in your hands.”
“…… Okay.”
When I called out to her, Shame responded with a slightly choppy tone, which was unusual for her.
How unusual. If it were the normal Shame, the tension would be too high and she would respond immediately.
“…… Sorry, Abel-chan.”
Shame continued in a low voice.
“What did you just say ……”
Before I could ask again, Melzef answered.
“…… Alright, I’m going to keep my distance. But if we decide that enough is enough, I will immediately attack at your own timing. You can choose whether you really want to be the rearguard or just part ways.”
The water column burst, and Melzef’s figure quickly moved away.
I have to start preparing right away too.
I catch my breath.
It’s going to be a tough fight from here on out.
…… Above all, I’m going to use a method I’ve forbidden myself.
“Transmute!”
…… A chunk of Hydeem Magimetal floated outside of the boat and I slowly climbed on top of it.
It was horribly intoxicating.
It wasn’t at the level of a carriage or an Ortem or anything like that.
It was three-dimensional, and my vision was shaking all over the place.
In addition, I had to endure the violent vibrations while quickly calculating the coordinates of the metal mass and my position on it.
The spatial control of the Hydeem Magimetal itself had been enhanced with hints from the floating fortress in the Zeshum ruins, but this was the reason why it had not been used for movement until now.
“Tell them to stay away as much as possible. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be back!”
That’s all I said, and I let the mass of Hydeem Magimetal move on.
In the distance, I could see Melzef figure turning into grain. It was really only for a moment.
I moved away from the ship and closed the distance to Melzef.
I shut my eyes and struggled to endure the ups and downs.
“Good resolve. I guess it’s mercy that I’m picking at you here.”
Melzef kicked the surface of the sea.
Here he comes!
“Carry!”
I created three magic circles and surrounded myself with three Ortems.
As I told Mea and the others, I wasn’t going to fight an endurance battle.
I’m going to use the full power of my magic to take him down in an instant.
“Transmute!”
The three Ortems lit up, their mouths twitching as they spoke, and a magic circle appeared.
” ” “Transmute!” ” “
This is the quadruple-chanting, Ortem Quartet that went beyond the double-chanting Ortem call.
It was one of the magic techniques against Kudor, but I doubt we have the luxury of time to hold back.
The Hydeem magimetal continued to unfold, covering the surrounding area in a silvery-white color.
I was standing in the middle of a mountain of silvery white that had a radius of about a kilometer.
This is the Abel Castle, a profound technique that uses Hydeem Magimetal.
The magic power will be consumed accordingly.
But the power is immense.
This way, I’ll be able to fight off Kudor’s tentacles.
But then Kudor would probably unleash a spell, so I can’t just push it through.
“What’s with this ridiculous scale of magic ……?”
Melzef stepped into the area.
At that moment, the Hydeem magimetal around where Melzef landed transformed, stretching out countless tentacles to attack him.
“Wha-!”
Melzef stretched out his legs and tried to jump, but he couldn’t move.
Naturally, the hydeem Magimetal on the scaffolding melted and grabbed Melzef’s feet.
The countless tentacles that stretched out in a curving, circular motion attacked Melzef’s body.
Melzef jumped out of the mass of tentacles, blood pouring from his body.
His face became even redder, the stone on his forehead glowed blue, and his horns swelled.
How did he manage to endure that?
But there was only one kilometer to go.
Melzef is coming toward me, blocked by tentacles.
He jumps between the two tentacles and moves to the tip of the tentacle in an instant, then kicks the top of the tentacle and comes flying at me from the air.
However, a tentacle that extended immediately blocked him.
In the air, Melzef is trapped, but he still kicks the tentacles to escape.
“…… There seems to be a lot of room for improvement, I need to make it able to grab more securely.”
“You! You never intended to be the rearguard in the first place!”
When I muttered, Melzef’s face deepened, becoming even more demon-like.
“Of course not! I just said I’d be with you, and just pitied you! You bastard father, you can go drop dead here!”
Even though Melzef is starting to get covered in blood, but he’s definitely closing the distance.
But I could see his limits.
I loosen up on the chase halfway through, daring to lure Melzef out.
Finally, Melzef was right in front of me.
“This is the end! You’ve been too careless!”
Melzef held up his fist.
But the tentacles, which were in perfect position, caught Melzef’s limbs firmly.
“Wha-!”
“I wanted to say something to you face to face!”
I thrust my wand forward.
“Please give me your daughter!”
Three Ortems charged at Melzef’s left hand, abdomen, and right hand.
“Gah!”
Melzef groaned and coughed up a mouthful of blood.
The glow of the stone on his forehead weakened, and the expansion of his entire body began to contract.
I released the Hydeem Magimetal that was restraining him.
Melzef’s body slammed down on top of the Hydeem Magimetal fort.