Chapter 74
" . . . One . "
I took a moderately sized magic stone out of Storage magic, put my mana on it and crushed it .
However, my objective this time isn't for 【Special Mana Enchant】 .
The mana contained within the magic stone gets released into the surroundings without being used at all .
"Two . "
While controlling the mana a bit to hold it back from scattering away, I crushed another magic stone .
The mana flow in the surroundings has changed compared to the usual .
A sign that it's only a step away from Mana Disaster .
While monitoring that, I take out another magic stone and crush it .
"Three!"
Afterward, the whirlpool that contained a vast amount of mana converged and started to emit light .
It's an occurrence of Mana Disater .
However, it's not like I failed .
On the other hand, I broke the magic stones to bring about this phenomenon .
"Who would have thought that you would forcefully make me materialize from my Mist form . . . Elhart called you monster . . . But even 'monster' is too lukewarm to call you . "
"Nah, not really . I actually wanted to force you out of hiding with a proper method, but I couldn't use it . "
Among the type of Mana Disaster, the most common one is monster outbreak .
Usually an outbreak of a large quantity of monsters would happen--however, there are cases where it doesn't happen depending on the surroundings .
One of those cases is when a 『Mist Demon』 is merged into the surroundings .
If the Mana Disaster is of a small scale, the 『Mist Demon』 will be materialized instead of monster outbreak occurring .
--Well it's quite the brute force of a method, and has a disadvantage .
"However, know that my rank differs from that of Elhart . Moreover, today I'm overflowing with power for some reason . Now that you've summoned me, are you ready to die?"
"I already know that you're of a different rank . I'm not gonna die though . "
I probe into Arias's mana while talking to buy some time .
Looks like he really got stronger compared to before materializing .
Overflowing with power doesn't seem to be an exaggeration .
This is the side effect of forcing a 『Mist Demon』 to materialize through Mana Disaster .
Monsters summoned by Mana Disaster are usually powered up by the huge amount of mana .
It's the same for demons .
" . . . I see . Then you can realize that by dying!"
Arias swung his sharp claws and kicked the ground .
Just as he said, his speed is incomparable to Elhart's .
That's why, I parried the attack without using Physical Reinforcement and 【Mana Slash】, and attacked back .
At the same time, I analyze the enemy's habit, moves and battle style .
And after exchanging a few blows, I got the information I needed .
Now's the time to execute the plan .
"Mu!?"
As I exchanged blows with Arias, I used the recoil and movement magic to retreat close to the wall .
While watching Arias who was surprised at my sudden action, I constructed magic--kicked the wall and closed the distance between us at once, slashing at him with my sword as I passed by .
And right after that my left arm--fell to the ground .
This isn't illusion that I used in the fight against Elhart .
My arm really did get chopped off by Arias .
"This match is over . I'll let you choose how you'll die . . . How do you wanna die?"
Arias asked me while looking at my fallen arm .
Looks like he's convinced of his victory .
However, of course I don't plan to die .
"Sorry, but I don't plan to die again for at least 1000 years . Think it's too early to choose the way I'm gonna die . "
I turn around at Arias while resetting my sword in my right hand .
Looks like the preparation for the real battle is complete .
"You're bluffing . Even if it wasn't your dominant arm, losing one is--"
As he said that while readying his sword, the right arm that Arias cut flew toward me --
The next moment, my arm is reattached back as if nothing happened .
" . . . You, are you really a human?"