10 ◇ Conqueror, Progression (Revised)

For demons, humans are a source of nourishment.

You get attacked just by walking around in the dungeon, and more monsters keep joining in the turmoil of battle.

Normally, it seems that a coat called [Klaveri Weria] that prevents magical power leakage is used to avoid this problem, but it didn’t have time to shine this time.

This clean-up operation was to keep the demons from getting to the surface.

Because there were two people with high nutritional value near the entrance, the demons attacked them.

If you are wondering which fire attribute magic the black-haired balls, Molmol, can use, the answer would be “The magic to ignite what it gazes at for 3 seconds”.

However, because it is short-sighted, it cannot activate the spell unless you get too close to it.

That must be why it approached Kousuke.

Meaning that the way he smashed it was unexpectedly the optimal solution.

The other demons that lived in [Zest] were…

A humanoid lizard that walks on two legs.

The word “Lizardman” is what comes to mind, but in Arkrea it seems to be called [Draconic].

Draconics all have bay sword, are good at melee combat and can use fire breath.

The breath doesn’t turn you into ashes instantly, but it’s powerful enough to burn the whole body.

[Kekera]…is a little creepy.

At first glance, it looks like a human being.

However, the movement of its body is strange, or rather, it’s like the concept of a joints doesn’t exist, allowing it to fight while freely changing the shape of its body.

The magic that raises a pillar of fire from the part you touch also works as a trap, so it is a little troublesome.

It seems only these four types of demons wander in the first level.

Although there was a higher-ranked species called Draconic Ronis, which was twice as strong as a normal Draconic. Its luck ran out the moment it stumbled upon the two.

Kousuke noticed something after hunting hundreds of monsters.

“Surprisingly, I am not tired…”

…No matter how much stamina I had, it wouldn’t have been possible for my past self to endure up to this point.

I am familiar with battles, and already have the experience of killing living creatures, which most would feel hesitant about; and the reason I know no fear is probably due to my nature.

However, killing living things is an exhaustive act.

Especially if it’s not an assassination.

Being able to repeat such act in an unfamiliar land while not feeling tired is abnormal.

Speaking of which, the movements of the enemies including Molmol were strangely slow and easy to read.

“Didn’t I tell you? The [Misfortune] will be turned into strength after reincarnation.”

“…Oh, I finally understand.”

Indeed, I was reincarnated.

My standard as a living being has changed.

Even if Kousuke has the same appearance and the same memory from before, he is not the same person anymore.

“Looks like we tidied this place up, so let’s go. To the next level!” (Shiro)

There were several ways to go down.

Vertical shaft type, spiral staircase type, downhill type, etc. are arranged at several places.

What Kousuke and Shiro found was a downhill type.

On the way, they encountered a Draconic Ronis.

They both stood still for a moment.

“I’m out of the throwing knives, so I will leave it to you, Kuro~.”

Despite being told in a cheeky tone, Kousuke complied.

“I’m sorry, but you are blocking the road to the second level. It’s better to turn back while you have the chance.”

Ronis, in a threatening manner, spewed a little fire while pulling out its bay sword.

Kosuke also pulled out his straight sword.

-Activating the cutting magic that improves cutting performance of the sword [Devil Cutting Sword [Slackler Haze]].

Simultaneously, earth-enhancing magic that acts on minerals [Thou art a solid embodied like a Fortress [Seek Doyle Elk]], is also applied on the sword to increase its firmness.

With this, even this cheap product temporarily becomes strong like famous swords in exchange for magical power.

“Dogshu!” (TL: *Excited Lizardman Noises*)

Ronis rushes as if to say, “I’m coming!”

“[[Aisha Wong]]”

Creating “ice” magic by forming a magic formula that cools “water” with “wind” magic.

Spheres of water gather on both knees and elbows of Ronis and instantly freezes it.

“Dograbat!?” (TL: *Surprised Lizardman Noises*)

After confirming that the range of motion of its legs and arms has dropped significantly, Kousuke closes in.

Ronis tries to avoid it, but his frozen arm with his bent bent didn’t listen to him.

Cutting the two arms with one swing.

Along with the pain, it seemed that something like fear appeared on the Ronis’s face.

It may be an illusion.

“If you manage to escape now, you will eat humans, won’t you?”

Taking a stance with the sword…

“I don’t have a grudge against you, but I feel like taking the humans’ side rather than the monsters’. Sorry.”

Ronis seems to have tried to breath fire, but it was too late.

Kuro swipes his sword sideways, separating the Ronis’s neck from its body.

The neck, which fluttered while spattering blood, rolled along the slope for a while even after it fell to the ground. The body made a loud noise and fell. (TL: *Sad Lizardman Noises*)

“Has the road been opened up, my lady?”

Kousuke, while shaking off the blood on his sword, whispered as such to Shiro who was standing upright.

“Three spells is overkill for a Ronis as an opponent”

“…You sure are strict”

“I understand that you want to test them out, and its fine because it is [Zest], but in a high-difficult labyrinth, the lack of magical power will lead to death, so you also need the ability to determine where and when to use it.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

Indeed, it was exactly as Shiro said.

Besides, Kosuke didn’t really want to show off his power.

It seemed important to use the only necessary amount of power for each situation.

Even worse if it is harmful to those who cannot do it properly.

“That said, well done winning the fight alone. Yoshi Yoshi~.”

Shiro said and stroked his head while going up and down.

“I am honored by your compliment.”

When he politely bowed, Shiro laughed softly.

“jaaa~ Let’s go!”

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