◈ 218. [STAGE 9] Jormungand (3)
“Hello, this is Fox… .”
“I am Rabbit… .”
Two wizards from the reinforcements bowed to me with a bow.
Both wore the black uniforms of the Imperial Army and the white robes unique to the magic corps with their hoods pulled over.
As the party was reorganized in a haphazard way, together they carried out the operation to destroy Jormungand’s tail side nerve center.
‘Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve been with these friends.’
Seeing as we keep our distance from each other. Hearing the name for the first time
“Fox? Rabbit? Isn’t that your real name?”
“yes. As the magic corps transferred its affiliation to the imperial central army… … The regular members got a new code name every time they went out on an operation.”
It’s a code name. You’re doing something like an idiot.
“The four of us, under the leadership of Reina, received the code name Fox Rabbit Kitty Piggy this time.”
“Then the friends who have fallen outside will be piggybacking with Kitty.”
I clicked my tongue as I watched the scenery darting under the snake’s body.
“I don’t know if it will be okay.”
“Oh, you two don’t have to worry.”
“These are friends who will come back alive even if you drop them in hell… .”
I was worried, but their colleagues, Fox and Rabbit, shook their hands and smiled.
“Even if we are like this, it is a unit under the direct control of the commander of the magic corps.”
“It’s enough to keep my body dry. I have suffered even worse.”
“I’ve been through worse… … ?”
“Isn’t it always like this for a public servant?”
“The pay is low, the work is hard, and all that remains is patriotism… .”
The two civil servants, who had been gossiping, looked at me startled. What did you do to say this in front of me, the prince?
“Everblack Loyalty Loyalty!”
“Long live the great Emperor! Glory to the Empire!”
Suddenly, he raises his arms and shouts hurray.
I know that, so stop… … My heart is all uncomfortable… … .
“There is no time, so let’s hasten the destruction of the nerve center.”
“yes!”
Fox and Rabbit were able to use the ‘Lightweight’ and ‘Rapid’ buffs, respectively.
When the two wizards applied a buff to Evangeline, Evangeline said, ‘The body is light!’ While making the same sound, it started pounding the nerve center at a terrifying speed. I think it will stretch out soon.
“Hmm.”
Next to him, Kelly Bay was examining the nerve center with serious eyes. I reprimanded the Dwarf Blacksmith.
“Master-in-law, what are you doing just looking into it?”
“Wait a minute… Now that I think about it, is it really necessary to dig it with a pickaxe?”
Kelly Bay peered at the mainspring of the grappling hook launcher on her arm.
“If I could make a shredding device powered by horsepower… .”
“Hoo. I didn’t think of that.”
I moved to the side of the struggling Kelly Bay. Kelly Bay took out a piece of paper and was drawing blueprints.
“Then, how about this form?”
I explained the earth drill in case it was helpful.
I have a lot of mana cores to serve as power sources, so if you make a metal spiral drill bit and assemble it well. It might be easier to destroy nerve centers than a pickaxe.
As soon as Kelly Bey heard my explanation, she took out a piece of metal and Jormungandr scales from her bag and began to process them.
Let’s insert the magic core I gave you in there
!
A decent drilling machine is born!
Kelly Bay looked at me admiringly.
“Hey kid. Does this device have a name?”
“iced coffee… It’s called a ‘drill’.”
In our world, it’s a tool used to make holes.
“Wow! Awesome drill! With this, I can puncture anything!”
While exchanging third-rate otherworldly conversations, Kelly Bay picked up a drill and applied it directly to the nerve center.
Wheein!
The device activates and the tip of the metal blade touches the nerve center.
Kaga gagak-!
Sparks flew in all directions, and the drill began gnawing at the nerve center in an instant.
“Um… .”
Somehow it looked like a dental treatment site to end cavities, and I felt a little uncomfortable. It’s like my molars are slowly hurting.
The drill did not work well at first.
The drill bit could not withstand and bent, or the magic core overheated and stopped working repeatedly.
Kelly Bay went through additional processes such as adjusting the number of revolutions, reinforcing the structure of the drill, and connecting the horsepower furnace so that the user’s horsepower can be imparted to the metal blade.
“The equipment looks a bit heavy, so I will cast a lightening magic on it. One day will go.”
