Manowa 376

 Chapter 376 - Let's Extend a Helping Hand


Around the time that the Odo Eater Leech subjugation passed its climax by Kazane defeating the Boss, at the feudal lord's mansion inside the city, another miracle's end was marked by the resounding joyful voices of many people.



◎ Trade City Uumin, Feudal Lord's Mansion


「Angel-sama.」

「Oooh, a miracle occurred.」

「That child returned to normal.」

「Angel-sama saved us.」


At the time Yumika and the others entered the feudal lord's mansion, it was already in this boisterous state.

Since Naoki and Fuune had flown toward the center first with Fly magic when time was urgent, Yumika and the others riding Hippomaru-kun arrived at the feudal lord's mansion late, but what they saw there were families and lovers crying tears of happiness together as a flustered Naoki was being bowed to worshipfully in the center.

Since Heroic Spirit Fuune had already disappeared due to the time limit, it looked like the leftover Naoki was being worshiped on the spot, but it seemed Naoki didn't know how to react to that tremendous gratitude.


「It looks like he was in time.」


Louise riding behind Yumika and Tiara said that while looking around. The people rejoicing together were likely those who were about to become Hirukos and their relatives. And it seemed the Hirukos who had gathered around the feudal lord's mansion had also been restored by『Light from Heaven』, as there were unconscious people near the entrance that were laid down with only blankets over their naked bodies.

In other words, things had gone just as they originally planned. However, the hard truth was that that didn't mean everything was okay.


Shambling Hirukos were gathering outside the mansion. Since time was up, those Hirukos couldn't return to normal. Louise sighed as she looked at the situation outside, and while squinting, she scowled at those Hirukos.


「Well, it seems the cut-off for the happy ending is here.」

After Louise's words, Yumika, Tiara, Lyle, and Emily's faces tensed. Naoki's Fuune was gone. And they couldn't wait ten days for the next summoning.

Even at the present point, there were people who couldn't return to normal. Once a person became fixed as a Hiruko, there was nothing that could be done. They had no choice but to kill the rest.


However, Tatsuo, who was with them, looked at the sky and shouted『Ah, it's Mother!』


「Hmm?」


And when everyone looked up at the sky, an angel Shorty was certainly there. She descended in front of Louise and the others.


「Oopsie」


With wings spread, Kazane landed in front of the entrance of the feudal lord's mansion. While she staggered a little, Kazane landed safely. After the surrounding people saw that from a distance, their eyes opened wide, and they all raised their voices.


「It's Angel-sama!」

「She came back!」

「But it seems she's in rugged armor?」

「No boobs.」

「Tiny breasts.」

「Tiny breasts.」

「Tiny breasts.」

「Tiny breasts.」

「Tiny breasts.」

「Tiny breasts.」


She heard such voices all at once. Why did they repeatedly say tiny breasts? Even though they should be hidden by her armor and shouldn't be visible in the first place. However, Fuune's breasts had simply been so huge that they had been etched into everyone's memories. They had shaken immensely. Therefore, when they compared, it was obvious at a glance. And when Kazane couldn't endure those voices and collapsed, Naoki rushed over.


「Aneki, are you okay?」

「No problem, Naoki.」

Kazane stifled her painful feelings and gave Naoki a thumbs up. Tatsuo got on top of Kazane's head.


『Mother, welcome back.』

「I'm back, Tatsuo.」


When Kazane stroked Tatsuo's head, he found it pleasant and snuggled up closer.


「Kazane. Shouldn't you be fighting outside?」

From the side, Louise stepped forward and asked. The original plan was for Kazane and Jinrai to subjugate the swarm of Odo Eater Leeches outside. Kazane made a complacent smile and spoke.


「For now, there are no problems over there. I defeated the Boss, and currently, Jinrai-san and the people of Lindo Kingdom's army are cleaning up the rest. I came back to do what I can do.」

「You're saying there's still something you can do in this situation?」

After Louise's words, Kazane nodded strongly. And while looking at the Hirukos gathering outside, she spoke.


「I will seal the Hirukos with Crystallization. I want to gather people to capture the Hirukos for that.」


But Louise tilted her head at that response and replied.

「You say you'll seal them, but there's a lot more than just one or two. In the first place, Kazane's Magic Power is almost gone, isn't it?」

Even if it was only used on one person, Crystallization consumed a decent amount of Magic Power. Louise couldn't see a Status Window, but as a magician, her eyes could grasp Kazane's state to some extent. In the battles so far, Kazane had consumed most of her Magic Power, and it looked like she only had a little left. But Kazane distinctly said「No problem.」


「Naoki, put your hand out.」

「O, oh?」


As Kazane told him, Naoki held out his hand, and Kazane clasped Naoki's hand. Naturally, Naoki made a big smile at that, but when Kazane said「Skill・Magic Power Absorption」, that smile turned thin.


