"Regardless of the rest of the world, this is the 'Demon Special Zone'. Even against an immortal self-proliferating life, there are many ways to make it lose its power. For example, banishing him to another dimension, or destroying him with the magic of a beast or something—"

"Is it because of knowing this that the nobles of the War King Realm are not interested in this, but are waiting to see what happens?"

"I guess so. That said, it's good for us."

Yase said as she looked out at the calm sea. There is a luxury passenger ship parked on it. The name of the ship is "Neptune's Grave 2" - and it is an ultra-luxury cruise ship belonging to Arudiyaru Gong Dimitorie Vatora.

As a well-known battle maniac, Wattola and the others are secretly worried that he will become interested in the "Spiritual Blood of the Sage". However, there is no atmosphere for action in Vatora at the moment. probably thought that it was just a magic guide lifeform refined by alchemy, and he didn't need to do it.

"Compared to this, Mogu is crooked. You know that the 'Spiritual Blood of the Sage' is sealed in the ruins of the monastery."

"It seems like something to say that."

In the face of Yase's reproachful words, the artificial intelligence still replied calmly.

"Then why don't you warn shallots? Thanks to that, she was almost killed by you."

Yase said through gritted teeth. For him, shallots are childhood sweethearts he met before he went to elementary school. Although I don't have the emotion of being in love with her now, I am still a good friend with my brother and sister.

And there is another one - a very important position for this "Demon Special Zone".

"But, it's not dead, is it?"

Mogu crooked laughed like a normal human. Yase's eyes showed a shaken look.

"Did you even expect Nina Adillard to resurrect shallots?"

"What do you say? After all, it's okay to say anything after the hindsight, hehe"

Cut, Yase was a little irritated and stammered.

"What is your purpose?"

"Don't worry, Master Yase. That eldest lady is my important partner. As long as she's on the island of the String God, I won't let her die."

Mogu said in a meaningful tone. Yase sensed the meaning of its words, and couldn't help but shiver all over her body. Since this artificial intelligence can assert this, then he will really use all means to protect the life of shallots.

"Anyway, it seems to have begun."

"Hmm"

Following Mogu's crooked voice, Yase looked down. The asphalt was destroyed, and what emerged from the sewer was a shiny lump of liquid metal.

Warehouses in the harbor area are stocked with large quantities of steel and precious metals brought in from outside the island.

Therefore, it is not difficult to speculate that metal life bodies appear here in order to feed on these heavy metals.

The "Sage's Spiritual Blood" moves by changing the position of its center of gravity through its own transformation, so that it can move forward in a rolling form. It's not fast. Like a drop of water on glass, it vibrates and moves irregularly.

But the metal lifeform that appeared in front of everyone's eyes was the size of a medium-sized truck. The mass is also estimated to be hundreds of tons. The size and quality alone is already quite a threat.

The improvised barricades erected by the SAR garrison have been overwhelmed by metal lifeforms and easily destroyed. Bullets, mines, gas, and high-voltage electricity have almost no effect on amorphous liquid metals.

"I expected the physical attack to not work, but I didn't expect the spell enchantment to work."

Yase looked at the wreckage of the destroyed magic array and said unhappily.

"Because the 'spiritual blood' refined by alchemy is said to be a magical creature, it is better to say that it is closer to a synthetic beast or a mechanical humanoid. You can't use the same tricks you did against golems and zombies."

"In that case, there will be a way to deal with it."

Yase said coldly to the artificial intelligence in the posture of the bystander.

New troops have been deployed on the path of the metal lifeforms.

Instead of roadblocks, on the way to intercept are armored vehicles resembling fire trucks. Although it is a type of high-pressure water that can release dozens of times the air pressure, it is difficult to imagine that this level of water flow will have an effect against immortal metal lifeforms.

However, the liquid emanating from the cannon body was wrapped around a cold aura that instantly produced a white mist.

At the same time, the magic array that appeared on the road trapped the metal lifeform in an ultra-low temperature cage.

"I see. Freeze it up and stop it from moving forward?"

Mogu said in a tone of admiration.

The surface of the liquid metal, which had a pitch-black sheen, was now covered with a layer of hoarfrost. The frozen body lost its mobility, and the tentacles used for attacks could no longer be extended.

"It's a combination of minus 196 degrees of liquid nitrogen and freezing magic. Although it is made of alchemy, its essence is nothing more than metal. The 'Sage's Spiritual Blood' can't ignore the effects of physical phenomena."

Yase explained indifferently. The freezing point of mercury at room temperature and pressure is minus 38.83 degrees. It is expected that the "spiritual blood", which is also a liquid metal, is not resistant to low temperatures.

"It's so easy to over."

