“Seems like the seal is almost completely broken.”
Even I, a total amateur, could tell this situation was no good. I fiddled with the Dragon Slayer, looking at the visibly cracked sealing glyph.
Since I didn’t know how to use a sword, the Dragon Slayer modified into a file bunker was designed so that with just a push of a button, it could crush its target with the power strong enough to rip off my arm.
…Well, it’s a bit oversized for catching a dragon, so an ordinary person would probably end up losing their arm the moment they pressed the button.
But I had the blessing of the World Tree granting me an indestructible body and the Phoenix’s Blessing, so there was no problem at all. I also minimized damage with my armor.
“So, are we really expecting a giant dragon to pop out of here?”
“Yep.”
“Would a sword made of solid mithril work on it?”
“Probably.”
“Your answer isn’t very reassuring…”
According to the original story, even a dragon could be caught with all sorts of perverted plays, but in reality, even a mithril sword might just barely scratch the skin.
This is definitely not a final boss for nothing.
In the original work, failing to defeat this guy would lead to the ending where the world gets destroyed.
I wish it could be a game where I get sacrificed to every glitch all the time.
“I’ll set up a camp around here, so just hang tight for a bit.”
“Do you need a hand?”
“You know it only takes 10 seconds. Crafting.”
I stepped on the ground and used a skill.
That alone was enough to create a decent resting camp. Made of stones from the volcano, it looked a bit dark and dreary, but I should be thankful I had somewhere to rest. I sat on the chair set up in the middle of the camp, gazing at the volcano.
“If it weren’t for the dragon, this would be quite the charming camping experience.”
“Finding charm in this heat is a bit much.”
“Still better than a snow mountain.”
“Is that so?”
Renny, who had never been to a snow mountain, tilted her head. She’s quite cute, actually. Naturally, I shifted my gaze to Karina, who was sitting next to me and looking at me.
“Are you worried?”
“Yes. If the dragon… awakens, many people are going to get hurt, right?”
“That’s why we prepared this battlefield to prevent that.”
I had set up spawn-kill preparations. If everything goes well, we can send it right back underground the moment it emerges. The dragon will be weakened right after breaking through the seal.
“Take a short break. Once the dragon starts to awaken, there won’t be any time to rest.”
“Can I borrow your arm?”
“Sure.”
I lent Karina my shoulder as she hugged my arm and closed her eyes. While I gazed at her, I turned my attention to Renny, who had spread her legs comfortably as she sat.
“Your eyes are dripping with honey.”
“If you got a boyfriend, wouldn’t you be like this too?”
“Let it go. I don’t even have a girlfriend, so why would I have a boyfriend?”
Well, if that’s how she feels.
“Rue, if you sense anything unusual, wake me up.”
[Sure!]
I closed my eyes and began to enjoy a brief rest.
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[Contractor! Contractorrrrrrrrr!]
“…Has it started?”
I opened my eyes and shook Karina awake. As she groggily opened her eyes and rubbed them, I spoke to Renny, who was already on her feet with her hand on the hilt of her sword.
“Looks like it’s about to begin.”
“Forget the dragon or whatever, let’s take it down quickly and head home for some drinks.”
“If only it would just die as soon as it comes out. I want to get the dragon’s heart without any damage…”
With my Dragon Slayer designed to maximize firepower, even a dragon wouldn’t withstand being knocked out in one hit.
“Wow, how big must it be for the ground to shake like this?”
“Records say it’s as big as this volcano.”
“Damn, that’s huge.”
“I agree.”
Just the head alone would be the size of an elephant, so that says it all.
The distant volcano cracked. Lava was already oozing out like a popped pimple. Is it about to stir? I put on my helmet while recalling cinematic scenes from the original work.
“Looks quite peculiar. Can you hear me well?”
“Loud and clear.”
“It echoes quite a bit. If you don’t speak clearly, it’ll be hard to catch what you say. Can’t I take it off?”
“There are all sorts of functions packed into this helmet, you see.”
I couldn’t just take it off since it also had goggles to prevent potential mental contamination.
So, the appearance being somewhat shabby was unavoidable. Hmm.
It’s definitely not that my taste is bad or anything.
“Where does the head start?”
“We’ll need to take a closer look at that. First, wear these goggles.”
“Huh? Why?”
