95 Episode 95 "Extra Part 9" Nagi, Rafilia, and Life-Changing Ingredients "".txt (1/2)

Master, I need you to keep me company.

Rafilia said the morning after the White incident was over.

I don't have any plans for today, so yeah. Okay.

Okay, I'll go with you. You want to play hero?　Or are you making a mid-life poem?

I'm the one playing hero. The master is the dark hero who saves the world and I'm Dedengogarga, the great dragon!

Raphilia bent down and assumed a cool pose with her hands held horizontally next to her beautiful elf ears.

''Come on, brave man, receive the dark magic of the demon dragon - no, it's not!

Raphilia looked at me, her cheeks red.

'Huh?　Wasn't it?

...... What does the master think of me?

She thinks she's an elf girl who likes heroes and loves to be cool.

...... I'm glad to see that the master is looking after me properly ......, but that's not what we're talking about today.

Rafilia gave a single cough.

”Would you like to go hunting with me?

Hunting?

Yes. It's a life-changing foodstuff: the hunt for the Gokuraku Turkey!

Hunting.

It's the promise of a fantasy world, but come to think of it, I'd never done it before.

'But I've never heard of a ”turkey of paradise”. What kind of bird is it?

Yes, sir. A very rare and delicious bird. A guy like that.

”Turkey in Paradise

A wild species of bird. The feathers of this wild bird are very beautiful.

The total length of the bird with its feathers spread out is about several meters (according to Nagi's calculation).

The meat is very juicy and delicious.

Invincible on the rise (not completely).

...... invincible on the rise?

'Yes. When it flies up, it has the ability to nullify arrows and low-level magic. That's why it's a rare and precious bird that's hard to find.

But you can't beat him with that.

If you use ancient language magic, you'll be blackened.

If you're too vigilant, you can't even get close.

That's not a problem. I'll have an idea about that.

Seriously?

'I'm not sure what that means, but seriously! Leave it to Raphilia-Grace, the ancient Elleweiler, whose knowledge of antiquity occasionally brings back a bit of ancient knowledge!

Raphilia, so confident.

Even though she's fawning, she's really a life form created by the ancient elves. The strategy for the 'Polarity Turkey' might be still in my head.

'Hunting is fine, but is that a quest?　Or is it just for fun?

If it was a quest, I couldn't fail, so I'd make sure everyone was involved.

But I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable working everyone yesterday today.

'It's fine. It's kind of a playful thing to do.

Rafilia patted me on the chest to reassure me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of this article. So I couldn't stand still.

I see. ......

If you don't go fast, you might get hunted by other adventurers. You're a very tasty bird!

Is it really that good?

Well, that's too bad. I mean, it was one meal that changed my life.

Rafilia began to speak with an enthralled face.

'Paradise Turkey' is a high quality food that is rarely available.

However, Rafilia had eaten it once at a bakery she had been a part of before. The owner happened to get a hold of the meat, teriyaki it, put it between breads, and served it in his shop.

The teriyaki meat is crispy and fatty on the skin and so juicy inside that the juices flow out of it when you dig your teeth into it a little.

The smell alone was enough to make you hungry, and when it was served early in the morning, it was sold out immediately.

After I ate that, I set off on a journey to discover the world. The chicken that changed my life.

'Wait a minute. If it was sold out, how did Raphilia eat it?

The manager made a tasting for us before we served it.

Yeah, I'll have more of that.

Yes, sir. I got a piece of burnt skin for you.　It's the portion that can't be sold at the store, but it's still a waste to throw away, you know. I debated whether to give it to the cat who came to the store to get the leftovers or to the cat who came to the store to get the leftovers, and as a result, it was decided to give it to me.

”Okay, we'll go hunting right now, and we will.

You can't hold onto that memory forever.

Let's catch it this time, eat a lot of it, and let it overwrite our memories.

Besides, I'm interested in that ”turkey of paradise” too.

Treating everyone on vacation to fine food sounds like a benefit to me, doesn't it?

That's why me and Rafilia and I headed to the hunting grounds after hearing the information from the Adventurer's Guild.

Me and Rafilia were the only members of the hunt.

According to the plan she had devised, it was enough to handle the situation.

This is my hobby, you know. I don't think it's a good idea to bother everyone else.

I'm okay with it?

The Master's help is essential to this project.

Raphilia looked at me and laughed.

'And I'm a hundred times more motivated than I would be without the Master!　Of course, I'll serve you later to thank you for being with me.

Well, that's okay.

We're closed for the time being.

Raphilia is free to do what she wants, and I'm only going out with her because it sounds fun.

We are in a deep forest a few hours' walk from the resort.

There are no powerful monsters here, so it's also used for hunting.

The reason why there is no one here is because the time is fast, and because the 'Paradise Turkey' is too much for the average person to handle.

...... There you are, master.

At the tip of Raphilia's finger - there was a rainbow-colored bird.

I'm perched on a tree branch a short distance from here, staring at my surroundings.

As the name ”Turkey” implies, it looks like the turkeys of my world.

