Chapter 286 Dragon-slayer Blade
A colorful cocoon crashed to the ground like a shooting star, creating a tremendous sound. A thin layer of water spread across the ground, splashing violently.
In that moment, Io shouted.
"LOOOOOOOGAAAAAN!!! Finish it!!!"
"──!? I see!!"
The colorful cocoon that hit the ground began to shrink, as if it was crushing whatever was trapped inside, releasing its magic power.
However, the speed of its shrinking was much slower than when they saw it on the 49th floor.
This meant that the Chronosphere was resisting inside. And that Io's [Elemental Orb Robe: Orb Break] couldn't defeat him either.
Understanding this, Logan took out a disposable longsword from the ring instead of the "Black Moon" and infused it with aura.
While pouring aura into the sword, he dashed toward the fallen giant cocoon.
Along the way, the sword made a clear sound, "Ring!!" and transformed into a platinum-colored sword.
When Logan got the giant cocoon within his sword's range, the colorful magic cocoon rapidly deteriorated, crumbling into pieces and disappearing as light particles.
From within emerged the Chronosphere, which had deployed a layered barrier and endured Io's magic.
"──!!"
"HIIIIIIEEEEEAAA!!!"
In an instant, Logan and the Chronosphere locked eyes.
Without a moment's hesitation, Logan swung the platinum sword.
Sword Saint's final skill──[Dragon-Slaying Slash: Ruin]
It may not be a technique for long distances, but that's exactly why, since there's no need to send out slashes, it's stronger in pure power than [Dragon-Slaying Flash: Invisible Ruin].
That single strike sliced through the layered barrier without resistance and slammed into the body of the Chronosphere behind it.
When Logan swung his arm, there was no sword in his hand. Only a single platinum-colored slash marked on the Chronosphere's body proved that a sword had been there.
"Ugh──."
The body of the Chronosphere let out a groan, and the platinum-colored slash began to distort and spread outwards.
ZZZZT, it went.
The platinum light expanded across the entire body of the Chronosphere.
There was no flashy explosion like when [Dragon-Slayer Blade]s collided.
That light simply unraveled the molecular bonds of the target it invaded, turning it back into dust.
Like leaves fluttering down from a tree, the body of the Chronosphere crumbled from the edges and vanished into light.
──If it hits, it's certain death.
That was the characteristic of the technique called [Dragon-Slaying Slash: Ruin].
And indeed, the body of the Chronosphere crumbled into dust and disappeared.
"Too bad. I'm not dead."
But that voice came from behind Logan.
As he pulled out "Black Moon" from his hand, he turned around. Logan muttered with a bitter expression.
"What am I supposed to do...!!"
What he saw ahead was the unharmed Chronosphere.
The left arm that Logan had sliced off was back to normal without a single scratch.
Indeed, the body of Chronosphere was turned to dust by the [Dragon-Slayer Blade]. There's no doubt about that.
However, just a moment before that, he severed his own head with the [Space Rupture Slash] before the platinum light could invade him, and then he teleported with just the head. After that, he used [Status Restoration] to return his body to normal
──The [Dragon-Slayer Blade] is truly Logan's trump card.
Since it didn't work, doubts and fears about whether they could really defeat it began to overflow.
(No, wait. There's no way there's an enemy that can't be defeated──)
Logan desperately told himself.
(Chronosphere only severed his head. If I can hit the head with the [Dragon-Slayer Blade], maybe I can defeat it...?)
Even while thinking that, he had no certainty.
Normally, losing the brain would mean losing the ability to use magic, so Chronosphere would likely die without being able to use [Status Restoration]. However, there are enemies that don't die just from losing their head.
Like the false angel that was parasitizing Nord, or the fake goddess that the people of the ≪Wooden Sword Way≫ are still fighting.
It was questionable whether a god like Chronosphere or the Evil God, who seemed to be the boss, would die just from losing their head.
(But, I have no choice but to try... or maybe...)
Hiding his anxiety, Logan, along with Lucia and the others, heard Chronosphere calmly say.
"Well then── shall we begin the second round?"
* * *
(I knew it...)
The battle with the Chronosphere, which was revived by [Status Restoration], has resumed.
Logan and Io are at the center, continuing the fight just like before. Lucia and the others are desperately trying to weaken the Chronosphere with [Space Control], but the situation is clearly unfavorable.
Indeed, Chronosphere is unable to unleash his full power because he must allocate his computational resources to maintain [World Severance].
Even so, if Logan's [Dragon-Slayer Blade] cannot defeat him, there's no way to overcome him.
Furthermore, in terms of magical energy, he is overwhelmingly superior, except for Lucia. If either Logan or Io falls, the delicate balance they maintain will crumble.
As time passes, Lucia and the others' defeat draws closer...
But──
(I'm sure of it)
Reflecting on the Chronosphere's previous battles, Chloe became more convinced.
That's why, using the Brain Support Device's function, she communicated with Lucia through 'thought communication.'
'Lady Lucia──'
'Chloe!?'
'I have an idea.'
What she suggested wasn't anything complicated.
However, upon hearing it, Lucia opposed it. Chloe's idea seemed too ridiculous. It was also too dangerous to agree with.
'That's definitely not okay!!'
'No, I will do it.'
Chloe rejected Lucia's opposition.
And then she cut off the 'thought communication' and started to walk away.
Heading towards the Chronosphere to fight Logan and the others.
"──? Chloe...? ."
"Lady Chloe!? What are you doing!? It's dangerous here!! Get back!!"
Both Chronosphere and Logan quickly noticed Chloe approaching slowly, as if she were just walking through the city.
Even though they noticed her, the battle didn't stop. They moved around at an incredible speed that Chloe couldn't see, and while resisting the shockwaves that could blow them away if they let their guard down, they just kept getting closer.
Eventually──Chloe stopped, just as Logan had advised.
However, it wasn't because it was dangerous to get any closer.
Chloe gripped her staff with both hands and focused her mind. She raised her magical energy and slowly extended it towards the Chronosphere.
Normally, the speed of magical energy projection should be much faster than sound, but it felt as slow as a cow's walk. Sending her magical energy through the space layered with [Space Control] and [Space Suppression] made Chloe feel like she was walking through water.
Of course, Chronosphere noticed Chloe's magical energy.
"Heh, I don't know what you're planning, but... it's pointless!"
Chronosphere knew that any magic Chloe could use wouldn't be able to hurt him significantly.
On the other hand, Chloe desperately extended her magical energy. Not just in one spot, but over a wide area. Near the fast-moving Chronosphere, ready to activate her magic at any moment.
Taking her time, Chloe finally caught sight of the Chronosphere within the area of her magical energy.
"Chloe! No!!"
Lucia shouted in a panic.
Still, Chloe didn't stop.
Gathering all her courage, she activated her magic between the fighting Chronosphere and Logan.
──[Space Transfer].
"──Huh?"
The punch from the Chronosphere, aimed at Logan, easily pierced through Chloe's abdomen, who had appeared between them.
Shaking, Chloe's arms weakly grabbed the Chronosphere's arm, not strong enough to hold it back.
Coughing up blood, yet still managing a faint smile, Chloe said,
"Pl-please... stop, Chrono──father...!!"
"────"
Chronosphere couldn't move.
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