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I asked Ruby and her friends to dismantle the light dragons, but we got sidetracked and started talking about materials for the water dragons, which irritated Ruby, who was excited.

I hurried to pick up Gina and the others who wanted to see the dismantling of the light dragons, and we moved to the lowest gravity stone island with Belle and the others who had followed us because they thought it looked interesting.

"Okay, I'll bring out the light dragons.

He calls out to everyone not to be surprised and takes out a light dragon from his magic bag. Immediately, Ruby and the others scatter to check on the Light Dragon.

They seem to be checking mainly whether or not the burnt parts are edible and whether or not the heat has altered the surrounding flesh. But I don't think Bell and the others who seem to be checking by imitating them understand anything.

They put their hands on their chins, nod their heads together when Ruby and the others call out to each other and share information, and report to Ruby and the others that their legs are big and their scales are beautiful. They seem to think they are helping, so it is hard to warn them to stay out of their way.

Mel is wandering around with Belle and the others, approaching the light dragons. The material of the light dragons is something a weapon maker should not overlook. I'm observing them without disturbing them, so I guess it doesn't matter.

"Wow. Master! Master killed that dragon! I wonder if I can do it too!

Marco, who had seen the light dragon, asked me with a glint in his eyes as if he were a ...... boy but a boy.

"Well, it was If who defeated it, but since I'm the one who made the contract, does that mean I defeated it?　I don't know, but I don't think Marco and the others can beat them now. Sylphy, is it possible for an intermediate level spirit to defeat an attribute dragon?"

It seems to be difficult for Belle and her friends, but I think that intermediate level spirits can manage. Living together in the sanctuary, it would be easier for them to evolve, but I don't think Marco's lifespan will last long enough for Fukuchan and the others to become advanced spirits.

If it is impossible for intermediate level spirits, it will be difficult for Marco. No, if he can make a contract with a high level spirit or a great spirit, can he defeat them?　Since we have a chance to meet with the higher spirits, the great spirits, and even the spirit kings in the sanctuary, it would not be surprising if they make a contract with us.

If it's not so bad, we might have a boy and a girl who can take on the whole country. ...... I don't think Gina and her friends would do such a thing, and the spirit side wouldn't help them, but it's pretty scary just to imagine it.

"Yes,...... intermediate level spirits alone are not likely to be able to protect their contractors even if they have enough offensive power. Is it possible if there is a middle level spirit who can attack and a middle level spirit who can defend, with good compatibility of attributes?　I'd like to have two intermediate level spirits to protect the contractor, let alone the attacker."

It seems possible to defeat them even with intermediate spirits. But it's not that easy. Even though If was also caught off guard, the light and dark dragons were outmaneuvered and attacked me, so if our defenses were not strong enough, our contractor would end up getting hit by them.

Marco. the fire dragon in the 50th layer is also almost not defeated even though its existence is known and countermeasures can be taken. It's not easy."

Three intermediate level spirits. I remember that Mr. Barotta's contract spirit was an intermediate spirit of soil. There might be other spiritists in the country who have a contract with intermediate spirits, and they might be able to clear the 50th layer.

"If Uri becomes a middle class spirit, does that mean Fukuchan and the others will be able to do the same?"

That would be ...... can you go?　That would mean 2 wind intermediate spirits, 1 earth intermediate spirit, 1 fire intermediate spirit, and 1 life intermediate spirit. Depending on their compatibility, we can win. If Meru and Meral are added, they will be even more solid.

"It seems winnable, but what about against ...... Sylphy and Fire Dragon in the 50th layer?"

It would be unfortunate if Gina and the others were to be wiped out by the bad idea that they could win. Besides, dragons are so powerful that it's scary just to see them. .......

"Isn't there a good chance that we can win?　But it's a battle, and you can never say never."

So, if there are only middle class spirits, it is dangerous if something happens. With big spirits, it seems to be absolutely certain. Well, it will be a long time before they can become intermediate spirits, considering the influence of the sanctuary. For now, we should be careful not to run into the fire dragon and leave the rest to the judgment of the grown-up Marco and the others.

"Marco, I think we can win if we just hang in there for now. "Marco, I think we can win if we try our best for now, but nothing's guaranteed, so make sure you train hard. If you fail, not only will Marco die, but Gina, Sara, and Kikka may also die.

A shadow falls over Marco's sparkling eyes. ...... I'm sorry I've broken some kid's dream. If I were in Japan, I'd be told not to take a joke seriously.

But I'm sure Gina and the others would feel a lot of regret if they died, so I'll just warn them whether they're air-headed or overprotective. Now all we can do is to deal with this sinking atmosphere.

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"Yuta's brother, start dismantling!"

My heavy response set off a delicate atmosphere, but Gina and the others managed to regain their footing. And now Ruby's cheery signal had completely dispelled the heavy atmosphere by shifting our attention to the light dragons. Ruby, thank you so much!

