Chapter 360: Order of Apostles and Immortal Slayer Beast
After agonizing over what to do with the evening, I couldn't decide and decided to talk to Farida.
"I want to ask you about the Sandwall Desert, okay?"
"Okay? About the trials of God?"
It's obvious, isn't it?
"Yes...it has to do with Anubis, Horus and Sobek's apostles being defeated, doesn't it?"
"I see your point. Even so, it's amazing that Anubis and Horus are defeated. They must have been pretty strong"
"Yeah. It was hard to let them summon a lot"
I guess Anubis and Horus are in the strong category after all.
"I need to collect items, right?"
"Yes. But you can get them by defeating each of the apostles. And don't get items from other people and use them, because you will incur the wrath of God"
So there is no foul play allowed. I asked her what would happen to them and she said that in the desert, they would lose their escape and be targeted by a large army of sphinxes. I decided to stop trying.
"What other apostles are there?"
"There are the apostles of Serket, Maat, Meretseger and Set. Serket Apostle is in Mailia Town and Maat Apostle is supposed to be near Hout Village. Meretseger Apostle is in the valley to get to where the divine ordeal is and Set is camped out in front of the divine ordeal"
So that's pretty much where they're supposed to come out. I thought so, but Anubis is said to be hanging around at night. Horus is said to be targeted when you're flying in the sky. Next time I'm going to go after Serket or Maat.
"The nearest village to Nefert is Hout. The specialty of the village is acacia trees. It is the village where the sandboard that Takuto has is made"
What the heck...we'll have to go there! Sounds like fun!
"Looks like it's decided. Let's go, then. You want to know how strong I am?"
"Are you sure? I don't have an axe"
"I'm stronger with an axe, but I can handle Maat with my bare hands. Set, though, is a tough nut to crack"
That's a lot of confidence. And is Set still the strongest? Then Ribina and Sephone enter.
"I'm coming with you! Bran's not the only one going!"
"Yes, you are! Take me with you"
"Maat has a pet called Ammit, so you shouldn't go with him. He loves the dark attribute and is an immortal killer, so he'll eat you"
""...""
They decided not to go. Well, I guess it's because of Farida and Cruz that they both bother to say so. So I decided to take them only the first time.
I had never heard of Ammit, so Farida gave us some information about him.
"It's a phantom beast with the head of a crocodile, the mane and upper body of a lion and the lower body of a hippopotamus"
I visualized it in my head...a weird beast was formed in my mind.
"The main attacks are sucking and biting. The bite is instant death, so you have to be careful. It will also use its light breath. But it can't fly, so that's something to think about"
It's like a beast version of Gluttony. For now, I started with Ribina, Sephone, Farida, Konoha and Stra.
I got on Stra and off we went.
"Is this the right way? My compass is pointing the other way..."
"No problem. I like this dragon~. It's comfortable"
There are no wyverns in the Sandwall Desert. I'm new to this too, but I strongly feel like I'm flying with wings flapping. Maybe this is what it feels like to be on a bird.
"It's about time...Takuto, it's coming"
What? As I am thinking, a sandstorm suddenly comes flying out of the sand. It would have been bad if not for Farida's warning. Then a giant worm came out of the desert.
Sandworm Lv35
Normal Monster Subjugation Target Active
This guy...could be the monster that became the tentacles of the Disaster Chimaira...I had a feeling that, even though I was dealing with a worm. But still.
"Farida..."
"Don't you think we need to do a little preparation before we fight Maat?"
No offense...I guess she knew this guy was going to be in this place. Oh well.
"Let's go! Stra!"
As I said that, Stra fired a series of flame bullets and the sandworm couldn't resist and ran away into the ground. Then, as usual, I'm going to use earthquake to flush it out.
"No need for that"
Farida jumps down. Swings her fist.
"Concentration...Magic Fist!"
When Farida's magic fist hits the desert, there is a tremendous impact and the sandworm leaps out of the sand.
"Found you~. Magic Fist!"
The sandworm in the air was mercilessly hit by the magic fist and blown away.
Then Sandworms came out one after another. This is bad!
"Oh dear. It looks like they came out from the impact on the ground. That's OK, I'll give them a lot of fun"
I didn't know Farida had this kind of personality. Then the sandworms suck in their breath. Breath from all of them! I panicked, but Farida looked relaxed.
"I'm not going to let you do that to me. Magic Power Interference!"
The Sandworms' breaths failed to fire as Farida released a purple shockwave. What the hell...
"It's a skill that interferes with magic power and blocks skills that use magic power. We'll have to tie them up with this...come here. I'll beat every last one of them!"
Farida is killing the sandworms one after another with her magic fists...she's looking very lively.
"Takuto...what are you going to do? This?"
"I've been in a daze. I'm coming in!"
"Calm down. They are not the target. If we can't attack at long range, we'll take out the enemies at a distance so they don't get in Farida's way"
In the end, we attacked mainly with Stra's flame bullets and my explosions. Ribina finished off the surviving enemies with magic bullet, Sephone with her shadow spear and finally Sephone's dark wave motion wiped them all out.
