Chapter 767

Chapter 767

Missile-shaped new weapon.

The reason I ordered its development was straightforward.Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

'We have more magic cores than we can use in equipment manufacturing!'

As the war entered its final stages, we began to receive an excessive supply of magic cores. In the last battle alone, we collected a massive amount of magic cores from named monsters.

Meanwhile, the smithy’s production slots were already full.

With the existing workforce at Crossroad's smithy, dwarves, and personnel gathered from all over the world, the smithy operated non-stop, day and night.

The smithy was responsible for making and repairing equipment, creating and repairing artifacts, producing and maintaining defense facilities, and even crafting and repairing gear for regular soldiers.

Even though we had quality materials, turning them into equipment immediately was becoming increasingly difficult.

'Of course, I could prioritize their creation, but at this rate, most items would be completed after the war is over.'

What use are new items if they come out after the final stage?

I pondered. How could we efficiently consume these abundant magic cores within the remaining time?

After much thought, the solution I came up with was this.

"Introducing!"

I shouted, pointing to the cannon Damien had finished preparing.

"The new weapon of the monster front! 'Nuclear Bomb'!"

...No, it's definitely not like Earth's nuclear bombs.

It's named with a bit of trolling because it's a 'bomb' made with pure magic 'cores'.

'The official name is Magic Core Missile.'

Most equipment is designed with the premise of 'lasting as long as possible'. The magic core is the cornerstone of this premise.

This stable, long-term power source is the core and flower of magical civilization. With proper maintenance, magic cores can work perfectly for centuries.

'But! We don’t need something that lasts for centuries right now!'

If we can just get through the next few battles ahead, that’s enough!

Thus, the 'Magic Core Missile' was designed with no regard for conserving this precious resource. Once the launch sequence begins, the magic core instantly goes into overdrive, converting all its potential and future possibilities into a single explosion.

'The essence of a monster commander’s lifetime is in its magic core.'

An ultimate luxury to use all that essence in one go! The height of extravagance!

Most importantly, it's relatively simple to produce! It doesn’t take up much space in the already packed smithy's production slots!

Kelibey explained that the missile's safety mechanism and propellant were the result of accumulated research, and he gave a lecture on how magically engineered this missile is.

Moreover, the sequential reaction for the explosion requires N-grade, R-grade, and SR-grade magic cores as the trigger, a weapon that burns through one of each type of magic core—N, R, SR, SSR—in one go.

'But the crucial point is that it has a short production time.'

Don’t save the resources! Don’t hoard research results! Burn everything for the remaining battles!

Anyway, that was a long explanation!

"Let's start the new weapon test!"

Everyone deployed in the area had put on their sunglasses.

Damien also donned large goggles and nodded. I gave a thumbs-up.

"Fire away, Damien!"

"Launching 'Flame Giant Bomb'! 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...!"

At the signal, Damien pulled the large trigger backward,

Thoom-!

The missile shot up into the sky, propelled by the launcher.

It looked more like a mortar than a missile in terms of size and launch method, but who cares! As long as it hits the enemy effectively!

Fweee...

The magic core missile soared to its peak in the sky and began descending.

It fell directly above the Samdoksim Affliction Legion.

"Om(ॐ)-!"

As the Affliction statues chanted in unison, a dazzling golden aura formed around them. It was their 'nullify damage below a certain threshold' barrier.

"Then we'll just hit them with an attack that exceeds that barrier’s defense!"

I waved my hand.

Simultaneously, the missile, tracing a clean trajectory, touched the golden barrier.

Whoosh...

A sensation as if the surrounding air was compressed,

BOOM-!

An enormous noise, light, and intense heat exploded forth.

Despite the considerable distance, the shockwave reached us. I quickly deployed a magic wall to block the flying debris.

Thoom-!

The missile shot into the sky, hovered for a moment, and then began its descent.

Tamn, Jin, and Chi roared fiercely and swung their weapons at the missile, unleashing their attacks.

Bang...!

This time, the missile couldn’t evade and exploded mid-air.

...And then.

Screeee!

From the exploding missile, ten warheads separated and rained down.

Like a cluster bomb from Earth, this missile, inheriting the properties of the monster commander Decagon, fragmented into ten conical pieces and blanketed the ground.

Boom-boom-boom-boom-boom!

Massive explosions and overwhelming shockwaves swept the area. I adjusted my sunglasses.

"It's interesting how the characteristics of each commander manifest."

"...Do you think we've defeated them?"

"No. The Samdoksim Affliction Legion has a final phase."

I explained the enemy legion while glaring at the silhouette of the giants through the lingering smoke.

"Their most terrifying aspect is their mental attack."

Samdoksim. And the 108 Afflictions.

They don’t physically attack us; instead, they approach while endlessly reciting mantras.

The problem is that hearing their corrupted mantras contaminates the mind.

Greed, anger, and foolishness endlessly surge, bringing forth all kinds of negative emotions. Eventually, if exposed to their recitations for too long, even heroes and soldiers will go mad and either commit suicide or kill each other.

Before this happens, their barrier must be nullified and they must be taken down, but their barrier is incredibly sturdy... overall, they are a headache-inducing enemy.

In the game, you had to divide your forces, whittling down the barrier with one unit until the mental contamination reached its limit, then swapping to another unit. It required a prolonged battle.

‘But we don’t have to do that.’

With me possessing [Unyielding Commander], we are safe from mental contamination. The barrier was easily obliterated by the missiles.

The problem is after nullifying the barrier and taking them down.

These bastards have a second phase...

‘It was incredibly annoying in the game too...’

Once the barrier is nullified, all 108 Affliction statues are destroyed, and only Tamn, Jin, and Chi remain and take significant damage.

Given they are both giants and monsters, it’s pretty obvious what they would do.

The second phase, rich with tradition and history.

"Fusion!"

Whirrrrr...!

As the thick smoke and dust cleared from the epicenter of the explosion.

There stood a truly colossal statue, exuding a terrifying aura.

With the three heads of a rooster, snake, and pig on one body, and six arms rising to the sky in a lotus-like stance.

A monster with three heads and six arms.

"Asura...!"

Flash-!

Its six red eyes gleamed brightly.

Tamn, Jin, and Chi, now in the form of Asura, began to chant.

"我昔所造諸惡業 (I confess the evil deeds committed in my past)."

Their previous sins were committed due to greed, anger, and foolishness.

"皆由無始貪瞋癡 (All were born from beginningless greed, anger, and foolishness)."

Through body, speech, and mind.

"從身口意之所生 (They originated from my body, speech, and mind)."

They now sincerely repent all those sins.

"一切我今皆懺悔 (I now repent for all those sins)." (TL Note: I will be leaving the Chinese Chanting there)

"..."

It’s a beautiful confession.

Why are they chanting this while charging at us with weapons raised?!

--TL Notes--

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