"Okay!　Let me know if there's anything I can do to help."

"It's okay ...... Oh, Yuta's brother, what about the blood?"

Blood?　I remember Marie saying that dragon blood can be used for something. ....... I think it could be used as medicine or something. We should keep it, since we'll get in trouble if we throw it away.

I guess we could use empty barrels for the blood. We may need a special container, but if we put it in the magic bag of the pioneering tool, it will stop the time and we should be fine. ...... all empty barrels are breweries.

"Wait a minute, I need to secure the blood. I'm going to the brewery to get the empty barrels."

I mean, even if I were to go, I'd have to ask Sylphy to do it. After a short wait, Sylphy came back with a lot of empty barrels floating in the wind.

As expected of the Great Spirit of the Wind, she is super fast. Now we can finally start dismantling the barrels.

"Saffy, you only have to cut the neck, right?

"Yes, the blood hasn't clotted yet, so just the neck should be enough."

"I know what I'm doing. Emme, I'm going to cut the left side of your neck, and you're going to line up the barrels that way!

At Ruby's direction, Emme lays out the barrels, and Citrine and Onyx open the lids of the barrels. The steady progress of the preparations gives us a glimpse of how much time the five of us have spent disassembling.

"Let's go!

The preparations are ready, and Ruby swings a huge kitchen knife down on the neck of the light dragon as if it were a sword. I don't know if the Water Dragon's knife is very sharp or Ruby's skill is amazing, but the Light Dragon's neck is sliced open and blood flows out in a gushing stream.

The blood doesn't clot and is still flowing fast because I put it in my magic bag that stops time as soon as I kill it. Ifu's attack burns the wounds so that there is almost no blood. If I drop my head like Sylphy's, the blood starts to flow, so maybe iff's attack is more convenient for collecting blood.

"Here we go..."

Saffy points his right hand at the flowing blood, and it swirls together and is sucked into an empty barrel. He did not have to worry about the blood falling to the ground.

"Hey, Sylphy. Can a water spirit control blood?

Blood is also water, so it can be manipulated.

"So you can make the blood of demons and humans flow backwards or run rampant in their bodies?"

That would give us a huge advantage over non-bloodless demons like golems and the undead.

"Hmm, I've heard that it doesn't work so well. I don't know about corpses and spilled blood, but isn't the blood circulating in the body under the control of that life form?　It is difficult to interfere in the middle of a battle, even if the opponent accepts it. If it were Dine, it would be possible, but if it were a great spirit, it would be easier to defeat it normally.

It's not impossible, but it's difficult, so it's easier to defeat them normally.

"I thought that if I could manipulate blood, Rain would be able to stop the blood of the attribute dragon and defeat it, but alas..."

"Yuta thinks of some pretty scary things, doesn't he? But Rain can't interfere in a dragon's body.

Sylphy, who chopped off the head of a fire dragon in a snap, told me he was afraid of me. Between stopping the blood and cutting off the head, I think cutting off the head is scarier to look at.

"Well, if you can't do it, I guess it doesn't matter."

But I hadn't thought about being able to manipulate blood, and I guess there are still many things I don't know about what spirits can do. I should be proactive in asking questions from now on.

"Now that the blood is drained, Yuta's brother needs you to put the barrels in storage!"

"Yes, sir. Ruby, if there's anything these girls can do to help, just let them know. It's a good experience."

I try to involve the little ones + Gina + Mel who are watching the dismantling with interest around the light dragon.

"I know what I'm doing. Now I'm going to peel off the scales, and you're all going to help me!"

Scale removal. Interesting that it sounds like cooking fish if you just listen to it. But dragon scales are not that easy to peel off, and I wonder if the little ones can help?

Mel said something to Gina and the others, and they quickly took out the fire dragon dagger. What's that?　Can that thing be used as a demolition knife?

"Mel, Mel, can the Fire Dragon Dagger be used as a demolition knife?"

Yes, of course you can. A simple dismantling knife will not cut through a light dragon. On the other hand, the dagger of the fire dragon will be able to dismantle it easily!

Mel speaks excitedly. He is very happy that his knife will be used to dismantle the dragon.

"All right, Gina and the others, let's peel off the scales! The little spirits are to deliver the peeled scales to Yuta's brother!

The little army + Gina + Mel + Meral cheerfully replied and followed Ruby's instructions to attach themselves to the light dragon's body. It looks like Ruby and the others are going to teach Gina and the others how to remove the scales from the body at first. That way, they won't get hurt.

But having the scales delivered to me means that I'll have a hard time moving around like I do when I'm harvesting vegetables. And since they are the scales of a huge light dragon, there are quite a few of them. I was going to ask Nomos to appraise the treasure while I ask Ruby and the others to dismantle them.