Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 184
Kondo and Carrera.
They remained standing with only will and pride.
A will to never accept defeat in his uniform, and a pride in her demonic strength which forbade the same action.
But in reality, both were in tatters.
Kondo inducted the "Abyss Annihilation", and successfully redirected the flow of Energy.
The next time, he would have been able to do this much more perfectly, and without damage to his body.
But that time, was definitely not now.
To remain standing after a magic attack that was like the very incarnation of mayhem proved the sheer strength of his will.
Albeit consequently, all his chakra (spirit energy) had been drained, and he didn't even have the strength to manifest a single bullet.
In simpler terms, he had no power to fight back.
It goes without saying that his guard was still up. But at the moment, he couldn't nullify even simple attacks, and the next direct hit would definitely spell his defeat.
That was Kondo's situation.
As for Carrera, her state wasn't unlike Kondo's.
Both her arms were gone as a result of using "Abyss Annihilation".
Unable to properly control her Energy from the effects of Anti-Spirit Energy, the overwhelmingly adverse reaction disintegrated both her upper limbs.
She left a strange picture, standing straight with no problems even though various parts of her body were missing.
However, she was a Spirit Form.
So, she would not fall no matter how battered her appearance was.
From her 6 wings, only 2 remained, and held up her body.
Even with her enormous reserves of remaining mana, she couldn't really make use of them since her Magic Circuits were destroyed.
Regeneration would obviously take a lot of time, and she didn't have that time in the middle of battle.
Yet, Carrera faced her foe, and prepared for the showdown.
The one's watching over Carrera's faceoff.
These were Emperor Rudra, Major General Xam'd, and his subordinates, a few Elite Mages.
Though the Emperors defence was impregnable, the members of the bridge were not self-assured, and were busy maintaining the barriers from the deck to the upper levels.
The reason being, every other Airship had fallen, and this ship was their lifeline.
They had attempted to contact home for reinforcements, but communications were cut off by some kind of signal jamming.
This was obviously the work of the Greater Demons that surrounded them, and they suspected that Teleportation Magic had also been jammed.
Their escape from this ship had been blocked, and retreating towards the ships floating on the ocean also seemed hopeless.
Under those circumstances, protecting this ship was the best course of action.
However,
Xam'd-kakka, if that impossibly destructive power from just now hit us, we wouldn't stand a chance.(TN: -kakka is honorific like -sama)
One of the Elite Mages reported to Xam'd.
Which one do you mean...... Xam'd wanted to comment.
Because every one of the Demons' attacks were just ridiculous.
But, Xam'd knew what the Mage meant.
It was probably the one shot by Demon Lord Rimuru who was pitted against "Scorch Dragon" Velgrynd.
The Magic Attack from the Demon that First Lieutenant Kondo was fighting, or the spear attack from that butler Demon seemed out of this world, but the one by the Demon Lord had such fearsome power that it seemed out of this very reality.
Being an Elite Mage himself, Xam'd instinctively understood that this attack simply broke the laws of this world and surpassed reality.
The other attacks were similarly very strong attacks, but this attack just neglected reason.
Don't say it. We can only fulfill our assigned duties now......
With an unyielding spirit, Xam'd encouraged his subordinate.
They would protect the Emperor, and escape from this area. Then, they would meet up with the reinforcements who were on their way, and ameliorate their conditions.
He understood how unrealistic the prospects for this plan was, but there was no other option.
This was their only plan, there was no plan B.
And now, in front of this troubled Xam'd, a single man appeared.
As if returning in the utmost urgency, his breathing was hoarse. His armour appeared damaged in many parts, as if he had just survived an intense battle.
The Emperor, is he, is he alright!?
Xam'd recognized the man as the Beast Corps captain, Gradim.
It was slightly dirty, but he could never mistake the brilliance of that God-tier armour.
His worry must have been the result of fatigue from enduring battle.
Oh, Gradim-dono! You were alive!?
Xam'd knew about the great mana released below, which had initiated the Beast Corps' battle with the Demons.
When those Demons were later heading up towards them, he had given up on any chance of Gradim's survival.
