The Great Sword is not the Main Body!-Chapter 127: Valoran Conquest (1)

[Nothing forgotten?]

"Uhm..."

The elixir is still there. One, two, three... four... ten top-grade potions. One, two, three, four... twelve daggers. Three painkillers. Four anesthesia vials.

"Yeah. I think I packed everything... probably."

[Probably?]

Cartia's voice, mixed with her usual laughter, echoed across the quiet Cartia mainland.

Two days ago, after receiving Cartia’s help, I had successfully persuaded the group. With that, I was able to complete my preparations quite happily. To be honest, those preparations were just a few potions and some medicine...

Of course, not everything was idle. To be exact... I was the only one who had time to spare. The rest of the group had been running around, putting in all their effort...

Ser was constantly moving around, checking the shifting magic circles. Rubia, along with Hermila, was going around, setting up powerful artifacts for barriers.

And then, on the day of the hunt...

We silently dealt with the incomplete masters that showed up here and there, killing and holding them back without a sound, finishing the preparations without any issues.

Except for the fact that I hadn’t received any contact from Sirin... it’s been quite a pleasant start. Sirin must be okay...

"Hoo..."

[Are you nervous?]

"A little?"

I’m nervous. I’m scared too. But... a little excited as well.

If only I can counter the attacks that I couldn’t during the cutscenes, I think I’ll be able to handle it here.

If that’s possible, fighting will be easier. There will be more chances to attack. And the hunt will end faster.

"But, Cartia... have you... fully regained your memories?"

[Well, somewhat.]

There was a bitter expression on Cartia’s face.

"Somewhat? What does that mean... Hmm, then, do you remember your relationship with Carpen?"

[We weren’t lovers or anything. Just... just some comrades who were close.]

Then, poof.

Her ears and tail popped out, swishing back and forth.

"Carpen... Why are you only showing up now?"

Swish Swish

"You had something to think about...?"

Snap!

"I see... Hehe."

I wrapped my arms around the tail that suddenly came close to my face, rubbing my cheek against it. It felt soft, and my heart calmed.

[By the way. Do you think it will be okay?]

"What do you mean...?"

[Shouldn’t at least one of the three stay with you?]

Cartia looked around as she spoke.

[Even if they run here late, it seems like they’d die instantly if anything goes wrong.]

I shook my head.

"It’s best if I take the aggro from Valoran... I should be the one to be the target from start to finish."

From the start to the end. Valoran's aggro should always be focused on me.

If the aggro is pulled anywhere else, my routine could get messed up. Of course... even if it gets messed up, as long as I can pull the aggro back, it shouldn’t be a problem. But it’s better to finish it cleanly.

Especially from phase 3 onwards. I can’t, absolutely can’t, let anything disrupt me.

[Well, there’s no one else here who has a proper weapon other than you.]

"Ah... is that so?"

Hermila has her fist. Rubia is using her bare hands. Ser... well, a branch.

"Ah, right...?"

What is this... when I list it out like that, it feels like a disaster waiting to happen, doesn’t it?

[Plus, you’re really good at deflecting. Maybe that’s better.]

"Hehe, hehehe... Well, yes. I’m the best in the world at it."

[But, doesn’t Sirin do it a little better?]

"What... what are you saying? I’m better."

[Sirin could do it with one leg. You fell flat on your face right away.]

"Eek... th-that’s... Sirin isn’t even human!"

[Wow, Sirin isn’t human. What a statement... Even Sirin might feel hurt by that.]

Cartia’s laughter echoed through the air.

"This is really annoying..."

I squeezed the tail tightly and turned my back on Cartia.

After a moment, I felt a cold energy rise from my neck, and a thin thread connected.

"Ah... Hehe... I think this turned out really well. Don’t you think?"

[Yeah. It really suits you. You should wear it forever.]

It’s definitely a compliment... but why does it feel bad? Is it just because Cartia’s way of speaking is so annoying?

[Now, looks like Rubia’s done with her task.]

"Yeah."

[And soon, Hermila will finish as well.]

"Right..."

[Then, the signal flare from Ser?]

I nodded, took off my robe, and casually threw it aside.

"Hehe..."

The cool air wrapped around my body, clearing my mind.

[Once this is all over, you should buy some new clothes. It’s almost winter.]

"I... I already have a coat made of Tylant leather..."

[Not that, dummy. I’m talking about something for the inside. What are you going to do if you catch a cold like that?]

Cartia, who had been floating in the air, landed softly and stood right in front of me.

"Wh-why are you suddenly nagging...?"

[It’s annoying, isn’t it? You’re still going to complain when I worry about you.]

"...You were worried?"

[Tch.]

Cartia clicked her tongue, picked up the robe lying on the ground, and draped it over my shoulders.

"Eh..."

[If you’re cold, your body will stiffen. You need to keep warm before the fight. And... women need to stay warm.]

"Ugh... Don’t say stuff like that, it’s so cheesy."

[Tch, you arrogant little brat.]

Despite her harsh words, Cartia reached out and ruffled my hair.

"But... there’s something, you know..."

[Nope.]

"Come on... just listen."

[Hehehe, fine. What is it?]

Cartia’s hand stopped.

"I was too shocked the other day to ask, but... why did you banish Valoran into the dimensional rift? Couldn’t you just hunt it?"

[Hunt... Well, I think it could’ve been possible if I’d bitten down hard and tried.]

"Then why...?"

Cartia paused, then laughed bitterly.

[That was the only path to victory.]

"Victory...?"

[Yeah. The victory I wanted the most, for everything.]

