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Chapter 223 Part 1

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Translation: Phillmac
Editor: Weasalopes

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The light had finally disappeared in the forest.
You ask me if I’m scared? Of course it was scary!
There were many blind spots here, not to mention it was night time, it would be strange if I didn’t feel scared.

Is this what the conditions are like during the night in the surroundings of Legias and the Guardian forest?
It was not uncommon for monsters to come and attack.
That was why I invested in Shishiku and Telomeres.
Now then, let the monsters come!
If possible, the more the experience points the monsters had the better!

~o~

First, let’s use 【Call Monster】
I wonder what will happen?
… Somehow, nothing seems to have approached.
In other words, the monsters are unable to be seen.
Now then…
I’ll try to find them instead..

~o~O~o~

Which monster will I encounter first?
Oho? I saw something unexpected.

~o~

【Onimusha Lv.4 】

Youkai Enemy Target Active
Battle position: Ground
Attributes: Dark

~o~

What is that…
They look like warriors from the Kamikura period or Muromachi period but their appearance is definitely strange.
There’s four of them.
At first, I thought they were just fallen warriors but on second glance, they looked a little different.

They have an Oni head, with horns, but were not wearing any helmets.
Some of them only have one or two horns, but in the end, they’re still monsters.
They all seem to have glowing red eyes?
I suppose this is normal for a youkai?

I wonder what their weapon specialization is?
It looks like spears and swords.
Dual wielders is it?
I think using a spear inside the forest is a bit difficult though?
On the other hand, it would be troublesome if it is used properly.

More worryingly however,
Compared with my attire, I do look more monstrous than they do, don’t I?

I guess I should use the flame of telomeres first.
Then, the breath of Shishiku next.
In the blink of an eye, the field of view becomes so bright.
It seems like I could fight just fine without using night vision.

【True Practiced Spirit!】

I’ve never encountered these monsters before, so I’ll do my best to fight against them using my martial arts.

The Onimusha stopped advancing after their HP fell by about 30%.
Should I fight them one by one?
I grabbed my tonfa with my left hand.
When the enemy attacked using the spears, I deflected the spear into a tree trunk.
The Onimusha keeps trying to retrieve the spear.
Muscle strength huh?
Maybe the Onimusha are slightly stronger than I am?
They are indeed a formidable enemy.

However, they are only obsessed with using the spears, but I have no time to mess around.
After the Onimusha tumbled, I’ll rush it all at once.
I lodged my tonfa into its throat and then I lost my balance.
Should I use Tokkosho?
I then pressed the tip against its throat.
The set, I guess steam magic?
The blade then penetrated the monster’s head.
One down.
No, it was a monster so, one? [TLN: At first he used the counter for HUMAN, but then this time he used the counter for an animal.]
Well, whichever is fine…

Of the remaining three, two had been attacked by Tigris and Lion’s roar.
Moreover, they had been pushed down to the ground.
Maybe it was left to me?

The other one seems to be able to handle the Ninetails, the Telomeres, and Florin’s attack.
Well, more or less it is being eaten.
The move is indeed impressive though.
Unfortunately, Florin attacked from behind when it was distracted.
Then the monster eats Telomere’s flame and goes down…

Huh?
Did I lose my prey?
What happened to the Onimusha who was struggling under Tigris’ body?
Welp, I don’t care.
Since the HP bar was already almost gone.
It’s bad to steal someone else’s prey anyway.

What about Shishiku?
Already too late.

So, what about my prey?
Only one is left.
How regrettable.
I can’t have this fight be over without knowing how strong you are right?

~o~

The bodies of the youkai then disappeared.
What was left there was a sword.
However…
Some aspects were a bit abnormal.
It was battered…
Huh?
I think it could reflect the flame’s heat, similar to Block I guess?