Among the countless fallen allies, a single survivor was a happy misprediction.
Yes, somehow. I was conceited thinking I was that best; the enemy truly is strong.
Not your fault. Their strength is far beyond our estimated Energy calculations.
They may have multiple Demon Nobles.
On top of that, they were ones at the higher echelons......
The one that lieutenant Kondo-dono is in battle with right now must be one of the best too.
I could say the same about the one I fought.
I just barely managed to escape using the transfer device.
Death is an honorable end for any soldier, and I believe it true for myself.
But, I couldn't rest in peace without making sure the Emperor was safe.
I must at least take my liege to safety......
Indeed......
Still, what can we even do now......
Don't give in! If I protect the Emperor, can you move this ship at full speed?
we need to break through and get outside the range of the Demons' Spatial Interference Barrier.
If we do that, we can use the transfer device right?
I see...... Breaking though will be tough with just one ship......
But we must......
Xam'd glanced at Emperor Rudra, and reaffirmed his determination.
Just recently, the Emperor had become very motionless, as if he had lost consciousness.
They were still unscathed thanks to the Emperor's Skill, but it was getting dangerous.
Ultimate Skill Justice King Michael's "Castle Guard" was an Absolute Barrier. However, that Skill needed certain conditions for its invocation.
Those conditions were known to a select few of the Royal Knights.
That being the case, Xam'd believed that the Emperor would be fine in any situation......
But his sense as an Elite Mage would deny that presumption.
It's impossible. To have such a convenient Skill is just......
And seeing how Kondo had defended the ship at the expense of his body only fueled his theory that there must be a weakness.
If this went on, even the Emperor himself would sustain damage.
Therefore, they had to act now.
I'll leave him to you, Gradim-dono!
Xam'd shouted, then headed into the bridge with his men to prepare moving the ship.
Gradim No, the thing shaped like Gradim bowed deeply while seeing off Xam'd.
And under that helmet which hid his face, there appeared a warped smile.
Kondo and Carrera's battle continued.
Both of them were unable to use any more mana, and it had become a battle of fists.
Parrying fatal attacks, then dealing them out in succession.
Kondo had used up most of his, and put his all of little remaining mana inside the God-tier gun Sandalphon the Executioner.
Meanwhile, Carrera regenerated one of her arms.
And concentrated the last of her own remaining mana into that one fist.
Even using up her defence magic, her main body was now defenceless.
For Kondo, it was high time he needed to retreat.
For Carrera, it was the most disgraceful moment in all her life.
However, not losing her pride, it was the best fight she had ever experienced; Carrera took that satisfaction and tightened her fist.
Damaged beyond belief, they moved their bodies through will power only.
The thing shaped like Gradim closely observed their battle.
Kondo was truly super-human; so close to death, yet his movements did not falter.
Carrera too was handling all of his attacks with only a single arm.
Though obviously it was the gun she should have been most wary of.
It seemed like a long time had passed, but in reality it was only a few seconds. Feeling its body move, the thing now looked at the conditions outside.
Just as planned, Xam'd was making a full scale assault on the Spatial Interference Barrier erected by the Greater Demons.
With a broad grin, the thing shaped like Gradim made it's move.
An armoured hand entered Kondo's chest.
And at the same time, An Energy Blast came at Carrera.
That attack on Kondo proved fatal.
And Carrera was down with no signs of movement.
The man kicked away a blood spewing Kondo, while cutting away his heart and putting it in his mouth.
Guhahahahaha!!
Your's truly is the one brought down the famous, the super-human Kondo! In the end, your's truly is the one who was stronger!(TN: changed the awesome me' to Your's truly')
Gu-hha...... B-bastard...... You're not ....... Gradim ......
Facing Kondo who vomited blood,
Don't put that weakling together with your's truly. Also, your's truly is busy so see ya!!
The man answered mockingly.
Then, putting Energy in both his hands, and pointing towards the barrier in front of the Airship
Remove Blast!!
made his attack.
An attack overlapped with the barrier piercing effects of lieutenant Kondo's Skill.
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