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"Eh! You mean the Flame Giant? Isn't that a high-level elf above A-rank?!"

"Wow... I'm seeing this for the first time... No, that's not right—there's no way we can beat them!"

"We can't win... We're going to die here... Life is so short—"

The Flame Giant, the ruler of explosive flames, arrives with three fire lizards.

No wonder the three of them were at a loss. Any Salamander had a "B+" strength.

At this moment, a shock wave hit.

Quiet—no, the Flame Giant released a wave of magical energy.

There was no murderous intent in the attack, it seemed as if it was just a venting of violent impulses.

It doesn't feel like human control, but more like an attack following a pre-set pattern.

This was not what Miss Jing meant, but the Flame Giant she controlled was out of control.

However, whether that was true or not was no longer important. The issue was the sheer destructive power of this wave of attacks.

A thin red shockwave swept across the surroundings, accompanied by a heat wave that burned the unfinished buildings to ashes.

The three adventurers tried to block it with a magic barrier, but it was immediately shattered by the blow.

The explosion just now wouldn't kill them, but they wouldn't be unscathed either. They still had consciousness, but they couldn't move rashly. If they did, they would become targets of the Flame Giant's attack.

"You guys, stay where you are! Don't move! Be careful you might become a target!"

After hearing Rimuru's shout, the three nodded and remained where they were, concentrating on defense. They didn't leave, and in addition to activating the magic barrier, they also activated the fighting spirit barrier.

Rimuru began to concentrate on fighting the fire giant.

The magic power was unleashed without reservation, and gusts of hot wind blew in a circle with a diameter of thirty meters, centered on the Flame Giant.

If Rimuru hadn't joined the battle, the fire would have killed everyone.

In addition to the Flame Giant, there are three Fire Lizards.

However, there is something incredible.

At this critical moment, Rimuru didn't feel afraid at all.

Perhaps because he has seen many powerful monsters, Rimuru can chat and laugh with such enemies.

"Hey. What's your purpose?"

"........."

Ka!

An explosion erupted behind Rimuru. It seemed like communication with the Flame Giant was impossible. He completely ignored Rimuru's question and continued his unilateral attack.

It wasn't about releasing magic aimlessly like before, but he was determined to kill Rimuru.

The hot rays shot towards it, containing a considerable amount of heat, enough to vaporize everything in its path.

That power was far greater than the magic release just now. However, it would be fine if I could avoid it.

All the simple tents and temporary houses were burned down, but it did not cause too much damage.

They cut down the trees, and now this place has become a huge square. If the forest was still there, it would have been burned to ashes. Thinking about it this way, it can be said to be a blessing in disguise.

Rimuru decided to strike back. This didn't mean he ignored his host, Shizuka's, life or death, but delaying the attack wouldn't solve the problem. Suppressing the Flame Giant was his top priority, Shizuka's safety taking precedence.

Rimuru aimed at the Flame Giant's abdomen and fired a "Water Blade" at him.

The attack evaporated before it even reached the Flame Giant. A vortex of flames surrounded the giant, forming a protective shield.

The water sword seemed to be ineffective, and at the same time, the fire lizard also attacked Rimuru.

"Water Ice Demonic Spear!"

Ailian aimed at one of them and shot ice magic, then immediately escaped into the magic barrier after casting the magic.

Her dexterity impressed Rimuru. The magic barrier seemed to be a permanent defensive spell, requiring no mental focus. However, a single shot from the Great Magic Spear of Water and Ice wasn't enough to defeat the salamander. The salamander then pounced on the three.

"Hey, can you guys handle this?"

"Leave it to us! We're risking our lives on this risky job!"

"Hey, hey, don't do that again... I'm the captain. Well, since it's come to this, I have no choice but to accept it. We'll take care of that one!"

"I don't know how the thieves will deal with the elves, but we'll all die together!"

It feels reliable, yet not powerful enough.

"I'll leave it to you. But don't push yourself! Also, if you get hurt, use this—"

Rimuru took out several healing potions and threw them at the trio. Kido quickly caught them.

“Um… Rimuru, sir? What is this…?”

"Recovery potion. It's very effective. Remember to use this if you get hurt!"

There was no time to waste in explaining it in detail, so after briefly speaking, Rimuru quickly moved on to another place.

The trio got down to business with the salamanders, leaving them no time for conversation. Dealing with just one was already a struggle.

At the same time, Lan Ya finally arrived.

"Are you looking for me? Boss!"

Rimuru jumped onto Ranga's back without saying a word to ensure his movement speed.

The fire lizard moves very fast, but not as fast as the wolf.

"Just focus on dodging. No need to launch any attacks. I'll handle the offense!"

"As ordered!"

They were in sync and took action immediately.

As if firing a fire bomb, the two fire lizards breathed flames at them.

Lan Ya dodged it easily and retreated out of the range of the flames.

Their attacks are quite powerful, so it's best to deal with the two fire lizards before defeating the Flame Giant.

After making up his mind, Rimuru shot a "water knife" at the Salamander.

Unlike the Flame Giant, their firepower didn't seem to be enough to vaporize the "Water Blade", so they successfully cut off the leg of one of them.

