I Reincarnated as the Mob Flame User Destined to Die in the Early Stages of the Game, but When I Cleared the Event Before the Protagonist, the Heroines Followed Me

Chapter 38 – Kugutsu’s Power

“First, I’ll clean up the garbage. You look like you’re the strongest one here.”

Kugutsu looked at me.

“All crest traps activated!”

An incomparable number of crests were activated from all over the room compared to when it was used on Dust, and magic bullets and elemental magic attacked me.

I have low magic defense.

And all of these attacks are magic attacks.

Gett, Human Male

Level: 51

HP: 510 SS

MP: 357 B

Physical attack: 306 C

Physical defense: 510 SS

Magic attack: 510 SS

Magic defense: 204 E

Speed: 356 B

Unique skill: Fire Enhancement

Skills: “Mace LV49”, “Shield LV42”, “Fire LV52”, “High Fire LV41”, “Exfire LV41”, “Heal LV27”, “Recovery LV9”, “Trap LV22”, “Treasure Sense LV19”, “Storage LV29”

Weapon: Flame Mace: 250 (Fire magic +30%)

Armor: Protective Shield: 150 (Slight HP Regeneration), Red robe: 90, Hybrid boots: 60

Estelle: Favorability: 61

My magic defense rank is only “E”. Can I even survive this?!

I braced myself.

Magic attacks came flying from the walls and floor.

Rather than aiming at me, the magic spread out like rain.

Did Kugutsu deliberately launch an unconcentrated ranged attack so that I can’t dodge it?

“Heal!”

I used healing magic while keeping my guard up.

I was hit by magic bullets so many times that the ground was gouged and holes were left in the ground.

As I received magical attacks, I fell into the castle’s underground.

[Claire’s POV]

As the attacks from the crest traps ceased, the dust settled.

There was a hole in the ground, and Gett wasn’t there!

“Kukukukku! That guy had the Flame Mace. He must be the one who used Exfire. I’ve crushed one of the Empire’s threats. And the looks on your faces… Kukukku, you must be despairing after seeing your Ace easily defeated by me, right? Next, the strongest ones are Claire and the cat tribe girl. I’ll defeat you two, and claim Clare for myself. And after I crush your troops here, I’ll be able to enjoy Claire! Kukukukukukuku!!!”

In order to save me, Gett forced himself to use his trump card, Exfire, over and over again.

If he could have used Exfire on Kugutsu, the battle wouldn’t have had such an easy outcome.

Gett was defeated because of me!

“Claire, face forward!”

“Estelle-sama…”

“Gett is still alive. Alicia senses Gett’s presence, so Alicia and I will go underground and help him. Fortunately, our forces are concentrated here.”

“He’s still alive, then?”

“He’s alive!”

“I’ll buy us some time!”

I will distract Kugutsu!

I will raise everyone’s morale!

If we can’t make it in time, I’ll buy time even if it costs me my life!

“Hmm, there are still those who haven’t given up. Gargoyles! Monsters! Female soldiers! I command you all! Kill everyone except Claire!”

“Don’t give up! In terms of numbers, we have the advantage! Gett’s Exfire has taken down many enemies! Just fight as you’ve trained! Take up your weapons!!”

The soldiers grabbed their weapons and faced the enemy.

A melee ensued, and we’re pushing forward.

“KUKUKUKUKUKUKU! Do you think you can win?! Even though I’m here?! Even though Kugutsu, the Strategist of the Iron Red Empire, is here?! KUKUKUKUKUKU! Dieee!!!”

Kugutsu took out his twin swords and cut down three soldiers.

At this rate, we’ll be overwhelmed by Kugutsu’s power and be wiped out.

I’ll stop Kugutsu. I’ll be the one to stop him!

“I’ll deal with you!”

“Oh? Your body shouldn’t have recovered yet… Are you still willing to face me after seeing my movements?”

“I’m the only one here.”

“Kukuku! It’s commendable that you’ve come to be caught! Do you know how the Six Generals of the Iron Red Empire are chosen?”

“That doesn’t matter.”

“Still, listen. The population of the Iron Red Empire is about 10 times that of this country. That’s the difference in population the empire holds. The talent pool of the empire is different in numbers. The most powerful compete, and the best ones are selected to become Six Generals. Do you understand what that means?”

“No? I don’t understand.”

“Kukukkuu!! It means the quality is different! After sieving out many people, only the diamond in the rough remains, which is then polished further, and from within that, the best gemstones are selected! That’s the Six Generals! I’m different from those who are merely magically frail! Of course, I’m also different from those who are weak in strategy alone! Even if my strategies are beaten, I’ll fight using crest magic! If that’s still not enough, I’ll fight with these twin swords! No matter what happens, no matter what unforeseen circumstances arise, I can fight! That’s how I’ve attained the position of one of the Six Generals!”

I understand. I can’t beat Kugutsu.

I knew it when I saw Kugutsu’s movements.

Even if I’m at my best, even if it’s just swordsmanship, I can’t beat Kugutsu.

Still, I stepped forward.

My body has become easier to move.

“Hoo? You still stepped forward? Fine. I’ll crush your resolve!!”

“It’s a duel between us!”