Chapter 53: Exceeding the Limit

Chapter 53: Exceeding the Limit

Fran was overwhelmed by the parent spider. From the spider’s mouth, sharp fangs are clearly visible.

The moment I saw those... My thoughts became seething.

Will I be exposed to Amanda? -Just what are you worrying about, foolish me! Focus on what’s important!

『UOOooooo! Mooveee!』

「OOoon!」

『――Fire?Javelin!』

*Kyuiiiiin — BOboOBoOBoON!*

Urushi launches jet black arrows that mow down the spiders, and my spear of flame pierces through the obstructive cobwebs, setting them on fire in the process.

A little less than 20 spiders were obliterated all at once.

『Damn...!』

However, that was all.

Even more Spiders squirmed out at the end of the passage. Their flame resistance was considerably higher when compared to Trap Spiders.

『In that case――』

I’ll just have to pierce through with Telekinesis Catapult! It had been 10 seconds since we found Fran, and since that time I’ve continued stockpiling Telekinesis. Doing so was subconscious. It had already been ingrained as a habit. Just like how a Swordsman would place their hand on their blade’s handle at the first signs of battle, I stored Telekinesis.

However, until now I had hesitated to release it. I was mindful of Amanda, after all.

But it wasn’t just that, either. Somewhere down the line I had started feeling that it would be useless. Because I clashed against the spiders of this Dungeon, I know firsthand the hardness of the spiders and the strength of their webs. And so, I came to the understanding that a simple Telekinesis Catapult wouldn’t be enough to reach Fran.

And so, what was I to do?

『Just exceed the limit!』

I actually put the power of my usual Telekinesis Catapults to the ‘limit’ every time. They genuinely make use of my ‘full power’.

However, is there really a limit? No. There has never been such a thing.Cheêck out latest novels at novelhall.com

The ‘limit’ I’ve used thus far was placed by myself to secure a margin of safety. It was a limit placed so that I could come out of the attack unscathed. So, if that’s how it is, then I’ll simply remove the limiter.

Exceed the limit!

My magic power rushes wildly into my blade. Even I don’t know how much magic I’ve channeled anymore! However, I’m still in control!

Not yet. I need more power! I cloak myself in flames using Sword Attribute, bringing it to the limits of my magic as well!

My blade becomes red-hot, glowing in the dark cave. Urushi, feeling the immense heat, releases me. I’ve reached a temperature that’s started to slightly melt my blade, so that was obvious.

The spiders coming from the passage, sensing the oncoming catastrophe, spew thread towards me... But it’s useless. Just by approaching my scathing form, the threads burn up and disappear.

『You spiders are a hindrance! Get out of my way!』

*GyuudOOOoooOOOoooO!*

I set off the accumulated Telekinesis, resulting in an explosion.

With unprecedented acceleration, I incinerate and pierce through the wall of spiderwebs. The multitude of strong cobwebs that had been set up were like paper. Even with the hard shell of a spider, once touched by my flames they became nothing but cinders.

If it was the usual Telekinesis Catapult, I would have been trapped in the thread halfway through... But not this time. With the intensity of the heat and shockwave, any spiders in my path were crushed.

And with that, I was able to pass through the defensive wall built by the spiders. Just as I did so, I invoked Telekinesis Catapult once more. However, this time it was facing the opposite direction.

『UOOoooaaah!』

Presently, I’m a cannonball. Even if I don’t hit something directly, destruction spreads through the shockwave alone. And so, if I got too close to Fran she would also be damaged. Therefor, my solution is to use Telekinesis to slam on the brakes. The cobwebs can also be used for this purpose.

『Get away from Fran, you damn spider!』

I rush directly to the parent spider and, as usual, pierce its magic stone. Overcome by the Telekinesis, the spider can only convulse before being blown away.

After that, I use Recovery Magic on Fran immediately.

『――Heal!』

It’s a low-grade spell, but it prioritizes speed. She should be safe for the time being.

Now, how is she?

Name:Fran Age:12

Race:Black Cat Beastman

Job:Magic Swordsman

『Well, it’s fine so long as you’re safe.』

「Thank you.」

The deep impression of a teacher and pupil reuniting. That was the atmosphere that should have been given off... If no one else was around, that is.

「Hey... Did that sword move on its own? Moreover, it seemed to have shouted several times...... It used magic as well, and-」

I forgot about Amandaー! Well, I was prepared for this to some extent, but I completely forgot about her halfway through!

I got too impatient and shouted through Telepathy... Even though it usually only reaches who I intend it to... At the time, it was transmitted in all directions. Naturally, Amanda would have heard my voice.

I even used magic to fly via Telekinesis, so...

「Nn...」

「Ah, wait. It’s alright. You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to. I’m sorry.」

「?」

「It’s just, I asked you unconsciously. So, only tell me if you really want to. Everyone has their own circumstances.」

Even if you say that, you definitely heard me speak, right? What’s the point in hiding it? There is none, right?

(Teacher?)

『Fran, do you want to tell Amanda?』

(Nn...)

You’ve taken to her quite a bit, huh. Well, I had felt that was the case after the mock battle, but... Well, if Fran wants to tell her, I won’t object.

「Amanda.」

「Yeーs?」

「It’s like this ――」

- 3 Minutes Later -

Amanda is unreasonably excited.

「When you’re talking about Intelligent Weapons, they’re the weapons that make their own decisions, the things that’re mentioned in fairy-tales, right? Kyaa! They really exist!」

She’s surprised after seeing one for the first time. Intelligent Weapons are rare, as expected.

However, it seems that part of the reason for her high spirits stems from the fact that she was confided in with such a deep secret.

「Thank you for telling me, Fran! And... Teacher?」

『Ou.』

「Amazing... You really can speak~」

『Well, please treat me well from now on.』

「Yes. Same here! I’ll take the secret of you two to the grave! Also, consult me about anything you have trouble with, alright? I’ll help Fran’s friends anytime.」

「Nn.」

「I have the Title Guardian of Children, feel free to rely on me as well, alright?」

「Thank you.」

「Aーh, so cuーte! If it’s for Fran, I’ll do anything!」

Well, it’s good that we confided in her. I didn’t really want to do something so boorish, but I made use of Law of Lies as well. All of Amanda’s words are true. In other words, Amanda really would do anything for Fran.

『How nice, Fran.』

「Nn.」

「Ahh, but I really want Fran to know that flustered feeling Teacher was giving off before striking the spider~! I was surprised to hear『Fran, don’t be reckless!』coming from a sword, you know?」

「Teacher: flustered?」

『Ou. I’m ashamed.』

「Because Wolfie jumped without warning, I couldn’t provide cover fire with magic, too. It’d get caught up in it if I did... I was quite flustered, myself~!」

「Owuu...」

I’m 100% no-good! In a haste-ridden panic I made error after error! There should have been way more methods to choose from! I should have requested Amanda for help or used Urushi’s Shadow Movement from the beginning...!

Haa... Not just Fran, I have a lot to learn too...

Note:

Amanda calls Urushi ‘Wolf-chan’ (オオカミちゃん) here.