The Kicked Out S-Rank Appraiser Creates The Strongest Guild - Chapter 75
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Chapter 75 Grand Fafnir
“Kukuku. Finally, the time has come. The time to earn the S-Class title. Arl, from now on, I’ll focus solely on fighting the ‘Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.’ I’ll leave the command of the troops to you.”
“Sein-chan, are you really going to fight the ‘Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir’?”
“Of course. That’s why we led the great alliance all the way here. Why would we turn back now?”
“We’ve already gathered enough rare metals. We’ve fulfilled the guild’s directive. The troops are exhausted from this reckless march. It’s time to withdraw…”
“Don’t be ridiculous! How can we back down now? Come on, let’s go.”
“Wait a minute.”
Sein ignored Arl’s attempts to stop him and forged ahead.
(This is bad. Once Sein-chan gets like this, there’s no stopping him.)
Arl glanced back at the troops. The temporary boost in morale Sein had instilled in the allied guilds was quickly fading. They were now trying to conserve their strength, letting the ‘Guardians of the Magic Institute’ do most of the fighting.
As a result, the adventurers of the ‘Guardians of the Magic Institute’ were thoroughly exhausted.
“Is something wrong, Vice-Captain?”
One of the cheerful members of the ‘Guardians of the Magic Institute’ approached Arl.
“I was just wondering if we can keep fighting like this. Even if we survive the battle with the ‘Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir,’ we’ll still have to descend the mountain afterward.”
“Don’t worry. With the Captain’s ‘Dragonhead Gauntlet,’ we’ll manage. Besides, we have the allied guild members. They’re the elite who made it this far. We’ll be fine getting down the mountain.”
(As long as they remain on our side.)
Arl glanced at the descent route.
The thieves’ guild members, who seemed ready to ambush them, had ominously gone silent.
However, they must have been aware of their movements.
With Sein shooting the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” so frequently, the thieves’ guild was likely lurking just behind them.
As Sein stepped onto the gray ground, marking the territory of the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir,” the battle began.
“Here we go, ‘Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir!'”
Sein charged towards the dragon.
The “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” sensed Sein’s approach.
It slowly lifted its long, scythe-like neck and aimed at Sein.
“Too slow!”
Sein activated the “Dragonhead Gauntlet.”
The gauntlet turned into a cannon, with magic circles inside glowing brightly.
The flame generated by Sein’s skill, “Explosive Flame Magic,” concentrated inside the cannon and fired.
The “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” responded with a fiery breath, leading to a showdown.
The dragon’s breath was vastly different from the flames of a “Fire Dragon ” or the “Flying Dragon Wyvern.”
Its thick and tall flames surged like a tsunami, threatening to engulf the group of over 100 adventurers.
However, the propulsion power of the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” was superior.
The fire bullet from the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” cut through the fiery tsunami and struck the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” on the forehead.
“Yes, we did it!”
The massive wall of flames from the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” was scattered, and its remnants attacked the rear guard troops behind Sein.
“Here comes the fire breath! Prepare the ‘Flame Shield!'”
Arl shouted orders.
Although the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” had broken up the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir’s” fire breath, the fragments were still large, fiery projectiles, causing significant damage as they bounced off the ground and the mountainside.
The fireballs incinerated the already sparse vegetation, melted rocks, and continued their assault on the adventurers without losing intensity.
The members of the “Guardians of the Magic Institute” quickly raised their shields.
The allied guild members immediately took cover behind them.
The “Flame Shield” deflected countless fiery projectiles.
“Ugh!”
“Aaaaah!”
Several of the “Flame Shields,” embedded with “Fire-repelling Ore Firerest,” were destroyed.
The flames then attacked the adventurers who had lost the protection of the “Firerest.”
“My shield is broken!”
“Cast healing spells!”
“Use water-based magic too!”
The units were suddenly busy with firefighting and healing.