~o~

【Weapon Item: Sword】 Grudge Sword
Quality: C
Rarity: 3
AP +25,
Destructive Power +1,
Weight +1,
Durability
Requirements: Strength 25

~o~

A sword that was said to have been used by a demon who had trained in Hell.
It contains the grudge of the deceased and cursed.
Usually, it looks like a rusty sword.

Uooh…
The ability seems pretty good.
But, cursed huh?
I guess let’s leave it alone.
And it doesn’t seem to be something that I should pick up.

More important than that, I need to be cautious with its performance.

I should check the surroundings with 【Call Monster】.
Onimusha is a youkai.
Therefore, it is usually hard to detect.
And it could disappear as well.
And then suddenly reappear.
I’m troubled because Youkai are these kinds of monsters.
I guess I should give up here and hurry ahead.

~o~O~o~

The next encounter was with another Onimusha.
Their number was two.
It was a good opportunity, I thought.
The effect of my weapon art has already expired.
Only enchantment spells are left.
Thus I decided to test how it works in my current condition.

Oh? Another one?
It feels like I have found a good bait for monsters.
I’m glad to have found this!

~o~O~o~

Conclusion.
Strong!
What’s going on with its movement?!
It didn’t make sense!
It feels like the monster has been fighting with power, speed and above all else, terrain awareness.
Without help, it was hard to get close.
Well, after I could cut its feet using a sword, I began to gain my pace though.
Still, it was indeed hard work.

Well, no worries.
This feels like I was doing kendo.
Though these weren’t Kendo games, and the weapon I used was not a bamboo sword.

Furthermore, the other side had used spears, but despite that, it feels like I managed to defeat it in a flash.
My summoned monsters looked at me.
I’m sorry for making you guys wait.

~o~

《【Light Magic】Level Up!》

《【Dark Magic】Level Up!》

《Summon Monster 『Ninetails』 Level Up!》

《Add 1 status point to any value》

~o~

Ninetails leveled up huh?
Did those monsters have a lot of experience I wonder?
I’m not sure but…

Ninetails got its SPI value raised.
And I used the 1 point to its AGI.

~o~

Ninetails Silver Fox Lv3 → Lv4 (↑ 1)

DEX 10
AGI 25 (↑ 1)
INT 24
STR 10
VIT 10
SPI 25 (↑ 1)

Skill
Bite, Evade, Dash, Predict Danger, MP recovery increase [small].
Light Attribute, Dark Attribute.

~o~

Ninetails still has 70% of its MP bars.
So, there’s still some leeway.
I want to advance a bit more.

~o~O~o~

Who’s next?
This guy’s a bit troublesome huh?
So big.
It is even bigger than Sasquach and Wendigo.

~o~

Bug Bear Lv 2.
Monster Enemy Target Passive.
Battle position, Ground Dark Attribute.

~o~

The only salvation is that the monster has not yet noticed me.
Though only one prey was a bit lacking.
What would I do?

Of course, let’s hunt it now…
Besides, sooner or later it would become my opponent.
Now then.
Should I do a surprise attack?

~o~O~o~

There are many places to hide around here.
The problem is the position and orientation of the monster.
What about my timing of attack?
Ideally, I should attack from behind.
I thought about using a pitfall, but I decided to not use such a thing.
I need to attack with a large number of attacks here.
And I don’t have any intention to give up my prey.

So, I decided on the first attack.

「Pulsed Laser Burst!」

The waist of the monster is above my head.
Then I shot the monster’s waist from a close range.
How was it?
The monster HP suddenly dropped to around 60%.
I guess it was reduced by around 40%.
Meaning there’s 60% left.
How annoying.

「Guaaaa?!」

It seems the monster finally noticed me.
The monster then turned around and tried to swing at me.
But, Florin moved faster.
Florin bites its neck.
The moment the monster was distracted.
Shishiku and Tigris decided to attack.
At the same time.
Despite the weight, they sure are agile.
Still, their jumping power was truly amazing!

