Dragon Zombie

　--Arto, who has successfully completed his quest by reaching the deepest part of the A-ranked dungeon.

　He quickly withdrew from the dungeon and returned to the town below the mine.

　By that time, it was already getting dark, so Artoo decided to stay at an inn in town.

We've finally come this far,

　Arto thinks to himself.

　--I have no aptitude for magic. It's been two years since I was branded a no-skill.

　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

I'm really glad. ...

　--I remembered what had happened two years ago.

　I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not.

　I'm not sure if I'll be able to do it, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

　It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your friends.

　--but Alto has also managed to catch up with them.

　If you pass the selection exam, you can become a knight.

It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time and money.

　My heart began to beat faster and faster at the thought of it.

　I can finally challenge myself to become a knight.

All right, I'll work hard for the exam.

　As usual, Alto used auto-magic for training and activated a text that kept casting strengthening magic on himself to gain experience.

　Then he left the inn and went into town to get some food.

　--But the moment I went into town.

　Suddenly, the sound of bells rang out.

　Over and over again, the loud metallic sound echoed through the city.

"What the hell?

　As I looked around in surprise, a man on a horse came running from outside the city.

"Oh my God!　The boss has come down from the mine!　Everyone run!!!!

　At his words, the people of the city were thrown into chaos.

The people of the city were thrown into confusion.

You know, the one that all the A-level adventurers couldn't defeat?

It's really bad!

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

"... could be that strong monster!

　The S-ranked monster that Artoo found while exploring the dungeon.

I'm sure you've heard of it.

　If so, that would be bad.

　Artoo hurriedly headed towards the mine.

　--And just outside the city.

　The battle had already begun there.

"Dragon zombies?

　The dragon's wings had holes in them, and its body was rotting away.

　However, its decayed body was overwhelmingly powerful, with a powerful magical power.

　I could understand why adventurers had been unable to defeat it in the past.

　--Because it was decayed, it could not die.

　And now the adventurers of today were experiencing the same thing.

"Dragonblast!"

"Ice Lance Rain!"

　One after another, the adventurers of the city cast their advanced magic.

　--One by one, the adventurers of the city cast their advanced magic, gouging the flesh of the dragon zombies.

　However, the damaged flesh slowly regains its shape after a short while.

　It was truly immortal.

"Damn it, what's wrong?

"I can't stand it at all!

　The adventurers said in unison.

　The adventurers who had gathered there were all leading adventurers in the city. All of them were proud to be excellent adventurers, and all of them had the power to do so.

　However, when it came to dealing with the dragon zombies, they were no match for them.

　--The dragon zombie is slowly advancing on its rotting legs.

　At this rate, we'll reach the city in about 15 minutes.

"Fireball!

　Alto joined the ranks of the adventurers and unleashed the highest level of skill he possessed.

　The fireball swelled to 16 times its size and headed straight for the dragon zombie.

The dragon zombie screams, "Guaaaaaaaa !!!!!

　The dragon zombie screamed. I'm not sure what to make of this.

"It doesn't work at all!

　The adventurers around him unleashed their magic one after another, but they could not stop the dragon zombie.

　--And then a knight appeared on the battlefield.

　This is the man who oversees the protection of this city.

"Sir Knight!　We're no match for them!　What should we do?

　The knight replies to the adventurers' words.

The knight replied to the adventurers, "... There are seven cores in its body. I'm not sure what to do.

So, the knight already knew how to defeat this S-rank monster.

But it was extremely difficult to do so.

You can't do that.　It's impossible!

　It was extremely difficult to eliminate the seven cores scattered throughout such a huge body at the same time.

　The number of spells that a person can cast at the same time is determined by the magic circuit.

　Those with two circuits can cast two spells.

　A person with two circuits can cast two spells, a person with three circuits can cast three spells, and so on.

　That's how it is.

　However, even a talented person who becomes a knight will probably have at most six magic circuits.

　To cast seven spells at the same time, you have to cooperate with someone.

　However, the speed of chanting and the technique itself differs from person to person. It's a difficult task to match them.

But we have to do it!　You guys, cooperate with me!

　The knight took the lead, using his high-level appraisal to reveal the location of the core.

　He then instructs one of the several adventurers.

I've got five magic circuits. I have five magic circuits, so I need you to attack the right shoulder and the base of the wing!

I understand!

　The knight instructs me to attack all seven cores simultaneously.

"Fire Lance!"　

"Fire Lance!"　

　The knight and the adventurer chant at the same time.

　The knight and the adventurer chanted at the same time. Surprisingly, they were in sync and seemed to be off to a good start.

　And then, almost at the same time, a fire lance was launched into the giant body of the dragon zombie.

　But--

No, the core has not been destroyed.

　The knight confirms the existence of the core in the appraisal results.

　It's the same thing.

The thickness of the flesh and skin are different, so even if they land at the same time, it won't work.

　--I mean.

You have to break through the ... outer surface and expose the core before you can do that!

　The dragon zombie's immortal hulking body would recover quickly.

　This means that after the seven attacks hit the target, you have to make seven more attacks in a row.

... Other adventurers, lend me your strength!

　The knights increased their numbers and tried again.

　But the more people there are, the more the attacks don't come together.

"Damn it, what should I do?

　Even the knights, who were the elite of the battle, seemed to be out of luck.

　But.

But...!　Please let me do it!

　The one who came forward was none other than Alto.

　--He had written the text while the others were struggling.

"Do you have a lot of magic circuits?

　Alto shook his head at the knight's question.

I only have one magic circuit.

One? I'm not sure what to do.

But I can cast seven spells at once!　Please let me try it!

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

　But it didn't seem as if Artoo was saying that without reason.

"Alright. Let's give it a try.

　Alto alongside the knight.

(Please, my automagic!)