Chapter 148.2

Chapter 148.2 \n<h1>Chapter 148 End of the Vacation ③ </h1>\n\n　Maybe they no longer thought about assassinating her, countless knives were flying from all directions. They were all aimed at Sytry, but some of them were also aimed at the three clerks she was presenting to. They are the people who manage the city of Surus, so I can’t afford to have them get hurt in order to facilitate future business.

　I used one of the newly activated Golems and turned it towards them. All in all, I used thirty Onsen Golem cores. The power of each individual isn’t that great, but if they can all be activated, Sytry will have the numerical advantage.

　The first Onsen Golem, which was holding the heads of the couple, swung both of them in a circle as if they were weapons and knocked the knives away.　Of course, many knives pierced the “weapon” in both of its hands, but that was of no concern to Sytry. She didn’t need individuals specialized in assassination who are only at this level.

“I am the one who has input their combat skills! Of course, there won’t be any interference with the movement of the Golems even if blood was mixed in them.” (Sytry)

“Hiih!” (Surus secretary 2)

　The fat clerk let out a short scream when he saw the Onsen Golem having a mixture of bloody-red color in its body. It seemed his hips gave up.　This was convenient. The less your escort target moves, the better it is. It would be even better if they could fit in your pocket ――.

　The fourth and fifth Golem activated one after another. However, their speed was a little slower than what Sytry expected.　One of the reasons is due to the impurities in the water, but the most important factor is probably due to the water source that is not that wide. The speed right now was still fine, but it might be difficult to activate them in an emergency.

　The knives pouring down on me weren’t a big problem. The biggest problem was that my close combat skills aren’t that great. 

　Leaving my defense to the two newly activated Golems, I made the Golems with the two human weapons rushed at them. The enemies’ expression slightly twisted but they remained calm as the Golem attacked while having its footsteps sounding like water.

　The man, who wasn’t wearing any armor nor helmet and was dressed very much like any normal person, didn’t run away but took a large step forward and jumped in while holding his dagger in both of his hands.　The Onsen Golem was about to hit him with the 『Weapon』 in its hand, but before it could do so, he rushed under the Golem as if he was going to hit its body, and then kicked the ground with great force and went through its body. At the end of his blade was its heart ―― The core of the Onsen Golem.\n

　A slight hard thud was heard.　The core that was stabbed easily lost its strength, became unable to maintain its body form and returned to just being Onsen water. The couple in both of its arms were thrown to the ground, and the damaged core rolled on the ground with a lifeless sound.

　The core itself wasn’t severely damaged, but the core is a precision component. Once the engraved formula loses its power, there is nothing more that can be done.

　The man who ruined the Onsen Golem snickered at Sytry while being soaked all over his body.

“Haaaaaah. I did say there is a problem with the core durability. …… I wonder if I reduced the cost too much. However, all the metals that can be used for coating are all so expensive……” (Sytry)

“Do it! Kill that woman! The Golems’ weakness is its core, it isn’t hard!” (Male assassin)

“Next, I will show you its performance ―― With long-range weapons.” (Sytry)

　The two newly created Onsen Golem next to Sytry raised their arms. A cylinder with several centimeters in diameter sprouts from the top of its arms.　Seeing the cylinder, the soaking wet man’s face changed color. But it was already too late.

　Without waiting for Sytry’s signal, countless highly pressurized Onsen bullets were shot at the group of assassins.

 

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　There is a problem with its activation time. There is a problem with the durability of its core. There is a problem with its fighting ability. There is a problem with the speed of its movement. When they use long-range attacks, their body becomes smaller, so they can only shoot a limited number of bullets. If I mix a poisonous potion in its body, I shouldn’t use corrosive potions.\n　Test result ―― Failed. At this point, its performance wasn’t good enough so I can take it on a hunt.

 

　The test results were disappointing but fruitful. Failure is the mother of success.　Sytry smiled as usual and looked down at the man who had fallen at her feet.

“This wasn’t expected ―― To think you would be able to beat five of it, this is troubling.” (Sytry)

“Tsk…… Haaa, haaaa……” (Male assassin)

“Ah, I know what you want to say. If I had the numerical advantage, then I wouldn’t have any problem defeating them, right? You are ―― Perfectly right. But that’s a problem, what should I do? It might be better to merge them or sell it as a set of three.” (Sytry)

“Tsk…… You… Bas… Tad……” (Male assassin)

“Ah, I know without you telling me. You didn’t expect me to attack you, right? However ―― There is nothing cowardly in a fight ―― Everyone’s ability to erase your presence is pretty good, but…… Aren’t you lacking endurance?” (Sytry)

　To the man who was breathing wildly with a gloomy look in his eyes, I pass my finger on the trigger of my pink toy-like gun in my right hand and *kurukuru* twirled it around in front of him.

　The gun which was colored and shaped like a toy was… Indeed a toy. However, it wasn’t simply just a toy. It is a toy ―― Relic.

　A gift from someone dear to Sytry ―― The perfect water gun, one that will never run out of water.

　It is 『Perfect play (Best Water Gun)』.

\n　If you look up at the sky, you could see multiple shadows of black dots. Flying soldiers. I don’t know if the thing they were riding was a flying dragon or a giant bird, but that was something unusual.

　Even if she may be able to defeat ten of them ー一 It would be impossible to defeat a hundred on her own. Sytry is an Alchemist.

　Maybe the secretaries finally noticed the shadows coming towards them, their eyes widened in dismay.

　Sytry once again made a full smile, put her hands together, and made a proposal to her precious customer.

“What do you think, this is exactly the type of occasion for you to use them. Right now, twenty-four Onsen Golems core will cost you exactly ―― Two hundred and forty million Gils. If you need more, it will take some time, but we take pre-orders.” (Sytry)