Chapter 276
Chapter 276 - Let's Enter the Ruins
It took about 4 hours on the Hippo-kuns to reach the Vordo Ruins from Angelite City . It would have taken 1-2 days on foot, so the time required had been drastically shortened, but it would still be evening soon .
There had also been battles in Angelite City, and there was no need to push themselves by entering the ruins . So they decided to stay the night in front of the ruins and start exploring tomorrow morning .
◎ Floating Island, In Front of Vordo Ruins, Kazane Cottage, Night
Dinner was already over, and everyone was gathered in the living room to talk about tomorrow's plans . And when Kazane mentioned the precautions for entering the Vordo Ruins, Jinrai made a blatantly displeased expression .
「Escape without fighting?」
Kazane had told them to escape above all .
Feeling the difference from the White Party's policy so far, Jinrai asked that question with a sour look . By the way, from Jinrai's perspective, the basic policy of the White Party was『Search and Destroy』 . They hadn't particularly touted that as their policy, but considering what they had done until now, that recognition probably wasn't wrong . They had tried to flee in the last battle against the Odanobunagas, but at that time, Jinrai had also known the strength of the enemies, so he had approved .
However, for Jinrai, being told to run away from the very beginning against the unknown monsters called Adamant Skull Ashuras wasn't interesting . Of course, he didn't think Kazane's words lacked any basis, but he couldn't consent without knowing that basis .
「Well, fighting isn't absolutely no good, but they'll start gathering in that place after a fixed time, and being attacked by a group would be Out . 」
Kazane seriously replied to Jinrai's question . In all honesty, Kazane thought this was the most dangerous thing they had ever deliberately chosen to do .
「Are they more troublesome than Odanobugas?」
After Jinrai's question, Kazane replied「It's hard to say?」
「Individually, I think they're weaker than Odanobunaga Ashigarus . 」
But . . . Kazane continued .
「Since they have 6 arms, they're simply troublesome to deal with, and their sturdiness is certain . Also, like normal Skeletons, they'll revive after a certain amount of time even if they collapse . And, as is characteristic of Skeleton types, they also act in groups . 」
「No matter how hard they are, won't it be fine if I hit their Core?」
After Jinrai's words, Kazane shook her head .
「They don't have a Core . 」
「What?」
Jinrai looked back at Kazane in surprise .
「Adamant Skull Ashuras aren't strictly monsters . Just like my Golems, they're simply creations that are moving due to sorcery . The only way to defeat them is to destroy the magic formulas in their joints that keep them together . 」
「That's troublesome . 」
Jinrai groaned
「Right?」
「Moreover, the separated parts try to return to normal after a fixed period of time, and even when the arms are separated, they'll still attack . 」
Yumika successively told Jinrai . Yumika had also died quite a lot at the Vordo Ruins in Zexiaharts . She bought a ridiculous amount of recovery items and bombs and managed to advance by having Arch repeatedly use suicide bombing attacks . It's no exaggeration to say that Heroic Spirit Arch's suicide attack mentality was forged at the Vordo Ruins .
「It's a type of magical trap? If so, wouldn't it be fine if the source of the technique were destroyed?」
「It seems the technique is directly linked to the Floating Stone keeping this island in the air, so if the source were destroyed, the island would fall . 」
(That should be what it said in the setting) Kazane recalled . And while there was no confirmation, Kazane thought that it was probably the same here .
「That way's also bad?」
After listening that far, Jinrai started to understand the situation .
「Well, the goal this time is to bring Louise-san to the Grimoire Field, not to battle . Should Tatsuo, Naoki, Lyle, Tiara, and Mefirus-san stay back? I think we'll have Tiara's Flame Power alone come along as well . 」
「Seriously!?」
Lyle replied due to being assigned to the standby group, but Naoki didn't say anything . Naoki himself probably understood that he hadn't yet reached the strength needed to enter the Vordo Ruins . And even if it was only with her summoned knight, Tiara was in high spirits about being able to come along . Tatsuo had a lonely expression, but he didn't want to be a nuisance to Kazane and cried「Kuaa . 」Mefirus didn't participate in battles from the start, so he didn't say anything in particular . However, Tiara would soon be able to learn to control the Ruby Griffon to a limited extent, so it seemed Mefirus might also participate in battles after a bit longer .
And among them, Lyle was the only one who tried to protest, and Naoki put his hand on his shoulder .
「What, Naoki?」
「Lyle . This time is too much for us . 」
Lyle made a bitter expression at Naoki's words . The real feeling of his own lack of ability prevented Lyle from saying any more . Kazane supplemented the explanation to Lyle .
「Well, this time, it's a problem of movement speed . If a member without high top speed joins us, they'll be left behind when we run away . Even Jinrai-san would have been questionable without Yuuko-nee . 」
They didn't have the leeway here to promote growth in actual combat, so fleeing ability was desired this time .
「However, this place can't be called safe either . Please guard Tiara . 」
Lyle reluctantly nodded after Kazane spoke . Lyle was certainly a normal human being, so since he was told it was about movement speed, there was no use arguing about it .
「And for the party configuration, we'll have Jinrai-san and Louise-san ride Yuuko-nee in the middle . Me and the Flame Power will be in front, and Yumika will be guarding the back . Yumika, please apply『Nimble』with your『Metamorphosis Miko』Skill . 」
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