Chapter 299: Apostle of the desert god

Chapter 299: Apostle of the desert god

We came to the Sandwall Desert to see if we could really get in. Koihi and Wako were not safe, so I chose Gray and Konoha.

We go into the terrifying sandstorm. Then nothing happens. I was relieved...diving into a sandstorm is heartbreaking.

As we continued on, we eventually broke through the sandstorm and a new land spread out before us.

It looks like something out of the Arabian Nights or something! For now, the warp gate that had been set up at the dwarven village will be installed here. It doesn't make sense over there.

Now, the members here are stiff. Since this is a good opportunity, we want to see what kind of monsters will appear.

As we walked along, we found a mining point, so I tried mining. Then I got something unexpected.

Iron Sand: Rarity 5 Material Item Quality C-

A material from which steel ore and titanium ore can be obtained by ore separation. Furthermore, steel of high purity can be made by a special process.

Is the desert sand here iron sand? It looks like regular sand to me...no, iron sand is a bigger deal than that. Because as the explanation says, iron sand can be combined with carbon to make steel, as I recall.

To make this also requires, as explained above, a special iron-making technique. It is the famous Tatara iron making in a certain anime. If this is the explanation, it must be somewhere.

And ore separation, from the name I assume it is a technique learned through the alchemy skill, but steel ore and titanium ore are huge. I must collect them.

While I was absorbed in mining, Gray suddenly reacted.

"Gaaaa!"

There is a dull sound behind me. When I turned around, I saw that Gray had stopped the enemy's weapon. What the hell? This guy? There was no sign, no sound, nothing.

"Gray! Haaaa!"

Ion slashes at the enemy, but the enemy leaps and distances himself from us. That's when I made the identification.

Anubis' Apostle?

? ? ?

The name suggests an enemy like a jackal cerian beast. Its weapon is an axe, or is it a sickle? It is carrying a weapon of unknown name.

It seems to be an apostle, which means it is not Anubis. Anubis is the god of the underworld in Egyptian mythology. There is no way I can win. However, apostle must have meant one who was sent. Then we have a chance to win.

While we were looking at Anubis Apostle, Anubis Apostle took something out. It was a golden item...a card designed to revive the dead in a famous card game.

I had a very bad feeling about this.

"Blitz!"

I unleash a blitz, but the blitz is attracted like a lightning rod to Anubis Apostles mysterious weapon and hits him. However, it fell to the ground and was neutralized. How is that possible?

Sand rises from the ground as the item Anubis Apostle took out glows and a mummy appears. I had a bad feeling about this.

Sand Mummy Lv 25

Normal Monster Subjugation Target Active

These guys who appeared also have weapons. Basically, they seem to have sabers, but some of them have spears. They are troublesome.

"Ion, Gray, Nowa, take care of the Anubis Apostle. We'll take care of the ones below. Lily, Konoha"

Everyone moves on my command.

First, Lily slashes the Sand Mummies with her large sword. Three Sand Mummies fall prey, but the defeated Sand Mummies become sand. But the sand rises again and the Sand Mummies revive.

"Eh!?"

This surprises Lily. If you are defeated by the sacred attribute, the zombie's revival should be null and void. But these guys were revived. This means that their revival is different from zombie revival. What I suspect is that item. Okay.

"Lily. Get ready to charge slash"

"But, Takuto. It won't work on these guys, okay?"

"My aim isn't these guys, so it's okay"

"All right!"

Lily enters the pool.

"Konoha, I need you to hold them back"

"Hoo!"

Konoha fires a barrage of icicles, knocking down one Sand Mummy after another and slowing them down. I contact Ion via synchro.

Ion, when Lily is ready, we'll switch places. Give me the timing

I understand!

Nowa, I want you to stop the enemy at the same time

But unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's going to be easy.

...Nii. Shadow binding doesn't seem to work on this guy. Even if I bind it, it moves

An enemy for whom Nowa's shadow binding doesn't work...still, this is on a different level from what we've seen so far. Then we will have to use other means. Fortunately, Nowa specializes in such things.

Can't you just use your evil eye?

...I'll try

"Takuto! I can go!"

"Okay!"

I'll get ready too. Ion slashes at Anubis Apostle.

Now! Takuto-san!

"Shift Change!"

Lily and Ion switch places, using a staff technique that I had not used before.

"...Evil Eye!"

Nowa's evil eye lowers the status of Anubis Apostle and causes it to be in a state of suspension. Furthermore, Gray bites the weapon it was holding, leaving it completely open. I got it!

