187 Episode 187 "Abnormal Phenomenon of Ecology Area of ??Demon and Cheat Skill Experiment Tournament in Grassland".txt (1/2)

The next day.

We were on our way to the saint's labyrinth, when we stopped in a grassy field.

We stopped at a meadow.

'A monster!　Help me...!

It's because we heard a shout from where we were going.

”A... demon?

When I looked at the direction of the scream - what was that?

A long, thin creature is flying around in the air. I thought it was a flying dragon, but it was quite small. It's about one size larger than a large bat.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

That's ...... a Wingrizzard, Nagi-san!

Letitia put her hand on her sword and shouted.

''Originally, they are demons that live near the sea. Normally, they are not supposed to appear on the land side. ......

Her route to the labyrinth splits off into a route to the sea.

Aine tells me with a map in hand.

'Maybe someone is driving the demon from the seaward route,'

”To keep you from going to 'training' and 'mermaid residences'?

It's possible. What do you think?　Nah-kun.

'Yes, ...... since we're here, let's experiment with our skills here.

It's impossible to pretend you don't see it and pass through it.

You can't get to the saint's labyrinth without passing through this meadow.

It's just an experiment in skill. I'm not on the side of justice, you know. Helping people is an afterthought.

「「「「 Yes, that's right - 」」」」

...... so stop looking at me with such warm eyes.

Especially Letitia, you were just about to draw your sword and run out without question.

''Aine. Give me the information on the demon, and we'll make a plan right away.

Yes, sir. Master. You see.

”Winglizard.

Winged lizards. The lowest species of the wyvern family.

It is a carnivore, and sometimes attacks caravans with their cargo.

They have hard scales, which are not as strong as those of a wyvern, but they have a high level of defense.

Okay. This is the plan. The vanguard is me, Rafilia, and Reggie. Leticia, Aine and Cutlass, please back up.

That's why we decided to slay the demons while we were experimenting with our skills.

We can't keep Cecil, Rita and Iris waiting. Let's make this quick.

First, Rafilia put on the cloak, and.

It's time to activate 'Optical Camouflage'!

Raphilia declares.

'Oh no, the ground here is wonderful!　It's really a wonderful field of grass. The way the grass grows and the color of green is also impressive. Especially this grass which was wet with the morning dew looks like Leggy's wet nipples with sweat on them, and the soft curve of the grass reminds me of yesterday.

””Oh, oh, oh, oh!”

Leticia and the others spoke up.

Of course, it wasn't because they were impressed by Raphilia's lines.

It was because her figure blended in perfectly with the grassland.

'Optical Camouflage Cloak.'

The cloak that changes color in ”clothing” to ”story

Raphilia's commentary allows her to change the color of the cloak itself and her clothes.

When activated, the clothes and cloak blend into the landscape so that as long as you cover your head and limbs, you won't be able to find the person inside.

''That's amazing. This is the 'optical camouflage'?

We have no idea where Rafilia is.

All we can see is the grasses rustling in the wind, and Rafilia must be crouched in the grass.

Rafilia should be crouched in the grass, but we cannot recognize her from either side. And yet we can't recognize her from either side.

The ”reconstructed” feeling is that this cloak is completely disguising the light itself. Maybe they're adjusting for infrared light or something.

Okay, I'll be on my way.

Raphilia's around here somewhere. We should wear the cloak together.

He stretched out his hand and pulled the cloak up.

”Ma'am, Master. That's my skirt!

I'm sorry. This way?

”That's an ear ...... and that's a bum ...... and this way ...... come here.

The grass moved in front of me, even though there was no wind.

So that's within the range of the cloak. When I moved there...

Nei-kun is gone! It's a great idea to hide your existence for at least two people. ...... I'm starting to get worried about you. I'm starting to get worried about ......, isn't it?

Yeah. Okay, I'm off. You all follow me as you go around to avoid detection. If anything happens, I will contact you through the ”consciousness-sharing program” and ask you to support me.

Me and Raphilia walked out hand in hand.

''──Is that 'Winglizard'

After about a hundred meters, we stopped.

''Huowowowow!''

”Hyggaaaaah!

It was a winged lizard, literally, flying around screaming.

It's not even a wyvern. It's a lizard about 1.5 meters long with bat wings.

''Hui-yi-yi!''

Hi!　Get away from me!　It's coming!

The attack of the Winglizard is a swooping tail blow, claws and bites.

The people on the ground - a small caravan of people - are all trying to get rid of the Winglizard.

Guard adventurers. Do something!

No!　Arrow!　I can't get my arrows through!

Gakin.

''Higagaga gaga gaga hahahahaha!

The escort adventurers are shooting arrows into the air.

But it only falls off after being flicked by the scales (scales) of the 'Winglizard'.

If they had a wizard, they could handle it, but from the looks of it, it's a small-scale caravan, so maybe they didn't hire that kind of thing.

''It's time for justice to be done, isn't it? Master.

No. We're just experimenting with our skills.

I said to Raphilia.

'If the resulting stray arrows hit the 'Winglizard', well, it's just a coincidence.

Hmm. Master is a bit shy, isn't he?

...... stinks.

'Okay. The master is a shy commander. And I'm his lieutenant, a righteous soldier!

I'll ask you where that knowledge came from later: ...... Raphilia, can you target the demon from this position?

The distance is just barely enough for the bow and arrow to hit.

I can hit it. But it doesn't produce much power, you know?

'I don't need the power. Just hit the soft parts (・・・・・・・).

I see. I see. ”Ignore the hard parts,” isn't it? I see.

Me and Raphilia look at each other and chuckle.

Before I know it, Reggie has turned into a figure-sized version of himself and is perched on my shoulder.

I'm sure we've all shared the concept of skills. I'm going to show you your skills, Elf girl!

'Yes!　Leggy-sama!

While wearing the ”Optical Camouflage Cloak”, Rafilia held up her bow.

My aim is to see a flying winged lizard in the sky. There are six of them.

I've already figured out their attack pattern.

Swooping down, attacking with their claws and tails, and now surging up. It would change its posture once in the air.

That's when they would stop moving, so I'd aim for that moment...

Rafilia, now!