NOVEL NEXT Chapter 62 - Episode 62: Stasa Puts Insurance on Top of Insurance
Episode 62: Stasa Puts Insurance on Top of Insurance
The large Lionkin laughed as if confident of victory.
“Gahaha!! What a reversal, Gao!”
In an instant, Harpy Hapie flapped her wings.
“Stasa! Run, Hapi!! Wind Cutter!!”
“Hmph! Do you think such an attack will work, Gao!!”
The Lionkin deflected Hapie’s attack.
No damage got through at all.
Then he grabbed her wings and tore them off.
Snap!!
“Screaaam!!”
Ah! Hapie-chan!!
“Guhahaha!! There’s no way attacks from Harpies can get through to Lord Gaonga of the Boss Lionkin!!”
Ugh.
Only I and non-combatant Gobuko-chan remained.
W-We’re going to be wiped out…
“Kukuku. If I defeat that Goblin female, the human girl remains. Then, only you will be left, Gao. I’ll have fun torturing you for information. Looking forward to it, Gao. I’ll take each of your limbs one by one, Gao. It’ll be quite a show, Gao.”
T-This one isn’t as lenient as Hero Cea.
If caught, it’s over.
I aimed the magic gun.
“Gyahahaha! Did you really think such a cheap gun would work on me, Gao?!”
“This magic gun is a charge type. By charging magical energy, its power increases.”
“Huh? So what, Gao?”
“I’ve been charging magical energy since I sent you flying with Pegasus’s wings. From that moment till now.”
“Huh? Why?”
I pointed the gun at the Lionkin.
“Surrender now while you can.”
“Pfft!! Gyahahaha!! Seriously, are you thinking that a magic bullet like that can defeat me, Gao?! Gyahahaha!!”
“A regular magic bullet can defeat monsters up to level 200. And a charged magic bullet can defeat double that level of monsters. In other words, it can defeat monsters up to level 400!”
“What…?”
His level is 300.
I can defeat him with a charged magic bullet.
“Are you stupid, Gao? Then shoot already if that’s the case, Gao. Why bother explaining, Gao?”
“…………”
Ugh…
That’s right.
The drawback of this charged magic bullet is the time it takes to charge.
Ten seconds until it’s fully charged. Ughhh. I have to stall for time until then.
“Gyahahaha! You’re probably stalling for time to charge it, Gao!”
Ugh! He figured it out!!
“Kukuku. Fine. Let me show you, Gao.”
“S-Show me?”
“Kukuku. This power bestowed upon me by the handsome Idream Dal. You better watch closely, Gao.”
Sehtuna.
The Lionkin’s body was enveloped in a bright red aura.
“Muscle Awakening Muscle Wake, Gao!!”
Eh!? Muscle enlargement!?
T-That’s the technique Gobtarou-kun uses… No, it’s the technique Hero Cea used!!
“Gyahahaha!! With this, my level is doubled, Gao!!”
Double the level of 300!
In other words…
H-His level is 600!!
“Gyahahaha!! It’s completely over for you, little girl!!”
A formidable enemy appeared…
But I can’t afford to lose.
“Zaus-sama always takes actions with insurance on top of insurance.”
“So what, Gao? What can these small fry demons do?”
“To ensure victory, Gao. Checking and double-checking for safety, pounding the stone bridge. It’s about securing absolute victory.”
“So what, Gao??”
“This magic gun also. It’s an item with insurance on top of insurance.”
“Hmph! Even if it’s a charged magic bullet, Gao!! So, is it fully charged now? Huh? What’s the deal, Gao?”
“Yes. Thanks to you, it’s fully charged now. This magic bullet can defeat monsters up to level 400.”
“Gyahahaha!! Can’t you do math, Gao?! My level is 600, Gao!! Do you really think such a cheap magic bullet will work? You’re so foolish, Gao!! Now shoot, Gao!!”
“Yes, of course, I’ll shoot.”
“Gyahahaha!! Prepare to be half-dead, Gao!!”
The Lionkin threw a punch at me.
If it hits, it’s a confirmed compound fracture. It’s a guaranteed loss.
“Go ahead, shoot, little girl!! It’ll just bounce back at you!!”
“But it’s not aimed at you.”
I fired towards the sky.
Boom!!
“What?! Why did you shoot upwards, Gao?!”
The magic bullet burst in the open sky.
It scattered like fireworks, creating large sparks.
“Is that a sign of surrender, huh? Ghehehe. Is it a signal that you give up, little girl?!”
“…………”
“Gyahahaha!! You’re so scared you can’t even speak, little girl!! GaoGyahahaha!!”
Once again, the Lionkin’s fist came towards me.
This time, there’s truly no escape.
“Gyahahaha!! I’ll beat you half to death, Gao!! I’ll break every bone in your body, but not enough to kill you, Gao!! Take this!!”
