-Bailephus-nim! I’m ready!
-Alright. I will scatter my mana.
-Hyein-ssi, we will start now.
-I will be waiting for your signal.
As soon as Leeha arrived at the A-Spot he marked on the map, Leeha took out the Black Bass and picked up the magazine he had sorted separately in his bag.
Unlike other magazines, soft light leaked at the edge of the magazine.
‘I have one chance.’
After checking it, Leeha inserted the magazine into the Black Bass. Click.
Then, he attached the bar of the stabilizer on his waist to the Black Bass, click-!
“Pheeew……. If it’s this much…”
Normally, he would have done a shooting test for accuracy, but this time was different.
Even if the accuracy is somewhat sacrificed, his priority was to secure the range and sight. Most importantly, as long as there was an item to help with the accuracy, he had nothing to be afraid of.
Whether he was standing or in a lying down position, Leeha quietly murmurred from the spot overlooking Bailephus’ lair.
“Camouflage.”
Leeha’s figure, who had been standing on the fallen leaves just before, slowly disappeared. The golden mana that Bailephus released softly flowed over the lair range. Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s brow twitched.
“This mana…… Bailephus.”
“Ho, ho, is it the mana of the dung fly? Kek, are we going now?”
Bluebeard’s comfortable sitting position turned somewhat rigid.
‘Nice, something has finally arrived!’
And Faust watched their reaction closely. Regardless of all the metal dragons moving to Bahamut’s lair, Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh stopped taking a rest.
Bluebeard and Faust controlled the remaining chimeras and destroyed the borders of Minis. Even so, Faust’s body was itchy because he hadn’t been around much in this place, which they used as a hideout in the past few days.
‘The Minis city destruction quest doesn’t appear these days… I was wondering if there is its an event or something, were they going to catch Alexander’s dragon? No, they said they needed four dragons and had already caught them all. Besides, this would be the fifth head……. Isn’t that why they have been quiet lately?’
He concentrated on Middle Earth while saving logout time. So far, he was the only user who joined with the Demon King’s side and was with them in every move. Faust wanted to know more about the future activities of Bluebeard and secrets of Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh than any other user, including Alexander, Leeha, and Biyemi. In his eyes, Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh and Bluebeard seemed to no longer be interested in dragon hunting and were just waiting for something.
‘Whatever it is, it’s good news for me. The more I move with Bluebeard, the more undead materials I can collect…… Huhu.’
Naturally, he felt neither the need to divulge information nor tell anyone. It was because when he reached 8th in the ranking, he knew very well that growth from monopolizing information was the fastest way to grow in Middle Earth. As Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh stood up, Bluebeard spoke.
“Aren’t you ready anyway? I’m sure you only need four heads-”
“It’s different from that. Bailephus is one of the most troublesome for our chromatic dragon clan. If we get rid of him, who is a strong candidate for the next Bahamut, the queen’s movement will be much easier.”
“Hehe, Faust must have known that this would be a trap. Right?”
“Yes? Ah, yes. Count-nim.”
“Yes yes! Anyway, he’s very good at flattering himself. Haha.”
Boom-!
Bluebeard struck the white lizardia on the head with his staff. It didn’t hurt, but it was understandable that Faust was somewhat offended. Of course, for the sake of growth and quests, he just laughed along.
“It’s a trap, so what’s wrong? After all, that guy is alone. I can’t feel any mana nearby. Are you afraid even though all you have to do is slit his throat?.”
“Hmmm…. It’s not that I am afraid, but for some reason, my body aches. It’s good to be at home on such an ominous day. Why don’t you listen to this old man’s advice sometimes?”
Bluebeard naturally shrugged his shoulders. There was no way that the fragment of the demon king NPC would feel his body ache. Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s brow narrowed.
“Shut up and follow me. Old man.”
“Isn’t this guy being too aggressive?”
“I will catch Bailephus by myself, follow me and don’t interefere, just help me with my work. That would be good for you too, old man.”
Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh and Bluebeard were already having a conversation. Faust, who was next to them, also listened to their conversation. The act itself was known, but as a user, he did not understand the circumstances or reasons for the act.
“It’s good if you succeed, and it’s good if you don’t, because you could damage him to some extent, right?”
“That’s right. It’s a pity that I couldn’t settle everything with him before… but I am grateful that he showed up like this.”
Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s voice was determined. The eyes of the red dragon, who had already made up his mind, burned with hostility. Faust, who was next to them, flinched, but Bluebeard just yawned at the sight.
“Ahh, risking your life to settle your rivalry…. It’s definitely exciting enough to wake me up! It would be nice if I could even place a bet-”
Swiiik-!
Two curved swords were drawn in an instant toward the grinning Bluebeard.
Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s bulging muscles moved as if it was going to tear apart, but the curved sword merely cut through air.
Bluebeard stood next to Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh raising his staff.
