Mid Boss Chapter 39: Fourth Floor “Narugoa”

~Luciera’s Perspective~

“This is… ridiculous…?” (Luciera)

　Luciera couldn’t help but let out a whimper when she saw the scene reflected in the far-seeing mirror.

　It was an unbelievable sight.

　Each and every one of the Valkyrie’s had the power to rival even a dragon.

　In the blink of an eye, they had left the battlefield and were fleeing back to the heavens.

　Before I knew it, there were 500 Valkyrie, but now I could count them on my fingers.

　They had won.

　Such a weak dungeon against an army of Valkyrie–

“Hoot, I told you so.” (Owlbear)

　For some reason, Owlbear is proud of himself like he’s one of them.

　I can’t believe it no matter how many times I stare at the mirrors.

“Why can’t the Valkyries be defeated by such a weak dungeon! The difference in strength was beyond hopeless!” (Luciera)

“It is the job of the Mid-Boss to overturn that difference in strength.” (Owlbear)

“That’s stupid……” (Luciera)

　I was at a total loss for words.

　Owlbear laughs at me as he looks at me.

“You’re still green, and the battle isn’t over yet, look.” (Owlbear)

　Owlbear pointed to a far-seeing mirror that reflected the second floor.

　There is the figure of Noah, the commander of the 3rd Battle Maiden Army, who still continues to engage in battle even if she lost most of her companions.

“It’s probably not going to end like this, and that’s what he intends.” (Owlbear)

　Next, Owlbear pointed to Narugoa, who was writing something on the ground.

　I also looked at him.

　That’s when I first noticed it.

　I didn’t notice until this stage because it was so complicated to make out, but Narugoa-senpai is writing something—it’s a magic circle.

“What the hell is that complicated magic circle… what the hell is Senpai going to summon…?” (Luciera)

~3^rd Person Perspective~

“You might want to give up now.” (Alraune)

“Who would…” (Noah)

　On the second level, Noah sneezed for the umpteenth time.

　Both of her eyes were bloodshot and her nose was swollen.

　In addition, she had a rash all over her body, and she didn’t look like she was ready to fight.

　All of her subordinates had already left.

　She was the only one left.

“I’m the proud Commander of the Third Battle Maiden Army…! That is what I am…” (Noah)

“Even if you say that you are a proud person with such a nasal voice… How about I give you some herbs to help with your congestion if you give up now?” (Alraune)

“Don’t be stupid!” (Noah)

　Noah holds her large spear and thrusts it straight at Alraune.

　The fairies fight back with the birdlime bomb, but it seems that Noah has decided.

　She’s not scared at all and came straight to Alraune.

“Gyaa!? She’s a weirdo! What’s with that Al!?” (Arachne)

“… I really have to do this.” (Alraune)

　Besides the screaming Arachne, Alraune holds her palm forward.

　The petals flutter in response to her magical power and give off a colorful shine.

“[Chant Shorten] [Flower Words] [Flower Chant]—[Magic Plus], [Double Cast], [Concentration], [Acceleration], [Protection], [Enchant Poison], [Drain Life]…” (Alraune)

“Die! Weak monster!” (Noah)

“–Bloom” (Alraune)

　Noah jumps at Alraune.

　However, Alraune had already finished chanting.

　Countless flowers jumped out of the ground formed the shape of a huge fist, and—

“Ah!?” (Noah)

　It hit Noah.

　Noah, who was blown backward, flew parallel to the ground and eventually crashed into the wall with a tremendous boom.

　Alraune pumped her fist as if she had finished her job.

“If you are alone, you can never beat me.” (Alraune)

“Yeah! Al-sama!” (Fairies)

“You did it Al!” (Arachne)

　The fairies and Arachne scream for joy.

　This is the end. No one doubted it.

　However—

“Fufu, you did what I planned, idiots…” (Noah)

　Noah’s voice could be heard through the curling dust.

　It was only then that Alraune realized her mistake.

“……I got you.” (Noah)

　The dust cleared up.

　There, Noah holds a Sky Drop with a triumphant smile.

　And the figure of Bernhard who was released from the barrier was now free

　Noah had dared to go towards Alraune, calculating that she would be struck by a powerful punch.

　A punch strong enough to destroy the barrier that restrains Bernhard—

“You’re too late.” (Bernhard)

“Sorry, master (employer)… Please ask for our service again.” (Noah)

“I’ll never call you again, you useless bastards.” (Bernhard)

　Noah returns to the heavens shortly after Bernhard spits out his curses.

　This is the reason why all the Valkyries have truly left the Cave of Silence.