“Who knows what the outsiders might be up to with the dragon? It’s better to wear them. Looking with your bare eyes isn’t good for your mental health. You don’t want to lose your mind, do you? Wear them!”
“Hand them over, now!”
[Contractor, over there!]
At the mention of losing my mind, Renny panicked and quickly donned the goggles. I put the goggles on Karina and moved in the direction Rue was pointing.
[It should be around here!]
“Looks like the seal is almost completely broken.”
Have you ever seen someone so clueless? Trying to wake up in the middle of the night, huh? I slowly activated the file bunker attached to my arm.
This file bunker, a mixture of mithril, various rare materials, lava stones, and other devices, was designed to unleash terrifying destructive power in an instant.
No, weapon is more accurate here.
There wouldn’t be anyone who could survive a hit from this.
Even Harpas or Agares would explode if they took a hit.
Anyway, the ultimate weapon Dragon Slayer, which I spent nearly half a year crafting, was meticulously made to crush the dragon. So when it awakens…
[Contractor! Look below!]
At Rue’s scream, I looked down. The cracked ground. And there, was a yellow orb.
No, that wasn’t just an orb.
It was the dragon’s eyeball.
“Lucky me.”
If I don’t take advantage of a feast laid out in front of me, how can I call myself Korean?
I immediately began to channel my magic into the file bunker.
“Wow, the sound is insane.”
Using this kind of weapon requires immense magical power. Without the blessing of the World Tree, I would never even dream of using it.
I originally had only a handful of magic to begin with.
“Karina. Step back. Renny, hold onto Karina. It’ll be hard to maintain balance once it wakes up—”
“And you?”
“I’ve got to teach it a lesson about anger management!”
Once it wakes up, it should be given a solid punch. I aimed the file bunker at its pupil and pressed the firing button.
“It’s time for your shot.”
As I pressed the button, the impact hit me like being struck by a truck.
“Johann!”
Damn, that hurt a lot. I guess this armor alone can’t absorb all the recoil.
The dragon’s roar faded fast from me.
By the way, how far am I flying now?
I was lost in thought as I soared high enough to meet an eye with a flying bird.
I hadn’t prepared a landing gear or anything like that.
Would calling the Phoenix work?
“Phoenix!”
[You really call me in interesting situations.]
“Glad you came right on time.”
[I’ve been waiting for you to call me.]
“Can’t you just come without me needing to ask?”
[Then it wouldn’t be stylish, would it?]
Ah… Can’t argue with that. I peered over the Phoenix’s broad back to survey the devastation I had caused.
Wow, it looks like I dropped at least ten mortars on one spot. With both the eye and eyelid shattered, just looking at it made my own eyes hurt.
“Could you drop me off over there?”
[Got it.]
The Phoenix brought me down towards the spot where Renny and Karina had taken refuge.
“Johann! Are you okay?!”
“I’m fine. What’s the dragon’s condition?”
“It screamed and then started to squirm. It might be…”
“I don’t think it’s over yet.”
The ground shook. It meant the beast was slowly emerging from the earth. I clicked my tongue observing a dragon’s body extending hundreds of meters up from the ground.
So, it’s not an instant kill?
“I’ll have to blast its other eye too.”
“Wouldn’t it be cleaner to hit it in the eye and crush its brain?”
“That’s a pretty good idea.”
But will it let me approach? It seems like it would definitely shake me off.
“Phoenix, I’m going to need you to play the role of a knight just for today.”
[Well, I can manage that much.]
What a flexible Phoenix. I apologize for my earlier statements about your character.
I looked down at Renny and Karina as I stayed on the Phoenix.
“I’ll be looking for the opportunity to cut off its breath, so you two distract it. Karina, keep using healing magic and protection spells just in case Renny gets hurt.”
“Okay.”
“I’ll leave it to you. But don’t take too long, huh? If you take too long, I’ll have to yank its neck and collect a hefty bounty.”
“Is your drinking budget that tight?”
“Good liquor is always expensive.”
“I should get to try some this time.”
She always drinks alone, leaving nothing for me.
As we joked, the dragon roared once again, and we fell silent, nodding our heads.
“Well then, I’ll be off.”
“Johann, you must come back alive!”
“Don’t worry. I’m not going to lose to a lazy bum like that.”
Alright, let’s go hunting.
I shifted my gaze away from the dwindling ground and started to gather power back into the file bunker.
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