Monster Musume 088

Monster Musume chapter 88: Mock battle

"That's enough for learning. Let's do a mock battle today!" Tsuchio
“Hmm, what Tsuchio?” Ruu
“Today's schedule. Study has progressed quite well in the last few days and Ruu will get tired of a 2 vs 2 mock battle all the time, right? So today, we will do a 3 vs 3 mock battle." Tsuchio

We have free time right now because the excursion was cancelled. For the first few days, I went out to study with Lucas, Tris and Fal, so I decided to do a mock battle from today morning. I recalled that I've never had a mock battle with my familiars. For my own discipline, I want to do a mock battle to know the ability of my familiars.

“3 vs 3...because Shadow-san is with father, you will only decide on one more person. If so, isn't your opponent too strong?" Lime
“Then two to three? But it doesn't change much as usual...well, let's try it 3 vs 3 in the meantime. If it seems useless, then we should do 2 vs 3." Tsuchio
“When I attack with my weapons, I attack with paint bullets. What's your judgement?" Nichrome
“Yes...Ruu and Lime are likely to be injured even if they hit. And Rin would die." Tsuchio
“I can do it if I strengthen it with magical power, so that I can put up a barrier." Nichrome
“So? Then, when it hits without strengthening, we drop out. It seems to be a continuation when there is strengthening. Even if we strengthen, we drop out..." Tsuchio
“I understand.” Nichrome
“Well, since it is a mock battle, even if it moderates to some extent, I have to do it with all my power. So, shall we decide the teams?" Tsuchio

The battlefield is a field in the school, not to specify the range in particular, but it doesn't disturb the other students. Well, there are no students coming near to the mock battle field. There are indoor training grounds, but they are crowded with so many students. Therefore, we can't do a mock battle there.

“Uhuhu, at first I am with father. Today is a lucky day." Lime
“Oh, Lime? When Rin comes here, I will be in trouble because there is no one who can be the vanguard." Tsuchio
“What, I´m unnecessary!?” Lime
“No, there is a way of fighting just with the rearguard. Well, it's the first time. I have to experience what it is like." Tsuchio
“I, I see. Then, I guess it can't be helped." Lime

Well, the teams have also been decided, so let's get started quickly. Nichrome... seems to support with her shooting. Rin is on the back, but she can fight anywhere. The possibility of her coming out in the middle is high. For me, Shadow-san is the perfect rearguard. Ruu's opponent is left to Lime, while we destroy Rin and Nichrome first.

“Because the number of people is even, I will be the referee! At first, I will decide on my own judgment!" Lucas
“Understood!”  Tsuchio
“The decision is up to you!" Fal
“Try not to get too intense or hurt!" Tris

It seems that they are interested in our mock battle, that's why Lucas, Tris and Fal are watching from some distance. They may get involved if it is too close. There are no other people around, so we should start it quickly. Today, I would like to fight with everyone for the time being.

“Now, give us the signal!" Tsuchio
“Roger that! Well then, the game starts!" Lucas

And the gun of our battle was shot out.

“I'm sorry, but Lime will be sent off right away!" Ruu
“I won't, because father is behind me. For father, elder sister will be obstructed here!" Lime

Ruu and Lime collide. The two of them are used to fighting each other, so neither of them will go easy. The future of this battle will depend on us rearguards.

“Shadow-san restrain Nichrome. Once we receive bullets and get hit, we're out, so be careful!" Tsuchio

Shadow-san separated from me and emitted black rays towards Nichrome. Nichrome´s bullets are lurking behind in the shadows. I'm glad she started battle on the shade side.

“Tsuchio, I won't hold back!” Rin
“I will do the same as well. Don't go easy!" Tsuchio

Rin releases a barrage of lightning and thunder arrows, while I prevent them with my barrier talismans and also fire back with fire bees. First of all, they serve as a check and minor task, because they are the light ones. A considerable number of them were destroyed, but some of them reached Rin's place. They are blocked by a transparent wall and explode before they hit Rin. It's a barrier...troublesome. It takes too much time if you aim for the magic source.

“Such a light attack won't break my barrier!” Rin
“I guess...I can't spend time here. I want to break through at once." Tsuchio

The easiest way to destroy that barrier is to hit with a powerful attack. I don't know if I can make such an attack.... If I use a heavy talisman, the chanting duration is long and I'll run out of magic faster. Two stars seem to be needed to break that barrier. It's better to think of another way to break it apart.

I look for holes in that barrier while preventing Rin´s attacks. How did I break the barrier when we were dealing with that chimera before?... Sure, I made everyone attack from three points at the same time. They attacked multiple places and reduced the magic of each place. Rin´s barrier will be weaker than the goat indeed. And if I can increase my attack, will it somehow break? Okay, let's try it.

“Rock snakes, hornets. Please!" Tsuchio

Eight rock snakes and five hornets appear in front of me. It's the first time to assemble so many, which is so spectacular. So these guys...

“Everyone surround Rin and attack at once! I will put a load on the barrier at once!" Tsuchio
“Is it really so easily to do?!” Rin

Rin seems to have decided to hit me directly by seeing the rock snakes coming out though she has only been using magic up to now. While maintaining the barrier, she rushed at once. The barrier is deformed and pointed towards me. Her speed also increased and something strange is held in her hand. Because she is like a spear, I feel like she is charging something.... It might be an alternative to her horn.

“Tsuchio, be prepared!” Rin
“I'm not ready to die yet!" Tsuchio

I throw several talismans toward Rin. Rin rushes without regard and when my talisman collide with her barrier, they explode and emit black smoke.

“Are you going to blind me? That's not going to work!" Rin

Rin can grab my position through magical power. She changed direction quickly and thrusted her spear to the right. If it is Rin, she surely can catch my magical power... but it won't be so easy for her.

