447 Former Strongest, Reaching The Top Of The Tower
447 Former Strongest, Reaching The Top Of The Tower
As we moved on to the ruins, the Somas' mouth count decreased naturally.
That's because the frequency of demonic raids has increased, because... most of all, we all felt it on our skin.
I'm guessing there's something waiting for you.
And.
The sensation reached its peak when the fourth staircase was in front of it.
"Now... so we're going to go ahead, are we ready?
"It's a tickle!
"... no problem"
"I mean, there's nothing like getting ready now."
"Well, it is. Just in case, that's the way it is. In other words, I honestly thought Eina would wander a little more..."
"What do you mean? I've been traveling my whole life, haven't I? I'm getting used to it... well, there's soma, so it doesn't matter."
"I mean, don't worry, you have a brother?
"Oh, you didn't say that!?... Well, I'm not wrong."
"This is very responsible."
"... n, critical"
With such a light mouth, Soma loosens her mouth just a little bit.
In fact, the problem is, something you'll be waiting for ahead of you should be fine with Soma alone.
Feeling its power even in remote places also means that we can predict its bulk.
At least that's smaller than that Alberto thing, so it won't be a problem.
If something goes wrong, that means you don't know what happens when you're with Eina and the others.
The Einas are overwhelming in terms of talent, but still have no experience at all.
Even an understated opponent can have a good chance that it will become a gap.
But with that in mind, I can handle it if I don't have to.
Well, that sucks, it's just a story that Soma needs to do something about.
Still, it should be a good experience.
So after making another confirmation at the end, the Somas started going up that staircase.
That's as good as anything that's ever been up there... but that's also until we carve out the last step.
The moment we stepped out, what was spreading there was a different sight than before.
"Hmm... well, that's what I was expecting..."
"Well... Whatever you're waiting for, I was wondering if you are."
"... Well, considering the distance I walked, it was about time too"
"Finally, it feels like"
What the four of them see is not a stone ceiling.
In the first place, Aina didn't have to illuminate it with a light sphere, it was illuminated by another light.
It was the light of the sun, that is, the top of the tower.
"And... that's in a way, too, I guess, as expected"
"...... hmm.... black, dragon.... I was expecting."
There were no extra walls there, and what was there was a hall on one side.
And on the front was an altar that looked familiar somewhere, and behind it still sits a statue of a familiar pitch-black dragon.
It was the same as the previous ruins.
Nevertheless, if what the man was saying was true, it wouldn't be so strange either.
In fact, I expected Soma, and the Sheilas seemed to be the same.
So not so surprised...... but probably there's something there, no one's going to try to get there.
"I don't mind that...... what else...?
"This can't be all... There isn't..."
On the other hand, to Aina and Lina, I'm even strangely nervous... well, I wouldn't even have to think about why that is.
That's exactly what you two are saying.
There was nothing there but its altar and the statue of the dragon.
Even though the sensation of skin pricking still persists.
But to the two of them looking around unafraid, Soma exhaled in a small way.
As always, Sheila, with her face hidden, feels like she's looking at them like they're stunned somewhere.
The reason for this is simple.
Sure, we are alert... because we both overlook where we need to be most alert in this situation.
"Well, if you're so grand, it's hard to notice..."
"...... hmm. … but this needs to be noticed.... overlooked because of stereotypes is a sign that vigilance is sweet"
"Hey... what are you talking about?
"Stereotypes, are...?
"... Easy Things"
"Now, in this open situation, where would be the worst place to get attacked?"
"If they attack you from anywhere,"
"Is it the most troublesome...?
Shortly afterwards, they leaked their voices about the same time, ah, and still turned their gaze in a certain direction about the same time.
I mean, straight up.
And it also appeared, almost simultaneously, as if it had been aimed.
It came down from the sky. That goes down to the ground so that it can be tapped.
And that's not one.
Dozens or hundreds of them go together, overlapping and shaping one thing after another.
At first, two legs.
Then lower body, then upper body, two arms.
And finally, the head.
Each bottle, even if not equal to itself, would preferably exceed half; they were bones.
Yes, that is… it was shaped like a giant skeleton.
"Hmm... that was a little unexpected."
"...... hmm.... or maybe this isn't a demon?
"So, I guess"
Huge is a problem too, but above all it was that way of appearing.
There is no such thing as a monster to do in vain.
It would be reasonable to assume that there are people's hands on it.
So this is more likely to be some kind of biological weapon than a demon.
There was no trick whatsoever in this ruin, and if so, it is convincing.
This is a setup in itself, and this is enough.
That's the thing.
"Well, it's a pretty retarded trick..."
"... but I often see it for what it is in the ruins"
"Genius and I managed to get a piece of paper, do you mean..."
That seems the same even when the world and times change.
and.
"Hey, hey...!
"Yeah? What is it, Eina? So hasty."
"That would be decided to panic if that came out......! Rather, why are you so calm...!
"No, isn't that what you knew was coming out? That was just a little big."
"... well done"
"Don't be afraid of ancient ruins, and your brothers are just fine..."
"Besides, the figure is big, but it's all there is."
No, actually, that's not enough of a threat, but it also means it's big on purpose.
At least to Soma, that was only a weakness.
"... ha. You look at me like I'm a fool in a panic."
"Uhm, seems calm, above all"
Well, it depends on the experience.
It's definitely big.
But... compared to the last array I fought in my previous life, most of it seems like something that doesn't matter.
The Einas will, I'm sure, in time.
"... I'd like to tell you not to be with you, but Sheila's calm, too."
"... if you go through all this, you'll get used to it"
"I think that also means repeating the big deal...... well, you have to be prepared to get to your brother. Well, that's what I'm made of!
"Well... that's what I knew."
"Well, everyone's safe and sound... but apparently, they're about to move out there."
His head slowly looked down as he stood up.
When we were being seen, we knew clearly... that the arm moved just after that.
Almost at the same time, Soma kicked the ground, too, to intercept it.