Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

Two hundred meters apart, Finn and his companions charged straight ahead, their gleaming weapons gleaming, at the "filthy fairy" that was constantly devouring "magic power."

They transformed into a gust of wind, and the advancing monster army roared and pressed forward, relentlessly pursuing them.

"Ais, gather your strength and unleash your full power!! Everyone else, protect Ais!"

one strike.

Betting everything on one strike.

Facing a powerful enemy with countless attack methods and fortress-like defenses, Finn knew that the opportunity they could seize was only a fleeting moment.

He planned to preserve the girl's power, even if it meant sacrificing himself and others, to send her into his opponent's arms.

With everyone's strength, they forged a path to lead Ais to the "Filthy Fairy".

Ais nodded in agreement to Finn's command and shouted:

"【Awaken! (Tempest)!!"

The airflow armor, [Wind Spirit Swiftness], enveloped the girl's body.

Centered on Ais, who was entangled in wind enchantment, Tiona and the others changed formation, forming an arrowhead shape with Finn as the vanguard.

This is a silver arrow formed by adventurers, piercing the heart of a monster.

"Lefia, begin the 'parallel incantation'! You decide which 'magic' to use!!"

"yes!"

As Ais began to build up wind, Finn gave instructions to Lefia.

Then, I began to chant myself.

"【O Demon Spear, accept my blood, pierce my forehead】."

Finn ran on, chanting a very short incantation, and blood-red magical light gathered in his left hand.

He closed his eyes, pressed his blood-red fingertips—the sharp tip of a gun—to his forehead, and magical light immediately entered his body.

"[Hel Vanges]".

The next instant, Finn's wide, beautiful blue eyes turned a violent red.

"—Ughh ...

The usually calm and collected leader of the dwarf race let out a ferocious roar, like that of a fierce warrior.

The ferocious magic spear (Hel Vanges), Finn's battle-ready "magic".

This magic can ignite a fighting spirit—a burning desire for war—and greatly enhance the warlock's various abilities.

However, as the price of power, the warlock will lose his normal judgment.

Finn abandoned command.

Seeing their leader's face turn into that of a bloodthirsty warrior, Ais and the others understood.

It is understood that in order to carve out a bloody path to the female form, he prioritizes improving his abilities (ability values).

At the same time, everyone must make their own judgments and fight the enemy.

As Tiona, Bert, and Lefia quietly gripped the hilts of their weapons, Finn, his eyes turning red, took back the indestructible spear he had entrusted to Tiona for safekeeping.

He held a long spear in each hand, disproportionate to his short stature, and clashed with the approaching monsters.

Finn charged out from beside Ais and the others, letting out a roar:

"——————————————————————————————!!"

The massacre began.

Just as the foremost larval form was about to spew out corrosive liquid, the indestructible spear that had vanished instantly pierced through, causing its upper body to explode. Countless pieces of flesh, including flattened arms, flew into the air. Not only that, but the continuous hordes of monsters to the left, right, and rear were also blasted apart by the spear.

The berserk dwarfs paid no attention to what was happening in an instant and continued to swing their two spears.

"Ooh o ...

The long shaft of the silver spear struck several larval-like bodies in one swift motion, sweeping across the battlefield. The monster was splashed with the flying corrosive liquid, letting out a piercing wail. Then, the spear swung back and shattered the monster's chest and "magic stone," sending dust billowing into the air.

The monsters standing in front of Finn all vanished. Neither the corrosive liquid nor the tentacles of the man-eating plant could harm the small body that crawled forward like a ferocious beast. Instead, they perished as a shot flashed by.

"It's been so long since I've seen Finn like that..."

The scene unfolding before them shocked Tiona and the others. Although it wasn't the first time they'd seen it, the ruthless and merciless actions of Finn, so different from his usual self, still instilled fear in them. With combat abilities that even made the Fiora, who was enveloped in a whirlwind, turn pale, Finn instantly created a mountain of corpses.

The spearmen's shouts never ceased, their eyes red as they relentlessly pursued the monster's blood.

As Tiona and the others fought off the approaching monsters, Finn, like an arrowhead, single-handedly tore the monster army in two.

Aha!

The female figure, having recharged her magic, fixed her gaze on Finn and the others who were charging forward with overwhelming force, and unleashed extremely thick tentacles.

As Bert and the others deflected the countless tentacles to protect Ais, the three whips that had been driven back by Finn's spears swayed backward with a satisfying sound, vibrating intensely, and the female figure showed a surprised expression.

The hero wields a golden spear and a silver spear.

His right hand holds his original weapon, his primary weapon, the Spear of Fortia. This is a first-tier weapon with a golden tip, bearing the name "Courage."

Finn held it in his right hand and the indestructible spear tip of the silver spear, the "Spear of Roland," in his left, and swung the two spears wildly, creating a whirlwind.

"—However, it's over."

Her tentacles were repelled several times. The female figure was initially surprised, then revealed a pure and innocent smile.

Having absorbed immense magical power, the colorful flower closed up. The "Filthy Fairy" tucked the two enormous flower buds into her lower body, swayed her vibrant robes, and opened her arms.

"【Fire, come on—】"

She began to sing in a cloyingly cheerful voice.

"The artillery barrage (magic) is coming!?"

"This is terrible!?"

Upon seeing the unfolding magic circle and the red light, Tiony and Bert cried out.

The distance to the target is less than 100 meters, but the flesh wall formed by countless monsters is still intact and cannot reach the female figure.

