332 Lesson 328: Makoto Takatsuki Challenges the Divine Beast Part 2

― ― Fate Magic Mental Acceleration (Mind Axel)

I stretched my time as long as I could.

... and suddenly, you're struck by an intense headache.

I was clearly aware of the impossibility.

But this is the most precious minute of my life.

It can be even the last minute if you are bad.

That's why I think about it.

I don't know what I can do now.

(Takatsuki Makoto. Can't you twist the future with the Spirit of Time, as you've done to me before?)

(Eh... Ancient Dragon King (Ashtarot)?)

(I just talked to her just in case.)

This guy... I didn't expect him to speak directly to my spirit...

She was secretly stunned.

(Fufufu, Ashtaroto-kun. That's impossible. I can't interfere with an interstellar war scaled Divine Beast. Even if you can call the Great Spirit of Time, you might be able to do something about it.)

(It's not going to work, Nia-sama)

(That's how it works, it's not funny)

Naturally, I spoke to the spirit of the Goddess of the Moon (Nyal).

These guys... they're chatting with people's heads.

Incidentally, the great spirits of that time had never seen them before, and they didn't even know they were there.

I'm sure I'll never see you again.

Even calling the three Spirits of time gave up most of their lives.

I ignore the chatter between the Ancient Dragon King and the Moon Goddess.

Then, I checked my cards again.

Water Magic - Beginner.

My first weapon since I came to this world, my ability to be considered a partner.

My magic power (mana) is at least due to my proficiency in water magic.

In Water Magic, I was confident that I could cross any wizard opponent.

Spirit user skill.

The skill I gave you by becoming a follower of the goddess.

My trump card with less magic power.

It's thanks to the spirits that we can fight like a human.

In the battle against the Demon King and a thousand years ago, I was able to survive because I was helped by the great spirits of the water (Undine).

But the great spirits you can rely on are now full of angels.

Sun Magic - Beginner.

Ability given by the sun goddess (Altena) a thousand years ago.

At present, by synchronizing with Princess Noel, the [Song of Victory March] of the Saintess's skill is strengthened by the Great Spirits of the Water.

I think it's because of this skill that I manage to draw against the Angel Corps.

Destiny Magic - Beginner.

The same ability that the goddess of destiny (Ira) received a thousand years ago.

I was currently using Fate Magic and Mental Acceleration (Mind Axel) in my Progression System.

I was often helped by powerful demons and demon kings a thousand years ago.

Dagger of the goddess (Noah).

An artifact that defeated the Great Demon King a thousand years ago.

I don't know how many times I've been saved.

As far as I know, it's the strongest in its class, but it's too small for a Divine Beast opponent.

"Bright Mirror Water" skill.

I'm sure it was because of this skill that I came to the Otherworld and was left in the Temple of Water without being able to abandon myself.

For me, a monster stronger than myself or a monster who could challenge the demon king without touching the demon king's opponent.

Currently, I was calmly confronting the Divine Beast because of this skill.

Until now, it was all the ability I had used against the Divine Beast.

"But the last one is..."

― ― "RPG Player" skill.

A strange ability to show me a choice at a time I'm not sure about.

There were occasional scenes that suggested a future crisis, but the frequency was casual.

There are many cases where there was no reaction when I fell into quite a pinch.

I was able to use my point of view switching and map ability effectively...

I still don't understand the condition that "the choice is displayed".

I trust them, but I don't have a good sense of mastery.

But.

(Because this is the last time....)

RPG Player skill, please.

Auxiliary (...) Ke (...) Ke (...) Ku (...) Ke (...).

I prayed for a straw. [M]

Reacting to the voice of your heart, a letter floats in the air.

Takatsuki Makoto, which way do you want to go?

From the sky.

From top right

From Right

From Bottom Right

Straight ahead.

From Left

From top left

From Bottom Left

From Bottom

(Is this...?)

Open your eyes.

It is the first time that nine choices have emerged.

Is there a "correct answer" in this?

"But there are nine of them..."

"Huh...!"

You can hear the screams coming from next door.

Queen Noelle was grabbing my arm and looking at me with a blue face.

Does she have a choice?

I was curious, but I don't have time to check.

I will look at the nine choices again.

If there is a correct answer, 1/9.

Even if you can start over with the two remaining spirits, on March 9.

No, in the first place, there was no guarantee that the spirit of the next time would be able to start over.

The target was the Divine Beast.

Once I know that I'm using the Spirit of Time, I'll be done with the countermeasures.

Think of this as your last chance.

In any case, the no-hint is tight in 1/9.

(Mr. [RPG Player] skill...)

Ask in your heart.

