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The Magic Doll Has Been Activated
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“G-gah… gu…!” (Zacharia)
The one who had their head cut off wasn’t McLaren, but one of the Four Extremes, Zacharia Tyner, who bore the Salamander tattoo.
“Tch! He used his subordinate as a decoy and teleported away!” (Harold)
“Haru-sama, what should we do?” (Companion)
“Of course, we’ll go after McLaren!” (Harold)
“Yes!” (Everyone)
We discarded Zacharia’s corpse and ran up the tower’s staircase.
Along the way—
“Take this! [Hellfire]!” (Lizette)
“!? Why can’t my wind-attribute magic extinguish it!?” (??)
There stood Liz and the others, locked in battle with a man who bore the sylph tattoo, another member of the Four Extremes.
“Liz! Everyone!” (Harold)
“Oh my, Haru… you’re late. We’re about to finish up here.” (Lizette)
With a haughty, villainous smile, Liz turned back toward the man.
“Burn it all. [Infernal Flame]!” (Lizette)
“Gwaaaaahhh! Hot!? It’s hotttttttttt!!” (??)
With a snap of Liz’s fingers, black flames coiled around the man’s body like a serpent, rising as a massive pillar of fire that spiraled up to the ceiling. The man screamed in agony, but his cries were snuffed out within seconds along with his body. All that remained were charred scars on the ceiling and floor.
“Whoa… Liz, haven’t you gotten even stronger?” (Harold)
“O-ho-ho-ho! But of course!” (Lizette)
Liz brushed back her drill-like hair and covered her mouth with her hand as she laughed proudly.
Yeah, yeah, that’s just like her…
“This isn’t the time for this! We need to find McLaren, fast!” (Harold)
“Wha-what’s going on, Haru!?” (Lizette)
“I’ll explain while we run!” (Harold)
After regrouping with Liz and the others, we continued sprinting through the magic tower in search of McLaren. As I explained the situation, the recent exchange with McLaren, and the full extent of the conspiracy, the group gasped in shock.
“That would be disastrous not just for the kingdom… but for the entire world!” (??)
“Yeah. That’s why we absolutely have to stop him here.” (Harold)
Now that we’ve gotten so deeply involved in the scenario, if we don’t stop him, we’ll end up with a bad ending. In Enhaz, all you had to do was follow the predetermined events one by one to clear the game, but this is different… and a lot more complicated. That said—
“Ideally, we’d catch McLaren before he reaches the top floor… but that’s probably impossible.” (Harold)
Yeah… McLaren is definitely on the top floor. Just like in the scenario of The Broken Doll Hidden in the Magic Tower. Still—
“Haru-sama! We’ve reached the top floor!” (Alexandra)
“Right!” (Harold)
We arrived at the dead end of the staircase, the topmost floor of the tower, and kicked down the iron door. And there—
“Ah… ah, ah…” (McLaren)
“…” (??)
There stood a single girl with jet-black eyes like onyx and heterochromatic eyes, one crimson red. In her grasp, she held McLaren’s mangled, blood-soaked corpse like a discarded doll. That was the raid boss from the scenario The Broken Doll Hidden in the Magic Tower, one of the most powerful characters… no, items… in Engage Hazard.
The magic doll, Laila.
“Haa… So, it came to this after all.” (Harold)
“Your Highness Harold, what are your orders?” (Monica)
“The decision is clear. Once that doll is activated, it won’t stop until it’s destroyed.” (Harold)
Once she’s been activated, she won’t stop until every target is annihilated.
She’s a tragic doll with broken brakes, and she’s absurdly tough on top of that. Still—
“Everyone! I’ll take all of her attacks! In the meantime, destroy her… destroy Laila!” (Harold)
We’ll break you cleanly… Even if it’s not what you wish for.
“And… Xandra.” (Harold)
“Yes?” (Alexandra)
I leaned close to her and whispered in her ear.
“Understood. Truly, you…” (Alexandra)
“Sorry. I’ll make it up to you later.” (Harold)
“It’s a promise, okay?” (Alexandra)
She pouted, and I gave her a sheepish smile.
I always end up making her go through hardship. When we get back to the capital, I’ll grant whatever request she makes… within reason.
“…Enemy target confirmed. Initiating elimination.” (Laila)
In that instant—
“!? …Ahaha. I’m glad you chose me first.” (Harold)
Laila launched herself forward, and I caught her strike with the Jet Black Shield Casparleague.
Jeez… that strike felt as heavy as Liliana’s. I thought she specialized in defense? That’s not what the data said. But you know what? You’re not the only defense specialist here. Right now, I’m the top tank in Enhaz. Sorry, but this level of attack power… won’t bring me down.
“…Analyzing enemy combat power. Estimated time to neutralize: 32 minutes, 57 seconds.” (Laila)
“Heh! Big words!” (Harold)
All right, Laila. I’ll play along with your calculations. But—
“Too slow.” (Monica)
“…….!?” (Laila)
Before that timer hits zero… You’ll be brought down by what I cherish most.
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