Published: September 2, 2025
Satou here. It seems that the desire to try out something new once you get your hands on it is a universal feeling across all times and places.
Even in this otherworld, that seems to be the case.
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“■▼▲▲ ▲■▲▲ ▲▲ Shield (Shield)”
I raised my short staff, and before me, a semi-transparent rectangular shield appeared with a whoosh. It was a large size, enough to cover my entire body.
“Here I go~ Psycho Ball (Psycho Ball)!”
An invisible magic bullet from Arisa was deflected by the shield and disappeared.
Oh, a new display appeared under my HP bar in the menu labeled “Shield HP.” The shield’s HP was 100, and Arisa’s recent attack reduced it by 1 point. I waited for a while, but it didn’t recover.
“Next?”
“Bring it on.”
“Here I come, Tsubaki! This is my Overdrive Shoot!”
Arisa fired a psychic shockwave in what seemed to be a parody of something. Though it shook the shield a little, it was deflected and vanished just like the Psycho Ball.
This time, the shield’s HP dropped by about 3 points. So the damage isn’t fixed? It varies depending on the spell?
“Then, Nana, your magic arrow, please.”
“Yes, Master.”
From the magic circle that appeared on Nana’s forehead, a magic arrow was released.
There was a metallic kin sound as the magic arrow disappeared. The shield’s HP dropped by only 1 point.
“Next, Mia.”
“Hmm. ■■■ ■■ ■■■■ Water Shot (Water Shot).”
Water from the jug beside Mia was fashioned into a water shot and shot toward me. The shield trembled slightly upon impact. The shield dissipated the magic water, causing it to drip wetly at my feet. The HP loss was only 1 point.
“Mia, do you have any area attack?”
“Yes.”
“Then hit it head-on.”
“Dangerous.”
“Is there one that’s safe for everyone but me?”
“Yes.”
“Please do that one.”
“...Satou?”
“I’ll dodge it before it hits.”
“Hmm. ■■■ ■■■ ■■■■■■ Acid Mist (Acid Mist).”
A white misty gas was hurled at the shield. The shield blocked the mist, but the grass in front withered. The shield’s HP dropped by 3 points.
So single-target attacks deal 1 point damage, and area attacks deal 3? This shield seems way too strong.
Tama, throw some stones. Aim around my belly button.
“Yes!”
The stones Tama threw sliced through the air with a hyun sound but were deflected by the shield like the magic. Unlike magic, stones bounced off. Tama’s stone-throwing skills have improved. The HP loss was 1 point.
“Alright, next Pochi. Shoot with your crossbow. It’s dangerous, so aim around here please.”
“Understood~”
Pochi’s bolt didn’t miss and accurately flew toward my left foot where I pointed. Of course, it hit the shield first and was deflected. The shield’s HP dropped by 1 point, same as Tama’s stones.
Now, next is Liza, but honestly, I’m scared of getting stabbed by that “Demonic Spear” from serious Liza. I deactivated the shield once and re-cast it. I know it’s unnecessary, but it’s a matter of peace of mind.
Liza, after charging your magic power fully, strike with all your might using both heavy blows and thrusts.
“Understood, Master. Brace yourself!”
No, no, that line is scary.
With a zudon sound as Liza stepped forward, the Demonic Spear was thrust out.
The shield was pushed back almost to the point of hitting me. Simultaneously, my body was pushed by something invisible. I see — the shield is vulnerable to attacks with mass.
Red ripples spread and faded between the spear and the shield.
Eventually, the last ripple disappeared, and Liza withdrew her spear. Just to clarify, even if the spear passed through the shield, Liza aimed for a spot under my armpit to avoid hitting me.
The shield’s HP dropped by 3 points. Despite the flashy move, it’s the same as an area attack.
Liza, now hit it about three times in a row.
“Yes.”
Each hit reduced 1 point from the shield.
This experiment will be the last for now.
Lulu, throw some pebbles.
“Y-Yes! I’ll do my best!”