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Chapter 115 【Boil】 VS 【Domination】
The demon soldiers, armed with swords and spears, surrounded us. They seemed to be both hostages and combatants. The one controlling them was perched high on the back of the Chimera. This guy was completely relying on others.
Now, I couldn't fight with both hands occupied. I had to free up one hand, either the right one supporting Beato or the left one holding Mel.
"Sorry, Mel-chan. My top priority is Beato."
"I understand. Don't worry about me. I can take care of myself. Frejenta's mage is not to be underestimated!"
"Thanks. I'll cover you as much as I can."
Lowering Mel, who was hanging, I turned to Beato on my back.
"Hang on tight, it might sway a bit. I'll definitely protect you."
"..."
Nodding, Beato tightened her grip on my hand wrapped around her. I could feel her warmth, softness, and delicateness, making me determined to protect her. With my free left hand, I drew the crimson swordbreaker and pointed the tip toward Rugolf in the sky.
"Hey, you damn bastard. Is the view good from up there?"
"Huh? I don't care about the view... My only interest is your corpse and the girl on your back. I'm an efficiency-oriented person, you know. Ugh, troublesome..."
He yawned without even looking at us and responded as if it was too much trouble.
"If you don't want to move that much, I'll stop your heart right now. Get ready."
"You're the one who should be ready... Puppets, go kill them. Do it fast..."
Following Rugolf's command, the soldiers rushed at us, about fifty of them. In terms of race, demons are strong, but there are fewer of them than I thought. This was probably the only force easily mobilized inside the castle.
"Is this the number you're going to kill us with?"
After confirming that Mel-chan was ready with her staff against the wall, I dove into the group of enemies. I needed to make sure they didn't get too close to Mel-chan.
Two demon soldiers at the front simultaneously swung their swords. After dodging the attack from the right, I intercepted the left sword with the serrated part of the sword breaker, twisting and breaking it. I followed up with a kick that wasn't lethal.
The two soldiers were sent flying, hitting the wall and causing them to lose consciousness. Doing this for everyone seemed like a painstaking task.
"Alright."
To quickly reduce their numbers, I threw my swordbreaker straight up.
"…!?"
I had a feeling that Beato was surprised, but I didn't have time to check. I dodged the attacks coming from the front and sides, ensuring that neither I nor Beato got hit, and touched the approaching swords one by one with the fingertips of my free left hand.
"Melt!"
With the shout, I enhanced my magic, causing the swords of about ten soldiers to simultaneously melt into red liquid. It would take time if I touch them through my sword, but with bare hands, it's instantaneous.
While controlling the molten liquid, I performed a spinning kick. The soldiers who were kicked in the face were sent flying, taking down the remaining ones. As the last of the soldiers fell, I caught the sword falling around me while spinning.
"…!!"
I feel Beato's intense gaze from behind. Her eyes are sparkling, perhaps? I didn't have the luxury to check.
"And on top of that, this guy too…!"
I gathered myself and threw the ten floating lava balls toward the Chimera carrying Rugolf. He was completely off guard, and the projectiles hit the creature's body splendidly.
"Eeeeeehh!!"
It let out a disturbing, baby-like cry, but it seemed I didn't manage to finish it off. It fell to the ground with burns all over its body, but it was still alive.
Maintaining the boiling of the lava consumed a lot of magical power, so it's time to cancel it.
"Tch, did it already get taken down?"
"With the enemy earlier, one hand is more than enough. But with this guy… Beato, go to Mel-chan. I won't have the luxury of carrying you while dealing with this guy."
"…!"
Beato nodded, jumped down from my back, and rushed towards Mel-chan, who was standing with wobbly legs, readying her staff. Alright, the rest is simple. It's time for a direct confrontation with Rugolf, the trashy guy whom I would send straight to hell.
"A showdown with me…? Why do I have to do something like that? Just do it on your own…"
What's with this guy, muttering something incomprehensible?
"Sigh, let's just finish this. It's annoying. You catch the other half of the Saint, bring her to me…"
"…Are you okay in the head? There's no way I'm handing Beato over to you—"
"No, you won't hand her over... Using my 【Domination】 power, you see..."
Rugolf raised his left hand towards me. At that moment, something nauseating invaded my mind.
"Submit to me. Surrender the other half of the Saint," a voice resonated directly in my head, repeating the command. A disturbing magical force swirled within my mind, threatening to devour my consciousness.
"Ugh… Gahhh…!! Gaaahh…!!"
I clutched my head and dropped to my knees on the grass. I resisted desperately against the murky force in my mind that seemed intent on engulfing my sense of self. There was no way I would let myself be consumed. I wouldn't become a puppet for that bastard!
"Hey, hey, don't resist too much... It's a pain. If you keep resisting, things might get weird, you know?"
If I just obeyed, it would be easier. No, shut up! Shut up! Shut up!
I absolutely won't yield! I won't forget myself... I'll never forget!
"I... I will protect Beato...! I will protect Beato, and I will kill you!!"
Gripping the grass on the ground and inadvertently unleashing a burst of magical power, the chaotic mess in my head was cleanly swept away.
Simultaneously, I sent magma created from melting the ground toward Rugolf.
"Huh? Why can't I control you...? Annoying..."
He casually waved his hand, creating an incredible force that completely obliterated the magma projectiles before they reached him.
"Phew... So, is it over now? My head feels incredibly clear. Though there's still a boiling hatred towards you."
"I see, magical power, huh... If I had clashed with a stronger magical power, she might not have dispelled the enchantment... Damn, I've been controlling too many, so it didn't work well."
He's muttering something again. What a pain.
"But well, I won't fight... Summon, Draco-Chimera!"
A magic circle unfolded around Rugolf, and six creatures appeared. These Chimeras have two heads—one lion and one dragon.
"What's that? It looks awful."
"The latest creation born from experiments... Three times stronger than a regular Chimera and ferocious as well."
As soon as they spotted the severely injured Chimera, the summoned creatures attacked in unison, tearing it apart without leaving a trace of bones.
"Seems like they were hungry... They're eyeing you too," Rugolf said, gesturing with his left hand. The creatures, having finished their meal, turned their attention towards me.
But you know, these guys weren't my enemies right now.
"Well then, the job is done... Hey, the other half of the Saint. Hurry up and come to me."
"..."
Wait, what?
"Onee-san!? What's wrong!?"
Beato started walking towards Rugolf. Her expressive face turns into an emotionless doll-like expression, swaying unsteadily.
"No way... You, with Beato...!"
"That girl is already under the control of 【Domination】. Certainly, even with six Draco-Chimeras, you won't be killed... But you know, they can at least buy some time until she is taken away, right...?"
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