Volume 3 Chapter 4 (2/2)

There didn't seem to be any kind of traps in particular. And if the platoon was forced to comment, they would say there were more B rank monsters here than in the first room.

”At last, we don't have to conserve our ammo anymore.”

”This should be the last room so let's rampage as much as we can.”

Kuina wielded the Curtana EDS-03—a shotgun modified by Rorono— while Rorono herself was equipped with an MK417—an assault rifle similar to the powerful MK416 but was made to be able to fire 7.62 mm bullets.

”So in the end, you weren't able to finish your own weapon, Rorono-chan?”

”I've finished it and actually brought it but my weapon isn't a gun.”

”Is it inside that bag you're carrying on your back?”

”Mhm, I'll use it if ever we face a strong enemy.”

Rorono made a somewhat smug face. She was aware that her own fighting strength paled in comparison to Kuina's and Ancient Elf's. Thus, to bridge that difference, she knew she had to develop a new weapon.

She had made countless of prototypes but none of them really satisfied her. However, with her newly awakened powers when she became a [Monster of the Covenant], her weapon development showed great progress and finally, Rorono's exclusive weapon was complete.

In her opinion, if they were all to thoroughly demonstrate their abilities, she should be able to outperform both Kuina and Ancient Elf.

Also, she had become attached to her weapon. It was, after all, a weapon made using a special power she obtained after being influenced by Procell's own powers. To her, in a sense, it was her and Procell's child.

”But it doesn't seem like you'll be able to test it out today.”

”I agree; the Demon Lord here is weak.”

They had not encountered anything that gave them any real resistance.

And for Kuina, it didn't seem likely for a monster that could pose a threat to them—S rank monsters—to appear any time soon. They were already in the last room and yet they were still overpowering their enemies in battle.

Pretty soon, the entrance to the crystal room would be in sight.

It was when Kuina thought all these that a High Elf shouted something.

”Kuina-sama, something big, strong, and fast is coming from above!”

Kuina, acting in accordance to the High Elf's warning, immediately did a backstep.

In the moment that followed, a thunderous sound was heard as the ground was gouged, signs that something travelling at a speed faster than the speed of sound descended from above.

Without even confirming what that something was, Kuina immediately pulled the trigger of her shotgun. By charging the Curtana EDS-03 with magic power, its bullets accelerated at twice the rate and was therefore more destructive.

She hit the enemy squarely and yet the shot was blown away.

At that, Kuina bit her lip.

”Even Curtana can't pierce it?”

That was not normal. If, by chance, Kuina was to receive that shot, the shell would certainly pierce through her body. What this meant was that the enemy's defensive capabilities exceeded her own.

Sure, her defense was nothing spectacular but it was still comparable to a superior A rank's defense. So if the enemy could defend against her attack…

”Could it have strength comparable to a superior A rank or even a normal S rank?”

No answer came but the smoke cleared up. What it revealed was a stone structure with massive wings. It was a monster popularly known as a gargoyle. Its body had a metallic glow of orihalcum to it, much like in the gun she loved.

It was such a strong monster that [Viscosity] obviously could not have created it.

As Kuina thought so, the gargoyle made of orihalcum roared.

One, two… Ten shadows in total then descended from above. All of them proved to be gargoyles as well but instead of being made of orihalcum, their bodies were of adamantite.

They might not feel as powerful as the first gargoyle but they were still comparable to an ordinary A rank monster.

”Rorono-chan, this doesn't look so good.”

She knew by instinct that she was not compatible with their enemies. The enemies were highly resistant to her flames and since they could fly, they could outmaneuver her. And then, her shotgun which was her last option here, had proven to be ineffective.

Furthermore, she needed to fight those enemies while also protecting her allies that didn't stand a chance—except for Rorono, of course.

And yet, despite all this, Kuina boiled with joy. It had been a while since she last fought seriously and was able to test out her true mettle.

”Kuina, you look like you're enjoying yourself.”

”Oh, you've noticed?”

”Mhm, of course. You look like someone who have found a new toy, after all.”

”Well, it's been a while since I looked forward to a fight.”

”…Sorry but today's my turn.”

Rorono reached for the bag on her back. In it was her secret weapon and she just couldn't resist testing her new arsenal here. For where else could her secret weapon demonstrate its true might but against a powerful enemy?

”Mhm-kay, it's a contest, ROoono-chan!”

And thus, the fight between S rank monsters and well-trained A rank monsters—a fight normally impossible to witness in a [War] of fellow new Demon Lords—had begun.