Ah, defeat is truly, confirmed.
In an instant──.
Before my eyes, a jet-black cloak fluttered.
“Well, well. I made it just in time.”
“W-Who are you, Gao?!”
That person was blocking the Lionkin’s fist with one hand.
If we’re talking about human height, he’d be around 170 centimeters tall.
Only about half the height of the Lionkin, which exceeds 3 meters.
However, that person easily intercepted the Lionkin’s fist.
“Level 600, huh. Quite strong.”
“Y-You!! Who are you, Gao?!”
“Ah, my apologies for the late introduction. My name is──”
A horn on his forehead.
Blue skin.
Sharp gaze.
And that dignified face.
Ah, I never expected you to come so soon.
“I am the Archduke of Demons, Zaus.”
The fireworks of the charged magic bullet are the final resort, with insurance on top of insurance.
It was a gift from Lord Zaus, as per his suggestion.
“Stasa. Listen carefully. If a strong enemy appears, shoot the charged magic bullet into the sky. That will be the signal for me to sortie. With the Acceleration Acceleration magic, I can move at the speed of sound. No matter how far away, I’ll arrive immediately.”
Lord Zaus promised me.
“Stasa. I’ll never let you experience hardship again.”
Ah, he kept his promise!!
He’s such a wonderful person!!
Ah, Lord Zaus is the greatest Archduke!!
“Well, well. You’ve been quite fond of my subordinates. Did you think such behavior would be tolerated?”
“W-Whoa… Wh-Who are you, Zaus…?”
“The Lionkin’s level is less than 100… Even the Boss should be around level 120. Why are you so strong?”
“Hahaha! This is perfect, Gao!! If I defeat you, Idream Dal will recognize me, Gao!!”
“What!? Idream Dal!?”
“Guhahaha! That’s right!! He’s the one who pushed my level to the limit, Gao!!”
“Is the scenario really changing that much…”
“Why are you mumbling, Gao?! If you want forgiveness, speak clearly, Gao!! Gehahaha!!”
The Lionkin took out a large axe he was carrying.
“Take this!! Lion, Heavy Furnace Slash!!”
An attack from the massive axe.
“Gehahahaha!! This slash can cut through any hard metal like it’s jelly, Gao!! Even Orichalcum, the world’s hardest metal, will be cut like jelly, Gao!!”
And──.
Wait, what!?
Why aren’t you dodging!?
Eeeee!?
L-Lord Zaus!!
Ah, it’s gonna hit!!
The slashing attack that can cut even Orichalcum!!
Directly into the face!!
Bang!!
It was a dull thud.
However, the shockwave from the slash destroyed the trees behind Lord Zaus.
Zubaaaaaaahhh!!
Awawawa… Is, is it possible that it pierced through Lord Zaus?
If so, instant death is guaranteed──.
Eh!?
Wait, eeeeehhhh!?
Lord Zaus stood there as calm as ever, as if nothing happened. It was as if you asked someone if they waited for you for a date and they replied, “No, I just got here,” completely unfazed.
Moreover, upon closer inspection, the edge of the large axe was resting on top of his forehead.
H-He wasn’t pierced!?
H-He’s stopping it with his forehead!?
“What?! What’s going on, Gao?!”
“Ah, I figured, why bother dodging or blocking.”
“Don’t mess with me, Gao!! Lion, Heavy Furnace Slash!! Lion, Heavy Furnace Slash!! Lion, Heavy Furnace Slash!!”
Bang! Bang! Bang!!
Neck, arms, legs.
Slash attacks everywhere.
But, no defense at all.
The shockwaves of the slash pierced through Lord Zaus, only cutting down the trees behind him.
Not a single scratch on Lord Zaus.
This can’t be true…
Lord Zaus’s stats are hidden by concealment magic.
W-What level is he??
I feel like his level has increased significantly since he fought with Hero Cea.
“T-This is ridiculous, Gao!! None of my attacks are getting through, Gao!!”
“Now then… How about you repay the sin of hurting my subordinates?”
“A-Awa… awaawawaawaawawaawa… D-Don’t come any closer, Gao!! Don’t come over here, Gao!!”
“Indeed. You deserve an appropriate punishment──”
As he said that, he showed a gesture as if to flick his finger.
“I shall punish you with the ‘forehead flick’.”
Huh?
A forehead flick??
As soon as I thought that, Lord Zaus’s body moved in front of the Lionkin. His middle finger landed on the Lionkin’s forehead.
“Reflect on your actions.”
It was an intense forehead flick.
The Lionkin’s forehead dented, even destroying the armor it was wearing.
“Agefuuaaaaaahhh!!”
The giant body, exceeding 3 meters, was blown over 20 meters away with just one forehead flick.
The power of a single forehead flick.
Sigh… Lord Zaus…
T-Too strong.