「Naoki!?」


Emily looked at Naoki with worry. While saying「That should be enough?」Kazane released his hand.


「What is this?」


Naoki was swaying as he braced himself while feeling like he was about to collapse. There was no doubt that his physical condition had greatly changed from before. When he looked at his Status Window, he saw that his Magic Power value was almost zero.


「I absorbed a little too much.」


Kazane laughed「Teehee.」

As a matter of fact, just now, Kazane used the『Odo Absorption』ability included in her Skill『Magic Power Absorption』on Naoki. Naoki was about to collapse because he couldn't maintain his energy due to his Magic Power suddenly being absorbed. Louise bitterly smiled as she watched that.


「You're truly becoming even more versatile, aren't you? But even if you absorb all our Magic Power... no, that's not it, is it.」


Louise noticed Kazane's intention. Then she looked at the crowd of people in the feudal lord mansion's courtyard.


「Even if it's impossible with just the White Party, with the power of Uumin's residents, the Magic Power problem will be solved.」


In other words, the residents in this place would be used as Magic Power tanks to carry out Crystallization. The individual Magic Power of each resident was negligible, but if this number of people was included, it should be enough to Crystallize the Hirukos.


「I see. In that case, let's move with haste.」

「Uwaa!」


Since she was suddenly called out to, Kazane made a surprised voice. And when she turned around, Ougi was there.


「Oug-sani? Don't surprise me!」

「Hoho, I'm sorry.」


After Kazane's protest, Ougi laughed and replied. Due to Kazane's『Dog's Sense of Smell』and『Intuition』, it was usually difficult to catch Kazane off guard, but Ougi seemed to handle it without difficulty.


「Let's have someone contact the militia force and Adventurers Guild as soon as possible with instructions to switch from Hiruko subjugation to capture. The number of Hirukos has dropped considerably at this point, so it shouldn't be too difficult.」

Due to Heroic Spirit Fuune's『Light from Heaven』, a considerable number had either returned to normal or disappeared. Many Hirukos had also been hunted by adventurers, so at the present point, the existence of the Hirukos was no longer an amazing thing.

「I will also talk with the feudal lord and make arrangements to select and sort people with a large amount of Magic Power so the Magic Power absorption can start without delay. Is that fine?」

「Ah, yes.」

Since everything Kazane had planned to do herself was being done for her and she was saved the trouble of giving those instructions, she felt like the wind had been taken out of her sails. However, when she passed through that and calmly looked at the surroundings, she felt that the gazes from the surrounding people were strangely ardent.


「Nn, what's this?」


When Kazane was flustered by the zealous gazes from the residents, Yumika beside her made a wry smile and replied.

「They're probably equating you with Naoki's Heroic Spirit. Well, that's understandable, though.」

「Aaah.」

Kazane remembered her own (planned) vision of the future embodied by Heroic Spirit Fuune and understood.


(If I remember correctly, even after the main scenario, the player was worshipped so much that a bronze statue was made in the city)


While thinking about that, Kazane took off for now and started Crystallizing the Hirukos around the mansion. Then, as instructed, Zacks and the other adventurers started carrying them into the feudal lord's mansion.


While things like「If it will help Angel-sama」「Please shake my hand」「Oh, it's so emaciated... that chest」were being said to her, Kazane repeatedly used『Magic Power Absorption』and continued Crystallizing the Hirukos.


Then half the Lindo Kingdom soldiers who were fighting outside returned to the city and participated in the capture of the Hirukos. The fires were also extinguished, and by the time everything was over, the next day's morning sun had started rising.



Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Summoning Fighter

Title: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King, Liberator

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragon Eating Ogre Army Armor (True), Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, White Magic Accumulator (Revised) ×2, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring, Angel Bracelet

Level : 39

Health: 155+20

Magic Power: 363+520

Strength: 78+45

Agility: 80+39

Endurance: 44+20

Wisdom : 75

Dexterity : 53

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』『Rabbit Speed』『Flare Mirage』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Kick Decapitation Wave』『Warrior's Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog's Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv4』『Aegis Shield』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition: Lv2』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『High Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『Sturdier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Devil King's Intimidation』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『Space Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur: Lv2』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』『Boost』『Monkey's Strong Arm』『Two-sword Style』『Boobies Plus』『Living Armor』『Alarm』『Six-sword Style』『Mental Attack Complete Protection』『Spider Web』『Wire Cutter』『Flexible』『Magic Power Absorption』



Kazane:「It's over... I'm completely burned out. My mind's blank.」

Yumika:「Yeah. Well, you seriously worked hard.」