“Everyone, move the front line back about 20 meters. It’s too dangerous here,” Arl commanded.
(Even though they’re worn out, the “Flame Shields” getting destroyed by the weakened fire breath from the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” shows just how powerful it is. It’s like a natural disaster. This is the S-class monster, the ‘Giantt Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.’ Is Sein going to be okay?)
Arl looked over at Sein, who was standing unscathed amidst the charred land, facing the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.”
(He’s safe.)
Arl sighed in relief.
“Hmph. For a dragon that took a hit, you’re awfully quiet,” Sein taunted.
However, the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” moved sluggishly, like a rusted machine.
“Lost your spirit with no challengers for a while? If you won’t come to me, I’ll come to you.”
Sein activated the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” for another strike.
The “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” saw this and finally began to move, opening its mouth lazily.
Once again, they exchanged a fireball and a fiery breath.
The result was exactly the same as before.
The “Dragonhead Gauntlet” cracked the rocky body of the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.”
The fire breath of the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” spread out, wearing down the adventurers’ equipment.
“Uwaaah!”
“Those whose shields are broken, fall back!”
“Please, we need healing over here too…”
(Damn it. I want to support Sein chan, but I’m too scared to get close because of the fire breath. Still, something feels off.)
Arl looked suspiciously at the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.”
(Despite Sein chan’s constant attacks, it doesn’t seem to be trying to take us down at all. It’s like it doesn’t care about us.)
Sein also felt frustrated.
(I should be dealing damage, but I don’t feel any real impact…)
The firepower was equal, but since earlier, it had been a back-and-forth exchange with the dragon responding to every shot, as if it was trying to tire him out.
(Is it trying to wear me out? This back-and-forth isn’t getting us anywhere. To make it react, I need to…)
“I need to inflict more serious damage. In that case…!”
Sein ran towards the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.”
“I’ll get in close and blast it with the ‘Dragonhead Gauntlet’ from point-blank range!”
Then, the “Giant Fire Dragond Gran Fafnir” spread its rocky wings.
The massive wings, capable of covering the sky, shed the rocks clinging to them, turning them into a rain of stones that fell around Sein.
“Whoa!”
(Ugh, these rocks aren’t that powerful individually, but there’s too many. I can’t move forward.)
Reluctantly, Sein stopped.
Meanwhile, the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” retreated, putting more distance between them.
(Tch, it’s pulling back again. Planning a war of attrition?)
“Sein chan, use this!”
Arl threw a shield towards Sein.
“Thanks, that was a big help.”
Sein caught the shield and positioned it in front of himself, ready to face the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.” Now, he could approach even if a rain of stones came down again.
But then, the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” suddenly turned its back on Sein. Immediately, it lashed out with its rugged, rock-covered tail like a whip, aiming to strike him.
“Whoa!”
Sein narrowly avoided the tail by leaping backward just in time.
“Ha, finally a proper counterattack. You don’t like me getting close, huh?”
Saying this, Sein kept his distance this time, not recklessly approaching. Instead, he circled around, trying to get behind the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir.”
Although the dragon slowly turned to face him, it couldn’t keep up with Sein’s agility and eventually lost sight of him.
(The “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” has turned its body! Now’s the chance!)
“Archers, move forward! Shoot your arrows, but don’t get too close. Just provide support.”
Seeing the dragon change direction, Arl ordered the archers who still had enough gear to move forward and attack.
The arrows they shot didn’t cause significant damage, but they were enough to distract the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” and slow its movements.
This small opening was more than enough for Sein to close in on the dragon.
“Got you!”
Sein slipped under the dragon’s belly, positioning himself between its legs (where the tail attack couldn’t reach), and fired the “Dragonhead Gauntlet” at point-blank range.
The “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” shuddered violently.
Sein smirked.
(I felt that!)
Cracks rapidly spread from the point of impact, and the rocky skin covering the “Giant Fire Dragon Grand Fafnir” began to crumble away.