Black Iron Magician

Chapter 547 Super Speed, Super Defense

The bombardment battle (magic and physical) from a distance entered the final stage. The disciple team crossed the battlefield in a straight line, and they are almost in a position where they could reach Deris with their weapons.

「I hope you don’t think that you can win as long as you can get close.」

「Not at all. That’s why I will come with my all!」

Deris repositioned his gun from his shooting stance and prepared for close combat. Haruna and Touko also readied their weapons for close combat after throwing the last ball.

(The two vanguards are close combatants, and the rear guard Chinatsu is still supporting them. That seems secure. Still, this Bardock is also capable of close combat――hmm?)

They will collide in a few seconds. And at that time, Haruna’s body begins to emit faint electricity.

(Electricity, is it lighting magic? Whose――no, in this case, what kind of magic?)

The three girls didn’t have lighting magic before. Deris’s thought was distracted by the new information, but he didn’t show any opening. However, her being this close and having that magic used on her is not good for Deris.

「Hah!」

「!?」

Based on the girls’ agility values, Deris calculated that they still have a few seconds left before they would exchange blows. However, at this time, Haruna was already reached the attack range. When did she get there? Before he could come to a conclusion, Haruna’s Doggan Staff pierced Deris’s flank.

Just before charging, Haruna used two magic. One was Purple Lightning Magic Level 30 『Thunder Start』, a magic that temporarily increases one’s instantaneous force by covering one’s feet with purple electricity. By using this magic, which Deris didn’t know before, Haruna was able to throw Deris’s calculations out of order and catch him off guard. However――

(――!? It’s hard!)

A full power attack from her Doggan Staff was blocked, not even touching Deris’s skin. Haruna knew that Deris’s endurance status was extraordinary. However, the feeling she sensed wasn’t something of the level of simply having a high endurance value.

「It seems both of us were surprised!」

「Ehehe! That’s right!」

The two began to exchange blows while having doubts

(Even if I hit him with the Doggan Staff, or if try to break his inside with my punch or kick, there’s no response at all. It feels as if his body has turned into a black magic stone! Even if I try to poison his eyes or other vital points, it doesn’t work, as if he’s putting up Op Room…. Hmm, this is troublesome!

(I’ve been getting attacked by Haru since a while ago. Even if she was using Thunder Start, which raises the instantaneous force, it is strange that there is such a difference in speed. No matter how much I estimate it, her speed should be equal to or less than mine. I’m sure she did something else.)

No matter how many times Haruna hit Deris, none of her attacks seemed to be working. On the other hand, no matter how much Deris anticipated and moved quickly, none of his attack hit Haruna. It seems that the fierce battle ended up in such a stalemate. Of course, there was a reason for this.

The other magic that Haruna used before charging was a level 30 scroll magic of Purple Lighting Magic, 『Nervites』. This magic, which causes purple electricity to flow throughout the body, has the effect of enhancing the reflexes of the user. The reason why Haruna was able to avoid all of Deris’s attacks was because she had obtained a reflex speed that exceeded human limits with it, and by adding the instantaneous force of the Thunder Start, she was able to defend and attack after seeing Deris’s moves. In other words, it’s an imitation of Nell’s unique skill. Haruna had just acquired lightning magic, but by focusing her training on three magic skills, including these two, during the preparation period, she managed to use them to a practical level.

On the other hand, Deris is using a level 100 scroll magic of Holy Magic, 『Alma Duradios』, an upgraded version of Alma Divine Bless that protects the whole body with a divine armor. As the highest class of light magic and the highest level of scroll magic, its effect is tremendous. Seeing that the full power attack of the Doggan Staff and the internal organ-destroying martial arts that Haruna specializes in are completely not working, it is easy to understand how sturdy it is. Since he learned this magic from a scroll during the preparation period, it’s not subject to Chinatsu’s nullifying magic.

One couldn’t give any damage, and one couldn’t even land a hit. The battle seems as if it won’t be settled, but it’s only an illusion. After all, the situation is changing every moment.

「I arrived!」

「You’re finally here, huh, Touko!」

Yes, Haruna went first to exchange blows with Deris, but there were Touko and Chinatsu behind her. Moreover, Touko possess the Unique Skill 『Berserk』, which allows her to penetrate defensive power. For Deris, who is currently specializing in defense to survive, it would be a bad match. Even Bardock, which is as sturdy as the Doggan Staff, has the possibility of being destroyed by Touko’s attack. Defending against her attack with the divine armor or his staff would be a bad move. The only thing left to do is to completely avoid her attack, but that’s also difficult. Even if she couldn’t give any damage, Haruna still has her aiki that can obstruct Deris’s actions. Such a naive idea would not work against these two, who are pushing their coordination to the limit.

「Ugh…!」

That’s why Deris decided to purposely accept them. He accepted the damage with determination. Touko’s fist pierced Deris deeply, and the sound of his flesh tearing and his bones creaking could be heard. Moreover, he’s completely being restrained by Haruna’s aiki.

(I hit him! No, he caught my attack!? Wait, I can’t get my arm out!)

(Hmm, I have a very bad feeling about this! I’m completely restraining him with my aiki, though…! H-Hmm? I’m also being restrained?)

Touko and Haruna were right. Deris accepted the attack and shrewdly made his next move.

(Ouch…! It was obvious that it would hurt if she put her hand inside my body! Ah, if possible, I wanted to drag in Goddess Chinatsu as well. I guess she’s not careless enough to rush at me with the others. Well then, for the time being――)

The hand grenade that Deris hid in his pocket dropped. It seems that he set it to remove the pin and drop automatically when he received any damage.

「――Ignite.」

A roaring explosion sounded. The massive explosion, which was centered on Deris, engulfed everyone on the battlefield except Chinatsu.