Chapter 51

Gazing up at the suddenly appearing Storm Wing, Gareth let out a cry of surprise.

"What!? A monster over level 50, why is it here...!"

Gareth's question was valid, but there was no time to be puzzled.

Storm Wing is a rather troublesome monster for us right now.

It is a flying-type monster that manipulates the wind to attack from a distance, and it does not go well with the "Evening Calm Sword." Its defense is not that high, so Shuna's Celestial Blast could finish it off in one hit, but Storm Wing is fast, making it difficult to hit. Regardless of the reading, it is possible to avoid the attack even after seeing the activation of the magic.

My slashes can hit with a certain degree of accuracy, but the level difference will affect the outcome, and it won't be a decisive blow.

To be honest, if we consider our own safety, the best option would be to retreat—but—

"What do we do? Should we retreat for now?"

—Perhaps reaching the same conclusion, Gareth asks me.

However, I shake my head.

"No, if we do that, it will be difficult to protect everyone in the carriage."

"Then what should we do...?"

The flustered Gareth and his party.

Their high sense of professionalism is evident from the fact that they do not choose to escape even in this situation.

I give them a straightforward answer.

"It's obvious, right? We'll take it down here."

"Sure, that would be best... but do you have a secret plan!?"

Gareth looks at me with hopeful eyes.

As he says, a secret plan is needed to take down Storm Wing in this situation.

And we already have a skill that is perfect for this—

—No, I just obtained it.

With confidence, I turn to Shuna with a determined gaze.

"Shuna, it's time to use the new skill."

"…You mean Magic String, right? What do I need to do?"

Thanks to our experience of getting through many battles together, she responds to my words despite her confusion.

Feeling reassured by her, I continue.

"I'll draw the enemy's attention, and you use as many magic threads as possible to bind Storm Wing. Oh, make sure to keep at least 30% of your MP."

"Got it! Leave it to me!"

Despite the tension, Shuna nods seriously.

At that moment, Gareth and the others speak up.

"Is there anything we can do?"

"Yeah, it would help if you could guard Shuna while she focuses on the magic."

"Got it! Let's go, everyone!"

"Alright (Yes)! "

Just as our plan was decided,

"AAAAAA!"

Storm Wing, which had been circling overhead in a cautious manner, lets out a roar, flaps its wings, and releases three powerful wind bullets.

Seeing this, I quickly swing my sword.

"Evening Calm!"

"---Kii!?"

I successfully deflect all the wind bullets.

Without stopping, I immediately follow up with two slashes.

"---Iiiii!"

Storm Wing, with its impressive reaction speed, twists its body to avoid the slashes.

However, the strain affects its posture.

"Now—Slash!"

"Kyu!?"

As a result, two critical slashes hit Storm Wing, leaving clear cuts on its massive body.

However...

(The level difference is still a factor; it's not a fatal wound. At this rate, it's inefficient to keep dealing damage, and our MP will run out before we can finish it off.)

In that case, we have to make the secret plan work as originally planned.

I glance back, and Shuna is already generating countless magic threads from the tip of her staff.

Then,

"Go!"

In response to Shuna's cry, the countless magic threads stretch out forcefully towards Storm Wing.

Seeing this, Storm Wing flaps its wings and quickly tries to escape.

"---Not yet!"

"!?"

However, unlike regular magic, the magic threads can be controlled even after activation.

Shuna is manipulating the threads to pursue the fleeing Storm Wing.

"Shaaaaa!"

Thinking it's a bad situation, Storm Wing casts a spell at Shuna instead of me—

"Evening Calm!"

"Like I'd let you!"

With the support of the "Evening Calm Sword," I prevent the spell from reaching Shuna.

"Shuu!?"

"Are you okay? Keep your focus."

"---!?"

I continue to unleash consecutive slashes, which hit Storm Wing perfectly, stopping its movement for a brief moment.

Immediately after, countless magic threads capture its body.

Seeing this, Shuna lets out a cry of joy.

"We did it! It worked, Zero—!?"

But her words trail off.

Despite being bound by the magic threads, Storm Wing continues to move.

Although its speed has decreased, its strength remains, and the magic threads are being severed one by one.

"No! After all that effort..."

Seeing this, Shuna and the others show signs of frustration.

In contrast, I smile.

(No, this is perfect—the true value of Magic String starts now!)

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