Mogu muttered visibly disappointed.

Even if it can't be destroyed, as long as it can be sealed in this way, the "Sage's Spirit Blood" is harmless. Maybe it can also be used as an important sample for the "Demon Special Zone". After that, as long as you catch the Amazuka mercury and finish it, it's all over.

"That's it. I'm going to have to go to class in a minute. And if you put the shallots there again, I don't know how long the rationality of the ancient city can be maintained."

"Hehe, are you jealous?"

Mogu was deliberately provocative. Just kidding, Yase said as he shrugged.

"Not really. I also have my own plans. Actually, if the two of them had a smooth relationship before I conquered my predecessors, it would make me a little annoyed. ”

Yase half-truthfully joked as she prepared to get off the crane.

At that moment, his dilated hearing heard strange footsteps. The left foot is the human body, and the right foot is liquid metal. In his left hand, he still holds a silver cane.

A man in a red and white striped hat walks towards a frozen metal lifeform.

"That guy, really!?"

"Amazuka mercury!? Substitute no, is it him!? ”

Mogu groaned. The only disciple of the great alchemist Nina Adillade. But he betrayed her and awakened the sealed "Sage's Spiritual Blood". is a wanted alchemist again, Amazuka Mercury, and now he has appeared in front of the SAR garrison in public.

"Hello, Special Manager. You look good spirits. How does it feel to have the long-awaited immortality? ”

Amazuka didn't look at the murderous SAR garrison, but said to the frozen metal lifeform.

Then, the surface of the metal lifeform cracked open and vibrated horribly. With a weeping-like action, the atmosphere shook.

"Amatsuka, ahhh

"Haha, that's amazing. It's an honor to remember me when it's all like this."

Amazuka smiled with a sadistic expression on his face. He was provoking someone who had been absorbed into the metal lifeforms. As if in response to him, the dim glow of the metallic lifeform began to light up.

"Ahh

Countless new tentacles protruded from the shattered interior of the metal lifeforms. The tentacles turned into countless blades, indiscriminately stabbing at the surrounding warehouses and buildings.

Only the surface of the metal lifeform is frozen. The "Sage's Spiritual Blood" has a vacuum insulation layer between the surface and the inside, and uses the principle of a thermos flask to prevent the body from being frozen.

"Captain, with liquid nitrogen! Just keep freezing it and stop it from moving! ”

Yase roared into the microphone with all his might. However, the directive did not reach the already chaotic SAR garrison. They concentrated their fire on the Tenzuka and the metal lifeforms.

The incomparable anger and hatred of Amazuka who killed his companion, coupled with the inability to control himself due to fear, the heavily armed guards all vented their killing intent.

"Hahahaha

Countless bullets rained down like raindrops, causing Amazuka to burst into a maniacal laugh.

And the "blood of the sage's spirit", which was shot, has also changed. The shiny surface shines even brighter, gradually turning a deep red as a symbol of anger. This is the "pseudo-refining core" and the turbid "spiritual blood" wants to regain its original purity. It's like absorbing people's anger and hatred and making it their own food.

"Oh no! Stop attacking! Amazuka's goal is a bullet! ”

Yase finally discovered the alchemist's purpose, and he shouted.

The SAR garrison uses high-purity amber gold and silver iridium warhead rounds. Both of these materials are excellent catalysts in alchemy.

As a result of the collective shooting, the mass of the bullets hitting the "blood of the sage's spirit" is probably tens of kilograms - no, hundreds of kilograms. That's an offering that the alchemist has to rub with the highest level of magic.

Amatsuka specially killed so many members of the SAR garrison, and also let the "Sage's Spirit Blood" run wild. It's all done for this moment - to obtain the necessary materials for alchemy.

"Well, here comes your blood! Awaken as you wish, O sage! ”

Amatsuka laughed as the cane in his left hand crossed like a spear and stabbed the "Sage's Spirit Blood" with all his might. The staff shattered the black gem attached to it, and was then sucked into it by the "spirit blood".

"Sage!? Could that guy be-! ”

Leaning out of the crane, Yase muttered to himself.

Through the rituals performed at Tenzuka, the "Spirit Blood of the Sage" is undergoing a fatal transformation. The crimson metal lifeform was surrounded by light, and it was as if something was about to appear inside.

It's like breaking through the eggshell and being hatched.

"Not good! Run, Master Yase! ”

"What!?"

Mogu reminded Yase in an uncharacteristically urgent tone, and Yase suddenly looked up.

It was in that moment.

The flash of light released by the "Sage's Spiritual Blood" silently robbed him of his vision.

Explosion -

The huge crane collapsed like a building block, and the harbor area was surrounded by flames.