Became a tyrant of defense games (Episode 634)
◈ 634. [Side Story] Dragon Slayer (2)
An armor set cast from the magic core of Beelzebub, Lord of the Flies..
The name is [Master of the High Tower]].
One of the nicknames from Lord of the Flies was adopted as the equipment name..
It is chain armor made up of small magic metal chains that are tightly connected. At first glance, the chains are so elaborate and natural that they look like fabric..
When you wear it, it feels like a coat that connects from top to bottom..
However, each and every piece of this chain is a reprocessed magic core..
In addition to 3 SSR grade Lord of the Flies magical cores, 100 additional R grade normal object magical cores were struck and processed..
It was a luxury that could be afforded because the magic core obtained as spoils from the last defense battle was rotting and overflowing..
As a result of this generous magic core flex, each and every piece of chain that makes up the armor can function as an auxiliary magic source..
They resonate with each other and help the wearer calculate magical power..
This armor itself acts as a super special magic orb..
‘Similar to what Lord of the Flies did..’
Lord of the Flies was a collection of countless flies. And the consciousness of the flies that make up the body was concentrated and used for the magic calculation of the main body..
This equipment, made from their magic core, also had an eerie resemblance to them..
‘In addition, [Individual barrier creation artifact] was introduced..’
As expected, it is a trophy from Lord of the Flies, obtained from mutant flies..
40We acquired more than a few, thanks to which we were able to use the small barriers that they were using on an individual basis..
‘The alchemist team had a hard time…….’
The alchemist team had to rack their brains for several weeks to apply this artifact technology to our armor..
And it was a spectacular success. This armor, [Master of the High Tower], was the first armor to incorporate barrier artifacts and use that technology..
Not only does it create a barrier according to the wearer's will, but another feature unique to this over-spec armor has emerged..
The chains in the hit area automatically detect, react, and calculate the enemy's attack to create a local barrier to block the enemy's attack..
In gaming terms, would it be called Auto Guard?.
In addition, like Evangeline's golem armor, each metal chain plays a defensive role and is purged when the damage reaches a critical level..
Literally all the technology that can be used is included..
And all of the functions of this armor are concentrated in the helmet, so if the wearer focuses his or her attention on the helmet, he or she can fully control the armor..
All armor parts assist the user's magic calculations, and are not only excellent armor in themselves, but also have extreme barrier performance.-
Truly an armor fit for a commander or command tower. [Owner of the High Tower].
‘It's a strange naming considering that the essence of this game is tower defense.…….’
Of course, the genre is character defense, and the purpose is town defense, but the main genre category itself is tower defense... … No, this is another game-like thinking.!
As I was looking at the armor and thinking about it, Kelly Bay gently lifted the armor with his fingertips..
“It has its own lightweight magic. It probably feels like a heavy coat..”
“That's really cool. That's amazing, and thank you again. Kelly Bay.”
When I praised him, Kelly Bay turned his gaze to me..
“I don't need to explain it, but this is armor for you..”
“…….”
Yes.
Not to mention magical calculation assistance..
This extremely safety-oriented armor shows the obsessive will to save the wearer by mobilizing all of humanity's technology and resources..
Needless to say, this armor was made for me from the ground up..
I never ordered this, and the entire production team never once had a meeting about who this armor was being made for, but this is what happened..
The decisive battle was close, and I, as the commander, entered the enemy camp directly and did not have a single suit of armor..
Even if I had ordered it to be made for someone else, Kelly Bay and the blacksmiths would have repurposed this armor and made it for me..
“……It would be nice if I could wear it though.”
however.
“In the end, I am the rear support. This type of high-performance armor is more suitable for warriors fighting at the vanguard..”
To be honest, I wanted it, and I thought it was an extremely useful armor, but... … I decided to give this up..
“…….”
Kelly Bay narrowed her eyes and glared at me, so I waved my hands urgently..
“Of course, I will also wear armor. No, I've been wearing it all this time.!”
Anyone would think I was walking around naked, huh??
It's because I haven't said anything in a while, so I always wear armor when I go to battle..
Since I have low physical strength, it was difficult to wear only leather armor, so I mainly used light armor..
This time, several new armors with barrier functions will be released, and I will choose the most appropriate (lightest) one to wear..
‘In short, this armor is not worth keeping in the last resort... … That's the problem.’
It is right to give good armor to the vanguard on the front lines. For rear support, you can pick up some extras and wear them..
“Then who are you going to give it to??”
Kelly Bay twitched his beard as if he was dissatisfied, but asked as if he respected my opinion as the commander..
“There is already someone whose armor was damaged in this battle..”
“You mean dragon lady??”
“yes.”
There is no need to say it again. It's Dusk Bringer..
As the black dragon's nemesis, she must continue to fight on the front lines..
The best armor should be given to this dragon lady..
“First of all, I plan to give it to him and use it..”
“Do whatever you want. However, keep in mind who wears it.”
Kelly Bay hit the box with his fingertip and asked for help..
“The Lord of the Flies guy wasn't one of the 10 official Nightmare Legion Commanders, but he was pretty close... … Perhaps he was something more than that: a monster. Of course, this equipment made from his magic core contains darkness that is equal to or greater than that of the Nightmare Slayer..”
“…….”
“Treat the darkness within with care. got it? i said?”