(It's hard to choose the right answer from the nine choices....)

Well, let's just try to rely on it.

It was the first time I had relied so much on my RPG Player skill.

(It might be sloppy, but... can you tell me the [correct answer]?)

I tried saying no.

Well, I guess it's impossible to get stoned.

"...... Huh?"

One of the nine choices is the beginning of the radiance (...) (...) (...) (...).

It's like saying 'this' is the answer.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

Are you sure about this?

(...... I believe you?)

Take a small, deep breath.

"Ashtarot! Keep going straight!" Head straight to the submarine temple! "

I told the King of the Ancient Dragons where the [Answer] skill had pointed out.

"Are you insane!?"

“I'm serious, please!”

"...... I don't know what's going on!"

The Ancient Dragon King spread his large wings in black and plunged into a straight line towards the undersea shrine.

◇Noel Artena Highlands Perspectives◇

Battle against the Divine Beast Leviathan.

When it all started, it was a mythical battle like the one in the legend.

A giant beast of God that stretches all the way to heaven.

On the other hand, a pouring comet.

More than a million great spirits of water and angels fighting.

And what we are riding is the most powerful Demon King and the famous Ancient Dragon King.

Not once or twice have I almost stopped breathing.

Moreover, we were once (...) killed (...) by the Divine Beast (...).

If it hadn't been aligned with Makoto's [Bright Mirror Water] skill, it would have been confused by now.

(...... Mr. Makoto)

I stared across the face of the nationally recognized hero of the Land of Water (Roses).

- I haven't given up yet.

The eyes seemed to tell the story.

At that time, I noticed something wrapped around my hand like a thread.

(Huh?)

When I realized it, it wasn't one or two, but many, many, many...

Gradually, it grew and moved like a living creature.

(Is this... the thread of destiny magic?)

The only thing I'm good at is solar magic.

However, she had acquired all seven attributes of Magic Aptitude by becoming a Saintess.

In my spare time, I was able to handle the magic of the Seven Attributes.

Among them was Destiny Magic.

― ― Destiny Magic Causal Thread

It was a magical force (mana) that was connected to all creatures.

It seems that if you follow that thread, you can see the future of the opponent.

I haven't reached that point, but the Great Sage taught me how.

Causal threads are more connected than those of higher rank or power.

"There are thousands of causal threads connected to Noel." Well, the royals are all alike... but you're exceptional. It's hard to rebuild a saintly woman. "

"Oh, is that so?" I can barely see, so I don't know.... "

I remember looking around at my body.

My proficiency in fate magic was low, and I wasn't as good as the Great Sage.

Then, I continued training in fate magic during the king's affairs, thinking that it might be useful in the fight against the Great Demon King, and I could see the causal thread slightly.

And suddenly, a lot of causal threads are wrapped around my body.

But if you look closely, it wasn't me.

This thread is next to me.....

"... hehe!?"

Inadvertently, a voice leaks out like a scream.

Thousands, tens, tens of thousands, tens of thousands of threads of cause and effect are wrapped around Makoto-san's body as I grab her arm.

From all sides, the causal thread stretches and entangles Makoto-san.

The thread of causation continues to grow.

I can barely see Mr. Makoto anymore.

It looks like it has been painted black with causal threads that are intertwined in a mess.

It's as if all the causal threads of this world are connected...

And the chunk of causal thread is getting bigger and bigger.

In the blink of an eye, I drank a terrible number of chunks of causal thread.

It was dark in front of me.

(What, what is it!?)

(Fufufu... it's interesting, isn't it? (What about Noah's apostle?

(Nay, Moon Goddess (Nia). what the hell is going on with this....)

(He called it the [RPG Player] skill. I don't know the details either.)

(Nia-sama doesn't understand either...?)

Is that possible?

Even the goddess doesn't know what she's capable of?

What is Makoto doing in the first place?

The doubts are endless.

It was not so long after dark.

Is it only a few seconds?

"Ashtarot! Keep going straight!"

"Are you insane!?"

“I'm serious, please!”

"...... I don't know what's going on!"

The causal threads that surrounded us disappeared when we noticed.

Then, the Ancient Dragon King plunged straight into the submarine temple.

A tremendous acceleration.

Leaving behind the great spirits and angels of the water fighting around you in an instant.

However, even the ancient dragon king killed us in an inevitable attack earlier.

(Please...... Goddess of the Sun......, bless you......)

I kept praying.

- Woong!!!!

For a moment, something huge passed over us.

"I dodged you!" Divine Beast Leviathan! "

I heard the king of ancient dragons cheering.

But it soon turned into a bitter voice.

