How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 44

49. Deyar Dungeon (8)

‘That sword, it’s no ordinary sword.’

It’s a magic sword.

A sword with magic formulas engraved on it, allowing the user to cast specific spells simply by injecting mana.

With that, I could be even more certain of his identity.

‘Kiel… Right, you definitely appeared in the original story too…’

Kiel.

He appears in Volume 7.

In the episode where the organization he belonged to wreaked havoc throughout the Selvas Kingdom, Kiel acted as a henchman controlled by the mastermind, clashing with the protagonist.

He showed off his skills, armed with early Expert-level abilities and several artifacts, and attacked the protagonist.

‘And among the items he has, the most troublesome one… must have been that sword.’

I watched his sword intently, beads of sweat forming on my brow.

Magic sword, Chain Sword.

When the magic engraved on that sword is activated, chains made of magical power are unleashed.

The chains can be used in quite annoying ways, such as binding or striking the target.

If I had been caught by that, I would have been cut down without being able to move.

Meanwhile, Kiel fully utilized the power of the magic sword and tilted his head.

“…Wh, what is this?”

“Don’t say such things while looking at someone’s face.”

“…Do, don’t be absurd. …How did you avoid it? Is it the power you obtained here?”

“Hmph, who knows.”

There’s no need to talk.

I unleashed over 100 water arrows, imbued with electricity.

And additionally, I pour flames head-on.

I’ve confirmed the sword’s ability, so I won’t be caught twice.

‘The effective range of that magic sword at maximum output is about 100 meters, right? Then I can attack by targeting outside the effective range. Let’s keep our distance by constantly using spirit magic to keep him in check.’

However, Kiel charged in without regard for the pouring flames.

“Me, merely spirit magic…”

Is he planning to block it with aura? [Aura is a manifestation of inner energy used for defense and offense.]

No way.

My firepower now has been buffed by , so even Expert-level aura can’t be ignored.

However, when he raised his left arm forward, the momentum of my flames suddenly died down.

“What?!

The flames weakened rapidly, and soon they were all scattered by a single strike of his sword.

“Ugh?!

I urgently used Teleport to create distance.

As I moved, his sword passed through the air where I had been.

‘What was that just now?’

At least one thing is certain.

He didn’t use aura for defense.

He has a magic sword… and another tool.

“Could it be a magic defense item?”

I can’t help but be certain.

Unlike other protective gear, he wears a somewhat unusual vambrace [A piece of armor protecting the forearm.] on his left arm.

A disturbing aura is emanating from it.

I should have noticed that first, damn it.

‘A defense-type artifact. Is its effect magic resistance?’

It’s not hard to guess.

‘…Then I can’t damage him with spirit magic.’

Spirit magic is also a type of technique that is created with magic power.

It can probably reliably block even the firepower of intermediate spirit magic.

That means spirit magic itself is sealed off.

As I grit my teeth at that fact, he swings his sword.

There’s no way to deal with him in close combat.

‘Annoying.’

In the end, I have no choice but to create distance again with space control.

‘Let’s maintain this distance and find an attack that will work…’

I moved back about 50 meters and immediately tried to launch a counterattack.

However, what came into my view was not Kiel’s shining head but a rough stone.

He threw it.

“Ugh?! He could use it like that too?!

Looking at the chain fluttering from the sword and the cut-off floor, I understood.

He cut the floor with his sword, tied the fragments with the chain, and swung them to throw.

“What is he, a human trebuchet [A type of catapult used in sieges.]?!

The power of the flying stone is certain.

And accurate.

If hit directly, bones will break.

I quickly blocked it with Space Lock and deflected it.

That was dangerous.

But there’s no time to be dizzy.

At the same time as the stone was blocked, Kiel immediately charged in, aiming for the gap, and thrust his sword.

He aimed for me to block the stone from the beginning.

“…Th, that power. You can’t use it repeatedly at this interval.”

He’s just scheming.

He must have been aiming to block the interval to use the ability from the beginning.

‘Dangerous…’

My spirit magic can’t defend against a sword imbued with aura.

The Space Control ability has just been used for Space Lock, so I can’t use it again right away, and by the time I catch my breath again, I’ll already be cut down.

Then the only remaining option is…

‘…I have no choice.’

It’s better than being stabbed like that! Come what may!

I recklessly used the only means I hadn’t used yet.

I’m not confident in controlling it anyway!

I stretched out my left hand to meet the approaching sword.

Whoooom!

The crimson wave emanating from my palm and the blue light of his aura collided and meshed together.

Kooooooom!

We were both pushed up by an unusual force and bounced upwards.

What I used was none other than Gravity Control.

It takes time to use it properly, but if it’s just for a moment, targeting only one point and recklessly exerting force, it should work somehow.

The problem is that the effect was also reckless.

Because I happened to generate an anti-gravity field, Kiel and I, including the sword, were all blown away.

“Wa, wait a minute?!

It’s good that I avoided it, but if I go on like this, I’ll crash.

To reduce the impact, I used the power of the Gnome to lay down a sand swamp and fell right into it!

It stings from being swept away by the soft sand, but I’m safe anyway.

‘How many times have I tumbled today…’

I was hit and tumbled by the lowest-grade demon, and then I was blown away by the power of my ability and tumbled.

What kind of hardship is this?

‘Even so! It’s an opportunity!’

Thanks to that, he dropped his sword, and his pace was disrupted.

If not now, there will be no other chance!

I immediately poured flames at Kiel.

The fiery flames cover him as he takes a tumble and regains his posture.

“…U, useless. Spirit magic and such.”

Kiel immediately reached out and activated the magic resistance vambrace.

An unpleasant sensation flickered around him, weakening the flames.

“It doesn’t matter! What I’m aiming for is…”

The flames are just to obscure his vision.

It’s for the next action!

Kiel, who was about to charge as soon as the flames cleared, couldn’t move forward and flinched.

His legs wouldn’t move.

“…Su, surely?”

“That’s right, you bastard!”

Taking advantage of the fact that his attention was focused on the flames, I temporarily sealed his legs with Space Lock.

‘It seems that the effect of the magic resistance armor only applies to the front where it’s activated.’

And now is the time to show the true power of this ability properly.

It’s already in motion.

Kooooooom!

The unique aura of Gravity Control activation spreads around him.

“…Th, then!

Kiel hurriedly reached into his pocket.

It seems he has something more.

Another weapon or defensive means?

I don’t intend to let him use whatever it is.

‘Quickly! Press it down quickly! You damn ability!’

As if answering my thoughts, the ability finally activates.

The floor cracked and broke, and the moment a death cry was about to escape from Kiel’s lips.

Kooooooom!

The explosively crushing force crushes him as he is.

The weight that even crushes the dust didn’t allow him to scream.

Only the sound of crushing something squishy echoed.

That’s how the battle ended.

“…”

Even I, who would usually say a triumphant word, reflexively turned my eyes away from the aftermath.