My Catastrophic‑Level Summon Devours Gates - Chapter 46

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Episode 46

 

There are several ‘series’ monsters in Gates.

 

The most representative are the Magic series.

 

“They’re said to be war weapons used by the Magic Empire.”

 

The Melee Dealer explained to me.

 

Magic weapons all share the common trait that you must destroy their ‘Mana Engine’ to kill them.

 

Unlike Living Armor, their core location isn’t random.

 

It’s fixed in the heart area, like in humans.

 

Instead, their defense is excellent, making it difficult to target.

 

The output from the Mana Engine allows for high-speed movement and powerful attacks.

 

They’re the same C-rank as Ghouls.

 

But their difficulty should be considered about 0.5 levels higher.

 

“You know C-rank monsters well too.”

 

“Th-that’s because I studied directly with President Baek.”

 

“Preview studying?”

 

“He said that’s the basics for supporting you, hyung.”

 

My goodness.

 

Didn’t I give him my contact information yesterday afternoon?

 

He contacted me right away for an evening meeting.

 

And even had him study?

 

Director Baek Seong-hyeon’s, no, President’s drive is truly amazing.

 

But why do you guys do whatever he asks?

 

“We feel like we can grow together by following hyung around.”

 

“We’re planning to not just provide support, but also work as a Hunter team.”

 

Well, if they’re okay with it, I shouldn’t say more.

 

【They have good eyes. Seeing how they pledge loyalty to you.】

 

【Hohoho. I like them, Master. May I try teaching the child who uses magic?】

 

I’ll try suggesting it once.

 

I know that Ingrid is the strongest witch on the Continent.

 

But the Hunters assigned as support don’t know that fact.

 

If they refuse, I can’t force them.

 

【You there. Give me a chance to teach as well!】

 

Yes. Yes.

 

Do as you please.

 

The one who’s supposed to give the rice cake isn’t even thinking about it.

 

But I think they’re drinking too much kimchi soup first.

 

“Annihilate the enemy.”

 

“The mission given to us.”

 

[Booster]

 

[Mana Crash]

 

A Magic Bullet fired from long range.

 

The Magic Guard Soldier specialized in close combat ejected mana from its feet.

 

It closed dozens of meters of distance in an instant.

 

【How crude.】

 

Scrape.

 

【How dare you use magic in front of whom?】

 

[Unique Technique – Eclipse]

 

[Flame Beat X 2]

 

[Ice Bolt X 2]

 

[Transformation – Extreme]

 

The condensed blue Magic Bullet was canceled out by white light.

 

When Magic Guard Soldier B was charging mana for its next attack.

 

【Too slow.】

 

[Physical Enhancement → Mana Emission]

 

The Bone Knife pierced through the Mana Engine.

 

Even if three came out, it would be the same.

 

Even if they outnumbered our party.

 

【Machine movements are simple. If you know the pattern, you can easily dodge them.】

 

【Attacks that only brutishly increase power aren’t beautiful.】

 

The Two Vassals easily destroyed the Magic Guard Soldiers.

 

There was only a difference in the time it took to hunt them.

 

“Um, hyung.”

 

“Do you have something to say?”

 

“President Baek told me to make sure to do the strategy guide.”

 

Wasn’t the briefing after entering the guide?

 

“I need to tell you about each type’s weaknesses and countermeasures.”

 

“Let’s just go.”

 

“Yes.”

 

What strategy is needed?

 

The Two Vassals will take care of it themselves.

 

One disappointing thing is that I couldn’t feel the effect of the Predation stack.

 

[This is not a valid Predation target.]

 

[You can only consume living organisms.]

 

Tsk.

 

Can’t eat puppet weapons.

 

【It’s such a shame we can’t absorb their life force either.】

 

“Let’s finish conquering this today.”

 

【Did you say today?】

 

“Why. Is it difficult?”

 

【I shall present the boss’s head to you within half a day.】

 

【I’ll give it my all too!】

 

【Mage. Please continue cooperating as you have been.】

 

【Hmph. If I could use a wider variety of spells, I would have joined the fight directly.】

 

Instead of attacking directly, Ingrid focused on neutralizing attacks and providing restraint.

 

Sir Isra swept across the battlefield, slaughtering the Magic Soldiers.

