(Translator-kun: It's a bit late... But of course, this is also included in the NEW YEAR GIFT ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧, though it was just an extra three chapters... But since there would be a Major announcement next week, that also aligns with this Gift, why not just announce it right now here? Since people really like this one, I will adjust the priority of this project from low to high, which means every release will consist of two chapters instead of one. Starting this day! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE AND HAPPY READING!!)
Chapter 124.1: Darkness: Being attacked head-on by the Giant Deer, I like it the most...
「 The group immediately searched around the Artisanship Commission and indeed found many root systems spreading from the ground.
But unfortunately, these roots grew too fast. As soon as one spot was eliminated, another would grow back. If they couldn't eliminate them all at once, it would be difficult to proceed.
Looking at the continuously growing and protruding roots, Master Gongshu recalled, "I remember when that deer came back to life, the surrounding Ambrosial Arbor roots were glowing, as if extending its life. How about I use my instruments and equipment to burn all these roots away at once?"
With that, Master Gongshu quickly tinkered together a set of mechanisms on the spot, aiming them at the growing and spreading roots.
"This mechanical device is called the [ Luminflux Pyxis puzzle ]. It was originally a weapon developed at the Cloud Knights' request, incredibly powerful, except for... uh..."
"Too short a range, too much energy consumption?" Welt finished his sentence.
"The conservation of properties means that what has strengths must also have weaknesses. Hah, it's definitely enough to deal with these unruly roots," Master Gongshu chuckled awkwardly. 」
「 .....」
〜Runeterra World〜
Piltover.
"This weapon is quite interesting. Magic energy can be transmitted back and forth between different devices..."
Ambessa, who had arrived in Piltover, was lying in a bathtub, enjoying a massage from a servant while pondering Master Gongshu's intriguing weapons.
She saw Stelle and the others fiddling with those devices, constantly adjusting their direction, before finally eradicating all the roots in one go.
"A bit rigid, but it should be effective against Demacia's vanguard troops."
Ambessa recalled her encounters with Demacians in earlier years, deeply impressed by the material of their armor—an alloy called Demacian steel, renowned throughout Runeterra. It was said to be forged by their blacksmiths, quenched with holy water, making it not only light and hard but also providing high magic resistance.
She had always tried to send people to infiltrate Demacia to obtain the secret formula for holy water, but without success. Out of necessity, she had to change her approach—how to destroy this annoying armor on the front lines.
"The drawbacks are too short a range and too much energy consumption... That means, as long as the weapon is provided with enough energy, it can inflict damage on enemies at close range."
"I remember Mel knows a young man who's good with a hammer and seems to have a knack for weapon modification."
Ambessa stroked her chin.
"Why not ask him to help improve Master Gongshu's weapon? It should have good results..."
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「 The group ran up and down the Artisanship Commission for several hours, finally burning away all the exposed roots within the.
"According to this old man's guess, the Ambrosial Arbor roots should be deeply embedded everywhere underground. It can only be said that the Artisanship Commission's area should be mostly cleared," Master Gongshu stroked his beard, looking smug.
"No time to lose, before the roots have a chance to grow back..."
"Say hello to our very "deer" friend! ...Get it?" Stelle was eager to try.
"...You used the idiom well. Please never do that again..." March 7th couldn't help but retort.
The group quickly returned to the Abundant Ebon Deer and indeed found that the roots entwined around the Creation Furnace had withered.
Although the Abundant Ebon Deer stood there, its golden-yellow body gradually dimmed, indicating that the destruction of the roots had indeed affected it quite a bit.
The group picked up their weapons and started beating the Abundant Ebon Deer again. This time, its wounds did not recover, but the vines and branches it summoned underwent a small change.
The originally withered branches actually became lush and green, even bearing huge fruits!
"Eh? Did it bear fruit? Such big peaches... I kind of want to pick one and taste it," March 7th was distracted when Welt immediately reminded her that this was not the time to be greedy.
Suddenly, the fruit tree glowed golden all over, and before everyone's eyes, it channeled golden energy into the Ebon Deer's antlers.
Immediately, a surging power gathered in its head, forming a huge golden orb.
"Flamboyant Gore" has finished charging!! 」
「 .....」
〜Jujutsu Kaisen World, Future Timeline〜
"This move is not good at all..."
Utahime's eyes narrowed slightly, unconsciously holding her breath, fearing that even a blink would cause her to miss this earth-shattering blow.
She had witnessed Gojo Satoru's Hollow Purple in school, but in terms of power, it shouldn't be stronger than the Abundant Ebon Deer's attack. She had originally thought the Ebon Deer's most dangerous aspect was its constant regeneration, but it seemed it also had a trump card.
"It seems 『 Abundance 』 isn't just about recovery; it also has moves that condense power,"
Mei Mei smiled faintly.
Meanwhile, Sukuna was also observing all of this with great interest.
"What? Didn't you say this Ebon Deer was more boring than Mahoraga?"
Kenjaku, wearing a, silently sipped tea nearby.
"Hmm, but now there have indeed been some variables. I want to see how that little girl and the others will handle this move."
Sukuna narrowed his eyes slightly, speaking coldly.
"Mahoraga's recovery power, at its core, is its ability to adapt to all phenomena in the world. Once you understand that, it's not difficult to break."
"This deer is different. Although its recovery power is not what it once was, its attack... hehe."
Sukuna noticed that when the Abundant Ebon Deer was preparing to unleash "Flamboyant Gore," the light on all the vines in the Artisanship Commission disappeared, and they stopped growing and spreading. This meant it was an all-or-nothing blow; either the enemy died, or he did.
A scoff escaped Sukuna's throat, his scarlet eye corners glancing at the Trailblazers in the corner of the light screen.
He wanted to see how this little girl, on whom the Star God of 『 Destruction 』, Nanook, had cast a gaze, would receive an attack from 『 Abundance 』.
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「 ...
How to take it? Take it with your face!
Stelle, wielding the Flame Lance and protected by March 7th's shield, stood in front of everyone. With a roar from the Ebon Deer, the light of Flamboyant Gore instantly engulfed her.
The power of this blow completely exhausted the Ambrosial Arbor's strength throughout the Artisanship Commission. After delivering this attack, the Abundant Ebon Deer visibly withered.
But on the other side, after the smoke cleared, Stelle emerged from the dust, holding her Flame Lance as if nothing had happened. 」
「 .....」
〜KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World〜
"Stelle is that tough?!"
"Could it be that she put all her points into defense because she's afraid of pain?"
"Impossible, do you think Stelle is like Darkness?"
Kazuma glanced at the blonde girl in armor across the table, her face flushed. Upon seeing Stelle hit by the Abundant Ebon Deer's laser in the light screen, Darkness was so excited she couldn't even breathe.
This masochist... she's hopeless.
But out of concern for his companion, Kazuma still tried to warn Darkness,
"If we encounter an attack of the Abundant Ebon Deer's level during an adventure, never confront it head-on, okay? Darkness?"
"No,"
The blonde girl shook her head.
"It might sound arrogant to say this, but I believe my defense could perfectly block this blow. Moreover, when that 'Flamboyant Gore' strikes, I should desperately try to dodge but fail to escape its scorching light, ultimately being overwhelmed and defeated due to my insufficient strength. That would be the most exhilarating."
"...Enough, shut up."
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