“Don’t disrespect the holy battle between me and him, old man.”
“I get it, okay. Why are you so angry over a 5,000 year rivalry that is still unfinished?”
“Heung.”
Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh snorted and withdrew his curved swords. The movement was so fast that Faust didn’t even have time to get up and move. The white-skinned Lizardia bowed his head at them once again.
“To be clear, I don’t want to fight that dung fly. It won’t do me any good if Bahamut gets up his chair too early.”
“I know. Just finish the task I asked you to do.”
“That’s what I wanted to ask about. Because I wanted to try it at least once.”
“……You’re such an unlucky old man.”
“What did you say?”
“Nothing, let’s go.”
Shwiik-! Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s body disappeared. Bluebeard’s eyes flashed for a moment, then turned to Faust.
“Faust, you know what you have to do, don’t you?”
Shwoooo…
A quest window appeared in front of the necromancer’s eyes. After reading it quickly, Faust smiled and pressed the accept button.
“Yes, Count-nim.”
“Hide well, don’t miss the opportunity and run.”
“I know.”
“Good. Let’s go.”
Bluebeard and Faust teleported near Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh. A desolate wind blew through the hideout where they had just been.
*** 『You’re here.』
Bailephus, who had been sitting in his lair, opened his eyes. It was immediately clear who the existence that crossed the boundary he had created was.
-Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh has come.
-Yes, I see.
-Can you kill him immediately?
-I can’t because he’s in human form right now…. I don’t know where his heart is. The distance is also a bit far. I can only shoot Blaugrunn’s dragon heart bullet once, so I can’t fire recklessly.
It’s not something that can be gambled with. Hearing Leeha’s reply, Bailephus polymorphed into human form.
-Right. Then, which direction is it advantageous for you to shoot? I can’t find your mana either.
-Oh, from Bailephus-nim’s lair entrance in the south, that is to say, after meeting Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh, I would appreciate it if you would move more than 500m to the northwest.
-Okay, I will try.
Shyuuk-!
Bailephus teleported near the intruder. The knight in golden armor faced the warrior with a red-shaved head.
As soon as he saw Bailephus, Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh drew his sword. However, as usual, he didn’t rush immediately.
“Bailephus.”
“Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh, what are you trying to do?…… What is the reason for persisting in evil that you would even abandon the chromatic clan!”
“Calm down, a strong reaction like that is unlike you, dung fly.”
“This bastard! Are you still trying to provoke me after taking four heads of our metal clan!”
On the contrary, Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh was calmer. Bailephus couldn’t help but feel strange about his attitude. Even in the midst of his rage, Bailephus tried spreading search mana around him, but he didn’t detect anything.
-Have you seen Bluebeard?
-I didn’t see him. What about his mana?
-I did not catch anything. But it would be reasonable to assume that he came.
-Hmm, okay. I’ll be careful for now.
“It’s time to put an end to our relationship that had lasted for over 4,000 years.”
“Okay, crazy red dragon! However, our relationship will be completed after I take back the four heads!”
“Kuhahaha, good, good! That’s what I want, Bailephus!”
As soon as Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s roar ended, a pale purple membrane and red border surrounded him. Leeha already knew what it was. It was a movement restriction magic that prevented those inside the barrier from leaving. And space lock magic that prevented outsiders from entering with space magic. It must be those two.
“Enchant weapon, strength!”
“Are you still relying on such crappy magic?! Haste, quick!”
Bailephus’ sword and shield shone, and Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s body shone.
They were buffs that clearly showed each other’s fighting style. 1 second after Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’s thigh muscles wriggled, his body shot like an arrow and swung at Bailephus.
Boooom——-!
It was a speed that was invisible to those who saw it through the scope.
It was literally at a speed that made one wonder if it was teleportation, but Bailephus, who faced him, had already lifted his golden shield.
“Today is the day to break this tiresome chain of bad relationship, dung fly!”
“That’s what I want to say, you ruffian!”
Bailephus ran forward holding his shield. Of course, it was a small trick to cover up his own attack, and the moment Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh swung his curved swords to remove the shield, Bailephus put away his shield and stabbed the sword he was hiding behind it.
Swhiiiiiit-!
The sword pierced Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh, but it was only an afterimage, Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh torn side dissipated in the air.
“Heup! Flame strike!”
He didn’t miss that moment!
Bailipus swung back his shield and sprayed magic in all directions.
“Using flame magic against a red dragon! That just shows you’re a dung fly, flame strike!”
Hwarurururuk一!
Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh appearance was caught in the magic rampage, which was a method of exploration rather than attack. Kuzgunak’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh’sh, who appeared in the air to Bailephus’ right, also countered with magic.
The gold dragon’s 16 shots of flame strike spread out in all directions.
In response to that, the red dragon focused on one point and casted 22 shots.
The dragons chanted magic that was difficult for human mages even when they stood still, like they were picking up stones and throwing it.
(To be continued…)