　But in return, the strongest and worst hero was unleashed.

“So what are you going to do? Would you like to hit me with that joke bombs?” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard looks over at the fairies.

　The sharpness of his gaze was enough to frighten the fairies away.

　At that moment, Alraune said

“—Make way, everyone.” (Alraune)

　She makes the fairies move away to a corner of the dungeon.

　This paved the way for a path down to the lower levels.

“ Huh? What’s with you, you’re being so generous? You’re just going to let me walk through?” (Bernhard)

“Yes, get a move on, Narugoa is on the fourth level.” (Alraune)

“Huh? What are you planning?” (Bernhard)

“–I’m sorry, but we can’t beat you.” (Alraune)

　“Hmm”, Bernhard then opened his eyes.

“You people are surprising, I thought you were going to stop me and try to protect Narugoa at all costs.” (Bernhard)

“I might have said that in the old days, but—Boss-san trusted us, so it makes sense for us to trust too.” (Alraune)

“ Hahaha! It’s so stupid that it makes me want to puke!!” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard scoffs.

　And the next moment.

“-Then I’ll take your word for it.” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard’s figure disappeared.

　No, not really.

　He ran off with the speed of an unstoppable flash of lightning.

　Bernhard stepped through the second level with such force that he didn’t even step on his shadow, then jumped down the stairs and stepped into the third level.

　There was not even a shadow of a person in the third level.

“Huh! Thanks for making my life easier!” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard further broke through the third level.

　He found a staircase and jumped down it – and got there.

“… It seems that they held you up for exactly one hour, after all my subordinates are quite excellent.”

　The boy at the center of the floor slowly raised his face and looked at Bernhard.

　Bernhard wickedly distorts his mouth to a smirk.

“—To the Hero who has arrived, I am the one who rules the Cave of Silence, The Thousand Hands, Narugoa.”

“Naru—go—aaah…!!!”

　The holy sword resonates with Bernhard’s hatred, giving off a dazzling brilliance.

“ I’ve waited a hundred years for this moment, Narugoa……! For this day when I can kill you and call myself a hero again!!!” (Bernhard)

“It’s an auspicious occasion. I’d almost forgotten about you.”

“Haaa! Then I’ll remind you!” (Bernhard)

　The divinity surrounding Bernhard’s holy sword swelled even more.

　Even though there is no longer a supply of divinity from sunlight, the amount of divinity is so enormous that it can burn the skin.

　All of it came from within Bernhard.

　At that time, Narugoa is convinced.

　Truly, it is impossible for him to defeat Bernhard.

“… Where did the monster called Luciera go?” (Bernhard)

“She’s on this level, but I’m casting the Concealment Magic over her.”

“In other words, if I kill you, you bastard, I’ll be able to remove that stupid spell…! I’ll kill you first! Of course, it’s not just the monsters!” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard glares at me with hatred-filled eyes.

“I will destroy this dungeon and kill everyone, including the villagers! Women, children, and the elderly! I’ll destroy all of you!” (Bernhard)

“What you’re planning is a fool’s errand. Let’s cut the small talk and get started.”

“You don’t have to tell me. I’ll kill you right now!!!” (Bernhard)

　Immediately after, Bernhard’s figure disappears.

　The next moment, Bernhard held his sword up in the air appearing in front of Narugoa.

　A single step can be mistaken for teleportation.

“–It’s over! Narugoa!” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard swings his sword down.

　—At that time, Bernhard finally noticed.

　The existence of a huge magic circle drawn on the ground with Narugoa in the middle.

“What is this magic circle…!?” (Bernhard)

“… Do you know Bernhard, a Summoner in ancient times is similar to the  Necromancer. It is born from a deviation to the class, that is, both have systems that also originate from resurrecting the dead.”

“Doesn’t matter! No matter what monster you summon, you can’t stop me! Die Narugoa!” (Bernhard)

“You did not study enough—Resummon, The catalyst is, myself…”

　When Bernhard’s sword approaches the tip of his eyes and nose, the magic circle shines violently.

　The violent light wraps Narugoa’s whole body, and—

“What the…!?” (Bernhard)

　Bernhard was astonished.

　Because the sword that he swung down was grabbed… by bare hands.

“Crybaby… You bastard, no way…!” (Bernhard)

“I am not a crybaby.”

　Narugoa glared at Bernhard from a slightly elevated perspective.

　There was no other creature summoned by Narugoa.

“I’m Narugoa, the Thousand Hands.” (Narugoa)

　What emerged from the magic circle was himself, who has been killed a hundred years ago.