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Chapter 75: Let's Blow Up the Shrine
Chapter 75: Let's Blow Up the Shrine
"They are Banshee Birds, a rare type of monster that can hinder all things related to mana wherever they are present.
Whether it's barriers, magic, or even magical tools, they all become ineffective in their presence."
"But why are these Banshee Birds here?"
Hearing the commotion, Cui, Meibelu, and Alicia, all dressed in women's bathrobes, rushed out.
And the most knowledgeable among them, Cui, even identified the strange flying monsters as Banshee Birds.
There were seven people present, including Shima Yousuke and Alicia, who were pure mages, and Meibelu, who relied on the divine sword Frost Divine Sword in battle.
In other words, as long as the Banshee Birds were present, these three were practically powerless.
As for Leica and Edgar, without mana to enhance their physical abilities, they were also at a disadvantage. They couldn't even handle regular monsters, let alone flying Banshee Birds.
Cui wasn't in a much better position. While she knew some sword techniques, she wasn't an expert.
In battles, Cui often relied on the combination of magic and ancient relics. In other words, under the influence of the Banshee Birds, her strength was significantly reduced.
"Leave those weak monsters to me. I'll take care of the Banshee Birds."
After years of companionship, Yecheng and Cui had developed an unspoken understanding. With just a simple exchange of glances, they both knew what to do and took action simultaneously.
Banshee Birds weren't weak monsters, and they possessed the ability to seal mana. Therefore, even experienced adventurer teams would easily be overwhelmed when encountering a flock of them.
Alicia's 'Salvation Staff' was originally capable of dispelling magic more effectively than the Banshee Birds.
However, by the time she figured out the correct usage of the staff and created a holy field to restore everyone's mana, Yecheng had already sheathed his sword, surrounded by the corpses of Banshee Birds.
"It's strange. Banshee Birds usually only appear in ancient ruins or lost forests. Why are there so many of them here?"
Banshee Birds were rare, almost as rare as Wyverns, and they rarely appeared in groups. Cui found this situation highly unusual.
"Could it be because we took the ancient relic from that ruin?"
Hearing Cui's words, Meibelu, who was standing nearby, spoke up.
Coincidentally, the mountain where Cui and Meibelu had previously searched for the ancient relic was not far from their current location.
The transforming longsword in Cui's hand was the ancient relic they had found on that expedition.
Could it be that the Banshee Birds had emerged from that ancient ruin and followed the trail of the ancient relic's aura, leading them to the 'Inferno Hot Springs'?
This wasn't entirely impossible, but Banshee Birds were unique. Even if they had come from the ruin Cui's group had explored, the ancient relic alone shouldn't have been so attractive to them.
"Are there any other ancient ruins or old sites nearby?"
Cui considered a possibility and turned to ask the innkeeper.
"I haven't heard of any ancient ruins or sites, but there is a Shrine of the Gods nearby. It's said to have been here for a long time..."
The innkeeper honestly answered Cui's question. He had been running the inn for many years, taking over from his elders, and had never experienced anything like today's events.
(End of Chapter 75)
Upon learning that the Banshee Bird and the monsters might have been drawn by Yecheng and his group, they now only wanted to get rid of these jinxers as soon as possible, even refusing to accept any compensation.
"The Shrine of the Divine?" That's what we were looking for this time, right? Where is that place?"
Not only Shima Yousuke, but Yecheng was also quite interested in the so-called shrine.
Setting aside the existence of a Demon Lord in this world for now, the deities should indeed exist, after all, both he and Shima Yousuke had gained the power of the "God of Another World" upon their arrival.
If the entity had the ability to bring them to this world, perhaps it could also send Shima Yousuke back.
Following the directions given by the innkeeper, Yecheng and his group, fully prepared, spent several hours searching and finally found the so-called 'Shrine of the Divine' on a nearby hilltop.
Judging by its exterior, the shrine appeared rather ordinary, neither boasting luxurious decorations nor even qualifying as a proper structure, it was merely a crude construction made of piled stones.
However, despite its small size, the shrine was complete in every detail. Although it was rudimentary, it housed both a divine statue and offerings, indicating the presence of divine power.
After circling the so-called 'Shrine of the Divine' several times, Yecheng and Shima Yousuke found nothing special. Finally, Yecheng suggested, "Why don't we try destroying the Shrine of the Divine?"
Their words startled Cui and Alicia's group, who were standing nearby.
"Are you two crazy? No matter how ordinary this Shrine of the Divine might seem, it houses the power of the divine. Your actions will invite divine punishment!"
For ordinary people, the idea of destroying a Shrine of the Divine was unimaginable. Yet, Yecheng and Shima Yousuke were considering testing it? Smashing the place where the deity was worshipped was no different from directly provoking the divine!
"The shrine houses divine power? That's even better. Perhaps by harnessing the mighty divine power, we can find a way back to our original world."
"Divine power? Up until now, aside from the so-called God of Another World, I haven't encountered any other deities in this world. Why don't we try summoning the entity?"
If it were an ordinary person, Cui's words would have been enough to scare them off.
However, the two humans before her could not be categorized as "ordinary people."
Upon hearing that destroying the Shrine of the Divine might incur the wrath of the deity and facing the onslaught of raging divine power, Yecheng and Shima Yousuke not only showed no fear but became even more excited.
Shima Yousuke wanted to borrow the power of the deity to find a way back.
As for Yecheng, he wanted to test the strength of the divine power.
To be honest, ever since his power-up and the realization of his strength, he couldn't find a worthy opponent in this world.
With the Demon Lord yet to make an appearance, he could only test the so-called divine power. Even if they couldn't win, with their current strength, retreating safely would be a piece of cake.
The shrine only housed the divine power, not the deity itself, and he was called the "Son of God." There was no reason to back down.
(End of Chapter)
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