Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

"It seems like you're thinking something really rude, but it doesn't matter... Listen, although my swordsmanship is the weakest among the Four Heavenly Kings, don't underestimate me. That punch just now barely hurt me."

Benebene snorted coldly.

"Really? I've already used 70% of my strength."

"Only 70%? Even if I were stronger, it wouldn't make any sense. I have the blood of the Slime and Hair Tribes, so physical attacks are almost ineffective against me."

"I see."

Ron suddenly realized.

No wonder the feel feels a bit off, it turns out to be a racial effect that can make physical attacks almost ineffective.

Is this also Beishenliu?

No, it would be better to say that this is the most authentic Beishenliu.

After all, as the first generation disciple of the Northern God, Atuofei is also immortal, so it would be more appropriate for him to have similar characteristics.

Having said that…

"Is it really okay? If I just tell you the information directly, you'll get targeted."

Ron was puzzled.

"Well……"

Benebene's face showed surprise.

It seems like he hasn't considered this aspect at all.

But he quickly put these thoughts behind him and shouted:

"There's no point in saying more. Using all available means to defeat the enemy is the true essence of the Northern Divine Style! Hero of the human race, let me, Water Benebene, be the absolute, insurmountable barrier on your path forward!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he strode towards Ron.

However, Ron did not make a move.

Instead, he took half a step back.

And it was this half step back that exposed Rudeus, who had been prepared for a long time.

"Rudeus, I leave it to you."

"【Frost Nova】!"

As Rudius waved the wand in his hand, fine mist surged forward, almost filling the entire hall.

Bene, sprinting at full speed, had no choice but to charge headfirst into the mist. However, the next moment, the mist that filled the entire space suddenly robbed the air of heat, transforming the previously harmless mist into a bone-chilling mass of air.

"What--!"

Benebene's body stiffened instantly.

It was the extreme low temperature that froze his fluid-filled body.

Frost Nova was originally an advanced water-type hybrid magic.

Normally, there wouldn't be such an amazing effect, but with the blessing of Rudeus's amazing magic power, it was possible to freeze all objects within a large area in an instant, an effect that could only be achieved by the Water Emperor-level magic [Absolute Zero].

In other words.

At this moment, Benebene was equivalent to being hit head-on by a Water Emperor-level magic.

In an instant, Benebene collapsed to the ground with his whole body stiff, unable to move.

The outcome has been decided.

Rudeus sighed helplessly.

"Even the Servants in the Holy Grail War knew the importance of hiding their true names. Why did you publicly reveal your information? Look, this is the result."

"Gu...kill me."

"...So, I told you from the beginning that we were here to visit Master Atofi and had no intention of fighting. It was you who attacked us without authorization. Did you even listen to me?"

Rudeus was completely speechless and felt extremely tired.

Ron ignored Benebene, who had lost his combat effectiveness, and instead looked for a way to move forward.

He finally saw it.

These so-called Four Heavenly Kings are all super idiots and can't listen to anything at all.

Instead of wasting time talking to them, it is better to knock them down decisively. It will be more convenient to negotiate with them when you meet someone you can really communicate with.

"Ah, I found it."

Ron pointed forward.

There is a chair right in front of the hall, and behind the chair is a staircase leading to the upper floor.

It looked like he was going upstairs via the stairs.

Rudeus hesitated:

"Is it really okay to keep going like this? I feel like I'm being led by the nose..."

"..."

Ron felt the same way.

However, there was no other option from beginning to end.

To put it simply, it's like an RPG with only a fixed strategy route. Apart from continuing to advance along the established dungeon route, there is no other way to play.

Even if you know you are being led by the nose, you have no choice but to go on.

……

……

Soon, Ron and Rudeus went up the stairs to the second floor.

The second floor was completely dark.

However, the moment the two stepped onto the second floor, the originally dark space was suddenly illuminated by a dark purple light.

How should I put it, it’s a very familiar cutscene CG.

Just when Rudeus couldn't help but complain, the new boss guarding the level appeared.

"My name is Peri Todd! I am a magical swordsman who controls the magic of fire and wind. I am also a true Northern King-level swordsman. Whether in magic or swordsmanship, I am the most powerful among the Royal Guards. I am [Peri Todd of Earth]!"

Rudeus: ...

He's good at fire magic and wind magic, but he's [Earth]?

Could this guy have been pulled out just to make up the numbers?

Human God Chapter: 122, Dragon Slaying Sword

Although it sounded like he was just making up the numbers, Ron immediately noticed that this person was different.

As he said, whether in swordsmanship or magic, he was the best among the Four Heavenly Kings of the Royal Guard, and this was probably not an exaggeration. Just looking at his posture, it was clear that as a fellow Northern King, Peri Todd's level was far superior to Kalina's.

And the fighting style that combines magic and swordsmanship is the so-called magic swordsman.

In this world, there are very few people who can take this path to such a high level.

Is this the strength of the Northern God Style?

"Ron."

Rudeus lowered his voice.

"When the battle begins, I'll use Ranma to stop him from releasing magic, and you can use swordsmanship to deal with him."

"No, don't do it."

"why?"

"Try to keep your cards close to your chest and don't expose all your strength to the other party all at once."

Ron whispered as well.

"Not just you. I'll also do my best to hide my own immortality. In short, I'll try to defeat any opponent I can. If the worst comes to the worst... we still have room to fight back."

"……makes sense."

Rudeus nodded and said nothing more.

Ron reached out and grasped the magic sword at his waist, but just as he was about to draw it out, he stopped.

"Rudeus."

"what happened?"

"Use your earth magic to make me a sword."

Ron briefly described the requirements.

Heavy and thick, no need to sharpen, but must be hard enough.

Rudeus can modify earth magic creations to allow them to last for long periods of time, and depending on the amount of magic power injected, can also make earth magic creations harder and heavier than ordinary earth magic.

After listening to Ron's request, Rudeus' face was full of question marks.

"Although I can do it...but are you sure?"

"Well, just follow this size."

"All right……"

Rudeus scratched his head, then began to use non-chanting magic to create earth magic products on the spot.

And Peritord did not attack directly, but just stood there and watched what the two men did.

Ron glanced at him.

In fact, even if he suddenly attacked, it wouldn't matter. Ron was confident that he could deal with him even without using the magic sword. However, the swordsmen of the Northern God School seemed to be more upright than expected...

After all, he is Atofi's disciple.

It is normal that there are some differences between it and the Beishenliu that is widely spread in the world.

"Why, did you think I would attack suddenly?"

It seemed as if he saw what Ron was thinking.

Peritord said proudly:

"I am a disciple of the orthodox Beishenliu from Master Atuofei. Defeating the opponent fairly and squarely is the right path. I simply disdain such despicable tactics."

Ron:…

Who asked you?

"Sorry for the long wait!"

Just as Peritord was proudly showing off the fine traditions of the Northern God School, Rudius had already completed the sword-forging work.

It's called sword forging, but in reality it's just fixing the special material created by earth magic into a certain shape.

For Rudeus, who often uses earth magic to make figures to practice precision, a mere sword is a piece of cake.

"Thank you so much."

Ron came to Rudeus.

He asked Rudeus to forge a great sword...

No, it's a giant sword to be precise.

The length of the hilt is equivalent to that of an arm, and the length of the sword body is almost two meters. The width is only slightly narrower than the width of the shoulder. Although there is a blade, it is not sharpened, so it is actually not very sharp.

If it was a sword, it was too big.

Huge, broad, heavy, and rough.

It's just a piece of iron.