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Chapter 180

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Rewinding time a little, this is what Kouta did after parting ways with Shiraishi-san.

After escorting Shiraishi-san and the others to the stairs connecting the second and third levels, I separated from them and made my way toward the sixth level.

“Mmm, it seems that today our drop luck is good, Master! You should aim for something valuable!” (Muze)

“Yes! Let us aim for the ‘Full Moon Veil’ from the Jellyfish. That could be used to strengthen either Sophia or Emilia.” (Kouta)

“Ah, so you are not turning it into money? Well, that is very much like you, Kouta.” (Muze)

What is this? Is Muze perhaps a little exasperated with me? From the tone of her voice, I can sense such a mood.

“It cannot be helped then. Muze shall assist you in searching!” (Muze)

“Yes, I am counting on you, Muze. If there is time left, we should also collect our usual moss before returning.” (Kouta)

“I agree!” (Muze)

The beginning of it all was when I wandered through the sixth floor and ended up eating this moss as a means of hydration.

I had seen on television or somewhere before that in regions with heavy annual rainfall, there exist plants that are composed almost entirely of water. I thought that since this sixth level was shrouded in deep mist, such plants might grow here, so I tried searching for them. That turned out to be correct.

It was a plant that, like Muze, is semi-transparent and allows the opposite side to be seen through it. When I discovered that this meant even Muze could eat it, since it was practically the same as water, I was overjoyed. The two of us were absolutely ecstatic.

Since then, every time I came to the sixth floor, I would bring some of it back. However, at one point I began to worry whether it might have any harmful effects on the body, so I requested an analysis through Intelligence Officer Luca.

Of course, we had already checked everything that we could confirm ourselves. It was only by sheer coincidence that we discovered it could aid in improving MP recovery.

“Master! There is a Jellyfish presence to the left front!” (Muze)

“Understood!” (Kouta)

Muze is not actually sensing the presence. According to her, no matter how dense the mist, since it is composed of water, any water spirit can see through it. Therefore, in short, Muze can see the Jellyfish. When she speaks of “presence”, it is merely for dramatic effect.

“Oh no! It is firing! Evade! Evade!” (Muze)

At Muze’s voice, I hastily hid behind a tree.

Suzuki-san had been cautious about this too, but this monster called the Jellyfish can use several kinds of magic.

That is what makes it troublesome. What it had just fired is the magic commonly known as “Arrow of Light,” a magic in which light pierces at high speed. It travels faster than a bullet and hurts terribly, and to make matters worse, it bends. It does not seem to bend entirely freely, but since gravity does not affect it, its trajectories are more varied than any curved ball. It even fires multiple rounds.

Truly, it is a magic that makes one want to give up.

“Ah! It has even cast Coat! This one is clever, be careful!” (Muze)

“You have got to be kidding me.” (Kouta)

“Coat” is also a magic. Others call it “Coating” or “Aura,” naming it however they please, but it is said to be a magic that enhances defensive power. When it is used, the Jellyfish glows bluish white, so it is immediately clear that it has activated that magic.

“For a jellyfish, you are quite insolent! Using magic and all!” (Kouta)

“Muu? It is natural for monsters to use magic, is it not?” (Muze)

“Muze, it is a matter of principle. I do not need such a calm retort.” (Kouta)

Having fought it many times before, I already knew how to defeat it.

Physical attacks are almost useless against this jellyfish. When I slash at it with a blade, the sensation that reaches my arm is like striking a futon. It simply will not cut.

Therefore, as usual, I employed my martial technique, “Kusanagi Sword”.

This technique, much like the Jellyfish’s Coat magic, coats the weapon to enhance its attack power. This increase seems to have a magical effect, allowing the attack to harm the Jellyfish. Its effective duration is short, only ten minutes, but the boost in attack power is overwhelming, making it highly valuable. Moreover, it can be used with other weapons.

The only problem is that, like the Coat magic, it glows bluish white. For someone like me, who does not wish to be seen swinging around a glowing sword, it is a difficult technique to use publicly. Because honestly, it is embarrassing, far too much to show anyone.

With the small Onimaru in hand, now enveloped in the “Kusanagi Sword”, I charged at the Jellyfish and annihilated it instantly.

“Ohh! It dropped on the first one! That is amazi–… Kouta? Kouta, what is wrong!?” (Muze)

My right eye hurts. It burns as though on fire.

I have no memory of being struck. I am well accustomed to fighting this enemy. That much is certain. In the past, I had been sniped through the mist before seeing my opponent, but now, thanks to Muze, even that can be avoided.

Yet it hurts.

The pain was not the mild kind from getting dust in my eye. The agony was so intense that I collapsed to the ground. Even my recovery magic seemed ineffective.

This is abnormal.

“Ahh! Kouta, your eye, your eye is glowing! Your right eye is shining golden!” (Muze)

Panicking, I activated the magic eye in my left eye to confirm.

Wow, this is real. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would end up bearing different magic eyes in each of my eyes.

 

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