Even if you succeed in jobless reincarnation and time magic, you must live life to the fullest.

Therefore, let's rest for the night first.

I led Alice and Rigd to the hotel where we were staying.

It is a rather luxurious hotel.

The hotel receptionist was quite frightened when she saw Rachel Rudd.

After all, Ragnarok's story is mainly known among adventurers and merchants.

For most humans, the Spelud remain synonymous with horror stories.

That being said.

After we presented the adventurer's card and a considerable amount of money.

They still treated us very well.

……

So it's true that having money really does allow you to do whatever you want.

53. Lightning Strike Magic

the next day.

We began operating under the name "Dead End".

Just as previously speculated.

This is an extremely complicated delegation process.

Someone previously witnessed a giant snake in the forest, which, based on its size, is estimated to be an A-rank monster.

That being said, because snakes live deep in dark forests and spend a lot of time dormant, it took us quite a while to find it.

Fortunately, with the help of Rijkaard's third eye, everything went relatively smoothly.

all in all.

It took us about two days to find the giant snake we were looking for.

……

"That's quite a large target..."

After circling the forest, thanks to the power of his third eye, Rajirud spotted his target.

The giant snake was in a dormant state, quietly coiled up in the dense forest, unaware of us.

They were separated by a distance of several hundred meters.

"If we leave it to Alice alone, can she solve the problem?"

I asked.

After all, one of the main purposes of this trip was to help Alice grow.

Therefore, basically all battles, as long as they don't exceed the limits, will be left to Alice to handle.

"What I said before might have been a bit of a stretch, but now... it's fine."

"Richard said."

The two had fought before, so Rijrud had a correct understanding of Alice's strength.

The ability to foresee the future provides a terrifying boost to swordsmen like Alice.

In the past.

The Demon Emperor Kishilica, who possesses the Demon Eyes, dominated the entire Demon Continent precisely because she could grant her subordinates Demon Eyes.

Imagine an army whose entire members possess magical eyes...

It's hard to imagine what on the Demon Continent could possibly stop such a force.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this situation that...

Only those Speluds born with a third eye are the targets of Laplace's recruitment.

In other words.

Rachel Rudd has extensive experience dealing with the Evil Eye.

and so.

Although Alice lost to Rijrud, it was only due to a difference in experience.

Rachel Rudd gave it extremely high praise.

"Then let's proceed according to plan."

I said.

Alice must be quite excited to face such a huge monster all by herself, right?

She stepped forward in silence, about to draw her sword from behind her back.

But at that moment, he stopped moving.

"No, let's skip it this time."

"Alice?"

"I heard that Rudy had single-handedly dealt with monsters of S rank or higher when he was on the ship."

"That's true."

"I was seasick at the time and missed the opportunity. Can I see it now?"

It turned out to be the case.

Alice wants to know my strength.

After all, I only made a handful of moves during the trip.

It's understandable that Alice is curious about my strength.

"But don't worry, Rudy, I'll protect you if there's any danger, okay?"

Alice patted her chest and said confidently.

"Then please."

As I said this, I raised the Arrogant Water Dragon King in the direction that Rijrud had pointed out.

Although the exact location is unclear.

But overall, it is indeed this straight line.

That being the case.

"call……"

I took a deep breath.

next moment.

The immense magical power converged through his arms to the top of the arrogant water dragon king.

A violent vortex of magic appeared in the previously empty air.

Magic rubs against each other, coalesces, and collides...

then.

"Boom——"

It was like a thunderclap from a clear sky.

Purple lightning burst forth from the magical vortex atop the Arrogant Water Dragon King, as if slicing the world in two.

Just for a moment.

The purple lightning bolt traveled hundreds of meters and struck the dormant giant snake.

It's a long story.

But in reality, it only lasted less than half a second.

He was so familiar with using lightning magic that he couldn't be more proficient.

I skipped the originally tedious process, and the lightning flew out almost the instant I raised my hand.

"Okay, it's over."

I abandoned my arrogance as the Water Dragon King and walked towards the direction of the demon.

Alice followed behind me blankly.

……

Soon, we arrived at the location of the giant serpent.

The enormous serpent, hundreds of meters long, was now completely silent.

Its entire body was charred black in many places, and all its scales had fallen off.

The charred flesh emitted a strange aroma, which surprisingly smelled quite nice.

But the taste of monsters is not exactly appealing, so it's best to avoid eating them if possible.

"Is that all? Have we won?"

Alice murmured.

"These huge monsters are the easiest for me to deal with; it's the agile swordsmen who give me a headache."

I said helplessly.

"With Rudy's strength, there's no swordsman who could possibly pose a threat to him, right?"

"It does exist."

"for example?"