Florin swaps in once again, while Tigris bites into its throat.
And Shishiku tries to bite its head.
What about me?
I decided to attack the monster using Tokkosho.
The monster is not conscious of me.
Each of my attacks properly hit the monster’s foot.

It didn’t take long for the monster to fall down to the ground.

~o~

What happened from there you ask?
It was bad.
No, the one in a bad position is me alright?
Because the monster continues to attack using its leg without looking.
Telomere then attacked the monster’s shoulder and sucked its blood.
Shishiku bit its right elbow.
No.
Although its arm was huge like a log, it seems like only meat was being torn.
Looking from the distance, Shishiku seems to chew on something.
Did he eat it?
That’s definitely eating right?

I think the monster had fought well.
Despite only being left with the left hand, it keeps on fighting.
However, the monster’s resistance didn’t last long.

The monster’s HP bar soon shattered.
Alright.

~o~

「Kii!」

But, it seems everything isn’t over yet.
Florin screamed.
Giving us a warning.
Perhaps…
Soon enough, Telomere shoots its flames one after another.
Ninetails also started to scatter some lights.
What’s wrong?

~o~

Three Bug Bears have been added.
Oi oi.
What is this about…

Fine…

~o~

I equip the Tokkosho in my right hand.
And my left hand weilds the Tonfa of Torture.
I’m trembling?
Certainly, I don’t feel the usual intimidating aura whenever a Bug Bear appears but…

Anyway, I just need to use my most bold and merciless attack.
While thinking that, two opponents appeared.

I wonder if they are a good opponent?

~o~O~o~

「Guah!」

「Gaah!」

「Gasha!」

The sound of howling monsters comes from the woods.
Meanwhile, I was so absorbed in attacking the Bug Bears.
Even if I say it, the difference in size is a bit overwhelming.
Thus I decided to focus on the ankles and knees of the standing Bug Bear.
No.
Rather than decide, I could only attack there.

I tried to accumulate damage using magic arts as well.
There should be another two, but I could only leave them to my summon.
Still, the Bug Bear monster’s movement was relatively dull.
Though the destructive power was definitely high.
Since a while ago, it has been causing quite a lot of deforestation.

~o~

「Enemy Burn!」

One of them got finished with that.
There are two more.
I wonder if they are still alive?
I believe so.
No, rather they should be…

~o~

But as it turns out, one of them has already died.
Looking at the condition, the monster must’ve been defeated by Telomere and Ninetails special attack.
It was in tatters.

So then.
What about the last one?
It is still alive.
Though I’m doubtful to consider that as still alive…

Certainly, the monster still seems to be doing well.
The problem was not that.
Telomere and Florin, they both have already stuck on its back.
Oi.
Are they sucking its blood?

I guess the Bug Bear wants to tear them off first.
However, Shishiku and Tigris keep on attacking.
While Ninetails runs around the Bug Bear while shooting lights.
This is…
The HP of the Bug Bear is still more than half.
Yet, it was already hopeless.
Its fate had already been sealed.

And here I thought I could participate.
Maybe because Telomere and Florin feel enough sucking, they leave the Bug Bear’s back.
Now, Telomere is attacking with a hammer and a staff on each hand.
From the air.
Somehow, I have no choice but to sympathize with the Bug Bear.
After recovering the MP, it continues attacking.
This is great indeed!

Well, this guy is a monster.
So I think defeating it faster would be better I guess.
I want this one to drop some good items.

~o~

《【Staff】 Level Up!》

《【Steam Magic】 Level Up!》

《【Endurance Run】 Level Up!》

Well, it was a satisfactory result.
Now the magic on Tokkosho should be set to Dust Magic from Steam Magic.
Now then, what about the drop?
Maybe skin?
Or a Bone?

Surprisingly two magic stones and yellow quartz have dropped.
Huh?
Certainly, the monster might look like a big goblin but…
Muuh.
I can’t understand.

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