Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

Because Rudius had been waiting there for a long time.

Rudeus, who noticed the Red Dragon's escape, used magic to create a large area of ​​swamp along the Red Dragon's escape route. Its power and range were enough to completely control the Red Dragon.

The red dragon that fell into the quagmire could only roar and struggle, but it was of no avail.

Finally I rushed over and cut off the red dragon's neck with one sword.

The battle ended just like that.

The battle lasted no more than five minutes from the beginning to the end. Although the process was a bit thrilling, I was able to block every attack, and the Red Dragon's defense was meaningless to me.

It's much easier than you think.

The dream of defeating the red dragon has finally come true.

I once again confirmed that my strength has made great progress.

That being said.

I still feel a little regretful.

If I had known that the Red Dragon’s strength was limited to this level, I shouldn’t have used the armor-piercing sword, but an ordinary sword.

The red dragon's thick and hard scales are useless in front of the armor-piercing sword.

So much so that I feel that even if I haven't learned the Light Sword, the advanced level of the Sword God Style is enough to defeat it.

"Well, no matter what, successfully defeating the Red Dragon is something worth celebrating. Cheers."

"Ohhhh, cheers!"

Rudeus and I clinked glasses and drank them all in one gulp.

While pouring the wine.

Rudeus changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, now that you've defeated the Red Dragon, what's your next target?"

"Well..."

I swirled my glass, lost in thought.

Looking back.

The reason why I have always wanted to defeat the Red Dragon is that I want to confirm my own strength in this way.

After successfully defeating the Red Dragon, it is indeed not an easy task to find a monster stronger than the Red Dragon. It is better to say that such a monster does not exist on the Central Continent at all.

Unless it is deep in those difficult mazes.

After all, it is almost impossible for powerful monsters to be born in the Central Continent where magic power is scarce.

However, I am not suited to exploring mazes.

Not to mention, the difficult maze environment is extremely complex.

It is almost impossible to break through by force alone.

Unless it is an adventurer like Roxy who is proficient in various magic and has rich experience in conquering mazes.

all in all.

It is unrealistic to continue targeting monsters.

And I'm almost tired of it.

Now, instead of continuing to improve my ability to fight monsters, perhaps I should turn my attention to fighting humans...

That's right.

If you want to continue to improve your swordsmanship, PVP experience is essential.

In that case, the answer is obvious.

"I've decided where to go next!"

I slammed my wine glass on the table.

"Holy Land of Swords!"

Sword Sanctuary Arc: 47, Arrival at the Magic University

Holy Land of Swords.

Located in the northernmost corner of the central continent.

Covered with snow all year round, it is a very harsh marginal area from a climatic point of view. It is not regarded as a thorn in the eyes of any country, and there are no resources worth plundering. Instead, no one is interested in it because of the presence of monsters.

Such a place is a swordsman's paradise.

In each generation, the Water God and the Sword God will fight, and the ownership of the contemporary Sword Holy Land will be determined based on the outcome of the battle.

The contemporary sword god Gal defeated the contemporary water goddess Leta.

So the Holy Land of Sword is now the holy land of the Sword God School.

I plan to go there and take a look.

While honing your sword skills, fight against more masters who are proficient in swordsmanship.

Perhaps, you will gain far more than defeating monsters.

And speaking of it...

At this time, Alice and Gileno should be there too, right?

I wonder what level Alice’s swordsmanship has reached now?

Who is stronger now, me or Alice?

Want to know this.

It’s really exciting...

"The Holy Land of Swords... I heard that the swordsmen who train there are all incredible. It seems like it would be a good fit for you."

Compared to my excitement, Rudeus seemed to be lacking interest.

"Rudeus, don't you want to go and take a look?"

"Huh? I'm a magician, there's no reason for me to go to a place like that, right?"

"The reason..."

Isn't Alice right there?

I wanted to say that, but I swallowed the words back when they came to my lips.

Speaking of which, the misunderstanding between Rudeus and Alice has not been resolved yet.

Although I feel a little sorry for Rudeus, I have no intention of helping them resolve their misunderstanding. Even if I do, I'll have to wait until Rudeus and Sylphy finally get married.

otherwise……

Maybe Sylphy will really die alone.

"By the way, before going to the Holy Land of Swords, I also plan to visit the Ranoa University of Magic. I have a friend there now."

"Magic University..."

Speaking of the Magic University, Rudeus was filled with emotion.

"Come to think of it, the reason I became a tutor was to earn money for my friend's tuition so we could go to college together. But then the Great Transformation happened, and I don't know if she's still alive..."

"There will definitely be a day when we meet again."

"Then I'll borrow your good words."

"What about you? What are your plans next?"

"Continue to be an adventurer. I don't have anything else to do in the short term."

……

……

Looking back, it has been more than a year since I became an adventurer.

During this year, I started from the Kingdom of Asura, went all the way north, and finally wandered around the northern continent to fight monsters. Before I knew it, I became an A-level adventurer and became famous.

Judging from the results, I have gained a lot.

The successful defeat of the Red Dragon convinced me that I was strong enough to defeat S-rank monsters.

Even among all the S-rank adventurers, my strength should be second to none.

Although he hasn't become an S-rank adventurer yet, it's only a matter of time.

Of course I don't care about that.

My next goal is the battle between people.

Although Orsted said before he left that there was no need to be picky about my opponents, and that even monsters could sharpen my combat experience, I have become a genuine Saint-level swordsman today, and a comprehensive Saint-level swordsman in all three schools: Sword God Style, Water God Style, and North God Style.

I have almost absorbed all the techniques that Orsted taught me before he left.

It's time to change the scope of the challenge.

……

Now that you have made up your mind to set off, there is no hesitation.

Three days later.

I packed my bags, said goodbye to everyone I had met during my adventurer days, and then followed a passing caravan on my journey to the Holy Land of Swords.

Of course, before heading to the Holy Land of Swords, we have to go to Ranoa Ranoa University of Magic.

Nanahoshi Shizuka...

I wonder how she is doing now?

She's probably just immersed in her magic studies as usual, but if there's anything I can do to help, that would be great.

……

……

that's it.

I followed the caravan north from the Principality of Basilant in the south.

Although there were some close calls during this period, there is nothing much to say.

The caravan moved very quickly, and except for the necessary pause after sunset, they were basically on the road all the time.

This is because the northern continent is covered in snow for most of the day, and the time available for caravans to move is actually very short. Therefore, in order to transport goods smoothly, the caravans must travel back and forth quickly within a limited time.

We traveled day and night.

It took two months.

Finally, before the blizzard covered the entire northern continent again, I arrived at the must-go point on my trip.

……

……

The magical city of Shalia.

Located in the Kingdom of Ranoa, it is geographically located in the northern part of the northern continent, with a cold climate and barren land.

Such an area should be very poor.

However, thanks to the joint efforts of the three great magical nations to develop magic, this country has become prosperous. The magical city of Shalia, in particular, is the hub of the entire Lanoa Kingdom.

In fact, during the one year I was an adventurer, I passed by this area several times.

However, for various reasons I didn't stop.

Having said that, I wrote a letter and asked someone I know to pass it to Nanahoshi at Lanoa Magic University, saying that I would visit her soon, so my sudden visit shouldn't be too out of the ordinary.

If you look down at the city from above, you can see the Magic Guild in the center of town, built with the latest anti-magic bricks. To the east is the student area centered around the Magic University, and to the west is the workshop area centered around the Magic Tool Workshop.