Chapter 7 - Around That Time, Sword of Lightning II (1/2)

「Found it!」

Several hours after they left the guild, finished their self-introduction already, together with the newly joined healer Laila, Margulus and his party found the hydra they failed to kill yesterday.

Hydra had an unmatched regenerative ability compared to a human, so after a day, their injury would heal to an extent.

However, while there was no scratch on its body, the two heads that were cut off by Raust early in their previous encounter had not regenerated at all.

In addition, it was in a deep sleep, indicating that it was still deeply fatigued.

「… If it’s like that, then we can surely do this!」

Seeing the state of the hydra, Margulus, confident in his victory, smiled.

Unlike yesterday, today Margulus was in a perfect condition.

On top of that, his enemy was still wounded.

All things considered, there is no way we will lose, he thought.

That was why he was going to give a signal to start the attack right away…

「Okay, let’s-」

「I’m sorry, may I ask you something before we start?」

Cutting off Margulus’ order was Laila.

In an instant, Margulus turned his eyes toward Laila, a hint of displeasure was in his eyes.

Strength escaped from Laila’s legs, but not discouraged by that, she still continued to ask.

「I’m sorry if I shouldn’t saying anything now, but can I ask for your confirmation?」

「Confirmation, for what?」

「That depend on whether or not you have medicine.」

「Medicine……」

Hearing Laila’s question, a certain memory emerged in Margulus’ mind.

When they were going to subjugate the hydra, Raust told him there was a certain medicine to get rid of hydra’s poison that they should buy.

But, once he knew how high the price of that medicine, he didn’t purchase the medicine, this time too, he had no intention to buy that medicine.

After all, victory is guaranteed.

There is no need for insurance like that.

「I have panacea, but……」

「Ahhh yeah, I know! Don’t worry, we all have one, so this conversation is over!」

… And so, Margulus forcibly told Laila to shut her mouth.

For a moment, question marks showed up on Sarveria and Armia’s faces who didn’t know anything about any medicine, but they didn’t say anything because they thought if their leader said they didn’t need it, then they didn’t need one.

「But, can you check one-」

Whether it was because she couldn’t believe Margulus or something else, Laila tried to ask once again, but Margulus was no longer willing to hear anything from her.

「Our opponent is sleeping! Now is a good opportunity.」

「Roger that!」

「Yes! I understand!」

「Kh!」

The next moment, Margulus acted as if he couldn’t hear Laila’s question and ran out with a greatsword in his hand.

Laila could only bite her lips seeing Margulus’s and the others attitude.

「… Even though it’s important.」

After such words leaked from her mouth, she chased after Margulus and the others.

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「Fshaaaaa!」

And the second confrontation with the hydra began.

「Alright! This thing is clearly weaker! Here I come!」

At first, Margulus entered the battle with an apparent smile.

After all, the hydra was obviously weaker than when they fought it yesterday.

Apparently, its physical strength was limited to a great extent, the hydra’s movement was lackluster.

「Fshaaaaaaa!」

「Agh!」

「Sarveria!」

… But that confidence was gone in just a few minutes.

Unable to parry the tail, Sarveria was thrown off. Margulus shouted reflexively.

A response came from her answering Margulus, but it was clear that it was not a minor injury.

「Sarveria-san!」

「Ahh, Laila, please…」

Laila, noticing Sarveria’s state, came to her side and then applied healing magic on her.

… However, Laila’s complexion also didn’t look good as she applied the healing magic.