Chapter 294 Part 1
The procedure for this attack is simple.
Break through the group of monsters by attacking them from behind.
Then, turn back.
And break through the group of monsters once again and return here.
That should be good enough.
Compared to when I did it, the number of monsters has decreased.
And with both Adele and Irina’s parties on the case, I think we can expect good results out of this plan.
I think the difficulty level has decreased.
Also, both of them have a certain expectation.
That is, to be archers.
The way to break through is through the Slave Beast – Turtlesnake’s right flank.
The idea is to go around it so that they can constantly keep an eye on its left side.
Those Majins that are on top of the Slave Beast – Turtlesnake’s head…
Can’t you take them down?
Well, they’re a low priority anyway.
The first things we should aim for are these other Majins down here.
And their Svadilfari Slaves, which are fast-footed monsters that serve the Majins as their mounts.
Now, if we reduce the number of Garms, what monsters will remain?
There will only be Tri-horned Lizards and Obsidian Beasts.
If that happens, we will be able to outrun them.
Of course, the Slave Beast – Turtlesnake is out of the question.
Well, that’s assuming the group of monsters doesn’t get any reinforcements.
So far, it doesn’t seem like any new monsters have joined their ranks.
What’s the situation of the group of monsters?
Even though I attacked them, they don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.
And since they move so slowly, they don’t seem to be able to gain any distance.
Is that really what they should be doing?
Well, from the perspective of their attackers, it’s very helpful.
While the girls were talking to each other and changing their lineup, I was feeding Volff and Helix some meat.
It’s Fighting Bull Beef.
And a special sirloin.
Considering the results, I don’t regret giving them this much.
We can go hunt Fighting Bulls anytime.
Whoops, I almost forgot.
I also have preparations to make.
This time, my role is to set the traps in the forest.
I’ll be changing my Summoned Monster lineup based on this premise.
I’m going with Senki, Couturier, Strand, Modulus, and Kiyohime.
This lineup can set traps, ambush opponents, and inflict poison.
Senki will be our main source of damage.
The other four will be using their poison.
The spider web traps created by Modulus will be quite useful.
Our past experiences are proof enough of that.
Poisoning enemies whose movements have been restricted and leaving them alone should be enough.
We should also think about the possibility of having to deal with a group of monsters larger than expected.
If this ends up becoming a long-term battle, poison attacks are going to be even more valuable.
And what about me?
This is basically the same as a regular Majin hunt.
I’ll be launching preemptive surprise attacks with my Javelin and Kukris as well.
That’s right.
I’ll be using the Black Rope as well.
I guess Indra’s Halberd will stay on the bench today as well.
Adele and Irina are done with their lineup changes as well.
What’s Adele’s new lineup?
White Horse, Fighting Falcon, Slime, Lorelei, and Orthros.
And Irina’s?
Battle Hawk, Battle Horse, Blue Gelatin, Merrow, and Werewolf.
Yeah.
That should do it!
The girls are reinforced with spells.
The Gravity Mail spell will greatly increase the fighting potential of the Orthros and Werewolf.
I’m counting on them.
The two of you will become the spearheads while protecting Adele and Irina at the same time!
If you come back safely, I’ll give you some meat as well.
I can spare giving you treats as well.
I wait in the forest for the two to return.
I’ve finished uploading the videos I’ve recorded so far to an external link.
This time, I’ll record the movements of the entire group of monsters.
Of course, it’s difficult to see them from the ground.
So I’ll climb a tree to get a better view.
Adele and Irina are about to rush towards the group of monsters.
It will probably take them less than three minutes to circle around the rear of the Slave Beast – Turtlesnake and come back here.
How’s Modulus doing?
She seems busy setting traps everywhere.
Wait, there’s no need for you to set up that many of them!
She’s been working on them since before Adele and Irina left.
I want her to get ready for the upcoming monster attack.
Having finally finished her work, Modulus climbed the tree I was on with ease.
She’s really nimble.
What about Kiyohime?
She’s moving from branch to branch.
It almost looks as if she’s flying.
She’s very agile as well.
Since her lower body is that of a large snake, she seems to be quite heavy.
Maybe she’s looking for the perfect spot to pounce from.
When you think like that, I don’t know whether she’s very dependable or just scary.
Even though he’s a snake-type like her, Strand seems to be standing by quietly in the back.
Are you resting under the shade of the trees?
It doesn’t seem like you’re sleeping, but please don’t sleep on the job, okay?
Senki is also waiting beside Strand.
The main force in charge of intercepting and annihilating the monsters that weren’t caught in the traps will be me and Senki.
So now’s a good time to rest.
And…
Couturier is hovering above me.
Her role is to deal with any monster that manages to escape from our traps, just like Senki.
But I especially want her to prioritize supporting Adele and Irina.
She has great mobility even in this dense forest.
In that sense, she even surpasses owl-type Summoned Monsters.
Well then, everyone.
Are you ready?
Adele and Irina are coming towards us with a group of monsters.
Oh!
It looks like they’re using some flashy offensive spell to attack everyone.
I could also hear faint singing voices.
They’ll be here anytime now.
Modulus is also in charge of activating the traps.
There are traps in this area where we are right now as well.
The ones over there are simple.
If someone rushes into this forest, they will be activated.
However, the traps we set in this area are different.
The ones over here can be activated at will.
This is so that we can allow Adele and Irina to pass safely.
Whoa.
They’re using their Telepathy spell.
Is their escape route a bit off?
「Okay! Keep going forward into the forest!」
『Y-yes!』
『Just a little more, Adele!』
Yeah.
You still have plenty of leeway at a mental level.
That’s the only thing I was worried about.
I wonder if you can become even bolder if you experience something like this two or three more times?