"Ugh... damn it!!"

I didn't even know what was going on...

One of the wings of the Ancient Dragon King was broken from the root and was lost.

That's right... the next moment I thought...

"Spatial Transition (Teleport)"

The voice of the ancient dragon king was heard, and the figure of the ancient dragon king disappeared.

Oh, it's going down!?

"The Phoenix of Water, carry us."

Makoto-san's magic kept us from falling.

... gwaaaaaaaa!!

In the distance, I heard the scream of the Ancient Dragon King.

The ancient dragon king is surrounded by angels.

So I finally realized that the Ancient Dragon King had gone to hell to get us out.

They've made a spatial transition, and they've missed us.

Help the Ancient Dragon King, the Spirit of Time.

Makoto-san is giving instructions to the spirits.

At the same time, we headed for the submarine temple.

However, Mr. Makoto's movement using water magic was slower than that of the Ancient Dragon King.

Not only the beasts of God, but also the angels are coming at us.

The distance to the undersea shrine was still a long way.

"The Spirit of Time, stop spending time around us."

The scenery stood still.

Angels, the great spirits of the water stop moving.

(If only I could do this...)

It was a relaxing moment.

Suddenly a large shadow covered us.

In the time that should have stopped, it was moving normally......

"Doesn't it work for Leviathan after all..."

”Kaaaaaaaa!”

I screamed.

Something huge is approaching us.

Oh, that Leviathan attack crushed me... to death.

- Woong!!!!

Leviathan's attack just passed right by my back.

We didn't die.

And you can clearly see it in the undersea shrine.

"Just a little bit more..."

"Almost there..."

My king!

The Great Spirit of the Water (Dia) suddenly appeared next to Makoto.

A sharp spear tip passed in front of me.

As I noticed, an angel with a stronger magical power than the other angels was approaching.

Diaeres intercepts the angel.

"... this is an archangel." I'll keep it down here! "

"Excuse me, Dear."

Makoto didn't turn around and kept moving forward.

I was the only one looking behind.

Oh, my God!

There are many archangels at Dia!?

I didn't have time to think...

The archangels are approaching us.

They don't seem to be able to stop the Spirit of Time.

I'll fly it, Noel-san.

Makoto muttered in a small voice.

I don't think I'm going to fight the Archangel.

Grrrr, the ancient dragon king and scarlet speed.

However, the flight was terribly violent and incomparably rough compared to that of the Ancient Dragon King.

(Ahh... no)

While flying up, down, left, and right, avoiding the pursuit of the archangels, I lost consciousness, unable to withstand Makoto's water spells aimed at the undersea shrine.

... just before I closed my eyes.

I felt the strange light from the undersea shrine entering my eyes.

◇

Noel-san, are you okay?

I rubbed my shoulders, and I regained consciousness.

"What... is this place?"

It wasn't the back of the Phoenix of Water Magic that I was riding before.

I was sleeping on a hard cobblestone.

No, is this really a stone?

The ground is made of mysterious material that glows vaguely.

Is the goddess of the moon still there?

Makoto asked.

Speaking of which, 30 minutes was the limit.

"... no, it seems that there is no descent now."

As I flutter around, I check my consciousness.

As before, the feeling of lending the body to the goddess has disappeared.

Perhaps the goddess of the moon left her body.

Nevertheless, you are still unconscious.

How unconscious I was...

You've arrived.

Mr. Makoto's emotional voice said, "Hah!”

Yes, we have avoided the onslaught of the Divine Beast Leviathan and the Archangels.

"And the destination is..."

Fearlessly face forward.

The view in front of me paused for a moment.

(Th-this is......)

While holding back my trembling body, I looked up at the structure.

The construction is very simple.

However, it is an enormous building.

Isn't it ten times taller than Highland Castle?

The width is too large to see the edges.

When I saw Leviathan, the Divine Beast, standing on his back, I didn't understand its magnitude.

Each pillar is like a tower, and a beautiful sculptural pattern is carved in the distance.

How long will it take to reproduce this building with human hands?

No, maybe it can't be reproduced by human hands.

Too majestic, too gorgeous.

It's even fantastic.

The reason for this is probably because the whole building is shining with gold.

It's a beautiful building, isn't it?

……

I could not agree with Mr. Makoto's crush.

In one way or another, I felt the illusion of being crushed just by looking at the presence of too much.

It is not a building inhabited by people.

"Here you are..."

We've arrived, Lord Noah.

Makoto-san's voice made my throat throb.

Past, a thousand years.

No, it is one of the final labyrinths (last dungeons) that no one has ever reached before.

― ― We stood at the entrance to the undersea shrine.