Sea monsters, Giant Squids. For dinner, let’s have Squid Meshi or Squid Rings.
“I’ll finish this in one go.”
Those who could fight among the Mermaids acted as decoys for our ship, luring the Kraken towards us. This is the last year of childbirth that fears the Kraken. I hope they can give birth peacefully. I’d like to be present for the childbirth if possible, but that’s the Husband’s job.
As I wondered if Mermaids gave birth to fish-like eggs or mammal-like children, I watched the Kraken’s tentacles thrashing on the sea surface.
“Stupid thing! How foolish of you to show yourself to the White Lily Corps!”
I was already drunk on the sweet wine of victory. After all, if I win, I can free Priscilla. I will definitely win! I’ll win and give Priscilla the guillotine collar!
“Alright! Go, Rufina! Counter the Kraken with the wriggling giant tree, the Thousand-Year Cursewood!”
“Impossible!”
“…Why?”
“Has the Captain gone mad? There is no vegetation that grows in the sea. Therefore, the Thousand-Year Cursewood cannot grow.”
Why can’t my magic activate so conveniently at a time like this? Take a lesson from mangroves. They can create forests in the sea. Was it a baobab tree?
“Then bring out Rossa for Close-range Magic too…”
“Bring out Rossa for Area-of-effect Magic to defeat it! Rossa!”
“It’s been a long time, Mikael.”
Rossa is the Undead Queen, probably some kind of ghost. Is that why she’s coming out from behind me to surprise me? I don’t mind the feeling of her chest pressed against me, but it would be perfect if she added some flesh to the face nuzzling my cheek.
“Long time no see, Rossa. About the Kraken, can you defeat it?”
“Leave it to me, Mikael. ■■■■, the rotten great breath…”
I smacked the back of her head with all my might. What good will rotting do?! Are you planning to rot the sea too?! This is environmental destruction on a grand scale. Mermaids live here, and it’s also a fishing ground, so it will cause trouble for too many people.
“Please deal with it using the Thousand Swords.”
The attacking magic of Room and Rossa lacks consideration for their surroundings. Thousand Swords can defeat the Kraken with minimal damage. Though I won’t get to use them.
“Sophia, use Platinum Laser with all your might. We still have time before the Demon Lord, so you can go all out.”
There is nothing in this world that the Platinum Laser cannot pierce. It’s like taking a shower of high heat. Sophia stood at the ship’s bow and said in a cool voice,
“■■■■, Platinum Laser.”
An explosive amount of heat scorched the deck, and my eyebrows almost disappeared. But it’s over! The ten Platinum Lasers were smoothly deflected by the Kraken.
“It might be magic. Perhaps they were deflected because they were naturally slippery…”
Damn it! These unreliable people! If magic doesn’t work, then physical attacks! The White Lily Corps’ greatest physical attacker. Normally, allowing its use would strain our finances, but now that Black Dragon Stone is money, unleash it without hesitation!
“Orietta, put on your armored suit and use the Railgun! You can use all the ammo on full auto!”
Bullets from an Orichalcum metal jacket that exceed the speed of sound. Each one costs enough to buy a Noble’s Carriage, but it can’t be helped at this juncture.
It’s good that Black Dragon Stone can also become jewels. If I can get it from the Mermaids, there’s no need to hold back. Fire away with abandon!
“I didn’t bring it~”
“Huh!? Why?”
“The Captain told me to make chemical weapons~. The Magic Container is full of atomizers and research equipment, so I couldn’t bring it~.”
I had planned to take down the Kraken in these three stages. At least I thought Sophia’s Platinum Laser would end it, but this is what happened…
“Captain. Do you have any ‘harpoons’?”
“I have harpoons. But, young lady, didn’t you just fire something? Are you alright?”
I’m fine. The things the protagonist throws are bound to stick. I aimed for a supporting role, but I never expected the main characters to drop out of the play one by one. Is this theater cursed?
“Bring them all. Orietta, help me throw them!”
“Yes~”
Rufina and Sophia, wait in the dressing room. The rest of the stage will be for the symphony of Orietta and me to captivate the audience. Priscilla seems bad at throwing, so wait with the Halberd!
I threw a harpoon, nearly two meters long, with my maximum Godspeed. I wanted to throw it, but I clutched my chest and knelt. My maximum Godspeed is Mode Six. To reach Seven, I need Christine’s power, but our rhythm just wasn’t right.
“Chri-Christine… please match me.”
Orietta, the strong girl, threw her harpoon, ignoring my pain, and it pierced the Kraken. It pierced easily even with Mode Six, so there was no need to push my Godspeed.
