Volume 4 Chapter 43 A Moment's Resolution
Clim summoned the Magic Cannon Dragon Ygg Shiris.
And Clim, blending the power of angels and demons, demonstrated overwhelming prowess with the divine sword Yggdrasil.
The battles so far—no, all battles since streaming began at this Myriad Legion base, and those yet to come—clearly differ.
In short, it's a difference in the level of combat itself.
What they've done until now is, simply put, 'rampage'—using their own equipment and techniques to unilaterally defeat opponents.
However, when facing the 'Sword Emperor of Heaven and Hell' Clim or Ygg Shiris, the gap in combat power isn't so vast, and tactics come into play.
It's not just about beating the opponent's strength with greater strength. Sometimes, mixing in other strategies is necessary to succeed.
...Though the level gap isn't wide, that doesn't guarantee a prolonged fight.
When both sides have high attack power but low defense and stamina, everything hinges on capturing that moment.
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Just when a fierce battle was expected, it remains quiet.
...No, if those watching this live broadcast are highly ranked, they'd recognize the tension has risen to an extraordinary level.
At least, students who usually spend their time away from monsters, rampaging with safe grenade launchers, lack the power to sense such an atmosphere.
Horace, Clim, Ygg Shiris, and Luster Report alike.
Each prepares their weapon, observes the opponent, and exerts maximum concentration to avoid missing a fleeting opening.
Amidst this... Horace's Deus Ex Machina's red armor turns white.
"!"
The armor's color changes instantaneously. Ten flasks appear around Horace.
However, Clim doesn't attack this 'change in state,' which would cause a lapse in concentration during battle.
Because she knows attacking now would be ineffective.
Still, it is time to endure.
All the flasks around Horace shatter, and the liquids inside flow into tubes attached to each armor part. The broken glass gathers into a single medal, which Horace places into the 'Expansion Cube,' a 3-centimeter cubic piece fitted into the sword's guard.
A new, beautiful glass peak is generated on the mountain of chaotic adjacent peaks.
Once it finishes generating, at that moment, Clim moves.
Swinging the swords in both hands, she charges straight at Horace.
The sacred sword Yggdrasil and the magic sword Dark Matter each shine brightly. Seeing this, Horace also moves.
Magic power ejects from each tube, creating overwhelming initial speed, and he charges toward Clim.
"'Disaster IV'"
"'Paradise Lost'"
The power of the dragon, which spreads disaster just by existing, manifests at the end of alchemy with water. When demon and angel blend together, receiving the blessing of the World Tree, paradise can no longer exist in this world.
The 'Conclusion' unleashed by the two clashes among the three swords... the main flow of magic causes an explosion.
An attack-defense exchange where they each aim for the other's vital points as they pass by.
"Gafu!"
Blood—no, magic power—spurts from the slash mark across Clim's left shoulder to her right waist.
"Guh, I've completely lost the advantage."
"..."
Nodding as if convinced, Clim looks at Ygg Shiris, only to see that it had already ended.
Ygg Shiris, which released all its firepower in an instant, Luster Report that blocked it all, and Rangella, who swung her sword.
The victory is decided in an instant, ending in a clear result.
"...Phew. Honestly, I didn't expect it to go this far."
Clim waves her hand, and a small fan-shaped fragment appears. She throws it with a flick of her wrist, and Horace catches it effortlessly.
"...Next time we meet, let's fight with all our might. It was fun, Horace."
Clim snaps her fingers, and a gate appears behind her.
"With an environment where neither side can give their all, there can be no victory or defeat. But... complete conquest of the Myriad Legion base. Congratulations. That fragment is the reward for clearing."
"I see."
"Well then, I'm about to head back."
Clim walks toward the gate... but turns around one last time.
"Horace. You must reach even 'higher'. Hmph... 'this side' is where Eudynes is waiting."
"!"
"Then, farewell."
With that, Clim disappears into the gate.
"...Phew. It's full of irregularities from start to finish."
"Yes, Master."
Rangella walks over to Horace with a mineral in hand. It's a drop item from the Magic Cannon Dragon Ygg Shiris, likely tampered with by Rangella to increase the drop rate when she cut it. The probability of an item Horace might want dropping is low.
"...Leaving?"
"Yes."
A boss room with specifications different from the norm.
The final outcome was decided in an instant of offense and defense.
This was Horace's last live broadcast as a teacher.
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