"I see..."

Seems like everyone here is into using difficult words. They always talk in a way that’s hard to understand.

If you are reading this translation anywhere other than Novelight.net or SilkRoadTL, it has been stolen.

[Someday, I’ll tell you for sure. So, for now, hold on.]

At the same time, a voice came from the crystal ball Hermila had handed me.

-Noah, Rubia and I are ready.

"Ah... Yes. Thanks for your hard work."

-...Are you really going to be okay by yourself?

"Y-yeah."

A soft sigh.

-Okay. When it starts, we’ll run as quickly as we can... Just don’t get hurt for the next 3 minutes.

"Yes."

I nodded and placed the crystal ball back on the ground.

Then, I stood up and spread my senses wide.

Clearly, there are no living people.

I’m glad it’s going smoothly.

Smiling lightly, I planted my greatsword, which was hanging at my waist, into the ground.

[What are you going to do after the hunt is over?]

"Hmm... I don’t know."

I stretched my hands forward.

"Just... want to laugh and chat with my friends."

I gripped it tightly.

"At ease."

At that moment...

KWAANG!

With the sound of an explosion from afar, a line appeared in the sky.

[Until you get off the horse. Two hours.]

The thin line gradually thickened, connected, and split, creating the shape of a massive door.

"One hour."

Gung-

A huge sound, like a bell ringing, reverberated.

TAK-

From behind the open door, Valoran, riding a massive horse, appeared.

"Wow... that’s huge."

The size seemed at least three times that of a regular horse. The greatsword was twice the size of Frey. Its eyes were filled with rage, and its brutal aura surrounded the sky, casting a sticky shadow that blocked out the sun.

"Hoo..."

I let go of the robe on my shoulders. I grabbed Frey with both hands, awakening the dormant stance. The energy that burst out seeped into my body. The bloodthirst that flowed around me enveloped me. The chill from my neck rose up and lifted my body.

[It’s coming.]

As Cartia’s words echoed, the hoofbeats rang out.

TAK-

With the sound of hooves, a massive greatsword swung down from the sky.

The trajectory was exactly as I had expected. I didn’t need to dodge. I didn’t need to block.

As usual. Just like always.

I twisted the greatsword upward.

And...

ZUNG!

Electricity surged through my hand, sending a shock through my entire body. The ground where I stood cracked as I braced myself. The shockwave from the clash of the swords sent buildings in the surrounding area crashing down.

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But at the same time...

KREEEEK- KAAAANG!

The enormous greatsword flew into the sky.

Next...

TAK-! The horse’s legs lifted.

Close-range pattern.

I inhaled.

Starting with the right.

KWAANG!

Next, above.

KARDEUK-

Below.

KAAANG!

Then, left, below, above, right, diagonal left.

The strikes followed in quick succession, bringing the greatsword down with all my might.

ZUNG!

Valoran’s greatsword bounced into the air, and Frey was impaled into the ground. The horrible shockwave consumed the area, creating fissures.

[You’re really doing this, you crazy girl.]

Amid Cartia’s laughter, I rushed toward the exposed body of Valoran.

To protect Valoran’s body, the front legs of the horse were raised. Valoran’s greatsword altered its course, rushing toward me.

I didn’t stop; instead, I pushed forward. I stomped on the horse’s raised leg, leaped over, and slashed the incoming greatsword aside. I forcefully twisted my body with the surge of bloodlust and swung the greatsword.

KAGAK-! Frey, blocked by the dense magic, couldn’t move forward and was trapped in mid-air. The magic spewed from the horse’s opened mouth transformed into fog, blocking the way.

Chunks of magic floating in the air surrounded me. The punch coming toward me seemed to engulf my entire body.

If I think and move, it will be too late. I trusted my instincts, senses, memories, and body, and moved.

First, the magic fog.

[GRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAA--!!]

With a fierce roar, the bloodlust ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) I released cleared away all the fog.

Next, the magic spheres. Using the horse’s head as a foothold, I roughly planted my foot and forced Frey out of the magic’s grip. At the same time, I focused all my senses, tracing the weaknesses in the spheres and following the lines. With a sensation like my eardrums were about to burst, the magic mass exploded.

Finally, Valoran’s fist. Using Frey as a foothold. My legs as the base. Fixing my body. Matching my punch with Valoran’s.

ZUNG!

The insane recoil sent my body flying backward. My hand, which had connected with Valoran’s fist, cracked. It shattered and crumbled. Gripping the bloodlust in my hand, I smashed the potion bottle and drenched my hand.

I felt the bones quickly knitting together and grabbed Frey once again. At the same time, a huge magic circle appeared beneath my feet.

A guided magic that follows the player. My favorite Valoran pattern. A trick that helped me achieve a no-hit clear in the shortest time.

Just like the game. I felt my mouth naturally curl upward, and I rushed toward Valoran. Faster than the magic circle following behind. I ran with a slight gap between us.

Clearing away magic, deflecting the greatsword, dodging the spheres, I pressed forward without stopping. When I finally reached Valoran’s front...

I intentionally slowed down.

The greatsword rushing toward me, I parried it with a KAAANG!

I checked Valoran’s body, now stiff from the impact.

Then, I stomped on the magic circle that had followed me. A sharp ringing sound echoed, and the magic activated.

At the same time, I violently released my bloodlust and sent my body flying out of the magic circle.

And...

KWAANG!

A ferocious inferno erupted from the magic circle, engulfing Valoran.

[What the hell...?]

Laughing, I poured a potion onto my cracked ribs and smiled refreshingly.

"Easy."