“Then I cast a quick-speed magic on this metal blade to increase the number of revolutions… .”
Two wizards, Fox and Rabbit, also helped.
So, by the time Kelly Bay had completed a usable drill, half a day had passed.
Kelly Bay gave us each of the finished drills.
Kagagakak!
It was spectacular to see the four drill tips stick to the nerve center at the same time and send sparks in all directions.
“Isn’t it much easier than using a pickaxe?!”
“Handle with care. A drill is a dangerous piece of equipment.”
However, since all of them are heroic characters who have stepped into the realm of superhumans, they managed to control the big drill without difficulty.
In an instant, the percent destruction of the nerve center in this area rose.
I let out a sigh of relief. If this is the case, I can proceed with ease.
“I’m going to dig up some Jormungandr scales that I can use extra! If you see something more valuable, dig it up!”
Kelly Bay grabbed the pickaxe and ran away without a chance for me to say anything. The corners of his mouth are smiling as if he is excited.
You seem to think of this place as a mine rather than monsters. I’ll leave it alone, though, because it helps.
“This is really convenient, how about passing one over there too?”
Evangeline wiped the sweat from her forehead and asked.
He had been repeating the pickaxe a while ago, but when he changed his gear to a drill, he said he deserved to live.
“Let’s completely finish destroying this part and help destroy the center-head part while riding up the body of the snake.”
It’s quite a long way from here to the next part destruction site.
It would be better to finish here quickly and join the party on the way up rather than exhausting yourself by going back and forth.
Thinking so, I suddenly looked west.
A red sunset was setting across the hurried land.
The day was about to end.
***
The night has come.
A strong wind blew nonstop over Jormungandr’s body, but fortunately the season was summer. There was no loss of heat from the wind.
no, it was rather hot.
kang! kang! kang! kang! kang!
Jormungand. near the center.
Quylan and Lucas were swinging their pickaxes nonstop after placing large torches around their nerve centers.
“… .”
“… .”
The remaining 4 members of the penal unit were resting, looking up at it with a look of exhaustion.
At first, we exchanged nonsensical jokes and everyone was working with a smile on their faces.
All of a sudden, only the sound of a pickaxe striking a nerve center resounded in a heavy silence. Kkong-kang-kang-
The incident started an hour ago.
When the sun went down, Lucas, who stopped pickaxing first, proposed to everyone.
‘Let’s take a little break. I have to wage a long-term battle for three days.’
Then, Quylan smiled and answered playfully.
‘What is it, knight, are you tired? Am I still limber?’
Then a tendon swelled in Lucas’ temple.
‘I’m exhausted… … ? Are you betting on me with your stamina?’
‘No, it’s not even a game… … It’s just that I’m not tired yet. I was just telling the truth.’
‘good night. It’s a showdown to see who gets out first.’
‘Ha ha ha! Great, let’s try it!’
Thus a war broke out.
While the others drank water, chewed preserved food, and rested, Lucas and Quylan stared at each other and swung their pickaxes nonstop.
Lying down comfortably, looking at the two of them, the four members of the punishment unit thought to themselves.
‘I think you’re both tired… … .’
Lucas is injured. He recovered with the potion, but the aftereffects were evident.
Quylan is a natural glass body. His stamina was weak in proportion to his size.
Both were clearly overcrowded. but.
Even though it was the most useless thing in the world, it was the boys’ pride battle that they couldn’t back down at the same time.
There was no compromise. The two men endured with evil and bullying.
Quylan, gasping for breath and wiping the sweat from his chin, chinned.
“A lot of hesitation! You look tired, heh! How about giving up and going to rest?”
Lucas smirked as he brushed back his sweaty blond hair with trembling hands.
“That’s you, haha, those balloon muscles are shaking. Haha, why don’t you surrender?”
Cuilan’s eyes were bloodshot.
“What? balloon muscles?”
“It’s true, weakling. The owner of such a sunfish’s strength is too big for the subject. Aren’t those balloon muscles just inflated?”
“Cancel it right now! You blaspheme my proud practice-compression-muscles!”
“If you win this confrontation, I will cancel it.”
“Uh uh ok, let’s go to the end once this happened… !”
The two men continued to hit the pickaxe with their trembling arms.
Now, as they laid out blankets and blankets and prepared to sleep, the four members of the punishment unit thought inwardly.
