Angel Volume 3, Chapter 10

Volume 3: Chapter 10 - Minotaur vs. Haruma & Erina

　Abandoned by her party members, Erina was prepared to be killed by the Minotaur, but she found herself rescued by a stranger.

　She felt as if she had seen him somewhere before, but it would take her a little longer to remember.

　He showed her two paths.

　Escape or fight.

　Once Erina had calmed down a little, the emotions she had been suppressing began to well up.

　The sadness and emptiness of having been abandoned by trusted party members.

　Despair at the prospect of death.

　Relief that she was rescued and could return home.

　But more than that, Erina sensed that there was great anger inside her, and she was surprised at the same time.

　What was this anger directed at?

　Was it against her friends who had abandoned her, or against her enemies who had tried to take her life?

　Or was it frustration at having been brought to such an unknown place?

　It may be directed at the previous world, where she was forced to lead an uninteresting life, or at herself for having enjoyed it.

　Now, she can return home alive.

　Then she would probably direct this anger at Souka and the others.

　Of course, these girls must take it seriously.

　But that would be terribly ugly, Erina thought.

　Above all, the opponent who had so cruelly beaten her was right in front of her.

　It doesn't feel good to run away without retaliating.

「Fufu......」

　Erina, realizing that she was apparently more belligerent than she thought, let out an unintentional giggle

　At the same time, her resolve hardens.

「Let's take it down」

　Erina said and took the man's hand.

「I'm Haruma, nice to meet you.」

「Erina. It's nice to meet you too.」

　By mutual agreement, Erina left Valkyries and formed a new party with Haruma.

　As a result, the exp that defeated the enemy would be allocated to the two of them.

「Now, how do we defeat that big guy ......?」

　Haruma muttered as he looked at the Minotaur, who was still poised and wary of them.

　Erina had an idea as to why the enemy did not attack them.

　The first reason could be Haruma's items.

　If the Minotaur were to go on the offensive and it was getting hit at the moment he was distracted, it could create a big gap.

　Second, the wounds inflicted by Souka. The last blow from the spear she threw left a considerable amount of damage.

　The 【Orichalcum Spear】 that she threw remained lying a short distance away from the Minotaur.

　Also, from the way the Minotaur breathed on its shoulder, there is a line that it ran out of stamina.

　This was also the effect of Erina's constant to be attacked by the enemy.

　The fact that their location is a path leading to the lower floors may have had little to do with it.

　If the irregulars were to aim for the upper floors, it would mean that they were going against their own habits.

　Nevertheless, there is no guarantee that the enemy will not go on the offensive.

　They should think that there is not much time to think.

「If I give you a big opening, can you defeat it?」

　After the question, Haruma followed Erina's gaze and his eyes widened lightly.

「Yeah, I'll take care of it.」

　And he affirmed strongly.

「Then, let's decide at once.」

「Are you sure? There's a way to beat it solidly with hit and away, but...」

「I want to get this over with and get the hell out of here. I want to reassure the kids(子たち) waiting upstairs.」

　Erina answered and smiled.

「Got it. I'll leave it to you, then」

「Of course」

　With Haruma's voice behind her, Erina stepped forward.

　Then, she struck the newly equipped 【Dragon Tower Shield】 with her mace.

　Compared to Mithril, the sound was duller and the vibration transmitted was less. That was reliable.

「Now, come at me, you simpleton!!」

　The minotaur bares its teeth at Erina's <Provocation><.

「BUMOOOOOOOOO!!!!」

　Then, with a roar, the Minotaur raised its poleaxe and rushed forward.

　The enemy caught Erina within range and swung down its long axe.

「Fuhh......!」

　The moment the blade of the axe touches the shield, Erina changes the angle of her arm and body, and the impact is passed off.

「BUMOH!?」

　The minotaur, which was parried by the full force of the blow, lost its balance and staggered.

(It was worth enduring for so long!)

　Erina, who was left alone, continued to be exposed to the attacks of the Minotaur, her superior opponent, for quite a long time.

　As a result, her <Shield Technique> had grown from "R" to "HR" and then to "SR".

　What she just showed was a <Parry>, which can be learned with <Shield Technique HR>.

「Hhaahhh!!」

　The Minotaur staggered and showed an opening, and Erina rushed forward with her shield at the ready.

　It was a <Shield Bash>, a skill derived from <Shield Technique SR>.

「BMOAAAHHH!!」

　The Minotaur's huge body is blown several meters and crashes into a wall.

「Oh, you're surprisingly light」

　Erina, who had just readied herself, spat contemptuously at the enemy, who had fallen onto its buttocks.

「BUFOO ......」

　The minotaur's eyes peel back in anger at her <Provocation>, though it does not think it understands the meaning of the words.

　The enemy tried to get up, with its hostility toward Erina.

　The Minotaur received an unexpected blow but did not drop its weapon.

　If the Minotaur gets into position again, this time it'll finish her off.

　The Minotaur glared at Erina with an expression that seemed to express such thoughts.

　Hence, its vision was narrowed.

「BUBOHAAHH!?」

　The Minotaur tried to stand up, but a spear was stuck in its belly.

　While Erina was drawing the Minotaur's attention, Haruma picked up Souka's 【Orichalcum Spear】 and threw it at the enemy, who showed a big gap.

「BUFAAAHHH ......!」

　In the Minotaur's panicked gaze, it caught sight of Haruma raising his sword.

「Oraaaahhhh!」

　With a shout, the silvery-white longsword swung down, and the Minotaur was decapitated.

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