However, it has feathers on its face and neck, and it has a beautiful crested pattern. It also has very long feathers. It looks like it's twice as long as its body. It reflects the sunlight and glows in various colors. A real rainbow of colors.

I'd say the distance from here is about 30 to 40 meters.

They can't see us yet.

Please be careful, sir. ”Turkey in Paradise” moves as soon as the enemy gets close. And when it flies, it shoots its wings out.

A feather?

'Yes. It's very dangerous because it's sharp like a knife and flies at high speed.

You mean a bird that uses its wings like a shuriken?

It is. Also, there are huge claws underneath the body that a cheap beetle could easily penetrate.

All right. So, what's Rafilia's plan?

''Yes. The awakened master approaches with no sign of his presence, dodging the feathers with a single piece of paper, only to smash off his opponent's wings!

........................ Yes?

Why are you looking at me with such anticipation, Mr. Raphilia?

He's holding the leather armor's chest, and he's getting closer to my face, staring.

'You know what, Raphilia?'

Yes, Master. Master.

I can't ...... wake up and do all that ...... stuff.

...... No, I can!

What made you so sure?

That's because the master is my hero!

I said.

He raised his hand holding the bow and arrow high in the sky.

Master makes me happy all the time. Just by being in the presence of the master, I feel perfectly at home and calm, even though I have always been lonely. This collar, the proof of my contract with him, always makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

Saying that, Rafilia patted the collar that adorned her white skin.

''So I think Master would easily catch a 'turkey of paradise'!

Don't be ridiculous.

I'm not a cheat character to begin with.

How about we bring everyone back out here?

''It's no good. If you take it easy, those adventurers will beat you to it. ......

...... That adventurer?

When I listened carefully - I heard the sound of footsteps.

The turkey of paradise, which was still on the branch, was turning around.

It was looking in the opposite direction from where we were.

There were other people hunting.

They're hiding at the base of the tree, but ...... maybe it's because there's a large group of people, but I can tell where they are even from here.

An adventurer with a bow, and a wizard. And two warriors with shields.

They are slowly approaching, rustling branches and shaking.

It's just as they say. It's just as they say, ”It's just as they say, we'll make a fortune if we sell this to the merchants. The birds must have noticed you if they can hear you here.

KIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEE────!

The 'Polarity Turkey' clears its throat and chirps.

At the same time, it spreads its wings and jumps up.

It's huge.

The size of its wings spread out is a few meters.

It's spinning and rising with its big wings, creating wind.

Little feathers sticking out from under the wings like spikes.

When the ”Paradise Turkey” flaps its wings, it fires them all at once...

Hide, Rafilia! Rafilia!

I rolled behind a tree with Raphilia in my arms.

I heard the sound of wind.

Numerous feathers flew from the bird.

It was like a shotgun. It's just like the boss in the game who fires a series of flying objects while jumping. The ”Turkey of Paradise” is flapping its wings and sending a lot of feathers downward. The birds of this world are amazing. Their fighting ability is on a demonic level.

”KIIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAA!

I heard a chirp, and the flurry of feathers stopped.

I looked out from the shadow of the tree and saw...

I can't believe the magic doesn't work ......

The adventurers are all lying on the ground.

The warrior's bow has been torn to pieces. The wizard was firing his flaming arrows, but they were offset by the wings of the turkey of paradise. His wand is snapped off.

The warrior has a shield with a bunch of feathers stuck in it. That thing can cut through iron as well?

In fact, they're like a boss. The bird.

”KIIIi, GUA, GYA!

The Paradise Turkey flapped its wings and returned to its original branch.

On the ground, it's making a silly 'keke' sound at the adventurers who are perched on the ground.

The feathers that had flown off the ground are already beginning to grow back. The birds are pointing at the adventurers with the tips of their wings. It's as if it's saying, ”Bring it on! The eyes are sharp and intimidating just by looking at them.

The same is true for the adventurers, who are all crawling back slowly.

It's no good. It's time to retreat!

And then the adventurers left.

............ Well,” he said.

Well, we'll be leaving too: ......

Yeah.

Yeah, no. That bird is too strong.

During the ascent, he'll scatter his feathers and become invincible downwards.

The feathers you scattered are already replaced, so you won't run out of ammo.

Plus, the birds have pretty good eyesight. They may have already found us.

Even if you come close to them with a rain of feathers, if they fly away, it's the end of the world.

This is a creature at the level of burning the entire forest with Cecil's ancient language ”Fireball”, hitting it with Rita's ”Seizure of Divine Power” to knock off all of its feathers, or blowing it away with Rafilia's ”Dragon's Whirlwind”.

The only thing you can use in this place is the Dragon Seed Whirlwind, but if that guy creates a tornado of a level that can enter the attack range, it will wreak havoc on the forest. Uprooting trees, turning over the soil and capturing a single bird would be too inefficient.

But ...... I want to make sure that the people I love have good food to eat.

I understand that.

We're not usually picky about what we eat.

If you ask Aine to help you, she'll make you something delicious with cheap ingredients.