‘If someone faints, will it end… … .’
Jormungand was passing through the plains.
Despite being on top of the monster’s body, the bed was unexpectedly calm.
Kkong-kang-kang-
The four members of the punishment unit fell asleep with the sound of pickaxes as a lullaby.
Only Lucas and Quylan continued to pickaxe, staring at each other with wide eyes.
***
Dawn.
Jormungand. near the head.
A halo like an angel’s ring floated above the nerve center, shining white, and a bright halo of light fell on the area.
Even though it was still before dawn, the surroundings were bright red.
Zeng-!
The next moment, a crack appeared in the air like a crack in a mirror, and it shattered into pieces.
[Dismantle element].
It was Junior’s ultimate magic.
The magic defense of the nerve center began to drip.
Reina, who had been waiting, scratched the nerve centers with her wind magic.
Wow!
Raina’s wind magic bombardment continued until the duration of [Dissolve Elements] ended.
Junior sighed as he glared at the nerve center that had been able to withstand being beaten by countless wind blades.
“Alternatively, how high is your magic defense?”
Even after being hit by Junior’s [Element Dissolution], Jormungand’s nerve centers did not drop their magic defense to a negative number.
Even though it was neither the body nor the extremity, the level of magical power was unbelievable.
‘What is the creature of the mythical age… … .’
“Still, I was able to deliver a fairly effective blow.”
After reaping the wind magic, Reina smiled.
“Thanks to you, Junior. Because the magic is really great. Be sure to present it at the Magic Society.”
“haha… .”
Junior smiled shyly.
Junior and Reina performed the magic link twice today.
Even after performing his ultimate twice a day, his physical condition remained intact.
It was thanks to Reina’s ‘procedure’. Junior felt that his body had improved significantly.
“uh?”
Of course, it wasn’t entirely better.
Nosebleeds trickled down Junior’s throat. There was also a faint bloody taste in the mouth. I guess it was too much to do twice in a row.
“Shall we rest after this? It is already this time.”
Muttering nonchalantly, Reina took out a blanket from her bag and headed for the back of Jormungandr’s head.
Behind the snake’s huge head was a shallow mound. After that, there were relatively few strong winds.
As Reina squatted down on a blanket and waved her hand, the wind that was swirling around them began to flow away from the two.
The small space suddenly became cozy.
“Let’s close our eyes.”
Reina first wrapped herself in a blanket and lay down.
The space was narrow, so Junior covered himself with a blanket and hesitantly snuggled close to Reina.
Reina, yawning tiredly, closed her eyes and murmured.
“Oh. I saw and felt your magic today. There were two parts of the ceremony that were wasted.”
“yes?”
“So in the first casting part… .”
Even with her sleepy voice, Reina explained in detail what needed to be supplemented in Junior’s [Dismantle Element].
Rather, Junior woke up and memorized all of Raina’s words.
“… what is this try to improve later Whoa.”
After the lecture, Reina pulled the blanket over her head.
“Then see you tomorrow… Oh, let me tell you in advance, I have a bad sleeping habit… … .”
Soon, a snoring sound was heard. Rayna fell asleep right away.
“… .”
Junior had never had a mediocre mentor. I learned everything by self-study.
So Reina’s map was unfamiliar and at the same time… … To be honest, I was delighted.
It was the first time I knew that the teachings of those who preceded me were so sweet.
‘If I had a magic teacher… … .’
Junior stared blankly at the profile of the sleeping old wizard.
‘… Was it like this?’
Soon after, Junior closed his eyes and went to sleep.
I felt like I could sleep well today.
***
No matter what speckled humans do on top of me.
Not caring, the gigantic serpent Jormungand was walking on his own path.
to the north. to the north. Just due north.
Saaa-
The sun came to mind, and the ferocious sun was white in the plains across Jormun Gand.
At the end of the peaceful plain, a river with raging rapids began to be seen.
Beyond that river there was a thick forest, and across that forest –
at last a man-made wall would appear.
Saaaaa-
the snake just moved its body.
From the end of the world to the end, following the mission and instinct given to him.
***
[STAGE 9]
[Jormungand – Part Destruction Progress]
– 1st Center: 41%
– 2nd Center: 18%
– 3rd Center: 29%
– Reaching the Crossroad: 2 days
