Otome Game no Heroine de Saikyou Survival-Chapter 105
Dungeon Capture (4)
At last, we arrived at the deepest part of the dungeon. In the arena-like place with a diameter of more than 100 meters, three deformed Minotaurs were waiting for us.
[Blue Ox Minotaur Brute] [Demon Rank 5]
[Magic Power: 180/180] [Strength: 730/730]
[Total Combat Power: 1587 (With Physical Enhancements: 1890)]
[Red Ox Minotaur Brute] [Demon Rank 5]
[Magic Power: 200/200] [Physical Strength: 690/690]
[Total Combat Power: 1694 (With Physical Enhancements: 2037)]
[Black Ox] [Minotaur Murder] [Demon Rank 6]
[Magic Power: 250/250] [Strength: 800/800]
[Total Combat Power: 3240 (With Physical Enhancements: 3960)]
Rank 6…! I had heard from my master that it existed, but I never thought it was this much of an opponent.
The rank that a normal creature could reach was considered to be 5. Even for humans, Rank 5 was the level at which they were called masters or heroes, but it was said that something beyond Race was necessary to rise even higher.
I heard a gasp like a silent scream from the appraisers behind me. I saw Elena’s face turn pale, and remembering what I had to do, I sank deep into my emotions and began to examine the enemy forces.
The Minotaur Murder, which I had tentatively named “Black Ox,” had a huge, black body of over three meters with two distorted horns, and was lightly holding a huge black iron two-handed axe that would be difficult even for a human to lift.
Considering their magical and physical strength values, as well as their physique and fighting ability, all three were melee types, but this black Ox in particular appeared well-balanced in both offense and defense.
The two bodies on either side of the black Ox were also not to be underestimated, although their comparison to the black Ox may give the illusion that they were not.
Moreover, these monsters in the dungeon were in perfect physical condition, so I couldn’t do what I did with Gorgeol, which was to spend a month slowly whittling away at their strength.
The one I tentatively named “Blue Ox” was a power type with a huge blue body of two and a half meters and unusually bulging arm muscles. I might be able to handle it with my current speed, but it would be difficult to even approach it if it wielded a two-meter-long black iron two-handed sword.
“Red Ox” had two steel halberds like those used by humans. His red physique was no less than Blue Ox’s, and the halberd in one hand looked like a hatchet.
However, what was frightening about this guy was that he was more slender than Blue Ox, but his fighting power was higher than Blue Ox’s. He was most likely a speed-oriented type, and all of his stats should be higher than mine.
[Bumooooooooo!!!]
As if impatient with us who did not move from the door, the black Ox let out a roar that shook the entire arena, and the knights who should have been well-trained all trembled as if frightened by the “intimidate”.
Seeing us, Blue Ox and Red Ox slowly stepped forward, their mouths twisted into a sneer at the humans.
“Can you…defeat them?”
Elena asked Dalton from behind, in a voice that could not hide her trembling, and Dalton looked at her.
“I think we can handle just the Minotaur Murder with the [Rainbow Sword]…but with three of them, we can’t do it by ourselves. Shall we go back here? Not all of us can take advantage of the bounty. If we’re going to risk our lives, it doesn’t have to be here.”
“No…”
“What is it that you really want?”
Elena shakes her head quietly at Dalton’s question.
“It is true that we, the royal family, came here searching for power. But at the same time, we are here to show our resolve for our country and our people. I will not back down.”
The Crown Prince and Clara gulped as Elena stated her determination clearly, and Amol shook his head slightly with an agitated look on his face.
“We will fight!!”
The first knight I met, the one I had saved, stepped forward with a nervous look on his face. He looked at me for a moment and nodded slightly, and the other knights stepped forward with determined faces.
“We, the fifteen Royal Guards, will try to hold back the enemy as the shield of the nation, even though we are not as strong as you are!”
“Yes, I know!”
Determined that they were ready and that there was no time to waste against the two approaching bodies, Dalton began to give instructions to us and the knights.
“Royalty, do you see that altar behind the Minotaur Murder? That’s probably where you want to be. If you see an opening, I’ll give you a signal to head there.”
Elena and the others spotted what looked like an altar on the farthest wall and nodded to Dalton, wincing slightly.
“We’ll take care of the red one. The knights will take the blue ones. If Murder comes out before we take out the red one, no one but me and Feld shall go near him. Mira, you cover us. If the red guy is still alive at that time…”
After a pause there, Dalton turned to me and Viro.
“You guys hold him down and buy us some time. Can you do that?”
“Sure.”
Viro slapped his cheek to get into the mood, and I nodded silently. Then–
“I’ll help you with Aria, then.”
I heard someone’s voice as if pressured by something, the knights made way for a girl with a morbid appearance and a smile like a poisoned flower, who stepped out slowly.
“…Carla.”
Perhaps she heard the murmur I let out, Carla turned towards me with a slight smile hanging on her lips.
No matter how capable she was, as the crown prince’s fiancée and under the protection of an escort, she was not allowed to fight. Neither the squires who were supposed to stop her nor Ervan, her fiancé, could even call out to her due to the bizarre atmosphere that was overflowing, and even Sera, one of the Guards, was unable to stop Carla.
“Are you dissatisfied with me…?”
I was not dissatisfied, but rather uneasy. Dalton also seemed to be aware of Carla’s danger, but he also wanted more force in this situation, and seeing that her magical power was comparable to Samantha’s, Dalton had no choice but to give the go-ahead.