"I knew they were getting weaker...well, it's better that way, because I feel like I'm fighting them"
Weakened? There are cruel sandworms lying around Farida...
"I mean, if you knew they were going to be there, you should have told me"
"Umm. Ribina is right!"
She's absolutely right. But I don't think it's a good idea to say it behind my back.
"Is Takuto using Konoha? You chose to evolve the child, but was it extra care?"
I was certainly inclined to aim for Konoha's evolution because it was coming soon.
"Sure, it would be nice if I could evolve Konoha. But even if so, please tell me in advance"
"All right. Then, about the Maat Apostle, Maat deals with the magic of wind, fire and light. Can you leave it to me to deal with the Maat Apostle?"
You've done battle, including this one. I thought it was odd because Farida is not compatible with Ammit either. If you can block the magic, then Farida has the advantage.
"I understand. Then I'll leave you to deal with Maat Apostle"
"Thank you. Takuto. I'll live up to your expectations"
""Muu""
Don't be upset. Because we had to decline because we were at a disadvantage.
The result of the dismantling was two clay stones. That's two after all this dismantling. That's not very efficient.
We headed straight for Maat Apostle. Ammit was already there.
Maat Apostle?
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Ammit?
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Ammit is about the same size as a person. Thank God it's not that big.
We get off and I call Aranea and Mir instead of Ribina and Sephone and give them instructions. Then they dove into the earth.
"I thought about it. That's how I capture Ammit"
"Do you look down?"
"No way. I'm a demon. Of course I love him"
You're not trying to turn me into one of them, are you? I'm just trying to make this easy on you. I stocked up on magic with delay magic before we headed out. Then the Maat Apostle was waiting. What a law-abiding apostle. My conscience aches a little.
When I hold up my staff, the Maat Apostle also holds up his staff. I'm faster at chanting!
""Blitz!""
I release a series of chanted blitzes and Ammit becomes a shield. Okay, now there's no need to be shy. Then the Maat Apostle uses Sandstorm. I get on Stra and flee into the sky.
Stra shoots a flame bullet and Ammit sucks in the flame bullet, which then sucks us in. I already have a plan for that.
"Release!"
The magic circle is drawn on the Ammit's ground, the Maat Apostle leaves and Ammit is hit by an explosion. It's time bomb. Another of Stra's corrosion breaths hits him.
Maat Apostle readies his staff.
"I won't let you! Magic Power Interference!"
Maat Apostle and Ammit are hit by a shockwave, blocking their magic skills.
Ammit tries to go for Farida, but Konoha's feather throwing and Stra's flame bullet slow him down. Then comes a synchro call from Mir.
『Takuto-sama! We are ready!』
『Ready! Drop it!』
The pit created by Aranea and Mir is activated. However, Ammit did not fall to the ground. He fell into the adhesive and steel threads set up in the pit and was bound in mid-air.
Immediately, Mir bound Ammit's mouth with vines and Aranea joined in to seal it completely. If opening the mouth is a wonder, then make it impossible to open. In the real capture of crocodiles, the first step is to bind their mouths tightly. If it were a crocodile, there would be nothing we could do about it.
After that, Mir showered the crocodile with pollen and everyone beat it to a pulp with magic and long-range attacks. It looks like it was a one-sided battle on Farida's side as well. She was taking down Maat Apostle faster than we were.
When I dismantled them, I got this.
Book of the Dead: Important Item
A book that is called to revive the dead. It is written in a mysterious language and cannot be read by ordinary things.
Shu: Rarity 6, Accessory, Quality C-
Effect: Improved flight performance (medium), detection
A hair ornament made of ostrich feathers. It has the power to detect lies and falsehoods.
The Book of the Dead is the item...a famous document in ancient Egypt. It is a book buried with the dead to pray for their repose.
Shu is a feather worn by the Maat Apostle. It's useful, though its effect is limited. But it makes it impossible to lie...if I were to equip it, it would be Bran...but I think I'll hold off on that.
Ammit was a dud. They won't give me the materials for immortality.
Then comes the info.
『Konoha´s level has reached 24. Evolution is possible』
Then, let's go for evolution!
