I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 251
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8-24.Side – Uchikage – Thekil’s Magic Tool
Uchikage’s “shadow medium” was blown away without a sound, without a trace, by a magic tool.
It was almost certainly something made by Thekil.
“Finally decided to pull that out, huh,” he thought, while lowering his stance in preparation.
He knew well the power and terror of that magic tool.
From a distance, he could see the enemy, but he couldn’t clearly make out what they were holding.
However, it was clear that the object resembled a gun.
It reminded him of something Reizen once told him about while Ouren was still asleep.
He also remembers Thekil eagerly trying to make a weapon like that.
Though he never actually saw the completed magic tool, the fact that it exists now suggests he must have made it in secret.
Having created it himself, he must have understood its danger.
Nevertheless, that weapon and its technology are now in the hands of the angels.
If he doesn’t destroy all the weapons and their documentation, the angels will grow stronger and return.
“We’re the only ones who can put an end to this quickly. Tenda, don’t mess up this time.”
“??(Nods)”
The moment he nodded, the two of them sprang into action.
They already had the location memorized, and they closed the distance in an instant.
As they approached, he saw that the sniper was wearing a thick robe with a deep hood.
The way it shimmered slightly indicated that it, too, was likely a magic tool.
But once they had them in sight, no one couldn’t escape.
Thud… CRACK!
Tenda struck the large tree the enemy was perched on, snapping it at the base with ease.
As the enemy lost their balance and jumped, Uchikage leaped forward to prioritize destroying the magic tool they were holding.
With a hand strike, Uchikage shattered the tool.
But at that moment, a small magic circle appeared with a whoosh.
“! Thekil’s auto-defense!”
Snap!
Uchikage’s arm was deflected.
Thekil’s auto-defense magic tool reflected back the same force as the incoming attack.
The impact was completely neutralized, but this time Uchikage’s arm was repelled.
It seems it was enhanced by several levels.
“……!”
The enemy, now realizing Uchikage had gotten close, reached into their cloak while falling.
They immediately pulled out something that looked like an oddly angular pistol.
There was no doubt it was some sort of projectile weapon.
But there was no reason for him to stand still and take it.
A dry sound echoed out.
Uchikage barely dodged the small bullet and, rather than aiming for the weapon, closed in to strike the enemy themselves.
Thud…!
The same magic circle appeared around the enemy.
The impact was neutralized, and the force immediately rebounded toward Uchikage.
“Ugh!?”
Uchikage’s body was flung backward.
Although it wasn’t Uchikage’s strongest attack, the blow had enough power to crush a large tree.
Rising to his feet, he rubbed his back where he’d hit the ground, thinking, “It’s been a while since I was knocked back.”
The pain wasn’t too bad, but it felt like his lower back would suffer from the impact.
“I really don’t want to get old…”
Not long ago, Tenda had covered for Uchikage. He skillfully dodged the pistol shots and closed the gap, focusing on capturing the enemy rather than striking them. He weaved his arms into a net and attempted to trap the foe.
However, the opponent quickly drew a knife from within their cloak and immediately attached it to the pistol. With a swift and casual motion, they swung it, slicing through Tenda’s net in an instant.
“A slash amplification…!”
“??(Scratches head)”
This opponent was skilled in the use of magic tools. It was clear that they were deeply familiar with their use, having employed them numerous times. While they relied heavily on these tools in combat, it made them all the more troublesome. With multiple magic tools, they could attack and defend as if they possessed an array of specialized skills.
Moreover, these tools appeared to be ones Thekil had left behind. Even dealing with one was a challenge, but facing several at once was exhausting. The most annoying of all was the defense-type tool that neutralized attacks and countered with its own force. Unless that tool was dealt with, any attack would be futile.
As the enemy swung the gun again, Tenda was sliced clean in half. It resembled a three-bladed slash, but it seemed they could also concentrate the power into a single point.
“…” “Can it keep up with Tenda’s speed?”
The opponent turned their gaze toward Uchikage.
There was something distinctly human-like in their movements. Most likely, this was a human working with the angels. It could have been these people who targeted Yuuzen and Amariaz in the past.
Uchikage pulled out a mechanical rake from his magic tools bag and attached it to one hand. With a shing, he extended the blades and took a stance, instantly closing the distance to appear behind the enemy.
“!!”
From under the opponent’s arm, the muzzle of their gun was now aimed at him.
A dry bang echoed through the forest as a bullet pierced Uchikage’s side.
“Guh…”
It had been a long time since he had felt such pain, and it wasn’t something he could easily get used to. He quickly pulled back, creating distance between them.
But by the time he retreated, the rifle was already aimed at him again.
Shhh??…!
There was barely any sound to the attack. No trace of its presence, which caused Uchikage’s reaction to lag.
A sharp vibration shot through his body, and something burst apart.
Uchikage watched as his “shadow medium” shattered before his eyes. It seemed Tenda had taken the hit for him.
“??(Slams the ground with his remaining arm)” “Sorry.”
Holding his wound, Uchikage gripped the rake and glared at the opponent. The “shadow medium” would regenerate soon. He tensed his legs, preparing to go on the offensive.
“…What a nuisance.”
This time, he sensed something behind him. Several presences… it was clear. Enemy reinforcements had arrived.