However, what is exaggerated is that the fire lizard's feet regenerate instantly.

The fire lizard is just like its appearance, and its feet are made of flames, so light cutting is useless.

"——Boss. Physical attacks are useless against Elementals. You must exploit their weaknesses or use magic to be effective."

Lan Ya offered a suggestion. So that's how it is, elves are not afraid of normal attacks.

The attack was ineffective because the "water knife" was made solely of water.

So, what about dousing the enemy with a mountain of water? My "stomach" holds a vast quantity of water drawn from an underground lake. Can this water weaken the power of the Flame Spirit?

[Great Sage: Answer. It can release a large amount of water. Contact with the salamander will cause a steam explosion. Do you want to do it? YES/NO]

What? Steam... explosion...? What's that?

[Great Sage: Answer. Since salamanders are heat energy collectors, water will quickly vaporize them once they are covered. The water vapor will form a thin film on the salamander's body. The high temperature and high pressure will trigger a pressure wave, which will lead to a series of explosions.]

—So? This is how we can defeat Salamander?

[Great Sage: Answer. Pressure × Volume = Released Water × Gas Constant——]

STOP————! Please explain it more simply so I can understand.

[Great Sage: Yes. There will be a massive explosion, capable of completely destroying the Salamanders. However, this area will also be razed to the ground.]

Idiot! This is meaningless! Rimuru doesn't want to commit suicide.

"But this is a pretty good skill. My new sword has gained some of the Orb Sword's ability to control the four elements of earth, fire, wind and water. I haven't really used the power of the elements yet. I'll try it next time."

"Just don't try it on me..."

Rimuru complained a little and continued.

It saw the trio, led by the magician Elen, working hard to deal with the enemy.

The water knife isn't magic, so it's ineffective. Why not just use magic instead?

"Ailian! Quickly shoot the Water Ice Demonic Spear at me!"

"Eh! This request is a bit difficult..."

"Please!"

Although she felt overwhelmed, Ailian still chanted the magic and launched the ice magic "Water Ice Demonic Spear".

"Don't complain to me if you have any problems! Water Ice Demonic Spear!"

Ailian yelled and shot an icicle at Rimuru.

[Great Sage: Announcement. Unique skill "Predator" activated. Successfully captured the Water Ice Great Demonic Spear. Analysis successful.]

"Let's be honest, your skill is incredibly powerful. Fortunately, she can't decompose the otherworldly energy of the ripple for a while."

"But I can be recharged by you now."

"It makes me feel like a power bank... Never mind, just keep talking."

The "Predator" skill is so strong that it is unfair. The Water Ice Magic Spear seems to be a very powerful magic, but Rimuru did not suffer any trauma, successfully absorbed it, and also learned this move.

"Hey! What happened to my magic?!"

The magic analysis was completed in the blink of an eye.

Rimuru doesn't need to chant to cast magic. That's due to the chanting elimination effect of his unique skill, "Great Sage."

"Water Ice Demonic Spear!"

Rimuru skipped the chanting time and cast his magic at the Salamander.

At the same time, it also learned one thing: the principles of magic and how it works.

The "water knife" cannot cause damage to the fire lizard, but Ailian's magic is effective against it.

The reason is simple. Casting magic isn't about causing a phenomenon; it's about materializing a concept.

In other words, it releases a type of energy that has the effect of "stealing the target's heat energy," indirectly transforming the energy into an icicle.

The icicles aren't the main thing; the energy they contain is the key. Therefore, the fire lizard, made of heat and fire, is harmed.

Rimuru shot out several icicles that pierced through the two salamanders at once. Just by being stabbed, the salamanders' magic power was completely consumed, and both of them evaporated and disappeared after turning into steam.

"Okay! I'll take care of this one, and leave the other one to me—"

"Oh no, this guy is going to self-destruct--"

Cabal, who was in charge of the tank, yelled and activated a battle barrier. However, the Salamander's self-destruction attack was so powerful that it broke through the barrier.

The trio was tormented by the intense flames and were blown away one after another.

Rimuru quickly asked Ranya to run to the bottom of the trio to pick them up.

Their burns were more severe than expected. They were still conscious, but their injuries were so severe that they could not move. The worst hit was the tank Kabal. However, if Kabal didn't act as a tank, Eileen and Kiddo, with their low defense, would be in danger of death.

"Damn it, Lan Ya, protect these three people and take them to a safe place!"

"But--"

After receiving this order, Ran Ya wanted to retort immediately, but he seemed to smell the evil aura on Rimuru, so he chose to remain silent.

The wild monster's instinct took over, and he had already understood that Rimuru's orders could not be questioned.

"This is an order! Act quickly. I've given them healing medicine. Once they're safe, I'll treat them."

"As you command—I hope you return in triumph!"

"Don't worry. I will defeat the Flame Giant!"

Ranga finally agreed to Rimuru's order and nodded. He then looked at Rimuru with respect and carried the three men away from the battlefield.

Rimuru raised his eyes and glared at the Flame Giant.

Flames raged.

The Flame Giant split before his eyes. Several giants blocked Rimuru's path.