The female figure unfolded ten enormous shields—petal armor—stored behind her lower body, further enhancing her defense. Seeing their opponent possess an impenetrable defense and, just like before, begin performing an extremely long chant, Ais, Bert, and the others, who continued their rapid advance, all contorted their expressions.

"【In the name of the agent, I am commanded to be given the name of the Fire Spirit, the Queen (King) of Flames—】"

Seeing the magical light expand along with the rapid incantation of the attack, not only Ais and her group, but also Raul and the other adventurers gasped in surprise.

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At that moment, Finn gripped the golden spear tightly.

He grimaced and gritted his teeth, transforming his body into a crossbow bolt, and threw it with all his might.

"Aa ...

A burst of golden light erupted from the warrior's spear.

Red-eyed Finn mustered all his strength and hurled his javelin. The Faldia Spear pierced the air, transforming into a streak of light as it flew toward the female figure.

This move ignores the distance between friend and foe, capturing the enemy in an instant.

"Goo?"

The spear pierced the face of the female figure who was about to unleash a spell.

Haosu's shot wasn't a flat surface, but just a point, passing through the gap between the petal-shaped armor and piercing into the mouth where the incantation was being performed.

It hit and penetrated, and the golden spear tip pierced out from the medulla oblongata.

The woman, whose mouth was pierced by a spear, was shocked and her upper body fell backward due to the impact, causing a magical explosion.

"!?"

The unexpected attack hit, causing the "magic" that was about to be unleashed to go out of control.

The female figure inadvertently released the reins of her immense "magic power," which spiraled out of control, causing a violent self-destruction. A massive explosion, large enough to engulf her enormous body, erupted from within her flesh, and the crimson magic circle that had been deployed vanished into nothingness.

Ais and the others widened their eyes, while Raul and the others cheered.

"Now's the time!!"

Tione roared in place of Finn, who had abandoned command, and Ais and the others, seeing an opportunity, took off running.

Bert's twin swords and Tiona's greatsword dispersed the surrounding larval and carnivorous plants, finally breaking through the monster army.

They sent shards of monster flesh flying everywhere, carving out the only path to the female form.

"[I beg you—lend me your power] — [The Ring of Spirits]."

As soon as she broke through the monsters' encirclement, Lefia ended her "Parallel Chanting".

The magic she was weaving was "summoning magic." As she ran, she unfurled a small, dense golden magic circle beneath her feet, keeping it ready. To adapt to the ever-changing battle situation, Lefia held her breath, seeking power from the "magic" of her fellow elves, preparing for the moment to unleash it.

With their eyes fixed on the female figure engulfed in flames from the explosion, the squad launched a daring assault at an even faster pace.

"..."

The female body, charred all over, swayed slightly in the thick smoke.

She reached out her tentacles, grabbed the warrior's spear that was piercing through her mouth, pulled it out forcefully, and snapped the handle off with a snap.

As the golden spear tip landed with a crisp sound, the female form burned with "magic" to repair herself—in no time at all, the deep hole in her mouth healed, and she smiled.

She scattered the dregs of the "magic" used for healing, her dull, lifeless golden eyes piercing through Finn and the others.

【The charging thunderous spear—I am the agent, the Thunder Spirit (tonitrus), the incarnation of thunder, the Thunder Queen (King)—】

Then, she conjured a golden magic circle before her eyes.

"A short poem recitation!?"

The turret was completed in an instant, which greatly shocked Tiona.

The best thing about the short chant type is its execution speed, and it is also cast by an extraordinary "fairy spirit" monster, whose magical power is far beyond that of ordinary mages.

The cannon's muzzle, comparable to the barrage of a high-ranking mage, even widened the eyes of Finn, who was firing the ferocious magic spear (Hel Vanges).

A massive magic circle floating in mid-air overflowed with countless dazzling lightning whips.

Ais and the others had their faces burned by the lightning, and time seemed to stand still. The female figure shouted the name of the magic in front of them.

"[Thunder Ray]."

Thunderbolt Spear.

The artillery magic, which only powerful "ancient immortals" are qualified to unleash, is about to engulf Ais and the others with a deafening roar.

"—[The Holy Grail of Destruction, transformed into a shield]!"

However, there was one person who prevented her from succeeding.

Lefia screamed at the top of her lungs and rushed in front of Ais and the others.

The magic circle changed from deep gold to white, a protective power to save those who are dear to you.

With an incredibly short incantation that surpassed the enemy's chanting speed, Lefia activated her best friend's "magic".

"The Holy Grail of Gods, the Salvation Grail!!"

A pure white circular barrier appeared.

In an instant, the holy white shield clashed with the thunder and lightning.

Lefia's entire body, along with her wands held out straight in both hands, sank down.

The massive circular barrier that blocked the lightning strike—just like Riveria's defensive magic—cracked with a sharp sound.

She couldn't hold on any longer. Although the output of this magic was much smaller than the super-long-form spell that shattered the barrier, its power was still ridiculously great. Lefia let out a miserable cry, and the cracks in the white shield widened every second.

Ais and the others' vision was turned pure white by the lightning cannon that could easily engulf them. Faced with the magic of the great fairy, the tiny elf magic was about to be shattered.

The bursts of light and the screams from the barrier nearly brought Lefia to her knees.

at this time.

"Lefia!?"

"Hold on, ahh ...

Two figures chased after Lefia, crashing their bodies into the circular barrier.