''We're here!''

　The flying wind that Zeviantes raised was really fast.
　

　I arrived at the scene much earlier than I expected, and when I looked up, there it was........

''There really was...!''

　A giant monster.

　It really was a huge one.
　We were still in a position where we could see the mine in the distance when we arrived, but we could clearly see the monster's huge body from that position.
　And since it was floating in the sky, it stood out more clearly.

　The blue of the sky and the red color that emanated from the surface of the monster's own body made a beautiful contrast.

''What type is it...?　That monster...
"Lizard...?

　I've exterminated many monsters from my time in the Demon King's Army to my time as an adventurer, but this was the first time I'd ever seen a type like that.

　The body shape and skin texture resembled a lizard.
　But it was much larger than the original lizard.
　Much bigger than us humans.
　It was so big that it could conquer the Mithril Mine with just one piece.

　On top of that, the giant lizard's entire body was covered in scales as red as a blazing fire, and it was actually leaking fire from every part of its body.

　It didn't even have any wings, yet it was floating in the air, spitting fire out of its mouth, constantly showering the vicinity of the Mining Yamaguchi with raging flames.
　It was truly a burning hell body.

''The mine has been exposed to flames like that all the time?
''Oh no...?　They'll all burn to death like that...?

　Radhi says in a sad voice.
　We have to stop that giant fire lizard's flame-throwing as soon as possible!
　He extended the Hermes sword he took out and fixed it in sword form.

''Super Emperor Splitting Sky!''

　An extra-large aura slash flies from the sword swung down.
　This technique, which has unparalleled power as a flying object, sends the slash aura itself, compressed to the extreme, flying with the force of a sword swing.

　A giant fire lizard camped high in the sky, a decent attack is unlikely to reach it. The aura slash hit its side.

''Yes, it arrived!

　The face of the giant fire lizard that stood still in the air under the impact of this attack turned to face me.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea.　It's been noticed!
"If they can draw attention to us, that's great!

　From there, the damage to the mine would cease to spread.

I'm sure the giant fire lizard that was hit by the "Super Emperor's Sky Splitting" must have been a decent hit, but it showed no signs of fatal damage and was coming towards us.
　It was crawling through the air at breakneck speed.

What kind of a principle is that flying...?

　He doesn't even give us time to run and hide, and as soon as he closes in on us, he spits out flames from his mouth in the same way he spat out at the mine.
　It's the same way he spat out the fire from his mouth as he spat at the mine.

''Ughhhhhh!''

　It was Satome, the wallflower of the hero's party, who advanced while screaming.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about this.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time.

　The aura of the guard (defense) characteristic is put into the shield, and the flames are dammed up with full defense functions.
　Just like a pebble in the water stream, the flames split off to the left and right and ran backwards.

　Thanks to Satome's protection, we managed not to be consumed by the flames.

It's hot!　It's hot!
Are you all right, that you are, Satome?

　The flow of fire has stopped and Sesha-san, who is also a member of the hero's party, is concerned about Satome, who is overwhelmed by the heat.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.　The shield!　"Like a frying pan.
The next time it happens, it's not going to be enough to prevent it.

　Normally, the shield itself would be blocked by the aura and would not heat up, but it surpassed even the aura power of Satome, who was chosen to join the hero's party...

"That fire lizard's fire power is stronger than the fire lizard's?

　As we look up in the air, the giant fire lizard is making a great breathing motion.
　It was just as if it was going to say 'I'm going to spray you with fire'.

　As it was about to spit out that huge fire........

''Super Emperor Splitting Sky!''

　I smashed the giant aura slash into his nose. The flames he was about to spit out scattered in four directions, making the opponent suffer even more.

''But it's so far away...?''

　The distance has opened up due to the giant fire lizard floating high in the sky, and the power of the 'Great Emperor Splitting Sky' seems to have been dampened by that amount.

　I have to get closer to it to deal more damage, if I want to do deeper damage....

''That dragon is...!　No way.........?

　Behind me, Granberza-sama was shouting in surprise.

''A dragon........?''

　As expected of the fierce warrior Granberza-sama, he is knowledgeable, and he may have an idea about that giant monster.

"But...?　No, if that was the Flame Demon Beast Salamandra that was in the secret text...?
''Master Granbaza, please step aside.

　But first, we had to get rid of this dragon.

'And Mr. Arantzill. We've got two retired people working for us, and young people don't stand a chance. If we're about to get beaten up, we need your support.
"Okay, okay, but...?

　First of all, it's vital to get close enough to the distance where the attack can work.

　To begin with, it's dirty that it's a lizard floating in the sky.
　It's not possible to get close enough for most of the attacks to reach them.

If we're going to exterminate them, I have to get up there first...!

　Doing the math.
　.........Okay, I've done the math.

"Satome!　Use me as a stepping stone!
What?

　First of all, help me run.
　You run as fast as you can, gaining momentum and jumping over Satome's head.

Oh my God!　You're rough with people!

　Satome, realizing my intentions, held her shield upward.
　I jumped and stepped on the shield, putting all my weight on it.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

'Jump!'

　He pushed me upward.
　With this momentum, I ran up to the heavens, closing in on that dragon thing.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find it.

"Xeviantes...!

　He's using wind magic to create an updraft and help me jump.
　It's not fitting that he would give me proper support without being told....

　It allowed me to get close enough to the dragon or whatever it is, but it wasn't enough.

　The dragon was still frightened by the shock of receiving the "Great Emperor Splitting Sky" on its nose.
　I must maximize this opportunity.

　I changed the Hermes Sword into the whip form and launched it out.

''Entangle!''

　The metal whip deftly wraps around the dragon's fingertips and dangles me.
　It swings as a pendulum while dangling and uses its momentum to...!

'Hah!'

　I jump up even higher.
　Further up the giant fire lizard floating in the air.
　Above its head, which is said to be a blind spot for all living things.

　From there.........
　The long awaited........

''Super Emperor Splitting Sky!

　The giant aura slash was struck once again.
　This time it was up close, and from above.

　It was undoubtedly even more effective than before.

"Soaring Sky!　"The Great Imperial Splitting Sky!　"The Great Imperial Rift Valley!　"The Great Imperial Clouds!　"The Great Emperor's Ripping Skies!　"Soaring Skies!　"The power of the emperor's roaring sky!

　And it wasn't just a single strike, it was consecutive blows.

　That's why they deliberately took up a higher position than their opponents.
　You can find a number of different types of products in the market.

　The damage may have caused it to lose its ability to fly, losing altitude and moving closer and closer to the surface.
　I also have no way to stay in the air, so gravity pulls me down and I fall.

''The Great Emperor's Sky!　"Hurricane Katrina!　"The Hurricane Katrina!　"The Hurricane Katrina!　"The Hurricane Katrina!　"The power of the Emperor's ripping sky!

　Even though they were falling, they didn't lack in attacks.

　Soon, there was a roaring sound and vibration that shook the ground.
　The giant dragon crashed down as if it was being twisted by my attack.

　I followed suit and landed.
　The recoil from the 'Super Emperor Splitting Sky' that I had senselessly fired in rapid succession almost killed my falling speed.
　So it was a safe return to earth.