Recently, Cecil and Iris, who have fallen in love with his cooking skills, have been sneaking in as his apprentices.

Incidentally, Rita was excommunicated after she accidentally destroyed a knife and a cutting board with her fist.

I'm sure you're curious to see what kind of amazing food you'd be able to make if you handed Aine this precious chicken (chicken meat) - an ingredient that would change her life. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this in the future.

...... Can't help it, let's think about the strategy for a moment.

First of all, we analyze the enemy's specs again.

The ”Paradise Turkey” is a giant bird several meters in length.

I'm not sure if I'll ever see it again.

And its claws.

Even if you get close to it, if it escapes, it's over.

Arrows and magic will be shot down.

Birds' eyesight is several times greater than humans'. Anything that moves too fast is easily caught.

Our goal is not to defeat it, but to turn it into food, so we can't use wreaking havoc with it.

And with that in mind, the best way to catch it without escaping or getting injured is to...

There's .......

Okay, I'll go with that.

I don't think I've explained anything to you yet.

I'll do whatever the master thinks is best for me, right?

”What's she talking about? Even if you look at me like that.

I'm willing to make any sacrifice to eat delicious teriyaki with the master.

Raphilia rubbed her head against my chest like a little cat.

'You don't have to be prepared for this,'

But, well, let's see.

Because I want to try what this world's high quality food 'Teriyaki of Paradise Turkey' is like, I want to try it too.

I whispered the plan to Raphilia's beautiful elf ears.

'............ how!'

Rafilia's face turned red with a blur...

Then, with a look of anticipation on his face, he nodded his head in anticipation.

The Turkey of Paradise is a high-ranking bird.

He is also highly intelligent, and is sometimes called the ”King of the Birds of the Forest” for his high intelligence and superiority among birds.

To him, Ningen and Demi-humans, which can only walk on the ground, are lowly creatures.

The real enemies of the Turkey of Paradise are wyverns, harpies and other flying monsters.

The only people who come to the table are those who are injured and can no longer fly.

The ”Ningen” and ”Demi-humans” who came out of greed have either been returned or left alone.

This time it was the same──he thought.

”...?

The trees shook.

I wonder if the 'ningen' and 'elves' who had been hiding were approaching - no.

The wind is swirling around (・・・・・・・・・).

The ”Paradise Turkey” unintentionally tried to jump up and stopped.

The wind is too strong. It's in the forest. The branches are beginning to shake violently.

Is this - turbulence?

Let's go!　Mr. ”Turkey in Paradise”!　Activate 'Dragon Seed Whirlwind, Level 1!

Gosh, the swirling wind gets stronger. What is this?

Wind magic?　It's not. Attack magic can be blocked with feathers.

This is a spell that controls the air itself.

KIIIIIII!

The ”Turkey in Paradise” cleared its throat and chirped.

Very well.

I accept your challenge.

If you're willing to eat my flesh and blood, then come at me with your heart and soul.

Strange Elves and Ningen.

I shall avenge you with all my might!

KIIIAAAAAAAAA!!!

With a scream, the 'Polarity Turkey' shot out countless feathers!

Just as I suspected. Rafilia, get some protection!

Yes, sir!

The two tornadoes created by the ”Dragon Seed Whirlwind” move in front of us.

I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to expect. Her pink hair flutters in the storm, and her skin, visible through the cracks in her leather armor, is rising to the top because she's nervous.

Dirt, dust, leaves and other things are being rolled up into the air.

This time the tornado isn't intended to attack. That's why it's smaller in size than the last one. They won't be able to reach the ”Turkey of Paradise”.

First, there's the smoke screen and defense. That, and a storm if we can slow him down.

”KIKI!” AAAAAA!

As I suspected, he can't fly up.

It's impossible for him to fly in this turbulence, or maybe he's just holding onto a branch and flapping his wings.

But it shot out countless feathers at us.

There were dozens of them. Most of them were flung off by the tornado of the ”Dragon Seed Whirlwind”.

Not all of them. A few of them are coming through the tornado!

Activate.　”Delay...

That's to be expected. I've already charged the Delayed Combat Technique in advance.

I'll dispel it!　Activate 'delay'...

”Don't shout at your father!　Shirudo!

A translucent round shield appeared in front of me.

It appeared with a crisp sound and easily bounced off the wings of the ”Gokuraku Turkey”.

'...... White?'

No reply. It's as if he was unconsciously defending me.

The Armband of the Heavenly Dragon

It can temporarily generate a circular shield (round shield) with magical power.

Only White's ”Oookasan” and ”Okaasan” can equip it.

d*mn. Don't use your magic power for this.

It's a good idea to save your magic power and be born as soon as possible.

I patted the Bracelet of the Heavenly Dragon on my right arm and said to myself.

White's egg is warm. I know you're there. Then that's good enough for now.

Rafilia!　The enemy's attack has stopped - arrows!

Here we go. Here we go!　”Torrential Archery!

Rafilia, who has released her ”Dragon Seed Whirlwind”, shoots an arrow with a swoosh.