Ggh...!

'Oooh!　Koloskoloskolosu!

d*mn it!

　He fights a series of fist blows, desperately trying to taunt them with his sword.
　If I retreated poorly, the aftermath would hit Jessica behind me. So, basically without moving my feet, I dealt with Godova's strikes.
　This guy is strong.
　Really, really strong.

It's a good idea to have a good time. If you are going to surrender, I will order your guardian to stop.

d*mn it...!


"Goldbeard will not stop unless I tell him to. He will not stop unless I tell him to. He will not stop until you are dead.
f*ck you, f*ck you!

Gogah!

　He catches a right fist and fires a kick to the jaw of a distraught Gordova, who has lost his stance.
　If this were a human being, it would be a blow that would shake his brain. Rather, he kicked out with such force that it shattered his jaw. However, Godova just turned his full-face helmet (full-face) face, which had once turned upwards, back to normal, as if he didn't feel anything.
　Then he would continue with a series of heavy, crushing blows that would once again be fatal with each blow. He was somehow able to get through the barrage of fists that would even shatter his sword if he received it properly, by receiving and handling them anyway.

'Ooh!

Ggh...!

　The left fist snatches my cheek.
　I just snatched it and blew out a couple of hairs, that's all it was, an attack. But even so, a heat runs through my cheek as if a vacuum wave is being generated. I'm sure it probably snapped, but I didn't have time to check it.
　My skills are level 99 in Swordsmanship and level 88 in Bodywork.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.
　I'm not going to be the only one who is at a huge disadvantage in terms of skills.

''Coloskoloskoloskolosu!

Shut up!

　Between the waves of consecutive blows, my sword strikes at Gordova.
　However, Gordova saw it and was then enveloped in a shining light. This is the activation of the skill 'Iron Wall'. It is something that completely prevents physical attacks for a certain amount of time and creates a ward that prevents physical attacks.
　With a creak, my sword is flicked off by the ward, and with that my hands go numb.
　I took a step back, and for the time being, the state of affairs reached a lull at that point.

''Zee........what the hell, this guy. Strong.........

'Terrific ... this is Master Noah!　I need your help!

'Drake, you have to keep Jessica safe!　If he goes that way, stop him!

Haha....!

　With Drake's help, it might be a little easier to do.
　But if they changed targets at that point, Jessica might be in danger. That's why I can't move Drake.
　d*mn.
　I should have brought one or two more demon leaders with me. Like Milo or Gilanka.

''d*mn it ... we're not moving anymore!

'Oh, oh, no!'

　As the effect of the skill 'Iron Wall' wears off, Goldova begins to move.
　The target is still me, as always. Let's be thankful that I was able to rest a little, even if it was only for a short time.
　Just how long can I continue this stalemate?
　If I'm not careful even a little bit, Gordova's fist will come to end my life as if it were the scythe of the god of death.
　In order to prevent that from happening, I must not lose my concentration.



Huh!　We're going to lose, man!

Hm. I'd be happy to spare your life if you'd be quiet enough to admit defeat.

You're never gonna stop me!

　He shouts to the Archbishop as he plays back a series of blows from Goldova.
　I'll admit to being strong. The strength of the guardians, including Hydra, is incomparable. But that's no reason for me to give in.
　And above all.
　I don't want to lose to a man like this, who is so elated with his position as High Priestess and the battle power given to him by St. Muller and his ilk.

''Hah!

　In the gap between the series of blows, he swung his sword at Godova's neck.
　However, the movement was also read, or maybe that movement was also read, a faint glow covered Goldova again, and the sword was flicked off as if it had hit a hard wall.
　Also, the skill 'Iron Wall' - as long as this is activated, my sword cannot reach Goldova.
　Instead, though, for a certain amount of time after activating the skill, Goldova can't move either.

''Haha, haha...!

Master Noah!

"Jessica, never leave Drake!

Yes, sir!

　How do I beat this monster?
　How can I get my sword to this monster?
　How can I protect everyone from this monster?
　I'm torn, but I don't have an answer.
　I've never been defeated by anyone, and I've never been in a tight spot to die.
　It's all because of my profession as a 'brave man', a job with a bullshit ability.
　I've killed any kind of demon with a single blow.

Oh, oh, no!

d*mn it...!

　Gordova moves again and swings his fist at me.
　As well as catching it with his sword, a small crack appeared on my sword. I've had Silmeria procure a rather expensive and sturdy sword for me.
　But is that natural?
　In the first place, in addition to the 'Body Technique' upward compatibility of 'Full Body Weapon', Goldova has the skill 'Monstrous Power' activated at all times. It's the fact that each blow is enough to shatter a huge stone. It's no wonder that it's cracked to the extent of catching it with a sword.
　Fearing that this would happen, I was somehow able to get through it by catching it.

''Oh, shit...!

"Koloskoloskoloskolosu!

　Is there any way we can stop this guy?
　Is there any way we can stop this guy, at least in the smallest way possible?
　For example.
　If the High Priest told him to stop, even if it was just a little bit--

''Hah!

　This is a gamble.
　If it doesn't work, then this stalemate will only continue. However, it would be worth a try.
　Desperately trying to weave through the gaps in the attack, I thrust my sword out as if to shoot through the throat.
　With that, the faint light that clothed Goldova again - the skill 'Iron Wall'. Naturally, my sword that I thrust out is blocked by it, and I can't reach Gordova.

''Analysis (Analyze)!

　Goldova is using the skill 'Iron Wall', a small amount of time.
　I'm going to mobilize all of my magic power in that time and activate the "Analyze". That target is Goldova - but not behind it. It's the High Pope.
　In my vision, information about the High Pope is arranged in a translucent string of text.

　Name: Lucidia Linophallus.
　Profession: archbishop level 32
　skill
　Villager's Intent Level 35
　Sacred magic level 32
　Recovery magic level 32
　Prayer Level 32
　Testament Level 20
　Agents of Divine Punishment

　Why does the possession skill have the only skill of the profession 'villager'?
　And the skill I'm curious about is 'Divine Punishment Agent'. I think that this, which has no level, is the skill that only the occupation of the High Pope has.
　Let's analyze it more deeply.

　Delegate of Divine Punishment.
　He summons the demon, the patron of St. Muller. The demon is subject to the High Priest.

　It's an oracle.
　That's a crock of shit. It's just that he has the ability to summon demons.
　But...
　But this, if I'm right.
　I can defeat it.