Volume 1 Chapter 24 (2/2)

[UGAWHH] (Mutated Killer Ape)

It started running towards me. With the accumulation of fatigue, my movements are starting to become sluggish. I have five seconds left before I reach my limit.

I have enough mana remaining to cast one more spell, however Napalm Strike won’t be effective against an opponent with fire resistance while Superconductive Bullet takes too long to chant. My beloved sword was also currently in it’s chest. It is the worst case scenario.

At that time, the other sword in my possession appeared in my mind. The magic sword I got from the weapon store back then.

[Are you telling me to use you?] (Youya)

I felt the sword call out to me as if it was responding to my question. If that’s the case, then I’ll trust you. The sword that I chose from the barrel.

I lowered my center of gravity as I grasp the sheathe of the blade.

If piercing it’s heart isn’t enough to finish it, then there is only one other place which could be lethal. I cast God’s Strength a few moments before it closes the distance between us. I’ll push forward with all my strength against the Killer Ape.

[Sorry but my cute disciple is watching us. There is no way that I can lose now.] (Youya)

The black blade shines in the air and a red liquid flows out from the neck of the ape. As he approached me, I jumped out and slashed at it’s neck with my entire body.

Aside from his face, the weakest point on the Killer Ape’s body is its neck where the bristles are thinner. Besides that, it was a bet on whether it would be enough to finish it off.

The next moment, the mutated ape collapsed onto the ground, this time disintegrating into blue particles for sure.

The time limit on the door ended and I collapsed onto the ground.

[That was dangerous.] (Youya)

I can’t even move a single finger. I felt my sweat flowing, my heart beating profusely and my ragged breathing. I barely survived the final round.

The reason why I barely managed to win the battle was due to the fact that my currently status was almost equivalent to my status before the level reset, causing my body to move perfectly according to the image that I have pictured for decades. This allowed me to control my body perfectly when utilizing complicated combinations like this. A single misstep would had cost me my life. If my status was any higher than this, my control would go haywire, making it impossible to fight like I did earlier.

However, that fight was still enjoyable.I was pushed to the limit and somehow managed to increase my speed and power even further. I was somewhat held back by the time limit, however what drove me forward wasn’t the pain of losing my life, but hope for surviving towards the future.

[Youya!!]

Luna and Til started running towards me from the exit. The two of them held me upright and Luna took out a health recovery potion and a stamina recovery potion. However, strength was absent from my body and the liquid spills onto the ground.

[Youya, try to swallow it.] (Luna)

I’m properly trying to, but I can’t. Luna cried as she looked at me, however her face changed somewhat to a determined face. Then, without hesitation, she poured the liquid into her mouth and pushed her lips to mine, attempting to force me to swallow through mouth-to-mouth. While feeling the soft warmth of Luna’s lips, I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Luna looked up close. After awhile, I felt a slight amount of energy return to my body.

[Youya, please get up.] (Luna)

Luna desperately tries to feed me the potion while crying. However, my body still isn’t moving. I should show my guts and try to comfort her.

[It’s alright, I’m better now.] (Youya)

I felt some sensation on my fingertips as I lifted my hand and pat Luna’s head.

[I’m glad, Youya.] (Luna)

Luna jumped towards my upper body which was held up and as if the dam had been broken, started to cry uncontrollably. Thanks to her I managed to recover a little bit of strength, but it still isn’t enough.

Honestly, I am trying to resist the urge to close my eyes and fall asleep, however the match isn’t over yet. I have to do something about the guildmaster. If he had the liberty of showcasing a demon like the mutated Killer Ape, he must have at least another monster on the same level escorting him. If that’s the case, it’s impossible for normal adventurers to go after him. I am the only one capable of doing so. And yet..

[It looks like my battle has come to an end.. I leave the rest to you.] (Youya)

In the distance, I saw the appearance of a girl with beautiful blond hair carrying a bow, heading in the direction of the guild. This is good enough. I’ll leave it to you.

If it’s Phil, then I can relax knowing it’s in good hands. Besides, I’m sure she isn’t alone. After all, I’ve heard rumors that he is currently in Rumberg. If both of them are there, then this old man isn’t needed.

Using my own power, I forced myself to grab the potion, and drank from the bottle directly.

[Luna,Til. Let’s return to the inn. I’m a little tired.] (Youya)

[Uhn. Lets go.] (Luna)

[Youya, lean onto my shoulder.] (Til)

My job in this incident is over. I’ll hear the details from Phil later. I ought to have the right to know why the guildmaster acted this way and what kind of people is he working with or working under.