"Charge Slash!"

Lily's charge slash hits and the Anubis apostle is defeated. The quintessence can't withstand the weakening of the evil eye and Lily's charge slash...but there is also something unexpected on our side. A large number of sand mummies remain.

I had thought that they would disappear once the Anubis Apostle was defeated, but it seems that was not the case. However, Konoha's attack had stopped reviving them. Then, let's leave it to Ion.

Lily, Nowa, Gray. Come this way. Ion's Dragon Wave will annihilate them all

I built a shelter with an earth wall and we're ready to go.

"Ion, please"

"Yes! Dragon Technique, Dragon Wave!"

Ion generates a wave and the Sand Mummies are swallowed and annihilated. Water is precious in the desert. Taste it gratefully and die.

I dismantle the Anubis Apostle. Then I get a hefty item.

Ankh: Important Item

The most popular amulet called the sign of life.

It has the power to bring the dead back to life, but can only be used by the chosen one.

So this is a talisman. But the purpose of this item is unknown. If it's an important item, it probably means it's a key to something, but for now, let's talk to the others about it.

Now that we've confirmed the strength of the enemy, we'll be retreating for the rest of the day.

When I returned to Liebling, everyone was there. Well then, let me explain what happened yesterday and today.

"I didn't know there was such a quest..."

"I'm amazed you won. Takuto-kun"

Ruin-san is exclaiming and Mel is chuckling. It's a minotaur, so it can't be helped.

"I was pretty close, to say the least. Gyuki, the ox demon general and the minotaur were some of the strongest monsters we've fought"

"Of course...and this is the reward"

They look at the future vision crystal, the ox ball and the beheading large sword on the table.

"You will give me the future vision crystal, won't you? Right? It's okay! I'll pay you!"

Nostra-san is annoying.

"It's fine. It's something we don't need"

"Yay! I got exclusive equipment!"

After receiving the money, Nostra-san immediately tries out the future vision crystal.

"I see the future...okay. I'll divine Tristan's underwear tomorrow"

Tristan-san holds an arrow in Nostra-san's face. Her eyes are serious.

"I, I'm just kidding...there's no way I could have divined that in the first place"

Feeding Lv8

Fishing Lv18

Synchro Lv16

Cooperation Lv4

Name Ion Dragonewt Envelope Lv18

Vitality 63

Magic Power 116

Strength 62

Defense 33

Agility 152

Dexterity 109

Skills

Dual Wield Lv32

Spear Lv4

Throwing Maneuver Lv10

Flight Lv9

Swimming Action Lv16

Ice Blade Lv18

Rengeki Lv9

Water Magic Lv16

Blue Wave Motion Lv4

Dragon Technique Lv8Lv9

Dragonification Lv7

Sea Dragon Blessing Lv5

Cooking Lv18

Name Nowa Dragonewt Obsession Lv15Lv16

Vitality 64

Magic Power 132135

Strength 50

Defense 42

Agility 5860

Dexterity 112115

Skills

Shadow Manipulation Lv13

Flight Lv4

Curse Strike Lv4

Shadow Detection Lv9

Shadow Movement Lv5

Shadow Hiding Lv14

Shadow Binding Lv14

Shadow Summoning Lv4

Sign Isolation Lv8

Mimicry Lv5

Night Vision Lv17

Evil Eye Lv6Lv7

Dark Wave Motion Lv1

Darkness Magic Lv2

Dragon Technique Lv4

Dragonification Lv4

Evil Dragon Blessing Lv5

Name Gray Silver Wolf Lv13Lv15

Vitality 5355

Magic Power 3741

Strength 8084

Defensive 3840

Agility 8490

Dexterity 5052

Skills

Bite Lv23

Silver Claw Lv16

Iron Wall Lv14Lv15

Sign Detection Lv25Lv26

Night Vision Lv25Lv26

Danger Detection Lv28Lv29

Silver Fang Lv22

Gale Lv18

Roar Lv13

Name Konoha Snow Owl Lv14Lv15

Vitality 52

Magic Power 8285

Strength 54

Defense 3840

Agility 6163

Dexterity 8184

Skills

Surprise Attack Lv23

Flying Lv32Lv33

Ice Claw Lv15

Feather Throwing Lv18

Night Vision Lv19Lv20

Sign Isolation Lv17

Wind Magic Lv20

Water Magic Lv15

Ice Magic Lv27Lv29

Ice Blade Lv13

Cold Resistance Lv5