Name Takuto Love Summoner Lv15
Vitality 82
Magic Power 222
Strength 72
Defense 40
Agility 60
Dexterity 138
Skills
Fighting Lv15
Kicking Lv20
Staaff Lv30
One-handed Sword Lv30
Spear Lv19
Katana Lv15
Throwing Lv9
High-Speed Chanting Lv37→Lv38
Summoning Magic Lv38
Seal Magic Lv24
Horsemanship Lv32→Lv33
Alchemy Lv22→Lv23
Mining Lv28
Logging Lv33
Dismantling Lv40
Appraisal Lv31
Identification Lv38
Fast Magic Lv2
Flame Magic Lv3
Land Magic Lv2
Sea Magic Lv4
Darkness Magic Lv3
Sacred Magic Lv10
Lightning Magic Lv31→Lv32
Explosion Magic Lv29→Lv31
Wood Magic Lv27
Ice Magic Lv29
Space-time Magic Lv40
Beast Magic Lv2
Delay Magic Lv3→Lv4
Continuous Chanting Lv4→Lv6
Underwater Action Lv12
Swift Lv4
Reading Lv14
Cooking Lv39
Feeding Lv8
Fishing Lv20
Synchro Lv16
Cooperation Lv7
Name Ribina Succubus Lv18→Lv19
Vitality 80
Magic Power 160→162
Strength 64→66
Defense 52
Agility 109→112
Dexterity 116
Skills
Whip Lv1
Dark Claw Lv11
Flight Lv17→Lv18
Stealth Lv8
Night Vision Lv18→Lv19
Seduction Lv15
Hypnosis Lv2
Fascination Absorption Lv17
Dark Magic Lv10→Lv12
Space-time Magic Lv1
Illusion Lv9
Magic Bullet Lv17→Lv19
Lewd Dream Barrier Lv6
Name Sephone Vampire Princess Lv10→Lv12
Vitality 82→84
Magic Power 115→118
Strength 73
Defense 50
Agility 72
Dexterity 108→110
Skills
Sickle Lv1
Bloodsucking Lv16
Night Vision Lv20→Lv21
Shadow Hiding Lv18
Shadow Manipulation Lv6→Lv8
Shadow Summoning Lv16
Stealth Lv16
Darkness Magic Lv8
Illusion Lv1
Transfer Lv3
Resurrection Lv7
Night Immortality Lv15
Curse-destroying Seal Lv9
Dark Wave Motion Lv3→Lv4
Name Farida Demon Lv1
Vitality 54
Magic Power 66
Strength 85
Defense 45
Agility 75
Dexterity 60
Skills
Axe Lv10
Magic Fist Lv10→Lv12
Dancing Lv10
Throwing Lv10
Specter Lv10→Lv12
Darkness Magic Lv10
Space-time Magic Lv10
Concentration Lv10→Lv12
Seduction Lv10
Physical Destruction Lv10→Lv12
Magic Power Interference Lv10→Lv12
Magic Bullet Lv10→Lv12
Demon Root Release Lv1
Name Konoha Snow Owl Lv22→Lv24
Vitality 58→60
Magic Power 106→110
Strength 62→66
Defense 42→44
Agility 74→80
Dexterity 102→104
Skills
Surprise Attack Lv24
Flying Lv36
Ice Claw Lv17
Feather Throwing Lv23→Lv24
Night Vision Lv25→Lv26
Sign Isolation Lv20
Wind Magic Lv21
Water Magic Lv16→Lv17
Ice Magic Lv32→Lv33
Ice Blade Lv15
Cold Resistance Lv7
Name Aranea Tsuchigumo Lv20→Lv21
Vitality 58
Magic Power 80→82
Strength 75→77
Defense 34
Agility 44
Dexterity 119→122
Skills
Bite Lv6
Fighting Lv6
Adhesive Thread Lv22→Lv23
Soft Thread Lv16
Steel Thread Lv31→Lv32
Trap Setting Lv24→Lv25
Thread Detection Lv7
Poison Breath Lv8
Earth Hiding Lv3→Lv5
Throwing Lv5
Earth Magic Lv5
Curse Lv1
Sorcery Lv1
Name Mir Dryad Lv20→Lv21
Vitality 88→90
Magic Power 103→105
Strength 44
Defense 40
Agility 84
Dexterity 88→90
Skills
Earth Hiding Lv21→Lv22
Vine Lv16→Lv17
Swift Lv8
Wind Magic Lv5
Earth Magic Lv10
Wood Magic Lv7→Lv9
Water Magic Lv7
Photosynthesis Lv10
Transfer Lv4
Nectar Lv7
Pollen Lv5→Lv6
Collecting Lv29
Planting Lv15
Parasitic Plant Lv14→Lv15
Trap Setting Lv15→Lv16
Plant Summoning Lv3
Name Stra Wyvern Lv1→Lv2
Vitality 130
Magic Power 120→122
Strength 134→137
Defense 84
Agility 115→118
Dexterity 100
Skills
Flying Lv22→Lv24
Bite Lv10
Dragon Tail Lv9
Dragon Claw Lv1
Poison Dragon Scales Lv12
Assault Lv12→Lv13
Surprise Attack Lv1→Lv2
Deadly Poison Lv13
Deadly Poison Breath Lv15
Corrosion Breath Lv16
Dragon Eye Lv7
Flame Bullet Lv1→Lv4
Gale Lv1→Lv2
Rengeki Lv1→Lv3
Wind Blade Lv11
Wind Magic Lv9
Overpowering Lv5
Riding Lv15→Lv17