Danmachi : Start With Terraria Calamity Mod! Chapter 67 67 : Your Loli is Nice, But She is Mine Now!

The first outpost sat in the shallow Unexplored Area, twenty kiloters away from the Monolith.

The so-called "Monolith" was a square block cast entirely from Super Varanium alloy.

Varanium was a special tal found in volcanic zones, emitting a faint magnetic field that suppressed the activity of the Gastrea virus.

In short, weapons made of Varanium alloy stopped Gastrea from regenerating.

Civil Security companies used this tal in large quantities as raw material for their combat equipnt.

The tal also served in various fields to prevent Gastrea invasions—which led to the birth of the Monoliths.

Dozens of rectangular Super Varanium blocks, standing over 1,600 ters tall and 1,000 ters wide, towered over the periter of the Tokyo Area, forming an insurmountable defense line against the Gastrea.

With the exception of Stage V Gastrea, any creature approaching the strong magnetic field of the Monoliths weakened and died of exhaustion.

The inner side of the Monoliths contained the safe zones where humans lived, while the outside was known as the "Unexplored Area."

Since the magnetic field waned over a distance, the frequency of Gastrea encounters increased further away from the Monoliths.

Building an outpost about twenty kiloters from the Monolith was a wise decision.

Massive swarms of Gastrea did not spawn in this location, and the outpost maintained communication with the zones inside the Monoliths.

However, since it had been built in a hurry, the buildings inside the outpost were all prefabricated houses made from lightweight materials.

Only by doing that could Shiba Heavy Industries construct, in just two short days, a large camp capable of housing more than a thousand Civil Security officers, soldiers, and staff mbers.

"Whoa… there are quite a lot of people here."

After verifying his identity, Drake brought Enju into the camp. With a single glance, he spotted quite a few familiar faces.

Most of the Civil Security officers who dared to join this joint operation and enter the forbidden zone gave off a powerful aura.

Anyone who lacked confidence in their own strength probably would not have accepted such a life-threatening mission.

Although the operation was led by the governnt, the military was only there to provide support.

The actual operation depended on Civil Security officers exploring on their own, as well as commissions issued by Shiba Heavy Industries.

Every Civil Security officer participating in the operation could receive a special personal terminal bound to their identity.

Through the terminal, they could check the locations of nearby outposts within a certain range, as well as the details of Shiba Heavy Industries' commissions.

At the sa ti, the outposts also served as dical stations, supply depots, and even provided lodging.

It certainly could not be called perfect, but within a forbidden zone for humanity, this was the only kind of special treatnt they could enjoy.

"Need a team of at least three people for an escort mission! Protect the construction crew while they build the Second Forward Outpost!"

"Joint operation team looking for permanent mbers! Our Initiator partner is a scouting type, good at long-range support!"

"Hafk Civil Security Company is recruiting! Must have rich combat experience. Battlefield veterans preferred!"

Just from the contents of the shouts he heard…

Drake felt that this place was not much different from an Adventurers Guild hall.

The only difference was that these "adventurers" were equipped with gear that was a little too modern.

Just as he was planning to accept a few commissions to collect biological samples and leave the outpost to see how dangerous the Gastrea were, he suddenly sensed a series of heavy footsteps coming from behind him.

"Don't block the way, brat."

Before the person appeared, his voice arrived first.

Judging from that rough, low tone, the newcor was definitely not a friendly sort.

Drake raised an eyebrow and instinctively stepped aside. A burly figure swept past him like a truck.

If he had not dodged in ti, that man probably would not have hesitated to slam him away.

"Hmph."

The muscular man, whose face was covered by a skull-patterned bandana, glanced at Drake and snorted coldly.

"They're even letting brats who still sll of milk join this operation now? Do you think the forbidden zone is so gold mine?"

Because the Civil Security business was filled with all kinds of people, argunts were common inside the outpost.

Drake just had not expected one to happen to him… and the other party was clearly a repeat offender.

"Shougen Ikuma. mber of Mika Island Civil Security Corporation. IP Rank 1584."

When Drake calmly stated his identity without the slightest change in expression, the masked strongman said with obvious pride,

"What? You know who I am, and you still dare to provoke ?"

His arrogance was not without reason.