If it was the hands-on experience of success rather than experiencing failure…
Though these things don’t necessarily always end well, you know?
The two ride their horses at high speed and jump into the forest.
What about the group of monsters that was following them?
They’re still on the chase.
The number of Garms seems to be surprisingly large.
There are nine Svadilfari Slaves and the nine Majins who ride them.
I want to clear them all away.
In particular, there are three Exorcising Priests in this group as well.
I want to get rid of all of them.
At the same time as Adele and Irina passed by my feet, I activated one of the traps I set in this area.
What was our first target?
It was the one who was approaching behind Irina.
That’s the only one who I missed the timing to trap it.
I threw the Kukris I had stuck into this tree’s branches at it one after another.
Then I followed by throwing my Javelin
And finally, I myself jumped down from the tree towards its Svadilfari Slave.
This Majin looks like an Insanity Bard.
Is it a little too high, something like Level 7, maybe?
But that’s fine.
That doesn’t change what I’m about to do.
I wrap my Black Rope around its neck, and then jump off its Svadilfari Slave.
As a result, the Majin falls off its mount.
The rose then starts emitting large flames.
Maybe this guy was trying to sing something?
How unfortunate.
It won’t have a chance to sing again.
What about the Svadilfari Slave?
Its hooves got tangled up in spider web, and it crashed onto the ground.
Strand instantly jumps at it.
How cunning.
It’s not just here.
It seems like Svadilfari Slaves and their Majin riders are getting caught by spider webs all over the place.
The same goes for the Garms.
This is looking good.
Are there any Svadilfari Slaves who have managed to sneak through our traps?
No?
That’s a shame.
Wasn’t this supposed to be harder than I thought?
I finish off the Insanity Bard by twisting its neck.
Next…
There are still some of them who are coming straight at us.
Those Garms.
It seems that the Garms had also taken some damage from hearing the Cursed Song while chasing the girls this far.
This is also looking good.
My fists sink easily into them just by counter attacking them as they come.
Well, even though I’ve been strengthened with spells, they don’t sink all that easily!
I guess I’m not strong enough yet!
Let’s take a look around us.
Whoops.
We’re in the middle of the forest.
Securing visuals of this area is difficult.
Well, it makes sense.
I run around the forest in search of prey.
Of course, there are still monsters and Majins that we need to defeat.
All of those who fell into our trap have been afflicted with the Poison status ailment.
We can leave those alone…
But no, I’ll finish them off later.
There must be more monsters still on the move around here.
Please, let there be.
Please, I want you to be my moving prey.
Looks like things went better than I expected.
I couldn’t have asked for better results.
But, you know.
It is true that there wasn’t enough violence.
Though it feels nice to unilaterally beat down the immobilized Svadilfari Slaves.
It’s good that they’re so tough.
It’s okay if more monsters want to come here, you know?
《【Climb】 Level Up!》
《Summoned Monster 【Strand】 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a stat of your choice.》
Leaving them to die of poison would’ve been enough.
But I know that he personally strangled two of the Majins to death by coiling around them.
After all, he did it right in front of me.
It’s a little frustrating.
Strand’s AGI increased automatically upon leveling up.
I’ll choose STR as his second stat increase.
Strand Mizuchi Lv2→Lv3 (↑1)
DEX 10
AGI 18 (↑1)
INT 10
STR 18 (↑1)
VIT 26
SPI 10
Skills
Bite Wrap Evade Aquatic Heat Detection Conceal
Deadly Poison Water Attribute
This time as well, the Info screen goes on.
It was her turn now.
《Summoned Monster 【Kiyohime】 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a stat of your choice.》
This one too, it would’ve been enough to just let the enemy die of poison.
But I also know that she killed two Svadilfari Slaves by wrapping around them.
This was right in front of me too.
This is getting quite frustrating.
Kiyohime’s STR increased automatically upon leveling up.
How high does that stat want to get all of a sudden?
Oh well.
I’ll choose AGI as her second stat increase.
Kiyohime Lamia Lv1 → Lv2 (↑1)
DEX 12
AGI 26 (↑1)
INT 28
STR 19 (↑1)
VIT 24
SPI 28
Skills
Bite Wrap Scent Detection Heat Detectiong Echolocation Conceal
Magical Resistance [Medium] MP Absorption [Small] Bloodsucking Spacetime Attribute Light Attribute
Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Earth Attribute Poison Charm
Both Adele and Irina are safe.
They look exhausted, but it must be my imagination.
They still have about 90% of their HP bar intact.
And their MP bars are around 50%
It’s just my imagination.
I’m sure that’s what it is.
『I-I thought I was going to die.』
『How did we survive that?』
Listening to their voices, I drive my carving knife into one Garm corpse after another.
This is the first step.
Will we need to do this two, maybe three more times to help them numb this sensation?
Still…
It seems that these girls have also secured some good fruits from this battle.
Without a doubt, things to be happy about have happened.
Especially Adele’s slime, Su-chan.
It has Class Changed into a Red Pudding.
「Why Red Pudding?」
『Isn’t it beautiful?!』
I can’t say no to that.
So Adele chose red, Irina chose blue…
And I chose yellow.
It reminds me of the scene where all five colors were present at that sudden Summoner meeting the other day.
Is it possible to get those 5 colors if you have the time?
Of course, I’m only joking about that.
I don’t think so.
《【Disassembly】 Level Up!》
Oh?
【Disassembly】, which hasn’t been working well recently, has leveled up.
Does it really work?
Is it working now?
I can’t really understand.
Even now, I only obtained two Magic Stones from the Garm corpses I checked.
And what is the final result?
I ended up finding only two.
Adele found four.
And Irina found five.
Hey, admins! I demand an explanation!
NEXT CHAPTER
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Thanks for the treat.