 

[Magic Soldier Squad Leader]

 

“Intruders who have entered the Magic Empire Research Lab. I will not forgive you.”

 

The boss monster spoke as naturally as a human.

 

Its height was 3 meters.

 

Its four arms held a spear and sword, axe, and short sword.

 

“The Squad Leader has a combat style that pressures opponents with various weapon techniques.”

 

【Pressure?】

 

Sir Isra snorted.

 

【No matter how many tricks one has, they’re ultimately just petty schemes. Before a true sword, they are nothing.】

 

Ten soldiers appeared behind the Squad Leader.

 

【Mage.】

 

【I’ll handle the subordinates.】

 

【I’ll leave the rear to you.】

 

Gathering mana at his feet and releasing it all at once.

 

Sir Isra shot forward like an arrow and swung his sword.

 

Before it could respond, one of the Magic Soldier Squad Leader’s arms was severed.

 

“Entering intruder elimination sequence.”

 

Without showing any sign of panic, it counterattacked.

 

Clang! Clang clang clang!

 

Sparks flew continuously.

 

Even with the Heavenly Martial Body’s senses, it was precarious.

 

When an attack was dodged by a hair’s breadth.

 

The next weapon immediately targeted Sir Isra.

 

It was such a fierce assault that if he hadn’t cut off one arm first, counterattacking would have been impossible to even dream of.

 

No, that’s not it.

 

That’s why he cut the arm.

 

To hold out in a one-on-one fight, he had to eliminate one arm.

 

Did he see that angle before even engaging in the exchange of moves?

 

[Unique Technique – Eclipse]

 

[Ice Bolt X 12]

 

[Flame Beat X 12]

 

[Maximum Repulsion]

 

[Transformation – Release]

 

The opposing mana bound in the spell was released all at once.

 

A white flash blazed.

 

Four of the charging Magic Soldiers were half-melted.

 

【Master!】

 

“Fireball.”

 

I wasn’t just sitting around twiddling my thumbs either.

 

Proficiency that had exceeded 50%.

 

Based on the techniques I learned from Ingrid.

 

A sphere with enhanced destructive power flew out with razor-sharp Mana Emission timing.

 

Kwaang!

 

[Level increased.]

 

I destroyed four units with consecutive attacks.

 

“How much mana is left?”

 

【A little less than 20%.】

 

Another big blast would be pushing it.

 

The close-combat specialized Magic Soldier As had also approached.

 

Here, I should…

 

【You’re not thinking of stepping forward yourself, are you, Master?】

 

Yes. Of course not.

 

I didn’t have even the slightest intention of charging in with a sword.

 

【Leave maintaining the front line to the Knight Order.】

 

“Do you have time to worry about this?”

 

【Since our spirits are connected, it feels like one body, so it’s fine.】

 

Chaeng!

 

Sir Isra replied as he deflected a blade.

 

Kakak, the sword with its trajectory twisted collided with another weapon of the Magic Soldier Squad Leader.

 

“My goodness. Making the boss weapons clash against each other.”

 

“How is that even possible?”

 

“Big brother’s summoned beings are always amazing.”

 

Even I think it’s amazing.

 

This isn’t the time to just stand here in admiration.

 

“Fireball.”

 

I fired at the Magic Soldiers reloading magic bullets in the rear.

 

Kwang! Unlike the first attack, there wasn’t much damage.

 

They had spread out, so firepower projection wasn’t working as well as before.

 

“Flame Beat!”

 

【Leave the long-range restraint to me.】

 

[Unique Technique – Eclipse]

 

Fire masses colliding with blue magic bullets.

 

In terms of firepower, the Magic Soldiers were one step above.

 

Ingrid changed the nature of her magic to offset the barrage of magic bullets with her insufficient power.

 

This way I can focus solely on attacking without worry.

 

“Fireball.”

 

Kwang!

 

One Magic Soldier melted down.

 

Clang! Clang!

 

“Groooogh.”

 

“Grooogh. You can’t pass.”

 

The Armed Zombie Warriors made full use of their large frames to block the Magic Soldiers’ approach.

 

2 versus 3.

 

They were outnumbered and their specs were slightly inferior too.

