Chapter 32 (1/2)
Monster Musuation Day and The Second Day of Investigation
The night before the large-scale investigation, people ill participate in the investigation gathered inside the guildI heard that they will hold a briefing about the details of to, too
The pub inside the guild building was chosen as theplace, and adventurers and a considerable nuation would be different from the previous ones: inforical features found in the area had been published in great detailBecause of this the nu to participate was also quite large
Well, of course, the one who supplied all that information was meAfter the initial expedition, because I wanted evenall the et to the center of the island in just one day, unexpectedly I was only able to make it halfway thereBut, this time the plan will take several days to reach the centerIt’ll be good if the information I provided is useful
“I’athered yet, but we’ll be setting off early to our plans, okay?I’ve been entrusted as the leader of this investigation, and ards!”(Hayes)
A blue-haired an to talkSo this person’s the leader, eh?He uild, y’know?
”That guy’s Fast Attack Hayes” (Random Adventurer 1)
“As for the other adventurers, uns with B or C ranks, man” (Random Adventurer 2)
“If that’s how it is, wouldn’t it have been better if they brought overto join, with this turnout”(Random Adventurer 3)
“Well, that’s because there are really few rank A folksSince there’s a lot onna be able to do it!” (Random Adventurer 2)
SoOr rather, because of that A rank adventurer, they think it’s okay to just bring in a single one of theuild!
“Everyone, the summary of the mission is to enter the deepest part of the forest and assess and document what exists thereThe aim is to eventually arrive at the center of the islandThat’s expected to take several daysRespectively, please bring along sufficient food and water” (Hayes)
“Which route are we taking’?” (Random mercenary)
“We will advance straight froation endedAvoid needless battles and repel only round, our aieBased on how the situation plays out, there is a possibility of a detour and/or retreat” (Hayes)
“Is it alright to assuiant tree that can be seen frooal?” (Random adventurer)
“Precisely” (Hayes)
Well, we’ll be able to survey things even if it’s on the way back, y’knowFirst off, the point is to check out that big tree at the center of the island
“With that, I feel all members are already aware of this, but I will repeat it just in case: This territory which hasn’t been exhaustively explored yet, and the monsters that populate it are differentBeyond a certain point they suddenly becoressHowever, inforh the guild itself hasn’t fully verified it yet, since their attacks and characteristics are reported in detail it can be judged that the authenticity is highAlthough we can’t know if it’s true or not unless we’re actually fighting, commit it to memory anyway” (Hayes)
For the ti, I asked Receptionist-san to provide the information anonyrateful towards meThere’s still o, the deeper I will be able to go as well
“Therefore, based on these monsters’ characteristics, let’s work out some tactics” (Hayes)
In that way, night fell
“Well then, let’s start the large-scale investigation!Let everyone return safely and alive!!” (Hayes)
『Oooo----!!!』 (Everyone)
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The next day, we, the investigating group, departed at sunrise First of all, those who can use detection ic are in the lead and will confirm where the monsters are From the report, the leader will decide the direction to avoid fighting withto the rear guard on the end, it ht Nevertheless, if the dragonfly or that horn on comes to attack then at that time ill come out to the front Really, it’s totally convenient When that horn er you know!
Although the speed is slow because there are a lot of people, without al And, after about 3-4 hours, we arrived at the borderline where e
”Froer quickly! All members brace yourself and advance!”
Well then, we finally arrived at the true entrance Everything until noasn't even a warm-up Here is the true appearance of this forest
After going over the boundary line, slightly further than the place where I advanced, the report from the detection teah I thought that the monsters wouldn’t co at other places We must be careful, we may be killed without notice by that centipede
The ones who are attacking us seethened, how to knock theuys who are always hunting at the outer part of the forest, it ht?
”Yosh, Just like what the information said! Group 1 and 2 defend the attack with shi+elds, group 3 to 5 hit theainst these fellows Magicians preserve your ical power!” (Hayes)
As Hayes-san gave instructions, the adventurers are fighting the beetles just like he ordered theh we didn't practice, to be able to reach this a, as expected it’s the difference between our experience right~ Well, it's absolutely i ht after all As expected, without taking 10 minutes, they have been exter similar monsters are easy? After all, this side has more people There’s no way for them to lose
”Hehe, this wasn´t a big deal If it’s like this then it’s gonna be easy” (Adventurer)
”You’re so right as the investigating group doing until noonder?” (Another adventurer)
”Hey, there! Don´t relax! These fellows are the weakest ht? Other er than them you know!” (Yet another adventurer)
”As for the other ht?” (Some adventurer)
”That’s true, it’s just the one who gave the infor out of it” (Adventurer with experience at raising death flags)
Yep, though the fearful thing of the beetles is not that butwell let’s just leave it alone They will understand it immediately
Froon class cah there’s a person who became paralyzed by their breath, but they were able to defeat the un to get carried away Finally, the strongest one in this area appeared
”Le, leader! One monster approaches us!” (Scout)
”What, only one!? Hey, all members take a stance! A powerful enemy comes!” (Hayes)
“Hehe, after all it's not soht I'll knock it down!” (Death flag adventurer)
”Listen up, do it quickly! The fact that 1 body doesn't make a noise so much then ” (Hayes)
I hear a roar from somewhere in front For a monster who acts alone around here, each of theonfly approaches, you hear the buzzing sounds of its wings after all, and when the rhinoceros are co, then ill be able to notice it even if we don’t want to Since in the first place the centipede doesn’t bothered for searchingan enemy The only monster which comes alone and doesn’t particularly make any sounds There’s no other possibility except the snapping dragon
Although I call it as a snapping dragon because it bites a lot, if one needs to describe it in one word then the word “dinosaur” would fit perfectly Long tail, thick and strong hind legs with short forelegs Is it for the sake to travel around the forest but it’s spine growth is straight Its sharp tusks and jahich see are its characteristics At the tiuy, I cried ”Tyranno!?” Probably because of that I was found out I had a hard fight I tried to run away, but unexpectedly it was quick on its feet, and it can't be shaken off easily It’s snarl is scary tooBecause it is si by force, I can´t use any tricks In the end because of CQC, the ic that Rin fired, and with the stab in it’s neck by Lime ere able to defeat it Since I had already inforic tolerance is loe should be able to play safe and press it doith attacks froht
Holding the shi+elds like a barricade, the snapping dragon gave a head butt It's strong as expected, it made the front line becoon thrusts out even uard In appearance of such a powerful opponent, some adventurers become flustered However the leader's pep talk flies there
”Do not be confused! If everyone attacks together, it’s not an enemy to be afraid of! Group 3, you attack it, and draw its attention! Meanwhile, Group 1 and 2 regroup and build a frontline once again! Magicians, rain y!” (Hayes)