“Guoaa!”
Along with a scream, the “darkness” around the dark wolf entangles the duplicates. As such, I cancel the duplication skill.
“Guoo ”
The dark wolf stands up slowly while enduring the pain.
From this fight, I know clearly now that the dark wolf does not possess the keen battle sense that it used to have. Whether it’s because of the monster tamer or because of the forced strengthening, the dark wolf is incapable of making full use of its enhanced stats. As such, it feels like the wolf has become weaker compared to when we first met.
“What, that’s impossible What is happening?”
The monster tamer cries. I guess the monster tamer didn’t expect this outcome. We are faring much better than she expected. And she hasn’t realized yet. That the dark wolf is unable to display its full potential after the enhancement.
“How unfortunate.”
To finish off the dark wolf, I once again cast the duplication skill. Taking into account my MP, this would be the last time. I must end it with this.
“Guoo!”
As its last form of resistance, the dark wolf shoots the “darkness” from its feet. But that’s it. For a moment, I thought the dark wolf would activate the cyclone attack that it used back when we first encountered each other, but it ended prematurely (TN: the skill where everything the dark wolf sucked up gets released to the surrounding at a very high velocity). The “darkness” encircled the dark wolf momentarily before dispersing. The dark wolf lies there. That previous attack must have used up all of its strength. The wolf’s enlarged body shrinks back to its original size.
“Guoon ”
It tries desperately to protect its head and body with the “darkness”, but there are many openings. The knives of the duplicates descend upon the wolf. With that, the “darkness” disappears as it melts into the ground. The barrier around the school dissipates as well. Finally, a purple magic stone rolls out.
You have gained experience Experience has reached a certain threshold Kudou Kazuto’s level has increased from 17 to 18
I hear the voice of heaven in my head. Now, we only have to deal with the monster tamer In a sense, this is the real problem.
CH 83
As its consciousness began fading away, it prayed.
-I don’t want to disappear-
The world had suddenly changed.
It had been separated from its mate. (TN: Still not sure whether Momo is related to this.) -Want to return-
But its wish was never granted.
Its freedom was robbed after being captured by a strange power.
Above all, its body was heading towards death.
-I don’t want to die-
It wished dearly.
But the wish was not answered.
The only salvation was the sensation that came from the strange chain (which the human casted) unraveling itself.
Probably, the chains would lose their effect when it perished.
But what good would that do?
It was already too late to do anything.
It prayed once again.
It still had things left to do.
Something that must be done.
Someone it had to meet.
It was unacceptable for it to die.
-Zaza-Accepte-d-Zazaza
-What?
A noise rang inside its head.
-ConfirmationZa-AcquZa-quired-
There it was again. The volume gradually increased as if it was trying to maintain a grasp on its consciousness.
-Zaza-is- -Target-Zazaza-Life-Name-Zazazazazaza -Will be
Skill- -Zazazaza
-What was it trying to say?
Interestingly, it didn’t feel any discomfort.
And the words the followed were heard clearly.
It lost its consciousness.
“Let’s see now ”
Readying my weapon, I step forward. The monster tamer is obviously flustered.
“What impossible it can’t be ”
Shaking her head and moving backward, the monster tamer looks menacingly towards me.
“That that dark wolf was my greatest fighting power! Its level was above 20! That’s twice as high as mine! It had powerful skills as well! For this to happen after strengthening it it’s unreasonable! Illogical!” She argues while spitting out saliva. She looks like a child throwing a tantrum.
Anyways . that dark wolf was over level 20? No wonder it was so strong. But there wasn’t any announcement like the one from back when I defeated the high orc. Was the dark wolf not named? My level only increased by 1 too. I thought it was different from the other monsters, but was I mistaken? No, this is best. I wouldn’t want situations like the one with the high orc happening so often. And it was just yesterday that it happened.
Oh right, I should retrieve the magic stone. The stone is already within the retrievable perimeter of the Item Box. When I try to take it in- it fails .Huh? I try it again only to fail again. What does this mean? Despite the wolf’s death, does the magic stone still “belong” to the monster tamer? Well, that’s fine. Leave that for now.
“Kuu! Not yet! It’s not over yet!”
Below her feet, several monsters appear from the dark. An orc and three goblins . So there are still some left.
“Monsters! Earn me some time eh?”
She stops on her track. It is a matter of course. After all, I have already crushed them using some heavy machinery.
I hear the voice of heaven. Sorry, but you can’t delay me with this kind of monsters. I get near the monster tamer after quickly removing the heavy machinery.
“Sh-shit!”
The monster tamer attempts to flee with her back against us. However, before she succeeds, a small gunshot is heard. It’s from Ichinose-san. The bullet accurately imbeds itself in the monster tamer’s thigh.
“Gu ”
She falls on the spot and screams in pain. Now that the dark wolf has died, the auto-defense of the “darkness” seems to have disappeared along with it. This is just a speculation, but I believe that she can take some of the status and skills of her familiars. That can explain the strength that she displayed in the cafeteria and why the dark wolf didn’t utilize the automatic defense function during our fight. On the flip side, now that her monsters are dying left and right, her status should be decreasing as we speak.
“Damn it! DAMN IT!”
She is still trying desperately to run away. I speedily arrive in front of her.
“This time, it is truly the end.”
“Hi,hii! W-wait! Time out! Please! Don’t kill me!”
She begs while looking up at me. Her expression is different from the one that she had in the cafeteria. She really has no way out this time.
“I apologize for what happened just now! I won’t do this kind of thing ever again! So please! Let me leave!” “ ”
“I can be your companion, no, your slave! Please use me as you please! I’m sure I can be of some use! This body will be yours! I don’t mind using it however you like! Right! You can embrace me as many times as you want!” She is desperate. She doesn’t want to die. She is uttering with only that in mind. Unfortunately, her voice doesn’t reach my heart. How would I trust someone that tried to kill me? Considering Momo and Aka’s existence, the monster tamer is too dangerous. My heart is already set in stone. It’s just me who is hesitating. I’m just not determined enough.
“Have you finished saying your last words?”
My cold voice surprises even myself.
“! N-no! I don’t want it! I don’t want to die! I DON’T WANT TO DIE!” While shaking her head from side to side, she starts to sob.