Volume 4 Chapter 39 You're Just Brainless, Aren't You？
The Military Nation of Apollyon.
It is classified as the rare "country-type monster," where a sturdy fortress showcases its grandeur, and soldiers equipped with high-quality gear from its arsenal line up in neat formations.
The overwhelming scale, making full use of its vastness, is met with an army of an unexpected level, directly challenging the opponent.
Despite being such a military nation... they had completely picked the wrong opponent.
When Horace swung his sword, a hundred men were blown away in an instant.
When Rangella swung her sword, a building equipped with cannons froze solid.
When Ulrika flipped through a book, various types of attribute orbs rained down.
Even though they scattered magic with disruptive effects, a mere wave of Cindy's staff negated all of them.
Tiaris's dual pistols and Ellie's sniper rifle accurately and strategically destroyed critical points.
When Ramella slammed her hammer onto the ground, the walls built around it collapsed entirely.
When Nousa swung her sword, a distant steel cannon was cleaved in two.
The common factor is that all of them are advancing forward.
Even if it seems advantageous at first glance, a situation where one is "stuck" due to the opponent's strategy and equipment can easily occur.
However, Horace and the others are mowing down everything with overwhelming strength and are steadily advancing.
The weak point of a country-type monster lies deep within its headquarters. That is the basic rule, and if the strongest being in this palace is defeated, it will be over.
Despite knowing that, there are many forces in the world that cannot attack.
The existence capable of reaching here is rare even in the world, and it is like facing off against a nation among such a few.
Such things that everyone would instinctively think are impossible are happening in the boss room.
"There's no point in using any tricks against this strength, so everyone's just doing their best... although, the master is the one who's defeating the most... oh, they've entered the fortress."
While Rangella was mowing down enemies and looking ahead, Horace entered inside.
"What do you think, Rangella, Ulrika?"
"There's nothing to think about, Master. It's not like we need to wipe them all out, and in the first place, these forces should be endlessly spawning from somewhere."
"The more you defeat, the more rewards you get~. But, there's no need for Master to focus on hunting weaklings~."
Everyone has a magic tool of interdimensional storage.
Therefore, when defeated, they drop gold coins and items on the spot, and all of them disappear into the interdimensional space.
Since the rewards are properly collected, there is no hesitation in attacking, and they have defeated quite a number, but in the first place, this is just hunting weak monsters, and it has no meaning unless they enter deeper into the fortress.
And since Horace is not interested in the things obtained by defeating the weak monsters in this boss battle, he quickly entered, and while Horace is fighting inside, there is no problem with what Rangella and the others do.
"Well then, shall I show you some technique?"
Rangella sheathes her sword.
In that state, eight gates appear next to Rangella, and the doors shatter, releasing cold air.
The released cold air gathers at the guard of Rangella's sword, *Dragon Silver Sword Tel Agatha*, and shines white.
"*Frostlit Ritual Blade: Super Ultimate Technique—Imperial Blade of the Eightfold Shadowflame*."
She draws the sword in one motion.
As the cold air blade expands, the nearby monsters are blown away by the shock of the draw alone, and they vanish, leaving behind gold coins.
"...Somehow, just looking at the sword makes me shiver."
"That atmosphere... I think it's *Ultimate Technique: Eight Kings Prime Decree*, with enhanced durability and cutting power, and the expansion minimized."
"So it's just pure enhancement of sharpness. But, it's decided that the strongest is always when a powerful person uses simple force."
The other members said so. And facing the approaching soldiers, Rangella slashes her sword horizontally.
With just that, the soldiers clad in steel armor—not to mention the towers made of metal of an unknown color behind them—are severed.
"Whoa, that's amazing~"
"It's overwhelmingly impressive!"
From the members' reactions (Ulrika and Cindy), it seems that Rangella's technique, *Super Ultimate Technique: Imperial Blade of the Eightfold Shadowflame*, is being revealed for the first time this time.
Of course, since she is Horace's first disciple and the leader of Luster Report, it would not be strange regardless of what secret weapon she has.
However, there's nothing subtle about this. The overwhelming presence of such a straightforward solution—swing the sword, and the opponent is cut—speaks for itself.
"Alright... those who want to be cut, come at me. Those who don't, give up. I'll cut through everything."
"That's ruthless!"
Cindy's reaction is unfazed.
Rangella's combat, where she charges in and cuts down everything, is nothing short of a rampage.
The fact that her sword can't reach you isn't a source of comfort.
Such a swordsman's strike, having transcended humanity, is simply overwhelming.
"...While we're raising our basic combat strength, Rangella is building techniques, but at this point, it's more like a status effect. Is there even a point to that?"
"Magic seeks stability, and naming it fixes the image. That's what the master said. I guess that's it. Well, it's also Rangella's talent."
"Yeah, she's insane. Honestly, I've never seen a monster like Rangella except for Master."
Overwhelming combat power.
Rangella, with her brute strength and no tactics, cuts through everything.
...The truth is, this isn't anything new.
Character Notes:
Ulrika - Widow of the Godard clan, the most mature at 34 years old.
Ellie - Ellis. Succubus from the countryside. Kind but stubborn, with a caring side once close. Trains under Lina as a Magic Swordsman. Fast enough for Advanced-tier speed, though struggles in real fights. Cautious, efficient, and quietly hidden from Kent.
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