I quietly faced Kelly Bay. Then Kelly Bay started shaking her body..
“Well, whatever. Why do you look at me like that??”
“……no.”
Is it because he was chosen by the tribal god to become an avatar?.
Or is it because I'm working day and night for Crossroads?.
Or is it because he is burning inside with a desire for revenge after losing his son and having no place to go?.
Kelly Bay was haggard. His eyes were bloodshot, his cheeks were pale and unkempt, and his unkempt beard had grown unkempt..
I was worried about this old dwarf. Just as much as this old dwarf cares about me..
But I didn't say it out loud. As if he didn't have to say it out loud.
Instead, this should have been instructed.
“Kelly Bay, let me tell you in advance. Kelly Bay will not be participating in this battle..”
I quickly waved my hand at Kelly Bay, whose eyes were wide in surprise..
“Of course, Kelly Bay is a strong warrior. In the last raid, I successfully broke the jaw of the evil dragon..”
“But why are you trying to get rid of me??”
There was a hint of disappointment in Kelly Bay’s voice..
Instead of making excuses, I gave real reasons..
“There are too many dragon slayers to produce. And without Kelly Bay, this whole process would stop.…….”
“…….”
Currently, at Crossroads' blacksmith shop, regardless of race or affiliation, all production workers were mobilized and were putting all their effort into producing the dragon slayer..
And Kelly Bay is the general director of this project..
The moment it falls out, the entire manufacturing process stops..
He was not only an outstanding warrior, but he was also an incomparable blacksmith. This is the battlefield that suits him and needs him..
he… … This is also the place where you can gently extinguish the flames of resentment in your heart..
“…….”
Kelly Bay glanced around the busy interior of the blacksmith shop. Even now, in addition to this [Master of the High Tower], several high-level equipment are being produced at the same time..
And you have to constantly produce equipment until just before the True Black Dragon - Night Bringer raid..
It is perhaps more important than being on the front lines of the battlefield. Kelly Bay himself knew it well and could not refute it easily..
“Craftsman.”
At that time, Hannibal reached out and gently tapped Kelly Bay's shoulder..
“…….”
Kelly Bay looked at Hannibal silently..
The small assistant had grown up to be similar in height to Kelly Bay. And maybe in just a few more years, it will cover even more..
What did you see reflected in that appearance?.
Kelly Bay closed her eyes tightly and turned towards the brazier..
“I get it. Instead, even if you don't participate in the next three raids, you can participate in the last raid... … I will accompany you when you leave to catch the True Black Dragon, it's okay.?”
“…….”
I smiled bitterly and nodded..
“Yes, Kelly Bay..”
“That's it then. You'll be busy, so go now. Oh, I take that with me when I go out..”
Kelly Bay somehow pointed to the side in a weak voice..
“That one was also completed this morning… … It is a weapon made from the magic core and molars of the evil dragon that was caught this time..”
On the table next to it was a small box wrapped in black cloth..
“The person who would be the owner of that weapon was brilliant. Please complete it first…….”
“…….”
“You tell it for me. then.”
Kelly Bay disappeared into the forge, and Hannibal bowed to me and followed the dwarf..
“…….”
Take the box containing the armor and the box containing the dagger..
I pulled myself out of the blacksmith shop where people were sweating profusely. And I moved to find the person who would be the owner of this weapon..
***
south of the city. Nammun site.
no… … Now, it might be a bit inappropriate to call it Nammunteo. Because a lot of restoration work has been done.
The southern wall, which was completely destroyed in the last battle, was being replaced with a new wall brought from New Terra..
At the construction site, people were busy coming and going, shouting and assembling the walls..
As the wall was brought from New Terra, the imperial capital, the wall is already beautiful even though it is still a long way from completion..
“…….”
Verdandi was squatting in front of this construction site..
Behind the castle wall restoration site, black, burnt old trees were piled up and waiting to be collected. What Verdandi was looking at was not the castle walls, but these old trees..
During the last battle of Lord of the Flies.
It was the remnants of the miracle, the wooden castle wall that prevented it from self-destructing..
The trunk of the World Tree that Fairy Queen Skuld summoned by sacrificing her entire eternal life..
The people in the city were saved, and the tree burned black and died. The same was true for Skuld, who summoned this tree..
“…….”
After losing Skuld, Verdandi always sat here in her spare time..
She also worked all day helping the people in the production union, but sometimes, when the uncontrollable anger was boiling inside her, she came here to relieve it..
I approached her and called her name..
“Verdandi.”
“……Ash.”
As if he had already noticed my popularity, Verdandi called my name and slightly lowered his head..
I sat next to Verdandi. We were silent for a moment.
“…….”
Verdandi turned his head and looked down at the spot where Skuld died..
There, the black roots of a dead tree were digging into the ground..
Skuld, who summoned the trunk of the World Tree, assimilated into the tree and connected with its roots here..
Skuld's body was separated and buried by Berdandi himself, but the stump of a tree dug into the ground still remained in front of the south gate site..
I didn't offer any clumsy consolation for no reason. Instead, he handed her the wooden box in her hand..
“receive.”
“This……?”
“It's a weapon made from the molars and magical core of the dragon we defeated this time, Tustibean..”
“…….”
Verdandi silently opened the wooden box..
Inside the ship was a pitch-black dagger that radiated terrible evil energy..
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