“Then, let’s go!!!”
[bmooooo!!!]
Seeing us start to move, the two Minotaur Brutes that were approaching gently also started to move. As planned, the knights led Blue Ox, and we moved forward to intercept Red Ox.
“Water! Capture his follower!”
Mira first tried to capture him with water spirit magic, but Red Ox evaded the magic as if leaping to avoid it with a movement that didn’t suit his huge body, and he jumped in aiming at Mira who was a sorcerer.
However, Mira was no ordinary magician either, as she used her Level 3 body enhancement and Taijutsu to keep her distance as she leapt to avoid the magic.
“HAAAAHHH!”
“Booooooooooo!!!”
At the same time, Feld’s great sword and Red Ox’s halberd clashed violently, sending out sparks that illuminated the dimly lit dungeon.
*Gatsun!!!
[Buuoo!]
At that moment, my [Heavy Type] pendulum explodes into the side of Red Ox’s head, and Mira’s arrow, which was immediately switched to a bow and aimed at the head, grazed Red Ox’s head.
Red Ox looked at me and Mira as if he was glaring at us, but dealing with Feld was not something I would do while looking the other way.
“Ouuuooooo!!!”
[bumoooooo!!!”
As Feld struck with all his might, Red Ox could only use both of his weapons to fight him, and there was no way that man would let that opportunity slip away.
“–[Dark Mist]–“
[Boooooo!?!!]
The dark mist released by Viro precisely covered Red Ox’s head. As if waiting for the perfect timing, Dalton swung his huge hammer at Red Ox.
But–
[Gaaaah!]
At that moment, a powerful “Intimidate” and roar was released from Blue Ox, which had been standing still, and all of our movements were halted for a moment.
Our attempt to defeat Red Ox with a quick battle had backfired. Blue Ox, which had decided that Red Ox could not handle our onslaught, came toward us with its huge battleaxe at the ready.
The knights and Blue Ox, who had been competing, were stopped, and the vanguard of the line was broken by Blue Ox’s blow.
Blue Ox moved only slightly, and this was it…. But there was no need for unnecessary emotions. I just have to do my job.
“Viro!”
“Okay, Dalton, let’s go!”
“I’m on it. Come on, Feld, Mira!”
“Yeah!”
“Yes!”
We immediately regrouped and Dalton, Mira, and Feld ran out to intercept the oncoming Blue Ox.
[Bummoooo!!!]
Red Ox, having shaken off the fog of darkness, noticed Dalton and the others heading toward Blue Ox and followed them. But at that moment, Viro’s throwing knife snatched Red Ox’s nose, and just as he stopped in his tracks, my [Heavy Type] Pendulum clashed with Red Ox’s horn and made a metallic sound.
“There’s no way I’m letting you go.”
“That’s what I meant.”
Viro and I blocked Red Ox’s way with knives at the ready. It would be difficult to even stop him by myself, but with Viro and I, we could buy some time even if it were difficult to beat him.
[Bumo…]
Unlike his armor, the horns connected to his cranium transmitted the force of the blow directly to his brain, and Red Ox shook his head to shake off the damage, glaring at us abhorrently as he readied his two halberds.
“Let’s go!”
I saw Viro leap out to distract it with his legs, and I noticed “it” and quickly attacked its legs off to make it fall.
“Aria!?”
Viro was about to complain to me when a large number of flames suddenly raced over our heads as we ducked down, slightly scorching even Red Ox’s arm as he hurried to avoid them.
I turned to see Carla, who had been pointing her finger at us, with a morbidly radiant smile on her face.
“Carla will be here to kill you soon, so be careful.”
“You’re a scary little girl, aren’t you!”
Still, in this situation, Carla’s power would be needed. I peeked at the current battle situation with a sideways glance…
“Nuuoooooo!”
[bumoooooo!!!]
Dalton, wearing a full Plate Mail, played the role of a shield to block Blue Ox’s attack and backed a few steps after receiving it.
Dalton would not be able to take so many attacks.
But the worst offenders were the knights, who had been knocked out of line by Blue Ox’s roar, and although there were no fatal wounds yet, several of them had been knocked down by Blue Ox.
With a fighting strength of around 400, they were unable to individually take on Minotaur’s onslaught. At this rate, the battle line would collapse from the knight’s side.
But if the three of them, including Carla, could defeat Red Ox, then there could be a breakthrough….
“Well, see you again, Aria.”
Carla, who had only covered for me once, jumped into the “path” opened by her attack and ran off to the back of the arena.
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(Carla…you’re aiming for the Gift, aren’t you?)
“Ervan-sama, let’s go too!”
“Eh… yes…”
(No, both of you!)
Seeing Carla heading toward the altar, Clara Dandol seemed to be mentally cornered and darted toward the altar, pulling away from the bewildered Crown Prince’s hand.
Not even the restraint of Sera, who was guarding Elena, could reach her, and Clara and her followers followed in a panic.
[Bumoooooo!!!]
Red Ox, who had fallen into a state of excitement due to the sudden movement of a large number of people, ignored us who had fallen and suddenly started chasing both Clara’s followers.
“Damn!”
Seeing this, Viro slapped me on the back while I was down and directed me with speed.
“Go, Aria! Don’t let his highnesses die!”
Clara….
I bolted off at the back of the girls toward the altar and Red Ox following behind them, kicking the ground as I ran.