“…Earlier… with Priscilla…”
Hurry up and speak, and release my heart. Is she not helping me increase my Godspeed by bringing up Priscilla’s name?!
“Ah, that…”
As Orietta’s second harpoon pierces the Kraken, as Rufina and Rossa’s Thousand Swords pierce it while being deflected, as I have to join in now, is this the time to talk?! Now?
“…we were doing it.”
I won’t make excuses. A man’s excuses are pathetic. But give me a chance to argue. With every step I take closer, my heart massage Godspeed increases by one level.
Christine’s feet, looking down at me, are also beautiful. I can’t look up. Even if I look up, Christine’s cold eyes await me.
While I want to be looked at by those eyes, the Kraken’s tentacles are reaching for the ship’s edge. Priscilla and Alana are also fending it off with their swords. If this continues, the ship will sink, and we’ll all have to swim, yet my heart tightens.
This is a match! A man needs no words. No excuses. Only action! I stood up facing Christine and kissed her with the intensity of taking something.
“Gah!”
It was good that I stole her lips. But in the end, I let my guard down and accidentally sent the oxygen from my lungs into Christine.
Christine coughed, her cheeks puffed out like she had the mumps, but her face as she turned seemed to hold a faint smile.
I discovered that Christine finds reaction-based comedy funnier than words, and I kissed her gently this time.
The time gifted by Priscilla and the others seems to be enough. After caressing her chest and behind, I released her lips, embraced her, and crouched down.
“Work!”
The Platinum Laser, as thick as a cannon, passing overhead, cleanly severed the Kraken’s wriggling tentacles, slightly scorching my scalp.
“I’ll work! I’ll work!”
Leaving Christine as she was, I grabbed a harpoon and threw it with Godspeed Mode Six. The harpoon lodged in what looked like the Kraken’s head, but it didn’t seem like a fatal wound, only a penetration.
It’s not easy to shout love in the middle of a battlefield. If she could fire such a thick Platinum Laser, why didn’t she do it from the start? That power is probably meant just for me.
A battle lacking a finishing blow. Rufina’s Thousand-Year Cursewood, my sole reliance, is gone, and Orietta’s Railgun is also gone. Sophia has returned to her room. Can’t we finish it with physical attacks alone?
The harpoons stick, the ultrasonically vibrating Halberd and Zantou are effective, but the opponent is too massive. Rufina’s and Rossa’s Thousand Swords, being magic constructs, are only half as effective.
I vaguely recalled my last resort. If this doesn’t work, I’ll have to consider retreating. In the worst case, I might have to resort to Rufina and Rossa’s destructive magic that pollutes the sea.
“Orietta! Bring out the most effective magic stone!”
Thanks to Sophia, the Kraken has submerged. The Kraken’s limbs and tentacles thrash wildly on the temporarily quiet deck. I have to capitalize on this chance.
“Ultrasonic vibrations? In that case, it’s the black magic stone~. But that will make chemical weapons unusable~. This magic stone is…”
Figuring it would take too long, I snatched the black magic stone and fitted it into my Zantou. This allows for prolonged use of ultrasonic vibrations, but I had been holding back because it damages the blade. However, it’s perfect for the Kraken.
I adopted a Jigen-ryu stance and waited. I’ll end it with the next move. I need to finish quickly and appease Sophia! Otherwise, the Platinum Laser will fly towards me.
Waiting… not coming. Waiting… not coming. Waiting… did it go home? Maybe I’ll wait while smoking a cigarette…
“It’s coming! Its intention is to ram us!”
The foolish Kraken, bringing with it tears as large as mountains, is approaching. It’s coming towards me, who is waiting to meet it. I have to live up to its expectations. I stomped out my cigarette and got into my stance.
“Hiyah!”
My Zantou, spun at high speed in a Jigen-ryu stance, was swallowed by the Kraken. Unlike the harpoons stuck in its surface, the Zantou burrowed deep into the Kraken’s innards, and it wouldn’t be able to pull it out even with a “stuck-pulling” technique.
Moreover, the ultrasonic vibration is active for a long duration. Even if the Zantou isn’t a fatal wound, it will likely cause headaches by vibrating its brain.
As expected, the Kraken fled. I hope it becomes sea scum and replenishes the fish. Please don’t die and wash ashore, causing trouble for the Mermaids or fishermen.
“Is it over?”
It’s over! It was over in a flash. I finished it quickly for Sophia. I lost my sword, but I have my own sword…
But I never got to wield my sword against Sophia…