"Naa, Talisman!? It was definitely your magic power!" Rin

Rin's spear pierced one talisman that floated in the air. The rock snakes and hornets attack by cutting off the black smoke from the surroundings of the shaken Rin. At the same time, they attack the barrier. The snakes attack her body and bite, while the hornets inject their magic many times by piercing with their needles. It takes further pursuit there. Heavy bees were sent out by me and strike the barrier from between the snakes. And they caused a big explosion. However, the barrier never cracked.

“They're in the way!" Rin

A white current runs around the barrier and struck the rock snakes which are blown off. Damn, how much do I need to increase, is the firepower per unit too low? Up to the point of deceiving her went well, but after that it was useless.

I was on the opposite side of the place Rin attacked. Just behind Rin. I've strengthened my body, so I was able to move quickly.

“When did you move to such a place? I was just capturing your magic power.” Rin
“This smokescreen isn't just smoke. I tried to recreate a special support magic by using a talisman. If you cover your mouth and nose with a cloth like this, you can easily prevent it. Because the talisman that Rin attacked was contaminated with my magic power, therefore you misunderstood it." Tsuchio
“If there is such a magic, the magic power that can be put in a talisman is known. It isn't going to make a mistake..." Rin
“Well, no matter how crazy the feeling is, it won't be a mistake. But I can manipulate the magic of a person I touched. That's what I wanted to do.” Tsuchio
“You stopped emitting magical power.... Is it possible to do such a thing with your devil hand?" Rin
“Well, it's hard to completely erase it. If it is me, it is enough in this place. A tamer can cut the magic line between the tamer and his familiar so that it seems to stop.” Tsuchio

No, the devil hand is really useful! If touched, magic power manipulating is free. Does the image cover the body with magic and stop it inside the body? I want to say it.

“I won't be tricked again. The next time you put out a smokescreen, I'll let thunders rain down in that range." Rin
“I know that much. Such a trick only works for first time opponents. If the opponent is skilled, it won't work." Tsuchio

Yes, I can't use this trick anymore. I have to find another trick, but for now I have no idea. If you cut it as it is, I surely will lose and I have to put a single strike to break the barrier somehow.... It's almost impossible when I'm the only one. Okay, if one isn’t enough then how about two.

Shadow-san returns to my feet in a moment and appears next to me. Nichrome... doesn’t support Ruu and came straight towards me. Well, Ruu and Nichrome fight often. There is a danger of being erroneous, so there is no choice but to leave them alone.

“I was surprised that you suddenly vanished. Shadow-san is able to return to master immediately." Nichrome
“She's my shadow, so she doesn't have any substance and moves quickly." Tsuchio
“This is two against two. Isn't this a disadvantage for Tsuchio? Tsuchio and Shadow-san won’t be able to win.” Rin
“Well, that's right. But fighting alone is different from fighting together. There is still a chance of winning. In terms of cooperation.” Tsuchio
“Rin and I have never been in a team yet. We need to take data from one another to work together first." Nichrome
“I'll do it with my own strength! Let's go, Nichrome!” Rin
“Let me show you the cooperation between me and Shadow-san. We can't lose to a improvised team!" Tsuchio

Since I first fought together, my breath was perfect. Irrespective of whether they are superior by the power of their individual strengths, I do not feel like losing just so easily!

Rin and Nichrome attack side-by-side with magic and bullets. Shadow-san returns to my shadow and prevents the bullets with a black shield. Because I attack with my talismans, it is necessary to leave our defense to Shadow-san. I move around and try not to squeeze the target as much as possible.

“All right, let's do it from here. You know what to do without saying. Let's go!” Tsuchio

I divide my rock snakes into half and let them attack Rin and Nichrome. Rin breaks them with magic while preventing with her barrier and Nichrome intercepts with a gun while retreating. The rock snakes were crushed, but they quickly regenerate and thrust again.

Between such snakes, Shadow-san and I jumped in front of Rin at once. I put heavy bees talismans on my head, shoulder and back and have one pentagram in my hand. It was a pretty strong magic spell, but I can't do it if this doesn't work!

“What the hell are you doing? They could be destroyed by my magic!” Rin
“It is dangerous when it is near the face but it doesn't break if it is around the base! How about this?” Tsuchio

The green pentagram shines and a large wooden spear appears and pierced the barrier. When the thin tip collides with the barrier, it emits purple smoke. Finally, there was a hole in the barrier.

“Hey! No matter how much you use your pentagram, it's not a barrier to break through so easily!” Rin
“I used most of my magic to make some poison. The artificial poison that melts the magic of your barrier is outstanding, right? Well, that's my special magic." Tsuchio

I don't decide the effect like this especially for the heavy talismans. Depending on the image, it can be made to any talisman. To that extent, I need to narrow down the effect considerably.

Shadow-san appeared again and a number of black balls appear in the air. And, she threw them aiming at Rin. Once they shrink and swell up, they cause an explosion. The shock of that explosion is received and Rin is greatly blown back. She will be fine because she had strengthened, but she won't be able to fight for a little while now.

“Has Rin been overthrown? Now, two against one, the situation has changed at once."

Crushing the rock snakes that attacked into pieces, Nichrome points towards us. Ugh, only the talismans remain unscathed, but everything else is crushed. If they get destroyed completely, it will take time to renew them again… or I have to make it from scratch.

“Even if I'm alone, I don't mean to lose. So far, there is no way that master can prevent my bullets. So, if Shadow-san defends, it is the same as a real one on one." Nichrome
"Okay, that's fine. I have to clean up Nichrome before Rin comes back.” Tsuchio

Well, how will we fight with such a strong enemy? How can we fight against Nichrome who is equipped with modern weapons?

Chapter end