 

Even so.

 

Perhaps due to the influence of [Heavenly Martial Body] received from Sir Isra, they held out with agile movements while minimizing damage.

 

Around the time all the Magic Soldier Bs had melted from fire orbs.

 

[Level has increased.]

 

With all three arms torn off.

 

The Magic Soldier Squad Leader with a sword stuck in his chest fell backward.

 

【Enemy leader, defeated!】

 

[Strategy successful.]

 

[Grade – SS]

 

[80 C-Grade Magic Stones awarded as reward.]

 

* * *

 

When I exited, Director Baek Seong-hyeon, no, Boss was there to greet me.

 

“What’s with the coffee truck?”

 

“I prepared it for you to enjoy, Hunter.”

 

Isn’t having a coffee truck on standby after clearing something only done for famous Hunters?

 

“You don’t need to do this.”

 

You should save your budget.

 

Someone who uses all their severance pay as contract money.

 

Did he catch the meaning mixed in my gaze?

 

“I bought this entirely with my own money.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“I’m serious about brewing coffee. I’m honored to be able to serve Hunter Park like this.”

 

What he said during the meeting.

 

Was he serious?

 

“Will you continue clearing after your meal?”

 

“Yes. The timing is awkward anyway, so let’s do that.”

 

“How was the C-rank Gate?”

 

“It was quite tough.”

 

If I hadn’t upgraded Sir Isra’s specs, I would have struggled.

 

Well, I would have cleared it somehow anyway.

 

Though I couldn’t have expected a high grade.

 

“Since it’s your first time, don’t overdo it. Still, with your skills, Hunter, you should be able to clear it within two days.”

 

“It’s finished though?”

 

“Pardon?”

 

I pointed behind him with my finger, telling President Baek who was asking back to look behind.

 

The Blue Rift that was shrinking.

 

It was the sign that the clearing was complete.

 

“Wh, what what.”

 

“It was tough though. I only managed to get SS.”

 

“S, SS?”

 

“It’s a record I’ve never broken since my promotion. I need to work harder next time.”

 

A clear grade I couldn’t even dream of before meeting Sir Isra.

 

Is it because I’ve seen SSS a few times?

 

Missing one letter made me feel quite disappointed.

 

There’s also a difference in rewards.

 

From the next clearing onwards, I should pick up the pace a bit more to get SSS grade.

 

【I will work harder.】

 

【The Girl will also do her best to be of help to Master.】

 

Since it was right after clearing, the Two Vassals who hadn’t been sent back to Death Space yet responded.

 

“Deciding to serve Hunter Park seems to have been the best choice.”

 

Suddenly?

 

“Hunter Park is probably the first D-rank Hunter to solo clear a C-rank Gate with an SS rating.”

 

“Those guys were there too, so what do you mean solo?”

 

“The Support Team doesn’t count in the records.”

 

Sharp as a blade.

 

“There should be records like that overseas, not just domestically.”

 

“As far as I know, there aren’t any.”

 

I, I see.

 

President Baek’s eyes heated up intensely.

 

It felt like lasers were coming out, making it uncomfortable to meet his gaze.

 

Pretending not to notice that look, I filled my stomach at a nearby restaurant and entered the second Gate.

 

[Contaminated Tomb]

 

[Rank: D]

 

[Entry Limit: D-rank and below (10)]

 

Zombie Warriors and Skeleton Soldiers.

 

Monsters I’ve seen before.

 

【I can’t replenish my life force.】

 

Ingrid’s telepathy was dripping with disappointment.

 

Getting a high-performance item is good, but.

 

Why are you so obsessed with Life Force Absorption?

 

【It’s a mechanism that doesn’t exist in our magic system. I want to analyze the activation principle.】

 

Hmm.

 

I see.

 

“I’ll give you a chance to analyze it soon.”

 

【Yahoo! Thank you! Master!】

 

【Stop chattering and do your job, Mage.】

 

Swoosh—

 

The Zombie Warriors’ heads scattered into the air.

 

[You have cleared the Gate.]

 

[Rating – SSS]

 

[You are rewarded with 100 D-rank Magic Stones.]

 

Right.

 

This is how clearing should be.

 

Seeing three S’s attached made me feel at ease.

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