Although IP Rank was mostly raised through a Civil Security officer's achievents and the difficulty of completed commissions, it also reflected the strength of a Promoter and Initiator pair from the side.

A four-digit IP Rank, especially one beginning with 1, was already enough to be considered outstanding worldwide.

Objectively speaking, the man nad Shougen Ikuma and his Initiator belonged among the stronger ranks even within this outpost.

"Stinking brat, this isn't a place to play house. If you know what's good for you, get out of my sight. Seeing guys like you pisses off."

As he spoke, Shougen Ikuma made as if to reach for the massive sword on his back.

It was an enormous weapon weighing dozens of kilograms, and it did not have a sheath.

The blade glead with a cold black light, aning it was made from the sa material as the Monoliths: a Varanium alloy.

For an ordinary person, just lifting such a heavy greatsword would be extrely difficult.

The fact that Shougen Ikuma could carry it on his back and move around with ease was enough to prove his strength.

This small disturbance also attracted the attention of several Civil Security officers waiting inside the outpost.

Shougen Ikuma, whose rank was relatively high, was quickly recognized.

Even faster than that, Drake was recognized too.

"Huh? Isn't that guy the one who spoke rudely to Lady Seitenshi during the eting a few days ago?"

"I think he's a Civil Security officer from so Tendo company…"

"He's way too arrogant. How dare he offend Lady Seitenshi at such a formal occasion?"

"This ti, he's finally kicked an iron plate. The War God of Mika Island Civil Security will definitely beat him until he cries for his mommy."

"Look! That kid finally can't hold back anymore!"

"Fight! Fight!"

Under the watchful eyes of his fellow Civil Security officers, who were clearly enjoying the spectacle, Drake frowned slightly.

Seeing Shougen Ikuma try to threaten him with a weapon, he imdiately swung his sword at him.

Clang!

Shougen Ikuma instinctively used his greatsword to block Drake's attack.

However, a strange power traveled along the blade and plunged straight into the depths of his spirit.

Imdiately afterward, an indescribably complex sorrow surged into his heart, causing this burly ferocious man to shed tears despite himself.

The Temporal Sadness effect applied by the Teardrop Cleaver was not rely a simple slowing effect.

Against intelligent enemies, it could strike directly at the mind!

But in the next mont, Shougen Ikuma realized he had lost his composure and abruptly snapped back to his senses, becoming even angrier.

"What trick did you use, brat?!"

"You actually dared to make embarrass myself in front of all these people! You're really pissing off. I'm going to cut you down right now!"

Seeing Shougen Ikuma fall into a rage, the Civil Security officers watching the show all took a few steps back before daring to continue spectating.

After all, the attack range of that greatsword was no joke.

If they got caught in the aftermath, they would either die or be badly injured.

At this mont, Shougen Ikuma was just like his na suggested: an enraged black bear. He strode forward and swung his sword fiercely at Drake.

There was no sign that he was holding back.

If that slash landed squarely, it would probably split a person into two bloody halves on the spot.

"This is bad. Soone might actually die!"

Soone finally realized that the situation was developing in the worst possible direction.

"Where are the soldiers at the outpost? With a commotion this big, why haven't they co to stop it?"

"Forget it. This is an internal conflict between Civil Security officers. They're in no position to interfere."

Civil Security officers with IP Ranks were part of an independent military rit system, separate from the army.

Under normal circumstances, Civil Security and the military minded their own business.

At a ti like this, expecting the soldiers to co and break up the fight was even more unrealistic.

However, among the Civil Security officers, there were also righteous people who could not stand Shougen Ikuma's behavior.

"Do not go too far, sir."

A young man with silver hair rushed out from the crowd and attacked Shougen Ikuma, who was swinging his greatsword, trying to stop his attack.

However, Drake actually did not need his help.

"Shouma Nagisawa… Rentaro's senior apprentice, huh?"

Information about the silver-haired young man flashed through Drake's mind.

In the next instant, his body suddenly accelerated toward Shougen Ikuma.

He actually blocked the other man's downward slash with one hand!

'Shield of Cthulhu. Dash attack!'

"How is that possible?!"

Although Shougen Ikuma was furious, he still had his most basic reason.

Soone who could block his full-force strike with one hand…

Was the black-haired youth in front of him actually a Gastrea in human form?

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