MHGA Chapter 143 – Joseph's Transformation: Gale God Slash!
Kabru had already grabbed Laios and was dragging this troublemaker off to actually get some work done.
After all, tasks like communicating with Felynes were better left to Hunters.
The Beastman chief, watching Laios being hauled off, paused in thought.
Demon King Laios or whatever… what kind of Demon King gets dragged off by a subordinate like that?
Even though his outfit looked undeniably cool...
"Heave-ho! Heave-ho!!"
At this moment, Dwarves and Tallfolk had gathered together, using all their strength to hammer the securing stakes deep into the ground.
Elves supported the process with magic, while Halflings used their sharp senses to scout optimal placement sites for Ballistae and other heavy equipment.
These were devices meant to restrain or damage a monster over 2,200 meters long—if they weren't anchored securely, the real danger would fall on them.
Kabru hadn't expected to see such inter-species cooperation happening only at a moment of crisis…
Or perhaps, it was only natural. In life-or-death situations like this, no one had the energy to hold grudges across races. What Kabru hadn't anticipated was the overwhelming pressure released by the demon appearing so suddenly…
"Kabru-san."
As Kabru was dragging Laios, Tanjiro spotted them and quickly ran over. "The equipment here is set. We should head to the next location."
"Tanjiro…"
Kabru looked at the earnest expression on Tanjiro's face and couldn't help but ask, "Tanjiro, aren't you going to fight alongside the other Hunters?"
Kabru had a good impression of Tanjiro. Among all the Hunters, Tanjiro's conduct and attitude were outstanding...
"Logistics is important too." Tanjiro clenched his fist, speaking with sincerity. "Back in my world, when I fought, there were many people constantly supporting us."
"Everyone from the Hidden and the Swordsmith Village—because they had our backs, we could give our all in battle." Tanjiro's expression was heartfelt. "My comrades can shine more on the front lines now, so let me handle support!"
"I'll make sure no one has to worry about the rear and can focus fully on fighting the enemy!" he declared with determination.
"..."
Kabru was silent for a moment.
He looked at the burden in his hand—Laios—then looked back at Tanjiro.
If both are Hunters, can I swap this one out for the justice-faced boy over there?
No matter how he looked at it, Tanjiro seemed so much less of a headache than Laios…
Can I really not swap?
Kabru took a deep breath, yanked Laios upright, and briefed the two Hunters before him. "We've installed thirty-seven Ballistae so far. Based on the data from the Felynes, we need at least eighty Ballistae to simultaneously fire Binding Shots to restrain the Shah Dalamadur for the first suppression phase."
"As for the Dragonator, its attack range is too short. We've installed some already, but unless we lure the Shah Dalamadur into position, we can't hit it with them." Kabru discarded his earlier frustrations and explained the situation calmly. "These weapons are powerful, but if they don't hit, they're useless against the Shah Dalamadur."
"If we keep our distance..." Kabru shook his head. "The damage likely won't be sufficient."
Though it was his first time dealing with these kinds of weapons, Kabru used his experience and intuition to assess the situation.
The Dragonator was like a massive lance, delivering damage through rapid rotation.
Fired from a fixed point, it dealt maximum damage thanks to the drill-like torque. A Dragonator fired directly could still hit hard, but after the initial strike, it could only rely on the Dragon Blast Cannon embedded within to continue its assault.
"No worries." Tanjiro shook his head. "Just do as much as you can. The Guildmaster and the others will figure something out."
"Laios-san, your role this time is the most important."
Tanjiro grasped Laios's arm and said with utmost seriousness, "Please don't let everyone down. After all… this plan was built around your ideas! We all believe in you!"
"..."
Kabru said nothing.
He really wanted to pretend he hadn't heard that just now…
Because if this entire plan was based on Laios's ideas, that just sounded terrifying…
"Mm…"
Laios looked up at the Shah Dalamadur, which was relentlessly attacking Naofumi Iwatani. "I understand. Our target has always been… the demon."
"As long as it eats, as long as it still wants to eat, as long as it still has an appetite… it will always… move toward where life exists," Laios murmured. "Always."
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"Shield Bro!"
After a lengthy escape sequence, Joseph finally caught sight of Naofumi Iwatani riding atop the massive Silver Ridge Beast.
"Joseph!" Naofumi's face lit up. "Hurry! I'm ready!"
As he spoke, the Four Cardinal Shields attached to his Heavy Bowgun began shifting form.
Joseph patted his Mizutsune with Somnacanth Eyes, signaling it to hurl him skyward. As he spun through the air, he adjusted his posture and launched straight toward Naofumi.
For the six Hunters, the spores of the Transformation Mushroom allowed them to assume the forms of their own world's native races.
Unfortunately, Kairo Retsu's world only had humans.
Tanjiro's world allowed transformation into demons at best...
But Joseph's world? It was filled with all sorts of unusual races.
Back during their research with the Transformation Mushroom, Joseph had tried many humanoid forms—but most of them were of little use.
Only one, though… was something Joseph could use right now.
"Glider Mantle!"
Midair, Joseph threw on the Glider Mantle and stomped hard onto Naofumi's shield. Using the bouncy surface of the Mushroom Shield, he rocketed upward.
The massive burst of force caused the Transformation Mushroom Shield to spew spores. As designated by Naofumi, Joseph transformed into…
A Pillar Man.
"Thank goodness the skies are full of storm clouds today!"
Joseph spread the wings of the Glider Mantle wide as a horn sprouted from his forehead.
"Wamuu! Lend me your Mode for a while!"
"Combat Art: Gale God Slash!!"
A colossal pressure of wind erupted from Joseph's body, propelling him straight toward the heavens.
"Demon! It's my turn now!"
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