Book 13 Chapter 24

Episode 14

The legacy of the Mythical Age, artifacts, were the top collection priority for mercenaries.

They were power.

A power that instantly brought one to a world unattainable by human strength and knowledge.

'Truly strong, Svalag.'

Of course, Nils was also an artifact owner.

Ains, who cannot rely on physical ability or magic, revere technology.

Even artifacts that humans dare not handle can achieve maximum efficiency if placed in their hands.

'But with this X-Blast Plasma Plasma Cannon, there's nothing to fear.'

Additionally, Ain mercenaries wear equipment they created with their own technology.

It is natural to increase one's power and influence by supplying this equipment to their mercenary group.

The reinforced exoskeletons worn by Link and his underlings are naturally his creations.

"Link, just hold on a little longer! Charge rate 76%! Optical charging is slow due to the blizzard!"

"Link, Link!"

Svalag, with his massive body, charged at Link and Nils, attempting to crush them. But Link grabbed the monster's forelegs with both hands and entered a test of strength!

"Liiiiiiiiiiiiink!"

Nowhere in the world would there be a being this strong with only physical abilities.

Link doesn't use magic.

He doesn't even know how to use magic.

Nils, secretly admiring and proud of his comrade's strength, kept nervously glancing at the X-Blast Plasma Cannon's charge gauge.

"Captain Nils, Ratuga is in danger!"

If the Winged Knights or the main force of the Winterhold Magic Academy had been there, the battle might have been easier, but the dark sorcerer deliberately targeted the weak point of their formation.

"Winged Knights, advance!"

"Don't let the mercenaries monopolize the glory!"

"Large numbers of Yetis appearing from left and right, Svalag has summoned them again!"

Link, having thrown off Svalag, swung his arm in a wide arc.

Whether Link's intelligence is low, or if his body is inherently too strong to feel the need, he has no concept of martial arts. That's why Nils gave Link the optimal weapon.

It was a colossal handcuff, attached to a colossal chain. When he swings his arm, the chain flies with it, a ferocious weapon that sweeps enemies in a wide area.

"GuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAA!"

As dozens of Yetis were crushed into bloody lumps, Svalag took a long breath and exhaled as if spitting it out.

It was intensely cold air.

Link's body, which prioritized the danger of others over his own, was exposed to that cold.

"This gorilla-like fellow, what kind of disaster is this, caring for those monkeys!"

"Link, Link, Link!"

"Charge gauge 91%, 9% left! This piece of junk, charge up quickly!"

Svalag charged at Link again.

Link once more blocked the fierce charge with his massive body, but unlike their previous exchanges, there was a clear sign of him losing in strength.

Svalag's cold blast must have left a significant injury on Link's body just before.

"Link, 5% left!"

It was then. Suddenly, a flash that made heaven and earth tremble soared from that spot, piercing a hole in the sky.

The northern sunlight shone directly down, instantly charging the X-Blast Plasma Cannon to 100%.

That wasn't all. Following this, a lightning bolt that completely obliterated the world's darkness struck down, its light waves charging the gauge to overload.

"230%?"

There was no time to hesitate or be surprised.

This was the best opportunity, a heaven-sent chance.

Nils, perched on Link's shoulder, was in a position to aim at Svalag's heart.

"Our Ain technology is the best in the world."

Click… The moment he pulled the trigger with the second joint of his index finger, the compressed light waves inside the cannon fired as an intense beam of light.

That light wave…

It pierced through Svalag's chest and went beyond, bringing a moment of silence to the blizzard-swept horizon.